A Few Of My Favorite (SPRING) Things…
March 14th, 2012 by ChristenSpringtime is in the air and with it comes my love for everything as light & bright as my surroundings. For as long as I can remember, nothing signified Spring’s truest arrival other than view of highlighted bright blue skies. With variety of haute colors to choose from and experiment in your spring fashion (and accessory) wardrobe – a few of my favorite colors include gradient shades of blue from CAROLINA BLUE, TURQUOISE, SAPPHIRE and more! Mix a few of my favorite colors with one of Spring’s most comfortable dresses and you’ve got a few of my recent looks that you can rock from the office to almost any after-work activity imaginable.
As a long-time fan of Calvin Klein dresses, I’ve trusted them for years to do the trick of enhancing the good stuff while concealing the not-so-good bumps and bulges. From working in the corporate office to a late night out with friends Calvin Klein designs have always been so versitile that they practically go everywhere you can imagine.
Last month, as an attendee of Essence Magazine’s Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon – I opted for the Calvin Klein Shift Dress in Turquoise (well actually I had a little help choosing the dress with a few friends on Instagram and Twitter…)
I decided to accessorize the look with similar look found online and paired the look with nude & gold accents to match a golden California day.
Which resulted in this finished California-girl look…
Calvin Klein Shift Dress (Marshall's $49.99) Paired With Nude Jessica Simpson Peeptoe Pumps, Gold Cuff and DKNY nude bag (not pictured).
Today, I received so many compliments on the same Calvin Klein Shift Dress in Atlantis (blue) that I had to share! While on the opposite coast, zipping through the streets of New York City for meetings, errands (and a little shopping too…) I paired the same dress with my favorite Diane Von Furstenburg leather jacket & Christian Louboutin Lucifer bow pumps.
Calvin Klein Shift Dress (Marshall's $49.99) Paired With Black Lucifer Bow Pumps by Christian Louboutin, Silver Hoop Earrings and Gucci bag in black (not pictured).
Warmer weather gives your a little push to experiment with colors, shapes & silhouettes – so get out there and try out all that this Spring’s fashions have to offer – you may find a new favorite color, silhouette or style that will transcend the seasons and become your signature style for years to come.
Are you looking forward to trying specific Spring trends, colors or styles? Which style are you looking forward to experimenting with most this season?
WILD SHOE WEDNESDAY: Christian Louboutin Lady Max Red Carpet Premiere
January 25th, 2012 by ChristenIt’s Wild Shoe Wednesday and one of the most anticipated designs for Spring has just been spotted on Red Carpet for the first time! A-List actress Elizabeth Banks continues her amazing run on the red carpet since her return to promote her new movie, ‘Man On A Ledge’. The blonde beauty was radiant on the red carpet yesterday evening wearing an Emilio Pucci Resort 2012 mini dress.
Her fully embellished gold gown with a keyhole open back was teamed with matching accessories, including a Jimmy Choo ‘Tube’ clutch paired with these Christian Louboutin ‘Lady Max’ sandals.
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Lady Max Spike T-Strap Sandal
Kick other strappy sandals aside and set your sights on this Christian Louboutin sandal, evocatively adorned with sharp spikes.
- Metallic calfskin strappy sandal with spike and pave crystal adornments.
- Adjustable buckles at instep and ankle-wrap.
- 4″ covered heel displays signature red sole.
- “Lady Max” is made in Italy.
Available at NeimanMarcus.com for the bargain price of $1,495 these Christian Louboutin Lady Max sandals could be yours! What do you think of these spiked beauties? Would you wear these beauties this summer?
New Christian Louboutin Spring 2012 Collection REVEALED!
January 3rd, 2012 by Fashion StaffHe’s baaaaaaaaack. The luxurious crimson soles that keep the women from across the world ‘swooning’ are back with a variety of colors and styles to choose from. Christian is back with a uniquely and luxuriously crafted collection for his ever growing legion of fans. Be on the look out for a colorful mix of textures, patterns and dare I say, glimpses of original artwork?
What do you think? Interested in seeing these styles on your favorite celebs? Better yet, thinking about grabbing a pair for yourself? We want to know! (…and encourage you to get us a pair – size 10 j/k!)
Foot Pains = Orgasmic Christian Louboutin Pleasure?
October 20th, 2011 by Fashion StaffDoes sharp foot pains send you a orgasmic rush of pleasure? If so, then you’re the < 1% of women that Christian Louboutin creates his stylish stilettos for…
According to the Daily Mail – Leg-lengthening, flattering and glamorous, it’s no wonder women love to wear high-heels.
But designer Christian Louboutin believes stilettos have a far more powerful effect on ladies – and their libidos.
Designer of notoriously painful (yet, fabulous) shoes, Christian Louboutin, seems to think the feeling of the female orgasm is similar to the pain experienced from hours of walking in heels: “[W]hat is sexual in a high heel is the arch of the foot, because it is exactly the position of a woman’s foot when she orgasms. So putting your foot in a heel, you are putting yourself in a possibly orgasmic situation.”
The designer recounted a meeting with a French academic to The Sunday Times: ‘She said that what is sexual in a high heel is the arch of the foot, because it is exactly the position of a woman’s foot when she orgasms.
I don’t know about you – but um, orgasms and painful feet never, EVER have any similarities in how they make me feel…EVER!
Fall Fashions MVP Is Christian Louboutin
September 30th, 2011 by Fashion StaffM.V.P = MOST VALUABLE PUMP
As an avid fan of the Christian Louboutin design, style and fashionable red sole heels. Could you imagine the surprise once his latest creation was revealed…just in time for Fall!
The Maggie Leopard pump embodies not one BUT TWO of the hottest fashion trends this season…COLORBLOCK & ANIMAL PRINT. And it doesn’t stop there, mixing prints and solids – he also adds a hint of texture with leopard-print calf hair details accompanied by the metal latticework cap toe. As the “IT’ shoe of the season, it’s already been seen on the likes of Jennifer Hudson and Ciara - who know’s which celeb will be spotted in the MVP next..
Maggie Leopard-Toe Pump
Ignited by tone and texture, the Christian Louboutin Maggie pump sharpens your ensemble with of-the-moment colorblocking in leather and calf hair.
- Leather with leopard-print dyed calf hair (Italy) vamp panel.
- Metal latticework cap toe; concealed platform.
- 5 1/2″ covered heel displays signature red sole.
- Leather insole.
- “Maggie” is made in Italy
Fashion Mashup: Stripes, Lights & Whites!
August 19th, 2011 by Christen
The inevitable is here. The Summer is winding down and the race is on to get as much wear out of your summer whites as possible! Check out how to incorporate summer’s trendiest hues & paterns in your daily fashion practices…
Lucca Couture Stripe Dress
Honing in on a sense of simplicity in a somewhat over stylizes world, Lucca Couture fuses comfort with fashion, creating chic pieces that bridge the gap between high-end fashion and everyday street style.
- Color – Black & White
- Self: 65% cotton 35% poly Contrast: 80% polyurethane 20% poly
- Shoulder seam to hem measures approx 33″ in length
- Exposed back zip closure
- Unlined
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Michael Stars Stripe Halter Maxi Dress
Supima, modal, shine-all the words we’ve come to love and adore from Michael Stars. More gorgeous tops in the most season-appropriate colors for layering all day and night long.
- Color – White & Heather
- 94% rayon 6% spandex
- Neckline to hem measures approx 55″ in length
- Unlined
- Ties around neck
- Belted waist
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Christian Louboutin VIVAEVA PLATFORM SANDALS
White leather sandals with wrap-around ankle strap and criss-cross straps on front. Light brown trim. Wood optic heel and platform. White leather covered side buckle closure on ankle strap. Rounded cap. Signature red sole. Leather upper and in-sole.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
Galaxy Tab 10.1 offers a sleek experience with the brightest and lightest large screen tablet available. Enjoy fashionable mobility thanks to the amazingly thin and light body!
Wacky Wild Shoe Wednesday
August 17th, 2011 by ChristenIt’s been a while since we’ve indulged in the Wild Shoe Wednesdays — but we’re back and with a pair of pumps that command a second third, fourth & fifth look!
As you can see, these whimsical Christian Louboutin Deja Vu Slingbacks are covered with big and small eyes that are as quirky as they are cute!
Once you get beyond the fact that they’re a little over $1500 – you’ll enjoy the fact that they’re eye-catching (literally) heels that’ll command the attention and eyes of everyone each time you enter a room.
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COOL, CHIC IN A CLICK 4.0
April 8th, 2011 by Christen
Here’s our weekly round up of our favorite eye-catching stories from around the web…Make sure you check out each site and follow their daily antics on Facebook, Twitter and beyond.
Fashion Bomb Daily – Christian Louboutin Sues Yves Saint Laurent Over Red Soles
The Cubicle Chick – Cubicle Color Review: Opi Glee ‘Slushied‘
KMP Blog – Attend The MTV Movie Awards – Contest
Fresh Goddess – Spring Style! Let’s Get Animal
Independent Fashion Bloggers – LINKS Á LA MODE: Weekly Fashion Roundup
Does Your Shoes DEFINE YOU?
March 9th, 2011 by Christen
Does this man control the success of your career?
Beyonce’ loves him, Jennifer Lopez loves him, even Kanye West loves him! But does this man’s designs control the success of your career? An audio clip has been circulating the web for several days questioning if wearing Louboutins (Red Bottoms) can elevate your career in addition to elevating your style status. The footage taken from The Joy Daily Show – illustrates video of model video vixen Dollicia Bryan talking about the importance of wearing Red Bottoms (Christian Louboutins) in order to be taken seriously in the entertainment industry:
Bryan says, “When you elevate in your career, you elevated in your fashion. You have a higher competition. Like Beyonce, she didn’t start out in red bottoms but what does she wear now? She didn’t have $30,000 purses before but what does she do now? She elevated herself.” (For the complete audio click HERE.)
As mentioned all over the web, comparing or trying to keep up with celebrities like Beyonce is a bit much considering the fact that I’m sure Beyonce’ has tons of designers and brands that send her complementary designer bags, fashions and SHOES (including Christian Louboutin).
Fashion Mashup: iPad vs Christian Louboutin
January 27th, 2011 by Christen
You don’t have to wear skinny jeans or be on a ridiculously restricted diet to have a lean look! The Luxe Lean hard-shell, snap-on case will give your iPad™ an unbelievably sleek exterior (not posterior), without a single trip to the gym! The stunning metallic façade, velvety feel, and lithe frame allow access to all buttons, ports, and sensors.
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These Samira Strass inspired pumps aren’t even available on-line or in store yet but we just had to share them with you. The Swarovski studs and details makes it the perfect platform “it” shoe complete with 5-inches of heel height. (more details to come soon.)
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