Olivia Palermo Style

It's a love/hate relationship with Olivia Palermo. One minute I think she is portrayed as nice and friendly then she turns into this uptight wannabe socialite. 

Is Olivia really a socialite at 23 years old? She is a fellow Pisces so its shocking to have her be out in the lime light, usually we like to be the unsung hero so to speak. It has been reported that Olivia wrote letters/emails to socialites pleading to be accepted by the coveted group. Later on, she denied the emails and filed a lawsuit. I think she just got embarrassed that people found out, so she pretended to fight back as if she didn't do it ... just my thought. 

The Birkin bag owner, has killer style. Take away her crazy personalty and rumours and just look at her outfit choices they are fabulous! I want to raid her closet. She always looks elegant and sophisticated just my kind of style. 

I am not sure if any of you watch The City but if you know the feud between Erin and Olivia then maybe you will agree with me. I always seem to choose Erin's side. I think Olivia just expects everything to be handed to her, but with that being said I think she has some great styling ideas for Elle Magazine... let's see if she lasts there. 

Some of my favorite Olivia looks are: 

Olivia's shoe choices: YSL patent pumps, Versace red suede pumps and TopShop sandals.

From L.A. to NYC

L.A.

 

{WTF - what are you wearing?!}

Katherine Heigl celebrated her 31st birthday yesterday with her husband, Josh Kelley. The couple recently adopted a super cute baby seen in the picture above. Now, i have included the picture above to discuss how hideous her outfit choice is. If you want to make yourself look 50 then just mimic Katherine's red outfit. Common! She's only 31, you would think she would dress a little differently to a baby shower. 

 

Last night we saw her true colors come out in an all black outfit with bold Christian Louboutin shoebooties. Shoebooties are an amazing invention. They cut just below the ankle bone to elongate the leg. 

Side Note:  Oprah is a serious Christian Louboutin shoebooty lover. 

Christian Louboutin - $1081.18 - Saks Fifth Avenue 

NEW YORK CITY

I love Claire Danes she always gets really good movie roles, so I am excited to see her upcoming movie Me and Orson Welles where she acts alongside Zac Efron. Claire and Zac attended the screening of their new movie on Monday in NYC. Claire looked fabulous in a very slimming pale gold dress and super hot Sergio Rossi peep toe platform slingbacks. 

Sergio Rossi - $755.19 - Saks Fifth Avenue 

Risky Business

WHOOPS! someone had a little dress malfunction! Kate Hudson gave the viewers a little sneak peak when her gorgeous metallic Versace dress slipped a little as she leaned over to talk. Now that is embarrassing. Note to self, always wear a bra, and don't wear uber drapy dresses when on stage in front of millions of people because one peek at your assets and you have the world in an upheaval. 

What is every one's fascination with A-Rod? He is not that good looking. I don't get it. Some people tell me he isn't that great of a baseball player either, so I am obviously missing the attraction, but Kate seems happy with him so that is all that matters...I guess. 

Kate Hudson and Nicole Kidman introduced the Black Eyed Peas to the stage to perform "Boom Boom Pow". In the picture below, Fergie is wearing Christian Louboutin OTK black suede boots and Kate is rocking a pair of nude Versace platform pumps.  

World's Largest Shoe Store

Could life be any better for a woman living in Paris? All that French cuisine, breathtaking art, the Eiffel tower, amazing shopping and now housing the world's largest shoe store.  Here I thought a shoe store with its own area code was a huge deal, but now that has been trumped. Galeries Lafayette is a well-known French department store. The store itself is a little hard to miss when in Paris due to the fact that it is 10 stories high.  Galeries Lafayette decided in July 2009 to expand into the woman's shoe market, so they created a 34,500 square foot shoe store. It carries 150 brands, 75 of those brands are exclusive to Galeries Lafayette. They carry all shoe styles all year round, so just in case you're heading to northern Sweden in the middle of summer and  require boots, go to Galeries Lafayette and you can by boots at the start of summer! 

Added to their shoe store they offer an artisan cobbler, a foot salon specializing in pedi's and a specialty care store that sells special brushes, shoe creams in a variety of colours and foot care products. HEAVEN! Now I want to go to Paris even more. 

Tabitha Simmons

I take time out of my everyday routine to read other blogs and find out what is going on in the world. Not all blogs I read are about fashion, some about healthy eating, exercise, music and of course celebrity gossip, but a few blogs that I know are well known within the fashion world are so well written and full of interesting and inspirational photos that I will always continue to go back. My main one is Garance Dore. I love her style of writing and her content is amazing. 

Which brings me to my post today, I was reading her blog last night and was introduced to Tabitha Simmons, the fashion director of Vogue (US). After reading Garance's blog post I decided to do some more research into Tabitha and her successes. Mainly my interest in Tabitha struck when I found out about her new hobby and passion - SHOES! Yes, Tabitha has now began her very own shoe line. The shoes are very elegant and bringing the past to present. Fashion never dies, as you have probably seen yourself that it will continue developing and reappearing, so ladies and gentlemen, keep your favorite clothing items for as long as you can, cause 10-40 years down the road they will be back in style and what is better then passing down your favorite clothes to your children or grandchildren, or even better keeping it for yourself! I can speak from experience in receiving my moms jewelry that she wore when she was my age and now I am the proud wearer of one of my dad's necklaces that my mom had purchased for him many many moons ago. I think its one of the best gifts a parent can give. So keep your special items! 

Tabitha, an England native, is known world wide as being one of the best stylists out there. Along with being the fashion director of Vogue (US), she also contributes to other magazines such as Dazed and Confused and AnOther Magazine. I am completely jealous that she has styled catwalk shows for Alexander McQueen - that's a dream come true!

Now, Tabitha Simmons is the proud designer behind her very own shoe line. Another dream come true! Her shoes are made from the finest materials and the price definitely reflects that.  As far as these couture suede, whipp snake and calf wedges (above), that I am obsessed with, you are looking to shell out $1,481.40. For the gorgeous pebblegrain, calf and suede OTK boots (below) you're looking at paying $2, 093.83. They are expensive but so worth it! 

"I'm Throwing On My Louboutins"

It's one thing to love your Christian Louboutin's but its another to sing a song about them. Jennifer Lopez obviously needed to share to the world that Louboutins is her shoe of choice (not like she really needed to tell us since its kind of obvious), but her new song off her upcoming album is called, well you probably guessed it, "Louboutins". 

The 40 year old mother of twins, is back and is still "Jenny from the block". She will be preforming her new single at the AMA's on Sunday. According to Just Jared she will be wearing a pair of Christian Louboutin's that were designed especially for her. I can't wait to see what they look like. My guess... something with silver glitter. That is kind of vague, but I think they will  look like a disco ball. They have to be something very diva to fit JLO's personality. 

As far as the song itself, I am not loving it. It bored me the first time I listened to it, but who am I to judge? I can't sing at all! 

If you want to hear her song here it is (this is not her music video! just so you are aware): 

Watch the AMA's this Sunday, November 22nd at 8/7c on ABC. 

Premiere of Pippa Lee

{Blake Lively and Penn Badgley at the premiere screening of The Private Lives of Pippa Lee at AMC Loews 19th theater on in NYC.}

Blake Lively was premiere ready in her gorgeous cream Marchesa jacket and black dress shorts. She definitely knows how to show off her assets (haha!) Now, I don't think the shoes were a total bust, but I personally wouldn't have paired them with this outfit. I know the feature piece is the jacket with all its embellishments but the shoes look cheap (and we all know they are not!).  If you like the contrast color pumps, then I recommend these Sergio Rossi cream and brown one shown below. They look more high class! 

 Sergio Rossi - $695 - Neiman Marcus 

Blake also graced the cover of the December issue of Marie Claire Magazine. Inside she had a one on one interview about her life growing up and how it reflects in her acting, also about her upcoming new movie "The Private Lives of Pippa Lee". For some reason this quote really shocked me: "I usually don't use a stylist when I get dressed". A 22 year old actress who is just coming into the big times does not use a stylist?! that's a shocker. I was stunned but also very pleased. 

What do you think of Blake's Premiere outfit? 

Not A Desperate Housewife

Eva Longoria covers Prestige magazine. In most of the pictures they don't even look like her. In the picture above I had to do a double take, she looks like Kate Beckinsale.

This sweetheart strapless dress with white feathers is like my dream dress. No clue where I would be able to wear it because I would be too scared that someone would spill something on the white feathers but I would definitely just purchase and wear it around my house. 

Nude pumps are a must-own. They are just like owning a great pair of black closed toed pumps. If you are short or don't have as long of legs as you wished, then try using the nude pump trick. They make your legs go on for days. As you can see in these photos of Eva Longoria who rocked a pair of YSL platform sandals. Also, another bonus nude coloured pumps go with tons of outfits! 

My favorite nude pumps are made from the master himself, Christian Louboutin. These Louboutins are the best bang for your buck! 

 

Christian Louboutin - Lady Claude - $745 - Barneys 

Push The Envelope

Alexander McQueen was Lady Gaga's main man for her new Bad Romance music video. The video is chaotic but its one of those videos that you can't help but love because the song itself is so catchy and the video is so well done that you just sit in awe. 

This video is every shoe lovers dream as one of my friends so nicely pointed out (shout out HB! ;). The sky high huge platform heels are probably my favourite out of all of them. She wore them in black and again in white throughout the video. 

Obviously, these shoes are meant to stay on the runway unless you are Beyonce and can pull something like these off without shuffling your feet. They are just so sky scraper that I doubt anyone could stably walk in them on any uneven surface. I know I would be on my face. I also know that I would be 6 foot 5 so I am going to pass on purchasing these heels. 

Alexander McQueen always knows how to keep his audience entertained which is probably why he is my favorite designer. He is a risk taker and such an incredibly creative person.  In reality, these shoes are not practical or even that attractive, but on the runway they are an art form that I think most people can appreciate. 

Check out Lady Gaga's latest video "Bad Romance":

Sergio Rossi SS2010 Sneak Peak

Sergio Rossi Spring/ Summer 2010 video preview was breathtaking. I can only assume fish was the inspiration behind this collection. Its a lot of scale detail with lots of sparkle.  I have already pegged a couple as much owns and must keep forever and ever because one day they will be museum quality (that is how good his SS2010 collection is!). They are definitely an art piece. I can't wait for this collection to hit main stream so we can all get a better look at the shoes themselves. 

I am pretty sure I died and went to heaven when they showed the gold scale shoebooties with the silver sequins that wrapped around one side of the shoe. LOVES IT! 

Get your sneak peak of Sergio Rossi's SS2010 collection here: SERGIO ROSSI

"Je t’adore, Je t’adore"

Leighton Meester's Givenchy shoes in her new music video "Somebody To Love" featuring Robin Thicke (yes, the son of Alan Thicke from Growing Pains.) are my favorite statement shoes.  They are rebellious and give a strong confident vibe. I love shoes that can match your confidence, who said confidence always comes from within? It definitely comes once you put a pair of these Givenchy sandals on. Every woman needs a pair. You will be a serious head turner as you walk down Granville Street in your form fitting dress and these heels. Perfection! 

Givenchy - Studded T-Strap Sandal - $1,750

What do you think of Leighton Meesters new music video? Do you think her singing career will take off? 

End of the Color Wheel

Violet is all the rage this Fall which means we are coming near the end of our color wheel, I recently found out about color and trend forecasting. I am no guru or anything but I do find it interesting. Its all just observation from the streets, architecture, economy, politics, upcoming movies, events, shows and other forms of pop culture. Its just a mix mash of all these things to help predict what fashions and colors will be in style for the next season. Color usually follows the color wheel.. ROYGBIV... so we are tending to see a lot more violet this fall which means the color wheel has made it full turn and red will be coming in next. Its freaky how accurate that is. 

Fall/Winter 2009/2010 venture into violet with some bold pumps and flats. Here are two of my affordable purple favs:

Nine West - Palomino -$69.99 

Belle by Sigerson Morrison - Charm Ballet Flat - $295 - Shop Bop 

Indian Flats

Are Indian ballet flats making a comeback? A couple years ago they were huge. Everywhere you turned there were people wearing bright beaded flats. Of course at the time I followed the trend but looking back I am slightly embarrassed I did only because my Indian flats were shocking purple with tons of beading, almost to the point of hurting the retinas. 

These D&G bejeweled flats are super cute and because they are a dark with black and gold jewels it makes them more classy. A girls gotta have bling! 

D&G Studded Ballet Flat - $945 

If you enjoy the Indian inspired flats then check out these:

Nine West - Nedim Flat - $69.99 

Steve Madden - Kazler - $71.96 

Arctic Style

[Whistler, British Columbia]

Kick it arctic style in some cozy stylish booties. Who said you have to compromise warmth for fashion? Since you can't wear your Ugg boots all the time, here are some boots that give you warmth while keeping your sophisticated sexy style. 

**MY FAVORITE!** The twins show their Canadian roots with these lumberjack inspired shearling booties with a dark wooden heel. 

DSQUARED2  - Shearling Booties - $795 - Shop Bop

Tashkent by Cheyenne designed these mocha leather boots lined with ultra soft shearling that would look super cute with some leggings or your favorite skinnies. 

Tashkent by Cheyenne - Cudicini Shearling Booties - $690 - Shop Bop

DK knows how to make them... not to sure why she named them "Granny" cause they are anything but granny... These distressed suede lace up booties with shearling lining are perfect for those cold fall days. 

Donna Karan - Shearling Granny Booties - $890 - Shop Bop

Beyond Amazed

I am not a work out buff at all. I was back in high school but after high school I basically let life take over and never fit in a work out regime. Of course there was the New Years resolution that suck around for a good couple of weeks then someone would wave a dark chocolate bar in front of my face and I would pathetically cave. 

In high school, I ran and worked out almost everyday due to the sports I was involved in. I could run for a really long time without being totally winded, so awhile ago I thought I would try running the distance I used to run and well I ended up walking not even half way though. I was dying... and gasping for air. How embarrassing! I don't smoke or anything so that just shows you how bad I fell off the work out wagon. 

I started drinking Beyond H20 months ago, and I drink it religiously. It hydrates you 4x faster then tap or other bottled water. It also goes through a 12 step purification process so its the purest water on the market. It states that it will improve physical and mental performance and faster recovery from physical activity. 

After my Halloween indulgence of many mini chocolate bars, I decided that I would go for a run. I had no high expectations on how far or how long I would last. I put my head phones blasted some Jay Z and ran. I ran for 45 minutes straight, no stopping, no slowing down. It felt great! When I looked at my timer I was stunned. I had lost track of time and was just running without gasping for air. It had to have been the water! Before I wouldn't have lasted 20 minutes, but today I ran at a fast clip for a lot longer then I had ever thought possible. 

Beyond H20

Best Nike runners for running:

Nike Refresh 4 - $119 - Foot Locker

Celeb Style

Hilary Duff

Hilary Duff looked polished in a hip hugging red and blue mock neck checkered dress and super cute Christian Louboutin shoe booties. The contrast of the colors makes this outfit stand out. I love the shoes with this dress. Most people would be scared to mix the stark white and black shoebooties with a bold pattern dress, but don't be! It may not match but it sure goes and that is all that matters! 

Christian Louboutin - Estoteri - $955

Heidi Montag

I think I need to forward Heidi Montag my previous post on the right way to wear OTK's. She needs serious help. This is definitely a flash back to the movie cover of Pretty Woman but Julia Roberts definitely looked WAY better in this look. It might not have been so horrible if she wouldn't have paired her lace up OTK's with a leather mini. Am I wrong?! Just wait my friends... you will be seeing this hideous outfit on the new season of The Hills. 

Christian Louboutin - Alta Fifre - $1,745 

Kim Cattrall & Miley Cyrus

Kim Cattrall and Miley Cyrus were all matchy matchy wearing a gorgeous strapless Matthew Williamson dress and belted wrap around Bebe boots. I don't know how I feel about Miley's spiked dog collar necklace, but I think Kim looks amazing! 

Bebe

Latest Obsession

I have died and gone to heaven.....please tell me I am not the only person to be absolutely infatuated with these Miu Miu round toe Lattice  cream nappa leather pumps? My first thought is these are very old Hollywood glam. I can see Dita Von Teese wearing these pumps. They are fun, flirty and fabulous!  J'aime Miu Miu! 

Bergdorf Goodman - $590 - Miu Miu - Lattice Pump 

Eat Much?

 

Well speaking of eating healthy in my last post, I wanted to bring to your attention these sexy (NOT!) new Ralph Lauren ads. I have been hearing the talk for the last month but I have avoided looking at the pictures until today.  

How attractive is that? Sexy eh? ..  I think everyone should be a size 000. GROSS! stick skinny is so two years ago people! The model diet of cigarettes, gum and two crackers is just disgusting.

Can I get you a burger? my treat....

I love the classic feeling of Ralph Lauren, I always have! but honestly I hope seeing these ads makes people stand up and say something. This is not art or something young girls should strive to look like. Love yourself and your body. There is no need to stop eating or make yourself look sick. 

I Heart Wellness

Hello my loyal readers, I wanted to bring to your attention this I Heart Wellness contest! 

I am not sure if you are like me and enjoy eating healthy but if you want to start here is a great blog to follow. I am huge on wanting to support my fellow Vancourite bloggers and I was told about this iheartwellness.com.  This blog is unique because the blogger (Kris) makes all these recipes and helps you create a diverse and health concious diet plan. I found at the start of the whole eating healthy phase of my life that there was not much variation in the meals, they were all simple and just blah. After many years of eating this way I am so glad to have found a blog that gives me new and interesting cooking/baking ideas! You must check it out! It's fab! 

The added bonus right now is her Zazubean Chocolate contest! If you haven't had Zazubean Chocolate you are really missing out. No Joke! They are amazing and actually very good for you :) and who doesn't want chocolate that has added health benefits?! I know I sure do. 

Click here to see iheartwellness.com. 

Picture Of The Day...

WTF!  

picture of the day...

Well this is a new look.... was this for Halloween? She was just 3 days late. I am speechless. Rock it Lady Gaga! 

How To Wear OTK's

OTK's are huge this fall! Put aside the flat low mid calf boots and pick up a pair of over-the-knee boots. Let's bring the 80's back! I think we all remember Julia Roberts wearing  OTK's in the hit movie, Pretty Woman. 

Wearing OTK's is not for the timid, you must be able to walk with sheer confidence and strut your stuff. They make a bold statement so make sure you have the attitude to go along with it. 

The tricky part of OTK's is what to wear them with.... this might take a little bit of planning. You don't want to look like a hooker so my advice, don't buy patent, and pair them with your tight skinnies, leggings, boyfriend blazer, your cute skirt or dress. They are very versatile. The nice thing about OTK's is if your dress is long enough it will just look like you are rocking leggings! :)  They are definitely hot, hot, hot right now. If you don't want to make a huge "look at me" statement then I think you best invest in flat OTK's but if you are a heel type chica who wants to stand tall then get your hands on a pair! 

Alexandra Neel - Spaghetti Suede OTK's - $1,080 - Shop Bop

Joie - Coachella Suede OTK's - $525 - Shop Bop

Rock & Republic - Isis OTK's - $450 - Shop Bop