Eyewear

Since a few weeks now, I have received emails asking, what are the right sunglasses… And as I always say, the right one is the one that you like and goes best with your features! So here are a few sunglasses you see on the street right now and also some that are just classic/vintage but are still “in” right now.

1 Tom Ford aviator sunglasses 2 Cutler and Cross round frame sunglasses 3 Balenciaga gold-toned frame sunglasses  4 Nathan Jenden square white sunglasses 5 Fendi square frame sunglasses 6 Veronique Branquinho for Linda Farrow tan leather aviator 7 The Row wood grain effect sunglasses  8 Balenciaga tortoiseshell square sunglasses  9 Lesca vintage sunglasses  10 Linda Farrow luxe Alexander Wang metallic zipper sunglasses 11 Victoria Beckham sunglasses 12 Bottega Veneta sunglasses

Other sunglasses: Jean Louis Sherrer Vintage rhinestone detailing on the rims and arms, Chloe 70's inspired cream and brown cat-eye frame sunglasses, Alexander McQueen cat-eye sunglasses 

Have a great week! And if you have further questions Ask V

The right pair of shoes…?

The right pair of shoes…?

Well, definitely for me it has to do with 2 things… comfortable and making my feet looks prettier than anything! 

Sometimes I sacrifice  my comfortable state with the height of the shoe…I confess I wish I had better feet… but, It is what it is and I’m happy with what I have.

So here is a mixture of summer and pre-fall shoes (I could not resist).

Have a wonderful week!

Wedges: YSL suede peep-toe wedge, Christian Louboutin leopard 100 wedges, Chloe suede knit-trim wedge boots, Givenchy ruched leather wedge sandals

Sandals: Alexander Wang fringed leather sandals, Jimmy Choo silver/ gold sandals, Lara Bohnic snake shoes, Christian Louboutin black leather patent sandals, Tory Burch brown snake print leather sandals, Azzedine Alaia perforated suede shoes

Gladiators: Sam Edelman snake gladiator sandals, Miu Miu jeweled whipsnake gladiator sandals, Miu Miu gladiator sandals

Clogs: Marni leather clog, Miu Miu flower clogs 

Boots: Givenchy wrapped jersey peep-toe boots, Alexander Wang open-toe boots 

White

I’m writing this editorial from one of the most beautiful hotels I have ever stayed, at least for my taste, and all around me is white! I tend to organize my issues at the beginning of the year for the next 6 months, and I never thought I would be in such a place for the white editorial issue! Here are some pictures of the Hotel Particulier if you happen to be near Arles don’t miss coming here.

Dressing in white for me projects purity, cleanness, and glamour. When we are overweight, we feel white is not our allied, but I believe that if we combine it with other pale colors and accessorize well we can achieve anything!.

Here are some white items that I consider to be great for this summer. Eugenia Kim fedora hat, Chloe crystal-lapel jacket, Christian Louboutin sandals, Fendi linen applique mini dress, Roberto Cavalli rose earrings, Stella McCarteny rope belt, La petite S.....

Wedding guest

June is the busiest month to celebrate a wedding. I was dying to do a Wedding editorial, but I didn’t wanted to talk about wedding dresses, because I find them to be very intimate and very personal for each bride. I also thought about a wedding decoration issue since I’m currently “long-distance advising” a total stranger to create her wedding in Portland, Oregon…

And then the idea hit me!  

What’s the second stressing situation when getting dressed? Being invited to a wedding, and not knowing what to wear!  We want that WAO effect for us for our partners and specially the other people that will attend that event… not in that exact order…

For me dressing up for a wedding in really exciting, I take weeks deciding the right dress, the perfect accessories to wear and the right comfortable shoes that will help me make it through most of the night or day.

So, I chose four different looks that are versatile, chic and timeless as guidelines.

From left to right the coral silk wrap dress from Rochas is perfect for any type of silhouette; I would not recommend this dress for someone that more breast, unless they feel comfortable showing some skin.  I have pair it with round shape diamond earrings from Sazingg and Ralph Lauren strappy Swarovski sandals.

Roberto Cavalli printed silk chiffon dress in perfect for all shapes as well. It is both perfect for day and night and this print will make a WAO impression. I would recommend that for heavy prints go soft on the earrings and make a statement in your arms with a great ring or like this blue agate cuff from Siman Tu, match it with a symbolic bag like this unique Celestina shell clutch.

I’m all about old Hollywood 40’s glamour; I love the style and simple shape like this amazing metallic jersey asymmetric Halston dress that is just perfect for any shape because it hides but also accentuates the female figure. The jewelry here should be very simple; the handbag should speak on its own like this Bea Valdez evening bag.

There’s nothing like a cute LBD to be chic in a wedding and this beautiful Robert Rodriguez one-shoulder dress with rosette- embellished skirt it’s perfect for women with bigger breasts, but also any type, because the asymmetric cut is not your typical cut and makes the dress different. Match your dress with this yellow crocodile clutch from Nancy Gonzalez which creates a wonderful contrast, and add Valentino satin-bow sandals to achieve that sophisticated chic look.

If you need more suggestion please don’t hesitate to contact me Ask V

Ruffles Ruffles Ruffles

For me ruffles represent fun, different, glamour, chic, elegance, young…

A ruffle can make an outfit stand out from the others, and I have always dressed myself trying to achieve that difference, looking for the right ruffle for me, the ruffle that represent me and most probably my mood.

Here are some suggestions on how to wear your ruffles according to your body and style.

If you would like to “hide” your stomach or curves then I recommend you try Valentino black ruffle dress, or if you are trying to achieve a softer look, try Red Valentino cotton blend ruffle dress, Halston ruffle-tier chiffon gown (Halston is a great example for “hiding” and also the cheaper line)

For a more classic subtle look I recommend MCQ ruffle wool dress and Valentino ruffle leather jacket.

If you are a ruffle lover then this Valentino embroided mini will be perfect or J. Crew ruffle strapless dress. Now, if you want to augment your upper torso then these tops are just the perfect touch of ruffle Boudicca vintage feel ruffle top, Fendi silk-chiffon ruffle top, Red Valentino lace detail jersey t-shirt, Valentino ruffle leather jacket,

To enhance curves then go for look similar to Rachel Gilbert embellished crystal dress and if you want ruffles no matter where but want to keep it simple and chic then I would recommend a look D&G ruffle-shoulder dress.

Other items Giambattista Valli puff sleeve shirt, Oscar de la Renta ruffle-embellished silk taffeta dress

Happy Birthday Mom!