Statement Piece: The Cocktail Ring

Who doesn't love a big, honkin' piece of jewelry? I sure do... and to express that love I accessorize with, my current obsession, the cocktail ring; the perfect over-sized adornment! Alexander McQueen (his Swarovski crystal skull ring is my fav, fav, favv!.. shown above), David Yurman, and the mother of the cocktail ring, Kate Spade, all dazzle celebs with these rocks that rock! However, being peeps of a smaller town, realistically, we don't have $300 laying around for jewelry (well most of us don't!). So, I found a few affordable, adorable, alternative ideas! It's time to flaunt those fingers ladies and get some ring bling!

Romantic:


Cameo Stretch Ring- Target- $19.99



Chic:


Rhinestone Encrusted Dome Ring- Forever 21- $4.80 (Spade knockoff)



Glamorous:

Large Faceted Ring - Forever 21- $3.80



Pretty:


Isis Ring - Francesca's Collection - $18



Edgy:


With Love From CA Multi Stud Ring - Pac Sun- $5.50

Look of the Day!

If I click my heels together 3 times... can I have these shoes?? Remember how when you were little you wanted nothing more than Dorothy's magical ruby slippers, or was that just me?? Well, being a young women now I say.... keep that dream alive!!! Here is my "big girl" take on those classic shoes, from fredflare.com, you'll have all the witches fighting over them!

Look of the Day!

Woman shwiman! Let's talk about a hottie whose style makes you smile! With his perfectly tailored suits, perfectly coiffed hair, and perfectly structured face, this one's a looker. He's an actor, a playwright, an author, a painter and a graduate student (of ivy league), and he was James Dean? Need I say more ladies? However, between all this (and being my imaginary boyfriend) Mr. James Franco still finds the time to look down right sexy. In a 27 Hour Spotlight on James Franco interview/appearance yesterday, he rocks a navy v-neck, a plaid button up, a hooded cardi, AND a leather jacket.. pulling off the almost impossible with no trouble. ("layering outerwear is unheard of??.. pfft.. I'm James Franco you fools!") Here he is defying fashion gravity, being well, Franco. Gotta love him! Now wipe up that drool off your keyboard as I try to insert something clever!....

Fashion Critiques, Something Clever Style: 10/19

London Calling...

Due to the fact that my older sister recently relocated over the ocean, my mind has been skipping all around England, and really, all around the iconic fashion that has sprung from such a wee-lil' island. I mean Burberry, Stella McCartney, Matthew Williamson, and my current obsession, the always affordable (and soon to be stateside) Asos, are just a few outrageously chic brands across the pond! However, when I think England.. I think London.. and when I think London.. I think London cira 1975... which is why, for my look of the day, I have turned to her majesty of London punk, the national treasure, Ms. Vivienne Westwood! Sexy, dangerous, and over-the-top, Westwood never fails to put on an exciting show! Psychedelic swirls, grandmas stockings, and lots of splatter paint made it's way down the catwalk during her RTW Fall 2010 collection... but one can never forget the roots of this hard rocking lady, and the little pistols who Let it Rock and gave her SEX (look it up non-punk listeners!!!) So.. feeling nostalgic, I went to classic Westwood.. cause who can resist a little spray paint lettering (now graphic) and a torn up T (in this case a sweater) .. cause let's face it, we're all a little Vicious :) Never Mind the Bollocks and follow this link (look 13.. but all of it is genius!) as I try to insert something clever...

http://www.style.com/fashionshows/fullscreen/F2010RTW-VWESTWOOD/

Look of the Day!

Oh Karl, you've outdone yourself (again), with the dark yet ethereal Chanel RTW Spring 2011 collection shown in Paris this past week. The line to me was very much Chanel gone Edward Scissorhands. Lots of unfinished and thready ends, re-vamped tweed patchwork, and shockingly, the classic 2.55 quilted bag minus the iconic metal chain strap (what is this madness you say?!?) It was replaced with an extra piece of quilted leather, still just a fabulous. The whole show was enchanting! But the moment that stole it all was when male model Brad Kroenig (ex-Lagerfeld muse) brought out a special guest to strut the runway with him.. his two-year-old son!!.. in, get this... matching Chanel outfits! Très magnifique!! Chanel, you have turned dressing like your dad into a cool thing. This is mind-boggling concept that I must attempt to contemplate as I try to insert something clever....

Fashion Critiques, Something Clever Style: FIRST VIDEO BLOG!