Everyday Fashion for Curvy Petite Women
I have been trying to figure out what else to wear with my glitter booties and decided that leopard was the way to go. Loving the mix of peach, sea foam green, and purple for a nod to the color blocking trend. Glitter Booties & Leopard by aprilgolightly featuring sheer tops Miu Miu glitter
Fall 2011 Telephone Booth Quick Change Go from Work to Dinner in a Flash by aprilgolightly featuring a chain necklace When I was working for this Italian restaurant during my teens, my boss always complementing my quick change abilities. He pointed out how I fast I changed out of my work clothes into evening … Read more
This fall I have been mixing so many colors together that I would never considered in the past. This is my take on color blocking and mixing some very cool prints today. I would love to wear this outfit! Mix of Power Colors by aprilgolightly featuring gemstone jewelry Wet Seal wool sweater $27 – wetseal.com Sportmax military … Read more
Street Style : New York by marina-castro featuring a duffle bag
Neon Night Out with BCBG by aprilgolightly featuring high heels
Annie Hall might not have had the best taste in men, but her menswear look has been emulated since the film’s debut in 1977. Break out a suit and tie with some tasseled flats. As a petite gal, I am shying away from the flats and opting for some height with a tasseled heel. You … Read more
My fiancé is an awesome filmmaker and photographer that loves to take pictures of me, but sadly we have very few pictures together. This made our engagement photo shoot ultra important! We have a ton of empty picture frames sitting around the house waiting for our nauseating couple shots that adorn side tables of people … Read more
I ain’t afraid of no ghosts, but I’d rather wear a costume referencing pop culture. Halloween has always been a means for me to express my creativity. Normally, I guard my Halloween costume choice until the final unveiling on Halloween. I literally (properly defined) start planning for the holiday starting on November 1 every year … Read more
I-Ella is an amazing fashion website gearing toward the do-good-fashionista in all of us. You can buy, sell, and swap designer items with confidence and be social responsible at the same time. Cannot beat that! Look good and feel good…where do I sign up? I-ELLA sets aside 10% of every transaction fee for a charity or … Read more
April combines two dresses into one cute look!
Now that fall is here, I paired my Miu Miu inspired DIY booties with a pair of dark wash skinny jeans. The best part of the glitter trend is that they act as a neutral. I threw on the polkadot jacket because I like to slip them into my outfits in fun and unexpected ways. … Read more
Wearing: Emilio Pucci top from Consignment Shop Encore Plus; Tahari Tweed Pink Skirt; Jewelmint Desert Rose Necklace; Jewelmint Western Wonder Bracelet; Swarovski Bracelet; Swarovski Earrings; Ralph Lauren Lucite Sunglasses; and Burberry Sandals.
As I was looking at the snap-shots of the Fall 2011 runway, I decided that I must have the Miu Miu Glitter Bootie! Once the sparkle ankle booties were released on Bergdorf.com with a price tag of $890.00, I immediately concluded that I would have to stop eating during the Fall in order to get them by winter!
Everyone is venting their frustrations about the ebayers selling Missoni for Target items for double the price of retail, but no one is talking about the original price markup on these iconic goods. I am sure that the cost to make half of the Missoni for Target items is less than a dollar. It is all … Read more
I finally tried out Rent the Runway! I have been on the mailing list for a while, but was apprehensive since I prefer to re-wear my clothing. I decided to try it out for my engagement photo shoot because I was having a hard time finding a dress locally. Also, I know that if I … Read more
Missoni is coming to Target this Tuesday (9-13-2011) for a limited time. I have been looking for a Missoni item to add to my closet for months and I almost bought a Missoni towel from Gilt a few weeks ago. But, once I heard that Missoni was making a line for Target, I stopped looking and … Read more
Tomorrow is labor day and I plan to wear white jeans to work on Tuesday in direct protest to the fashion rule forbidding this. The origins of this rule are debatable, but most people agree that it has something to do with the end of summer. Labor day is a reminder to put away leisure-wear … Read more
During the hunt for the perfect wedding ring for my future husband, I started browsing on Tiffany website and had the pleasure of discovering Paloma Picasso’s new Venezia collection. It is inspired by the beautiful city of Venice, Italy. Paloma’s Goldoni is based on the ornate cast iron gates that offer a glimpse through the windows … Read more
I cannot fight my craving for colored jeans any longer! Day after day I open my closet and every neutral piece is screaming to be matched with a pair of fire-engine red jeans from J. Brand, my favorite jean company. I love every pair of J.Brand jeans and would have a closet full of them … Read more
TOMS are my dream shoe come true. They help people, look adorable, and are extremely comfortable. With every pair purchased, TOMS gives a pair of shoes to a child in need. I finally purchased my first pair when I was in L.A. a few weeks ago. I have been wearing everywhere. I have worn them … Read more