Shenani-Sunday

Thank you for checking out my blog on this lovely Sunday! Brought to you today is a traditional Sunday entry for me; Pictures of fashion for beauty's sake. I hope you enjoy a Sunday filled with comfort, laughter and joy! Inspire someone today, compliment them on a clothing item or hair...a little moment can go a long way! I like to think that my compliments create a pass-it-on like reaction that stretches around the world! 
Enough of my day dreaming....down to the Shenanigans!

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Girls night out!

So...a few of my girls friends and I are getting together tonight. We are going to a chic club downtown and I am not really one that frequents dance clubs. So, I am having a hard time finding something to wear...and so I went to one of my favorite places on the internet for fashion inspiration: CHICTOPIA.COM
Links to these fashionistas Chictopia accounts are below pics. Check them out! 

Photo courtesy of: COCO_JENNY

Loving this skirt, what a wonderful idea to add a shirt that is relatively close in color to add a gentle contrast. Easy and chic!

Photo courtesy of: Shoes and Sashimi

I LOVE her bravery of wearing white shoes! I have a pair and have literally NEVER worn them because I am so afraid that I will scuff them up. But that is beside the point. I love the vibrant white as a neutral with metallic items = Fashion Genius! 

Photo courtesy of: MAFFONISTA

Love the neutrals with fur. Purr-fection! 


So now, I have a few ideas in my head for what to wear! Now...I need to stretch because I don't want to pull a hammy on the dance floor!!! I'm coming girls!

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.
You can buy at: barnesandnoble.com

Tattoo Artist Scott Campbell

Scott Campbell’s Skin Flick  from Matt Black on Nowness.com.


I love how Scott is able to express the value of one of a kind artwork/tattoo's and what that truly means to the craft! It creates this exclusive experience for each and every customer that in its own right is couture. Insightful ans interesting!   

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!
Buy at: barnesandnoble.com

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! 

Winter Grey and My Love

She gently sips hot tea in a darkly lit cafe that seems to be
as old as time itself. Her furry companion she cannot name, for one name will never be good enough...and so she calls him simply, "My Love". In the corner the fire rages, bringing to the dimly lit cafe a gentle warmth and smokey smell. It rains outside and falls loudly on the cafe's tin roof. She smirks gently looking out the window. Soon the snow will come. Winter will be here and her world will look completely different, she wonders if she will be different too. She welcomes the white season with a gentle curiosity and a readiness for the unexpected. With her love by her side in the smokey, cozy cafe all is well. And so for a moment, so is she! -Brooke

Winter Grey and My Love by brookiedarling featuring a grey coat

Zara top
$100 - zara.com

3 1 Phillip Lim grey coat
$3,828 - my-wardrobe.com

Clemens en August zipper pants
£189 - theoutnet.com

Acne platform booties
£384 - mytheresa.com

Ann Demeulemeester genuine leather handbag
$1,110 - thecorner.com

GISELEGANNE sterling silver jewelry
£875 - notjustalabel.com

Zarah Voigt earrings
€227 - youheshe.com

Dreams Greets London face jewelry
£145 - harveynichols.com

Kara by Kara Ross snake jewelry
£105 - net-a-porter.com

Deborah Pagani moonstone jewelry
$9,860 - barneys.com

Gradient sunglasses
$165 - gargyle.com

Easy Chic

This top is a classic staple for me, it seems to go with everything and suits any occasion, got it at Bebe about a year ago and it is not going out of style for me any time soon. I love how the back swoops down just a little and it has delicate padding detail on the shoulders. These Billabong pants I found on sale at Pac Sun. They are a grey/brown khaki color that seem to go with everything. Plus, I love finding fashion items in places you would never normally think would have classic staple pieces. Mostly because I love to save a few bucks, but also because I cant resist the shopping expedition that presents an element of surprise. And I LOVE these Dolce Vita Stilettos. They have an edge that I just cant beat. And Voila, I am ready for date night with Margaritas, chips and salsa with my guy.
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Sophia Loren's Fashion Sense

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Halloween Goddess: Daphne Guinness

 For Daphne every day is Halloween! She is a fashion inspiration and today I would like to pay tribute!

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Cheers to Daphne!