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Believe in YOU!

"If you think you can or if you think you can't; you are probably right." -William James

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Manage your Money so your Money doesnt Manage YOU!

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Dont do whatever you like; like whatever you do!

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"Most Folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be." 

-Abraham Lincoln

Ralph Lauren Quote

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Merry Christmas

To my dearest readers....this blogging journey has been an incredibly positive experience for me. I enjoy playing and sharing but mostly I enjoy all of the positive comments you leave. This experience for me has surprisingly turned into a new way to connect with people, a new way for me to reach out. Thank you for the positive and encouraging feedback! Thank you for becoming a Follower and for Reading! Your support has made this journey an incredible one where I have proven to myself that I can do this! More wonderful things to come in 2012. Please feel free to send me any comments, suggestions, query's, concerns or otherwise at:  fashionableshenanigans@gmail.com.
I hope the Holiday finds you healthy and happy with your loved ones! Merry Christmas!

My Holiday Style

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This season I am LOVING the mixture of wearing something totally over the top dressed down with something simple that you would put with jeans. This skirt could go with anything...it would look great with your favorite faded vintage tee, some winter boots, a button up shirt, the list goes on and on, its a classic. This skirt for me is the absolute perfect Holiday wardrobe item! MUST BUY! 

Fashion Photo of the Day

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This beautiful photo was for Bambi Magazine and I have been staring at it for a good 4 minutes (that's a long time people!). I am obsessing over this exaggerated Carrie Bradshaw moment, if you will recall at the L.A. book reading she wears a green top where the part around her neck falls to look like a flower. 
But...what is really making me gasp for breathe are those BOOTS! I would DIE for these boots! uhhhhhhhh! Brilliant! 

Sunday Shenanigans!

Here for your Sunday entertainment are some photos that will hopefully inspire you to try new things with what you already have or inspire you to buy that one classic item that will be with you to create new memories this season. Or just pictures for the sake of enjoyment! I hope you have a lovely Sunday! Thank you to my followers and readers, you have made my blogging experience so much bigger and better than I ever imagined!

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 Absolutely LOVE this lip color! 

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I would kill for one of these oversized scarves! I have been looking for one forever! 

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The sweat pants with heels, I am loving the juxtaposition! 

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A jacket like this should be an investment that you spend a few more dollars on! Timeless and completes any ensemble! 

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Absolutely adorable blogger! Loving the glasses with subtle eye make up and strong lip color! 

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Red shoes are perfection to any subtle colored outfit! Note: with red shoes, it's all in the shape!

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Adorable see through/sheer skirt! And it maybe its just because I wish I were in here shoes (in more ways than one because her outfit is awsome!) because I miss Paris, but she looks like she is just enjoying life! 

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All black...always a good call and you really cant go wrong! 

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LOVING these boots! They are amazing and paired with the leggings and the dress, absolutely wonderful! 

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This style is kick butt! 

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Brad an Rachel, my two favorite fashionistas! Love them! 

How to Wear a White Button Up 4 Ways

I religiously follow Monica Rose's Blog, here is an awesome new video she posted for ideas and ways to play with your white button up. I love pieces like this that are classic staples, these are the ones you don't feel guilty taking to the dry cleaners again and again because you know you will have them forever. But, here just another day in the life as a celebrity stylist. Monica Rose at her best: 

Quote from Karl Lagerfeld

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Happy Thanksgiving

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I hope this Thanksgiving you get the chance to look around the table and think about the idea of losing every single person you sit with...now, I know you are probably thinking..."WTF Brooke?!?!" I truly believe in the power of living like it is your last day and many times we overlook this way of thinking because we get used to life as we know it. This Holiday I ask you to look at those you love and think about all of the wonderful things they have contributed to your life. I challenge you to live this Thanksgiving like it might be your last. They say that we don't realize what we have until we lose it, but there is a sweetness in capturing this awareness while you are still here, while you still have them. Tomorrow is never promised and I think this thought is what can truly and honestly create a feeling of thankfulness! I wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving! And I thank you for taking the time to visit my little corner of the world wide web. This blog is an incredible adventure for me and I love every minute! Thank you for visiting, thank you for reading, thank you for commenting and thank you for becoming a Follower! 

I found my Love in Portofino, Christian Dior Cruise 2012

Loving the white sunglasses with pink/red lips! 

Leopard Print Pants

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So...I have these leopard print pants at home and have not worn them yet. THEY ARE ADORABLE! I am determined to wear them somewhere, but I feel like they belong at a concert or at some wild event. I need to just get over it and wear them in an easy and chic way like this model above. Wish I could wear them as well as her though! 

Winter Street Style

I went to a comedy club the other night for my Boyfriends, brother- Rion's Birthday. (Happy Birthday Rion!)...And found myself wondering what to wear in the cold weather, my quick go-to decision's are no longer warm enough and pants didn't go with different boots and then a top wouldn't coordiate with any pants. I was having a hard time and thought I needed some fashion inspiration to help me shop my own closet this season. Here is some inspiration, I hope it helps you shop your closet a little more joyfully this season too!

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I like her easy sense with this style. For Winter weather you just need long sleeves on the sweater and you could even pair boots with the pants if needed. Easy and chic!

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Ahh, the classic trench! Will NEVER go out of style. I love th idea of wearing it in such a relaxed yet chic fashion (view left picture). And rolling up the sleeves (right picture).

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Black Boots and a Black furr...Styling!

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This girl is so incredibly chic! LOVING her bag! Loving her gloves! Loving her coat!

A Glimpse into Daphne's World

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As many of your loyal readers know...I have LONG been a Daphne Guinness fan! In October of this year she released a book and I cannot believe I didn't know about it until now. I have already ordered it and will be checking my mail box religiously until it arrives :) In this book Daphne gives us a glimpse into her world, showing off her 10 inch heels, her gobs of fashion jewelry (that I would absolutely DIE for) and her famously perfected black and white hair. Along with interviews and statements from fashion icons, designers and famous fans from all over the world. As a creative soul, Daphne is her own Masterpiece.
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Carine's Book

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Carine Roitfeld is for many, the fashion worlds Queen. The former EIC of  Vogue Paris has  moved on to new pursuits within the fashion industry. When Corine left Vogue I was left curious, wondering; where will she go now? Will she start a magazine of her own? Will she become a fashion designer? A woman who seemingly has taken on and conquered the fashion world will not simply disappear into the darkness, she simply holds too much power! And so she has put pen to paper and is sharing with us a glimpse into her fashion world!
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Sunday Shenanigans

As the weather changes and the days get shorter we are finding ourselves reaching for those items left unloved in the back of our closets for a few months. To welcome in the new season I like to find some fashion inspiration, this can be finding those staple pieces that inspire an entirely new look, or using what you already have in a completely new way. Here for your Sunday pleasure is a little winter layering inspiration. Stay warm my readers. Thank you for becoming a follower! 

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When it comes to winter, especially when one lives in a bustling city, you cant go wrong with black. I love wearing black because I can spill coffee on myself and no one will be able to notice, very convenient for days when I am out and about all day and know I will not be home until late with many important things to do. Also because I am famous for being incredibly clumsy and spilling things every which-a-way! And the best part we all know about, is it is slimming and matches just about everything! 

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I am loving the idea of wearing a summer time dress with leggings and boots. Although I have not done the leg work to confirm that this type of ensemble would keep one warm enough in winter weather, but I will report back as we get a little further into the season. I must note this leather jacket! Express has a neutral leather jacket that I have fallen in love with and am currently saving up to purchase, it looks just like this one. I think that the important thing to note in pulling of this transitional look would be a nice warm coat and close toed boots! CRUCIAL! 

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I HAD to save the best for last! I am loving this look! It is so classic, in fact she almost looks like she just stepped out of a Guess clothing add with the black leather jacket and red lips! I always feel like red lips are so incredibly fancy and should be left for evening parties...I love that she is mixing red lips with everything else that seems to be easy (hair, jeans, shirt, etc.). Most inspiring to me as last season I bought this reduculously awesome red lip color from the Chanel counter and wore it all but 3 times that season. This season, I say "yay" to my Chanel! 
Okay, now I will go shopping in my own closet for all of my wonderful winter items left unnoticed for far too long! I LOVE WINTER!