Birthday Wishlist

I think it’s fun to put together a little wishlist when your birthday month rolls around. Obviously I won’t be buying everything here…and a few items are out of stock and limited edition pieces..(a.k.a. the pink Balmain jacket) but this is my dream birthday wishlist with items I genuinely gravitated toward that represent my signature style.

I mean…the Temperley London sequin iridescent jumpsuit is STUNNING, but probably unnecessary, as I don’t frequent red carpets.

Half of these items are from Fashionphile…I have only ever bought a few things from that site, but each time, I have been so pleased with my purchases and they are accessories that I keep for years. Through sites like Fashionphile, I am slowly creating a luxury capsule wardrobe.

What is your favorite wishlist item?

Hint: mine is pink caviar:)

New Year's Looks

This outfit features a killer Retrofete dress (I’ve had the wrap version on my wishlist for quite some time), a Balmain bag, and a Gucci barrette, that’s worthy of the ball drop on Times Square.

We all want to look dazzling when we ring into the New Year, but whether we wear a sequin gown that rivals a disco ball, or go for a low-key ensemble with subtle sparkle, we should search for an outfit that fits in with our signature style…and our New Years festivities.

And now for more “subtle” New Year’s ensembles…

The advantage to a day-to-night outfit and something more subtle, is that it’s more versatile. The cost per wear for any sequin piece is going to be extremely high. There are only so many occasion where “shining like a diamond” is appropriate.

And on that note, the more formal the item, the less you will be able to wear it, unless you frequent red carpet events. When pieces are only nighttime appropriate or considered “evening-wear”, we are likely to only wear them a few times a year, if that.

One way around this is to make your outfit New Years-ready with a statement and embellished jacket. A sequin jacket will get much more mileage than a sequin dress…consider this…you can wear a statement jacket atop leather dress for a night out, but also with jeans to dinner. I’ve included a few of my favorite statement jackets that would be the feature for a low-key New Years look.

Another shopping suggestion would be to pick separates over a dress. By selecting a skirt over a dress, you can mix and match it with more casual tops and blouses and make it work for more occasions.

A blazer jumpsuit or blazer dress is a great option to still look put together and wear something tailored, but you can make it more fun and festive with playful accessories, like lighting bolt earrings and an iridescent handbag.

Have a Happy New Year as you dress to impress and pop the champagne.