Stylings of the day...

 

A maxi dress can go both ways, elegant and formal, or edgy and contemporary.  It all depends on what you pair it with. 

If you're going out for a Friday night cocktail I recommend dressing down your bold maxi dress with a leather jacket. If you've been invited to a special event, dress up your maxi dress with a luxurious fur coat or a fine bolero jacket.

Avoid chunky heels and big bags for this outfit and opt for a strappy sandal and small clutch.  

Whatever the event, keep your accessories simple and let the garments speak for itself.   

Kiss me later...(I'm wearing lipstick now)

From left to right, top to bottom:

Chanel (Rouge Coco collection): Madmoiselle

Chanel (Rouge Coco Shine collection): Évasion

Estée Lauder: Woodland Berry (easy to apply)

Chanel (Rouge Allure collection): Passion

Christian Dior: Rose Déclamation 

Thin like Gwyneth's or plump like Angelina's, whatever your lip type, find your perfect lipstick and wear it! After all, you are never fully dressed without a [colorful] smile.

If wearing subtle, barely-there make-up is more your thing try Clinique's chubby stick in three neutral colors. Also great for moisturizing your lips.


Remember, just like foundation and blush, lipstick looks different on different lip tones, so don't make a decision by judging a color on someone else.

Countdown to Karl

Looking for a new jacket for spring? Karl is your go to label for edgy leather jackets and look-at-me-now metallics.

Just under 5 hours left for the launch of Karl Lagerfeld's new label in Paris, London, New York, Berlin and Sydney. For a sneak preview visit British Vogue.

Bijoux,bijoux

I first read about Ca & Lou in Harper's Bazaar.  A bracelet that was featured in the magazine caught my eye and I immediately Googled the brand to discovery more of their marvels. Ca & Lou is a contemporary brand which uses a very feminine and delicate design.

You can get more information about the jewelry brand and find retailers (in store and online) here

A brooche can make all the difference

Brooches date all the way back to the Bronze Age. The Celts, the Ancient Greeks and the Romans, to name a few, have all used these pieces of jewelry to embellish their outfits.

A brooch can change your outfit entirely. It can complete your look or completely transform it. The best thing about brooches, is the fact that they are so versatile. You can use vintage brooches (Portobello Market is a great place to find them) or modern ones alike and pin them to your coat, on a turtle neck, your trousers or even your hat and bag.

 Miroslava Duma, a Russian social-light, philanthropist, blogger and journalist, is no stranger to wearing brooches. Above, she is pictured wearing a beautiful piece from the Chanel, Paris-Moscow 2009 collection.  

Dior Pre-Fall 2012

It's all about lady-like elegance with below the knee pencil skirts and tailored jackets at Dior for the pre-fall collection.

The chunky heels and bell-shaped skirts add a modern, more youthful touch to the collection.

Winter scent

My top three eaux de parfum perfect for winter

Poison by Dior-mysterious and seductive

Andy Warhol Lexington Avenue by Bond Nº9-woody and simultaneously floral

Jasmin Rouge by Tom Ford-the name says it all. The sweet scent of a jasmine flower mixed with rich spices, Jasmin Rouge is possesses both innocently feminine and erotic