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Packing Anxiety

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One thing I must confess is I have the WORST packing anxiety.

It doesn’t matter whether I’m packing for a weekend getaway or a week long cruise, I absolutely dread packing.

As you may imagine, with LESS THAN 3 WEEKS until my five-month long exchange to the South of France, I am in a state of absolute panic. So much panic, in fact, that instead of commencing this mission of invading my closet, I am choosing to sip wine and blog about my worries.

As a fashionista who idolizes Rachel Zoe, I always hear her voice in my head saying “options, options, options” whenever I need to justify packing an extra few  ten outfits.

With just 2 suitcases and a total weight limit of 100 pounds of fabulous fashion to accompany me, I am struggling to accept the fact that I will have to leave things behind. I would probably exceed the weight limit for the entire plane if I brought everything I wanted to with me.

The thought of packing these two particular categories are haunting me the most:

1) Nail Polish

Any of my Twitter followers would know that I am a self-diagnosed Essie-holic. To the point where I’ve had a nightmare about stocking up on Essie polish, only to go to the checkout and find out that I had exceeded the customer limit. As someone who paints her nails religiously, how I can I possibly leave any behind? What would Essie Warrington say? Perhaps I should just bring them all with me!

My collection of Essie polish so far

My current inventory of Essie polish

2) Shoes

This is a monumental problem. And no, I don’t think I am exaggerating  Unfortunately, when I tried to make a list of all the boots, heels, wedges, and flats I wanted to bring with me, I gave up once my count exceeded 20 pairs. I adore shoes my collection of shoes. The idea of not having the pair I need to complete an outfit because of some stupid weight limit is, well, heartbreaking.

I may not have Khloe Kardashian’s shoe closet but I am certainly attached to my more humble shoe collection!

Now that I have adequately expressed my immense packing anxiety, I somehow feel better (even though you probably think I need to see a psychiatrist). Stay tuned for an update or two when I actually begin packing.

On another note, I wanted to wish everyone a very merry Christmas! :) Hope your holidays are full of love and laughter… and festive outfits, of course. Xo

Always chic,

L.

Twinkle Toes

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It’s that time of the year where we can start wearing sequins attire that we have strictly reserved for the holiday season (however, Rachel Zoe has taught me that sequins can be worn wherever and whenever).

There is no question that the best part about glitzy holiday attire is shoes! Whether your budget is $50 or $6000, here are this season’s most dazzling heels:

Aldo Perusia Heel – on sale for $48

Guess Myricka pump – on sale for $87

Vince Camuto Madelyn Glitter Pump – on sale for $140

Ted Baker London Oaker Pump – $205

Brian Atwood Color-Blocked Glitter Pumps – on sale for $260

DSQUARED metallic pump – $1495

Christian Louboutin crystal heels - $6000

Some advice: I would be wary when purchasing a cheap pair of sparkly pumps. Invest in a quality pair – and no, they don’t have to be Louboutins – to avoid looking like you attempted a DIY project that involved you putting glitter on an existing pair of shoes.

Always chic,

L.

What Rachel Zoe Has Taught Me

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It was just last August when I discovered who my fashion icon was.

I was bored on the flight home from Florida to Toronto, and came across a marathon of The Rachel Zoe Project on TV. Before that day, I had never heard of Rachel Zoe. By the time the plane landed, I became enamored with all things Rachel Zoe – her  style, Zoe-isms, family and brand – and could not wait to go home and watch every season of the show.

Before Rachel Zoe, I never really had a true fashion icon. I had always admired Coco Chanel and Audrey Hepburn – but their style did not inspire me to the extent that Rachel’s has.

For those of you who do not know, Rachel Zoe is a celebrity stylist for A-list celebrities like Demi Moore and Anne Hathaway. She is the founder of The Zoe Report – an online fashion and beauty newsletter for the thousands of fans who can’t get enough of her. Just last year, she launched her self-titled clothing label which can be purchased in high-end department stores like Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.

But most importantly, Rachel Zoe has wicked style!

Here is what she has taught me so far:

More is More.

Unlike Coco Chanel, who said things like “Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and remove one accessory” and “Less is always more”, Rachel Zoe says “More is more.”

Rachel is all about chunky accessories - statement necklaces, cocktail rings, and arm parties. Thanks to her, I have a ridiculous amount of jewellery (she wouldn’t think so) and continue to build my collection.

Be Fur-rocious.

Before watching The Rachel Zoe Project, I hated fur. It’s amazing how quickly that changed. Rachel Zoe knows how to rock the most over-the-top fur garments. She inspired me to purchase a ‘beginner’ fur collar this past winter. A few days later, I had the confidence to purchase my first fur vest. Fur is practically her trademark – their is no shortage of fabulous fur pieces in her FW2012 collection.

It’s possible to be pregnant in heels.

Rachel Zoe is proof that pregnancy is no excuse to leave fashion out of your wardrobe, and that includes heels. While pregnant, she was always spotted wearing 6 inch heels – even in her last weeks of pregnancy. Practical? No. Admirable? Definitely!

Vintage Chanel is everything.

Rachel has the most lust-worthy collection of vintage Chanel. In almost every episode of The Rachel Zoe Project, you’ll see her going on dreamy shopping sprees at vintage stores, picking out the most spectacular Chanel evening gowns, jewellery, and bags. She justifies it by saying Chanel is an investment, and she’s creating her own atelier.

I had to write this post because I am going through RZ withdrawal – I miss having my weekly dose of style inspiration! I am hoping, for my sanity, that she records a new season of the show soon.

Has Rachel Zoe inspired your style?

Always chic,

L.

NYFW Highlights

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This past week, the first thing I did when I woke up, and last thing I did before I went to bed, was check Twitter- and not because I’ve become a Tweet-a-holic.

I was living vicariously through the tweets and pictures of those attending New York Fashion Week – to the point where I had led myself to believe I was a part of the NYFW festivities.

Some of the most worshipped designers in the world - Michael Kors, Diane Von Furstenberg, Oscar De La Renta, Tory Burch, Alexander Wang, Marc Jacobs (and the list goes on) – gathered in the heart of New York City, eager to reveal their Fall/Winter 2012 collection.

So, after a week of hitting ‘Refresh’ on my Twitter updates, here are the highlights I’ve collected from this fashion week:

Rachel Zoe: To sum it up in one Zoe-ism: it’s bananas! What I love about Rachel Zoe is that her style flawlessly emanates through her collection. Everything she finds maj - faux fur, sequins, chunky accessories and sky-high heels – was on that runway. She was inspired by 60′s rock-and-roll, and in my opinion, she rocked it!

Oscar De La Renta: At 79 years old, Oscar De La Renta is a creative genius, and the King of Evening Glam. His jewel-inspired collection featured heirloom broaches, rich textures and lots of tulle. Each piece was utterly romantic, and together, the collection was a fantasy.

Marc Jacobs: I always try to prepare myself for the unexpected before I view a Marc Jacobs collection. This season, however, there was no way to do so because of what Marc had in store. His collection included oversized hats, perhaps larger than Dr. Seuss’, pilgrim-style shoes and knits so heavy it seemed as though they were weighing these models down. It was too eccentric for my liking, but the show was definitely still a highlight.

Betsey Johnson: With a bright orange and pink colour palette, a dubstep remix of The Beatles’ song Eleanor Rigby, her flamboyant Betseymania themed runway was the 60′s – minus the drugs. At 69 years old, she ended the show with a cartwheel and the splits. Now that’s groovy!

With NYFW behind us, and LFW just beginning, stay tuned for some interesting trends for Fall/Winter 2012.

L.