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I haven’t met one person that is not a fan of the very extraordinary Lady Gaga. She always seems to catch our attention with her over the top sense of style. Obviously, the wardrobe of Lady Gaga is not one that women are rushing to mimic but she is sending a message of women empowerment that I’m really digging! There is nothing wrong with pink cardigans and flower dresses but if your tired of the conventional pleasantville look, look to Lady Gaga for some inspiration

The new sexy look that Lady Gaga is bringing to the table is one of power, edginess, roughness and rock glam.

Don’t get me wrong I wont be showing up to dinner with a bow made of hair but I am definitely inspired to wear black, leather, big sunglasses and chunky shoes.

Check out some looks that yell woman empowerment!

Leather pants and over the knee boots are a killer look

All black attire with a hint of pink is just dashing!

 Ladies, let your inner Lady Gaga out and I promise this, promise this, in this look you’ll look marvelous!

Fashionably yours,

Dee

I am a huge fan of the flat- pleated skirt and I first saw this style of skirt at BCBG Max Azria and I absolutely loved it! As much as I loved the skirt, I am not  huge fan of the price tag…138 dollars.

Front and back pleasted skirt from BCBG:

FF has good news!!!

Thank Express for making a very similar skirt, check it out:

 Even better, the skirt has a zipper on the back which makes this one more likable then the one from BCBG…

 I had to zoom in on the zipper, I am really loving it!!!

 The best part is that  the skirt from Express is over 100 dollars less than the one from BCBG!

Go to Express and try on this skirt!!!

 The price tag- $34.50. You cant beat that!!!

Fashionably & Economically yours,

Dee

Kourtney Kardashian gave birth to a healthy baby boy this week and I wanted to take a moment and show off her incredible style over the past 9 months. I’ve mentioned that Nicole Richie is the essence of being fashionably pregnant, but watch out Nicole cause Kourtney definitely came strong with an adorable  maternity wardrobe to show off her glow…

Here are a few Kourtney inspired maternity FF finds:

Pea in a Pod Long Blue Dress- $89.99- DestinationMaternity.com

Light Olive Tunic-$22.80-Forever21.com

Blue Scoop Neck Sweater- $9.99- Sears.com

White Button Down-$17.99-Target.com

Black Leggings-$5.80-Forever21.com

Shiny Leggings- $34-AmericanApparel.net

Off the shoulder top-$35-AmericanApparel.net

And remember you don’t have to shop at maternity stores, to keep things cost effective your best bet is to shop at your favorite stores and go up a size or two…

You too can look fabulous up until labor!

Good luck!!!

Fashionably Yours,

Dee

It’s a honor to be a part of a couple’s wedding but the cost can get somewhat out of hand. With the Bride & Groom in over their heads with wedding plans, sometimes they don’t realize the cost for the bridal party.

Fortunately, the last wedding I was a part of, the bride ( my best friend) , was aware of how financially burdening a wedding can get for the bridal party.  She did the research for me and found that a toddlers tux (for the ring bearer) is $140 to rent at Men’s Warehouse, to buy a tux at Sym’s $20 (one of the reasons we are friends).

The ring bearer was looking so sharp in his $20 tux, you would have never guessed it had I not told you, check him out:

Bottom line, don’t let the traditions of a wedding cloud your judgment. There are ways to cut cost and still look good.

Are you a part of a wedding and are afraid of cost getting out of hand? Suggest saving alternatives to the couple, nip the spending issue in the butt!

Get your ring bearers tux at Sym’s. FYI-They have men’s tuxedos too.

Saving money never looked this good!

So I have been debating buying a fake leather jacket vs. a real leather jacket for about a week now, and  have come to terms with the fact that pleather is not FF.

Although, it may seem like the only alternative for those of us who can not afford a real leather jacket, the difference in feel and look is obvious.

I went to Express, and tried on their “minus the leather” jacket and I’m not going to lie, it fit really cute, I was almost convinced that it was my only alternative to buying a real leather jacket… The cost of the jacket was $118 plus a 25% off all outerwear sale coupon, the jacket would have cost me only $88! Check it out below:

I then went to Macy’s, and  tried on a $400 Michael Kors leather jacket and the difference was immediately noticed. The material is so much softer and the look was chic, it wasn’t shiny and didn’t feel like plastic. It was heavier so it would be good for cold months, but of course, the major difference was the price tag.

So, I walked out of the mall, pleather-less & leather-less. I went onto Overstock.com to find that  they carry fashionable and pocket friendly REAL leather jackets. I found this Michael Kors one for $170:

So here’s the deal, with leather jackets, either save up and get a real one or try and find yourself a good deal online. Leather minus the leather doesn’t look good, feel good and although it’s pocket friendly, it isn’t fashionable. A leather jacket is a wardrobe classic, spending the money today will pay off tomorrow. You will most likely have it for years and years to come, that is, of course if you don’t lose yours like I did, now here I am in the market again!

Good luck leather lovers!

Happy Savings Spending!

Mom & Dad you can not possibly be looking right if your “mini-me” isn’t  just as fabulous.

Dressing children fashionably can be tough, they are constantly growing out of things, they get dirty, they don’t like how things feel, and the list never ends. Parents tend to buy cheap and not fashionable since the clothes will most likely be ruined after one or two wears.

With a little effort, Mom & Dad, you can find Fashionably Fluent clothes for your little one, where the budget stays the same but style is not  forfeited.

Check out this outfit below, put together by FF, for an oh so fabulous looking boy!

Outfit includes- Vest, Button Down, Blazer &  Jeans- $20 at Syms.

Converse sneakers are a must have for your little trend setter.

The patch on the elbows is a classic, this kind of blazer can work for the holidays & for  birthday parties. Its effortlessly chic, pair with jeans and sneakers even a comfy tee, and your little boy will be looking cool and feeling nice.

Try Syms for this kind of packaged outfit deal.

The mix and match alternatives from an outfit like this is endless, so the budget stays the same but the style is not sacrificed.

Good Luck Mom & Dad!

Special Thank you to my little boy Julian, who modeled these clothes with such class ; )

I was getting dressed for lunch and a matinee Saturday morning, and I couldn’t decide what to wear on my head. The predictions of the day… snow in the NYC Metro area.

What to wear on my head???

After trying on a few hats I realized, my hat collection is multi- cultured!

 In a matter of a few minutes I tried a look from three parts of the world…

I tried my Russian hat:

 Ohh La La the French inspired Beret:

The very mysterious scarf wrap, like women from the Middle East:

The final verdict???  The scarf wrap!

Pay attention to what inspires us, many cultures, and corners of the world make up the art of Fashion.  I am proud to be opened to the diversity of it, Fashion doesn’t have a culture…

If your feeling multi-cultural try web sites below for good deals:

Scarf head wrap- $22-americanapparel.net

Rabbit Fur Russian hats- $49.95-furhatworld.com

French Beret- $7.95-Amazon.com

What language does your hat speak?

Can’t get enough of infinity scarves! I know, I have already posted a blog about the infinity scarf BUT I had to put this one on a blog of its own.

I was at Macy’s (25% off Friends and Family this weekend only) headed for the door, when this scarf yelled at me, from the display table, to try it on.

Animal print is really cool, especially in the winter months, and the fact that they put it on an infinity scarf  (my obsession still) was a no brainer, it was a must add to the collection.

Don’t you love the different ways you can wear it!

If you are digging my new scarf you can get it at:

roxy.com- $28.00

Or go on over to Macy’s and get an extra 25% off like i did!

FYI- H & M has infinity scarves for $9.95- Just got one in a grass/olive green color.

Fashionably Yours,

Dee

 There is nothing wrong with keeping things a la natural with nude lipstick or lip gloss, but if you want to brighten up your face and make a statement go for fierce RED lips!

On any given day I am lipstick-less, but lately I’ve turned up the glam and pucker up to my new lip-color from Bare Escentuals, Red Zin. I am very picky when it comes to lipstick BUT this lipstick just feels and looks so natural.  If your in the market for red lipstick this one will not disappoint.

Red Zin-$15.00-Bareescentuals.com

If your going to a holiday party definitely throw on the red lipstick, even with a t shirt, jeans and a pair of  riding boots, red lipstick looks kick ass!

Check out our favorite celebs sporting both looks:

 LC:

 Jessica Alba:

 
 Ashley Tisdale:

Hilary Duff:

Taylor Swift:

Nude lipstick, I’m really happy for you, and I’m gonna let you finish but… Red lipstick is the best lipstick of all time!!!!

 Red Lipstick=FF Approved

Good Luck!

Fashionably Yours,

Dee