Vicky Tiel 50th Anniversary

Vicky Tiel is legendary and influential in the fashion world.  Starting her couture fashion house in Paris at the age of 20, she is the longest working woman couturier in Paris.  Celebrate her 50th Anniversary this month!!

I love her dresses.  Nothing makes me feel more feminine, confident, and stylish.
Every time I go out in a Vicky Tiel, I get nothing but compliments.  I especially love her
iconic wrap dress: http://contributors.luckymag.com/post/the-wrap-dress-a-fashion-essential

Learn more about her life and career in her fabulous book: "It's All About the Dress"
http://www.amazon.com/Its-All-About-Dress-Learned/dp/B00BJYL8QQ/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1400705311&sr=8-5&keywords=all+about+the+dress

She sells in Neiman Marcus, HSN, and through her own website.

Vicky is also a Huffington Post blogger, providing savvy insights on fashion and life!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/vicky-tiel/

Congrats to Vicky on her amazing career!

Dress by Vicky Tiel, Scarf by Ted Baker, Jewelry by Roberto Faraone Mennella and Amedeo NYC

Dress by Vicky Tiel and Shoes by Madewell

Maleficent Style from Hot Topic and Heidi Daus

Sleeping Beauty was my favorite Disney cartoon as a young girl. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053285/quotes  Now, Disney is opening the movie Maleficent!! http://movies.disney.com/maleficent  Starring the one and only Angelina Jolie, this film tells the untold story of Disney's most iconic villain, and how her heart was turned to stone.  I can not wait to see this movie.  In the interim...get yourself to HOT TOPIC.  It is a blast from the past walking into that store.  That's where you went when you were ditching high school...HOT TOPIC :) http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/Homepage.jsp  Me encanta the fun and fashionable line of Disney Official clothing available.  There are exclusive pieces featuring your favorite Sleeping Beauty characters: Briar Rose, Prince Philip, the Three Faeries, and Diablo (Maleficent's pet raven).  http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/PopCulture/Movies/Disney.jsp  There is also an exclusive "fashion" line based on the Maleficent movie: http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/PopCulture/Movies/Maleficent.jsp

The tops can easily be worn under a suit on casual day...or any time of the week in my opinion!

The fun does not stop at Hot Topic.  HSN is also doing a tribute to the film. http://www.hsn.com/content/Maleficent/156  Several amazing designers, including Naeem Khan snd Heidi Daus, have designed unique collections based on the Maleficent film!  I have my eye on the Diablo pin from Heidi Daus! It would look fierce on the jacket of my business suit.

Heidi Daus "Ravishing Raven" Pin

Maleficent and Diablo Tee

Love's First Kiss Tee, Maleficent Tote, Ted Baker Anna Jeans, Payless Shoes, Heidi Daus Jewelry 

Briar Rose Sequin Tank, Juicy Couture Sweater, Fendi Sunglasses, Brighton Jewelry 

Love's First Kiss tee, Maleficent and Diablo Tote, Ted Baker Anna Jeans, Payless Shoes, Heidi Daus Jewelry

Maleficent: Oh come now Prince Phillip. Why so melancholy? A wondrous future lies before you - you, the destined hero of a charming fairy tale come true. Behold - King Stefan's castle. And in yonder topmost tower, dreaming of her true love, the Princess Aurora. But see the gracious whim of fate - why, 'tis the self-same peasant maid, who won the heart of our noble prince but yesterday. She is indeed, most wondrous fair. Gold of sunshine in her hair, lips that shame the red red rose. In ageless sleep, she finds repose. The years roll by, but a hundred years to a steadfast heart, are but a day. And now, the gates of a dungeon part, and our prince is free to go his way. Off he rides, on his noble steed, a valiant figure, straight and tall! To wake his love, with love's first kiss. And prove that "true love" conquers all!

[she laughs] (From Disney's "Sleeping Beauty" (1959)). 

Remember, visions are seldom all they seem.....

Office Style with Lori Goldstein

Soft, flattering colors and flowing comfortable layering pieces create a contemporary take on office style.  Lori Goldstein, fashion editor at Elle Magazine and stylist to the stars, is the designer of the fashion line LOGO by Lori Goldstein. http://www.lorigoldstein.com/
LOGO, available on QVC, has an array of mix and match pieces that are perfect for the lady lawyer lifestyle.  http://www.qvc.com/CatalogSearch?langId=-1&storeId=10251&catalogId=10151&keyword=lori+goldstein

Lori's clothes are much like the popular American ceramic dinnerware Fiestaware https://www.fiestafactorydirect.com/ You can mix almost any piece in an color with another, and all the colors and styles work together.

LOGO top and vest, Ralph Lauren vintage belt, shoes by Madewell

Brighton Beauty

I am kind of addicted to Brighton right now.  It has been around since the 1960s, but I have personally never really looked at it until recently!  Brighton is the creation of high school sweethearts Jerry Kohl and Terri Kravitz!  The brand has evolved over time to be one of the most loved and recognizable in the United States! http://www.brighton.com/

I really love the Brighton jewelry lately to mix up my office look and to get some needed "updating".  The price point is not too high...but the quality is really quite impressive.  Best of all, Brighton will repair pieces under their 1-year warranty for free...and will also make repairs after that for a small fee.

Brighton carries jewelry, leather bags, and other fun accessories! It even carries the loved and not forgotten "My Flat in London" line of purses, jewelry and accessories!
http://www.myflatinlondon.com/

Recently, I opened the Brighton "Charm Her Day" catalog and saw my dear friend Olivia Tracey modeling therein! Olivia Tracey, actress and model, is a former Miss Ireland and a true Irish icon.  

Olivia Tracey IMDB

Here are some modelling pics of Olivia:

Olivia with Michael Fassbender

Olivia in Green!

Stunning Head Shot!

A not too demure Olivia ;)

She looked so lovely in the Brighton Catalog! Congrats Olivia!

Here is an article about Olivia in the Independent.ie:
http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/olivia-treacy-from-miss-ireland-to-las-red-carpet-29968896.html

Twin Set Madness!!

Get back to this retro basic: the twin set!!

It is cute and professional.  There is something about it that looks sweet and feminine, but not too girly for the office.  Everybody is wearing them again! Maybe it is the Mad Men influence, or maybe true classics just never go out of style.  There is a lot of versatility with the twin set look.  For example, you can always wear the cardigan separately over a dress.   The shell can also look great under your business suit.  There are endless ways to mix up your twin sets as well! They also look ultra glam on the golf course when you are hobnobbing with the boss or potential clients!! Twin sets can even look great paired with a long taffeta skirt for a black tie event.  There is something young and fresh about that look.  It gives off a preppy nonchalant vibe that is always intriguing...for realz...Go get some ;) 

Twin Set Queen Grace Kelly

Fun Cheetah print Twin Set from Land's End

Classic Twin Set for the office from Land's End

Vintage is Back! Classic feminine style that is
always appropriate. 

Hourglass Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation

How many times a day are you touching up your makeup? Are you working too hard and looking like you are dragging by happy hour? YES you are!  When you are a busy working girl, it can be difficult to get a chance to take a glance in the mirror.  You gotta get stuff done, and can not be spending all day in the looking glass.  Don't worry, HOURGLASS IMMACULATE Liquid Powder Foundation is here to save the day.  Hourglass Immaculate Foundation

This Immaculate foundation will made you look just that: immaculate! It has a revolutionary liquid to powder formulation, specifically designed for young, oily, and active skin types.  As a result, the wearer can enjoy a flawless yet fresh and natural complexion all day long.

I have worn this foundation for the past two weeks and I am very impressed! It truly makes me look matte, but not mask-like. I do not get oily while wearing this makeup.  Since I have been wearing, I have been receiving so many compliments on my skin! It has been years since that has happened! I look like I just have nice, young skin...no greasy or "heavy" appearance, which so frequently occurs with liquid and powdered foundations.

I find that I don't need to touch up my make up half as often as I usually do, and I also don't feel the need for blotting papers!

There is also and accompanying mineral primer: VEIL MINERAL PRIMER Veil Mineral Primer
which contains physical block sunscreen: Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide! This is great for breakout-prone skin: Just say no to chemical sunscreens!

Another plus: the foundation and primer are gluten free and vegan!

Highly Recommended
Grade A

St. Patrick's Day Style!!

St. Patrick's Day is tomorrow!! Don't miss out on this great opportunity to wear green all-day and in all ways! Work the green color into your office wardrobe with a green Hermes scarf, a green dress, and other green accessories.

Wear a green scarf with your suit! Scarf: Hermes

Channel Tippi Hedren in a knit green suit: feminine and chic.

Can't go wrong with a Ted Baker green frock. 

Kardashian Kollection: Make green a little sexy. 

Green scarves: The color of money.

Break out you leprechaun figurines! Stunning green bag by My Flat in London.