Eye-4-Style

What can I say? I’m at a NARS event; major players doing their craft, but out of the corner of my eye I’m looking to the left to the shoe department at Saks Fifth Avenue at Waterside Shops, Naples, Florida. I have all I can do to contain myself as I eye up the beauties just waiting to be appreciated. So one of my NARS gals, Brandi Perkins, senses my wondering eye to the shoe gallery. “Oh, do you have those in a size 7?” I inquire as I totally go from makeup to the several pair of shoes so beautifully displayed and waiting for the appreciative buyer. OKAY – so the Gucci’s are OUTRAGEOUS!  I’m telling you; the heel is part patent and suede and so delicious in presentation. Look at the detail-realize the comfort-it is a sure HIT! YES give me a pair of those. Then the Jimmy Choo’s:  lower heel and sexy pointed with open design reveal. HELLO! Very sexy. Girls, I’m telling you; when you see the shoes you love, buy them! They aren’t necessarily available everywhere and at every store in every size.  If they DO IT for you, get them. They won’t be there tomorrow.

My Feb 21st Blog talked about the trends at Saks and I went through the What’s New of the What’s New, What’s Now, What’s Next, Shop the Trends at Saks. The What’s New: all american, was difficult for me to choose my top 4 things I liked as I liked so many. The What’s Now: aggressive angles was difficult in finding 4 things I really liked, so I went on to the jewelry section of aggressive angles. I think these two dresses are GREAT, but the rest of the outfits weren’t styles I would wear or I care for as much.

Bailey 44

Maneater Knit Dress

Rayon/nylon/spandex makes this a Spanx dress! Slim fit so careful when ordering but this should look great on your body!

BCBGMAXAZRIA

Ruffle-Skirted Shirtdress

Love the styling of this dress. I’d be wearing this one all the time!

This cuff would be my only jewelry with an outfit. Definitely a “stand alone” piece! (well maybe with diamond studs)

Oscar de la Renta

Embellished Bracelet

The delicacy of this bracelet is appealing to me. I’d pair with brushed gold dangling earrings. Note the letters YSL in script!

Yves Saint Laurent

YSL Open Bracelet

As Spring is approaching (we hope), here are my 4 favorite looks from Saks’ picks under their all american trend. As usual, I’ve provided links in case you want to look further!

Red Valentino

Pleated Denim Dress

BCBGMAXAZRIA

Twisted Button-Front Tunic Shirt

Diane von Furstenberg

Jonesie Shantung Jersey Jacket

Red Valentino

Lace Appliqué Intarsia Cardigan

Refer to my January 19th blog about Jimmy Choo – The Collection. Here is a video from Saks Fifth Avenue with Jimmy Choo founder Tamara Mellon introducing CHOO 24:7  The Collection.

Alice & Olivia

Fortune Cookie Dress

A chic, head-turning silk look crafted with wide pleating below the waist that adds dimension and drama to the skirt. Princess seaming adds a tailored finish.

Left click on Christian Louboutin at Saks. Saks is working hard to bring the merchandise to us, on line, where we have a better feel for the items and how they would look.  Love it!

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!

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