Orla Kiely's Fun, Fresh, Retro Patterns and Bags!

I love Orla Kiely's Fall/Winter Collection! The patterns, colors, textures and images are so fresh and fun. She is such an amazing designer! Her style ranges from being modern to a retro 60s look. The "Tiny Teacups" pattern is one of my favorites, but I also love the "Cutlery" pattern too! Take a look at her work!

How Many Ways Can You Wear Your Scarf?

While I was perusing this cute, little boutique the other day, looking at scarves in fun new patterns and prints, a woman was shopping and she asked me how to wear a scarf. I've been asked a few times before and it dawned on me that many women don't know how to wear them. I absolutely love scarves and I'm always looking for new ways to add them to my outfit. They are no longer just for keeping warm during the Fall and Winter months, but are now a basic to add color, texture and pop!

So, I thought it would be a great post to show some different ways they can be worn. Scarves look amazing on everyone, so don't be afraid to try them out!

Jessica Alba Seen Wearing Her Tolani Scarf Multiple Ways

Nicole Richie Wearing Her Tolani Scarf

Make a Beautiful, Bold Statement With Your Necklace!

I love this year's big, bold and beautiful necklaces! They do exactly what they're supposed to- make a statement! Some of my favorites: Alexis Bittar (AMAZING!), Extasia, Kenneth Jay Lane... These pieces work great for going out and look awesome with jeans and a t-shirt too. They're so versatile.

"Gothic Glamour" is perfect for Halloween and one of this year's hottest styles!

I'm so excited I just found this great skull necklace to wear for Halloween! It's designed by Jessica Kagan Cushman and is an awesome piece of her Fall collection. I was looking for something I could wear out that was still in the spirit of Halloween but also really stylish. The necklace is all white and really pops with black on underneath it or on just bare skin. Plus I know I'll wear it again after Halloween weekend because skulls are one of this season's biggest items! The trend is being called called "Gothic Glamour." The necklace was only 155.00, which is a great price for Cushman. I can't wait to show it off.


I started doing some research on Skull motifs and found some other really cool items too. Take a look and enjoy! Skulls are everywhere this year and I love it!

Skull Knuckle Duster Ring by Alexander McQueen

Crowned Skull Ring also by Jessica Kagan Cushman

Skull Heel Boots by Gianni Barbato- These would go perfectly with my necklace!

Sale on Alexis Bittar's Elegant, Fun, Flirty Jewelry!

I'm so excited that CreativeContrast.com is offering 10% OFF ALL ALEXIS BITTAR ORDERS (of $100.00 or more)! I love his jewelry- it's so fun, artsy and classy! I look at his items all the time online and I hardly ever see them on sale. He has an amazing new fall collection! I love the colorful flower pins and the Lucite collection- well actually I love everything he designs!

It's only from this Thursday (the 8th) to Sunday (the 12th). The Promo Code is BITTAR10. So check out their website. I know that they do free world wide shipping too!

Diamond Dust Earrings by Bittar featured in Vogue.

Kelly Osbourne in Bittar

Fall In Love With Minkoff Brown Haze

Being the lover of purses that I am, I checked out Rebecca Minkoff's new fall collection. This great new Beloved Mini from the Zipper Love Series really caught my attention. Its fun hardware, brown haze coloring and fringe make this bag an easy favorite. It looks great with jeans and a casual outfit, but also easily transitions into a chic 'going out' bag. Love it!

Ashley Greene and Her New Darling in Purple

Rebecca Minkoff's new Fall collection is just in and looking fab! Vibrant colors, interesting textures and creative details make each and every one of her bags one of a kind. I simply adore the new Darling bag in deep purple. It has fun zipper details- wrapping around the front and two creating handy pockets on each side. The bag is finished with playful tassels and cool gunmetal finished hardware. Ashley Greene, star of Twilight, just can't seem to get enough of her new Minkoff Darling bag. They say purple is the color of royalty, and this creation can make anyone look like a princess... Ashley certainly does.

Rebecca Minkoffs Darling bag in purple as well as many other gorgeous bags from the fall 2009 collection are now available at Creative Contrast. Priority mail shipping is free worldwide!