Very Velvet

Hello Monday!

If you know me then you know I have always loved Monday’s. Last week, I talked about how fresh starts invigorate me. Well I feel that way about a new week and a new Dior word.

When velvet came back “in” honestly I wasn’t certain I was here for that trend. Maybe I thought too hard about it but I’m glad I came around to fully embracing this luxe fabric. And clearly Dior was a pretty big fan. Now, you aren’t seeing things trimmed in velvet per say, it’s larger garments in today’s fashion. One thing he was right about though, was the jewel tones. Yes please! I also have a velvet green two piece outfit that I’m in love with. I’m also touching on “old rules”. Like no velvet after March 1st and no white pants after Labor Day. Well, I happen to agree with those. I know that isn’t “trendy” but you won’t see me wearing white pants until Memorial Day. The way I see it, those rules were created by The Greats and I’m sticking with it.

So again, Happy Monday! Look at it as a fresh start instead of dreading it. Or maybe just make your coffee a little stronger? Either way, I hope you all have a great day!

Fashion A-Z

I’m beyond thrilled to share my latest fashion project with you! Sometimes I would struggle with fashion posts because it’s often hard to do things that haven’t already been done. I always want you to be able to take something useful away from my posts and I always want to continue to learn too. They drilled that into our heads when I was in hair school and thats how I look at life now. Never ever stop learning or you’ll get stale. True in hair, true in life.

Christian Dior wrote a book called “The Little Dictionary of Fashion” and was first published in 1954. Now I have a deep, deep love of old school glamour so this was right up my alley. I’ve had it for a while and put it on my to-read list but only recently cracked it open. Well I couldn’t put it down and got the idea to take my favorite words that he describes and do my own take on them. Now, some of them are outdated (sadly) but I’m still finding them still relevant in some manor. In my life at least.

Now that I’ve explained what I’m doing I’m going to share my first word which just so happens to be the last in this book and I found it only all too appropriate.

Hands down one of my favorite words in the world! I’m bringing every once of this word with me into 2019. Because, truly, what is the point of doing anything without zest? This goes right along with what I’m always saying which is be yourself and be happy about it. Throw your own zest around everywhere and embrace it!

I hope your new year is full of happiness, good drinks, lots of style, and of course nothing but green lights.

A Good Habit

Happy Monday Everyone!

We’ve all got habits. The good, the bad, and the purposeful. I must say I have all of these but today I’m talking about a good and purposeful habit to start. I hardly had time before I was a Mom now my time is crazy limited. That goes for picking out outfits too. I’ve found myself all too often going through my closet like a crazy person, making a mess and cussing because I need an outfit like that instant. I’m typically a very organized person so I said that this had to stop. About six months ago or so, any free time that I had I would put together outfits that I could grab and throw on in a moments notice.

Three things I always make sure of:

The tags are removed

It fits

The garments are wrinkle free  

I can assure you that getting in to the habit of this will help you out on a daily basis. I’m really neurotic about preparing for the week so I always look at my schedule for the week and put outfits with what I have going on that day.  

Now, lets tackle this Monday with a strong coffee and a good outfit!