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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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