Designer Inspiration Station: Rebecca Minkoff

It is a new year so we are looking to highlight a new designer. This month I chose Rebecca Minkoff because I feel she makes every women look like a rock star. Check out how Pantone.com describes Rebecca's response to her line:

inspiration The modern practicality of Charlotte Kemp Muhl's personal eclectic style prominent colors Blood Red, Ink Blot, Stone and Blushed signature color Each color that composes this collection tells a story – they're too beautiful to select only one! must-have item The Item Jacket in Deep Reds and Midnight hues

 

Memory Lane: 2011 Fashion and Fun

Wow, time flies when you are having fun.  This was my last day off for the holidays so before I head back to work and begin the new year, here is a little walk through memory lane in 2011...

In August we said hello to the fashion blogging world, I survived my first earthquake and starting pulling off the years great fashion trends like the white power suit, rockin mens wear inspired fabrics, mixing patterns with brights and taking a note from Oscar de la Renta with neutrals and red.

In September we discussed "Career Smart Must Haves" and deliberated on what to wear to a simulcast.  We also boldly paired brights with neutrals, worked a red dress, sported a shirt dress and tried the new fall color combo of rust and cobalt blue. 

In October we got thrifty in New York, went Ape and became a proud member of the Color Brigade. We also stoped playing it safe with pattens and roared in to the 20's.

In November I fell in love with vintage clothing, tried my hand at color blocking, held my first Style Quota Challenge and brought in Thanksgiving like a pilgrim.

In December we wrapped ourselves up for the cold and the parties, pulled out our leather jackets, scarves and our tights. I started corresponding with Lyddiegal (below) from Chic on the Cheap, one of my all time favorite bloggers and she is awesome! Check out her site if you haven't already.

We celebrated my sons 7th birthday and a wonderful first year of blogging for Suite Life at the Gaylord Hotel.

And that is all she wrote for 2011!

It has been great sharing my fashion adventures with you and I look forward to brazenly charging forward into the new year.  I cant wait to see all the fashion world has in store for us! Tata for now and have a suite week.

Relaxed Vacation Wear

What a great day this was. The Gaylord hotel is my favorite hotel of all time so I love that we had another opportunity to stay there. We just lounged around the room almost the whole time which was awesome. I thought I would post some pics of my vacation wear, I am wearing the great scarf my grandmother got me for Christmas. Our room was on the 19th floor facing the atrium, so we had beautiful twinkle lights outside our window at night and a great view of the sunset. My gift for my husband was a personalized massage at the Hotel Spa, which he totally deserved for taking my pictures this year, supporting my late night post and listening to my endless blogging conversations. I just chilled at the jacuzzi, worked out and walked 4 miles at the gym, go me! So sad to have had to go home but what a way to end the year!

Vacation Must Haves

 Even though my trip was local my packing list was very simular to Piperlime's top 10 vacation must haves:

1. Sun dress

2. Textured Sweater

3. Cotton T-Shirt

4. Oversized Tunic/ Cover up

5. Shorts (I opted for exercise wear instead)

6. Sunnies

7. Patterned Bathing Suit

8. Cute Sandels (I brought along my boots too)

9. All Occasion Dress

10. Skinnies

 I added a few scarves (not listed but should be)

I had a blast but all good things must come to a end. It was great because I used every item that I brought this year.

WhoWhatWear's: Best Dressed: 2011

Checkout WhoWhatWear's Best Dressed: 2011. Who do you think should have made the list beside you and me?

Exciting Get Away

As a Christmas present for my husband this year I wisked Lorenzo away to the Gaylord Hotel at the National Harbor. Here I am looking a the water show in before going up to Pose ther private ultra lounge.

New Friends

Sorry that I have been away for the holidays but they have been jammed packed. I have missed you all and I thought I would share my running around town and meeting new friends outfit? This was the comfortable outfit I wore when meeting a few new friends at the Kennedy Homeless Shelter. I love this scarf from Forever 21 and bag from United Colors of Benetton.  We spent a few hours listening to a sermon, singing Christmas carols and eating cookies together. It was a nice evening, we got to meet a bunch of great people and I got to try out my side ponytail.

Its a Wrap: A Creative and Eco Friendly One

Looking to wrap some last minute gifts but falling short on holiday paper? Instead on running to the store get creative and eco friendly by finding things around the house to use as gift wrap. They are free and good for the planet, check out these easy gift wrapping ideas:

Recycled Gift Wrap:

1. Newspaper-(comics for the kids, fashion for the fashionistas, cooking for foodies)

2. Crochet or knit a bag- then they can wear all year

3. Fabric- Use an shirt you no longer wear

4. Tin cans or Aluminum foil- looking for something shiny look no further than your kitchen

5. Paper grocery bags- you can weave them or color them any kind of way

6. Baskets

7. Glass jars- tie a bow around them and they are perfect

8. Scarves or Mittens- if you have a small gift and only one mitten they make a perfect match

9. Children’s Art Work- Send one of your favorite pieces from thorough out the year to show off the kids artwork

10. Gift Bags- tear and mix up patterns from gift bags received throughout the year

If would like to purchase something but want to save a tree go to Etsy for these cute eco friendly bags or you want to see pictures of some the gift wrapping ideas click here.

Baby its Cold Outside

Even though it was cold outside, it was warmer than yesterday so I threw on this happy outfit and since these Forever 21 boots were made for walking, that is what did! I walked them right into a little last minute shopping downtown. Feel free to mix and match your suit tops with a thrifted piece like my Christmas tree green wool pencil skirt or some jeans for your last minute shopping trips.

Jalen's 7th Birthday Bash

I thought that I would share our very fun birthday celebration with everyone. My son Jalen turned 7 yesterday but we celebrated on Saturday with his soccer team. We were truly living the Suite Life that day!! We started out with 3 hours of Laser Tag, than all you can eat pizza and cinnamon rolls at Cici's Pizza. Then back to my house to play video games and eat this awesome Kit Kat Cake that my amazing 16 year old daughter made. I am very proud of Brandy, she is quite the dessert chef.