Shine Bright Like A Diamond with Chloe + Isabel

So I am teaming up with the fabulous Anastasia of La Gamine to bring you the best of Spring's blingy baubles.  Get your shine on with any of my top picks (plus more) at her first official pop up shop with Chloe  + Isabel ! The shop will be up and running Thursday, March 14 but here is a sneak preview of some of the ultra fab pieces all priced under $100. I've got my eye on a pair of Art Deco Fringe Earrings that could make a Gatsby girl swoon!

 Filigree + Pearl Chandelier Earrings, $68 | Rhinestone + Chain Link Bracelet, $48 | Multi-Deco Stone Collar Necklace, $168 | Multi Strand Signature Torsade Necklace, $168 | Deco Fringe Earrings, $54 

Shop til you drop and check out La Gamine's Shop and send me your email address for a special invite!

I see London, I see France...MBFW Fall 2013 Review

A look back at my favorite women's RTW collections for Fall 2013....

Cushnie et Ochs

Valentino 

Lanvin

Prabal Gurung 

I urge you take a look if you are unfaimilar, you're in for a treat.

Monday Must Have : Kate Spade

Mercer Isle Booker $498, Parker Place Margie $458, Catherine Street Louise $458

I'm not really sure when this happened but some sorority girl style settled in and I'm recently obsessed with Kate Spade. Gone are the old box bags  for a 2013 upgrade that is still classic but fit for the forward fashionista. The pale pink and black combos drive me to channel my inner Jackie O and finish my look off with a strand of pearls and chic Chanel jacket. Oh Kate, how I love these bags!

Red Carpet 2013: SAG

Forget an all black ensemble, these beautiful actresses stepped out at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in all Navy. Head to toe in the midnight blue numbers, all 3 ladies gave us the perfect amount of red carpet glam! So classic, minimal accessories were required. Both Jennifer and Amanda complimented the trumpet style gown with side swept waves and Nicole Kidman's gown brought on the sparkle.

Jennifer Lawrence/Christian Dior Haute Couture, Amanda Seyfried/Zac Posen, Nicole Kidman/Vivienne Westwood

Zac Posen Pre-Fall 2013

No matter what the season every Zac Posen collection delivers Red Carpet worthy gowns, he understands how to transform old Hollywood glamour into a modern beauty. It came as no surprise that Amanda Seyfried shined in the Navy number. This isn't the first of the collection to be worn on the Red Carpet this year, Naomi Watts was regal in red at the 2013 Emmy's here. 

Zac Posen Pre Fall 2013

I would love to see someone in this ballerina inspired piece before award season wraps up. I nominate Anne Hathaway at the Oscars, her short Mia Farrow cut would pair perfectly with ultra feminine silhouette plus redeem her from her most recent red carpet flop. See the rest of Zac Posen's Pre-Fall 2013 collection and make your own nomination. 

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Inauguration 2013 Recap: Michelle Obama

I've been waiting for Michelle's inaugural fashions since Barack was reelected and for the special occasion she definitely delivered. Her fashion sense continues to develop, with bold and modern pieces but still maintains refined. What's most respectable is even with her presidential income, she mixes designer duds with affordable price tags.

Kid's Inaugural Concert - Alexander McQueen Resort 2011 blouse, Belt Anthropologie

Inauguration - Thom Brown Pre Fall 2013 coat & dress, Reed Krakoff leather & suede thin strap boots, J.Crew belt and gloves

Inaugural Ball - Jason Wu

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So Obsessed: Haute Heritage

The current object of my affection, this belted printed dress by Halston Heritage. Why do I love it? There is just something about the modern take on the June Cleaver silhouette that I just can't get enough of. It is contemporary with a bold graphic print and sweet with a full skirt. At $395, it won't make it into my closet but if it did I've planned it perfectly. I'd trek to all my future job interviews in this number with a white blazer, nude pumps and in lieu of that black belt, a skinny turquoise belt. A girl can dream right?

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Arm Crook Carrier

I'm a sucker for any editorial quiz or questionnaire that claims abilities to match your personal style to your personality (I blame the endless subscriptions cosmo for my little guilty pleasure). Currently Refinery 29 is analyzing the inner you by deciphering "What Your Bag Holding Style Says About You". With endless options from the "Armpit Vice" to the "Third Arm Drape",  I discovered my handbag holding technique is the "Arm Crook Hook". According to body language expert, Patti Wood, the "limp handed style screams power...you feel you've got a sense of superiority". Whether this holds  true or not who knows but I'll take my read as not too shabby. I've been wearing my purse strap across by elbow since I was small, my high school friends referring to it as "old lady style"but if in fact it means I reign supreme I don't mind it at all. Find our what your "purseonality" says about you here and if you're and arm crook carrier like myself, you'll  love these tote styles under $100.

1. ZARA Leopard Print Shopper Bag SALE $79.99 2. ASOS New Look Phoebe Wing Tote $26.37  3. ASOS Metal Corner Tab Bag $61.57 4. ASOS New Look Layla Large Stud Tote $43.96  5. H&M Silver Sided Bag $39.95 6. ASOS Studded Frame Bag $66.84 

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