I Wish I Was Wearing This Right Now..

LOVE every single part of this outfit!  I began with the faux fur vest (super trendy right now) and wanted to add some thick, black tights for the winter look.  Originally I thought this would be cute with high-waisted charcoal gray shorts with buttons; however, clearly I found something better along the way: vintage festival retro gray army charcoal high-waisted skater shorts ; woah, that was a mouthful.  They're one of a kind and can be found on ebay.  Added a simple, classy blouse from H&M and wanted something fun in the shoe department, so I went with the Christian Louboutin Daffodiles that I will never be able to afford, and finished the look with a long cross necklace.

Virtual Outfit, November 23, 2012

Getting my cheetah fix with the Jeffrey Campbell Litas and paired them with some simple faux leather leggings from Topshop and a large, comfy AnnaKastle knit sweater.  For some extra spunk, I added a gold spiked leather wrap bracelet and finished it off with a time piece watch necklace for some class.

Pretty Things I Wish I Had

Free People Faux Fur Cheetah Coat

Gilded Fringe Kimono in Vintage

Jeffrey Campbell Black Cuffed Cut Out Platforms

Tart Maxi Infinity Dress

Diane von Furstenburg Mimosa Shearling Clutch I can't decide if I actually like this or it just looks soft, hmm.

Tiffany & Co., Paloma's Venezia Goldoni quadruplo ring

Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Q Percy

Louis Vuitton Tivoli PM

So, like, if anyone was wondering what to get me for Christmas.  I kid, I kid.  But maybe the one of the bags or the ring.  Or the Jeffrey Campbells.  Mom, I really hope you're reading this ;) 

Virtual Outfit, October 31, 2012

First and foremost, HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

While Sandy is ripping up parts of America, Miami has gotten extremely lucky, and she seems to have made the weather even nicer by adding a cool breeze.  While it's a chilly 74 degrees, I could not be more excited, because we all know what that means: Fall fashion! (go ahead, make fun of us Miami folk for saying it's chilly)

I started this outfit with the Ash Titanic studded boots, well, because I really want them (or something like 'em).  I knew the next step would be pairing it with leggings, but I wasn't sure what kind until I picked out the Equipment silk shirt.  Really, any black leggings would look good with this, but I chose the American Apparel Glossy Nylon Tricot High-Waist Leggings to spice it up a little bit.  Add a few spiky bangles and then calm it down with a cute, long owl necklace and you're all set and for sure lookin' fab.

Bobbi-Toads

There are few moments in life that I have been happier.  Today we officially opened our site to the public.

For those of you who do not know me personally, I will give a brief background story of Bobbi-Toads.  When I was younger, while on vacation with my family in San Francisco, my dad had a dream in which God told him to invent these shoes for little girls, what to name them, what they should look like, and even specific charities to help with proceeds.  Freaky to say the least; especially because my dad, whom I've nicknamed "Bobo", is not necessarily one for fashion.  However, he happens to be a faithful believer and an excellent businessman.  Years of hard work later, here we are today with a unique product to offer young girls.  I present you with Bobbi-Toads, the shoes that let you walk in style:

These shoes (I'm hoping!) could be the next big thing for young girls.  You paint the "toes" on the shoes with Bobbi-Polish (or any other nail polish) and can remove and repaint as much as you'd like, to match your mood or your outfit.  The shoes are currently being offered in six different styles from sizes 11-5 and exclusively sold on bobbitoads.com.  This has been a big part of my life, these past few years especially, and I cannot wait to see where this project is headed. 

For more information, check out:
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As always, thank you, everyone, for all the support you've given my family and me on our adventure; we could not be more blessed.  

Etsy Jewelry That I LOVE

Today I thought it would be nice to help promote some random Etsy shops.  As I'm well aware, it's hard to get started, especially living in an economy such as today's.  So, here are some of the cutest accessories I've come across that I would recommend (and at great, reasonable prices!) :

Golden Anchor Bracelet by goodlucky

Bronze Owl Charm Bracelet by LuckyPeacockGems

I was going to post the most adorable owl bangles, but since they're so unique, there was only one product and it was no longer available...because I bought them, heheh.  I first discovered LuckyPeacockGems because it's my friend's mom's Etsy shop.  So, of course, you're going to assume I'm biased, but check out all the cute jewelry for yourself!  If you're into the so-called "haute" fashion, and looking to purchase at a reasonable price, it's sure not to disappoint.

Sterling Silver Bow Necklace by morganprather

Gold Beaded Crystal Hamsa Bracelet by Bianca Milov Jewelry

Bianca is a friend, sorority sister, and, now, jewelry connoisseur & maker whom I adore.  Check out her stuff on her Etsy site to see exactly what I'm talking about.  As you know, there is now way I would promote anything I don't absolutely love.  

Infinity Ring by BLACKKOLLABO

Personalized Sideways Cross Necklace by hotmixcold

Tiny Skull Bracelets by PetiteCo

While I'm not necessarily into the whole skull trend, I do think that adding a little bit here and there (such as adding the above bracelets to any look) is a great way to stay fashion-forward while not overdoing it.

Buddha Bracelet & Simple Gold Beaded Bracelet by GabyBracelets

Vintage Brass Elephant Ring by CandiSuesCreations

Hard to believe, but it actually took me awhile to find this gem.  All I wanted wanted was an elephant ring (Simple, right? Wrong.).  The perfect ones are harder to come by than you'd think.  For the most part, I'm into gold jewelry, so that was the first criterion.  I also needed to make sure that the elephant's trunk was up, as this indicates good luck.  And, well, that was it.  But here is, by far, my favorite one I came across.  So, to the lucky, soon-to-be owner of this piece, you're welcome. (There's only one left, so grab it while you can!)

Alright, well, I think I've covered almost all of today's major trends in jewelry: anchors, owls, bows, hamsa, infinity charms, sideways crosses, skulls, buddha, and elephants--that's what's up.  Check out what else these stylish Etsy shop owners have to offer by going to their pages and supporting the small business movement.

Peace, Love, & Fashion-

          Jacki