Get Carried Away with SJP

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For years, 15 to be exact; women everywhere have been in love with the Carrie Bradshaw look. Sex in the City was an HBO series that not only was addicting, but was also extremely impactful in the lives and openness of women. While actress Sarah Jessica Parker, played a stylish city gal on scene, her own style is one to admire as well. She is a fashion risk taker, who knows her body and is sure of her style. Not afraid to take a chance, SJP can be found on red carpets, or city street corners in NY looking like a million fabulous bucks.  

After all the celeb clothing lines and exclusive looks at every retailer these days, I have grown tired of the cheap and tawdry. The news of Sarah Jessica Parker’s very own show line in collaboration with the one and only classic Carrie Bradshaw brand, Monolo Blahnik, really re-ignites my fashion spirit.

In a recent Harpers Bazaar interview, the actress and show designer talks about her inspiration for the line, saying it will have a lot of vintage flair and Ohio functionality. The shoes will play off new neutrals and classic motifs, and will be exclusive to Nordstroms, with prices ranging from $200-400. Not bad for the true Carrie Bradshaw Monolo. The line will be called SJP, and is scheduled to launch in 2014.  

Mark Schwartz Tuesday Illustration Inspiration

"Mark Schwartz is an accomplished shoe designer and artist. He has been designing shoes for over 20 years for some of the biggest names in our industry.

Born in New York City, Mark has traveled the world gaining inspiration for his ideas from artist Andy Warhol, who Mark beneficially watched at work and knew for two years. Warhol encouraged and helped Schwartz cultivate his artistic renderings of shoes while Schwartz was working for Roger Vivier as an assistant designer and creative director. Mark Schwartz is now pioneering a new shade of talent within his work by exploring the grace and eclecticism of footwear as works of art." 

I love his work, such a creative genius. This makes me want to go and draw. For more check out virtualshoemuseum.com

TIP TIP HOORAY: SHOE ALERT

Work with ONLY 6 main shoes this season. 

Yves Saint Laurent Mirror Heel $1150

Despite popular belief from unfashionable folks. Your shoes do make your look. No matter what you wear, a busted crusted tennis shoe or heel will WITH OUT A DOUBT ruin a perfectly good ensemble. 

Surveys have shown that women, when asked what they look at while making a first impression. SHOES along with personality, smile and style will top the list. Why are women obsessed with shoes? Well, I can not say but I think the saying "to know where you are going, you have to know where you have been" comes into play. So if I can't tell where you've been or where you going by looking at you shoes, probably not a good impression. I say this to say, fashion is not about duplication of trendy looks, it is about wearing what you love. You don't have to try hard, just make sure your shoes pull your outfit together. 

Rebecca Taylor $195

I pick 6 shoes, because adding in new shoes for events or special occasions is fine, but six main go to shoes give you wardrobe diversity but allow you to create a cohesive seasonal style. The fun in fashion comes from the addition of eye popping stand out pieces. Picking six shoes allow them to be fun, funky and original shoes that really impact even the more boring of outfits. 

My six shoe-whos 
-Something BOLD--I like a bold shoe (Red, Blue or neon Pink) doesn't matter has long as it is in a bold COLOR. 

Casadei $880

-Something WILD-- Leopard print heels or flats go with anything and everything and add a fun touch to a simple outfit. 

-Something CLASSIC-- Pick the goto anytime any place heel in a simple classic design and color. BLACK/BEIGE/BROWN heels always go.

-BOOTS-- Self explanatory you do not enter into fall/winter without a great pair of boots (you pick the cut ankle-knee-thigh) 

                                      -The BOOTIE--I love a bootie, they look good with skirts, cropped pants and dresses. Fun and Modern MUST

Manolo Blahnik $795

-NUDE-- Nude heels are classic but for me a must have. I love my nude heels they elongate the leg by blending in to your natural skin tone. Every women and man loves a long leg. THE END

**Feel free to sub in a fun flirty surprise when ever you feel necessary, but with a core six you will easily be able outfit yourself, and build a wardrobe around specific pieces. 



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Shoe selections can be found at www.NeimanMarcus.com

INTRODUCING FIND IT FASHION

I am happy to announce the creating and launch of my new site FINDITFASHION.COM The site is the newest addition to my own little world of fabulous, and contains tips, trends and fashion finds from across the web. I have also included other blogs and magazine articles I love and find helpful.

The idea behind the site is to bring fabulous fashion finds for the coming season to one place. Every month I update the site with different fashion finds and reviews in sections like: Fashion Favorites, From the Runway, Trends and Mind Body & Sole. I also add in pages every month on topics and trends that I am into. Some months I may showcase shoes, accessories and handbags; while other months I might showcase trendy looks like leather, prints and romantic pieces. At finditfashion.com  you can find and follow the fashion you love, while staying up to date on the trends of the season. 

Make sure you visit FIND IT FASHION for more tips, trends and fashion finds. . . 

See YOU there. 

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle

Making the most of your wardrobe

By: Jennifer Fernandez

Sad to see your favorite summer looks go? Don't be. In this troubled economy, make the most of past season favorites by incorporating them into your fall wardrobe. Save money and reduce the amount of clothes you buy, by resorting to key pieces you loved from seasons before. Reuse past fall/winter pieces, by adding layers, accessories and color. Recycle looks from past seasons by refreshing them for the season to come, add accessories and simple additions like; broaches, buttons and tailoring to make an old look new again.

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The easiest summer-to-fall wardrobe recycle is the summer dress. Transform a maxi or peplum sundress by adding layers. A fitted sweater looks great over a peplum if it stops at the waste where the peplum begins. A cardigan fits perfect over a summer maxi especially when cinched at the waist. Other summer looks gone fall, the dress short can easily transform for fall with the addition of thick winter stockings and boots. For fall/winter 12, layers are IN layer up some of your summer favorites and get the most for your money.

Day Time Rewind: Make your look last day to night. Accessories are the easiest way to change a look from work to play. Daytime calls for layers, simple jewelry and comfortable footwear. For the night, take off your layers, replace daytime jewels with look at me bling and sub your comfy flats or wedges for sexy sky high heels to transform you into a night time showstopper.

FOR MORE WARDROBE TIPS & FASHION FUN VISIT ME AT WWW.FINDITFASHION.COM For monthly updates, tips, trends and fashion finds. 

Season Shape Up

Season Shape Up Get Your Closet Ready For The Season To Come By: Jennifer Fernandez

Seasons come and go whether our closets like it or not.  Unfortunately not all our wardrobe favorites will make the cut.  When it comes to whipping our wardrobe into shape it is important  to know what we have to see what it is we need. For most fashion  lovers the closet purge can be quite overwhelming, but have no fear  your easy season shape-up is here. First thing's first, it is important to know that a closet purge is not as  hard as it seems. Start the purge by going through your wardrobe,  Break down your closet into three piles: NEW LOVE, OLD LOVE  and NO LOVE. NEW LOVE: This pile consists of new and semi new pieces, fit for  the season to come. New love is a pilecontaining newly purchased  pieces ready-to-wear. Many of the items in this pile will become key  pieces for the next season. OLD LOVE: Oldies but goodies are essentials for your look this season.  Keep great blouses, pants and blazers in rotation that you can layer.  Also select favorites from the year before that might still come in handy.  With old love, be strong and store things you like but never wear.  Chances are, if it did not make the cut before, it will most likely  sit the bench going forward. NO LOVE: Pieces from the season before that cannot make the transition,  need to be stored somewhere other than the front of your closet. Get past  season looks out of the way by packing them up in tubs or moving them  to the back of your closet. Even if stored, a good fashion builder remembers  to keep classics and labels for the future. Other no love pieces include:  old worn clothes, out of season pieces, things that do not fit and things  you never wear. After sorting your wardrobe into three specific piles, you can easily  determine what you have. Look through the new and old love piles pick  out ten key pieces for the season. These ten pieces should be a logical  arrangement of jackets, blouses, pants, dresses and skirts all capable  of mixing and matching with other wardrobe items. Upon deciding  on your favorite ten, find and create atleast two outfit options for each item,  hanging them together in you closet. Now that you have organized your wardrobe, you are ready to shop for a  few much needed seasonal pieces. The outfits you have created will give  you an idea of what you have and what you still need for the season.  An organized seasonal closet makes it easier to buy quality over  quantity because it keeps you aware of what you need over what you  want. Finally, splurge on shoes, jackets and handbags that can go season to  season and year to year, while only investing in minimal trendy items.  Trends help keep your wardrobe fresh, but should not overshadow classics.  Remember, first impressions are not only based off of what you say,  but also how you look saying it. Wear clothes you like and know  look great, over what is trendy. Everyone can have fashion, but only  the unique and fabulous have style.