today's QPT

want to create an instant hourglass figure? wear a belt. cinched at the waist or a lil above it creates an instant figure flattering shape and gives you style and sophistication on the cheap. pick one up at your fave place to shop or a street vendor 4 a good price-$5

todays quick pick tip (QPT)

everyday where something special to you and that gets attention-like today I have on a white fossil watch given to me by my special, special friend Aaron. whoopee!

my fave place to shop

u might not believe it but...it is the hospital gift shop. i know, i know you're saying (like my gfriend naomi) the only thing a hospital gift shop  has are gifts for sick loved ones and magazines and stuff. but let me tell you, you would be amazed what these hidden jewels tout. need a unique accessory? check out the hospital gift shop the next time you're visiting  a sick loved one. you can pick up something for yourself as well as you're loved one. below are just a few of the items i have purchased from the hospital i work in gift shop (managed by lori's gifts; they even have a website @ lorisgifts.com). i purchased these items from $5-$12 and I always get compliments when i wear them. i wear these not with the matching earrings but generally with ball post earrings (gold, silver, pearl, colored)-this makes the jewelry look more expensive.

can't we all just get along?

we are all special. and we should not feel left out. that is why i am so happy that  the biggest fashion houses have included affordable fashion for us commoners. Missoni for Target (kudos 2 target for their fashion forward thinking) in stores 9/13-10/22/11 is one such campaign. i am so into the direction Ms. Margherita Missoni has taken her grandparents fashion house. it is so...accessible, wearable. she grew up in italy and currently lives in nyc which probably has influnced her ideas about the direction of Missoni. i cannot wait to see the line. i did manage to stumble upon some pics on-line and i wanted to share them with you: zimbio.com has pics of the ad campaign with some of the items available. check it out. Ms. Donnatella Versace, you know the striking italian blonde who is mostly associated with the brand, has announced a line for h & m available 11/16/11. no pics of that yet but i will let you know when i stumble upon them. in any case i am so looking forward to seeing what they have to offer along the line of wearability. i have always had the impression that versace was relegated to the rich and/or famous. can't wait 2 c

who do? you do!

YOU matter is what I mean. mr. beckwith says the answer is you (to whatever question you've been asking). that being said i've posted my first pic. whoopee! i realized that i could not just sit around and wait to get better with posting pics; i just had to do it.this is my take on the latest trend this season and i hope more seasons to come: tribal-ethnic prints and mix-match patterns. believe it or not this outfit cost me approximately $65 including the necklace.
1. black flowered tank-about $17 at forever 21
2. green/black tribal print skirt-about $10 at local discouter Forman Mills
3. black ballerina flats (MIU)-about $20 at DSW, of course
4. green cotton tank-$5 at Walmart
5. tribal necklace-$8 at flea martket in Southern New Jersey
6. black woven belt-$5 at local wig shop

I love the play in colors and patterns. very unexpected and different and i got a lot of compliments. the best way to ground this outfit is adding black accessories hence the shoes and the belt. you can't go wrong. to dress it up for the office add a black blazer or cardigan.

inclusivity

i am just as fashionably inspired by the chick on the street as i am by the celeb in the magozine. im thinking maybe i should change the name to inclusivity. it's a spin on exclusive. sure there is a place for exclusivity but i want my girl to feel included. that she is just as worthy of admiration and respect. that she can be all she can be no matter what her income level is --------  through fashion of course

too legit 2 quit

haven't been on here a while. been doing a lot of things lately, mostly really looking at what i want to do regarding my career. i def know it is with fashion, just not sure what it looks like. the vision is getting clearer however and i get the feeling that it starts with this. it starts with getting out there, no matter how basic it starts off with. the point is that i start somewhere. someone once said a journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step. so i am committed to what i believe my purpose is and in that committment i will make sure i set a date and time for this...ttyl