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Charl
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I was running around Bangkok and saw this amazing retail store and had to capture their window mannequin. Enjoy!

Boots For Me

REALLY want these Elizabeth and James "Stare Over the Knee" boots. I LOVE them!... but they are sold out everywhere I look.  total bummer!

Boots by Elizabeth and James

Elizabeth and James

Stare Over the Knee Boot

Summer Lunch

Waiting for the weekend, to enjoy casual & wedges.

Blazers by J.Crew
Hobos by Marc by Marc Jacobs

Strapless Summer

Bronze skin, free shoulders and fabulous wedges, that's what summer is all about

Day Dresses by Vanessa Bruno
Sandals by Sigerson Morrison

Hanging at #SXSW

What to wear in warm weather, indoors, while walking all day?  Casual, Comfort, Style

Cardigans by Haute Hippie
Flats by Toms

My Mood 2011

This outfit is totally my mood for 2011 Every time I look at it, I fall in love.

Day Dresses by Vanessa Bruno
Sandals by Proenza Schouler

#cozy

At the end of my day... I see cozy winter fire, with a soft shag rug and an old movie.

Satchels by Topshop
Hats by adidas

Post Holiday Sale at Madewell

It's Post Holiday Sale Time... and if you love urban fashion from Madewell.com (JCrew), then now is a perfect time to stock up on some amazing deals.  Below are some of my favorite looks that turn any Pacific North West Mom into PNW Fashion Chic (good enough to accompany your teen on a shopping trip, lunch or movie ;-)

If you are in the Seattle area, check out the Madewell store in University Village.

More Madewell...

Clog Me

The last few months, I find myself drawn to clogs.  Maybe it's the clomping noise they make when I stomp around in them; maybe it's the powerful height they bring me too; or maybe it's the comfort and simplicity of their style.  Whatever it is, my next shoe purchase will be a clog.  I'm leaning toward a buckle clog with socks (with socks is So cute right now) or a simple slide.

More Free People...

Shades of Floral

Dreaming of a bright day, wearing my Janz&Cooper floral shades.. or crystal or white or...

Lauren Moffett kind of day

This crisp Fall day, is a Lauren Moffatt day.  I want to feel the playfulness and style that the Fall 2010 Lauren Moffatt line brings.  Secretly, I'm thinking of the Spring 2011 line complete with sunglasses, but reality brings me back to fun designs accented with ankle socks, knit hats and fingerless gloves.

What does your day feel like?

Legs Have It

Short, black, leather dresses with fabulous ankle or thigh high boots complimented with big bangles or arm cuffs get me excited for cooler nights with hubby. Add some fun orange sparkle for extra, flirty eyes.

Boots by Lanvin
Clutches at Asos

Hands Down, Pink Is In (my closet)

The more I play with looks this month, the more I can't get away from grey and Pink. Pink is not a color that currently occupies my closet, but I'll tell you it's something I plan to add... as soon as I can find the right pieces.

Here is a fabulous, playful, sassy, chic outfit from "Perennial Mom" on ShopStyle. Check out her other looks as this mamma has fabulous style. BTW, the pink dress reminds me of Marc Jacobs Freudian slip from the 80's. I loved it then and love this look now.

Clocks by Alessi
Boots by Alexander McQueen

Thoughts of Winter

Grey #Seattle days like today, remind me of strong leather accessories for Fall and Winter #Fashion.

On my next outing, I'll be looking for some strong boots in a dark, weathered leather. Same with jackets, something fit so you can see I'm a girl, but not above my waist; just at my waist is perfect (unless it's a fabulous leather trench =)

While I'm out, I'll also keep an eye out for some thick, leather cuffs. Black and White with silver accents works for me. I hate to say it, but something with a little fringe to add a little swish to my wave, would be pretty cool.

Happy Hunting!
xoxoxo

Boots by Steve Madden
Bracelets by Linea Pelle

Goddess dress

As soon as I saw this grey, goddess dress, I fell in LOVE!!

I love how simple the design is, but it's still unique and sexy. It slides from Summer time fling with strappy or wrap heels to Winter with thigh high leather boots (yes, again this Winter) and a fabulous black leather jacket.

This dress makes me want hit the treadmill for some focused body trimming exercise. Seriously, love the dress!

Martini Glasses by Crate & Barrel
Boots by Balmain

Strapless-Tude

I'm looking for some sunshine wear... with heels and the right attitude. I think this dress has it all.

Day Dresses by Diane von Furstenberg
Hobos by Marc by Marc Jacobs

We're Moving On Up...

Arm Cuffs, Armlets or Baju Bandh (Indian armlets), it doesn't matter what you call them, you have to admit this trend is sexy and unexpected (when is the last time you wore an armlet and saw other girls wearing the same thing?). You can find designs from $13 to $200+ so this trend works for every budget. You can even stretch your favorite cuff and move it up your arm.

Either way, don't let this trend pass you by. Find the armlet that fits your style and have some fun (buy one for your girlfriend too). (pictures from Etsy or Amazon.com)

Milly On My Mind

With Spring here and my need for color, I am really loving the Milly line. It's fun, sexy, girlie and there is something awesome about the off-the-shoulder look mixed with sunshine.

Milly by Michelle Smith... I Love it!

More Milly...

Spring Pastels

Looking through my closet I see a lot of black, off black and dark black. I decided to go shopping and found I was gravitating toward Grey and White. Good start to my added Spring color, but what I'm really in the mood for are pastels. So far, all I can find on the Eastside are bright yellow, pink and beige designs which are not exactly the hues that I'm looking for.

Searching for my pastel fix, I signed into ShopStyle and found this amazing lilac dress. I can't read the designer or the description, but past the language barrier, I can tell that I like it. Add a funky bag, fabulous wedges and some cute accessories and I'm ready to walk through Spring showers.

Bring it, Spring 2010.

Paperweights by Baccarat
Sandals by KORS

I Have Bangleitis and There Is No Cure

May name is Charl and I have bangleitis.
It's been 20 years since my last obsession with bangles and dancing to pop songs, jingling all the way...

Anyone else suffering from bangle-itis? I just can't get enough of them. So many different styles and they go with almost everything (not sure about bathing suits yet).

More Alex and Ani...