The Right to Choose

Marissa Mayer is the new CEO of Yahoo.  That statement carries so much weight, since she is a woman, 1 of 20 female CEOs in a fortune 500 company and she is only 37 years old! That is pretty remarkable. You would think the buzz would be around her new position but its about her being pregnant.  People have been questioning her decision to take the position while she is pregnant and are actually giving her slack because she plans to work during her maternity leave.  The audacity of Mrs. Mayer working while she is at the top of her game. People are hilarious always trying to diverge a situation by focusing on the frivolous  details. Now don't get me wrong, being pregnant is amazing! It's a blessing to have a child and necessary to sustain life but it isn't groundbreaking. Being a female CEO of a fortune 500 company is the big news! It is exciting how many options women have now. Work or don't work. Have children or don't have children. Women have the right to choose! I'm not talking about keeping a child, I've touch on those rights here before.  Marissa Mayer is an example of a lady who has decided to do what is right for her despite the ridicule. She has made her own rules of success. Women can do as much or as little as they please. But they do it well! So I'm celebrating Marissa's right to choose! I wish her luck personally and professionally.

Here are a few other dynamic women who took their own path with motherhood...

Josie Maran; Supermodel, Mother, Entrepreneur (Josie Maran Cosmetics)

Victoria Beckham, Singer, Mother, Designer 

Beyonce Knowles, Singer, Song Writer, Record Producer, Actress, and Mother

images via vogue.com, the glow, tumblr

Happy Thursday! 

Dynamic Women are "Something Else"

Love the look: Ulyana Sergeenko

Ulyana Sergeenko Fall 2012 Couture 

   

  

   

The high waist long skirt with a fitted sweater is a look that I love.  Ulyana wears it beautifully.  I'm a huge fan of this woman's style period but her couture show made me want to find a long breathtaking vintage skirt as soon as possible! It is nice to see a woman look classy without showing so much skin. Extra feminine, extra fabulous.  

Happy Wednesday! 

Ulyana's style is "Something Else"

Inspiration- Oscar Pistorius

I've been having a lot of conversations with my family and friends lately and a lot of people I know need some motivation. I'm always motivated by optimistic people doing amazing things. Oscar Pistorius is nothing short of amazing! He's running around doing his thing without legs. NO LEGS!  Mr. Pistorious looks amazing too ladies. Hey. I'm just saying. Very inspiring! Next time you want to complain, just thank God for having all of your limbs and keep it moving. Mr. Pistorius is just another example of how great you can be if you put in the work! 

"I enjoy challenging the way people think.... It's not about how big the hill is, it's about how you get around it or under it or over it.  It's a big difference between being good and being great." 

-Oscar Pistorius

Be great! 

Check out LoLo Jones video here

Oscar Pistorius is "Something Else"

Ladies Biking

I see the gal below riding around Paris on her old school bike all the time.  I would have to say she is the most fashionable lady on a bike. Always in heels and a fabulous pair of shades, she inspires me to get on a bike again. Or go to spinning class! Love her style. 

Here are some other ladies biking:

images via tommy ton and tumblr

Woo Hoo! Happy Thursday!

Ladies biking is '"Something Else"

Innovative Collaboration; Target + Neiman Marcus + CFDA = Epic!

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December 1st, 2012! 

Happy Holidays! Already? Yes!  Target, Neiman Marcus and twenty-four of the Council of Fashion Designers of America members are teaming up to make a holiday collection that will knock your slippers off! 50 limited edition gifts will be available in Target and and Neiman Marcus stores on December 1st. Prices range from $7.99 to $499.99.  This is a huge range there but maybe it means a huge variety of stocking stuffers! The high-low end fashion collaborations are nothing new (Target w/ Jason Wu, Missoni, Banana Republic w/ Trina Turk, Gap w/ DVF etc) but there has never been a collaboration quite this big.   Fashion is really becoming affordable for everyone! The 24 designers involved are:

Alice + Olivia, Altuzarra, Band of Outsiders, Brian Atwood, Eddie Borgo, Judith Leiber, Lela Rose, Marchesa, Philip Crangi, Prabal Gurung, Proenza Schouler, Rag & Bone, Robert Rodriguez, Rodarte, Skaist-Taylor, Thom Browne, Tracy Reese, Carolina Herrera, Derek Lam, Diane von Furstenberg, Jason Wu, Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta and Tory Burch.

 Read the entire story  here or here

Happy Wednesday!

Trailblazing Fashion Collaborations are "Something Else"

See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil

  

See No Evil, Givenchy 




























Hear No Evil, Ulyana Sergeenko

   
























Speak No Evil, Giambattista Valli

  
























I've been on a fashion show kick these days.  My browser is glued to style.com. I'm fascinated with what inspires designers and watching their masterpieces go down the runway.  Couture lines are always exceptional because it is art on the runway. Look at it! Now the pieces above are not my favs from the lines but they worked well with this post.  I wonder what a model was thinking when they found out that they would be wearing a butterfly on their mouth. Or blue blockers with a Givenchy Couture gown.  At first I felt a way about covering up a models mouth like she doesn't have a voice. Then I thought, lighten up bob! These women are getting paid well to wear butterflies. They are A O.K! Maison Martin Margiela upped the ante when he brought back an old staple and decided to conceal the entire face. "Just put on the mask. Go ahead!"

images via style.com

Hey, if I had to wear a mask I would prefer one encrusted with crystals! Hot!

Happy Monday!

Fall 2012 Couture is 'Something Else"

Resort Reviews: Craving Black & White

There are so many resort collections that excite me but now it is time to move on to Fall 2012 couture! But first here is a final look at some resort pieces that are screaming my name!  These are sensible black and white looks that anyone could pull off! My zest for fashion runs deep because it helps me express my creativity.  Adding my own flare to these pieces would be party for my closet!

Helmut Lang

3.1 Phillip Lim

Oscar de la Renta

Francesco Scognamiglio

Badgley Mischka

Roberto Cavalli

Versace

images via style.com

Fabulous!

Happy Friday! 

Resort Twenty-Twelve is "Something Else"

Resort Reviews: Jourdan Dunn in Emilio Pucci

 Emilio Pucci had a safari inspired lookbook that made me want to tackle the great outdoors.  Jourdan Dunn looked fabulous also! This is one of the main reasons I wanted to review this collection. Get it girl! Plus we see a little of everything here; swimwear, gowns, prints, jackets. I love the army green. It is one color that always stays relevant. 

 

  

images via style.com

Jourdan Dunn in Emilio Pucci is "Something Else"

Resort Reviews: Barbara Tfank

This is the 60's house wife collection.  All of these looks remind me of a a simpler time for women where dressing up on a daily basis was the norm. Where women did not a gala or an anniversary  to look fabulous. Now mom jeans and t-shirts are what we usually see in suburbia. The 60's was a time when clothing was impeccably made and half the price.  Oh how I wish I could find a new amazing dress like the pieces below that didn't break the bank! Barbara Tfank made me want to bake a cake in a cocktail dress while listening to a Sinatra record. Anywho, it's nice to see someone be inspired by this era. Now I'm not sure what inspired Ms. Tfank but this collection speaks for its self. Seeing a modern take on the 60's is appreciated. It looks like the American style with the Italian fabrics. It just makes my heart smile!

My favorite look. Beautiful neckline and pockets! 

collection images via style.com


Happy Thursday!

This 60's inspired collection is "Something Else"