captive....

hi all,

i finally escaped... i've been held hostage by an angry mob of poorly dressed african monkey killers!

all right, not really, but it was kind of a crazy and adventurous ride for a minute.... anyway, i have jumped off the boat for awhile with this blogger stuff, no excuse, just got busy. however, i'm back for @ least today... here's what i've got for you folks (such a funny word, say it once), my lastest and greatest adventures...

#1. my main squeeze hit the big 40 this weekend. rented a boat with as many of his homies as we could fit aboard... great friends, funny stories, uoodles of laughs!

#2. my latest fashion finds... all about the recycled garments... LOVE THIS STUFF!!!

talk about unique and full of character, check it out!

Let the madness begin!!!  Time to jump into those new rides for the spring and summer 2009 collections.  Lets get started with the crazy kicks...

1) ESPADRILLE WEDGE: casual comfort with ladylike details.

2) FRINGED SANDALS: adorned bohemian style with beachy appeal.

3) WOOD PLATFORMS: clean and sexy (personal favs).

4)ROUND TOE PUMPS: energetic, yet vintagey allure.

5)OPEN-TOE FLATS: fancied -up twist on the walk everywhere skimmer.

6) SLIVER-WEDGE SANDALS: light and springy, yet polished.

7) SPRING BOOTS: a western stye lower leg flashing shape (certainly not for all).

8) PLATFORM SANDALS: summers essential party shoe!

Now onto the hottest threads rolling out this season...

1) FLORALS: playful prints with ultra-feminine flourishes.

2) SUITING: light and crisp, slim and summery.

3) LUSH & AIRY: floaty fabrics romantic in the most wearable way.

4) STRUCTURED SEXY: nipped waists, bondage-inspired details, skyscraper heels, ultra sleek.

5) SPORTY SLICK: fun clothes, equal parts streetwise and flirty.

That wraps up my 'HOT HITS' for the 2009 spring/summer collections.  However, most important of all is the HAVE FUN RULE!  Enjoy every day, rain or shine, life is good!

SMILES!

all right... i know you were all on the edge of your seats just waiting to see what new and exciting venture i was brewing up( yeah.... riiight) anyway, here goes.....

Yesterday we actually had a really fun, productive and interesting day @ Stone's Throw Winery  in Egg Harbor, WI.  We were there with INSIGHT magazine shooting stills and doing video.  Such a "kool" place in itself,  not to mention the exceptional wine and amazing staff!  Defiantly worth your time to check it out.

Salute!

hello all,

this morning my friend and i were discussing how nice it is to have pics that coordinate with your text when entering a new post.... so that is what i'm working on... pics of  "WHAT'S UP"!!!!!

stay tuned.... 

my easter in a nutshell.... eggs, suckers, peeps and pancakes!!!  

LIFE IS GOOD!!!   :)

FORTUNE COOKIE MESSAGE FOR THE DAY.....

" you will soon be the center of attention"....  interesting..... 

hope you all have a great Easter holiday and join me in eating way to much sugar!  

ENJOY :)

MONEY SAVERS...

On that same note..... here are some quick $$$$ saving tips to help extend your wardrobe with out spending a dime!

1) Break up any suit or jacket dress combo sets.  Each piece should have its own life.

2) Mix dressy and casual.  Throwing on a piece of special occasion jewelry really glams up basics.

3)Color combos.  Play with mixing new colors.  Try soft pastels with strong jewel tones.

4)Create new looks.  Try mixing ladylike with sexy or menswear inspired with feminine.

5) Reinvent a garment.  A dress becomes a top with jeans or a long top becomes a dress w/ tights.

6) Show contrast.  Mix flirty with tailored or urban rocker with sugar sweet.

7) Mix seasons.  As the weather changes adjust each piece. Blazers become jackets and lightweight clothes get worn with more substantial pieces.

Break free of the "rules"and start creating entirely new ensembles while spending nothing.  The only things needed are an open mind, some time and a refreshing beverage of your choice!

HAVE FUN :)