" FAVORITES " Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2012

ALBERTA FERRETTI Fall/Winter 2012



BLUMARINE Fall/Winter 2012



FENDI Fall/Winter 2012



GUCCI Fall/Winter 2012



JUST CAVALLI Fall/Winter 2012

When ever Fashion Week/Fashion Month rolls out, I get so passionate about studying the shows. I study everything from the designs to the models walking the shows themselves. This Season, Milan seems to be hitting the ball out of the park. Talk about a Home Run! I can't wait to see what Paris Fashion Week brings with it.

Above, I have made my Milan Fashion Week picks. Do you agree? Which one is your favorite?

images: fashiongonerogue/collages my own

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" GIVEAWAY " Win $3,000 to Spend from Edition01

Ben-Amun Flower Vine Bracelet, Misela Red Serra at Pera Handbag, Yigal Azrouël Tissue Jersey Dress, Peter Pilotto Aks Dress, Peter Pilotto Ten Top, Maricel Soriano Paua Clutch

Can you wrap your mind around it? You, Yes, YOU can win a shopping spree worth $3,000! To help you get started, I've compiled a few of my absolute favorite picks into a Collage. My loves include: A very Proenza print dress, a seashell clutch, one Swarovski crystal flower vine bracelet, A Van Gogh inspired blouse, summer yellows and cherry reds. Which one do you like?



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New York Fashion Week / FAll 2012

ELIE TAHARI FALL 2012



EMERSON FALL 2012



L.A.M.B. by Gwen Stefani FALL 2012



MARA HOFFMAN FALL 2012



MARC JACOBS FALL 2012



NATIVE SON FALL 2012



NICHOLAS K FALL 2012



PORTER GREY FALL 2012



REBECCA MINKOFF FALL 2012



SACHIN+BABI FALL 2012



TORY BURCH FALL 2012




WHITNEY EVE FALL 2012

I'm aways happy to be a part of Fashion Week, attending the shows and studying the latest trends. A running trend I happened to pick up on during New York Fashion Week this February was the melding of Seasons. Fall staples: furs, capes and trousers juxtaposed with Summer ready sequins, bright blouses and geometric prints. I think Fall 2012 will be a very exciting season to dress up for. A quasi marriage between Fall and Summer. I don't know if I can wait!

Which Fall 2012 Collection is your favorite?

images: my own / style.com / fashionising / fashionologie

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Nicole Richie + BALENCIAGA WINNER

Balenciaga Arena Classic City

For years, I have excitedly followed Nicole Richie's style. Well, to be honest, after Nicole Richie met Rachel Zoe and forward ... I was positively inspired. I always wanted to buy a Balenciaga bag but never got around to playing with them in the store. Then I was given the incredible opportunity to not only finally get my hands on a couple of Balenciaga bags, but to also give away *two to YOU GUYS! Of course I had to jump at the chance!!

*I wish I had 4K+ bags to give away!

The Winner of the 2nd Giveaway Is.... Jenn Marilyn with her post here. Congratulations! x X

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2011 in Fashion + BALENCIAGA WINNER

A quick round-up of some things that made me smile in 2011:

1. Trips to New York City (taking in Fashion Week, chatting with old friends over Coffee, long walks in Central Park..)
2. Those Miu Miu sandals!!
3. Fashion Models/Icons Who Inspire Me: Anna Selezneva, Chloe Sevigny, and Elena Perminova.
4. Keira Knightley with her amazing sense of style- pulled together, yet effortless.
5. The Topshop Ambush boots, that I cannot seem to STOP wearing. :)
6. Red Velvet Dresses - a Holiday Staple, and, personal favorite!
7. Mary-Kate Olsen always dominated my inspiration boards. This year, to be fair, I'm going to give Ashley Olsen more face-time.

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P.S. Aura is doing better, making a little more progress each day. :D

P.S.S. After a Random Drawing Last Night, the Winner of the Balenciaga Arena Giant City Giveaway is... Gemma! With her post here. Congrats! :)


I WISH I had 2,071 bags for all of you...

The rest of you, STAY TUNED for More Amazing Giveaways this year, which mean More Chances to WIN!!! ;)

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" BEST OF " Favorite Outfits from 2011

Hope you enjoy my Favorite Outfit Picks from 2011. *If you want to see the posts in their entirety (*click each individual image to see more..)

Wasn't it just yesterday that I was sitting here and reviewing the previous year in a nutshell? Seriously, I feel as though I blinked last New Year's Eve and opened my eyes and it was January 1, 2012. Last year went by in a flash, yet I feel as though I've evolved a lot. I'm actually pretty shy in person. Or so it would appear, to those who don't know me very well. Once I warm up to you, I start talking a mile and minute and grinning from ear-to-ear. Make me laugh, and all of my shyness melts around me in a puddle. Fashion is my one way of feeling in control. When I'm happy with what I'm wearing, I just feel better about myself. It's like an energy boost or something. I dress for comfort and for myself. In a way, blogging has helped me to grow into a stronger, more confident, person.

I'm so grateful for the opportunities that blogging has brought my way this past year...from writing my own column in the local Style magazine to flying in to New York for parties and shows on a whim. I still take these experiences in stride and feel as though I'm living in a dream every time. I nearly pinch myself when attending New York Fashion Week each season. I don't think I've changed personality-wise, but have grown in my stylistic choices and improved in my shopping habits. I hope this year is even more exciting, filled with plenty of traveling and new job opportunities.

And guess what? I plan to take all of you on the ride with me. I really wish I could stick my hand out of this computer screen and shake yours. I am so motivated to work on my blog BECAUSE. OF. YOU! So, once again, thank you. I love you. And, Happy New Year!!

P.S. Keep the comments coming. It's my favorite part of blogging, reading what YOU have to say! :)

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Mirror, Mirror " HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012 "

Usually I'm in front of the camera. Today I'm behind it saying THANK YOU for reading, supporting, tweeting, and facebook-ing with me. I love each and every one of you. I hope 2012 brings us even more adventures, fun and fantastic fashion ideas. I also hope I get the chance to meet more of you in person! Some of the best friendships I have made have been through blogging! :)

We still aren't living like "The Jetsons" ..but hey, let's celebrate anyway! ;)
Have a happy/safe 2012!!!

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" GIVEAWAY " Amazon $100 Gift Card!

Have I got another amazing Giveaway for YOU! Open Internationally too. Win $100 to spend on Amazon. All you have to do is: Leave a Comment sharing what you'd like to buy if you won. To help you a little bit, I've made a collage of my favorite Christmas + Holiday Movies. Have fun "shopping" and Good Luck to all.

Ends Friday, 12/23.
1 Winner will be revealed on 12/24 via Twitter.

Remember, I will be announcing the Winner on Christmas Eve, 12/24. To find out who won,
Follow me on Twitter as I will be revealing the Winner there.

Good Luck! :)

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Sunday Fashion Explosion

What's inspiring me right now? I haven't made a collage in what feels like years. I should really get back into making them. Incredibly therapeutic. So, here I am this Sunday, sharing a peek inside my mind. Do you like it?

Glittery eye shadow, Natasha Poly in smokey eyes at Versace for H&M, dalmatian print, Ashley Olsen in red velvet for Vogue, Adriana Lima channeling a Superhero at the 2011 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, Miranda Kerr's off duty street style in New York, Chocolate pudding, Christmas flavored coffee, Cat-eye sunglasses, Faux fur coats from Topshop, Kirsten Dunst, Karlie Kloss, Robert Sheehan as Nathan Young on Misfits, the Beach, Lindsey Wixson, Anna Selezneva and Jimmy Choos!

And now for the Winners of the STRANDED LABEL Giveaway! Congratulations to Alicia Gummers (Je T'aime Eiffel Tee) and Kate (Love Sweatshirt) .. I will be emailing you both with the details.

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Sneak Peek " BLOG PROJECT "

How was your Thanksgiving yesterday? For those of you celebrating, hope it went well. I'm still stuffed. Today, I wanted to share a quick update with you on one of my Projects. A few months ago, I was approached by a local Style magazine to contribute my own column. Here I am hunting local boutiques for stylish pieces to wear in my third issue. I can't wait to share the looks I came up with ..soon. The next issue hits stands early 2012.

Here are the previous two issues featuring Fashion Chalet in Triangle Style magazine. If you live in the Triangle, North Carolina area, be sure to pick up a copy at your local supermarket or library for a peek.

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The TV " Bad Boy " feat. Johnny Depp and Milo Ventimiglia

What is it about the "bad boy" that always makes us girls swoon? I recently got hooked on 1987 series, 21 Jump Street, starring none other than infamous bad boy, Johnny Depp as Tom Hanson. I never really thought twice about Depp, until seeing this show. Yeah, I always knew he was an incredible actor and a very cool guy. It must be the haircut, easy brown eyes or clean-shaven face that makes me melt. I couldn't quite place his voice or mannerisms until things finally clicked. Fast forward to 2001 and find Depp's doppelganger in Jess Mariano (Milo Ventimiglia) on Gimore Girls. Although, with more attitude and edge. I can't help but spot the many similarities running through these two.

Who Do You Choose?

Milo Ventimiglia as Jess Mariano on Gilmore girls.
Or,
Handsome, young Johnny Depp as undercover cop on 21 Jump Street?

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WIN!! $300 to Spend at Shopbop.com!

Shopbop.com has partnered today with Fashion Chalet for this amazing Giveaway. And just in time for the Holidays, too. I created this collage of a model in red plaid. It's one of my wish-list items for Fall. So in honor of 11/11/11 Two readers will have the chance to win gift cards to spend at Shopbop.com. 1st Prize: $200 and 2nd Prize: $100. Good Luck!!

TO ENTER:
- Follow Shopbop on Twitter
- Follow Shopbop on Facebook
- Check out their blog
+ Leave me a Comment +
*and let me know what YOU would buy! :)
{Ends 11/18}

P.S. Today is the very last day to enter and try your luck at winning some Wang Swag here. Good Luck!

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