Forever Chic Style

     Fanciful Art Imitates Life and Life is Artfully Fancy Spring and Summer fashion for the last 3 years has remained classically refined from yesteryear, while drenched in sunshine hues, blistering whites, subtle creams and pink berry tones.   Clothing is charmingly reflected in the television hit series Mad Men , Downton Abbey , or in the 2011 hit films, The Help , The Artist and Midnight in Paris .  It is delightfully refreshing for women to wear a sheath dress or a full tea party skirt with a flirty top, capris with a blouse and flats, or a button down shirt with a pencil skirt combined with tasteful makeup, accessories and pumps.  And, instead of the standard uniform of blue jeans, mix it up with flower hued jeans or classic stovepipe black pants with kitten heels or flats. Spring and Summer 2012 fashion, once again, captures the mood of the times spurring on creativity, artistic endeavors with apparel vibrancy and fun.  Put away blue jeans, black sweaters, sweats and

The 84 th Academy Awards on Sunday, February 26, 2012 saluted Old Hollywood glamour with both the men and women swathed in the finest apparel strolling down the red carpet.   Billy Crystal, hosting for the ninth time, was wonderfully witty, gracious and funny with the backdrop of the Kodak theatre designed as retro Old Hollywood.    The ten Oscar worthy films embraced a variety of themes including the history of film making combined with drama, cinematography brilliance in sets, visual effects and all were entwined with captivating stories winning the hearts of the audience.   The fashion for the evening was comprised of Old Hollywood glitz  with snowy whites and frosty creams, glitter, pops of color, decadent black, vivid reds and embellishments with jewelry showcasing elegant fashion. The red carpet theme was a flashback to yesteryear and those participating relished the occasion and dressed to impress with elegance and grace.  Everyone looked smashing brilliant.  The