The color Navy Blue is becoming very popular in 2013. It happens to be one of Pantone’s Spring 2013 colors; they call it Monaco Blue! In doing research for today’s post, I wanted to know more about the color Navy Blue…what does it mean? When I wear the color, what does it say about me; what am I projecting to others when I wear the color Navy? Here are a few descriptive words:

Trust
Balance
Faith
Value
Depth
Freedom
Calmness
Power*
Tradition
Reliability

I love colors that project Power, there’s just something to be said about a woman (or man) in charge….love it!
Whether you wear Navy Blue to work in the form of a business suit, as your choice of Nail Color or taking on the Nautical Motif during a day of shopping, you won’t go wrong with Navy this Spring!

Navy and Mint

Navy Nail Polish (All Lacquered Up)

Now get out there and add some Navy to your wardrobe!

WJC

Photo Credit:

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Last night ABC aired the Oscars and boy oh boy was it a night full of glitz and glamour! I always look forward to the red carpet arrivals so I can get a peek at what and who my favorite celebrities are wearing. I remember when I was a young girl sitting on the sofa watching the awards show-secretly wishing I was one of those girls! From Halle Berry to Charlize Theron; the divas were absolutely gorgeous! So without further adieu, let’s take a look at some of the nights Best Dressed!

Anne Hathaway

Jennifer Lawrence

Halle Berry

Charlize Theron

The Designers

Charlize Theron stole the night with Couture Dior gown, not to mention the haircut that completed her overall look!  She was my Best Dressed choice of the evening.

Halle Berry looked radiant in Versace, but doesn’t she always look amazing?

Anne Hathaway was classic in Prada.

Jennifer Lawrence, the Best Actress winner also wore Dior and looked like a princess.

What a night for all things fashion!

NJOY

WJC

Photo Credit:

justjared.com

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The Red Carpet at this year’s Grammy Awards was full of style and glamour! With designs from top designers such as Tom Ford, Roberto Cavalli, Gucci and Emilio Pucci; onlookers were not disappointed with the choices made by this year’s attendees. Here are few of my favorite looks this year:

Kelly Roland

Rhianna

Taylor Swift

Jennifer Lopez

My absolute favorite of the photos listed has to be Kelly Roland!  She looks stunning in her Georges Chakra Couture gown which featured cutouts that were strategically placed to reveal just the right amount of skin!  You go Kelly!!!

Looking forward to the upcoming Oscars…What will you be wearing?

I just love award season!

WJC

Photo Credits:
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Fashion Trends-Who's In Control?.

Year after year, those of us who love anything related to fashion; whether you are a lover of clothes, shoes, handbags (my favorite), makeup, nails or accessories-we all look forward to experiencing what the new trends will be. I’ve often wondered in the past, who decides what is “trendy” in the first place? Is it the designer who puts all his or her hard work into a collection that makes that decision? Is there someone out there in “Fashion Land” who tells us what we should wear? Or by chance could it be our favorite celebrities that influences what we like? Well, you might be shocked to learn that none of the above is the responsible party. It is you and I the consumer that decides what the fashion trends are. Imagine that!!! Though, celebrities are consumers too I might add.

Here’s how it works:
The buyer at top retail stores such as Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, etc. buys and puts out collections of items they feel will go over well with the consumer (us). However, it is up to you and I to accept or reject what the buyer has chosen. Styles or looks that become popular with consumers over a long period of time constitutes a Trend! Who knew that you had so much say in what’s trendy and what’s not.

What fashion trends are you helping set today?
NJOY Trendsetters!
WJC

Alright ladies…every one of us has a favorite accessory; whether a bangle bracelet, a chunky necklace or colorful scarf-we all have that special something that we like to add to our look that makes us feel good.

The belt in my opinion is a very simple way to update or change a look without all the fuss.  Who doesn’t like a good belt?  Add it to your favorite tunic or dress and watch how it transforms not only how you look, but how you feel!  You have to play with different types to make sure you find the right one for you. Go ahead and give it a try…

You look fabulous dahling!!!

WJC