5 O'Clock Everywhere: The Cosmopolitian

We are gonna do something a little different on Wednesdays. Let's have HAPPY HOUR!!!! Chose a drink and let's find some grandtastic fashions to add to your closet to spice up Hump Day.

Cosmopolitan (Cosmo) 

This is a very classy drink and if made with the right cranberry juice, can tickle the palette and give you the guts to flirt with the guy you've been eyeing all night from across the room. Likely to be created in the 1970's. One variation originates from Provincetown, Massachusetts.
Now for the past couple of years Sex and the City and that dag on Samantha (I love her) have made this drink a new standard and women have been flocking to get this drink. However, ladies, it's not what's in the drink, it's what you wear while sipping the drink.

The Attire:

Because I think that the Cosmo is a very womanly, classic drink the pencil skirt is called to order.  Every woman can pull this off. Curves, booty, no booty, little bit of pudge in the front; high-waisted, belted, scarved.....you can all do this. And with a nice cross of the legs (make sure they are shaved) you will have them looking and asking "What's she drinking?"

Now because I picture you going to get a Cosmo after a long day of work, with the girls to get a way from your men or a nice night just away from it all the blouse must be on point. You cannot stray from this because if you do the setting of the Cosmo will be unjust. Ruffles have made an absolute comeback. And Prince made it a beautiful situation. Ruffles are girly but sensual. Can be pulled off anyway by any size. I love them because I feel sexy in them.  I am oftentimes seen with them on in a halter top style (avid fan of my own cleavage, lol).

My Nana would tell me that red shoes are for street-walkers.  She would trip out if she saw my closet now!!! I couldn't decide on which pair to choice from but I think these set the ultimate tone for classy, sexy woman. To find these visit PinUpGirl Clothing. 

Now....who's picking up the Tab?

VINTAGE MONDAY: SALUTE TO MY VETS!!!

Memorial Day was originally called the Day of Decoration: A day of rememberance of those who died in our nation's service. Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on May 5, 1868 by General John Logan, National Commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his order and was first observed May 30, 1868 when flowers were placed on graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at the Arlington Cemetery.   The first state to offically recognize this was New York in 1873. By 1890, it waas recognized by all the Northern States.  The South refused to acknowledge the day, honoring their dead on seperate days until after World War I.

 

WAIT!!!

Now that I've given you some amazing facts about this glorious day, I want you to understand that we were still fashionable. Everybody loved a man in uniform. There is a reason why men love to see women in those nurses uniforms.  WE WERE HAUTE!!!!

WACs: Women Army Corps

WAVES: Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service

WASPS: Women Airforce Service Pilots

SPARS: nickname for the US Coast Guard Women's Reserve.  The name is a contraction of the Coast Guard motto: Semper Paratus and its English translation, Always Ready. 

I have posted pictures below of the different units below. Yes most are in black and white however think about the era. Various shades of khaki, grey and brown.O ne thing I read from a manual published by the War Department in July 1943 stated "Your job is to replace men. Be ready." 

WASPS

WAVES

WAC in Europe

US Women's Air Force Service

I would like to send a special Thank You to Sophia Smith-Pierre, Serene Turner, Lakilla Puryear Laura Ross, Chanda Clifton, Roynika Love-Smith, Keisha Burr and Candy Anderson who are still serving and have served, doing it beautifully.

 To all my menfolk  Judes Pierre, Clement Dickson, Zach Whitfield, Vincent Godette, David Lee Anderson, Ontario Jones Baretta Collins, Earl Murry, Isiaiah Flowers, Jmelle Davis,  Dameon Walker,  David Olvera, Daniel Miller, Peter Garvin and so many, many more I appreciate you dearly.

(In Loving Memory of James W. Gross, I)

Kool Kolor Kollectioin by KIM K

The one thing I love about the Kardashians is that even with all the turmoil and DRAMA around them they still have the marketing ability to appeal to every market regardless. They still find a way to come out on top. And isn't that what life is anyway? Taking the bad and countering it with FAB Positivity?

TV shows, modeling, acting, KANYE and now Nicole by O.P.I,  has partnered with our kurvy girl for another great line: Kardashian Kolor: SPRING. And this time it's all Kim's fav's. She is an avid lover of feminine pastels, girly pinks and blue hues and glitter. The colors I have seen are amazing.

The can be purchased at Walmart, Target, ULTA and CVS. They are running about $5 to $7 a bottle. Go chose your fav's...Mine are below. I think these colors would even look good with a shatter or crackle kolor on top of them.

UP & KIM-ING PINK

Lights, Kim-era Action!

Nothing Kim-Pares to Blue

If you want to get a closer look at the entire collection, please visit Nicole by O.P.I.  Happy shopping!!!

MET DRESSES AND MESSES

LAWD!! That is all I have to say is why? I know that lace, feathers, sheers, mirrors and bold colors are in. That doesn't mean that you can put them all together. That doesn't mean that you can wear any color that you want and it won't fade you out. When will we start examining ourselves FIRST before we pay to have ourselves made a fool of? Not everything is okay for EVERYONE.


However ever, there were some very beautiful dresses designed by the lovely Rachel Roy and the ever fabulous Vera Wang. The MET Ball is a classy event held every year where designers can show off thier best threads on fabulous people. But what happened.


Here are 4 of my picks of my favorites. There were absolutely radiant and divine in every way imagineable. Beautiful, classy...PERFECT FOR THE MET BALL!!!

Fabulous at 40: Sofia Vergara

Sheer Elegance: Camilia Belle

Vivid: Solange Knowles

Stunning: Emma Stone

Now there were something's (loosely used, lol) that were a little too much for me. Were a bit racy and a tad over and under dressed. I really don't know what happened other than someone got a little bit accessive with the feathers, lace and everything else. I think even if they would've pulled their makeup and hair together better then that wouldn't have looked so much of a hideous mess.

Carey Mulligan

Christina Ricci

Elizabeth Banks

I can't post anymore. My computer will start vomiting and I will have to send it back to HP. I just can't take it. And last but not least the Mother of Vogue showed up with a nice fur and......

Anna Wintour

......CLASS

Dress for Less: 100 ITEMS $100..LET'S SHOP!!

So much is happening this Spring in Vogue and it's worth every penny in your wallet.  Unbelievable pieces from Vera Wang, Ann Taylor and H&M. I am so ready to jumps on these goods. I want you guys to check out the whole list BUT....for your viewing pleasure I have chosen my top FIVE  picks and they are exciting and wonderful. I posted them in order. Let me know which is your favorite.

Ann Taylor boxy crewneck pullover, $68
H&M polka-dot pencil skirt, $50
Simply Vera Wang 2 toned beaded flower necklace, $50

Loft fancy snake-print color-blocked shift dress, $80
Rachel Roy medium bag, $69
Zara basic sandal, $50

Mango halter blouse, $35
Ann Taylor crop pants, $88
Zara printed box, $50
H&M glitter heel, $35

Kamali Kuture sleeveless shirred-waist dress, $74
Julie Collection juliette hoop earrings, $35
Ann Taylor Cuffs, $58 ea

VPLB bra $85 ea

Zara strappy sandal with buckles, $99

OKAY, OKAY, OKAY!!! I know the shoes are on there but do you see them? They are absolutely divine. Can be worked with some nice leggings or a simple spring dress to show off those legs. 

All links to order products can be found in the recent Vogue Guide.  Happy Shopping!!

On a side note, I would like to thank all the supporters who have been pushing my blog. I appreciate you greatly. Make sure that you send all lovers of FASHION!!! Thanks again.