October Fashion Favorites

My, oh my, how I love the month of October.  The change of seasons is exactly what I need as I grow impatient of all the summer trends and ready to bring forth the dark, the cozy, the comfy, the cool. Below, you will find my absolute October fashion faves. They're so swoon-worthy, no?

TOPSHOP Textured Pocket Skater Skirt 

Rebecca Taylor DOLMAN SLEEVE CROPPED KNIT

JOSEPH New Queen cropped twill pants

Karen Millen Faux leather jersey blazer

Miu Miu Ankle Boots

TOPSHOP Textured Pocket Skater Skirt 

MISSGUIDED AW13: CREEP IT REAL

I love Halloween, it’s on my mind 24/7 as soon as the first of the fall leaves begin to turn.  This creepy campaign by Misguided instantly caught my attention, shot in a haunted publick house, in the deep, dark depths of London. 

Misguided perfectly encompassed a spine tingling energy for the Halloween holiday, all while showing off their newest seasonal campaign. 

The collection Creep’s It Real, with religious prints, regal textures and midnight shades.  These haunting looks are literally to die for. 

Fashion ‘it’ girl Anja cascades herself in the photos, with her sultry smokey eyes emerging behind her platinum blond locks, the element of mystery is played out well. 

The new collection pays homage to the witching hour, mixing skeleton print bodies and vampire bite dresses with oversized kimono’s and rich Autumnal  tones. From the lavish lace jumpsuit with a deep plunging neckline to the romantic baroque effect bonder, these pieces enchant and entice.

For more, head to MissguidedUS.com and view the entire campaign…and while you’re at it, shop Halloween! 

Pearl Love

Are you a true romantic at heart? You'll love these awesome LOVE stud earrings, with each of the O's featuring a pearl on each stud.

Similar styles are Max & Chloe's Tina Tang Love Stud earrings, Tiffany's or Bauble Bar's Love stud earrings, which are double, even triple (or more) the price.

If you're interested in a pair of these gorgeous LOVE pearl stud earrings, email me here or you can leave a comment below.  They come in silver and gold and are ONLY $5.

Vote for Me: Simon Style Setter at Roosevelt Field Mall

If you know anything about me, you know I LOVE to shop, and that may be an understatement.  I have been blamed by my friends for their 'shopaholic-ism' but hey, that's not a problem in my book!  The more trendy clothes, the better you can style them and feel good about yourself...now that ain't no problem, right?!
Anyways, I am in need of YOUR help.  I have until Friday, March 29th, to get my votes in, vote daily if you can :)

  Please vote for ME (your favorite Simon Style Setter) at Roosevelt Field mall. You know I represent fashion at my mall & city the best...so just go on ahead, and click ahead to Vote!

Thank you, thank you, and thank you once more....all of your help is much appreciated!  Please note, you may not be able to vote on a mobile device, so please head to a desktop and vote for me. xx

Clarisonic Face Brush...Not Necessary

These brushes have been around for ages, but all of a sudden, there is a craze over these brushes that exfoliate deep down and get the grime from underneath your skin.  Not one layer or two, but 6 layers down, purging your pores of dirt, dead skin, and I'm not sure I really want to know any furthermore.
A las, I have succumbed to purchasing one myself, and hell, in no way was I splurging on a Clarisonic, which is over $150.  So, I was planning to settle for Oil of Olay's version of the facial brush.  Reading up on the pros and cons of each, I've narrowed down the differences between the two, and the main difference was that the Clarisonic gave off 'sonic' pulses, while the Oily of Olay face brush rotated in circular motions.

To be completely honest, I wasn't look for such a deep clean that the Clarisonic promised, sorry, breaking out for a skin purge is just not cool by me, so I happily took a trip to CVS in hopes to get the Oil of Olay brush.

They didn't have it. Sucks. But...they did have a CVS version of the Oil of Olay brush, so I got that one.  $20. Not bad.

As soon as I got home, I unboxed the brush and got started.  WOW is all I can say.  During the cleansing of my face while using the brush, it was like a mini massage on my face, it felt amazing.

 Afterwards, my face felt so clean and words can't describe how smooth and soft my skin was! I literally was glowing!

What a perfect way to a post-workout at the gym! I plan to use this facial brush every other day and change the brush every 3 months (or sooner if the bristles bend).
Do you use a Clarisonic, Oil of Olay face brush, CVS face brush, or any facial brush to exfoliate your skin?

3 Spring Trends I Love

Goodbye fall and winter trends, aloha to Spring 2013! This spring, there are a ton of new trends to abide by, but the 3 most favorite of all for me? Bermuda shorts, leather luxe, and peek-a-boo pieces.
To start, Bermuda shorts were all over the New York runways for Spring 2013, from Peter Som to DKNY, this slouchy, cool-girl short look is a look we all could pull off in office or on a day to day basis.  This ultra chic, flattering look could be dressed up or dressed down, I suggest you pair them with a button up collared shirt and a bib necklace, and voila!

Leather luxe is not just for winter months anymore, mix and match leather pieces, such as leather shorts or leather accented tops for a luxe leather look for Spring 2013.  Create a no fuss approach with minimalistic hair, makeup and accessories, and you'll have a no stress, no sweat factor look. For inspiration, look to designers like Derek Lam, Monique Lhuillier, and Proenza Schouler, that make leather luxe look easy as pie!

Lastly, who doesn't love a lil peek-a-boo, cut out here, cut out there on their spring outfit look? This spring, there will be no problem finding something sexy to wear with all the daring cutouts, baring midriffs, splits, sheer fabrics, and peek-a-boo clothing options out there.  Check out what was on the runways at BCBG, Alexander Wang, and Diane von Furstenberg for some sheer, daring cutout inspiration.

Can you see yourself wearing one of these 3 spring trends?  What is your fave?

Richard Chai Fall/Winter2013

Richard Chai, Fall 2013...two words, strong and utilitarian.  With an overarching military theme, Richard Chai perfectly worked in elegant detailing and luxe fabrications. Signature prints and intricate beading and embroidery added further dimension to the the clothes in gorgeous jewel tones, such as plum and evergreen. 
Fall/Winter 2013 also showcased Richard Chai's second collaboration with Palladium Boots showcasing new styles that utilize various textures of leathers in a tonal color palette to create a slightly futuristic feel. 

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