Alice + Olivia Fall RTW... love love love

ALICE + OLIVIA

I love what they've done for Fall! I love the textures and combinations! Totally retro but so chic!

We all know how much I love my fur jackets... this look is to die for! Great earth tones, perfect for fall.

This skirt is just glam glam.

Draping and layers

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Donna Karan DKNY for HAITI

Donna Karan's Haiti fundraiser! Maybe I'm DKNY in the making! She's a Haiti philanthropist, and so am I! I didn't know we had this in common! Really amazing contribution she made to creating awareness of the devastating situation that still exists in Haiti today! Her efforts are a "three-part" cause: Education, health care and cultural preservation. New found love for her! Remember Haiti <3

Ashton & Demi

Calvin Klein

Bill Clinton who is known for supporting efforts in Haiti. In his speech he talked about global warming and DK's efforts to help Haitian Artists

"This is Zen," Betsey Johnson exclaimed, inhaling deeply, at Donna Karan's Haiti fundraiser and awards ceremony last night—an odd way to describe a bustling charity event, perhaps, but the air in Karan's Urban Zen shop was rich with cinnamon-scented essential oils, not to mention feel-good vibes. When she wants to, Karan can haul in some heavy hitters: Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore, Calvin Klein, Michael Douglas, and Sarah Jessica Parker were among those who lent their support to the designer's three-part cause of education, health care, and cultural preservation. In the process, they paid respect to Karan's late husband, Stephan Weiss, in whose memory her Urban Zen Foundation honored Bill Clinton, Dr. Mehmet Oz, and education philanthropist Courtney Ross. As it did at Weiss' funeral ten years ago, the weather added some drama. "That was Stephan," Karan said, visibly moved, upon hearing a thunderclap. "He loved thunderstorms." Later, as the likes of Uma Thurman and Robert De Niro dined on vegetarian sushi and penne pasta, most of the electricity in the room had its source in a certain tall, silver-haired guest up front. In his speech, President Clinton touched on everything from global warming to Karan's heroic efforts to help Haitian artists. "He's my most admired human being on the planet, I think, apart from my husband," Patti Hansen declared, within earshot of Keith Richards. "Before he leaves, he'll connect with everyone in one way or another," predicted Kenneth Cole. The former president did nothing to contradict either one of them, but he did note that he owes some of his success to the suit Karan put him in for his first inauguration. "That was a bigger deal than she let on, because a lot of the political and social elite in American thought I came from the wrong side of the room," Clinton explained. "Once I got Donna's clothes on, I had street cred in Washington." The former president's smart three-piece suit suggested he's dressed to impress ever since.

— Darrell Hartman

Spring Cleaning

It's that time of year again! The sun hasn't decided to shine down on us yet, but I was in desperate need of boxing up the winter wardrobe and unveiling the summer lovin's... Of course by adding a few key pieces to my closet... I had to get a little silk blazer, some wedges and of course, a tan!

Let's face it, I have A LOT of clothes.. 2 closets full, not including the boxes, dresser and closet at my mom's house! I think most can agree, it's too hard to let some things go. I think, "that sweater, I'll wear it next winter, for sure..." But it's collected dust over the years. My good friend suggested having a Clothes Exchange Party. Invite a bunch of friends and their unwanted articles and trade! Brilliant idea... just need to find the time to do it! Another girl's trash is someone else's treasure, that's for sure.

More to come..

girls got scarves....

Grammy's Fashion 2010 Recap.. The Good, The Bad, and the WTF?

Grammy's Fashion 2010 Recap.. The Good, The Bad, and the WTF?

What Will Be Worn in 2011?

Some beg to differ, but I thought Pink's dress was quite flattering, mostly because I adore her...

This looks like a prom dress from 'Romy & Michelle's Highschool Reunion'. Bad.

There are no words to explain. Classless.

Gotta love the curvy Beyonce'. This dress was on some of the 'Worst' lists, but from a designer stand point, the detail is beautiful.

Oh Britney, why do you do this to yourself :( ???

Rhianna looked stunning in 2010, but this year she has to match her attire to her bright red hair... I'm thinking she will go with an edgy look.

I remember this Katy Perry dress, and I very much disliked it... too much Halloween costume, not enough class. As for Miley, not sure if she will even make it this year due to her recent youtube bloopers...

Taylor & Carrie: Two beautiful women, in beautiful gowns. Need not say more.

This is definitely not a comparison, because there is no competition. Lea Michele's dress is fabulous, I would wear this, but God knows I have an obsession with feathers... As for Snooks, hopefully she will still be filming her new 'scripted', yet somehow reality show with J.wow...

She takes the cake, she's a Goddess, enough said. SO excited to see what masterpiece she will create this year.

Tune in on February 13 for the 53rd Annual Grammy's. Lots of Best & Worst dressed to look forward to!

A fashion wonder of the world... C.Madeleine's

"10,000 square feet of vintage paradise," says Elle magazine....and I had the pleasure of visiting C.Madeleine's, a true fashion wonder of the world. The store is filled with classic vintage, including runway and there was even a couture room, I spent WAY too much money in there! A Chanel room, Nina Ricci, Dior, Louis.. you name it, and it's there. According to Vogue magazine, it is, "Miami's best kept secret." This is true, Calvin Klein's crew happened to be in the store the same time I was, rummaging through 1970's shoes to collect inspiration for their 2013 accessories line. If you ever get the opportunity to visit Miami, C.Madeleine's is a must!

Visit the website at: www.cmadeleines.com

FULL-LENGTH VINTAGE LYNX AND FOX FUR COAT

CHANEL CHOCOLATE VINTAGE SKIRT SUIT

80's Carolina Herrera below...

Inside the couture room

For the love of Accessories: At Paris’ Haute Joaillerie Day

Dior: Who could ask for more...

Chez Dior Joaillerie, the setting,

too, is a gem.

I got a similar pair for Christmas from Manhatten...

Chanel: Enough said.

After her lover Boy Capel’s death, Coco Chanel traveled to Venice for a change of scene. The trip to the great port city opened the door to a new love story—one with exotic cultures (and their jewelry), from Istanbul to Russia and points East. Chanel’s haute jewelers channeled the visit with a colorful array of rubies, emeralds, and pink sapphires worked into an articulated necklace for the Mosaique suite and the Persian cuff (pictured).

Van Cleef & Arpels The original Zip—the brainchild of the Duchess of Windsor, who sketched out an idea for a platinum and diamond necklace in 1938—took 12 years to create.

Boucheron
Creatures both mythical and real join the signature Adam snake in the Boucheron bestiary, among them Pegasus, a dragon, gazelles, pandas, swans and a one-of-a-kind Aurelia Auriata jellyfish with a body in carved rose quartz.

Quote of the day..

Today, I was driving, listening to Taylor Swift Radio on Pandora. She is always a pick me up when I need one. She is my inspiration for my quote of the day:

"Well you drive me crazy half the time, the other half I'm only trying to let you know that what I feel is true...& I'm only me when I'm with you..."