What my Mom taught me about style...

1. put your 'face on' before leaving the house

2. heels are a must, especially for the vertically challenged

3. dresses and skirts are good for hiding big hips and flattering small waists

4. accessories really make an outfit...but don't OVER accessorise (that's just tacky)

5. signature perfumes are lovely but sometimes it's nice to try new ones

6. painted nails are feminine and sexy

7. children shouldn't wear black

8. poise and grace can come in small packages

9. you must have a few classic pieces in your wardrobe

10. style is about being an individual, not following a fad

11. take pride in yourself.


Thank you Mom, you are a beautiful lady.

Kiki

Hauntingly Beautiful

Sometimes I see a photo that makes me smile and shed an irrational tear both at the same time.

This image conjures up so many wonderful memories of my childhood with white winters as a very strong feature in my life. But also throws in a mystical figure adorned in exotic fabrics and the most amazing umbrella of flowers that captures every little girl's imagination.

Kiki

Lipstick Effect

The lipstick effect is the theory that when facing an economic crisis consumers will be more willing to buy less costly luxury goods. Instead of buying expensive fur coats, for example, people will buy expensive lipstick.

It has been rumored that lipstick sales doubled after the 9/11 attacks on the USA. In a New York Times article published May 1, 2008, Leonard Lauder is quoted as saying that he noted his company's sales of lipstick rose after the terrorist attacks. He did not claim they doubled.

The underlying assumption is that consumers will buy luxury goods even if there is a crisis. When consumer trust in the economy is dwindling, consumers will buy goods that have less impact on their available funds. Outside the cosmetics market, consumers could be tempted by expensive beer or smaller, less costly gadgets.

I have actually bought a few new lippies lately...yikes!

Kiki

It's Official

There are certain times in a lady's life that she really couldn't give a 'rats' about style, and sadly today is one of them. I tried really hard to find a funny picture or some light-hearted amusing anecdote to try to pick myself up and feel a little cheer...clearly I failed.

It's official, I am sick. I have a cold.

Of course no one has ever had a cold this bad before, and I can't do anything for myself, and it's even worse than the dreaded man-flu. There is a new strain going around for sure...the rare and very dangerous 'Kiki Cold'.

aaaahhh-choooo

Not Boring Brown

Brown is tough to wear, but this dress is so lovely I just had to share it.

Kiki

Power Panties

I admit I don't actually own Spanx but I am seriously thinking about getting me some. What a great product to give you a little lift (pun intended) or tighten up those wobbly bits to make you look and feel awesome!

I see they make them for men too.

Kiki

Bicycle Wine Rack

This brilliant little idea has me thinking about getting back into cycling!

Kiki