little black dress

are we born knowing we should own a little black dress?

it innate that we all own a little black dress.......i believe it is........honestly i can think of 4 different black dresses a girl should own.......ok, maybe just 2.......

#1 the classic black dress (all the 1st ladies of the united states have been photographed in one)

shown above are two "lbd's" that are considered classics.....

can you guess which is designer and which is available at your local mall?

the classic "lbd" should include partially covered arms, chest and rest on or below knee in a body conscious tasteful fit

anything that you would be comfortable wearing to a funeral or job interview

#2 festive black dress (think jennifer aniston on the red carpet)

this can be strapless, mini, sheer, etc........to be worn new years eve and all other celebratory occasions.......change out your accessories seasonally

#3 comfy black dress (what angelina jolie is always photographed in with the kids)

more for wearing around town or when dining al fresco......think cotton jersey, linen or a model blend.......usually of the pull over your head variety......works with rainbow flip flops or metallic gladiators.....

#4 feel good black dress (i can't think of anyone famous, because they always wear new dresses!)

if you are on a budget it is easy to find 1 great black dress, can be both festive and classic.....find one in a lightweight wool or silk blend........add jacket or cardigan for serious occasions......and bling it up for nights out........

a great way to take a strapless black dress from night to day is to

1. layer a white button down underneath dress

2. add cardigan (neutral or not, whichever you prefer)

3. belt unbuttoned cardigan over dress (skinny or wide) (patent or embossed or suede)

4. add your jewels (whatever you prefer)

if it's winter tights and pumps or flats............if summer fabulous pump or sandal......and voila new outfit, new you!

i don't speak spanish, but i love Si....

always on the hunt for new fashion reading material, fresh perspective........

the queen city has a new publication i stumbled upon at lunchbox records on central avenue.....it is call Si (don't know how to insert accent over i to make spanish)

ok sooo i'll admit, i don't speak a lick of spanish.....dabbled in french and latin during high school and college......but i didn't need to read the words, the fashion editorials spoke for themselves........ very accessible

beautiful makeup.......RED RED RED, the color of passion.....something we all need in our lives and perhaps some red glitter on our eyelids(evening only ladies).......crystal studded lips......a dash of red lipstick is a timeless way to dress up your face (with a little black dress or jeans and t-shirt, a bit of color can go a long way)


the fashion photo ops "truant" and "no-lita" are a refreshing mix of high and low.....very wearable looks...layering a light long cardigan over fitted tee and leggings or straight leg jeans is something we can all do.....just add flats for day or a heel for night (wedges and platforms are much easier to walk in!).......add a fabulous collar necklace or multi layer chains and voila instant style!

check them out on facebook or their website http://www.sirevista.com/

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this is all terribly new to me........i have an old nokia phone, do not own a personal computer (although im a firm believer that MACS are better than PC) and do not have cable television....



to introduce myself...

a lady never reveals her age, but i am in my mid twenties, born and bred in charlotte, north carolina....still living in charlotte, 3 hours to the beach even less to mountains........who wouldn't want to live here?



i am a middle child, if you can find a middle in 6.....



why a blog, why now?

my job allows me access to peoples most intimate details......

i have a passion for fashion and am always intrigued by how people present themselves physically.....the details people are willing to share with practical strangers and our social obsession with image (both physical and mental)......



people have asked if i have a blog, so voila.....here goes!



a man who i love dearly used to and still gets frustrated with my "critical" comments......and my response to his distaste has always been "im not critical, just analytical"....hence blog name



so i will endeavor to talk about what is on my mind and be as analytical and contemplative as possible........whew........and completely random because we're all a little ADHD these days (thank you high fructose corn syrup and television)