All I Want for Christmas

Here is my virtual Christmas List:


All I Want for Christmas by klynnmorton

On My List

Fendi Double Bow Platforms
Pianegonda Ring
iPhone
Fred Flare Retro Record Player
Juno Hamburger Phone
Yorkshire Terrier (say...awwwwww!)
Tory Burch Reva flat
Marc Jacobs Stam bag
Fendi Rollneck dress
Tiffany Frank Gehry earrings
Adidas Top Ten Low sneakers
RUN D.M.C. tee
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle parfume
Hayden-Hartnett for Target clutch

Aarghhh!

Let me just start out by saying...I love love love an eyepatch.
Slick Rick...Rick the Ruler...wore one!
Pirates...who I think must have SURELY been fresh to death wore them!
Rihanna wore one...
So they must be pretty hot right?



Well, you surely wouldn't sport one of these at work...but at a party, on your
birthday...you can get away with just about anything short of showing up in your birthday suit.
So...

BuyCostumes.com


AnytimeCostumes.com


CostumeCraze.com

Picture Perfect

As you may know, designers have been busy sketching their ideas of what President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama should wear during the day and evening of the Inauguration on January 20, 2009.


Michelle Obama Michael Kors Dress....one of my faves


Monique Lhullier...my ohter fave!


Rachel Roy


Peter Som...my favorite day look...but the coat below is fierce!


Christian Lacroix


Barack Obama Day and Night Looks by Ermenegildo Zegna


Sean John


Nautica

Good, Better, Best: Christmas Party Outfit

Here are more Christmas Party Ideas...
If you really like the BEST option, use it as your inspiration, if you don't have BEST money!

GOOD:
This outfit will not set you back hundreds, but you will still look stylish and trendy!

Holiday Party #3

www.kaboodle.com

BETTER: This stylish and classy option has a touch of fun, with the rose on the shoe and rose ring!

Holiday Party #2

www.kaboodle.com

BEST: WOW! This Zac Posen dress is TDF!

Holiday Party #1

www.kaboodle.com

Target does it AGAIN!

This lovely piece of pocketbook power is one of the fabulous items that will be
offered by the Hayden-Hartnett for Target line that will debut on December 18th!
As I must have this, and the ultra chic umbrella that is also featured in this Target Go Designer Collection, I will surely be at Tar'jay ready with my crisp $50 bill in hand.
YES, you read correct, you can get an ultra sylish umbrella and this bag, or many other bags of your choice, for not much more than $50!
Now that is a deal if I ever heard of one...and like always, Tar'jay never lets me down! I mean, what can you say bad about a store where you can buy toothpaste, wrapping paper, Organic milk, bras, designer bags, the new Kanye CD, and some toilet paper from...at the same time?

Christmas Party Outfit

I was thinking about a fabulous outfit for a Christmas party...and I had the perfect vision in my mind. But what stood out, where these shoes I saw on Reese Witherspoon. I found them, they are on sale, and they are inexpensive. So, here they are, for your consumption!



Pair with a strapless dress or dressy shirtdress for your perfect Holiday Party...and wear them again with black trousers and a sequined tank ...see the outfits below!

Holiday Sparkle

www.kaboodle.com

Happy Birthday to YA!

Glitterfy.com - Glitter Graphics

It is my birthday today!!!!
YAY!!!!!!

So, of course, I have to share with you, my ultimate birthday present.
Wanna know what it is? Well of course you do.
But let me preface:

I have distinct taste.
I like handbags made of soft and supple leather with a "schtick", you know, that thing that makes is even MORE FABU!
I love shoes with comfort and style!
I love sneakers...Adidas, Puma, and Retro Nikes! Give me a pair of Adidas Forum Los...and I might be your best friend forever!
I love gadgets...but I REFUSE to pay full price for them or anything else, if I can help it.
My clothes are simple...and I like them that way. I am not frilly or lacey or loud and colorful. I let my accessories and my mouth do all the talking!
In a nutshell...I like am like a SOUL band with a Funky Drummer...

So, if anyone TODAY was going to buy me ONE item...money was not a factor, it would be this...I LOVE THIS:

Chloe Paddington Croc

I have had a desire for this wonder of a bag for years. Now, I would not expect anyone, but my husband if he hit the lottery, to pay $12,000 for a bag for me.
So in all fairness, I would settle for a Regular Chloe Paddington, Blue with Gold Hardware:

Blue Chloe Paddington

It is a classic "IT" bag... with a big ole gold padlock...and I love it.

For now though, I will settle for my current desire item...A Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Bag! Hey, second best is not ALWAYS bad!

Happy Birthday to ME!

More Style...

Since we are on a run with style...
Let's talk for a moment.

During all the election excitement, I was M.I.A.!
However, I was volunteering and helping get out the vote, I was not just
sitting around picking my nose.
Admist all of that, I started reading all of these blogs that were
going at our First Lady elect, Michelle Obama, and her style choice for
election day, that black and red Narciso Rodriguez dress, which personally,
I thought was on point. It was daring and different, not unlike our future First
Lady. It was on trend, with its burst of bright color...and it fit her style and
figure perfectly. Who cares what all the haters say...

Mrs. Obama's style is to be envied. She is not Jackie O, she is Michelle Obama, and to compare her to someone else is to do her a disservice, no matter how fashionable
and fabulous the comparison may be. There will never be another Jackie O, just like there will never be another Audrey, Marilyn, or Katherine. And after Mrs. Obama is
a former first lady...there will never be another Michelle!

Some of my fave Mrs. Obama looks:

1.
In a Maria Pinto dress and Azzedine Alaia belt...look up Alaia to see how
fabulous this designer is...looks fantasic and in GREAT shape!

2.
This is a fabulous halter dress she is wearing, and her updo is gorgeous,
and flattering!
3.
She makes a pair of khaki's look cool and sharp with her white slit neck blouse
matching boots and turquoise baubles!

We're BAAACK...

After a short hiatus, we are back!
To start of this November, my birthday month, in stellar fashion,here
are a list of my November most wanted fashion items.
There may be some things on this list you might want...and notice, (most)everything is
on the cheap!!!!


New York and Company Wool Cape
Great for weekend with jeans and a sweater!


New York and Company 7th Avenue Pant


Old Navy Scarf Cardigan
This works from office to weekend and even at home!


Old Navy Tie Waist Shirtdress
Perfect for Winter Cocktail Night


Complicated Contessa YOU by Crocs Boot
This is a great boot for winter style.


Report Brea Wedges
Great for work, for style without the ridiculously high heel. My feet deserve comfort!


Nine West Mane in Violet
That burst of color and suede make for a perfect winter pump!


Quilted Morning After Mini by Rebecca Minkoff
I just love this style and the quilting makes it a little different from the standard! Definitely on my WANT IT NOW list!


Aqua Women’s Cowlneck Cashmere Dress
Cute and warm...you cannot go wrong...and CASHMERE...HELLO!


Elizabeth and James Cape Cadet Coat (not so cheap)
I love this for an investment coat...it is smart, gorgeous, and stylish!


Marc by Marc Jacobs Dr. Q Magazine Clutch
You can take this any and everywhere, from the market to the club!

What's Happening: Online

Well, the bad economy has given people alot of free time. And when I have alot of free time, or any free time, I peruse the web so I can share all of the wonderful things I have found.
Here are a few things:

Ping : this is a new online invite site, where you get to make your own invite, make an event site, and even send invites in text messages. This is like evite, but with a touch more panache!

Scrapblog : on this site, you can make digital scrapbook pages. You can send your online scrapbook to friends, print pages, or make a book online. The graphics are senstional, and the possibilities are endless! Check out my scrapbook: http://www.scrapblog.com/viewer/viewer.aspx?sbid=807689

SocialVibe : pick a cause and a sponsor, and post your badge on your social networks. Make money for your cause! Get involved!

Mint : Gather all your fiancial accounts in one place, and see how and where you are spending, set goals, and get investment tips...great!

Cozi : set up calendars for the whole family, and make sure you know what everyone needs to be doing at every point of the day! Stay organized and receive all your appointments via text message and on Outlook!

i like totally love it : need a great and unique gift, or want something special just for you...check out this site, with all the wild and wacky things to purchase online (you will be amazed!)!

Finally, my style pick:

Style Guru's Style...

www.kaboodle.com

The Best of the Bargain Sites

Bluefly:

This Christian Louboutin Wallis Wedge, at $568.00 is not the best deal on the net, but for such a great shoe that you can pair with tons of outfits, and the Mary-Jane style that will never go away...it might just be worth it!

Sample SALE: SERGIO ROSSI

Yes, sleek and sharp shoes!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ON SALE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It gets no better.
To get online for this sale,
click here to get on Gilt Groupe!
http://www.gilt.com/invite/karynmorton

Fashion Fix

Venus and Serena Williams did a recent fashion spread for Harpers's Bazaar that shows them battling it out on the the court. The sexy sport stars look ravishing in a number of designer dresses, but these two pics take the cake!





Pick up the November copy of Harper's Bazaar for more!

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In other fashion news, the winner of Project Runway was Leanne, with her wave pattern collection in muted ocean tones. I was more partial to Kortos bright and vivid palette, the beading, and the wonderful cut of her dresses. Kenley, known for her 50's styling, was a little too over the top and craftish for me. Plus, her collection was disjointed and was not cohesive to me.
Check out a few of their styles, and decide for yourself!
Congrats Leanne!!!!!!!!!!!!

MY PERSONAL FAVE: Korto


Leanne


Kenley

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Neiman Marcus Christmas Book 2008

I love the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book.
It is full of ALL of the things that a woman of style would love to
have in her wardrobe, jewelry box, and on her feet...it is also full
of luxury one of a kind gifts that are usually VERY expensive, but VERY unique
and special.
This year, the two items in the book, affordable (well, in relative terms, of course) and luxury that appealed most to me are the:

His and Hers Lego Sculptures for $60,000.00

and the Marc Jacobs Alonya !

The lego sculptures are different and unique...and you can rest assured, NO ONE else will have these, well, that you know personally. Imagine these in your playroom...with the pool table and old school Ms. Pac Man game.
Then, the MJ Alonya, the pleated body, the beautiful leather, the frame handbag will go from day to evening...and is fierce!

So, leave a few hints to your significant other...you might just get a really special surprise for Christmas.

Shoe Time

There is NEVER a bad time for shoes, especially if it is a fierce shoe.
Well, in the 2009 Fashion Week Show in Milan, a fresh new crop of designer pieces
were debuted...including some new shoe collaborations.
My fave, the Sigerson Morrison and Pringle collabo...which has produced a soft, muted, selection of heels in buttery soft leather.



These are a departure from the hard-edge gladiators we saw all this summer, and will
be a fresh new take on the sandal frontier. No news yet on price, but if you want them, you better start saving now. I have a feeling these are gonna be a show and wallet stealer.

Nina Garcia's Luxe List

Can I just tell you this: I LOVE NINA GARCIA!
Her style points are right on.
In honor of her Top Ten Luxe List, I have put together a selection
of each of her top ten. These flow with my own style...take a look
at her list and find things that suit your style.
Happy Shopping!

Fashionable Friday: Runway on a Budget

Fashionable Friday: NY Fashion Week Spring 2009

Okay, after perusing ALL...that is RIGHT...every last look from NY Fashion Week 2009, I have a list of all of my favorite designs, right here, for you to see.
Stay tuned next week for my recreation of some of these styles for us women on a style budget!!!!


Carolina Herrera


Oscar de la Renta


Oscar de la Renta


Anna Sui


Douglas Hannant


Monique Lhuillier


Zac Posen


Michael Kors

I have to tell you, that my favorite collection was by Mr. Oscar de la Renta. Everything was just perfect...the lines were fabulous, it seemed fit for real women with its A-line skirts and dresses, full and slim cut pants, flattering tops, and of course, glamour galore!!!