May the year ahead be filled  with Peace,Happiness, Health and Love.

Have a Glamorous New Years Eve!

*illustration by Ruben Toledo

Well if this isn’t the best beauty buy for New Years Eve I don’t know what is:

 Bobbie Brown Party Shimmer Brick.

 Available at Barneys for $40.00

http://www.barneys.com/Party-Shimmer-Brick/00505014636714,default,pd.html?cgid=BARNEYS

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Bobbie Brown’s Party Collection: $65.00

There were so many Glamour Girl moments this year. In my humble opinion…no one lived up to the title better than Kate Middleton. As Kate embarked on her new duties as the Duchess of Cambridge she solidified her place in history as a Royal with grace,elegance and oodles of style. Never one to have a misstep when it comes to her fashion choices I think we can learn allot from this Glamour Girl going forward into the New Year.   

Let’s Review:  

Lesson #1. You don’t have to spend gobs of cash to look like a million bucks. Kate wore an Issa dress that retails for a little over $300.00 when she announced her engagement with Prince William. P.S. The dress sold out in under 24 hours after her appearance. The pink long dress is also an Issa creation.

Lesson #2. Embrace  the use of color.

Lesson #3- Apparel with clean lines will stand the test of time. 

Lesson #4- Evening wear needn’t be “over the top” for you to stand out. The most important aspect of any garment is that it should accentuate your most positive attributes. Notice how simple and elegant Kate’s choices are in all her apparel selections-especially when it comes to evening wear. She looks so comfortable yet stunning. Side note: Accessories are well appointed and at a minimum.

Lesson #5. Your best accessory is always a smile.

Feeling a little maxed out?

 I may just have the collection to re-invigorate you! Here’s a peak at the upcoming Max Mara Studio Colleciton for Spring 2012. 

Feeling better???? I knew you would!

 Fashion  always has a way of putting a little “spring” in your step! 

It’s THAT time of year. You know what I mean by that don’t you? Christmas is over, its days before New Years and there are so many winter clearance sales your head is spinning like an eggnog hangover. Oddly enough with all the Christmas clearance sales and cashmere markdowns you find yourself longing for something that says SPRING!

How about a perfect pair of polka dot pumps to get you through the onset of winter doldrums? Moschino has a spectacular pair that are “spot on” for curing whatever holiday hangover you may be having.

Now if that doesn’t get you pumped up, I don’t know what will…..

Moschino Cheap Chic Polka Dot Pump

I am off to be with family for the holidays.

 I want to wish each and every one of you

a joyous

and

blessed holiday!

Next posting: December 27,2011 

Alexa Chung for Net-a-porter Magazine. 

 Tuxedo by Tom Ford

 image courtesy of Pinterest.