Mazie's Method

Some trends come and go and some trends stay put.  I am thinking that skinny jean trend is one that will stick around.  One thing that anyone who is wearing them needs to know is that there are several ways to wear skinny jeans.  My favorite way to wear them is with tunics and boots.  I will also throw on a slouchy sweater and a scarf.

I went through my favorite websites and looked for some awesome skinny jeans.  Here is a pair from Calvin Klein that are like jeggings.  They make me smile!  These skinnies from Lane Bryant make me feel like I am ten again!  I *love* them, and I am thinking of getting them.  Dereon puts some beautiful jeans in Macy’s.  I think these are a good buy!  Gap always provides a good show, even if they only go up to a size 20.  These jeans have some spandex in them and they may work with some awesome accessories!  If you want black wash skinny jeans, Old Navy has the answer!  I would check these out if I were you and you want to rock out the destructed look!  The blue destructed look comes from Target.

Let me know what your favorite ways to wear them is and send pictures and I will post them up!

So, today I was in a meeting, and my lips were chapped.  This weather lately is reeking havoc on my skin, what about you?

Anyway, so I was looking in my wallet that I carry on my keys, and there was no lip balm in site.  This was definitely a predicament, because I will chew my lips to a bloody mess if I do not have any.  So I ran into my classroom and grabbed my Smith’s Minted Rose Lip Balm.  It is, by far, my favorite lip balm of all time.  Not only is it a great product, the packaging has a vintage feel.  We all know how I feel about all things vintage.  It soothes my lips instantly and I love the glossy sheer pink tint it gives my lips.  Being that I am not one for lipstick, I use it all year long.  I am convinced it helps freshen your breath when it is on your lips.  Another great perk to this product is that a tin will last you for months!  I keep one on my desk at home and at work, in my bag, jacket pockets, next to the bed, in my car and my husband’s car.  I think you all get the point.

Do yourself a favor… get this lip balm.. it will be the best $7 you have ever spent!

It’s Award’s season and since Americans don’t have royalty, per se, Hollywood becomes our Royalty.  We subscribe to gossip mags, read blogs and watch Entertainment Tonight because we are obsessed with what the celebrities are wearing.  A gal pal of mine always makes me watch the Awards shows.  I don’t watch them for the Awards, I watch them for the pre-show fashion commentary… don’t tell her that though

So, if any of you are attending any black tie affairs, I have searched and put together some suggestions that will make your Red Carpet Appearance an absolute winner.

In 1966 a very intelligent man reshaped the face of Women’s Apparel.  Le Smoking, a tuxedo, was created by Yves Saint Laurent.  He empowered women by giving them the option of being able to “take seven minutes to get ready to go out.”  In the words of the master, himself, “For a woman, le smoking is an indispensable garment with which she finds herself continually in fashion, because it is about style, not fashion. Fashion’s come and go, but style is forever.”

For years, I have always thought a tuxedo was a perfect piece for any woman to have in her closet.  For many occasions, I have worn a tuxedo.  I am no stranger to getting dressed up, and for me nothing but my wedding gown, compares to a tuxedo.  I found a great jacket and it is on sale on Lane Bryant.  It is shown with a sequin tank.  I am thinking to wear it with a silk tank and then to throw on a sequin skirt with it.  I love to mix things up.  I would also get two pairs of pants.   Wide legged pants for when it is really chilly out and a pair of tapers if you are feeling really different.  Put on some spiked heels and you are good to go!

It’s no secret I love to wear black when I have an occasion, but lately, I am leaning toward purple.  I recently wore green to an event and definitely stood out, and not even in a bad way.  I found a beautiful one shoulder gown that reminds me of a Marchesa.  I wish I had an event to go to to wear this gown.  I adore it.  The lines of this dress are absolutely delightful.

A bustier dress is a lovely option.  Tadashi Shoji makes some amazing gowns and cocktail dresses.  Beaded lace is always a beautiful option, at least I think so, and the jacket makes a great cover up.  I like that it can make the dress look completely different and keep you warm at the same time.

Nordstrom brings another beautiful one shoulder dress from JS Boutique.  Nude under black mesh is so sexy.  It is a beautiful option for weddings or black tie events.  I would grab a great wrap, bag and shoes and go!

I will be wearing my tux for the Golden Globes this Sunday and let me know what you wear!

-xo

Fanny!