Forever Chic Style

Spade Style:  Glamorous, Witty, Fun & Unique The world of fashion is heartbroken this week with the loss of Kate Spade, the founder of a quirky, cheery, ultra feminine and incredible brand of apparel and accessories.   I, like many others, were in shock upon hearing about her death. In fact, stunned standing at tennis and reading a text.  I couldn't focus on the conversations around me.  It was baffling.  Yet, we continue on.  Like many women, my closet is full of Kate Spade handbags, day-timers, iPhone covers and so much more.  Yes, she sold her brand in 2006 yet the essence of her style remained forefront and center.  Everyone I know has a something from Kate Spade's collections.  The pieces were and are so uplifting and vibrant.  Thus, it is hard to wrap my head around why she wanted to end her life.  My mother always said, "You never really know what is going on in someone's life.  Nor can you read a...

Southern Grace & Charm  Reese Witherspoon has enchanted American audiences in films for over two decades.  This Academy Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA, Screen Actors Guild and Critics Choice Award for Best Actress in Walk the Line (2005) remains an actress with infinite acting chops and ladylike determination all stemming from strong southern roots of grace and charm. Of course, there are a slew of movies to count though the most memorable include Witherspoon as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde (2001) a zany fashionable southern California gal with appeal off to law school, Sweet Home Alabama (2002), Water for Elephants (2011) and in last years film Wild (2015 ).  And, a producer to boot with Gone Girl (2014) . "Whoever said orange was the new pink, was seriously disturbed."  Elle Woods In 2015, Witherspoon debuted a new fashion and home line, Draper James , reflecting Southern culture with a modern Elle Woods southern California twist.  The bran...

Audrey, Grace and Taylor! "Swift has become a pop-culture icon, and perhaps the most influential 25-year-old in the world, with enough raw talent and polite but indomitable confidence to put everyone from Silicon titans to Kim Kardashian's husband in their place."  - Graydon Carter - Vanity Fair - September 2015 Hear Swift Roar! Taylor Swift at the age of 25 is a songwriter, singer, entertainer and philanthropic advocate that graciously knows the importance of being a strong role model for the youth and for women of any age.  At every public event or show performed, Swift dresses with taste and style knowing not baring all creates mystery and elegance rather than prancing around in skimpy apparel for shocking attention.  Additionally, the videos Blank Space (November 10,2014 - Over 1B YouTube views) , Bad Blood (May 17,2015 - 500M YouTube views) and the latest release - Wildest Dreams (August 30, 2015 - 48M YouTube views and counting) are about the ...

 Capturing Kate's Magic      Kate Hudson actor and fashion maven on the red carpet and in daily life recently made headlines in a fresh and fun outfit for a Memorial Day 2015 weekend bash in Malibu, California.  The fashion ensemble is Audreyesq classic with flirty pants, swimsuit underneath, creamy loose sweater, whimsical tote, flashy eyewear, pointy toed pumps and finishing with an engaging smile.  The ultimate easy breezy outfit, which works all summer long.  Let's deconstruct this ensemble and mix with a bit of Audrey that can be effortlessly yet glamorously  worn over again during the dog days of summer. Kate and Audrey Polished  - The Pant      "The most important thing is to enjoy your life - to be happy - it's all that matters."  - Audrey Hepburn I.  Paint Pattern Infused Pant:   First start with choosing a pant, skinny, capri or jea...