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Go Boot or Go Home!

November 6, 2011 by Debbie Wright

Boots are BIG this season and a must have for every woman’s wardrobe.  You can go thigh high or get ankle deep with all of the choices available to you. Be sure that you make an investment in the style that fits your look and your life.   Before we begin exploring the many options available to you, it all begins with the tights.  My favorite pick this season is the BOOTIGHT! It gives you the look of a tight and the warmth of a sock!  Hello, GENIUS! Why can’t I come up with this type of  fashion invention?  (A question, my husband asks weekly) You can find the bootight on http://www.bareneccessites.com.

The choices this season are as follows:

Sexy = THIGH HIGH!

This is actually a Rachel Zoe pick (surprise,surprise) and a FAV of mine too. It is sexy and appropriate. Michael Kors, Adena Slouch, found on Piperlime.com.  Thigh high boots look best with your favorite leggings or skinny jeans.  Keep the top flowy with your fitted bottom look.

Day to Evening  = Ankle Boots

Love these ankle boots that I found on a fun and inexpensive website called http://www.lightinthebox.com.  These boots look great with dresses, skirts and back with long sweaters and skinny jeans.  When wearing your long sweater, these boots offset the length of your sweater. This style is currently 50% off and under $30.00.  Show off that BOW detail,  it adds a soft and feminine accent to the boot.

Daytime or Weekend Casual = The Riding Boot

A great riding boot is ALWAYS in style. I love them with dresses as well as I love them with jeans. Shop Zappos.com for a nice selection of riding boots. Try a pair in cognac, it is a color that works well with jeans, black leggings and dresses. This pair is by Madden Girl and under $80.00.

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Check Mate! Communicate Class with this Top Trend.

October 3, 2011 by Debbie Wright

Houndstooth, it’s classic, it’s regal and you will find it on everything from frocks to footwear this season.   Patterns add an instant POP to your outfit and this one communicates class and sophistication.  My favorite spot to find great houndstooth for this season is Nordstrom.  I absolutely love these houndstooth pumps, they are on my must have list.   Wear them with a purple shift dress to add interest.  This black and white classic goes with more than just a black pencil skirt, have FUN with some skinny black jeans and a red, one shoulder top.  These shoes should be worn out by the end of this season with their endless possibilities.

Try on a houndstooth topper for this season, it will enhance your dark jeans as easily as it moves into your office.

Other fabulous finds – love these houndstooth tights !!!!

Bag – Anthropologie.

You can also hunt for vintage houndstooth pieces at consignment or thrift stores. Look for great jackets and blouses.  A tailor is your best friend in reinventing items and making what was once old, new again.  It is a great way to find some new favorite pieces that are unique from anyone else.

Love this classic found on Etsy, $30.00, perfect with a pencil skirt or a pair of high waisted black pants.

Be sure you get CHECKED out this season, I hope Ive inspired you to begin your hunt for the hound.

Yours in Style,
Debbie

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Purchase Purple and Enpower People – Help Victims of Domestic Abuse.

September 12, 2011 by Debbie Wright

I always tell my clients that infusing color into your wardrobe can instantly update your look and enhance your wardrobe.  When shopping this Fall, purchase some purple and wear it proudly. Wearing this color during the month of October not only creates a look but makes a statement, raising awareness about Domestic Violence. I recently learning that over 50,000 people annually are affected by a form of domestic violence in the State of Connecticut, according to Karen Jarmoc, the Interim Executive Director.  The number is staggering and even more shocking is that of the 50,000 a very small percentage actually contact the state for help. The awareness campaign is needed to help the people in Connecticut and hopefully in many other areas to reach out for help. The programs available will and can save lives, offer support and help the victims of this horrible crime

COLOR YOUR COMPANY PURPLE during OCTOBER, ask for $1 donation per employee  and wear the color purple on a specific day during the month.  Show that you are a company in the community that supports The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence and their campaign to stimulate awareness. Domestic violence can cross all levels of income and might currently be effecting someones  life  right in your own office.   Send pictures of your employees wearing purple and lets proudly show our support across the state.

http://www.ctcadv.org/

Teamwork divides the task and multiplies the success.  ~Author Unknown

This may prompt you to shop for some new purple items this Fall, here are some of my suggestions from http://www. shop. nordstrom.com.

Thank you for being supportive and STYLISH this FALL!

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Fall Fashion Tips to Style Your Home and Your Figure!

August 28, 2011 by Debbie Wright

I hope this week’s Cup of Fashion finds you all safe and doing well after Hurricane Irene.  Time to look ahead at a great week to come, with sunshine and support for those neighbors who may need our help.   For many of us,  the kids return to school and the feeling of a starting fresh, fills us all. I don’t think we ever quite lose that feeling that we had as children heading back to school in the Fall, it is a magical time of year.  You may be wondering what these fall fashion tips have to do with home decor, well, the two topics are interrelated on so many levels. To start, when our homes are clean, organized and look presentable, we feel happier, our mood is improved  and we feel in control! The same emotions are felt when our wardrobes are organized, updated and we have a style for the season that flatters us and makes us feel confident.  All is good in our world if the two are connected and in sync.

I have had the distinct pleasure of meeting and knowing an INCREDIBLE woman, whose gift in decorating and pulling looks together for your home is special.  She creates stories with home decor pieces that reflect the feeling in your home and your family. The positive energy that is created with her touch, makes you smile and instantly feel good.  Her name is Laura Smigel, Owner of The Bleu Willow. You can hire Laura to come into your home for a few fall fashion updates like decorating your mantle, tabletop, entryway etc, to give your home a fall look that feels and looks great. It is what I call, an affordable luxury.

Laura and I have a few tips for you to infuse some fall fashion updates into your home and your closet.

1) INFUSE THE OLD WITH THE NEW.

Find new  items or colors that complement your home and your closet.  By adding a few signature things that YOU LOVE , you will be able to re-invent a look for your room or several looks for your wardrobe. Mix n Match instead of overspending. Shopping for vintage pieces will  add personality and uniqueness to your home and wardrobe. Infuse the unexpected into both areas of you life.

2) KEEP IT SIMPLE.

Love this one. Find looks that you like in magazines and duplicate them. If you find a look you love, use it as a roadmap to create  the same look for you. Be sure that when admiring movie star fashions that you focus on a person of similar age and body type.  Look at home decor magazine and pictures that speak to you and would fit into your home.

3) LOVE IT OR LOSE IT.

Stop wasting time and money. Only purchase pieces you LOVE.  If you pause before you purchase, and ask yourself:  DO I LOVE IT? WHERE WILL I PUT IT?  HOW WILL I WEAR IT?  If  the answers are perfectly clear, than move forward.  ( I may actually save you some money with this one, I HOPE I DO.)

4) REFER TO YOUR RESOURCES. It does take a village and with today’s social tools and access,  we can reach experts in all areas.  Email us and we can help you with our affordable services to get the looks you LOVE!

Here are a few recent photo’s of clients I took shopping and we found some great vintage finds to add into their wardrobe, cost under $20.00! STOP IT. Fashion is FUN AND EXCITING!

Take a Look at some of Laura’s treasures – make sure to call if you are interested in any items you see.Find her on Facebook or on http://www.thebleuwillow.com, or 860.264.1556

Yours in Style,

Debbie

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Top Transitional Trend 2011- The Biker Jacket

August 22, 2011 by Debbie Wright

Top Transitional Trend 2011- The Biker Jacket

Rag Bone biker jacket
$1,295 - net-a-porter.com

Biker jacket
£335 - crumpetengland.com

Striped skirt
$40 - bardot.com.au

High waisted skirt
£38 - warehouse.co.uk

Miu Miu platform high heels
$409 - mytheresa.com

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Top Transitional Trend 2011- The Biker Jacket

August 22, 2011 by Debbie Wright

Top Transitional Trend 2011- The Biker Jacket

Rag Bone biker jacket
$1,295 - net-a-porter.com

Biker jacket
£335 - crumpetengland.com

Striped skirt
$40 - bardot.com.au

High waisted skirt
£38 - warehouse.co.uk

Miu Miu platform high heels
$409 - mytheresa.com

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and so it begins, FALL SHOPPING!

August 15, 2011 by Debbie Wright

and so it begins, FALL SHOPPING!

Draped top
$40 - topshop.com

Monsoon jacket
£55 - monsoon.co.uk

Miu Miu gabardine pants
£270 - net-a-porter.com

ALDO platform boots
$110 - aldoshoes.com

3 1 Phillip Lim expandable tote
$950 - net-a-porter.com

Dorothy Perkins beading bracelet
£15 - dorothyperkins.com

Vintage chanel jewelry
€415 - lindestore.com

Dangling jewelry
nationaljeancompany.com

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Wake Up Your Wink with Eyelash Extensions….

August 7, 2011 by Debbie Wright

Eyelash Extensions – the hottest trend happening now  in the beauty business!    You too can have full, lush lashes and you don’t have to have a celebrity budget.  This trend began in Asia and soon worked  its way west . You are probably starting to see eyelash extension services popping up at your local spa’s and salons.  I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Jessica Gonzalez owner of Fabulash, the only EYELASH SALON currently  in the state of Connecticut. She has years of experience with Novalash and is their certified trainer for the Northeast. In the past, your only option for fake lashes came out of a box, were applied with an adhesive and only lasted a day. These new synthetic lashes are applied one lash at a time and can last up to two months.  Monthly fills can keep you looking naturally lush every day of the year.

My top 6 reasons why women  should embrace this trend:

1) Wake up glamorous every day.

2) Your eyes will look brighter and healthier.

3) You eyes natural beauty will be magnified and you will look more youthful.

4) You lashes will look natural, full and luxurious.

5) It is an instant face lift, bringing the attention upward.

6) Save time every morning, its one less step you need  in your morning glam routine!
You also don’t need a celebrity budget to enjoy the beauty benefits that come from you eyelash extensions. Your application at Fabulash, West Hartford, CT is under $200.00.  I am happy to share my recent eyelash extension experience by Jessica of Fabulash. I am hooked, I LOVE THEM !!

Http://www.fabulashextensions.com

I hope you enjoy this weeks Cup of Fashion! I hope you have a bright week filled with new knowledge and excitement in your life.

Your in Style,

Debbie

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The Shades and Shapes of Summer. Your Guide to Choosing Fab Frames!

July 25, 2011 by Debbie Wright

Frame your face this summer with a great pair of shades, it is your #1 summer accessory. Great glasses  protect your face from the sun and they give you an instant style boost. Having great summer style  is easier thank you think, so lets start with your face first.   My favorite place to find the latest trends in eyewear paired with the highest quality of service for over 100 years:  http://www.harveyandlewis.com.  If you are interested in a complimentary SPECS APPEAL style session, email me at debbie@projectcloset.com. I’ll make sure you find the right frames for you in partnership with Harvey and Lewis Opticians.

The top three trends this season:  

Retro Chic (Mad Men Style), Inspired by the 50′s and 60′s, these frames are as classy as they are sassy.  They communicate that you are stylish, modern and appreciate vintage styles.

Prada Spring Collection 2011

Glamour (always in style) – A pair of glamour glasses is a must-have item in every wardrobe. They are a timeless, classic. They communicate that you are sophisticated and stylish and should be taken seriously.

Gucci 2011-2012

Sporty. This is where fashion and function meet. A great pair of well made sports glasses are necessary for the athlete. They communicate that you are in your element and prepared for your sport of choice. You take care of yourself in all ways.

Oakley 2011

There is something for everyone’s taste this season and it is important you know what frames look best on your face shape.

If you have a round face:  You need a frame that balances your curve with sharp lines.  A rectangle or square frame looks great on your face and will give your face definition.

If you have a square face:  You need to balance your face shape with round, curved frames that soften your strong features.

If you have an oval face: You have a well-balanced face shape and you can wear almost any style.

If you have a heart shaped face:  You tend to have higher cheekbones and a narrow chin. Frames that have color accents on the top of the frame will balance your features. Cat-eye styles look fabulous on you.

All frames used in face shape section: PRADA 2011. Thanks to style.masheekcouture.com and fashioncraz.com.

Enjoy your summer, be safe and stylish.

Debbie

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Monday Morning’s Cup of Fashion….

July 17, 2011 by Debbie Wright

Good Morning Fashionistas:

I have decided that after months of  inconsistent blogging that I am going to commit to starting off your week with a Cup of Fashion every Monday morning. This cup will be  filled with great tips,  deals and expert advice on how to feel and look fabulous ALL WEEK!

In this weeks cup of fashion :

DOES DRESSING UP FOR WORK MAKE YOU MORE PRODUCTIVE?

  • 54% believe dressing up has no effect on your productivity
  • 41% believe it makes you more productive                   According to a survey by National Seminars Training  Group.

As an image consultant and stylist I can tell you that my market research proves that when you dress they way YOU want people to perceive you, you stand a much greater chance of getting noticed for the right reasons.  You stand a better chance of getting promoted because your non-verbal communication is saying “I’m ready to move upward.”  Take pride in who you are, what you know and how hard you work to showcase your talents.   I understand that  “life” can throw you  off course and can have an effect on how you pull your look together each day.  You are busy getting the kids ready, making breakfast, feeding the animals, and picking up after everyone, when is there time for YOU? When is there time to prepare yourself for your day to be filled with  productivity, great energy and fulfillment?   Here are a few tips to remind YOU to take the time you deserve .

1) Set your alarm early and give yourself  TIME ! Time is the KEY, stop rushing to put you last! You deserve ME time in the morning.  When you wake up early to pause and prepare,  the rest of the day will thank you.

2) Have a glass of water (before your coffee). You need it for hydration and it’s a great way to wake up.

Based on more than twenty years of clinical and scientific research into the role of health benefit of water for the body, Dr. F. Batmanghelidj MD, a pioneering physician and acclaimed author, shows how water – yes WATER! – can relieve a stunning range of medical conditions. Simply adjusting your fluid and salt intakes can help you treat and prevent dozens of diseases, avoid costly prescriptions drugs, and enjoy vibrant new health.

3) Have your outfit laid out the night before to save you time in the morning.  When choosing your outfit select a look that fits and flatters your shape and makes you feel GOOD!

Adrianna Papell Lace Shift Dress, MyPerfectSale.com $138.00

4) Make sure you choose shoes that look good and are appropriate for the workplace. Shoes do tell a story, make sure you are telling the one you intend to tell.

Circa by Joan & David, Light Brown Reptile – MyPerfectSale.com

Michael Kors Jet Set Berkley $68.00 MyPerfectSale.com

5) Carry a great handbag that pulls your summer look together. Great accessories make the woman!

Bags by Michael by Michael Kors  $158.40 – MY PERFECT SALE.com ON SALE!

6) Be the role model you are for YOU, your family and your employer. Go be the BEST YOU  TODAY and ENJOY ITS REWARDS!

Have a great week, see you next MONDAY!

Yours in Style,

Debbie

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