A step in the right direction

Take a look at this picture and smile!! This girl is beautiful, in great shape, and not malnourished. 

Some people are born thin some are not. Thank u Macy's for representing someone a bit more realistic and zaftig. 

Give good gift

More than just an apple for your teacher…

For the kids…

For the little boys and girls

Ohh baby…

What I'm wearing to give my gifts…it's not a Santa suit!!! All from Kate Spade. Gift guide… Frame from J.Crew,necklace from Etsy (Wrenn Jewelry), Shady lady mittens from Kate Spade, vintage ring from One Kings Lane, T-shirt, clutch and candle from Kate Spade,vintage earns from One Kings Lane, t-shirt from J.Crew (proceeds go to Teach America), hair ties and Star Wars cook book from J.crew, Classic Khurti from Peek, pull along, spy kit, camper and tartan blanket all from Land of Nod, baby onsie from Etsy (MarCuties)

2 skirts u need right now!!!

Anthropologie…wear with a white tank and moto jacket or man tailored white button down to go to the in laws for the holidays.

high waisted

Loving the high waist on Polyvore Gucci

Joesph uk

I have always been a fan of Joesph UK. Their pants are well made, beautifully tailored, and very long. Lines are clean and pieces are always very fashion forward without looking like costumes. For example Joesph has been doing ponchos for decades. Their sweaters vary from tight and tailored to big and boxy. The line caterers to real women with wearable, stylish well made clothing. I never purge my closet of this label because it is so timeless and wears so well. I urge you to check out the new store downtown in NY. Here are a few of my favs.

planet blue

Something new and different. Thank you Carol!!!

Warm ur legs

Real Housewives

I'm not sure about you, but I have a very hard time with any of the "Real Housewives" series for a plethora of reasons. Firstly it pains me that people in Minnesota or Kansas are watching thinking that they are seeing an accurate representation of the women of NJ. As far as I'm concerned they should stick the housewives and the cast of the Jersey Shore in an apartment somewhere off the Turnpike over looking Newark airport. Of course I have a hard time with the clothing. Why are these ladies (from all the different places, not just NJ) so fond of the skin tight track suit? What is it about the mix of velvet/velour, crystal embellishment and midriff exposure that is so appealing to this particular over 30 set? Do they hand them out after they sign their contracts? Lastly, why does anyone care? I don't go to lunch and turn over tables or bar fight with my in laws and I don't have any friends who do either, so why would I want to see stranger do so on TV? I could be using that time to be watching Honey BOO BOO (Just Kidding). And why are these people on the cover of newspapers taking up valuable space that could be used to highlight the daily antics of Lindsay Lohan. Again, just joking. Seriously though, highlight a nurse, a solider or teacher…anyone besides these poorly dressed celeb wanna yes who make us real housewives look so bad! In closing here are some of my choices for the real REAL Housewives of NJ (or at least in the Somerset Hills).

3 different cuts by Paige and AG. Sweaters, shrugs and turtleneck by Vince.

If u do nothing else for Back to School…

If u do nothing else to prepare for the end of summer and head into Fall, buy this skirt!!! BUT…I don't like the length so hem it to mid thigh or right above the knee. It's worth the investment in tailoring because the skirt is from Zara and is quite cost efficient, but looks like a million bucks!!! Another side note, ignore the shoes on the model and wear something normal like a pointy toe skinny kitten heeled black paten leather pump. Hear is my other must from Zara for Fall… a cape!!!! I love it.

Fall coat

I love this coat for Fall. Feel free to buy it for me. 

get em while u can

On One KIng's Lane Gillian Julius and Leighelena I love these whimsical, light, and classic!

The lovely

Jessica hicks

new find...

I love when I find small fashion lines that beg to be discovered. BLUSHFASHION on etsy reminds me of Calypso, with it's fluid lines and super wearability. Great price point too.

Add to the file... I wish it was my size!!!

Lulakate