Preview of Spring 2011 Collections

Happy Friday everyone. Since I have been talking about Spring fashion all week I thought I would wrap up the week with a sneak peek at the gorgeous Spring 2011 collection at Dress.  Click here to view and shop the latest arrivals.

I am so looking forward to the weekend even though it will be busy.  Here's a few of the things I have planned.  Thank goodness it's a 3 day weekend right?

1. Make homemade pizza with Ariyana
2. Go to core fusion class at Exhale
3. Get my hair styled by CityBlow
4. Clean my closet in preparation for an exciting feature I was asked to do (stay tuned)
5. Meet up with friends for dinner Saturday
6. Watch the Golden Globes Sunday and drool over the gorgeous dresses
7. Spend the day with Ariyana on Monday to celebrate her 3rd birthday

What do you have planned for the weekend?

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Preview of Spring 2011 Collections

A Little Retrospective

From 50's cat eye to 70's round sunglasses, we will be seeing all types of retro sunglasses this Spring.

Cat eye

Edgy color shades 

John Lennon

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Oversized

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Retro round

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When I was home over the Christmas holidays I found these pictures of my mom in her round oversized sunglasses from the early 1970's.  I like to describe them as her "Jackie O meets John Lennon" sunglasses.

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A Little Retrospective

Denim Trend 2011: Flare and Wide Leg Jeans

Flared jeans and trousers are going to be a Spring 2011 trend  and I must say I  absolutely adore these flare and wide leg looks from the New York Fashion Week Runway.

 (click here, here, and here to see how I wear mine)

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 I also love these looks from the Gap 2011 Spring/Summer Advertising Campaign.

And here are some great options if you're looking to widen your denim collection in 2011.

Wide Leg Trouser Jeans  (high rise and flared)

Gap

Wide Leg Trouser Jeans

7 for All Mankind Georgia Jeans

High Rise Wide Leg Jeans

Citizens of Humanity Hutton Jeans

Boot Cut Jeans

J.Crew boot cut jean in dance off wash

 A little bit of flare

AG Farah

A lot of flare

7 for All Mankind Bell Bottoms

I am a fan of wide leg jeans and look forward to wearing them more often. Will you be embracing the flared and wide leg trend this year?

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Denim Trend 2011: Flare and Wide Leg Jeans

Denim Trend 2011: Go Wide

Lofli denim trousers, H&M button down shirt, Banana Republic silk scarf, Michael Kors handbag,  J.Crew nude belt, Stuart Weitzman nude patent pumps 

I have been wearing skinny jeans for most of 2010 so it is a nice change to wear these wide leg jeans I found in the back of my closet.   I am definitely not giving up my skinny jeans yet but this Spring and Summer we are going to see a 70's revival which includes flared hems on jeans and trousers.  It's a nice change don't you think?

Tomorrow I will give you the skinny on wide leg jean and trouser options for Spring 2011.

 

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Denim Trend 2011: Go Wide

Brown Sugar Popovers

The latest issue of Boston magazine arrived at my doorstep this week and I was so excited to see an article on Joanne Chang of Flour Bakery.  Flour is one of my favorite bakery's in Boston and this delicious recipe for brown sugar popovers featured in the magazine is from Joanna's new book: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe.  The cookbook was recently listed as NPR's top 10 cookbooks of the year and was also featured in a NY times best cookbooks of the year article.  It is temporarily out of stock but should be available later this month and I cannot wait to get my signed copy at the bakery.  I made these popovers yesterday morning and took them over to my friend's place for brunch. The popovers are moist, fluffy, not too sweet, and perfect with a cup of coffee.

popovers right out of the oven

adding melted butter on the tops of the popovers

rolling the popovers in brown sugar

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Brown Sugar Popovers

DVF Look of the Week: Naina with style'n

I am a huge fan of Diane von Furstenberg and her line of clothing (as seen here and here).  So, I was so excited to hear that I was selected by DVF for having the Look of the Week. 

Have a great weekend everyone!

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DVF Look of the Week: Naina with style'n

CityBlow

My sister and I have long hair and blow drying it is always so time consuming so when I found out about City Blow, an at home hair styling and blow dry service in Boston, I knew we had to give it a try.  City Blow will come to you wherever you are including the gym. The stylist brings all her own styling tools, a chair, and even magazines and an IPad to keep you entertained. All you have to do is select the style you want!   Seriously I might get addicted to this service!

So instead of making long lists of New Year's resolutions how about making a commitment in 2011 to treating yourself and indulging a bit.  This could be the occasional professional blow dry,  a massage or facial,  or even just a simple manicure/pedicure. We all deserve to look and feel good right?

The stylist brings the chair, all her styling tools,  reading material including magazines and an IPad

Our wonderful stylist Paula is styling my sister's hair

My sister after her blow dry and styling session

And me after my blow dry session

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