stella mccartney sneakers

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Here’s some info promised from before- these sneakers are super comfortable, lightweight for packing, and chic. Really like the seasonal feather thing, keeps things fresh. Stella for adidas has some of the most fashionable workout gear out there.

These pictures were taken while walking in Italy with an iPhone. Yes, travel posts will stop soon, sorry. Honestly, today is a total office day and after checking blog traffic, increasing! thought some new content was in order. Not up for the tripod thing and photographer daughter has soccer game after school so can’t slip in any new photo time before the wordpress day clicks by.

It was fun to use a fancy bag as a crossbody with jeans and super comfortable and lightweight tee. Jeans are grey and tee is brown, don’t be afraid to keep the mixup going. As we were walking up some steep hills wanted to leave anything handheld back at the villa. Since the jeans always seem to be tight needed a place for the phone, lipstick, currency and credit cards, therefore Jimmy Choo Glitter Candy Clutch.

Jeans, DL1961 and sneakers, Stella McCartney, both purchased locally at Tony Walker & Co. Coffee Bean Faux Wrap Tee, Worth New York Fall 2012.

Back to work. Have a great Monday.

ps. Worth New York Trunk Show, October 19 – 25, by appointment. Email me at rcollins@worthnewyork.com. Pick up a tee or two; they instantly create a waistline on all women.

pss. Fashion conscious oldest daughter absolutely can’t stand when sneakers are worn out in public with jeans, sometimes just can’t help myself- don’t look Linnie. Any other opinions?

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the details

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Lifestyle post:

The small stuff is often the big stuff. Villa in Italy? Absolutely gorgeous; six bedrooms, two kitchens, three fireplaces, infinity pool. After surveying the accouchements though felt we were missing something. Difficult to learn all that you can about an area and its wine while drinking from small ancient two ounce glasses. Three fireplaces, yes, but nothing can replicate the glow from candlelight on the dining room table. Linen or cloth napkins? Completely necessary.

First shopping outing was a dozen linen napkins in charming Monticchiello. Without a doubt, an even dozen. No credit card here so handed over euros. Happy to do so. Napkins came home in the checked luggage and will always remind us of communal festive dinners.

On the way to train station in Chiusi to pick up late arriving couple stopped in at small local wine store to check out appropriate glassware. Riedel? I’ll take eight, no, on second thought make that twelve, we might lose one or two. Everything we drank was infinitely better in those glasses. Shopkeeper had breathtaking local handmade candles as well. Picked up two. Add a few bottles of wine and we pretty much made her day.

Warm and charming housekeeper took care of us well. At the end of the stay couldn’t seem to part with our memorable goods and housekeeper was happy to help with shipping details. Handed her all necessary details without question. Double kissed her goodbye and now, ten days later, glasses and candles have arrived. Thank you. Shared fine meals continue.

What you do to enhance each day is totally worth thinking about the details. Two oldest daughters sharing an apartment in Boston MA now cook for one another, light the candles, enjoy a glass of wine together, and use real napkins. Couldn’t be happier.

When traveling, especially by auto, take the good glasses. It does make a difference.

This is small stuff, but really, big stuff. Every day dress.

 

 

 

 

 

 

white shirt blue jeans

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Perfection. Classic clothing combinations work for women and men. Notice how the neutral suede shoes dress the whole thing up a bit? New iPhone not bad, either. In a family of eight he was the holdout. Welcome to apple, husband. Love how he left the socks at home.

Happy weekend everyone. Hope you all are in the white shirt blue jeans frame of mind.

Every day dress. xoxo

Suede shoes, Salvatore Ferragomo.

solution

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Yes, working from a home office has many advantages. It’s also easy though, and guilty here at times, to fall into the ‘exercise clothes’ habit. Here’s a solution for all busy women:

Grey Stretch Tweed Ponte Dress. The fit, finish, and professionalism of any office outfit. Skip the boots and add your heels. The ease and comfort of favorite workout clothes.

We can do better than running around town in exercise clothes. Exercise clothes are for, well, exercise. Exercise is great but keep the clothes for the gym.

This is an every day dress. Put it on this morning for running to Kinko’s FedEx for print work, the grocery for dinner food, back to the office for phone calls. Took it off for half an hour workout, put it back on for more work and to cook dinner, and it will see me through tonight’s two hours of cocktails and conversation in support of women.

Fabric is genius: 34% Wool 20% Acrylic 18% Silk 13% Cotton 12% Polyamide 3% Elastane | Unlined | Slim Fit | size 0 – 16.

Black back is instantly slimming. Super solution.

Dress, Worth New York Fall 2012

 

 

fashionably late

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Is there such a thing? Or is arriving just as good? Came late to this bag party…Phoebe, love you, last time was paddington, now, luggage tote.

Pictured here, Céline, luggage tote. Tricolor, Winter 2012. Could not resist. This bag has been on the arm of many fashionable women for quite some time and I wanted in. When you live in a place like Buffalo NY the tricky thing is is that you have to get to a big urban city- no online ordering for this precious piece.

Shown with Worth New York Fall 2012 Coffee Bean Laser Back Dress. Linnie and Booie, like?

Bag, Céline Winter 2012, Dress, Worth New York Fall 2012.

 

a little etro

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Blame it on the airlines? London Heathrow was the scene- a small place called Harrod’s. Always wanted some Etro. Since first flight out was cancelled and had to be rerouted through a new airport after an unplanned overnight stay, thank you Delta, a little shopping seemed to ease the pain.

Here is the takeaway: beautiful silk blouse, love it. Worn with belt purchased last year at WNY Women’s Foundation Fall in Fashion luncheon. There was some philanthropy…

After dressing to visit friends for chili dinner husband said, ‘nice shirt, where did you get it?’ Airport, baby, airport.

Wishing you all safe uncomplicated travels and happy airport shopping. Thanks, everyone,  every day dress has over 11,300 site visits.

Blouse, Etro, belt, bb simon, jeans, DL1960.

trunk shows are fun

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Last week thursday gorgeous colleague Erika Brason hosted a Worth New York traveling trunk show at hive the lifespan center. Members and guests attended three special fitness classes, sipped pomegranate champagne cocktails, munched on bite sized healthy hors d’oeuvres and fresh fruit, and experienced the modern look of Worth New York.

Erika provides a personalized, private, luxurious wardrobe building experience. Worth New York provides a deep product line of beautiful separates, suits, dresses and accessories to outfit on-the-go women sized 0 to 20. Erika typically has four trunk shows each year. She works with you to enhance your best look and fit so that your clothes are always there for you, ready to dress you so you can get on with your day. To contact Erika for more information, email her at ebrason@worthnewyork.com.

Interested in finding out more about Worth New York or the travel trunk concept? This, fashion friends, is what I do professionally. Worth New York offers women the opportunity to work flexible hours and earn a lucrative income with the training and support of an established multi-million dollar fashion company.

We are looking for a few good women. For more information on Worth New York visit www.worthnewyork.com. To contact me directly, comment here on every day dress or email me at recollins@worthltd.com, my professional email address. Love what I do and would love to tell you more.

Thank you hive, you are an incredible asset to the well-being of our community. www.hivelifespancenter.com. Thank you Michael, your event design never fails to stir and feed the soul.

Happy Monday. Every day dress.

leather-effect rubberised skirt

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Leather, huge trend for Fall 2012. While the leather leg is a great and popular choice here is one way to work it feminine and without a super huge investment:

Dear friend, sometimes fitness partner, oftentimes co-chef- Amy goes current and wears a beautiful faux leather skirt with a fitted white tee. Partnered with a luxury bag and boots she stopped traffic while day tripping in Tuscany. When wearing a skirt with movement keep the top fitted like she does so well here. Also love the simplicity of her hair- pulled back ponytails another big trend. She kept it looking finished by wrapping a strand around the elastic and securing with bobby pins. To check out this great skirt from Zara visit www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/home/us/en.

How does she get that amazing figure? Works out hard and eats clean every three hours, most every day. This mom of four owns and manages Catalyst gyms with her husband in upstate New York. For more on their workout spaces visit www.catalystfitnessbuffalo.com.

another every day dress

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To get the most mileage out of your clothes, think about them in different ways. Dress shown here was bought eight years ago for younger sister’s absolutely gorgeous wedding in Sarteano. Back then wore it with far fewer curves and dressed up with beautiful brown suede pumps for the late afternoon ceremony. This Italy trip, dress still fits, switched it up and wore it with a pair of black tough love boots.

Event clothes don’t have to be only event clothes. It’s fun to wear good fancy stuff mixed up with daytime basics.

As for image quality? Twenty-two year old second son stopped by to look at travel photos and asked ‘why are so many of them were blurry and out of focus?’ First reason- didn’t have twelve-year-old fourth daughter favorite photographer with us. Second reason, since it’s Friday and I am now back at my desk, here you go- we were all a bit drunk with wine, life, and love…not in that order.

Have a great weekend.

Dress, Zac Posen, PreFall 2006.

hair care for travel

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Booked a keratin treatment three days before traveling overseas. Had to miss a scheduled workout as you can’t get your hair wet or put it back in a ponytail for three days after to let the thing ‘set’. Kind of nice to have a hall pass for the workout. Don’t usually go for this sort of thing as the whole hair thing is kind of low key.

Best thing about sitting in a chair for two hours? You won’t really need to think about your hair while traveling. No need to pack adapters or tools. Simply use the dryer supplied and a good brush. The keratin adds protein and creates smoothness. Midway through your trip check yourself into a local salon, try to speak the language or use your iPad for a visual, and get a blowout. Keep things easy. Travel partners don’t really want to wait around while you take time for hair and all that stuff takes up a lot of room in your luggage. Ask your stylist what would be best for you for super low maintenance and sign yourself up before your next trip. Make sure your color will go the distance, too.

Dress, Roberto Cavalli, in Montichiello. Hair, thanks to tip from receptionist at Buddah Spa by Clarins Wellness Center, Siena, Italy.