Winter often makes it hard to stay simultaneously fashionable and warm. From a night out to a casual dinner or even a professional engagement, booties are the ideal winter shoe. They can be easily paired with a pair of skinny jeans and turtleneck or a wool dress and tights. Don’t let the cold weather keep you from stepping out into winter’s adventures! All the Bright Moves Heel (www.modcloth.com)

Black Rooster Cybelle (www.zappos.com)

Burberry Bridle Leather Shoe (www.zappos.com)

Rockport Buckled Boot (www.zappos.com)

In Your Good Laces Wedge (www.modcloth.com)

Sole Night Bootie (www.modcloth.com)

New Year’s Eve is right around the corner and, for most of us, that means tackling the fact that in a closet FULL of clothes, we simply just do not have anything to wear. Below are some ideas to enter the new year in style.

Basix Strapless Scalloped Sequin Dress (www.bloomingdales.com)

Aqua Sequin Cowlneck Dress (www.bloomingdales.com)

TNFC Midi Dress with Sequin Bodice (www.asos.com)

Vera Moda Envelope Sleeve Waisted Dress (www.asos.com)

Ostrich Feather Sweep Nude Pink Dress (www.romwe.com)

Versace for H&M Dress (www.hm.com)

Wishing you and yours a very happy holiday season!

Marchesa S/S 2011

        I recently came across this Marchesa dress from the S/S ’11 collection that I had bookmarked some time ago. I have always adored Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig’s work and this dress is no different. I shall use acquiring this dress as inspiration to complete my first law school final with enthusiasm.

“Elegance is not the prerogative of those who have just escaped from adolescence, but of those who have already taken possession of their future.” – Coco Chanel

      Fashion is fickle while style is perpetual. Style is carrying yourself with confidence, regardless of what you’re wearing. It’s walking into a room full of strangers with your head held high, aware that you have something unique and substantial to offer. It’s knowing that you’ve worked hard to be where and who you are and allowing yourself to bask in that glory. But style doesn’t rest on its laurels. It wakes up every morning and pushes you to be your best and in doing so, look your best. It reminds you that you owe it to yourself to do so- that no matter what happens in your personal life, you always put your best foot forward. Style is leading with a smile and a positive attitude. Show the world who you are through your own personal style. Let yourself be beautiful- in your own special way. Don’t try to conform to someone else’s idea of what is perfect; you are perfect. I believe the key to success is just allowing yourself to be, tune into your natural style- your natural calling. Just let it flow; just be.