Designer of the Day: Alex and Ani

   "Alex and Ani's mission is to design products that adorn the body, enlighten the mind, and empower the spirit." says the Alex and Ani team.  Carolyn Rafaelian is the founder and designer of Alex and Ani jewelry who comes from a long line of family jewelers, now living in Rhode Island.  Carolyn believes that in wearing this jewelry you are able to express your thoughts and your spirit through materials.  Alex and Ani makes a wide variety of jewelry, from earrings to mens jewelry.  This company is particularly known for their expandable wire bangles that come in a few different finishing options (shiny gold, matte gold etc.) it is your choice!  Each and every Alex and Ani owner have their own story that they wear on their arm or around their neck, what's your story? Go online to www.alexandani.com and create your own bangle collection!

Be yourself!

Ciao, Annie May

Leather On The Bottom, Blazer On The Top!

     Try the new alternative for a pant suit.  If you dare, go out and get a pair of stretch leather leggings and match them with a loose boxy blazer.  Black leather leggings are the most slimming (does not mean you can not try other colors) and they look the best with a pop, either in the blazer or in the under layer (the brighter the better!).  This outfit is simply fabulous for a casual night at the bar or an office meeting, it can swing both ways!  The boxier and more oversized the blazer is the more casual the outfit will look.  What are you waiting for...go get em'!

Total Spunk

Wool Blazer

Street Style

YSL does it too!

Get Sexy Sassy!

Ciao, Annie May

Camel Crossing!

     Camel is the new black!  Yes, designers have created a new classic neutral and its camel.  Everything from full rompers to ball gowns are being made in this new raging camel color and they were all seen on the runway.  The great thing about camel is that it can be paired with any other hue, bright or deep darks.  Whether you like knitwear, leather, capes or accessories they all come in this buttery look.  Think minimalism, the color will do the rest!

Street Fashion

Men can do it too!

Simplicity is the key to success!

Ciao, Annie May

Man Up!

       Women's tuxedos have been a confusing subject for years!  Whether you consider them glamorous, sophisticated or an evening gown alternative they haze the gender divide.  This look was born in the 1960's by the famous Christian Dior himself and he trumped it "le smoking".  Thanks to Dior, the fashion world has considered the women's tuxedo a classic garment (every woman should own one).  The designers of Fall 2011 tuxedos have decided to change it up a little and add more spunk and pizzaz!  These tuxedos no longer come in only black and white, they come in every possible color you can imagine with all different types of hardware.  Although there are tons of ways to alter your tuxedos designers tend to love changing the collars (ex: peter pan, stand up, edwardian, peaked lapels).   In our modern world of fashion there are thousands of tuxedo designs, you just have to find the one that is best fit for you!  Like all things in the fashion world this is the evolution of the women's tuxedo.

Le Smoking 1960's

Sorry for the delay in posts! I just got back to school and have been so busy! I will keep post as often as I can!

Add a tie for fun!

Ciao, Annie May