Once upon a time lace was only reserved for wedding wear aka bridal gowns. But that was long ago and today is a whole different story. Lovely  lace and ruffles in particular have made a major comeback this summer and the look can be frilly, feminine and modern. The thrill of the frill can be purchased at all price points and if you have a stash of cash might I suggest perusing the collection from Zimmerman.com or if you don’t want to break the bank I have a few suggestions…just scroll down and click the pic to be sent to the source. Enjoy!

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Zimmerman Collection S/S 2017

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And..for some super affordable options might I suggest:

Lulu’s.com Maxi Dress $96.00

Bardot Halter/Nordstrom.com $119.00

Boston Proper Lace Maxi $169.00

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I’ve yet to meet a woman that doesn’t covet a beautiful Chanel jacket (or Chanel anything for that matter). We’d all  love to have one or two or ten Chanel jackets in our closet if given an unlimited budget BUT ……let’s be real! So what’s a Glamour Girl  to do in her quest to quell this craving that does not seem to be subsiding any time in the remote future? I have OPTIONS. Options are good. Here are a few suggestions that should aid in helping you hang your own Chanel or  very relative facsimile in your closet in the very near future.

Option #1. Lucky you-if you have an unlimited budget or subscribe to the notion of Investment Dressing (i.e. saving your cash and only purchasing one to two items per season) than by all means you can stroll into your nearest Chanel Boutique  and purchase your jacket right off that rack. Yes-you my darling have your very own, never been worn Chanel Jacket. (Side note: Very upscale stores are called Boutiques  so you feel more EXCLUSIVE..(that and the mere fact that you’re shopping  a boutique numbs your brain ever so slightly so pricing isn’t as jarring).

Chanel Jacket
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Option #2 If you can’t afford  a brand  new (never been worn) Chanel why not consider all the resale options out there. The jacket below is available at buymywardrobe.com (just click on image).

You can also source jackets on numerous online site or scour resale shops. Tradesy.com/Poshmark.com Firstdibs.com,eBay.

Image courtesy of buymywardrobe.com Click on Image to purchase this item.

Option #3. Affordable ready to wear options of our beloved Chanel jacket are available everywhere…This one from Boston Proper is $159.00 and NO that is not a typo.

Image Courtesy of Boston Proper $159.00

Option #4. If you can sew at an intermediate level YOU are so in luck-because you can make your own for a fraction of the price. Patterns are available on nearly every pattern site: (Vogue/McCalls/Burda/Simplicity ) and you have endless options as to how you want your jacket to look when it comes to length, fit and fabrication. Side Note: To keep the Chanel vibe going really think twice if you choose any fabrication other than Boucle.

Image Courtesy of Burda Style.com

Summer temps are still simmering close to 100 degrees in L.A.  BUT that doesn’t mean one can’t start longing for some really great looks for Fall. Right?!  One of the most colorful collections for the season ahead is from Alice and Olivia- and just between you and I….. it is swoon worthy. Bring on the cooler temps …Pleeeeeeezzzzzz

All images Courtesy of Vogue.com

Monday’s can be a bit tasking to get through so I thought you might just need a moment of Chanel to lift your mood.  In a word Bee…utiful!

All images courtesy of the Chanel Haute Couture Spring 2016 Collection via Style.com

Today’s “Stripe  Story” courtesy of the ever fabulous Ralph Lauren (Spring 2016 collection).

Self Portrait Azalea Dress

Self Portrait Balloon Sleeve Lace Panel Gown

Self Portrait Strapless Dress

Self Portrait pleated Crochet maxi

We all have one. That one friend that ALWAYS looks fabulous, Never a hair out of place, or a chipped nail for that matter BUT we love her anyway because she is a true blue friend. In all the years I have known Penny every and I do mean every outfit is perfection so it was no surprise when Pen mentioned she loved this new designer she had just discovered and by discover I mean purchased a dress from Self Portrait. What can I say the girl is eternally flawless but I love her anyway because…I’m a giver. Check out this label at https://www.shopbop.com/ and thank Penny for the fashion tip.

Penny in a burgundy Self Portrait dress. Picture perfect!

I fell in love with designer Mara Hoffman last year. I don’t know if it’s her fabulous sense of color, her sleek silhouettes or simply that her clothes really flatter a woman’s curves. Here are three of my favorite dresses from her most recent collection that I am absolutely craving. Soooo colorful and perfect for Summer.

Mara Hoffman Diamond Swing Dress

Mara Hoffman Midi tie back dress

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Mara Hoffman Wrap top Maxi Dress

Jimmy Choo has gone to the dogs and that is a very good thing. Seems that the peeps at Choo have pegged Jimmy the bull terrier for their Pre Fall 2016 Ad campaign and might I say it could not be more adorable! For more pics of Jimmy the Bull Terrier check out his Instagram account with a whooping 325,000 followers.  https://instagram.com/rafaelmantesso/