OUR CHICified 5! LOVES FROM THE WEEK. Regardless of our walk in life, regardless of our current circumstance, regardless of the negative things we may have been told, all that matters are our desires, dreams, goals and determination. FASHION!! INSPIRATION: The sartorial elegance and ingenuity that grace editorial pages, models and mannequins are great sources to inspire, dare and ignite our imaginations. &nb[...]
A SHAYZON FAB FIND... SOMETHING FABULOUS & WORTH FINDING! FAB FIND is most certainly found in the CHICified Dictionary. ') Here's the short & sweet definition, along with important points for SHAYZON to give the FAB FIND stamp of approval. Fashion, shoes, accessories, bags and decor that are graciously accompanied with great quality, a fit that's remarkable and appeal to the eyes that's purely irresistible. Top that all with a pretty little price tag adorned with a mi[...]
BODY BASHING! We do it to ourselves time and time again. The realization of Body Bashing hit me a bit ago after speaking with a few ladies who shared that they were really unhappy with their bodies. These beautiful ladies were having great difficulties with finding clothes that they thought looked good on them. What I thought was most unfortunate, was that they all ended our conversations with a good dose of BODY BASHING. :-( Ok, so first things first, what is BODY BASHING? It's[...]
MY BLOG LOVE!!! I've been on hiatus for a couple of months ONLY because I needed to focus on the final planning of our 14th Anniversary RE-DO-WAL (our dream wedding/renewal). I got to marry my Prince all over again!! ') I most definitely will share more photos and details once we receive them from the photographers. I'm hanging on by a string and trying to be patient as I nibble at my nails in great anticipation. lol... Right now we're living through the eyes and photos of our dearest f[...]
MOST BEAUTIFUL INDEED!! LUPITA NYONG'O I remember the evening clearly, I was super excited and preparing "my cozy space" for my Annual Award Season Routine, the highly anticipated... Red Carpet PRE SHOWS!!! It was the Golden Globes and there was a brief moment that I stepped away from the TV (more than likely for some ice cream ;-) ) and upon returning, I was literally stopped in my tracks and my breath was taken by this incredibly stunning women on the screen. I had no idea who she w[...]
IT'S OFFICIALLY SPRING WHEN.....??? ') What are some of the little things you do to celebrate the official arrival of SPRING?? Well, let me go first! ~ First, I chant: "mmmmm....SPRIIIING... I welcome you with smooooth shaved legs, painted toes, exposed arms and a smile fit for bright pink gloss and sunniiiies!!! mmmmm...." LOL...;-) ~ Second: I just love cracking my window super early in the morning before I get up and listening to the birds while that energizing, crisp, fresh air[...]
WHAT IS THE PERFECT LBD???? SINCE IT'S SUPPOSE TO BE "PERFECT", DOES THAT MEAN WE ONLY NEED TO HAVE ONE??? Some may not be familiar with the acronym LBD, so let me start with that... ') LBD is short for Little Black Dress. The LBD is one of my recommended "must haves" for every fashionista/womans closet. You may be wondering, what makes a little black dress the "perfect one" AND how much should this "perfect" LBD cost you? There really is a "perfect" little black dress, but I believe th[...]
THE STORY OF MY LITTLE GREEN VINTAGE DRESS!! There she was, sitting pretty in the window on a beautiful sunny day, waiting for someone to see her and to fall in love with her enough to take her home. ') Well here came SHAYZON driving by and completely taken by the Fabulous Vintage Green Dress in the window. NUTSHELL? I immediately pulled over like a crazy lady, parked illegally and ASSUMED it would fit!! ;-) Bought her, took her home and low and behold.... it was WAAAY TOO SMALL!! The[...]
H2T (head to toe) PEARLS!! Gone are the days of Breakfast at Tiffany's, when elegant strings of pearls like those donned by the great Audrey Hepburn, deemed adequate to making a girl feel feminine and noteworthy. NOW, it's ALL about PEARLS FROM H2T (head 2 toe)!! Who can forget Lady Gaga who took it most literal a few years ago! Well since then, designers have continued to creatively incorporate this delicate gem into every aspect of fashion. From the edgiest to the chicest, pric[...]