Louis Vuitton has stolen my heart...again.

Paris Fashion Week would not be complete without a look at what Louis Vuitton has in store for Fall 2011. Take a peek at what hit the runway in the city of lights. As far as bags...personal favorite? Signature print monogram leather continues to top the charts.

love Frida Gustavsson

OH and might I add some more familiar faces...nice to see Naomi Campbell 

& Kate Moss rocking the runway with cigarette in hand as the final look.

photos: style.com

au revoir 

-S

Gems of Fragrance

photo: style.com

David Yurman introduced a line of fragrances earlier this year that appear to be inspired from the signature gemstones you can find throughout the jewelry collection. Scents include: Delicate Essence, Fresh Essence & Exotic Essence. What a timeless piece to add to your vanity. Love the vivid colors.

xoxo

-S

Funky Jewels, Mexican Dresses & Vintage Boots!

One of my favorite times of year is around the corner, possibly the biggest antique show in Texas: Round Top! It's like Disneyland for antique dealers and junkers. For all you vintage lovers, if you haven't been here you have been missing out. My aunt Diane Conlee or as I refer to her Di Di is the founder, owner & creative mastermind behind Punkie's Place, one of the fabulous shows within Round Top! Her adorable and spunky party poodle, Punkie, was inspiration for the name. Here is where you can find one-of-a-kind vintage charm bracelets made by Di Di and of course her staple MEXICAN DRESSES!!

Look for the signature poodle on the charm bracelets. I love this! Remember if the jewelry doesn't have a poodle on it, then it's not Punkie's!

Mexican dresses come in tons of bright, funky colors complete with over-the-top trim. Diane really knows how to turn a dress into a statement. The weather is warming up in Texas & nothing is better than a light weight Mexi-dress! Trust me, you will absolutely love this item. It is a must for your closet.

VINTAGE CUSTOM PAINTED BOOTS?!! Yes, that's right. The oh so creative Hannah Conlee can paint anything on a pair of boots. Not only are they VINTAGE, but you can have boots that no one else does. She has an eye for inspiration & creates amazing boots. You can order HERE and see them in person at Punkie's Place!

photos: punkie's place, birthdayboots.com

But that's not all...you really have to see this place for yourself. Check out Punkie's website and sign up for the newsletter to get sneak peeks up until Round Top starts. Punkie's Place will be at Round Top this Spring from March 25-April 3!! If you miss this show, don't worry Punkie will be back for the Fall season too! Get PUNKIFIED!

xoxo

-S

Red Lips

While in the city for Fashion Week, I sported a new look: Red Lips. I love them. Yes, I was inspired when it was seen among all the editors in the fashion world (models too). At first, I was not completely confident in the bold color but now I cannot stop raving about it.

Not sure how to wear red lipstick? Maybe feel it can be a little too...RED? Just make sure you are light on the eyes, and your true pop of color is on the lips. Day or Night!! While red has become a recent obsession in my personal makeup counter, smokey eyes will always have a place in my heart. I still truly adore & sport the look.

Try Maybelline Color Lipstain 05 "in the buff" for a deep color that isn't as bright or Revlon 725 "love that red" to really make a statement.

xoxo

-S

NYFW day 9

Lo and I decided to go to Soho for a little shopping! LF and back to Top Shop. Lunch at Spring Street Natural where my mom and Di Di met up with us! What an amazing day just being girls. Lo and I continue to find ourselves cracking up at every moment and enjoying each other's company. What's next? Off to Chinatown to find some fun souvenirs. Bargaining has become second nature for both of us... we were quite successful when purchasing "New York" tees and silly memorabilia.

We waited in the lobby bar at the Empire to say goodbye to Mari before we all returned to Texas. Seems like yesterday we were eating at Chowder House discussing what was in store for the week ahead of us. Lifelong friends, Brittany and Hilary, met up with us for a drink while we had a much needed catching up session. It was so great to see wonderful friends in the city we all love.

Spotted: Gwen Stefani walked in from L.A.M.B. to make an appearance at the after party taking place at the rooftop bar in the hotel. Gorgeous! With a little 007 maneuvers, we found ourselves at the party later in the night. Last stop? My hotel room for a dance party. It felt like we were elementary kids again, listening to loud pop music and jumping on the bed. Playlist: Spice Girls, NSYNC, Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani and of course DIRTY BIT (Black Eyed Peas). So MUCH fun! Our neighbor didn't care for the music, so the party came to an end circa three a.m.  

Our adventures may be on hold, but will soon be back in action when we reunite in Texas. One phrase to sum up the week? Red Lipstick. We have SO many plans and cannot wait for our next fashion week experience. Wow, dreams really do come true.

xoxo

-S

NYFW day 8

Off to the Lincoln Center to start the day with Yigal Azrouel. Loved the collection. Strength, artistic, femininity, seductive yet sensual. Bright trousers and jackets. Rich fabrics, royal, jade and mandarin colors. Spotted: High School Musical's Vanessa Hudgens. Back to the Empire to meet up with my mom and Di Di, then off Nanette Lepore. They were so excited to be invited to another NYFW show!! I wanted everything in the collection. Crochet, head-to-toe white and ivory looks set the tone for fall. Soft, light, with a glacial sheen. 

Next stop: Milk Studios for Jeremy Scott. What a fun place to be for a 90's inspired show. Superhero, neon, fur platforms. You won't believe who sat a few people down from Lo and me on the front row...Mr. Kanye West sporting a red "thriller" jacket. Wow! Front row goodies included: exclusive longchamp totes, which I am obsessed with. 

Finally got a chance to see a broadway show this trip with my mom and Di Di. Spider-man on broadway?!! Yes, it was amazing. The stunts were out of this world. As we were leaving the theater I heard a familiar voice, "Oh my stars," Thomas and Errol were behind me. Who would have thought I would run into some of my favorite people at the show? After a quick recap of our days, we parted where I found myself walking alongside of Kanye. The jacket was a staple piece you could not miss in any crowd. I introduced myself to the singer and off he went into his car before the cameras could take control. We walked around the corner for a dinner at Sardi's to end the night around midnight... in the city this is early.

Tomorrow is the last day...time has flown by and the adventures have been over-the-top! Parting ways with the city will be bittersweet.

xoxo

-S

NYFW day 7

Rise and shine...today we were headed to Silvercup Studios in Queens to the Gossip Girl set!!! We met up with Aaron and Alex to film behind the magic of the wardrobe department where I had the pleasure of meeting the head of costume, Eric Daman. Penn was in for his fittings for the finale episode, so we waited for him to finish up before we got the complete tour. Lo interviewed Eric while we took in all the amazing things he had to say. Walking into the closet felt so surreal. The inspiration wall was one of my favorite things about wardrobe--clips from magazines which have helped create the characters, similar to a giant collage. Paul McCartney (in his beatles days) was among the many photos on the wall. LOVE. Most intriguing character to dress? Chuck Bass.

After walking through the aisles of clothing, seeing all of the character's outfits for the upcoming last episodes this season, we headed to the set to take a sneak peak. We had a blast walking through set, acting out a few scenes of our own. Finding myself on Blair's bed and in the Van der Woodsen home was unbelievable. Spotted: Leighton Meester leaving set.

Off to Soho with Lo to meet up with my mom and Di Di. We enjoyed lunch at one of my favorite places in the city, Mercer Kitchen. Delish! We wondered around Soho to do some shopping: I was dying to go in Top Shop, which I loved. We had to wrap up to make it back in time for the ballet (Lo and I had tickets) to see one of my favorites, Wendy Whelan. When I was younger, I was Clara in the Nutcracker at Chamberlain School of Ballet in Plano, TX ...Wendy was our Sugar Plum fairy that year! SO amazing to see her on stage in New York. Graceful. Perfection. Brilliant. Ballet will always hold a very special place in my heart.

What a wonderful day with family and friends. Back to the hotel to write away, while looking forward to yet another day in the big apple. Until tomorrow...

xoxo

-S