Happy {Memorial Day} Weekend

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I am totally looking forward to this 4 day weekend!  That's right...4 days for this girl!

I am looking forward to celebrating Mrs. R's birthday with dinner and drinks with these lovely girls below:

and also a few other fabulous gals, like JOAT visiting from Seattle. 

It s sure to be a weekend of celebrating, laughs, good eats and memories galore.

Hope you all have a fabulous weekend with friends, family and loved ones! 

Forever Frugal Friday

Who else is excited to break out the white pants now that Memorial Day is upon us? 

Okay...so technically white pants seem to be okay to wear year round in here in Cali, but for other states, it is time to dust off your favorite white pants, shorts, skirts, whatever and pair them with great bright tribal tops like this one. 

The bright colors and fun pattern are sure to set you apart from others and it would also look great for evenings out paired with a bright blazer. 

Yahoo for summer time approaching!!!

Ice Beige Ravia

Top: Ice beige chiffon and floral net lace paneled shirt has tier pendant on chain illusions made with stunning embellishments. Pearls and emerald stones embedding work in pendant. Emerald green Banarsi jamawar wide border all around. V neckline. Super-soft lining. Hidden zipper at back. Piping edges finish.
Bottom: Ice beige raw silk full length straight trousers. Hidden zip closure.
Shawl/Dupatta: Ice beige chiffon dupatta has emerald green Banarsi jamawar border edges.
Embellishments made with sequins, beads, synthetic emerald stones, pearls, Swarovski crystals, kora, dabka and marorri. 100% natural pure fabrics. Fully handmade embellishments. 100% same as shown.

Dull Rosewood Chevro

Top: Dull rosewood chiffon long shirt has been heavily embellished with traditional work. Paisleys, round and blended ornamental motifs. Colored ruby rhinestones embedding detailing. Round neckline. Three quarter sleeves have embellished velvet cuffs. Banarsi jamawar border on hemline covered with chiffon layer. Super-soft lining. Hidden zipper at back. Piping edges finish.
Bottom: Dull rosewood chiffon flapper trousers have velvet heavy embellished border on cuffs. Super-soft lining. Hidden zip closure. Piping edges finish.
Shawl/Dupatta: Dull rosewood chiffon dupatta has scattering sequins shower and dotted ornamental motifs all over. Finish with velvet border edges.
Embellishments made with sequins, beads, Swarovski crystals, diamantes, synthetic ruby stones, kora, dabka, naqshi, pearls, thread, kamdani, badla and velvet patch work. 100% natural pure fabrics. Fully handmade embellishments. 100% same as shown.

Fon Chevro

Top: Fon chiffon shirt has velvet patch work on bodice. Stunning heavy embellishments around the neckline and hemline. Big shield round ornamental motif has velvet and rhinestones embedding work. Round split neck. Front high slit has black underneath. Super-soft lining. Hidden zipper at back. Piping edges finish.
Bottom: Black raw silk caprice trousers. Fully lined. Hidden zip closure.
Shawl/Dupatta: Fon chiffon dupatta has scattering sequins shower. Finish with piping edges.
Embellishments made with sequins, beads, Swarovski crystals, diamantes, cut-glass, kora, dabka, velvet, rhinestones, thread and pearls. 100% natural pure fabrics. Fully handmade embellishments. 100% same as shown.
Made in Pakistan.

Mango Chevro

Top: Mango, periwinkle and black multi-shade long shirt has blending and floral embellishments on neckline with beaded stripes all the way to hemline. Drop side hems. Big round ornamental motifs has velvet embedding in center. Textured three quarter sleeves have heavy embellished cuffs. Flared silhouette. Super-soft lining. Hidden zipper at back. Piping edges finish.
Bottom: Black raw silk full length straight trousers have round blending ornamental motifs on cuffs. Fully lined. Hidden zip closure.
Shawl/Dupatta: Black chiffon dupatta has scattering sequins shower. Finish with piping edges.
Embellishments made with sequins, beads, Swarovski crystals, kora, dabka,  cut-glass and kamdani. 100% natural pure fabrics. Fully handmade embellishments. 100% same as shown.
Made in Pakistan.

Beige Ashley

Top: Beige chiffon shirt has amazing floral embellishments on front. Heavy cramped work on neckline and hems. V neck. Fully lined with super-soft fabric. Hemming finish. Hidden zipper.
Bottom: Beige crinkle chiffon jamawar two-legged gharara features heavy floral embellishments on goteline and hems with dark maroon embellished applique. Floral ornamental motifs all over. Fully lined with super-soft fabric. Hemming finish. Piping edges. Tie waistband.
Shawl: Crinkle chiffon jamawar dupatta has thin floral embellishments on borders along with deep maroon embellished appliquéd border similar to the gharara gote. Hemming finish.
Embellishments made with kora, dabka, sequins, beads, resham, diamantes, pearls, and kamdani. 100% pure imported fabrics. Fully handmade embellishments.
Made in Pakistan.

Turquoise Sydney

Top: Turquoise chiffon shirt has sequins work scattered all over. Sweetheart neckline. Fully lined. Hidden zipper on back.
Bottom: Chiffon two-legged gharara has big and small ornamental motifs placed all over. Deep red heavy embellished applique border hemline with big paisley motifs standing all around. Thin floral work adjacent to the embellished gote and hemline border. Heavy sequins shower all over. Fully lined. Hidden waistband.
Dupatta: Deep red chiffon dupatta has turquoise heavy embellished border all around with thin floral work adjacent to the border. Heavy sequins shower all over. Piping edges finish. Lined where required.
Embellishments made with sequins, beads, kora, dabka, naqshi, Swarovski crystals, diamantes, pearls, cut-glass and resham. Fully handmade embellishments. 100% same as shown. Hemming finish

Traditional set studded turquoise & lajward color stone made with 925 sterling silver with 24kt gold plating. Fresh water pearls tassels. The set includes one necklace, pair of earrings and teeka.

Aqua Ice Francis

Top: Aqua Ice Katan silk shirt embellished with amazing floral work and beaded stripes all over. The hemline has wide heavy embellished border finish with applique. Round split neckline. Fully lined. Hidden zipper at back.
Bottom: Aqua Ice crepe silk flared lehenga has been fully embellished with heavy floral cord work. 4 inches wide heavy embellished border on hemline. Fully lined. Hidden waistband.
Dupatta: Aqua Ice crinkle chiffon dupatta jamawar dupatta has dual heavy embellished border all around. The center of the dupatta has small ornaments and cord work all ove.r Soft-ball round edges. Lined where required.
Embellishments made with sequins, beads, kora, dabka, naqshi, pearls, Swarovski crystals, diamantes, cut-glass, resham, French knots, and rhinestones. 100% natural pure fabrics. Fully handmade embellishments. 100% same as shown. Hemming finish.

Ash White Hayek

Top: Ash white crepe jamawar shirt has lapel detailing. Embellished from neckline and empire line with antique work. Floral design all over the shirt. Front high slit. Tail back hem. Plunging V neckline. Fully lined. Hidden zipper at back. Piping edges finish.
Bottom: Ash white raw silk cropped pants have splits on cuffs. Fully lined. Hidden zip closure.
Shawl/Dupatta: Ash white chiffon dupatta has scattering sequins shower. Antique copper border edges. Hemming finish.
Embellishments made with sequins, beads, kora, dabka, Swarovski crystals, diamantes, rhinestones, pearls and resham. 100% natural pure fabrics. Fully handmade embellishments. 100% same as shown.
Made in Pakistan.

Alexandra Lehenga

Top: Blue willow crepe silk shirt features heavy embellished longer back tail. Heavy Swarovski crystals and colorful rhinestones embedding work all over. Diamond ornamental motifs on back hem. Front cut-away slits. Blue coral synthetic stones embedding on frontal motifs. Scoop neckline. Fully lined. Super-soft lining. Hidden zipper at back. Piping edges finish.
Bottom: Aqua Ice chiffon flared skirt/lehenga with back train. The skirt has been heavily embellished with stunning Swarovski crystals and rhinestones work in double border all around the hemline. Tall frontal ornamental motif with small motifs on sides. Heavy sequins shower in different sizes on the rest areas. Stitched with super-soft lining. Hidden zipper waistband. Piping edges finish.
Shawl/Dupatta: Aqua Ice chiffon dupatta has double heavy embellished border on blue-willow base. Traditional stunning designed border. Heavy sequins shower and small dotted ornamental motifs scattered in center. Lined where required. Piping edges finish.
Embellishments made with Swarovksi crystals, rhinestones, synthetic stones, diamantes, sequins, beads, kora, dabka, cut-glass, marorri, kamdani, badla and pearls. 100% natural pure fabrics. Fully handmade embellishments. 100% same as shown.

Mughalai meena kari style & color zircons stones studded necklace set made with 925 sterling silver, emerald & garnet colored tassels consist of Necklace, pairs of earrings two layers jhumka style, Kangan (bracelet) and Teeka . 

Pale Sky Alexandra

Top: Pale sky crushed crinkle chiffon shirt has royal blue shade on hems. Featuring heavy embellished neckline made with a series of traditional ornamental motifs and bead work on royal blue area. V-neckline with straight tab on front. Super-soft lining. Hidden zipper at back. Piping edges finish.
Bottom: Dark navy raw silk full length straight trousers. Fully lined. Hidden zip closure.
Shawl/Dupatta: Pale sky crinkle chiffon dupatta has double shade dip-dye effects. Scattering sequins shower. Piping edges finish.
Embellishments made with sequins, beads, Swarovski crystals, diamantes, rhinestones, pearls, kora, dabka, cut-glass, marorri, and kamdani. 100% natural pure fabrics. Fully handmade embellishments. 100% same as shown.

A delicious bridal jewelry set with three layered necklace , color zircons studded on 925 sterling silver with 24kt gold & rhodium platting. This set included necklace, pair of earings, forehead (jhomer) ,teeka & complimentary ring.

Jodha-a-akbar style bridal jewelry with heavy necklace ,Rubies color & color zircons studded on 925 sterling silver with 24kt gold & rhodium platting. Swarovski crystals tassels. This set included necklace, pair of earrings, teeka & complimentary ring.

Antique style diamond like zircons studded necklace set made with 925 sterling silver, emerald color tassels consist of Necklace, pairs of earrings and ring. 

DIAMOND-LIKE set cubic zircons & fresh water pearls setting on 925 sterling silver with Rhodium plating that lasts forever. The set includes necklace, pair of earrings and ring.

Traditional style rubies like stones across shampane zircon studded setting in 925 sterling silver with 24kt gold platted. Rubies color tassels consist of Necklace, pairs of earrings, jhomer ,Teeka & a ring. 

Traditional Kundan set kundans & semi precious stones studded on 925 sterling silver with 24kt gold plating. rubies colors beads tassels. The set includes one necklace, pair of earrings, teeka and a ring.

Stylish small jewelry set with gems stones studded on 925 sterling silver with gold platting. Rubies color gems stone tassels. The set includes one necklace & pair of earrings.

jewellry by fashion Bank

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Stunning Zircons diamond-like set has

scrollwork design and thin chain necklace and long earrings. Colored stones setting work with zircons. Design created with multiple motifs. Also includes a teeka and a ring.

Blue Green Akabira

Top: Blue green Charmeuse silk long shirt has drop side hems. Amazing floral embellishments on shoulders and armhole with delicate work on neckline. Dark indigo edges on neck and hemline. Thin stand collar with V front neck. Piping edges. Tail back. Fully lined. Hemming finish. Hidden zipper.
Bottom: Blue green  raw silk flapper trousers. Hidden zipper. Hemming finish.
Shawl: Blue green chiffon dupatta have sequins work scattered all over. Dark indigo border edges decked with small ornamental motifs. Hemming finish.
Embellishments made with kora, dabka, sequins, beads, diamantes, Swarovski crystals and kamdani. 100% natural pure fabrics. Fully handmade embellishments. 100% same as shown.
Made in Pakistan.

Aqua Teal Akabira

Top: Aqua Teal Charmeuse silk shirt has drop side hems. Amazing heavy embellishments on front, neckline and armholes. Stand collar V-neck. Border edges. Fully lined with super-soft fabrics. Tail back. Hemming finish. Hidden zipper.
Bottom: Heather gray crepe silk flapper trousers. Hidden zipper. Hemming finish.
Dupatta: Aqua Teal chiffon dupatta has sequins work scattered all over. Hemming finish. Border edges.
Embellishments made with kora, dabka, sequins, beads, diamantes, Swarovski crystals and kamdani. 100% natural pure fabrics. Fully handmade embellishments. 100% same as shown.
Made in Pakistan.

Mettalic Grey Masafi

Top: Metallic grey Charmeuse silk shirt features scrollwork embroidery has embedded synthetic emerald green stones on neckline and among the scrollwork. Banarsi jamawar stand collar neck. Heavy sequined cuffs. Firebrick applique on cuffs. Fully lined. Hemming finish. Hidden zipper.
Bottom: Emerald green raw silk full length flapper trousers. Hidden zipper. Hemming finish.
Shawl: Emerald green chiffon shawl features sequins work scattered all over. Hemming finish.
Embellishments made with resham, synthetic emerald stones, sequins and beads. 100% natural pure fabrics. Fully handmade embellishments. 100% same as shown.
Made in Pakistan.

Sky Blue Masafi

Top: Sky blue chiffon long shirt has drop side hems. Fully adorned with floral embroidery work in self colour all over the shirt. Cognac hemline applique border. Neckline decked out with leaf sequins and Swarovski crystals. Split neck has straight cut inside. Full sleeves have beige appliquéd cuffs. Fully lined. Hemming finish. Hidden zipper.
Bottom: Antique gold banarsi jamawar full length flapper trousers. Hidden zipper. Hemming finish.
Shawl: Antique gold chiffon dupatta features cognac appliquéd border. Sequins work scattered all over. Hemming finish.
Embellishments made with leaf sequins, Swarovski crystals, sequins and beads. 100% natural pure fabrics. Fully handmade embellishments. 100% same as shown.
Made in Pakistan.

Deep Red Tibet

Top: Deep red crepe silk empire waist long shirtdress has been heavily embellished with floral work from bodice. Climbing floral on empire line and front hem. Wide heavy embellished border on hemline edges. Synthetic ruby rhinestones studding. Round neckline. High slits on sides. Fully lined. Hidden zipper at back. Piping edges finish.
Bottom: Deep red crepe silk flared sharara/culottes have scatterings sequins shower all over.
Shawl/Dupatta: Deep red chiffon dupatta has scattering sequins and dotted ornamental motifs shower all over. Finish with 1 inch gold applique border all around.
Embellishments made with sequins, beads, kora, dabka, cut-glass, Swarovski crystals, diamantes, pearls, kamdani, rhinestones and marorri. 100% natural pure fabrics. All handmade embellishments. 100% same as shown. Hemming finish.
Made in Pakistan.

Word Up Wednesday

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i just love this.  awesome people, years ahead, and the places yet to discover.

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warm fuzzy feelings are the best.

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so go for it.

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this one touches close to home as i was reminded of thing past on friday, and although tough at the time and completely unplanned,  have allowed me to reach the next part of myself.  

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one of the next parts :)

Wide Leg Trousers are hot this season. Don't get left out in the cold because you're not quite sure how to carry this look off. Check out our Do's and Don'ts for this 'must have' trend.

• Do wear with a softer top to give this masculine look a feminine touch.
• Don't pair with tight tunic styles, opt for a slightly looser style instead.
• Do create a streamlined look with monochromatic tones from head to toe.
• Do wear with a loosely fitted, belted sweater or tunic.
• Do balance a petite frame by pairing with a fitted shirt with minimal details.
• Don't forget to have fun - step out of your comfort zone and try something new!

10 Steps to Accessing the Power of Your Personal and Professional Image

The moment we see people, we make judgments about them. Our initial, split-second contact with a person is eye-to-body. We look at their face and clothes first, and evaluate them on a scale of attractiveness and whether we consider them friendly or threatening; but it doesn’t stop there. Immediately after that, we start making evaluations about their character, temperament and professional abilities. Whether we like it or not, our appearance speaks volumes about us before we say a word. Hence, your image needs to say that you are professional, credible, trustworthy and likeable. Here are 10 tips to help achieve this:

1. Your verbal and non-verbal communication styles must be consistent. Your appearance is your most powerful non-verbal communication tool. Consistency breeds trust; make sure that your body language and appearance are consistent with your message. Unless the language of the body synchronizes with your words, you will convey a hollow message at best, and an uncomfortable, dishonest one at worst.

2. A pantsuit adds instant authority and easy elegance to every woman’s wardrobe. Pair it with a classic white shirt and pumps for the boardroom or with a tank top and heels for a more relaxed look.

3. Don’t wear clothes that are uncomfortable or do not reflect your personal style. Regardless of your personality and lifestyle, there are options available in building a professional wardrobe. Fashion-411 has an easy to use fashion personality quiz to help you make these choices. Email us at mcole@fashion-411.com to request your copy.

4. As a businesswoman, you should project an image of professionalism while maintaining an updated and modern appearance. Purchase Trend or Trend-Classic combination garments that have been around long enough not to look faddish, yet create a current and fashionable image. If you wear all classics, you run the risk of appearing old fashioned. If you wear nothing but the latest fads, you appear to be victim to the whim of fashion. Trend or Trend-Classic styles will stand the test of time and are worth the investment.

5. Adding trendy accessories to an outfit is an inexpensive and simple way to convert a traditional classic look into a conservatively fashionable one.

6. Use the 8-count rule when choosing accessories. If you count the number of points of interest you have on your total outfit, the number should not exceed 8. Include belts, decorative buttons, rings, earrings, watches, glasses, pins, necklaces, embroidery, bracelets and shoe ornaments.

7. Invest in the right jacket. Every woman needs at least one great jacket that she can wear with jeans, slacks or a skirt. Even in a more casual work atmosphere, a high-quality casual jacket looks professional and works well for that last minute meeting when worn with a nice pair of trousers or over a dress.

8. Your hairstyle is the most important accessory you wear each day. Invest in an attractive, basic design and weight distribution, a professional color and cutting technique. A good haircut will pay off in easy maintenance and a polished appearance.

9. When available, purchase all three pieces to a suit – jacket, skirt and pants. This interchangeable set will make packing for a business trip much easier.

10. When visiting a company, find out what their dress code is so that you can dress accordingly. If the company has a casual dress environment, and your dress style is too corporate, you may be judged as formal or stuffy. If, on the other hand, they have a more traditional dress environment and you come dressed too casually, you stand the risk of not being taken seriously.

What is Investment Dressing?

Investment Dressing is the principle of methodically selecting your wardrobe pieces so that they are of good quality AND they compliment the items you already possess. There are two key components to Investment Dressing.

The first component is the Wardrobe Capsule. This is a grouping of clothes that can be mixed and matched and worn together with minimal effort. Capsules should be built according to: a color palette, styles that work together and fabrics that are compatible. For optimum results, select 1 or 2 ‘anchor’ jackets to serve as the starting point for your capsule, choosing dresses, skirts, pants, etc. that match as additional pieces for the capsule. Versatility is the key to creating a successful capsule.

Once established, a capsule can be expanded and pieces added or replaced very easily. When considering a new addition to your wardrobe, make sure that the piece matches at least three to four existing garments. This will reduce the ‘cost per wearing’ of each piece in your wardrobe – leading us to the second component to Investment Dressing – Cost Per Wear.

Cost Per Wear is a calculation used to show the relative cost of a garment based on what you paid for it, how many other items you can wear it with and how long the garment lasts. If you buy pieces that match several other items in your wardrobe, are of top quality and timeless as far as trends are concerned, you will get maximum use out of the garments, bringing down their effective cost.

Here’s an example:

Take a $300 jacket
Divide it by the number of garments in the capsule (ie: $300/10 = $30)
The $300 jacket has been reduced to costing $30
Divide $30 by the number of times worn per year (ie: $30/15 = $2)
The $300 jacket has been reduced further to costing $2
Divide $2 by the number of years the jacket will be worn (ie: $2/5 = 40 cents)
The $300 jacket has been reduced to a 40 cent jacket with careful upkeep.

Sunday, December 10, 2006

Shopping feeds my soul!

I’ve always loved to shop and I take the term ‘shop until you drop’ quite literally! I love shopping so much I’ve turned it into an occupation J There’s something very special about the way I feel when I find that perfect gift or that pair of shoes that make me look like a million dollars AND they’re comfortable. I find the same joy helping other people shop. As long as I’m shopping – I am happy!

I’m not quite sure when my love of shopping began. Maybe it started at the age of 12 with my yearly trips to downtown Manhattan with my girlfriend Robin during the Christmas season. Every year we’d travel on the subway downtown to shop for gifts and then stop for dinner at one of the local restaurants. It was the ideal ending to a day of shopping for the perfect gifts for our families.

Or maybe it was the influence of my Aunt Mary, who I affectionately call ‘Tia’. She shares my passion for strolling through aisle after aisle in search of the one shirt that calls my name… ‘Monet, Monet’. Tia has been my partner in crime on many a shopping spree and I must admit - I think she can actually outlast me. We have closed many malls during her yearly visits to Georgia during Christmas. She, like me, won’t settle for anything less than that perfect gift that will bring a smile to the face of a loved one.

My mother on the other hand has never shared my enthusiasm for shopping. She often gets frustrated with my inability to run in and out of a store. She just doesn’t understand that I feel like I’ll miss out on a great bargain or the perfect necklace for the dress I just bought, if I don’t peruse the ENTIRE store. However, a recent experience brought her a little more appreciation for my shop-aholic ways.

Last year, my mother was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. She was living in Alabama at the time and would have to stay with us in Georgia during her treatments. It was hard watching her go through chemotherapy and radiation as well as several operations. She swiftly dropped down from a size 12 to a size 2, looking like skin and bones. My mother, such a strong woman, now seemed so frail. But her spirit was strong and carried her through her recovery like a stallion and she is now cancer free!! Part of her recovery was to allow me to help her pick out a new wardrobe. Her old clothes were much too big and made her look even smaller than she actually was. What a blast we had shopping hours on end. The final result brought joy to my heart seeing her look so beautiful again. Now she has become quite the fashion diva and feels good about her new body.

As it turns out, shopping is not only good for my soul, it’s been good for hers as she continues to celebrate life! So, whatever you are celebrating, whether it’s surviving cancer, finding new love or getting rid of an old one… shop therapy works wonders!

Thursday, March 02, 2006

Who is that woman in the mirror?

I remember some time ago, reading a great joke about growing older. I'm terrible at telling jokes, so I won't put you through the painful ordeal of hearing me stumble over the punchline, but basically it ended with a middle aged woman (MUCH older than me :-)) looking in the mirror and asking 'who is this stranger?!'

It was funny then; it's not quite as funny now :-) While my career as a fashion editor often requires me to keep my look updated and fashionable, I'm having some issues with the new face and body I now see in the mirror - who is this imposter?!

I just have to tell myself, what I preach to my clients - you can look good at any age and size, it's a matter of knowing the tricks. I must admit that the tricks I've learned in my profession have served me well. No one else seems to notice the changes that I'm having a mini crisis over! So, if you find yourself trying to get to know the new you, in your new body - here are some of my secrets to continuing to look like a hottie:

• Thank God for black! I know we all have heard it before, but it is truly a charm. I don't suggest you go totally gothic, but a few classic black pieces will go a long way when you sprinkle color in with your accessories;
• Heels are better than flats. While I long for comfort, my flats are no longer as flattering as they once were. Sure, there are times when they work, but more often than not a comfortable heel is my shoe of choice. The added height takes off at least 5 lbs of my extra weight :-)
• Make up. I've never been one to wear a lot of make up and I never will, but there's a lot to be said for a little mascara, blush and lip gloss. My new favorite is my 'Sassy' lip gloss by Smashbox - it looks good on everyone!

Take my advice, these three tips work. Ask my husband - he recently confessed that after our lunch date last week, his buddies wondered how he scored such a hottie!

The Help Book Review

I finished The Help last Wednesday and have to say that it has been one of my favorite reads in a long time.  I laughed, I cried, and I also cringed throughout the novel.  After dragging through The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Help was a welcomed change. 

The book takes place through the Civil Rights in the 1960's and tells the story through three different narratives, Skeeter - a white college grad who belongs to a ladies society and wants to change the way "the help" is treated, Aibileen - a black maid to Skeeter's friend Elizabeth and confidant to Skeeter and Minny - a recently fired by the leader of the ladies society black maid with a strong personality.

I loved every one of the narratives and the different opinion and view they had to offer.  Aibileen - nurturing, cautious and brave.  Minny - defiant, hard-working and brave.  Skeeter - alone, creative, and brave.  When Skeeter witnesses horrible acts of racism in her city, she sets out to pursue her passion of writing while trying to make a change to the future with some help from the maids of Jackson, Mississippi. 

Without giving too much away, the book has moments of extreme happiness and moments where I was disgusted that all this happened a mere fifty plus years ago. You grow extremely attached to the cause and rooting for change and when I finished the last page, I was sad to be finished and had to remind myself that these characters although fictional, really existed back in the day, and left me wishing for their happiness. 

The movie comes out August 12th and you better believe I am hoping one of my gf's here in LA finishes the book in time to see it with me!  I just started The Hunger Games (rec'd from Pink Sass) and am already loving this series, more to come about that, but for now, check out the preview for The Help.

Song Of The Week: Lights

After the Royal Wedding I kept hearing the name "Ellie Goulding" and all I could think was who is this chick that was lucky enough to get to perform at such a prestigious event? 

Well wouldn't you just know that the week after Will and Kate (I prefer nicknames) were hitched Miss. Goulding was the musical guest for SNL.  After watching the episode, I was immediately a fan of this Ellie Goulding and her beautiful voice which was a little bit Robyn, a little bit Kaskade and a whole lot of talent. 

I downloaded Lights which is a great jam which seems to have me unconsciously bopping up and down to whenever I am listening to it.  A beautiful young lady who is sure to only receive more attention after a glowing rendition of Elton John's Your Song at the wedding.  I tip my royal hat to Miss Goulding.

Happy Weekend!

Thank goodness it is Friday!! This week has dragged on far too long and I am looking forward to a weekend of seeing my old pal Karah and her sweet little munchkins as well as catching up on things I have been neglecting (laundry, chores, etc) in preparation for the upcoming 3 day weekend!

Happy weekend pretties!  Hope your weekend if delightful!

Forever Frugal Friday

I absolutely need this Layered Beaded Section Necklace this summer.  The perfect statement piece to dress up your simple tank top, maxi dress or anything really. 

Last February I purchased one of my favorite items in my wardrobe a striped blazer from H&M that cost me a whopping $24.  Every time I wear it I get compliments and it is sold out all over from what I can tell.  I forwarded this Striped Knit Blazer over to my coworker and although it isn't exactly the same it is pretty close and still a great deal.