Ever SO Plush!: January 2012

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

MCM Mayhem

I've always been a bag lady! My boyfriend asked me recently "aren't you getting tired of bags???" my answer was "NO! How could I?!" ... And how could I?! It's like getting new shoes, or new lip gloss even! You HAVE to just have one for any and every occasion!

Ok! Diary entry! Last summer I wanted a new classic bag! I wasn't sure if I wanted to go with Gucci or Louis! I was wrecking my brain trying to figure this out and when I went to go buy my Gucci, they didn't have one that made me go crazy! I went home and thought, I really don't want a bag that everyone knows about- I wanted something different! Called my MCM crazed sister/ cousin and made her SWEAR to not tell anyone that I wanted a MCM! Mainly b/c people knew, but not knew about MCM! It wasn't a bag that many people would go to first because Louis was so major!

She called me about a month later and said "SHON, you HAVE to see this new bag by MCM. You're going to LOVE it" ... she sent it to me and I said "WE HAVE TO GET IT!" We searched for that bag for 2 days and LUCKILY, a lady called her from Bloomy's and said we have 3 bags left! She came over my house and we went STRAIGHT there, ran to the counter and the lady said there was only 1 left! I told her she could just have it cause I knew how much she loved it! ... The lady then said, "Sorry, I didn't see this one, we have 2 left" ... We literally hugged each other and jumped up and down!! LOL! That's how serious we were about that bag!

Now, I'm in MCM overload! Check out these new things, these colors and styles will blow your socks off!

This fanny pack is soooo everything! I have to tell my sister/ cousin to grab it!

HOW FREAKING HOT IS THIS??!!!

Monday, January 30, 2012

Straight Up!

I was SO intrigued to learn that J. Cole sampled Paula Abdul's 1989 hit "Straight Up" in one of his new hits "Work Out". I was only 4 years old when this song came out, and while I am a oldies, but goodies FIEND, I had no clue this was a sample, nor knowledge that it was hers! Love it!!

Check it out here [and peep Paula's moves!]:

J. Cole:

Fendi Nation

I was minding my own business when my eyes caught a glimpse of some of these Fendi things! I then was instantly drawn in! But how could you resist?! I think my new thing just may be Fendi! Forget everything else for the moment and focus your attention to this BEYOND Fendi collection!

Growing up, I saw Fendi as a drag because the colors weren't as exciting- while it is your perfect everyday bag, it didn't MAKE me go spend money to purchase one like others! Ohhh, but now! I need to prepare my wallet for the things that are about to happen!

The booties at the bottom are guaranteed to take you OUT!

Other items ...

I almost lost it when I saw some of Rachel Zoe's collection! I LOVE HER! She's as chic as chic gets! Most people rock labels just so they can say they are rocking labels! But Rachel looks for simplicity in designers and puts everything together so effortlessly gorgeous! I love her bohemian look! It fits her so well! The bag that I love in her collection is SO her! I can totally see her with that on her arm! That makes it so much better to reach your audience! When [some] people design based on their style its a guaranteed win!

My next victim was this YSL pumps! Aren't they to DIE?! Perfect for a birthday cocktail party or quick event!

I never was a Tom's girl, but knowing that they're innovating new prints in their collection does give me hope because they look so comfy! I need a spring running around shoe! If you see any other new Tom prints- let me know! I'm ready!

Spring CleanINg

While [window] shopping on Neiman's website! I found soooo many cute items for Spring! I LIVE for a BEYOND [meaning it SCREAMS everything you need in life and more!!!] bag!! But what caught my attention were the new twists Loubi's are giving this season!

Glitter shoes have been in for the past 2 years! But THESE are beauties!!! I LIVE for a slingback! This pump is beyond perfect! It has every look combined! What more could a girl ask for!

NOTHING beats these Alexander McQueen wedges!! WHEW!! I so wasn't ready for these!

And if you don't know! I've been on Burberry HARD this past season! They're keeping up quite well in the fashion game! No more bland plaids for them! These woven sandals are HOTTTT!!

 The Casadei Cutout Platform Sandal! FIREEE!!

JIMMY CHOO WHEWWWW!!!! Bring on the weather because the shoes are ready!!

Not your ordinary espadrille! By: Charlotte Olympia, Rapunzel Braided Raffia Wedge

Friday, January 27, 2012

Short Hair!

While fresh 18+ inches of weave are crazy on the scene right now, I still LOVE a FLY short hair cut!!

Some of my faves! (Of course paying homage to Ms. Berry! Her haircut is CLASSIC!!)

Malinda Williams ...

Victoria Beckham! I love her!! She is so fly effortlessly! Highly respected fashion guru!!

Juicy Couture "Dreaming In Color" Starter Bracelet in Pink at ...

About 5/6 years ago, the Juicy Couture charm bracelets took over! They were only $25 back then, and were just so shiny and girly- you couldn't resist picking one up from your local store! Now Juicy has taken over and I'm not mad at all! The young girls behind it have built themselves an empire! I'm sure their feature on Oprah did nothing but BOOST their sales!

Juicy still maintains its affordability, while staying a step ahead by releasing new looks each season for their jewelry line! Not to mention their bags and sweat suits that are perfect for travel!

Now their charm bracelets have a brand new look, which is perfect for all girls who LOVE to over or under accessorize! Juicy Couture accessories are now in living color! This collection is called "Dreaming In Color" ... I just tried to order the red from Nordstrom's and it was sold OUT! I suggest getting it while the getting is good! SO adorably simple and chic!