I just wanted to thank everyone for my birthday wishes. You guys are all my friends and I’m so happy to celebrate my birthday with all the kind wishes and support from you. Thank you..thank you.. and thank you… I’m a happy gal!!!
The voting for “Finding Inspiration In The World Of Fashion” is ending in two days. If you have not voted please vote. The contest is getting so close and that I’m so excited for the winner. This is the top three right now : Theresa Nguyen, Kathlynn Laguardia and Brigadeiro. You all are winners to me, don’t be discourage because I think you all have great styles. Guess what??? I have another annoucement for a new contest coming up that I’ll post it after this contest ends.
We went out to dinner for my birthday at Al Biernats. The foods was great and both of us had a wonderful time.
Wearing: American Apparel strapeless tube and mesh dress worn as dress, vintage leather skirt, Giambattista Valli belt, F21 cufs and legging, and Givenchy shoes 🙂
This is a surprise post from me to Nini, should be exactly at 12:00AM CST :-). If you can’t tell,
her favorite flower is peonies! Please help me wish Nini the best birthday ever!!!
The best example of an investment piece are my YSL tribute pumps that you have all seen me wear with everything. I’m sure some of you are already tired of seeing me wear them :). I paid full price for the shoes at Bergdorf Goodman and had no regrets. The shoes are worth every penny. I have worn the shoes so much that I have already gotten my money’s worth out of the purchase. The shoes are classic with a big platform, patent leather upper and a super sexy heel. They elongate my legs, they give me the height I need and they make all my outfits look better. What makes this item a great investment is that the shoes compliment my wardrobe perfectly and add just the right kick to the clothing I already own.
Many people have emailed me asking how I can afford the expensive items I own. Well, first of all, not all the things in my closet are expensive. My wardrobe is a mixture of high-end designer, vintage, and low-end basics that have I collected from all over the place. Low-end basics can be found at almost any retailer and with the current economic conditions, retailers tend to slash prices on basics. Whether you find them at Forever21, H&M or even TopShop, low-end basics are a good way to bolster a wardrobe and to quietly compliment more complex high-end looks.
Secondly, I save my money by resisting the temptation to buy things because they’re on sale. I save my money and spend it on well made value pieces that I can wear forever. I believe that investment clothing is worth spending money on but it has to meet certain criteria in order to be practical enough. Not only should the piece be able to transition between seasons but you should also be able to wear it year after year. I often buy investment pieces from large fashion houses but the items I choose must allow my own style to shine through. They should add something essential to my closet.
I try to buy smart and when I buy something new, I have two methods of making sure I am making the right decision. Besides using the Cost-per-wear method, I also have my own checklist to make sure the items I’m about to buy meet my long term expectations. You’re the one that controls your money and always needs to make a smart decision on what to buy, when to buy and where to buy what. Wear what you want to wear and not what other people want you to wear: avoid trendy things you don’t need and invest in timeless pieces.
Finally, “FindingTheInspirationForTheWorldOfFashion” is here. I’m so sorry it took me some time to get them all together. I had a blast going through all ofthe photos and I really appreciated all the special sweet notes from all the readers. It’s good to see how many of you fashionistas out there really have a lot of passion about fashion, just as I do. You all look beautiful in your own creative style. The winner for “FindingTheInspirationForTheWorldOfFashion” will receive a $50 gift card of their choice. I need everyone helps to pick out the winner. Please vote by choosing your favorite contestant by number and feel free to leave a comment on why you chose that contestant. I’ll leave thevoting open for 7 days, which ends on June 6, 2009 11:59:59PM CST. Thanks so much for your help to make this more fun in the fashion world!!!!! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!! xxxxxxxxxxx Nini
