Put a Cork In It

My boss recently introduced me to Stuart Weitzman's Rowsoon Pump, which I've then deemed the essential neutral heel for spring. Really, with its light color and shades of darker neutrals mixed throughout the cork, what won't this heel match?

While the Rowsoon may have started my spring shoe search, it certainly did not end it. As I browsed through the spring collections I noticed multiple other cork options, proving that cork is one of the hottest trends for spring. Elaine Turner does a wedged cork, Manolo a casual flip flop, Badgley Mischka a dressy heel, and Jack Rogers a classic sandal. Really, there's tons of great options for you!

Hats Attacked

Did you hear the Queen put a ban on fascinators for the Ascot Races? Love them or hate them, you have to admit they are like a piece of art! What are your thoughts?

The Equestrian Way

No one does equestrian chic quite like Ralph Lauren. He masters the tailored look with pieces like his Tri- Strap Stirrup Belt- my current obsession. Made with luxe leather like the kind saddles are made of and shining metal to resemble a stirrup, this belt is one beautiful accessory.

Wear it with simple pieces like jeans, blouses, blazers, or your JCrew Pixie Pant like I do. Just try to stay away from bold patterns and other competing accessories. After all, the equestrian world is known for their understated glam.

If $695 is a bit out of your current budget then luckily there is a $78 Lauren by Ralph Lauren version. Even Barneys, Anthropologie, and Steve Madden have versions of the classic belt, each with their own spin. No matter your budget you can add this amazing accessory to your closet!

Monogram It- Moon & Lola

The beloved book The Official Preppy Handbook once said “Preppies have known it for years: who needs LV or YSL when you can lay claim to a discreet EBW III? In fact, most Preppies are so proud of their monograms that they put it on virtually everything in sight.”

While I do love seeing a LV or YSL stamped upon various luxury goods my prep self just as much enjoys seeing a monogrammed PMM on just about

everything. Really if I could monogram my dogs I would (this might do for now though).

Since I'm always on the search for new monograms when I stumbled upon Moon & Lola's Acrylic Monogrammed Necklace I was quite pleased. Due to the personalization most monogrammed jewelry is a bit costly so I was happy when I discovered Moon & Lola's starts at just $58! The acrylic material these necklaces are made with not only allows them to be a bit cheaper in price but also allows you to have so much fun with designing them. You can pick from 21 different colors (some as classic as silver or as bold as hot pink) and choose a silver or gold chain, and 3 different monogram sizes.

Prep or not, I think every girl could use a classic monogram necklace- which is why I had to buy one for myself!

Golden Globes 2012 Favs

I love red carpet season, so many beautiful gowns! Here are my top 5 favorite stunners from the recent Golden Globes. Who were some of yours?

Salma Hayek in Gucci

Reese Witherspoon in Zac Posen

Dianna Agron in a Giles dress

Sofia Vergara in Vera Wang

Emma Stone in Lanvin

Oh and did you notice the bold black dresses and elegant long sleeve trend?

Booked Fashionable

Recently I've let my inner nerd come out and have read book after book. When I actually find the time to read, I love it and just can't stop! While I was perusing through the bookstore looking for my next victim I came upon Barnes & Noble's Leatherbound Classic Series. Their pretty covers caught my eye, making already beautiful classics even more perfect.

The Tie Top

Remember when you were younger and you would tie your tee shirt up with a hair scrunchie because you thought it looked cool (possibly inspired by Britney Spears)? Well, in hindsight that look might have been awful but tie tops are back, in a new more modest way of course.

This time around tie tops come in the form of blouses with longer lengths so your midriff wont show. Wear these tops now with flared jeans and heels for a bit of glamorous retro look, or in the summer with cutoff shorts and flip flops for a casual beach side look.

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Neon Accents

I recently purchased this Only Hearts dress for spring because come some warm weather I jump towards anything reminiscent of nautical stripes. However, with this dress' bright blue stripes I want to keep it fun and decided to style my outfit around this image by mixing in neon pinks and yellows. I think it's a fresh spin on nautical prep meets runway.

Here are some of the ways I would style this dress:

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If you're on a budget I love this necklace and this belt- they're both great prices!

The Classic Satchel

Like most fashion crazed girls I dream of one day owning an Hermes Birkin Bag. Nothing is quite as classic with its minimal hardware and sturdy shape.

Named after the actress Jane Birkin- when Birkin was on a flight with an Hermes designer the contents of her straw bag fell all over the ground and she complained she could not find a good weekend bag to hold all her belongings. Thus the Birkin bag was created, large enough to hold lots of stuff with a closure sturdy enough to keep it all secured.

While the price range of a Birkin will most likely keep this bag a bag of my dreams not of my reality ( sigh, $9,000), I figure I can get a similar classic look with some other satchel styles. Here are some of my favorites:

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New Year, New Posts

Happy New Year everyone! Sorry I have been absent recently, I have been concentrating on my latest project Piqued Magazine (please check it out, like it on FB, and follow on Twitter)! However I will be back to regularly posting now as I also work on Piqued, which will launch this month!

When I think of a new year I think of a new me (new years resolutions, anyone?) and a new wardrobe. This year I'm planning to fill my closet with pieces that sparkle because if you sparkle on the inside shouldn't you on the outside as well?

I adore the current trend of making sparkles more casual by mixing them into everyday pieces instead of just a night time lbd. Here are some of my favorite sparkle pieces:

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How will you sparkle and shin this year?