Fall/Winter 2017-2018 in three words? Fun, colorful and glamorous. From electric palettes to bold volumes, this season is all about audaciously reinventing classics. You just can’t limit 2018 coat trends to just one coat style: reinvented, vintage, minimal, opulent, funky, military, feminine, fur, leather, sleek, slouchy, fitted, long, midi… whatever style you choose, you’ll look like you just walked off the runway. Here are some great practical and stylish coats  for under $150, I found at Nordstrom this week Kenzie Faux Fur Collar Belted Coat $149.99 Hooded Down Puffer Jacket $149.99 Reversible Faux Leopard Fur Coat $119.00 Belk is right...

After months of anticipation, the limited-edition collaboration between Target and Joseph Altuzarra launched Sunday September 14th. In Charlotte , the collection was only available in two stores. What I didn’t know was that Target started their new store hours at 7am instead of their typical 8am. As I approached the parking deck anticipating the lines outside the double wide sliding doors, I noticed people walking out with bags. Slightly panicked, I parked and started sprinting to the front, only to remember that I placed my order online at 3am. Thanks to a combination of IPad and IPhone , and Target and Net-A-Porter, I quickly made...

Four times a year, every season, normally on a Monday when I am off work, I hop into my car and drive to my local Ulta store and buy three nail polishes. It’s become my little ritual for the last several years. People change their handbags with each outfit, I like to change my nail polish. No I don’t have manicures every time I change my nail color, I do it myself. I learned at a very early age how to paint my nails. My parents thought that young girls should not paint their nails or wear make-up until they were at least in high school, I was in the fourth grade when the obsession began. I had to catch the bus every morning,...

There is something so hauntingly seductive about the new silhouettes shown for Fall 2013. With a preponderance of leather, moto jackets, vests, studs, spikes and chains you would think more motorcycle gangs,  instead you see the beautifully feminine, fluid movements of the garments surrounding these tough biker looks on the runways of  Fall’s New York’s Fashion Week. Take a look at Chanel or 3.1 Phillip Lim’s  runway collections to see what I mean.   Chanel Fall 2013 Runway. Photography by Mikael Jansson. Styled by Edward Enninful March 2013 3.1 Phillip Lim FAll RTW 2013 Snake,ostrich and leather bag. Photo Image...

Whether pretty in pastels, leather or fur, coats are fashion’s must-have Fall accessory. But outerwear is only part of the story. Also in the air: nouveau punk; serious 90’s grunge revival, mid-century silhouettes, and hues of Mediterranean blues are some of this season’s most important trends. Even though fashion designers and retailers play it safe in tough economic markets using the return of leather, fur and denim , there are still plenty of new things to update your Fall 2013 wardrobe. Structural bags and clothing, along with high impact metallics and embellishments, had strong impacts on the runway this year. Valentino...

On a beautiful Monday morning in mid June, the creative team of Scott S Clinton, Kymm McLean ,model Alexandra Szeszko of Evolution Talent Agency  and myself joined forces to create some magic at BlackBox Studios. I had the chance to work with Alex a couple of times and I could think of no one else that I wanted to introduce to Scott and Kymm. This shoot is a preview of Fall Ready-to-Wear 2013.   This slideshow requires JavaScript. TweetPrintMoreShare on...

ANKLE BOOTS: These boots happen to be the most popular right now since they are one of the most versatile. They look great with pants, shorts, skirts and dresses. The pointed-toe ankle boot has all the polish of a pump but a whole lot more attitude! The higher heeled ankle boot looks great with pencil skirts or dresses. Wear the wedge ankle boot to run around town in a pair of leather shorts and oversized sweater. Love wearing skinny jeans or leggings, the flat ankle boot has that tough yet comfy look that we secretly love. Wearing a dressier high-heeled ankle boot should fit closely around the ankle, but the flat one can be wide and gape...