Summer Fades and Fall Begins

Summer days aren't so hot anymore and nights seem more and more brisk. You find yourself reaching for a sweater from time to time.... that's right....Fall is creeping in! Soon you will be snowboarding,  picking out layers and craving hot chocolate. Don't get me wrong, I am not giving up on my summer or my cold margarita's yet! I still need to hike to the top of Mt. Tallac in South Lake Tahoe before the snow falls! But with the season approaching, I cant help but be inspired. This Fall/Winter season seems to be less about storing those summer items, and more about wearing them in different ways. Its about layering! Here are some looks to inspire your Fall Fashion this year: 

Photo Courtesy of: cherryhill.injersey.com

Don't Store those jean shorts, instead add some leggings

 and a pair of kick ass boots! 

photo courtesy of: emcblue.com

photo courtesy of: prairiegirlinthecity.com

I love this layered look with neutral coloring. It seems to

 breathe an essence of hippie chic and military hoo-rah in

 the same fashionably suprised gasp!

Gwen Stefani Fall Style, photo courtesy of: glamourvanity.com

The pants on the left from Gwen Stefani's line blow my

 mind!

photo courtesy of : chicagomag.com

A good go to coat can make a simple outfit super chic in a

 nanno second! 

photo courtesy of: collegecandy.com

You just cant go wrong with strong Grey's and Black's paired with high heels, big hair and killer eye makeup! DONE!
photo courtesy of: thejuicer.net

Givenchy's Devine Wisdom

photo from: http://projectshops.com

So Many Red Shoes and So Little Time!

The Red Stilettos I had forever were always a size and a half too big for me. I added some pads to them and made them work for years, they were irresistible and I got compliments on them every time I wore them. They were the perfect color, the heel was high but not too high where I couldn't walk in them comfortably. They were wonderful to me with the exception of the fact that they slid off my heel from time to time mid stride (not a cute moment!). Being the Feng Shui addict that I am, I knew it was time to upgrade. I love getting rid of things that just aren't being used or working properly, I do this about 2-3 times a year. It provides a type of mental cleanse for me that I adore! I also like to go through my items and make sure everything is working well, I grease up all of the hinges in my space and deep clean and scrub all the nooks and crannies, then sanitize the light switches and door knobs. Its like a Spring Cleaning 3 times a year and it makes me feel wonderful. But in this Feng Shui cleanse I knew in my heart of hearts that the shoes would be better for someone who would use them more, for someone that they would fit properly. Enter my life long friend Alex...our feet have always been similar in size and she was actually in the process of looking for red stilettos, which tells me the timing was right and everything was as it should be! Alex tried them on and they fit like a glove, she took my shoes home and I now have room in my life for a new pair of red shoes. I am on the hunt! Here are a few that I am eyeing while I shop around: 

Red Shoes

When I finally find my pair I will post a picture, but for now its kind of fun to shop around looking for that perfect pair that will be timeless in my life and accentuate my wardrobe with the perfect pop of color! After all, it should be about enjoying the journey, right!?!? 
(My Feng Shui list of things to do coming soon to Fashionable Shenanigans)

Saturday Scramble

Hello Readers and Followers, 
I feel lately as though I am constantly playing catch up and at the end of every day my head is left spinning and all I want to do is sleep and be lazy! So, I apologize for not keeping up with daily posts, as I wish I could. And thank you for your patience and loyalty to my blog. What will you be doing on this lovely Saturday night? I am going to do some much needed laundry and watch a movie with my wonderful boyfriend. Here is a Burberry photo that I think is per-fec-tion. Burberry is doing such a wonderful job of delicately incorporating bold neon color types into the scheme without it becoming cheesy, which is a perfectly mastered balance if I may say so myself! One in which I have not yet mastered :) Happy Sunday my Fashion Forward Fabulous Readers!

photo courtesy of: www.courtneyluv.com

I am a sucker for some awesome white sunglasses! YAY!

Givenchy ankle booties and I walked away with a broken heart!

Givenchy ankle booties (see more bootie boots)
The other week I went to Sacks 5th Avenue and saw a pair of these puppies on sale! (GASP! I know!) I was shopping with my boyfriends sister in law (Hi AnneMarie :) and she practically had to pull me away from them! One shoe was missing an ankle strap and they were the last pair, I almost bought them just to have a new strap made at a local shoe repair shop. I walked away from them with shaky knees, and I miss them still. Farewell my Givency friends. Maybe someday you will be mine!

To Vintage or not to Vintage? That is the question....

  It is items like this sweater that I will be looking for at the Vintage Stores this season: 

Vintage Marni

Sweater (see more v neck tops)


One of my favorite tn: 


One of my favorite things to do is spend a day with my sister driving around to all of our favorite Vintage shops. I am the quick shopper and she is the patient one that will take the time to comb through the racks-she finds the most marvelous things. But, my point is that we make a good team!
I found myself with the question, what denotes an item officially "Vintage"? Generally speaking, clothing that was produced before the 1920's is referred to as antique clothing and clothing from the 1920's to the 1980's is considered vintage. Let the shopping begin!

Rick Owens jacket, perfect Fashion Investment

Rick Owens jacket (see more leather biker jackets)


Every now and again a fashion item comes along that a woman really must splurge on. My personal opinion is that one of those items is a wonderful leather jacket. You want a cut that is timeless. It should be black or another signature color that you know will never go out of style for you, like brown... And then when you fall in love and just know it would it fit just right over practically everything that you have in your closet: SPLURGE! 

Nicolas K for my weekend wardrobe pleeez!

photo's courtesy of: http://coolechicstylefashion.blogspot.com

I am up in the mountains this weekend celebrating my boyfriends graduation from grad school/birthday! This is the perfect relaxing, mountain style! Now I am going home to completely change what I was originally going to wear : ) Let the good times roll!

Anne Sofie Madsen at Copenhagen Fashion Week S/S 2012

photo's courtesy of: http://coolechicstylefashion.blogspot.com/

This collection seems to almost be Givenchy and Dolce & Gabanna Inspired with the delicate see through element and graphic arrangement, and yet this collection is unique in that there is a flowy like quality with the fabrics used. I love it! Wonderful collection! 

Mentally out to lunch

Hello Followers and Readers, 
I am sorry for the lapse in my blog. I was taking a bit of a mental break while I was sick. But I am back and happening! We will be back to your regular scheduled programs starting...NOW! YAY! Just in time to party this weekend! I hope this finds you, where ever you are, happy, healthy and fashionably inspired! 
XOXO, Brooke

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