Wednesday, June 29, 2011

My StyleLife Philosophy Blog OPENING

Hello, hello. I hope you're enjoying your week. It's a busy week here, and I'm super excited to announce the official BLOG OPENING of My StyleLife Philosophy at http://mystylelifephilosophy.blogspot.com. I posted the welcome post today and will post the welcome video next week. I will be adding photos, reviews, stories and more to My StyleLife Philosophy on a weekly basis. I welcome questions, comments and requests and will do my best to respond to as many as I can.

Follow me on Twitter @StyleLifeCS. Email me at cs.stylelife@yahoo(dot)com. Or comment below.

Thank you for reading. Hope you enjoy.

Have a fabulous day every day!

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

New Blog Coming Soon!

I am working on a new blog where I will feature lots of photos, tips, ideas and projects all relating to the StyleLIFE.  My new blog is all about my StyleLife philosophy, "Do good, be positive and be stylish in everything you do."

The new blog will include personal style, home style, party/wedding style and more.  It is an expression of my life.  I am so excited about the new blog because it is personal.  I hope you enjoy, and I will keep you posted on the details. 

I will also feature other stylish bloggers that I feel share the StyleLife philosophy.  If you would like to be featured on my new STYLELIFE blog, please email me at cs.stylelife@yahoo.com, tweet me @stylelifeCS or leave your blog address below.  Thank you.

Have a fabulous day every day!

Summer Fashion 2011

Summer fashions are fun, flirty and empowering.  This summer season is no different.  Bring on the gorgeous summer fashions, for I am ready to style.    

One of my favorite classics is also once again trendy- LACE. Lace can be sweet, girly and sexy.  Lace tops, lace dresses, lace accessories- they are all perfect for summer wear.  TRY IT:  Combine a lace piece with a menswear piece, add a statement accessory and talk about a fabulous contrast that will turn heads.    

Fashion is art. It is a personal and cultural expression.  Fashion is creative, inspiring, expressive, dynamic and functional.  Fashions fade, and fashions trend.  Decade-specific fashions are a common inspiration for current designers, so it is no surprise that often the decade-specific fashions reemerge with new life. This summer 50s, 60s and 70s fashions are showcased.  We may not all be fans of every retro-reincarnation, but subtly adding decade-specific (authentic or new) pieces into our summer wardrobe can be fun.  Shopping for vintage pieces is definitely a perfect way to spend a beautiful afternoon with friends.

In addition to lace treasures and 50s/60s/70s retro finds, expect to see bold stripes, bright colors, funky wedges, feminine shaping, funky-chic patterns, bright nail color and lots of personality.  Wear what speaks to you, and have fun. 

If you would like to be featured on this blog or my NEW blog (coming soon!), email me at cs.stylelife@yahoo.com.  Thanks!  :)


Have a fabulous day every day. 

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Shoes, Shoes, Shoes

If you love shoes, check out my specialty blog, CHIC SHOE REVIEW, at http://chicshoereview.blogspot.com.  I review fabulous shoes (and some not-so-fabulous ones also).  I give each pair a 1-5 star rating and explain my rating. 

I love shoes, and on Chic Shoe Review I give you my honest evaluation of each pair of shoes posted.  Hope you find it helpful and entertaining.  Let me know if you have questions or comments.  If you would like me to review a pair of shoes from your company, please email me at cs.stylelife@yahoo.com with details. 

Thank you, and have a fabulous day every day.

Friday, April 29, 2011

TWITTER: Here I am

I am finally on Twitter, and I do love to tweet.  I post tips, mini reviews, random thoughts and will tweet about contests as well.

What's in Your Closet?

Follow me @StyleLifeCS.

The British ROYAL Wedding

Okay, be honest.  Who watched the British Royal Wedding LIVE?  No matter who you are, how can you resist a beautiful wedding?  I admit I shed a few tears.  

My interest in the wedding grew exponentially this past week.  I watched a Lifetime movie with my Mom based on Catherine and William...  and I was in!  So then, I had every intention of waking at 3am to watch the entire live coverage, but I decided sleep was important.  At 6am, I watched what I could of the live portion, and caught the wedding ceremony when E! played the encore. Thank goodness for the encore on E!

The wedding was fabulously traditional, yet modernized and lovely.  The wedding fashions were breathtaking!  I am hereby promoting hats and fascinators at weddings, luncheons or whenever us ladies feel a hat would be a perfect addition.

Catherine's dress was phenomenal!  The dress was a McQueen masterpiece by Sarah Burton.  The dress fit Catherine perfectly and was reminiscent of Grace Kelly's wedding dress.  Catherine made the dress her own though. I also loved that Catherine did her own makeup.  I respect that she is a self-sufficient woman who knows what she wants, and she wanted William to recognize her.  Admirable.

What was your favorite part of the British Royal Wedding?

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Fashionista Alert: RACHEL ZOE

Celebrities tend to look ultra-amazing on the red carpet and many in their daily life also.  Many celebrities are polished and poised.  Their outfits are custom-tailored to their already beautiful bodies making for near flawlessness once the photos are taken and hit the magazine stands.  So how do these celebrities manage to maintain their polish?  The answer for many celebrities is that it takes a great team behind the celebrity to help with hair, makeup, styling and assisting.  I'm definitely not saying their beauty is tainted by the extra help.  It just puts a certain perspective on celebrity.

One person who deserves credit for many of "Hollywood's" best dressed is RACHEL ZOE, stylist extraordinaire.  She is not only a fashionista and a celebrity fairy god-mother, she is also a reality star (celebrity in her own right) and a new mom. 

I just recently discovered her website/blog at www.rachelzoe.com and subscribed to THE ZOE REPORT.  I highly recommend subscribing now.  Try it out, and let me know what you think. 


Enjoy Spring and have fun with your style. As always, please email at cs.stylelife@yahoo.com or call me at (618) 401-1434 with questions, comments or to book an appointment.  Thank you.

Have a fabulous day every day!