Forever Chic Style

First and Foremost:  Congratulations to The Duke and The Duchess of Cambridge for the birth of their handsome baby boy on June 22, 2013-  George Alexander Louis, HRH, Prince of Cambridge!   The Nordstrom Anniversary sale started on Friday, July 19th and ends on Sunday, August 4th .   The pre-sale, two weeks prior to the event, showcased the wares to Nordstrom card holders.   The pre-sale is a great way to snag a few classic and favorite pieces before the sale begins on always a hot and sunny day in July.  The sale currently is in full swing. This year the selection of apparel, shoes and handbags was limited in high end named quality brands.  In the past, a fabulous Burberry trench coat in top quality material was on sale at an excellent price or St. John hot of the press legging and matching jacket or even the standard Stuart Weitzman black pumps.  In 2013, the incredible deals were lacking or the invento...

The weather is hot, sun is shining and tee shirts, dresses and shorts are a must during the dog days of summer.   Yet, what about late at night when a cool breeze is blowing against all the bare skin?  Or when the firecrackers are lighting up the sky and a chill is in the air?  Well, a classic jean jacket is the Forever Chic Style answer.  Always memorable and always adds a bit of warmth.  Recently on a girls trip, one of the fashionistas stepped out in an sassy orange jean jacket that was simply divine.   Of course, the first question by the ladies was "Where did you purchase this sassy orange jean jacket?"    Answer:   Target    And, the price is unimaginable.  Instead of paying $200 and up - how about $29.99?  The Mossimo Women's Denim Jacket comes in a variety of rainbow colors:  Mint, Orange , White, Sky Blue and  Dark Blue .   The material is soft though well ...

Bermuda Shorts Definition: Known as walking shorts or dress shorts.  The hem can be cuffed or un-cuffed, around 1 inch above the knee.  Not to be confused with "clam diggers" or "capri pants".  And, "cargo pants" are similar though baggy and not tailored.  Summer has arrived and now is the time to slip on a pair of stylish Bermuda shorts with a simple and elegant tee-shirt, Jackie 'O sunglasses, pointy toe flats and a dash of red lipstick. Shopping has become a reflective choice rather than shopping for fun and spending money on whatever suits ones fancy.  Similar to the roaring 1920's the decadence of the 1990's are over and instead shopping is now a conscientious decision based on a specific budget.  Therefore, locating Bermuda shorts that are well made, in high end quality fabrics and at a lower price is paramount.   In essence apparel must be fashionable and constructed in fine fabrics with the goa...

The Great Gatsby 2013 film rendition is spellbindingly beautiful, bold and overall a breathtaking painting composite of the roaring 1920's combined with an excellent story and exceptional acting.   The Great Gatsby is a 1924 novel written by American author F. Scott Fitzgerald which follows a cast of characters living in a fictional place called West Egg on Long Island in the summer of 1922.  The primary story surrounds the young and mysterious millionaire, Leonardo Dicaprio , Jay Gatsby and his obsession with Carey Mulligan , Daisy Buchanan married to Joel Edgerton , Tom Buchanan a known philander. The tale begins with narrator Tobey Maquire , Nick Carraway, writing a book about Jay Gatsby.  The story is told by a series of flashbacks beginning with Nick's travel from the Midwest to Manhattan, New York in the spring of 1922.  A young man filled with ambition, finds himself amongst the bootleggers and glitt...

"You think you are safe. You are not."  Kahn Star Trekkies are in for a fun-filled summer movie experience. Star Trek first appeared on television in September 1966 and since then has traveled through time and space with several television spinoffs and a vast array of movies on the large screen.   Star Trek Into Darkness , takes a fresh spin by focusing on Chris Pine , James T. Kirk, earlier career and entire officer team on the U.S.S. Enterprise with Kirk at the helm.  The story begins with a primitive planet where First Officer, Zachary Quinto , Spock, is trapped over a boiling ocean of lava.  Spock, calm, cool and collected is ready to die to save his crew.  Kirk, of course, does not allow this to happen, breaking Federation protocol and saving Spock.  Facing consequences for a brash decision, Kirk, is stripped of the U.S.S. Enterprise, and at the same time finds an unstoppable evil force wit...

A science fiction film with a twisted plot, exceptional visuals and fast paced action.  The movie is the perfect fun flick with a unexpected finale. Background: The film Oblivion takes place in the year of 2077.   Earth was attacked sixty years earlier by aliens known as Scavengers or "Scavs" for short.   The war destroyed half of the moon and earth is now inhabitable.    Tom Cruise , Jack Harper, Technician #49,  is stationed on Earth to extract the remaining resources, especially water, for the remaining humans on the space station called Tet  with a new colony on Titan .  Harper lives in a high rise tower along with girlfriend Andrea Riseborough, Victoria, both in constant communications with Tet.  Daily correspondence occurs between Victoria and Melissa Leo, Sally.   Both, Jack and Victoria had a memory brain swipe five years before, preventing a security breach if capt...

In thinking about designing a "fit guide" reference piece, the May 2013 issue of MORE magazine provides the perfect guide for keeping on hand while shopping!!! Run out and buy it asap.   The piece is called, "Your Figure-Flattery Handbook ".   The article overviews the best clothing for the tummy, a straight figure, full hips and thighs, large bust, basic lessons for everyone and sizing up specialty sizes. The Forever Chic Style mavens know that women have four different shapes - the hourglass, the pear, the string bean and the apple. Of course, all require specific clothing options to flaunt the womanly and feminine silhouette. The Sophisticated Silhouettes        The Hourglass, The Pear, The String Bean & The Apple I.  The Memorable Hourglass:     Jessica Chastain , Sophia Vergara, Nicole Kidman , Scarlett Johansson  have curves around the bust and hips with a smaller...