Go BUY Now: The Trench

We're OBSESSED with Burberry's Classic Trench. It's an essential part of your wardrobe. INNOVATIVE Styling Tip: For evening the trench becomes a dress. Add a studded belt, snakeskin plaftorms and statement earrings...Personalize your look.

Style Mavericks Art of the Trench

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Jet Set Style...

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NY Fall '10 Fashion Week

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STYLE ICON: Anna Dello Russo

Anna Dello Russo has some serious street style. The woman can pull any look off. She is the Fashion Director at Large, Vogue Nippon. What we would do to spend one day in her Alaïa sandals.

We're OBSESSED with........

Alexander Wang for Linda Farrow sunnies! These sunglasses are a definite must have accessory for spring. These amazing shades have already been spotted on some of fashions leading ladies, such as Anna Dello Russo fashion director at large, vogue nippon.

"Shop Is Yours" Event

Tonight, Nicole and I had our "Shop Is Yours" Event. We talked about the "25 Ways to Shop Smarter" and the must-have items for spring.

Here is a picture from the event and all three of us are wearing the same striped tee from Pink Tartan. This item will work no matter your lifestyle.

Karen and Nicole both work in an office setting, so they will pair this tee with their blazers, skirts and trousers. For the weekend, they will put it with denim and a nude platform.

Go BUY Now: Statement Tee

We're Obsessed with

Red Valentino's

Statement Tee

Pair the tee with a skinny black pair of pants and a statement platform.

No jewellery required.

This tee speaks for itself.

Red Valentino Tee is available at Fisher & Company.

Go BUY Now: Boyfriend Blazer

We're Obsessed with

Elizabeth & James

Navy Twill

Boyfriend Blazer

• Ruched, three quarter length sleeves and a neutral navy tone.
• Smarten it up denim, loose white tee and statement necklace and you're good to go!
• Throw it on with your cocktail dresses to make your look more daytime.

Elizabeth & James Boyfriend Blazer available at Fisher & Company.

I Need It! I Want It! I Have to Have It!

MOST DESIRED

Kate Spade Cammie Nude Shoe is essential to your wardrobe this spring. Treat it like your reliable black pump, it will go with everything in your closet.

This shoe will take you from the boardroom to the bar!

Kate Spade Cammie is available at Fisher & Company.

25 Ways to Shop Smarter

25 Ways to SHOP Smarter

“Create clarity in your closet and bring focus to your purchases”

1. Make a Plan: Schedule a shopping appointment. Make it a priority and you’ll shop smartly and more efficiently.
2. Take Inventory: In order to see what you are working with, you need to take inventory and decide what you are going to do with each item.
3. The Essential 9: To know what you need, you’ve got to know what the basics are. This is your foundation. Your look is built upon the Essential 9.
4. Make a List: Make a list of what has survived your recent closet purge. It will also list “What you need”.
5. One Track Mind: Keep an open mind on sizes. No designer or label cuts the same. Don’t look at the size, just try it on!
6. Take your clothes for a test drive: Sit, bend, twist and reach-up.
7. Be in the Mood: How you feel when shopping is key. Make sure your hair and make-up is done.
8. Don’t Trust the Hanger: Not all clothing has hanger appeal. Just try it on.
9. Trust the Tailor: Any item will look infinitely more luxurious if it fits you just right.
10. Shoes! Shoes! Shoes! If there is one thing you could spend your wardrobe dollars on that would be shoes. Shoes can dress an outfit up or make it seem casual. You’re making a long-term investment, so be prepared to spend a little cash. *Always buy the correct size.
11. Pampering Yourself: Some days you wake up with an irresistible desire to go shopping. It meets our needs to feel fresh and glamorous, in an instant, but don’t go overboard. Stay on track. Balance, moderation, rationality.
12. Staying on Track: Find ways to control your spending and to channel it in the right direction. Cut out what isn’t absolutely necessary and find inexpensive alternatives.
13. Invest in the Classics: What exactly are the classics you may be asking yourself…Trench Coat, Classic white blouse, Trousers, Pencil Skirts, Blazer, LBD, Statement accessories, denim, cardigans and lingerie.
14. Making sure it Fits: We all wear underwear, but you must remember two important rules: 1. Make sure it fits 2. Own at least a few pieces of sexy lingerie.
15. Stop and smell the flowers: Shopping is great, but you need some soulful exercise as well. Gardening, order takeout and rent a film, pilates, theatre.
16. How to Shop Trends: Trends change all the time, so remember you don’t want to spend a fortune on them.
17. Staying Ahead: As you may have noticed there are some trends that are always in. Let’s say for spring it’s a pretty good guess that safari will be a major trend. Make sure you have at least a safari jacket and/or tan pencil skirt.
18. Spotting Quality: 1. Beads – Fabric should be strong enough to support any embellishment. 2. Buttons – gently tug on each to make sure they’re all well-anchored. 3. Lining – Is crucial. The key is one that feels good on your skin and helps the garment hang correctly. Pattern – They should line up correctly, no matter the pattern. Seams – they should be turned under and beautifully finished to hide raw edges. Zipper – Does it glide easily? Snags are a red alert.
19. Fabrics do Matter: Try to avoid 100% synthetics as they tend to pill. Pills are beyond sloppy-looking. 100% cotton and wool are wonderful because they look great; they last a long time and environmentally friendly. If fabric is cheap synthetic, it probably won’t wear well.
20. Be Creative: The only limit to your looks is your creativity. Use your grandmother’s silk scarf as a head piece, belt, around your neck (add a brooch), short and neat, ascot style the looks are endless.
21. While on your Travels: Vacation is the perfect time to pick up anything turquoise or coral, ethnic inspired jewellery, print scarves. It adds an exotic flair to your basic ensemble. Look for places that are not aimed at tourists and you will come home with inexpensive and gorgeous accessories.
22. SPANX: It’s the perfect and essential undergarment for women. It smoothes tummy control, you will look slimmer in clothing, no bulge.
23. SALE: It’s the perfect time to pick up those items that you had your eye on but with the fraction of the cost. Remember SALE TIME is not the time to build your wardrobe.
24. Know When to Save and when to Splurge: Splurge – bras, cashmere, Essential 9, shoes, bags. Save – t shirts, trendy pieces, fun accessories.
25. Personal Shoppers: They are not just for the rich and famous. Anyone can indulge, at the any price point. We are here to help you shop smarter.