Day 3: Glitter Pumps

Ease on Down the Road

 

On a hunt for some foot bling, I ran across a pair of sparkly glitter heels by Nine West. Sparkly heels are where it's at for this holiday season. Either glittered heels or sequined heels will add a little sizzle to your LBD. Just be mindful that all of the sequins or glitter are in tact. Here's a tip: smaller sequined circles or glittered specks draw less attention to empty spaces. Plus, the smaller size makes the shoe appear more chic.

 

The pumps I found were silver peep-toe glittered pumps with a four inch gold heel. Each fleck of silver glitter was encased by thin gold threads. These shoes were  an outfit all on their own; they sparkled like the morning sun!  I discovered these jewels at TJ MAXX!  I love a bargain!  However, Macy's has the Nine West Escher, which is quite similar to my TJMaxx treasure.  Because it comes in a fun Ruby Red, I think the Escher is the perfect pair to step out in, along life's yellow brick road.  What girl doesn't need a pair of Ruby Red slippers?  You can find the Nine West Escher at Macy's in red, silver and black glitter for $ 79.00.

 

Until tomorrow,

 

Chamele

Day 11: Oxford Booties

Hello Divas!

I hope you had a fabulous Thanksgiving Day!  I am still stuffed from yesterday, but I have lots of food to nibble on for the next few days.

Chamele loves Oxford Booties. I do too!

 

The oxford is one of this seasons biggest trends. Last season found young ladies in flat oxfords and no socks  with dresses and pants alike. This season's trend combines the bootie of past seasons and the lace-up oxford for the ultimate in menswear inspired dressing- the oxford bootie. While I find the flat oxfords absolutely adorable, I tend to stick to heels.  Even at 5'7 I am still on a quest to elongate my legs.

 

A good friend with an amazing shoe closet purchased a pair of lace-up oxfords to wear with jeans and button-downs. She picked an incredible wine color that was sporty and unique. I was green with envy at her wine colored purchase, the Nine West Trixy shown below.  The Trixy is a lace up oxford with a 3. 5 inch heel. It comes black leather, dark gray and  brown leathers $87.16 at Zappo's.

 

Some other spins on the trend include the Maria Sharapova by Cole Haan "Air Swan" Oxford Pump, $228.00 at Dillards. The Air Swan is a patent leather version of the oxford bootie that is topped with the velvet bow. A great dress-up shoe to keep the tickies warm. 

 

Anthropologie also carries a purple suede oxford, the Caladoc Heel, for $228.00.

 

Luxetips Style: Amatuer Stylist I Am

Hello Divas!

I hope life is treating you wonderfully! Remember be slow to anger and quick to forgive.  It just makes life easier.


As you know, sometimes I am an amateur make-up artist to THE FRIENDS.  I am also an occasional stylist also.  It really is not work or a chore for me, because I LOVE shopping and finding fabulous looks for less.  I have helped my girl, funkidivagirl, via texting and other good friends in store.  Recently, my friend Renee, needed help finding and creating a look to attend a formal gala with her husband.  I was like sure no problem.

Considering it was a function celebrating the legal and judiciary profession, I felt neutral colors like black, off white and silver were best.  Since she was on a budget, I suggested we go to the formal dress department at Macy's.  Macy's always has super cute and high quality formal and semi-formal dresses on the clearance rack.  I was sure we could find something there.

With luxe kids and her daughter in tow, I pulled about 50 dresses from the rack that fit the look I wanted to create and went from there.  We finally found the "one", A Jill Stuart classic on sale and after that it was all downhill.  Next we needed to find shoes.  Before a much needed dinner break with the kids, we were walking through the mall and was offered a 30% coupon at Nine West shoes.  Since there was a sale going on, I suggested we start there first. I had to take the elevator down with luxe baby and stroller and passed Nine West shoes.  I spied the perfect shoes to compliment the dress.  Here is a pic:

Lastly, I consulted with Renee on hair, make-up, and accessories.  I suggested either long dangling fierce earrings or a necklace.  She mentioned she had several silver and black cuffs, but she was also interested in wearing a cocktail ring.  I thought either the cocktail or the cuff will do.  I didn't want her to wear too much jewelry to distract from the dress.

Renee originally wanted to get her hair blown out and wear it straight.  However, there was some drama there.  So she opted to go with her natural curly hair and I suggested a mohawk style.  She has worn one before and she is made to wear them.

Make-up was a cinch.  I didn't have to use any foundation on her face, because her skin is truly flawless. Certifiable.  I used Lancome's Declaring Indigo gel eyeliner for a dramatic look.  I used Becca Cosmetics Mazu highlighting cream in the corner of her eyes and on her brow bone.  I also used Becca lip gloss in Mai Tai a sheer peach nude on her lips and a little bit of NARS Lovejoy blush on the apples of her cheek.  She got a mani/pedi with a sheer pink OPI polish.

Results?  She looked like a rock/movie star. Polished but HAUTE!

The only thing I would have done differently was have her carry a red clutch.  I kept meaning to tell her to get one all day, but it just slipped my mind.

What do yall think?  Do I have skillz?

Toodles!