Eye-4-Style

A few blogs ago, we looked at Kate Spade’s 2010 fall collection. On a recent trip to Chicago’s North Shore Old Orchard mall, Nordstrom had plenty of Kate Spade accessories to choose from. The Knightsbridge Darcy (Muse) bag was as lovely in person as in the print ads.

“There’s no place like home!” Kate Spade’s flats sparkle and are great walking shoes.

I  recently purchased Kate’s button studs in the amber stone. Very pretty and reasonably priced!

This time of year as we’re shopping for fall/winter, many of us will have to store our strappy sandals and address footwear. We recently drove to the northshore of Chicago;  Nordstrom at the Old Orchard mall, has a fantastic display of the warm, comfortable UGG boots. There’s something here for everyone.

We’re diligent about extra water-proofing the sheepskin boots. They’ll last several years and take on a great patina look.

The semi-annual sale at Nordstrom was a success! Here’s a display from the International Plaza.  Business was brisk! . This outfit featuring a Caslon cardigan is adorable and shifts easily from work to play. We bought the grey sweater along with the Halogen seamed knit skirt in deep violet. This skirt will become a staple; the new black! 

Suzi Chin Maggy Boutique Embellished Mock Two Piece Dress

This is a great little dress and got many compliments!

Rubbish Military Knit Jacket

My daughter wanted this jacket and is very happy with it.

Ready, set, GO! I’m excited about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale starting July 16th. Cole Hahn; Badgley Mischka; Caslon; Elle Tahari; Lafayette 148 New York; Simon Sebbag and much more! The Beauty Exclusives in color, skincare and fragrances are incredible. Check out the men’s and children’s sale for great savings. I’ve already placed my order with the Narrative manager Lisa at Nordstrom, International Plaza, in Tampa, and will be flying there on Friday. Saturday is the big day and she’ll collect my order and hold it for me so I can see what works. I’m trying makeup at the Trish McEvoy counter at 10:00 to start out the day. This is a sale you won’t want to miss. If you haven’t received a catalog, click  HERE and you can look through the catalog on-line. I’ve been told the Pre-sales have been brisk, so check your selections!  I’ll be reporting Saturday! 

Thank goodness Spring is around the corner and our spirits are lifted with promise of sunshine, birds singing, flowers growing, and …clothing to elevate our mood!  In Chicago these last few days and color is everywhere! While neutrals have their place and there is plenty of that out there, it was like a breath of fresh air to see the beautiful colors in the stores. More on this to come ….

What a great dress this is! Luncheon, daytime wedding. Brightens the face with gorgeous color.

Trina Turk ‘Etiquette’ Dress

Easy, fun, comfortable. You could wear this just about anywhere with changing up accessories.

Nanette Lepore ‘Watercolor’ Dress

This is a flattering style. Ruching is our friend!

BCBGMAXAZRIA Pleated Matte Jersey Dress

Love the jacket and top with pop of color skirt!

Classiques Entier® ‘Cool Chintz’ Jacket, Silk Chiffon Blouse & ‘Silk Sheen’ Skirt

Phillip Lim understands women. “Walking the razor’s edge between the old Bowery and the new Park Avenue, Phillip Lim creates a versatile, modern wardrobe for fall. He envisions a woman who is confident in her contrasts, ready for business, but always up for fun.”

At the preview party Thursday night, between the glitz, music, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and undeniable energy and excitement, it was apparent Phillip’s clothing touches a wide range of women who appreciate beautiful fabrics and exciting design.  The models were young, 6 feet and thin, but the attendees didn’t fit any particular profile of consumer. The customers were being fitted for his Fall line and putting in their orders. A follower of Phillip, Nancy Machonkin, is no bigger than a minute and his clothing compliments her age and body type. Many of the women present agreed: He brings flair to their wardrobe!

Next blog will be on  some pieces in the collection that I thought were outstanding.

I had to stop and snap some pictures while at Nordstrom in the International Plaza in Tampa, Florida. It’s been a cool winter in Florida and the colors of the  clothing and accessories warmed the mood!

I’m a dress girl. Just easy to wear ,move around in, dress up or down. Click on Nordstrom Dress Shop to see the beautiful dresses for under $100! Wonderful!

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!