"Hello Lovers"

       "A woman has the age she deserves". Fashion icon Coco Chanel once said. "A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous."There's nothing I love more than Chanel, yet how many of us out there can actually afford to sulk ourselves into the couture designs of Miss Coco and the amazing Karl Lagerfield? On a budget but still want to look Glamorous. Ladies its all about incorporating your own look into the on going changes in the fashion industry . Fashion is not just about following the latest trends, its about taking them and setting it the part from the millions following the same trends and making it your own.


      Though as all of us Houstonian's know Houston weather is like a Katy Perry song, "Were hot then were cold. "One day there's a cold front and the next day we will have 100 degree weather then that night it will rain for a week.That's why this is a total public service announcement for us Houstonian's.What do we do wear ? This season its all about pants, pants, pants. This year the trouser is a total go.You can find an amazing cargo at Metropark by Level 99 , True Religion and Black Garbardine Trouser pant by MP Black .
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      Did anyone catch Dior's 2011Haute Couture Fashion Show in Paris? I still cant get over how amazing It was I have nothing to say just see it for yourselves.

      All I have to say is, "Hello Lovers."AMAZING but If you can not afford Dior as most of us cant, here are some easy trends you can get for cheap but still look fabulous.


      Animal prints (Minus) the actual animal. Trends come and go but there are some that never really fade. My grandma has been wearing leopard print since I can remember and shoulder pads never in my life would I have been caught dead in. Tell me why I am now rumbling through my grandmas wardrobe?

      This season we have taken the classic "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer", soundtrack and remixed it. "Silver and Gold", no longer a Christmas song, but a way of life to most fashionista's. Glitz it up this year and mix your metallic's . No one ever said you had to match. Whether you throw on a Sparkly Jacket from Gryphon New York or add some sparkle in some sassy yet classy shorts, its the route to take.

      Jimminy Cricket has not only starred in classic Disney films and put out hit songs, but he is now soon to grace the covers of Vogue and Bazaar. Jimminy has inspired fashion with the the black tuxedo jacket and don't be afraid to try on that top hat.If men inspired fashions is not your niche, you can also try a cropped leather jacket or faux it up with some fur. Yes people animals are in!Everyone is doing it, were wearing our pets on our bodies now instead of in our purses. Though they do look amazing there are other routes to go. Go faux!It looks just as fab and is half the price.


    Don't just dream about the fashions from Chanel,Oscar De La Renta, Alexander McQueen and Stella McCartney.Be your own personal stylist and turn couture fashions into reality. You can find some great shopping at Wish, Couture Blowout and Silver Smith.Next time you stop by the mall don't hesitate before you go into Forever 21, Metropark or White House Black Market. For the Best Houston Bargain shopping hit up your local Family Thrift or Fallas Paredes the prices and the finds may surprise you.  -Ashley Christian