Is Kohl's the New Fashionista Hot Spot?

Well it seems that Kohls has done it again. First they brought out Simply Vera Vera Wang, (which is reminiscent of Banana Republic with an Anthropologie twist), and now they've brought us Elle. This innovative line created by Elle Magazine and sold exclusively at Kohls. I personally find the idea genius. I mean it was only a matter of time, after seeing runway shows, boutique openings, and interviewing fashion icons, that Elle magazine would want to develop their own designer line.

Now the only questions left to ask are, Will the clothes measure up to other designer lines as far as quality and wearability? And. How long will the line stick around? I am curious to know if anyone has purchased a piece of the Elle Collection? Weigh in and let me know what you have and how you feel about it. Good prices... Quality fabrics...Good fit...Creative designs? How does it compare to all the other beautiful clothing we see in the glossy pages of Elle magazine?

Now You Can Decorate Your Home and Eat Your Cake Too

It's that time of year to start celebrating, whether it's a graduation, a memorial day bbq, or a pool party, it's time to get your home fashionably ready for guests. With just a few tweaks, your place can resemble a cool NY loft or an island resort. The trick is to pick a theme and choose colors that reflect your personality.

My plan for my home is to incorporate more of a summer feeling to the place. I'm going for a "California Sunshine" look. Partly because I'm obssessed with LA right now, and also because I love bright colors.

I'm going to get some new fabric and make covers for my throw pillows, and I would like to buy some lanern lights to hang in the dining room (which we don't even dine in and just use as an office).

There are so many cool stores and sites to help get you started. You can check out one of my favs ikea, also a new favorite to Ask Drew (he almost bought the whole store :->) or check out Husque brand by Marc Harrison, and there's www.2modern.com to name a few.

Whichever way you decide to decorate, make sure you're having fun while doing it. And don't forget about the brands that are beautiful and looking out for the environment and atmosphere. They get double cool points from me.

cool fabrics to get creative


2modern.com pillow


recycled macadamia nut bowls: great for party snacks

How to Take Back Your Closet in 3 Easy Moves!

It's that time of year when you need to take back ownership of your closet. I know mine was really starting to get crowded, and unfortunately it was full of stuff I wasn't even wearing. The first thing you'll want to do is remove all articles of clothing that look frumpy, don't fit, or are just not your color.

Next go back through and pull out anything that you have not worn in the last two years. Seriously, if you have not worn it by now then it is not going to be worn anytime soon. And it's wasting it's time in your closet when someone else could be enjoying it. (Do allow yourself to keep those favorite pair of skinny jeans that you plan to squeeze yourself back into one day!)

A little trick for next year is to hang everything in your closet facing right. Then after you wear an item, place it back in the closet facing left. At the end of the season, you can easily remove the items that are still facing right.

Ok so now you have all of the unwanted items, and now it's time to separate them into different groups. Make one pile of items "good enough" to sell at your local resale shop or on eBay, and another pile for donation. The cool thing is once your old items sell, you can go out and buy this season's cute new spring fashions. Do not be afraid to completely purge your closet, you will thank yourself later. Here are a few items to motivate you...

Designer Fashion Real or Faux?

So I'm talking to my sister a couple days ago, and she's raving about the $4000 pair of Balenciaga Gazon Cage Bleue Semelle Rose heels that Beyonce rocked at the American Music Awards. And apparently she's not the only one that is dying for a pair. Lucky for her, Bakers has made an amazingly great knock off of these baleciaga stilettos for about 80 bucks.

Faux Pair


Now there is a bit of a wait list for these shoes, but if you're a diva that likes to go out on her own and not follow every trend, then you can get a pair in black or white (which I actually like better.) The originals are just a little too colorful and toy-like for my taste.

Keep Bakers on your list of places to check cuz it doesn't stop there. They've also made an even better knock off of the balenciaga open toe boots, which Tracee Ellis Ross wore beautifully. (Real not Fake) The real ones will hit you up for $1650, but thanks to Bakers you can get yours for a little more than $100. You never know which shoes they'll do next...



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