Owning Personal Style

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Remember back in high school, when you wanted to be like everyone else? And if you weren't, or didn't, you were basically an outcast? Thank goodness for personal style. This for those of us who have always rocked our own style, whether trend-worthy or not.
Please send pics of you rocking your personal style.

Totes Can Be a Girl's Best Friend

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We all know, as women, that a handbag can complete you.  These days there are enough styles and versions of handbags to match the periphery of personalities that women possess.

My go-to bag, and thank the style world that it is still 'in', is a tote.  I recently stumbled upon the best one out there. It matches everything in my wardrobe, has style to 'boot' and is designed by one of my all-time, American designers, Michael Kors!! 

If you want it NOW, order it here. I know, we just can't help ourselves, right?
http://www.michaelkors.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod9270018&parentId=cat8519&masterId=cat8501&index=8&cmCat=cat000000cat8501cat8519

The best thing about a bag like this, is you could put your entire bathroom and closet inside. 

If you aren't currently in the "Michael Kors" salary department, Elle is selling it at a discounted price of $298.  Of course, bags like this can be found at places like H&M. You might be surprised at what you find at thrift stores, as well.  Although it won't be a Michael Kors, it can still be a show stopper in your day to day style.

Have fun shopping and look forward to tomorrow's style advice.

XOXO,

J

Heard of Paloma - winner of PFW's 2009 Emerging Designer Show

Having won the PFW Emerging Designer show, almost a year ago, Paloma emerges into something beautifully fresh - Mythaus.  Fusing paint and fashion design, the collaboration of the two artists, Paloma Soledad and Robb Kramer was a must see.

The show began with a fresh and breathtaking performance by Nightshade. A light and a fairy-bug. The audience watched as the bug transformed into this beautifully decorated woman, with wings.

The performing artists Teeth demonstrated modern dance, as the show began to segue.

One take on the introduction, pictured below, was "women's struggle with image".  We, as women, are constantly trying to conform to what the world wants us to be.  The model, below, depicts the struggle. 

This next picture represents women expressing themselves exactly how they want to be.  Whether it is strong and bold with artistic hair, or timid and shy with modest clothing, being yourself is the best person you could be.

I want to reitterate this explanation of the show is coming from one person's idea of what the show meant to them.  This is not coming from either artists' mouths.

Way to go Mythaus!

Sunday Mornings...

Sundays are special days, to me. Most Sundays are special in and of themselves, because for must of us we don't have to work. Although this is not entirely true for me, I at least get to see my husband on these days.

Last Sunday was Mother's day!! Being a mom for almost 2 years now, I was extremely appreciated yesterday; dressed in a distressed denim mini and a royal blue, ring-collared tank, I felt like a beautiful, yet comfortable mommy.

Sunday is a day for relaxing, celebrating the weekend and embracing the chance to be with the people you love. Where fashion is concerned, however, for most people all sense of sheek goes out the window. There is nothing entirely wrong with this. I love seeing people out in there yoga pants and windbreakers. I must admit, thankfully, that Mother's day brought out the fashionista in everyone.

Everywhere I went, I saw women celebrating themselves on the most special Sunday of the year. Floral, strapless dresses, Designer denim and strapless, flowy blouses, and more than any garment strutting Mommy Sunday was the maxi dress. And why not - having the most flattering cut and extremely breathable material, mom's dream about garments like this.

Sundays are great. Use them not only for relaxing, but also for showing off your style. Happy Sundays!