The Style of Two Cities

So its the launch of Fall in the Fashion World from Home Trunk shows like Cabi to attending fashion shows at stores like Saks Fifth Avenue or even shopping.....I have noticed a big decline in Traffic.....Maybe it is too hot but beyond that there is this grunge look on the streets from the West Coast of Seattle to the East Coast of New York.....Now ladies-the 90's might be back but there is still such great style to see....unfortunately designers might have to switch from the Streets to find their inspiration....flip flops, bad fitting leggings, loose tees do not constitute a great look....Fashion is and always will be a reflection of you so lets get back in the game--stop worrying about the political arena- lets get out there get inspired- go into the stores go to that Trunk show and enjoy yourself....Now fashion you can control....and lets give our lap tops a rest--Your Stylists at the stores and at these trunk shows give you actual feedback....So enjoy this Fall with all the rich colors-patterns furs leathers etc....It's time to make "You Great Again"....

The Battle Of Versailles: Is this War or Fashion I am talking about....read on my friends.....

I am talking about the Fashion show of all Fashion Shows....the year is 1973..This was to benefit the
restoration of

Versailles,  the runway show pitted the American ready-to-wear designers against
their French haute-couture counterparts.  In the American corner we have Halston, Oscar De La Renta,  Bill Blass, Anne Klein and Stephen Burrows,  Representing France was Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan for Christian Dior, Hubert de Givenchy, Emanuel Ungaro and Pierre Cardin.   This was the night American Fashion Stumbled into the Spotlight and made history.  It was the spirit that was exhibited by the Americans---Well we are back and at the spotlight this fall is  Oscar De La Renta with a very 18th century feel and look- it reminds me of my favorite show  Outlander.


Well this Fall season's top trend  is filled with the 18th century renaissance woman . Ruffles,   bell sleeves, corsets, beautiful rich fabrics and patterns check out the Fall looks from Oscar De la Renta.  The power suit is also making a play this season.   I especially love the new suits from Cabi .  Cabionline.com.    The colors this season are exuberant pops of vibrant colors--blues, red, bright greens mustard yellow , crimson, and a bodacious purple/pink ...back to neutral grey and camel and winter white.    High shine fabrics,  small capes, the statement choker, david bowie boots, hoodies, 80's power one shoulder,  velvet, jumpers, grey plaid, cross body fur stoles, and gloves...Wow is that enough...we made up for this past spring.....lots to look for .   And now you can find me at Saks Atlanta ....your very own personal shopper.....https://outlander-online.com/http://www.oscardelarenta.com/?utm_source=Bing_Yahoo&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=oscar+de+la+renta&utm_campaign=ODR_B_USA_TM_EXACT_TM

TO TUCK OR NOT TO TUCK....AND I AM NOT TALKING ABOUT PLASTIC SURGERY

SEE WHAT I DID THERE? IN ALL SERIOUSNESS, TUCKING A SHIRT IN OR THE LACK THEREOF IS A CRUCIAL DECISION WHEN DRESSING ONE'S SELF.

SO HERE ARE TWO VOGUE WRITERS WEARING THE TUCKED OR NOT TUCKED LOOK FOR THIS SPRING....MY OPINION IS LET IT ALL HANG OUT....DEPENDING ON YOUR PANT....IF YOU ARE WEARING A BOYFRIEND CUT, SITTING LOWER ON THE WAIST THEN BY ALL MEANS FRONT TUCK THAT SHIRT...BUT IF YOUR PANT IS HIGHER WAISTED OR SKINNY LET IT ALL HANG OUT.....
SPRING 16..... JACKIE GRUND STYLIST AND PERSONAL SHOPPER

Im Feeling a Bit Vintage Right Now

Now it's not because of my age but I guess in some circles I am Vintage....I mean what is hot this season for your pop Accessory for Spring....This season it's about pops of oranges, Green, Limes- and yes those beautiful monet florals that were all over runway....Etsy is the perfect place to go vintage... So get that 1960's purse and flaunt it.....

Fresh New Start

So it's the new year...I'm feeling a bit blue but it's not because it's January....My inspiration for my clients this season comes from both sides of the Continent.  Paris with the Amazing Karl Lagerfeld Chanel-and of course my favorite-Ralph Lauren...both felt a deep desire to show some patriotic colors for their country  so here comes the red white and blue--the red could be a bit orange in tone . lots of geometrics and stripes...metallics, lower hemlines, palazzo pants short as well as long-even a match your hat to your outfit to your bag....black and white....jumpsuits still trending but with a wider leg.   Here are the Spring 2016 Pantone colors of the Season :
Rose Quartz-Peach Echo -Serenity-Snorkel Blue-Buttercup yellow-Fiesta Red-Lilac Grey-back to Iced CoffeeTan-Limpet Shell-blue-and bright Green Flash...So if you have not booked that trip to Capri-Brazil-or somewhere in the Caribbean what are you waiting for......See you this Spring.

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A Jacket that Came into my Life

Can a piece of clothing change your life.   Well I can safely say yes.    Just 10 years ago tonight I came upon a beautiful long black theatre coat with the most amazing floral lining and hand embroidered flower on the Back a sure show stopper by all means....I said I must have that jacket...little did I know at the time that this jacket was designed with Love from a beautiful woman named Carol Anderson....I checked it out further and she  was also the owner of a small company called CAbi....Carol Anderson By Invitation.   The clothes were unique not ones that you would find in the store...the patterns, the hints of Chanel, Dior and Lauren were there but in a way that every woman could wear....I  spent the last 10 years of my life bringing these clothes to life and meeting some of the most amazing women along the way and proud to say that they became my friends as well...So Thank you Carol and Kimberly for some of the best 10 years of my life.....

A Season To Change

Fall is upon us and so are the great fashions of the season....Fur is everywhere be it faux or not,  Lets give a hand to the hunting games and outlander looks....dark hunter green wools, camel and red are the palette. Floral for Fall who would of thought but this season a fall flower is it...Some styles to be on the lookout for are wide leg pants they are everywhere and the gaucho or short pant is here for a visit.    Your great neutral is grey and navy and of course black.     The last trend or even lifestyle trend is to be minimalistic-keep it simple one great necklace or belt not both....or even one amazing pair of earings....let's take that to your lifestyle...sometimes cutting back or changing your life to make it simple is not a bad thing...so embrace change  AND WELCOME FALL