You've Got Mail

I'm on my blackberry all the time--I heart my blackberry very much. I have a trade show tomorrow, so I kept getting e-mail after e-mail because I haven't received the items I needed to display yet for tomorrow, so I ended up taking a picture with my blackberry at work...Luckily the items arrived later that day, but I need to put in some late hours tonight to make sure I have everything that I need for the show.

I don't usually carry purses with me since I normally carry a laptop bag but I thought this purse would look great with this outfit so I took it out of its dust bag. Plus my hubby bought me some Nike+ Air running shoes since my other ones were falling apart, I hope I get better soon (still have a cough) because I want to really break them in.

pants--NY&CO (remix)
silk ruffle tank--Old Navy (remix)
white jacket--Old Navy (remix)
shoes--Avon (remix)
purse--Louis Vuitton

My first capsule collection

Thank you The small fabric of my life for starting up this challenge. This is my first capsule and it made me realize a few things:

1) I noticed none of my items that I picked are designer, which leads me to believe that I don't have to spend a lot of money to have a week's worth of clothes.
2) This will cut down on the amount of items I pack when I travel for a business trip.
3) Its seems all the items I own are work outfits.
4) I have a lot of black...LOL

I have few trips coming up that I will be gone for a whole week, I'm very excited to see how well this works out. The weather report says its going to be 56-65 degrees which in So. Cal its on the cold side, plus its going to rain on Thursday and possibly Wednesday, so wish me luck I'll be warm enough.

So here is my capsule collection:

1. jacket--Old Navy (remix)
2. pink long sleeve shirt--Banana Republic (remix)
3. black striped long sleeve shirt--The Limited
4. black sheath dress--Tommy Bahama (remix)
5. green wrap sweater--Mossimo (remix)
6. checker vest--Merona (remix)
7. gray pants--Ann Taylor (remix)
8. black pinstripe pants-- Banana Republic (remix)
9. black booties--BCBG Paris (remix)
10. black Mary Jane pumps--Xileration (remix)

Accessories:
1. black onyx earrings (remix)
2. fresh water pearl necklace (remix)
3. black patent belt--Calvin Klein (remix)
4. faux snake skin belt--Mossimo (remix)
5. black/gray scarf--purchased at Loehman's

Outerwear!

Today I decided to repeat a dress (well the whole look really) but I wanted to show you some of the outerwear I recently wore because I didn't have time to post them.

Teal Trench (the jacket I decided to wear today)--Mossimo
Blue Trench--Mossimo
navy pea coat--Arizona
Tan Wool coat--Gap
Cashmere gloves--Merona Collection
Light Blue Cashmere coat--Limited edition collaboration with Escada and Ermenegildo Zegna
black silk wrap--Cartier

Dress--Dana Buchman (remix)
Boots--Coobies (remix)
necklace--giveaway from What A boutique owner sees (remix)

Happy Halloween!! BOO!!!

How sad is it, when you can go into your every wardrobe and pull out a costume...very sad--LOL

This is how I went to work today, with kitten ears...the necklace is my regular pearl necklace, that I twisted in ribbon. I was trying to create a ruffle effect, but it didn't quite come out the way I planned, but I did like the texture it created.

Tomorrow we are going to a Halloween party :) I would rather buy myself another blouse then a costume, so I was digging in my closet and found this. I'm trying to go for a 60's look! I'm going to buy a peace sign necklace tomorrow morning or some big plastic jewelry, hopefully the stores won't be packed---hmmm we'll see.

Friday:
Shoes--Nine West (remix)
jeans--Gap (remix)
blouse--Banana Republic
vest--Old Navy (remix)

Saturday:
Shoes--Mossimo Supply (remix)
tights--Simply Vera by Vera Wang
dress--Lilia Honolulu
Glasses--Gucci

Off to the air show

My husband and I decided to go to the air show with some friends at the last minute, so I thought it was a good opportunity to wear the t-shirt I received for running the 10K Run 4 Her Life 2009 World Tour last Sunday. Mike Delfino from Desperate Housewives was there and Mya from Dancing with the Stars, performed at the race.

I had such a great weekend...I hope you did too!

sunglasses--Dior
flats--Reaction by Kenneth Cole
jeans--Banana Republic (remix)
t-shirt--gift from run 4 her life 2009 world tour
purse--Tod's

Dinner with the inlaws

We met my in-laws at their restaurant they partially own today. I originally had a dress planned for this occasion but when I slipped on the dress I forgot it had a zipper, and tried to force it over my head and broke the zipper. It was unwearable and luckily I had this outfit inspired by Jennifer Aniston planned for a Vegas cocktail event next month for a trade show that I decided to wear at the last minute.

I also included a picture of my hubby since he looked very dapper--my hubby really has nice clothes, but for some reason doesn't use them unless he sees his parents. I took advantage and snapped a photo, a lot of bling going on today, but I was really happy that my last minute outfit came out quite well.

I wish I took a picture of my mother-in-laws Judith Leiber purse, it was to die for, but they always have stuff to die for :)

on me:

Suit--Calvin Klein
tank--hand made and tailored in Hong Kong
Shoes--Roberto Cavalli
purse--Tod's
credit card case--Judith Leiber
ring--Swarovski Crystal
Jewelry-- mix of gold and Erickson Beamon for Target

On Hubby:

Jacket--Emeregildo Zenga
pants--Emeregildo Zenga
shirt--Hermes
shoes-- Ferrari for Tod's
belt-- 100% Alligator

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday

On Sunday I'm normally in my PJ's, but I needed to run to the store for a second, so I threw on a jacket and some flats. Today I was going to wear the dress and boot combo, but the minute I walked out the door I realized I had an important meeting later this afternoon so I had to go back to change.

I'll wear the dress tomorrow, no big deal, but the reason I forgot about the appointment is because I'm having car trouble...I had no choice but to take it into the dealer today and should be ready tomorrow. I'm crossing my fingers they'll call me at 7am because I really do hate missing work. I'm one of those people who enjoys what they do for a living, so I'm ready to hit the road tomorrow.

Here is another purse from my collection. I told myself after this purchase I wasn't going to buy any more Coach items anymore...I love the brand (rumor has it 1 in ever 4 women own a Coach something...) but there is so many 'fake' purses out there that I really don't want people thinking my items are fake, especially when I know I paid good money for them.

Sunday:
Jacket--Chadwicks
tank--Sonoma
flats--Christian Siriano for payless
jeans--Gap (remix)

Monday:
Suit--Calvin Klein
shirt-Ann Taylor (remix)
shoes--Bumper (remix)
Necklace--Dean Harris for Target (remix)

Tuesday:
Dress--Dana Buchman
Boots--Coobies (remix)
necklace--giveaway from What A boutique owner sees (remix)

Weekend Purse

This is what I pretty much carry with me on the weekends including 6 different types of wallets/carrying cases. Just thought I should share.

I've had this purse for many years and I love it, I put a few ink stains on it and plan to give it to a professional for a good cleaning (If your in So. Cal--Margret's Cleaners in Newport Beach, does a fabulous job) but I've been to lazy to go.

When I saw this purse it was one of those things that I had to have...at the time I had never heard of the brand but I didn't care, I looked at it and it was well made Italian leather and I knew it was worth the money.

Purse--Kooba
wallet/carrying cases from left to right:
1. Pucci
2. Chanel
3. Buxton (this replaced a Fendi that got lost/stolen)
4. Prada
5. Hermes
6. Coach

safe and sound

I just came back from a trade show in Tijuana Mexico or known to us locals as T.J.-- I picked earthy dark colors as to not cause any attention ...in other words, I didn't want to be notice!

Sadly, I grew up going to T.J. every weekend until I graduated High School, so its hard to hear all the bad things that's happening now because it was my second home, but when your own relatives that live there are telling you its dangerous, you realize its not the same Mexico I once knew.

Since I didn't take my laptop with me I took another wonderful tote bag that I own.

Purse--Tod's
shoes--Mossimo (remix)
pants--Joseph A. qu'est*ce que c'est silk? (remix)
shirt--Dalia via Marshall's (remix)
jacket--Isaac Mizrahi for Target (remix)

P.S--I wore the red trench coat yesterday....I was really going to wear the purple one but I changed my mind at the last minute...I should have went with my first instinct ;)

coming out of the closet

Another rare occasion I'm able to take out a purse from my closet. This is my resort bag, I only use this purse when I'm staying at hotels, very good travel bag IMO. This was also my very first big purchase (other than my car!) obviously since then, my collection has grown and hopefully I'm able to show you more beautiful things hidden away in my closet soon.

Have a great weekend!

Purse-Prada

Closet part 4

I also have a product review, I wasn't to happy with these plastic white things (sorry, forgot what to call them) they are suppose to save space, but IMO I think it looks sloppy and it only gives the illusion of space, but its still as tight as if I put them all hanging on the rod. Not sure if I'm going to get rid of them, especially since I threw away all the packaging. Time will tell.