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With the sounds of fabulous Salon chatter picking up, my deep Southern stylist Chris asked, So what ARE we doin’ to yo haya Doll? We just gonna trim up those ayends?? I lovingly brutalize his vocab. lol!
(*note to Chris: no one can talk like you, but we might try! wink!)
I loved him! He took his FAB droll to the greatest level!
My glorious hair was his favorite, so he confided. I kinda believed him, but I think he went a little outrageous with his favs, (just some of the time).
We did the same thing, every month, dye, trim, style. Just this morning I enjoyed drying my long hair, thankful God didn’t hit my head with the Ugly Stick. Ok, I complained about the grays, B-U-T…
Nope! Cut it off!
Whahaat? NO!
Something new, I was ready for it! 5 years of having the same, or similar, style, length, the Works! It was time for a new ME!
Shocked! Chris tried, but no one was talking me out of The Chopping of The Locks!
With perfect scissor hands, he dropped into the ZONE and… Voila!
Asymmetrical Cut, which flatters my face and neck
(unfortunately for me, this top…, though all the rage in CA , un-flatters me with the illusion of asymmetrical boobs LOL!)
Its perfectly great for Fall, chunky sweaters, scarves, hats, even the big fur coat! LUV LUV
There is nothing more Chic, than a great hair style, to match the young new You!
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Fall is in full color, with vibrant shades to deeper grays. Its the ever glorious shades of the beautiful Scorpio. Mmmmagic!
Michael Kors knit sweater, AMB tie dye top, Marc Fisher boots, Franco Sarto cross-body purse
Model K. Gibson, Photo Shoot by Carmen
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They keep coming back!
I like polka-dots! They have stood the test of time and are back on the racks this Fall!
As a young girl, I remember a particular dress I chose for Easter. White ruffled skirt with black polka-dots and a black cap-sleeve button up top. I loved it! Sadly, I have not donned the dots in years.
The Dots out there now however, have certainly caught my eye!
Rachel Zoe Polka-dot Scarf Top
Kate Spade Maya Dot-print Shift Dress
Kate Spade Cap-Sleeve Top
The power of the Dot is contagious…
So why not brighten up your wardrobe with a few Dots this Fall?!! I certainly will!
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Armani is another example of luxury designer clothing label. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
There is one thing I love about gearing up for Fall. Jackets!
Living in California, I don’t need to shop for heavy jackets till Winter months. Nights are getting cooler and a light layer is nice…
While browsing the Armani Exchange , I found a few styles I simply love! These classy Jackets have an eye-catching appeal that you wouldn’t want to miss.
Peplum Jacket
This new jacket has a touch of feminine flare while staying true to the clean lines.
Suede Trim Leather Jacket
This jacket just says “Sexy” all over it! The suede trim and modern neckline give this leather jacket an enticement all its own.
Croc Embossed Faux Leather Jacket
My Pick ~ This jacket has the endless style of the moto, in a soft elegant look.
Each of these jackets have beautiful, original style that looks HOT in the dark and light! Great with jeans or skirt, grab your jacket and GO…!
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On a Girl’s Night Out, I discovered that there were a lot of men who do not know how to dress. It’s time to get a little personal Fellas!
When dressing for a Friday night out, plan a little sex-appeal into your wardrobe. That’s right!!
She’ll take in the whole package instantly, shirt to shoes. If you have great style, you’ll bag more than brownie points!
Most men I’ve seen go with the long sleeve button up. Don’t do that! Try a different approach.
The V-Neck.
This is probably the sexiest style made for MAN. In every shade, the V-Neck takes casual to class!
The great thing I love about the V-Neck is, versatility.
Dress it up with a dark blazer on cooler nights or wear it alone. You can’t go wrong!
V-Neck sweaters are a nice alternative this Fall, but choose Cashmere to show off your muscle.
Date Tip~ Don’t shave it off! Keep a little scruff. We like it and want to touch it!
Why not draw her attention to you?!
Give yourself an upgrade the next time you go out. Put on the V-Neck.
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What to wear?!!!
When planning an outfit for a date, I give it some extra thought. I love to feel fabulous and sexy, so I choose my pieces carefully.
I chose a white ribbed tank and layered it with a fabulous Armani Exchange moto shirt.
Keeping my look simple, I wore black 4″ heel booties to add height and style.
Silver and burgundy stone earrings gave me the splash of color I needed.
The look I achieved was simple and sexy for my hot date!
He wore a slim-fit Tommy Hilfiger oxford and gray Geoffrey Beene slacks.
To dress up his look, he chose fashionable black Frattelli boots.
For a touch of class and sex-appeal, he rolled his sleeves the Italian way.
The Italian Way –
1. Unbutton the cuff.
2. Take the edge of the cuff and flip the whole cuff back.
3. Drag the cuff slowly up past your elbow until the bottom seam of the cuff is in your elbow pit.
4. Fold the extra 3-5 inches of sleeve up, to secure the cuff above your elbow.
The cuff won’t come undone and the look is timeless Class.
On this date, both of us chose to keep our looks simple. By this, we emphasized our figures and drew attention to only one piece.
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Sandals are the first choice in shoe fashion where I live in California. Wedges are EVERYWHERE!
I love mine and have several pairs to choose from. But… I always need more!
At a recent Wine and Chocolate Stroll in fashionable downtown Danville, women were out in their cute wedges for some guaranteed night fun. I had on my preferred heels, but what I saw, I loved!
I normally choose my colorful wedges for day-wear, however I think I’ll pull out a pair the next time I’m out at night as well!
Here’s to finding the versatile wedge!
My Picks:
Chinese Laundry
Lucky Brand
Naughty Monkey at Zappos
Seychelles
and my absolute favorite
Cesare Paciotti
Of course I’d wear those Cesare Paciotti’s anywhere! But for the casual fun in my downtown, I’d have to choose Naughty Monkey for their flare.
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The last few summers, white shades have caught my eye. I love it! I don’t see white too often but when I do… “Guy, you look HOT!”
With the new crazy shade styles out now, white is a great move!
I saw a cool dude today sporting what looked like a pair of Spy Optic’s. Very Nice!
My Picks:
Spy Optic Quanta
If White is your style, then check out Clear!
Oakley Polarized Crankcase
Not every guy should wear white sunglasses. Fall in the age range of teens to 40’s and you can pull them off with hot style!
Tip: If your body looks like it has less muscle than fat, then stay away from wearing white. Choose shades of grey or black to look your cool.
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There are some nice selections out for spring and summer wear. Now that the West Coast heat wave is hitting early, I’m having fun sporting my sandals every day.
On a recent trip down the coast, I had the opportunity to view many who tread the path of cool California footwear.
The ones that got an immediate red flag… Crocs.
In very recent years, I have seen less and less of these brightly-colored clown shoes where I live. But they keep showing up!
Parents, C’mon! Have a little taste! Unlike the sizes suggest, in my opinion they are NOT for the entire family. At least not in public!
Save your dollars for a cooler pair of summer shoes.
I came across Amphibian shoes years ago and I still like them just the same! They are my first choice for beach, hiking, trips to Disneyland and the like.
Try this tasteful alternative that supports comfort, in any active setting.
My Picks:
Salomon Techamphibian 3
for him
The NorthFace Hedgefrog 2
for her
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