Prepping

Prepping by divadebbi featuring cushioned shoes

Zara shirt / Moschino print skirt, $690 / Aquazzura cushioned shoes / Givenchy taupe handbag / Dominic Jones gold plated necklace, $355

What Diva Wore 3/3/15

Dior "Tribal" earrings, VS& You headband (stretched by my seamstress to wear as a collar), Giorgio Armani Maryjanes, Victoria Beckham LBD

Tuesday, was the second year Richards hosted a fashion show exclusively devoted to handbags and shoes. The models boogied down the runway which was partially scrimmed, so all the audience can see is the handbags and shoes.

Anya Hindmach Tote with available to purchase separate "sticky" attached

The purpose of the event, was to kickoff the "Old Bags Luncheon", an annual event hosted by the Greenwich Y, to support Domestic Abuse.  Funds are raised by the generosity of donors and by auctioning both new and used handbags. It is a stellar, quintessential, Ladies who Lunch, luncheon and is already sold out with a long waiting list. Chaired this year by Alease Fisher and her stellar committee, I won't be a bit surprised if they break all previous records.

I chose to wear my newest LBD, a perfectly cut sheath, with a sleeve. by Victoria Beckham.  IMO, it is nearly impossible to put a sleeve on a dress and not have it lose its je ne sais quoi.  It's a mean feat, but VB does it better than anyone, because the fit is still long, lean and body conscious.

What Diva Wore 2-27-15

DivaDebbi  wearing a Victoria Beckham skirt, Zara Top, Vince Camuto boots.
I reinvigorated and old fox collar by having my seamstress Sylvia attach a
grosgrain ribbon to it, so I could wear it tied around my neck, Chic and toasty!

Many of my readers know, that besides being beauty obsessed, professionally, I am a Personal Shopper.  I absolutely adore my job.  In the early years of my career, I was an executive who helped run the Personal Shopping divisions of some well known stores.  My love, however, was always the clothes and the clients; never the administration.  I'm so incredibly blessed to have so many loyal clients who of course are also now friends.  I have helped them through all the major occasions of theirs and their children's lives and hope to continue doing so for many more years.

Friends tell me they would also like to see more fashion in my blog, so some days I will share what I wore on a given day.  Like most American women, I am perfectly happy to mix special pieces (nee expensive), with cheap and cheerful finds.  I hope I can help you train your eye and familiarize you with brands that consistently deliver fashion and quality at affordable price points.

The fashion world interprets at the speed of light these days; there is no longer a 6 mos. lag between the runway and retail, and in some cases, retail is even a season ahead.  Take for the example the knit top with faux blouse I am wearing above.  I purchased this at Zara this January.  Below is a very similar knit from Paula Ka a small french brand, from their Fall 2015 collection.  It will arrive in stores in October:

Simply Chic

Simply Chic by divadebbi featured in lauren conrad outfits

Topshop black top / American Eagle Outfitters skater skirt / Zara black ankle boots / Yves Saint Laurent black handbag / Kelly Wearstler belt / Salvatore Ferragamo perfume fragrance, $99 / John-Richard Asian Quince Botanical

Wear Now...Wear Later...

Wear Now...Wear Later... by divadebbi featuring blooming plants

Diane Von Furstenberg gray dress / Narciso Rodriguez colorblock jacket / Vince black coat / Sergio Rossi high heel ankle boots / Zara heel pump / Miu Miu genuine leather purse / Stella mccartney purse / Hermès enamel jewelry / Burberry bracelet jewelry / Rebecca Minkoff rhodium jewelry / MARC BY MARC JACOBS water resistant watch / Lancôme eye shadow brush / Tom ford lipstick / Shiny lip gloss / Givenchy flower perfume / INC International Concepts floral home decor / Crate and Barrel blooming plant / Pier 1 Imports branch centerpiece / Pier 1 Imports blooming plant

Chic Chick Parisienne Style

Chic Chick Parisienne Style by divadebbi featuring floral home decor

Acne Studios linen tee / CYCLE long sleeve jacket / 7 For All Mankind destroyed jeans / Zara short black boots / Balenciaga black rucksack / Marni fox stole / HTC real leather studded belt, $345 / INC International Concepts floral home decor / Pier 1 Imports branch centerpiece

Strolling

Strolling by divadebbi featured in olivia palermo style

Ermanno Scervino cropped jacket / Theory short black skirt / Zara chunky heel booties / Yves saint laurent purse / Ray-Ban wayfarer style sunglasses / NARS Cosmetics red lip makeup / Aesop body moisturizer / 

Bon Weekend

Bon Weekend by divadebbi featuring Chantecaille

3.1 Phillip Lim grey sweater / theyskens' theory houndstooth shorts / Zara pumps / McQ by Alexander McQueen mini leather handbag / Chantecaille makeup brush / Bare Escentuals eyeshadow / Lanvin fragrance / Lollia body cleanser / Pier 1 Imports fake tree

Tout Sweet

Tout Sweet by divadebbi featuring sass bide

Sass & Bide sass bide, $1,045 / Zara heel boots / BCBGMAXAZRIA evening clutch / Benefit makeup, $38 / Max Factor cosmetic, $21 / Marc Jacobs fragrance / Background Rubber Stamps

Navy is the new Black

Navy is the new Black by divadebbi featuring chanel

Victoria Beckham sleeveless collared dress / Zara leather ankle boots / Givenchy imitation handbag / Tom Ford lipstick / Chanel , $98 / Herve Gambs White Couture Large Roses & Small Black Glass Cube, $115 / 56 sq. ft. Geometric Wallpaper-282-64056 at The Home Depot

Kiss Kiss

Kiss Kiss by divadebbi featuring a leather tote

Elegance inspires me...

Elegance inspires me... by divadebbi 

My Polyvore obsession continues!!!  I am so inspired by the incredibly talented women from all over the world who curate beautiful fashion sets for all to admire. I am awed. 


They definitely sharpen my eye.  I "curate" items I find from all over the Internet and save them in a collection to use in future sets.


My family is quite artistic.  I could never draw a straight line with a ruler.  I am loving this.  I hope you will indulge me.  I promise to still try every lotion and potion that comes my way...


xox,
DD