Confessions of a (young) old fashioned girl / life *style* reality

Celestino’s Fall 2012 Fashion Presention

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, February 9-16th, New York City I just made Sergio Guandaramma’s fashion presentation by the skin of my teeth. And how glad I was to have made it! The presentation was held on the second floor of the Andaz Hotel, a very chic space, and the 10 looks were gorgeous. The 18k gold [...]

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Dressing for a man on Valentine’s Day: 5 tips to a sexy you!

In honor of Valentine’s Day approaching, I thought I would share with you some tips on dressing to attract a man. We all want to look beautiful and sexy but there is a fine line between sexy and slutty. I have lost count of the many times I have met someone because of something I [...]

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Shoptopia: Sexy At Every Size

Sexy At Every Size Our expert gives advice on working with what ya got… By Rebecca Paiement “Does this dress make me look fat?” It’s an age-old question and the answer may very well be a resounding, “Yes!” There are indeed ways to work around your figure flaws. Whether you need to lose, or even [...]

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“Gorgeously Green” book review

I just finished reading this book, “Gorgeously Green: 8 Simple Steps to an Earth-Friendly Life” by Sophie Uliano and I’m a big fan! Most of my books I pass on to friends, but this one has so many great food recipes, face recipes, and eco-friendly designer resources that I MUST hang on to it. I [...]

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FabFitFun: Fabulous Faux Fur

I was interviewed by Giuliana Rancic’s website, FabFitFun, on my favorite faux fur pieces. Keep reading to check out my selections! There are a few things a girl should never fake including (but not limited to) diamonds, marriages, and a certain bedroom activity. However, when it comes to fur, we say bring on the faux! [...]

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The amazing neckwarmer

I previously shared my tips for keeping warm this winter in this post, but I wanted to focus in on the importance of the most amazing scarf/neckwarmer. I have found that what you wear around your neck is key. If you’re prone to getting chilly a gauzy cotton linen scarf isn’t going to cut it. [...]

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SheKnows.com: Looking Your Best at Any Age

20s Girls Girls in their 20s are young, fabulous and on the move, making it a great time for experimentation and fashion-forward looks. Vazquez says the main fashion concern for this group is balancing fashion risks with creating a work wardrobe. “Chances are that you are on a budget too, so outfits that pull double-duty [...]

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How to be warm and chic when it’s freezing

Vintage Fur from my Mom

Chic when it’s cold? (This post is inspired by the fabulous Jae) It’s that time of year in New York when sometimes it’s so cold that I don’t want to leave my apartment. Yes, I suffer from Californism – the desire to be warm all the time. I have learned that, to actually get outside, [...]

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Get Invited to Fashion Week

Demystifying Fashion Week: How to Get Invited to New York Fashion Week PR companies and fashion designers want something from the audience. It is an even exchange. Designers are seeking publicity for their line. The more PR they get for a clothing line, the bigger the chance that a designer store will carry that line, [...]

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REAL advice for dressing in your 20s, 30s, 40s

From her body I bet you will have a hard time guessing this clients age. An example of a body who should not be dressing her age but younger.

As a Help a Reporter Out (HARO) subscriber, I scan the lifestyle listing daily. As much as I love writers, I often get annoyed at the broad spectrum that magazines seem to cover. Obviously a fashion magazine needs to sell product to justify their expensive ad rates, but most times, their stories tick me off [...]

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