Win a Trip to New York City For Fashion’s Night Out!

Are you a budding fashion designer?

Is shopping your first love?

Are YOU Fashion’s Number One Fan?

CBS has announced a contest calling for fashion fans from all over the country to upload an original video that could help them earn the title of Fashion’s Number One Fan!!

After a period public voting to narrow down the finalists, CBS, Vogue, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and New York City & Company will select one winner to be flown to New York City for the biggest fashion party in history: Fashion’s Night Out 2010.

Here are more details and the link to enter..

Beginning Tuesday, July 27, fashionistas nationwide are invited to upload a 30- to 90-second video of themselves explaining why they love fashion for the chance to be chosen as Fashion’s Number One Fan and win a trip to New York City for Fashion’s Night Out. CBS will choose the Top 10 video entries to be posted on CBS.com for one week – from August 24 to August 31 – during which people can log on to vote for their favorite and help determine the five finalists that will be in contention for the grand prize.

On September 3, a panel of experts from CBS, Vogue, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and New York City & Company will select one of the five finalists as Fashion’s Number One Fan. The lucky winner will win a trip to New York City in September to be a part of the biggest fashion party in history: Fashion’s Night Out 2010!

The deadline for submissions is August 20. Go to http://www.cbs.com/fno to enter and for more information.

The winner of the Fashion’s Number One Fan contest will receive the following prizes:

* Two round-trip airline tickets to New York City

* A five-night stay for two at the five-star Mandarin Oriental, New York

* Two exclusive seats to Fashion’s Night Out: The Show at Lincoln Center on Sept 7, 2010

* The lucky winner will be driven in the all new 2011 Volkswagen Jetta for Fashion’s Night Out

* Two tickets to a Fashion Week show

* Exclusive Fashion’s Night Out merchandise

* Two tickets to Green Day’s American Idiot on Broadway

* One year’s worth of Maybelline New York cosmetics in a signature makeup artist kit

* A $500 Macy’s electronic gift card, plus an appointment with a Macy’s by Appointment (MBA) personal shopper

So WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR!???

Good luck and see you backstage!!

One of the most common dilemma’s todays women face with wardrobe development is just that.  They have no idea where to begin the development!  A few simple basic pieces and this quandary is over, it just takes a little creative planning!

However, it does not have to be a hassle!  Just by focusing on a few key pieces, in fabrics like light wool knit, silk, or other natural blends, anyone can build a versatile foundation wardrobe that they will wear for years to come!

The trick is to invest in not only the highest textile quality, but to choose simple, clean cut garments that can be worn dressy or casual, and also accessorized in an infinite array of choices!

Once the basics are secure in the closet, purchase “trendy” or “seasonal” items in creative ways to accent the high quality items that were investments. Try shopping at the junior or even kids department, purchase on sale, large consumer discount stores, or even in thrift stores or vintage stores.  Items such as costume jewelry, scarves, hats, tights, and fun fur are a great choice to “mix it up and turn it up”!

Here are the top basics every woman should have in her closet

1. One amazingly versatile and flattering , simple little black dress, knee length.
2. One three piece suit in black or another dark neutral that flatters your skin and hair/ eye colors.
3. two blouses, silk or cotton, one in dark neutral, and one in a jewel tone color like red.
4. two tee shirt or body shirts with short sleeves, in a dark neutral and a jewel tone color.
5. two cashmere or wool cardigans, jewel or v neck with long sleeves one in a dark neutral and one in a jewel tone or light neutral color.
6. one pair of denim jeans, boot cut or narrow leg, and a pair of khaki or white jeans
7. one amazing flattering trench coat in khaki or a dark neutral OR metallic.

October is such a transitional month.

Typically it is the true onset of the autumn season, and with that climate change brings the realization that the Holiday Season is just around the corner as well!

There is usually the typical mad dash to the closet, the throwing of hands in the air, and the comment “I have NOTHING to wear”!

Well, fear no more because there are some simple steps to avoid hysteria, AND make it through the next few months in style, within budget, and beautifully!

Here are a few tips to get you “falling” forward!

To begin, you must take stock of what is in your closet.

If you have, (and you likely do) a pair of jeans, a pair or two of black opaque or sheer tights, some black pumps or boots, and a bunch of costume jewelry, you are already half there!

Follow these guidelines to take your wardrobe and your Autumn and Holiday wardrobe up to the next level!

1. For a fun daywear or party wear ensemble, add the jeans to new or vintage sequin jackets, ruffled tops, and colorful bold print tunics or coats.

2. Pair black opaque or sheer tights with black booties or patent sky high pumps for instant slenderness and chic style!

3. Choose bold florals, animal prints, and modern graphic prints in your coats or jackets, dresses, and tunics.

These can be found in new condition or in a vintage store, but they NEVER go out of style and always shine on the wearer!

4. Don’t be afraid to experiment with bold accessories!

Pile on the bangle bracelets on one or both arms, either in a matching or different blend of materials and metallic finishes.

Rhinestones and large crystal jewelry is both festive and attention getting and FUN!

Try both costume rings for day for humour and interest in an outfit!

Clip courtesy of ABC15.com and Sonoran Living Live television.

Featured content courtesy of jak&jil.

Holiday travel is creeping up on us and who has time to worry or wait through long TSA lines at the airport?  Click here for a clip from my segment on ABC network this morning that will solve all and any packing problems you may encounter! I pulled a fantastic outfit from Nordstrom mixing Milly, Tory Burch, Vince and Stuart Weitzman fantastic boots! Pack it all up with “good to go” beauty and accessories from Sephora, of course! Their new ULTIMATE BLOCKBUSTER kit is the absolute must have for the season!

Here are a few quick tips…..

here are 7 easy tips on what to pack for your 3-5 day trip.

1. one simple ensemble in dark neutral of jacket and pants, preferably in wrinkle proof textile like knit or tropical wool.

2. one “day to evening” colorful blouse

3. two or three colorful / neutral tee shirts

4. one colorful cardigan that coordinates with all the tops/blouse

5. one pair high heeled shoes or boots, and a pair of low heeled shoes/ boots

6. underpinnings in beige and black

7. one bag that doubles as a carry on in the same dark neutral as shoes/ boots/ jacket/pants

Add to this list the Sephora cosmetic items that are in solid/ pencil/powder form such as special kits including eye/ lip/ cheek colors.

Bon Voyage! xx Jeane B.

the louboutin circus has come to town!

The boots, the boots, the boots!  I want them all!  Tall and over the knee?  Must have, and do have.  Short and full of motocross chic?  Will die if I don’t!  They are all good, all the time this Fall and Winter so indulge your fantasies and get some on your bad selves!

embelllish your own story!

in brights, in metallics, in foil wrapped leather…. satin, silk, or rubber!  they work with jeans, they work with skirts for work, and dresses for weekend soirees!

heavy heavy metal....

grommets and hard edged details make these formerly “ladies who lunch” more like “ladies who crunch! “(anything that gets in their way….. ) !!

regardless of your personal preferences, there are boots out there for every woman, every shape, at every age!  so step up and indulge!

i know i have, and likely will again……..xxJeane B.

images via Italia Vogue and RUSSH magazines, Nov. 09 issues

“circus” louboutin Booties on home page available at net-a-porter.com