Sparkle Into Fall

When I collect the treasures of Fashion's past for my tiny eBoutique EVOLUTION VINTAGE I always look for unique pieces that can be re-styled / re-worn in a modern way. We can be modern, express ourselves in an authentic way and also be gentle on the earth by wearing these textiles and not letting them end up in the land fill.

This black and blue sequin top was once a dance/performance piece for band, a dance troop or the like. Now it is re-styled here with distressed denim and a heel to be worn out for cocktails or an evening event. Pair with a blazer or moto jacket to reflect your unique style sensibilities. Don't let the initial intention of a garment limit your styling possibilities.

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Sparkle and Shine right through the fall season and beyond!

Shoe Tour: SJP Style

Fall is upon us which means certain parts of our wardrobe could use an update. I like to work for the bottom up, start with the SHOES!

My FAVOURITE collection currently is from a Style Icon of mine, Sarah Jessica Parker. The collection is a really chic blend of timeless and trend. As a stylist and a lifelong lover of fashion when shoe shopping I adhere to three important rules:

*You get what you pay for. The SJP Collection is high quality.

*I am making an investment. I have a daughter and all of my major fashion purchases I consider an investment for her (or some other lucky soul if she doesn't end up having mamma's size 9). This collection has timeless pieces that you can wear for decades to come and in my case style with decades past, (I'll explain more in the next SJP shoe blog).

*I DESERVE it, and so do YOU! We all work hard in life no matter what our vocation, we deserve to be well heeled and to feel fabulous!

SJP pictured wearing Marlene ($375)

Meet Sarah Jessica on her shoe tour in the following US Nordstrom locations:

8/21 - The Galleria in Houston, TX @ 4pm

8/22 - Tyson's Corner in McLean, VA @ 5pm

8/23 - Roosevelt Field in Garden City, NY @ 2pm

If you can't attend this fun, live, in store opportunity to shop and meet SJP you can shop on-line or try the shoes on in a Nordstrom location nationwide. 

Let Sarah Jessica's designs inspire your fall wardrobe.

HUE Are You?

VOGUE - 1991 Image: Patrick Demarchelier (Models Wearing Gianni Versace)

Fall is upon us. As we enter September we are reminded that it is soon time to break out the FALL FASHION! I am slowly but surely making my way though the stack of September issues and came across this AD for HUE - Opaque Tights. 

It reminded me of the VOGUE editorial  pictured above and my on-again/off-again love affair with the "Matchy Matchy"

 I LOVE a bold pop of colour for Fall in a tight or legging. 

I honestly cannot pick a favourite.  

 HUE are you?  

What color is your FAV for FALL?

It's A Jungle Out There: Accessories

Julianne Moore for Bvlgari 2010 - Leoni Collection Bag

I have a very eclectic sense of style and when the mood strikes I LOVE Animal prints, jewelry and anything animal inspired! Right now I'm in love with a Cat Chic look in accessories. I ALWAYS Incorporate some Vintage accessories into my look that can instantly take me from drab to FAB!

I was happy to see the cat chic accessories at the LANVIN 2012 show 

I have added a few pieces to my own collection lately and scored a few for my clients via my Vintage eBoutique

It's a Jungle Out There, so you need to come prepared:

80's Tiger Face Purse

Vintage LION Stretch Belt

Vintage Gold Tone Lion Head Bracelet

Vintage Articulated Lion Shoulder Brooch/Pin

Vintage Egyptian Revival Enamel Lion Head Bracelet

Vintage Lion Pendant & vintage RE-Styled Tribal Style Necklace

Paging Nurse FABULOUS

I know it is summer BUT any fashionista worth her designer shoes knows it's time to shop for FALL! Nothing says fall to me like an AMAZING cape. Capes are a perfect Fall/Winter solution for ANY climate. I live on the Central Coast of California and I can still, from time to time ROCK a wool cape.  I immediately fell in LOVE with this Vintage Nurse's Cape in Navy with a Red liner from VintageClothingDream -

 As soon as  I saw it I was immediately taken back to the 4th season of Sex and The City where Stylist Pat Field hit another ensemble home run with Carrie in a Vintage Nurse Cape very similar to the one for sale below. Style with a sequin bag and fingerless gloves ~ Still CAPE CHIC!

1 Avail @ $350

My FALL Version of Carrie's Chic Look

Crochet Gloves ~ $37

Vintage Red Metal Mesh Clutch ~ $18

No Look is complete without a Statement Cocktail Ring

Evolution Rewind - Vintage Re-Styled Gold Metal Mesh Rose Cluster ~ $65