Enquiring minds want to know.

Today I received an email from a faithful follower who asked what a proposed style maven like myself would typically wear on the weekend. Since I've never posted about weekend wear or my own for that matter, I consider it a fair question. To tell you the truth I find it ironic to receive a question about my weekend wear when I was just discussing with a girlfriend of mine just the same thing and my lack there of. I really don't have what I call "dress down" wear because typically on the weekends I don't do much. When I do, I tend to pull together bits and pieces of my work wear which is streamlined to look somewhat "casual". Even though a lot of my wear can transcend into casual clothing I would really like to build a stylish, yet effortless and comfortable weardrobe just for weekends sake.

Here is a look put together as I am heading off to my son's 1st football game for the season. (THey won 6-0) Go Jacguars!

weardrobe details: boyfriend jeans, husbands/scoop neck shirt, Old Navy/scarf, Old Navy/bejeweled sandals, Kenneth Cole

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Style for thought

I stumbled across an interesting rant the other day over at Imogen's spot where the topic of discussion was on an all to common conundrum for women about why we let ourselves go. In my reading, I began to ponder one of the questions that was posed on whether it's right for a woman (or person) to be labeled as vain or self centered just because they choose to take pride in their personal image.

I felt it worthy to expound on this question because all too often I think people sometimes label me on this same basis. I think honing in on one's self image is not vanity but merely a nonverbal form of communication one makes in expressing the love, care and respect they have for themselves. This is a viewpoint I can embrace and use to my advantage and it's not for vanity's sake or because I'm self centered. I merely use it as a tool in boosting not only my self confidence and self esteem but my happy quotient as well. Just the mere task of getting my hair done or wearing a killer ensemble can uplift my spirits to exponential levels, which greatly impacts my interactions with everyone around me in a positive way.

Ok, so even though I live in the suburbs and I'm a full time wife, mother and working woman; your wondering why go through all the rigmarole when I should have more important things to focus on than my appearance. That may be true but I can't ignore the fact that "I" matter just as much as every other thing and person in my life. I feel showcasing that fact through having a tailored self image and a couture personal style is something to be celebrated not shunned. So maybe in that regard, I am a little self centered because I choose to live a life where precious time and effort is spent in catering to my self image and how I'm presented to the world. But if I'm wrong in my tactics and so called self involved mindset...then believe me I don't want to be right.

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Weardrobe details: retro floral dress, B-Squared/ 80's inspired earrings, thrift/shoes, Kenneth Cole/belt, Claire's

And then there were 15!

So last night was the premiere of Project Runway and I already have faves of who I believe show the most talent in creativity, innovation and free style. (To be revealed at a later date) Ari was the first to be voted off and even though she is "out there" mentally, I find it quite baffling she made the cut to make the final 16 based on skill alone. What peeked the panelists interest in selecting her? Even after viewing some of her sketches, video bio as well as that hideous space odyssey inspired getup she designed last night (are you kidding me) only confirmed my hypothesis that she doesn't possess the much needed quotient for any designer...STYLE. The guest judge for the featured premiere was Lindsay Lohan and surprisingly enough I found myself agreeing with some of the comments she made as she tried schooling Ari on the importance of client/designer relationships. Can't believe I'm going to say this but YOU TELL HER LINDSAY. Next week's challenge will be designing for a real celebrity...who will it be? Stay tuned.

Air traffic control...we are clear for take off!

It's finally here! The runaway child from Bravo, Project Runway has finally settled into it's new aircraft carrier on the Lifetime network. So buckle your seatbels and make sure all tray tables are in their upright position as we are in for one helluva flight!
I am such a fan of the show and have been for the past 5 seasons. This season seems to have a more diverse group (age/ethnicity) than ever before. Which is great because we'll have a chance to behold the creative minds and talents of people spanning a broader cultural base.
Stay tuned for reviews from the premiere tomorrow.