Eyelet

Louis Vuitton

Eyelet is everywhere this spring!  It is making it's way down the runway to DIY collars on Pinterest.  I love it and hope to see more of it...

1920? 2012?

My brother is an equine vet.  He irons his shirts every day, buttons up, dons a hat and starts his day...  When men wore hats every day, hair was kept incredibly short.  This made hat wearing more comfortable and kept hair presentable when the hat came off.  I posted some men's haircuts previously, one included an image from Boardwalk Empire which takes place during the 1920's.  This has been the inspiration for my brother's haircut.  It has worked well for his lifestyle, and is a perfect example of making a period haircut work for modern times!

Boardwalk Empire

Austin Equine Associates

Downton Abbey Bandwagon

If you still don't believe me and haven't jumped on the Downton Abbey bandwagon, you must!  The architecture, decor, clothes, shoes, riding clothes and HAIR!  Every episode keeps me at full attention.  Yes, the drama keeps me coming back for more but it is such a treat for the eyes!  

Ralph Lauren created quite a buzz at New York Fashion Week when his show started with the Downton Abbey theme music and the feel of the show was fashionably British...

 

Virtual Barber

This is hysterical.  I giggled my way through this, and I now know what it feels like to be a client sitting in the chair!  You MUST listen to this with headphones on and eyes closed.  Otherwise, it's just not worth it...

 

GRACE

My best friend in Miami is from Ecuador.  She's a gorgeous girl, but she's even prettier on the inside.  Such a cliche but true...  She is the most amazing girl, her name is Grace.  Not a typical South American name.  Her grandmother named her mother after Grace Kelly, and in turn she was named after her mother.  Even worlds away people saw the poise and grace in America's "Grace".  My friend has the best sense of humor, everyone loves her and she loves everyone like there is no tomorrow.  She made me fall in love with Miami and made me fall in love with the Latin World.   

Grace is Oprah's biggest fan.  While I have had the best memories of watching Oprah with my grandma, and sitting in a hotel room on a girl's trip with my sweet friends watching countless episodes...  I've poked fun and at times thought the country was on Oprah overload.  I was surprised and thought it hysterical when Grace told me she thought Oprah was amazing, and that she's never missed an episode.  Then came her story.  Grace came to America at 19.  She spoke little English.  She told me that she would watch Oprah every day and that she taught her English, along with what America is and most likely who American women are.  Since that story I've had a new respect for Oprah.  Not the Oprah Americans know, but the Oprah through my beautiful Ecuadorian friend's eyes.  It's a sight to be seen... 

"Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down"- Oprah

 

To tan or not to tan...

Coco Chanel is said to have made a bronze glow chic. Previously a tan was only seen on laborers, the upper class stayed out of the sun to stay pale. This showed their status of not having to work outside and the privilege of staying indoors. Coco Chanel changed the perception after a yacht excursion one year and suddenly a tan told people you could afford to vacation out of season...

Several modeling agencies (the top 11) in the UK have decided to ban the use of tanning beds by their models. They have done this in support of cancer research which is admirable. Not surprising, they also want their models to stay looking young and wrinkle free.

The U.S. has not followed suit. So will it be chic again to be pale? Only time will tell!

Oscar

Oscar de la Renta showcased the best hair of New York Fashion Week in my opinion.  So soft, romantic, but also with an edge.  If you can't see in detail, there is a ribbon headband which is pulling the hair up in the back to create somewhat of a faux bob.  The ribbon is left dangling in the back.  The clothes were also very romantic and had lots of bead detail.  Perfect example of pulling a look together!

Nina Garcia

At almost 80 years old, Oscar de la Renta is a force to be reckoned with.  He ended the show with this masterpiece.  Breathtaking...