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little black cocktail dress

I have to admit, although I love color, I cannot get enough of black when it comes to fashion.  I should have worked for Chanel :). With that said, I am in a desperate search for a cocktail dress for a party I am hosting. Although, I have been asked to wear a long gown, I cannot help admire some of the little black cocktail dresses which I have found here. Which one do you like?  Guess which one I liked?  I will reveal my choice tomorrow        

fashion: my picks for the moment

When you have an artistic outlook on life, you tend to dress in colors which best express your moods (at least I do) so since the sun is shining and I am looking forward to Spring, I couldn’t help but get inspired by shiny, colorful, bright mix match of fashion. Top: 1. Dress: Herve Ledger Sequined Bandage Dress 2500USD 2. Shoes: Emilio Pucci Raffia/patente leather t-bar pump 840USD 3. Bag: Bottega Veneta snakeskin trimmed beaded leather 2500USD 4. Ring: Ippolita rock candy 18k gold shell/diamond ring 4995USD 5. Earings: Isharya Libra 18K gold plated drop earings 330USD 6. Coat: Victoria Beckham zip-detailed stretch wool coat 3295USD Bottom: 1. Victoria Beckham cotton blend dress 1695USD 2. Shoes: Giuseppe Zanotti two-toned glossed leather pumps 595USD 3. Bag: Mulberry bayswater textured leather bag 1250USD 4. Ring: Ippolita lollipo 18k Gold Chrysophrase/diamond ring 3295USD 5. Earings: Coralla leets double drop green chalcedony/gold 395USD 6. Scarf: Etro Printed silk chiffon scarf 450USD  

my fall 2011 picks from tory burch

While I was choosing frames for  my prescription glasses the other day, I, like everyone else, tried on at least 20 plus pairs before settling on a Tory Burch designer frames. Since they didn’t actually have a sample of the color I chose, I figured I could get online and see first hand the color I chose blindly. But, instead of finding the actual frames here to get a visual, I found some of my favorite outfits picks. Go figure 🙂 1. Ackly dress $575 2. doreen dress $495 3. tory tunic $325 4. melinda turtleneck $325 5. simone cardingan $225 6. robinson satchel $550 7. belinda bootie $395

describe yourself in three sketches or less

While playing on the web, my jaw dropped when I stumbled upon Inslee by Design here. As I scrolled through her collection of beautiful and colorful sketches, I found three which pretty much sum up who I am. The captions are simply my own interpretation of the sketches and have no reflection on Inslee original title for her work.

i don’t know how she does it – with sarah jessica parker

Well I couldn’t pass up writing about the film I Don’t Know How She Does it, because being a multi-tasking woman myself, I sometimes ask myself “I Don’t Know How I Do It” and I am sure many of you do as well. Finally, and I repeat, finally a film about the realities of a working woman’s life in America and most any where else in the world embracing the same lifestyle as we do here. Anyway, without saying much, watch the trailer so you can see where I am coming from and considering it is Sarah Jessica Parker in the starring role, I am certain the film will put a dent at  the box office. What do you think, will you see the film?

fall 2011: grey and tan fashion statement

I sometime have trouble following fashion and end up putting my own style together based on my favorite colors. I don’t think it’s weird, I just enjoy being a bit unique and with having lived in a city  like San Francisco, unique in fashion is the only way to be. Ok, so I do know it’s a bit early for those of you smoldering in heat, but here in San Francisco, we actually dream of warm clothes in the middle of summer because it is freezing cold the entire season. With that, I have put together one of my favorite attires from here, which I plan to duplicate this coming fall.     1.Rick Owens Lilies Belted neopprene jersey Jacket 1345 – 2. Calvin Klein Collection cashmere and silk blend turtleneck 1450 – 3. Ray Ban Cat Eye Frame acetate glasses 130 – 4. muberry bayswater leather bag 1050 – 5. Kenneth Jay Lane 22K gold plated Link bracelet 150 – 6. Jimmy Choo blend leopard print pumps 795

happy moments and proud parents

I had forgotten how important a child’s graduation is to parents, until of course, I received am email invite a while back to attend one this coming weekend.  So, I am excited to report that I am off to catch a flight  across the country, so that I can  attend the college graduation ceremony for two of my favorite people in the world. Congrats to you both. My dears, your hard work has truly paid off and you have made your parents very proud. 🙂 Have a truly nice weekend everyone!!!

happy mother’s day from rawsilkandsaffron.wordpress.com

Happy Mother’s Day to all of you wonderful and amazing women, without you the world would simply cease to exist. You are the most inspirational, fascinating, amazing and admirable individuals on the face of this planet. Thank you for everything, I am truly humbled by your dedication and sacrifice.