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!

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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!

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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. 

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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

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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