Item of the Day...Be Still My Heart!

I absolutely, unequivocally think this is the most fashionable shearling jacket I have seen in a very long while! I am not the biggest fan of shearling, well let me take that back, I feel that shearling coats typically look so bulky, but this Rick Owens shearling-lined leather jacket is shear-ling perfection! Ha! Ok, corny but I couldn't help myself!

If you love this jacket as I do, check it out on the net-a-porter website! Its a little pricey but we can't take it with us right?!

Later,

Sol Addict

Sugar Melts In the Rain...

Her girlies!

I hope this post is finding you in good spirits and even better outfits! I, on the other hand am working hard to keep my spirits lifted as I sit here looking out of my window at all the rainy gloominess. I know we need rain and all, but what a job it does not only on your clothes but your shoes and your hair! So after I took a look at the woman in the mirror (moi) and her wardrobe, I started thinking about some fab options for rainy days. So just thinking logically, fab rain frocks have to be outerwear, which include rain boots, yep rain boots! Now I must reveal, that I have not always been a fan of the waterproof footwear but as I have become a regular commuter, reliant on public transportation,I have grown not only to love them but to depend on them! There's nothing like sitting at your desk for 8 hours with wet shoes. And more importantly, I love suede which I always seem to be wearing when the Heavens decide to open up. At any rate, although I like my Pucci rain boots, I think it may be time to invest in some new ones. I figured why not share the wealth and give you a few rainy day options as well. Check them out below...

Whether or not you are a fan on singer Jessica Simpson, you have to love this trench coat! She makes the cutest pumps as well! I love this jacket for numerous reasons, one its affordable, two, who can't use a traditional trench, and three, the satin appearance gives this jacket a very feminine and polished feel.

This Kate Spade Ivy raincoat is perfect for the woman who wants a pop of color to brighten her otherwise gloomy day. Also, and very importantly, the cut of this jacket is very forgiving!

I have been a Nicole miller fan for years and this trench coat is very true to her style, very young, fresh, hip! Yes I said hip, it seemed to just flow! Added bonus, its on sale at Nordstrom.com.

This Tahari Nola Ruffled Urban Anorak, is probably my fav. This jacket is pretty and cool at the same time, without trying to hard. I love the color, not only is it a neutral but grey is definitely "in", in fact it's always "in". The name says it all, its pretty with an urban edge!

 Animal Instincts...

Hunter Carnaby Boa Tall

 Dolce and Gabbana Printed

So we know animal print is a recurring trend, news is...it's back again! Here are two cute options in animal print ---I'm grouping snakeskin in with animal print. Why not invest in a trend, especially one that comes back around every couple years. They are useful and cute!

City Slickers...

These Hunter Arolla  (top) and Jeffrey Campbell (bottom) rain boots are super cute and very practical, both have a wedge heel which gives them a little something extra, I like these boots because they don't look so much like a rain boot--for those of us who haven't fully embraced them. They are good for those days it's raining horribly and you still want that sleek polished look!

Color Me Bad...

Chooka Dual Buckel Rain Boot

Jeffrey Campbell Vee Rain Boot

Hunter Original Tall Metallic Rain Boot

Everyone who knows me, knows I love color! Color always lifts my spirits and it came bring an outfit together perfectly. The thing with these boots is, no matter if you have a colored rain coat or a neutral, they work. Not only do they work they give you a bit of edge, and bit of personality, they make people wonder, who is that woman? Or so maybe I went to far, but they definitely can make your rain attire pop. If you're not a shy girl, give them a try!

That's all for me ladies, go out an update your rain gear! Let me know how it goes...

Love,
Sol Addict



all pics courtesy of Hunter.com and Nordstrom .com



Calling All the Sassy Ladies....

Ladies, you do not want to miss this event, shopping, beauty tips, and cocktails...what could be better! Tell and friend to tell a friend! See ya there!

“Sipping, Shopping, Singing, Tasting

and a Darn Good Time”

Join Sassy Peacock for the

ULTIMATE Girly & Glamorous

Happy Hour in town!

October 20, 2010 7-9:45 p.m.
Howl at The Moon (Power Plant)
22 Market Place
Baltimore, Md 21202

The suggested donation is $5 (all donations will be accepted at the door)

All the participating boutiques are offering items for the silent auction.  All silent auction items must be paid for during the event.  We strongly suggest you bring cash as not all vendors will accept credit cards.  

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Good morning lovelies!

Unless you live under a rock, you know that this is Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, one of the best weeks all year, designers from all around diverge on New York City to show their latest collections. It's where budding designers come to make or destroy their name and seasoned designers come to start trends for the coming seasons. I love all that goes into making the runway shoes appear so seamless even though there is utter chaos behind the scenes. Fashion Week is the designer's imagination come to life. It's also a time to see the celebs don their favorite ensembles! One celeb whose style really stands out this week is Solange Knowles. Solange has put together some super fab looks this week! She a beautiful women who has really come into her own--her own look, her own sense of style. Let me say that I have always respected a person for having their own sense of style, having the courage to wear what they love no matter what the people around them think of their styling skills. I may not always agree, but I always respect. Solange definitely embodies a woman who embraces many different looks, I've picked my fav Solange Fashion Week looks below. Check them out!

pic:Zimbio.com

Solange at Tom Ford looking oh so chic! This girl isn't going to let a little rain stop her! I love the white on black with red lip combination!

pic: Zimbio.com

Solange at Luca Luca looking super fun  and fresh in prints. You really have to be confident to pull this look off, pairing two different prints is a very calculated task. 

pic: Zimbio.com

Solange at Grey Goose Rising Stars Party. I love this look because is so pretty and effortless. Solange looks put together and beautiful but most importantly she doesn't look like she tried too hard. I love the way she sticks to the same family of colors in this look.

Solange at Charlotte Ronson. I love this look! I am a big fan of white and black, clean crispness of it. I love the opposition between the top that looks knotted rather messily and the clean lines of her shorts, not to mention her Alexander McQueen booties and leopard bag just to spice things up a bit.

I chose to feature Solange because she is a young woman coming into herself, like I am. She isn't afraid to experiment with different looks to find what's best for her. Its something we all need to do rather than subscribing to the latest trend.

Smooches,

Sol Addict

Monday Fabness

picutre courtesy BMI.com

Can I say I am totally digging this Dolce and Gabbana sequined leopard dress! I love this look, head to toe! This look combines my love of leopard and my love of all things bejewelled! The fellas at Dolce and Gabbana have not disappointed. This dress is the perfect shape, length, color, the size of the print is right on, it's just out and out perfection. Oh, and let me not forget LaLa Vasquez who is effortlessly wearing this dress! A dress like this can easily overpower the woman wearing it but LaLa holds her own and that's no small feat. 


Of course these are all my opinions, but then again, who could dislike this dress? Hear me out, it may not be something you'd wear, but do you really dislike it? Anyway, I thought I'd give you something to help you through the Monday blues, I know I have them!

Signing off,

Sol Addict

Transition In Style...

Hey folks...


I figured I'd continue equipping you with advice to aid in your transition from Summer to Fall. In my last post I gave you fall shoe ideas and of course although I love love love shoes, we have to have some fabulous frocks to compliment your newest Loubou's!


There are so many great trends this season, far too many to mention in one post, but I don't want to leave you empty-handed. That being said, I want to highlight one trend for Fall that continues to re-emerge.




I've always loved fashion, its in my blood. My mother was the ultimate fashionista, I was in awe of her fabness growing up. I digress, anyway, I say all that to say that I've noticed that certain trends are timeless, and that's what she taught me to gravitate towards, especially when spending a significant amount of money for an item (a bit of advice that has served me well).

The trend up for discussion today is Military inspired fashion. To be honest, I haven't always been the biggest fan of military inspired clothing but over the years as the look has become more feminine. I'll just say I've gained a greater appreciation for the look.

This little number, Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, isn't quite military inspired but I love the idea of pairing something so glam and feminine with a military inspired piece which is almost its polar opposite. I recommend a military jacket in army green. It should be super easy to find since green is a big trend this season! Pair it with a jacket similar to the one below for a cute, edgy look.

I love this jacket by Aryn K. because it has a rough edge but maintians its femininity. This jacket is a good candidate for playing with length. Most of us think our shirt shouldn't be longer than our jacket, but that's not necessarily always a good philosphy. You could pair this with a flowy dress to contrast its strong presence or a tunic and leggings. Whatever you choose, try something different. The tapering along the waist is a life saver for those of us who weren't born with the perfect hourglass figure! And the buttons dwon the middle create a very long and lean appearance. I really like this jacket in black but if black isn't your thing, I'm sure there will be many more equally adorable colors to choose from.




If you read my last post, you know I love all things GLAM! This post is no different. I think my heart skipped a beat when I found this jacket by Ali Ro! It is the perfect mix of bad girl tough and flirty! This jacket speaks for itself, I would keep the rest of my outfit simple and monotone. You don't want to overdue it or appear to be trying to hard. I can hear Rihanna's Rock Star playing in the background!

So this by far is my fav jacket in this post! It's a tad bit more pricey than the other items but golly! Isn't she a beauty! But then again Burberry Prorsum rarely disapoints! This jacket would look great with pumps or boots but whatever you choose, keep them simple and structured and earthtoned. With the seasons changing, we put more emphasis on outerwear because as they say, first impressions are lasting impressions. No matter how flawless your outfit may be, if your jacket isnt just as fab, its almost an effort wasted. After all, everyone deserves a glimpse at beauty. its almost our civic duty to brighten the commuter's day by wearing a coat that is just to die for! Tee hee!

I thought I'd step it up a bit and give you a couple ensembles. The look below is super adorable and fun. I think of this look as more "date night". For those dates when you want to look pretty without being overtly sexy, cool and put together. The Rag and Bone blazer has just enough character to be cool and unique while the AG Adriano Goldschmied slim sateen pants and cut well enough to show that girlish figure! I said "without being overtly sexy" but this is a date, we can flaunt a little bit! you can pair this look with hoops or a long necklace and neutral pumps and a clutch and voila... masterpiece!

 

This next look is a traditionally military look  but its one with a girly glam edge. This look is for the woman who ins't quite into the hard lines that is military fashion. We have to have options right?! I heart this Milly Boyfriend dress! It's super flattering, extremely versatile, and that bit of sheen definitely does a great job of softening the look of the dress! This dress is the perfect tranistion piece . To make this look more military inspired, I'd add a studded belt like the Linea Pelle one below. And don't forget the Steve Madden Clovurr lace up bootie below. Cute and affordable, what could be better!

So folks obviously you have noticed a theme, military inspired looks are typically not flowing with color. I know this post may have given you earth tone overload, but these are just options. You can and should always infuse your own style into any option I provide. After all, this is your look, you have to own it and you should alter it to suit your  desires. So, if you want to add color and maybe more feminine pieces please be my guest! 

Over and out, roger that, and smooches! 

Until next time,

Sol Addict

Re-Up for Fall--Loubou Style

Bonjour mes amie...

Unfortunately, Summer is coming to an end. This is a semi-depressing time of year for me because of the impending the cold weather. The only thing that really gives me any source of comfort is knowing that I will soon have some great shoe options! I am, at my core, a shoe girl! Finding a great pair of shoes is like coming in on a cold wintry day, brewing some tea and relaxing in the bath with great book (Chick lit is my poison). Yes, finding a great pair of shoes is that great of an experience for me! Honestly, every girl has something they gravitate towards, some of my friends are bag girls, others are coat/jacket girls, some are strictly clothing girls. Whatever you fancy I know you appreciate fine craftmanship. That being said, I have chosen to feature one of the finest craftsman around--Christian Louboutin. So, get out your pen and pad and take note of the luxe looks for Fall! I call them my Fall Loubou Line-Up!


Here are my Fall favs in no particular order:
All pics courtesy of Barneys.com




I love this Lina bootie, it retails around $1500 but is so versatile, I think its worth it! The neutrality of the print makes it so easy to pair with mutliple colors.






I am so in love with this Miss Fast Plato ($995) bootie right now! I've seen a few celebs rocking them out and about. The deep v is super sexy without trying too hard. I love the rich plum color which is also very easily paired with a complimenting color. I'd think rich browns, stick with earth tones unless you're more on the adventurous side! I'd stay away from being too matchy with these.






Ok, so here it is again! I told you I am "so in love"! This Miss Fast Plato ($1095)bootie in leopard is so my style! The great thing about this print is leopard can either be dressed up or down, made to be very racy and edgy or casually cool. Depending on your desired look, you can either pair these with your fav simple LBD (little black dress) or maybe for an event that requires a more casual look try a white blouse (button down maybe) and a pair of skinny jeans, The point is this shoe speaks for itself, it doesn't require any bells and whistles. Be careful not to overaccesorize with this shoe.




I really like this Lady Derby ($995) shoe, it's demure without being boring. It has that ode to granny but also has the sexiness that is a peep toe. It's the perfect combination. If you're one of those girls who has 50 million pairs of black shoes, you may want to add these to your collection. Or if you're like me and have no black shoes (trust me I've tried to buy them, there is something wrong with me! LOL! ) these are the perfect shoes to pave the way! I love these because they too are verstile and can easily go from office to party with no effort on your part.





I saved this shoe for last because it was the source of heartache for me. No worries, I have recently gotten over it. I saw this Clou Noeud Spikes ($1195) shoe one day, fell in love and instantly started searching for it. Unfortunately it was sold out everywhere I went! I was so heartbroken and decided maybe it just wasn't meant to be and then one day as I was surfing the celeb blogs I noticed EVERYONE had these shoes! My heart broke all over again! I was the last one to know about these I guess. These aren't necessarily Fall shoes but because of my fondness for them they had to be included. That isn't to say they can't be worn during Fall, throw on some tights if its a little chilly and voila!


There you have it! Looking at my picks they are a little risque! The Miss Fast Plato does come in black if you prefer. But, if this isn't quite your style, stay tuned for my next post...


In the meantime, go out and start at least scouting for your starting five fall shoe favs!

Until next time...

Be kind, Be original, and please please please be Sol-ful

Sol Addict

New Obsessions--MVP's

Hey fab followers!

So...last weekend I had the most awesome time at a fab semi-local resort. Think lounging by the pool all day then going to the most posh spa for crazy relaxation..that's kinda an oxymoron isn't it--crazy relaxation! Whatev, you get it!Anyway, while getting my massage, my masseuse moves to my shoulder and asks "You have problems with this shoulder, no?" She was so right on! She asks a couple questions and finally she tells me what I've known for so long, my purse is too heavy! So of course I've heard all warnings about heavy purses but I mean seriously, I need everything in my bag! Anyway, so I've decided to abide by my masseuse's warning and get a smaller bag...this is a bittersweet moment. Bittersweet because I have been a big bag girl for so long, sweet because I've made the best new discovery...SHOULDER BAGS!

So I'm a tad late with the subject , but better late than never--right! I am so in love with this style of bag! There are so many options, which I love--hobo, duffel, messenger, clutch, flap, I mean seriously, can it get any better??

I was scrolling through the Saks website (saksfifthavenue.com) as I do when I have a free moment as I was scrolling I came across my most valuable players (MVP's)..check the merchandise below...

Gucci--Leather 1973 Mini Shoulder Bag

Gucci: Vintage Medium Boston Bag in black

Gucci: Vintage Medium Boston Bag in tan

Marc Jacobs: Fantastical Tale KC Flap Bag

MCM Mini Shoulder Clutch

This is my absolute fav! An ode to old times, I am so glad its back!

All this beauty in one place has proven to much for me! I'm signing off, but please take a moment to embrace my new love, whatever your price point, there's something for you out there!

Have fun,

Sol Addict

Call of the Wild--NSW??

Hey fashionistas! It's been a while, I know, blame it on the man! LOL! No really, A girl has to work right--at least for now--tee hee!

Anyway, I have a people poll of sorts for all you corporate fashionistas:

Is animal print suitable for work? Or is it a no-no? (cue Tarzan theme music)

This internal struggle started last night as I lay in bed falling asleep, doing what I do every night as I fall asleep-- think about my frock for the next day. I have the cutest leopard peep toes and with my skinny leopard belt and black sheath dress, what could be cuter??? No really what? Anyway, I was just about to fall asleep satisfied that I had completed my nightly mission, when I started to think, can you really wear animal print to work? Is that appropriate? Are people going to be whispering about you at the water cooler? Well actually I don't have a water cooler in my office but I digress! I was at a crossroads, not knowing what I should do. I thought to myself, there are plenty of work clothes that come in animal print..right? There has to be??? It was getting late so I decided to take the chance and just do it!

I think it worked out well, even my boss's boss said "Oooh cute shoes! Betsey Johnson?" I was super impressed with her knowledge of edgy, girly designers to say the least. So this is my conclusion, yes animal print is suitable for work when done in moderation. I personally will not be walking around in animal print dresses (but then again you never know!) but I think when it comes to accessories, its a go. Then again, maybe you work in an atmosphere that is a little more tolerating, then I say hey do whatever flutters your heart! So there you have it, I have spoken!

So next time you're in bed, thinking about your ensemble (we all know you do it), think about adding some animal print to spice up your look!

I've got to run but remember: live, love and shop until your heart is content!

Sol Addict