Eye-4-Style

I received a catalog from Nordstrom introducing:

JIMMY CHOO

CHOO 24:7

The Collection

There’s HOPE gals!  The Jimmy Choo collection is offering beautiful shoes that we can wear without breaking our necks or developing calluses! Take the IRENA or ISABEL group for example. Hooray!

Go to:  WWW.NORDSTROM.COM/JIMMYCHOO

I was shopping with a friend at Nordstrom in Chicago last Fall and we were ready to splurge on fabulous shoes. We tried on shoes for 2 hours. The salespeople brought out pair after pair. Gorgeous shoes, but who could walk in them?  We couldn’t figure it out. You reach a certain age or just need to actually walk in your shoes and you start to acknowledge what the “high of high” heels are doing to your body. Are the women who can afford the fabulous shoes finding what they want? A gal can wear any shoe for an hour, but with foot and back issues, we’re starting to realize our wasted dollars on 4′” stilettos that sit in our closet.  Those beauties are for display, not for utility. (And that’s okay, but how many pair of those kind do we need?  Tee hee!)

Some friends will say they can wear any heel height, but it’s sad to see them barefoot. We need these feet for life. Let’s be kind to them. While I loved SATC, Carrie Bradshaw almost did us a disservice with running for blocks in her Manolo’s.  Is it realistic to expect there won’t be consequences?  It’s not that I don’t have a closet full of shoes, but I’ve become pickier as time goes by.  Comfort becomes a priority, otherwise, the shoes become a “donation.”

Check it out! 

  Suzi Chin Maggy Boutique Ruched Faux Wrap Dress

Suzi Chin Maggy Boutique Ruched Matte Jersey Dress

Adrianna Papell Print Piqué Sheath Dress                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

What’s there not to love about these dresses for the upcoming season?  All three can go from work to play and take in a night on the town! They are the “canvas” for your “new and old” accessories, and the dresses are reasonably priced. They will last several “seasons” and could go through many phases of wear. Let’s briefly look at each dress:

The black faux wrap for work: pumps, delicate necklace and earrings, “splash of color” purse. Night: high heels with dot or patterned hose, bling, shawl. Day time: chunky jewelry, ballet flats, fun purse, head band.

The matte jersey dress is a great background for turquoise jewelry.  I’d do a fun-design cotton cardigan for work with open-toe shoes.  You could really “bling” it up for evening with jewelry and fancy scarf, silver or gold stilettos. Day time is easy with one arm loaded with bracelets, sandals, big purse, jean jacket or scarf. When the dress is worn out, wear it to “lounge” around the house or for bed, or gardening! By that time, who cares if you have to use a little bleach for stains. You’ll be looking good doing your chores!

The bottom Adrianna Papell print is a great dress. It’s so easy to go with your black, white or color cardigans or jackets. Either delicate conservative jewelry for work with pumps or “bling” for evening. Another option for casual evening is shown here, or this is good for work. ADD COLOR! For day errands, I’d wear flats and hoops, one ring or one bracelet. Keep it simple as you have a great pattern on the dress.

With dresses like these, you set the tone with shoes, makeup, jewelry, purse, hair. You usually bring along a cover-up and that would be a jacket, cardigan, shawl or scarf. By adding the right accessories to these dresses and makeup and hair, these dresses are versatile and and easy to come up with your “stylish” outfit.

So looking forward to “Spring,” here is a start to sprucing up the closet!

JASON WU

Belted Silk Shirtdress at

Bergdorf Goodman

Zac Posen

Colorblock Vector Dress at

Neiman Marcus

Versace

Sleeveless Back Corset Dress at

Saks Fifth Avenue

These dresses are very different but they all say, “Look at me!”  Love it!  I can see myself wearing any one of these and feeling terrific; feeling good that I’m wearing something so pretty to look at.  They caught my eye and I’m bringing them to you to say this: When you see a dress that you can’t forget and gives you a good feeling, don’t ignore it. You’ll always feel great wearing something you love, and that will reflect in your appearance and attitude.  Strut your stuff, girly-girl!  Go for it!

Robert Rodriguez

Stud-Band Dress

It’s hard to believe in 2 weeks I’ll be boarding a plane for the Grammy Awards. I’ve been putting the “outfits” together mentally and will try them on for the final decisions. While I’m set for “the dress,” I saw this on Neiman Marcus On-Line and the Grammy Awards event popped into my mind.  Click on the Hyperlink; you’ll like the price too! 

I’m excited about Prada’s 2010 Resort Line featured at Saks Fifth Avenue.  Also check out these cute Spring bags:

           Prada Saffiano Print Roll Bag

         Prada Foulard-Print Roll Bag

I like these prints and can see these bags being “the accessory” with your all white, black or yellow outfit. Fun !

NARS was developed in 1994 by Francois Nars and is a terrific makeup line. I’m a follower due to its highly pigmented color and sleek black presentation. I’ve had  knowledgeable makeup artists develop combinations for me that work well with my skin color and enhance my green eyes. NARS National Artist Lisa LeSeur put together a new color palette for me this day which I really like. I bought new eye shadows, eye liner, blush and lipsticks. It’s a nice change and a softer lip color. I met Lisa LeSeur at the NARS counter at Nordstrom at the International Plaza in Tampa, Florida.  Brandi Perkins with NARS at Saks in Naples is my usual go-to girl, but when Brandi told me Lisa LeSeur would be coming for the NARS event, I was anxious to see what Lisa had in mind for me. Get to know your “makeup artists” because if they are familiar with you, they know what will work for you. They even let me know when new colors come in that they think will work for me. I’m still one that picks up a cosmetic or two at the drug stores, but I’m the most satisfied when I can try the makeup and have an expert help me!

I’m excited about attending the 52nd annual Grammy Awards on January 31, Twenty-Ten, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles! Trying to keep my luggage to a minimum (oh no… the shoes alone!), I’ll have to choose the wardrobe carefully. It’s a jam-packed weekend and the outfit for the “Red Carpet” is ready to go. I’m not second-guessing my choice, but I liked these flirty-edgy dresses that Saks Fifth Avenue has to offer.   My shoes are Christian Louboutin and I’ll talk about my dress on a later post. So whether you’re going to the Grammys or not, here are great choices for the fun cocktail party or event you have coming up!

Haute Hippie     

with Jimmy Choo sandals

Robert Rodriguez       

with Christian Louboutin booties

  Haute Hippie Strapless

with Jimmy Choo patent sandals

I was excited to receive this e-mail today and will go to Macy’s at The Coastland Center here in Naples, Florida. I’ve talked about INC in the past and this is one of my favorite moderately-priced clothing lines.  I find the designs and colors exciting and this line fits my body well. When I wear an outfit, I feel “with it” but not “trendy.” I also get a lot of compliments so I know it works!  Have to run! INC is calling!

I’m borderline between regular and petites but usually require regular sizes, where pants always need hemming. (Oh well!)  I like to check out the petite sections because once in a while the petite size will work. Funny thing is, the departments do not always carry the same items, meaning, if you see something in petite it’s not guaranteed you’ll find it in regular size too. Here are some fun outfits from the petite Ralph Lauren at Macy’s at Coastland Center in Naples, Florida.

If you’re a borderline type of gal, it’s worthwhile to look in both departments.

I can’t say enough about Target. The stores are clean, well organized, great selection and pricing. You can find just about everything you need at Target. As I’ve blogged in the past, keep checking Target for great clothing choices.  Accessories like purses and jewelry are great ways to update an outfit.  Feel “trendy” without spending a lot of money!

It’s a new year and sometimes that brings ideas for change.  If you want to add to your surroundings or replace a piece of furniture, check out Target’s sale. If you’re feeling energetic and moving furniture around, you may find an open space.  The sales at Target are a great way to “change it up.” You can update with a new picture or vase, or bring in a piece from another room in the house. Keep an open mind and try new things in different places. You can change a lot for less!