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Femme Luke Finery and I’ve made an edit of my four favorite women’s dresses that are suitable for a variety of occasions. In my profession of presenting, modelling, blogging etc. it’s important to have options for several different types of occasions. I’ll explain this below as I break down each dress by where I would wear it and how I’ve styled it to reflect my personal style: Red Tartan Silk Shirt Dress (click to shop) This dress caught my eye immediately because I LOVE an

I first discovered the brand when booked for events in Glasgow. The first time I stayed there I was so impressed with it’s quirky charm! I was thrilled to be booked there again for work a few months later. I found myself looking forward to being in the hotel (and it’s stylish lobby and bar) more than discovering the city of Glasgow itself! My fiancé and I planned a trip to NYC where we could celebrate our engagement and enjoy each others company in the thriving metropolis of

Tutu-torial: Romantic Top: Vintage Skirt: Purchased in Camden Town Market’s “Vintage” area. Heels: Zara — Musical Inspiration: “Love is a Fire” –by Courrier — My favorite part of blogging is interacting with my readers. Well…it’s technically my second favorite part, with the first being that I get to play dress up for my job and flounce around town in clothes that make me feel fabulous! But I can thank one of my readers for inspiring this exact outfit and many more. Wendi

Farewell, Mad Men! — What I wore… Earrings: Swarovski Top: Express Skirt: Vintage (Purchased at “Retro Woman” in Notting Hill, England: http://www.mgeshops.com/retro-woman-20pr/) Sunglasses: Vintage Shoes: Primark — Musical Inspiration: “Face the Fire” by Michelle Chamuel — Nothing makes you feel more like a “lady” than a full skirt. I found this adorable frog printed skirt on a Vintage shopping excursion in one of my favorite spots in London: Notting Hill. “Retro Wom

LAUREN LORRAINE — What I wore… Earrings: Vintage Top: Lush Skirt: Express Bag: Bijoux Terner Booties: “Erin” by Lauren Lorraine available here: http://www.laurenlorraine.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=60&product_id=99 — Musical Inspirational: “New in Town” by Little Boots — Marilyn Monroe once said “Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.” and every Fashionista will agree that with the RIGHT pair of shoes you really do feel invincible. Th

RED Accents — What I Wore… Jacket: XXI (Thrift: Los Angeles) Skirt: Oxfam (London) Tights: Primark Hat: Vintage Gloves: Marks & Spencers (Durham, England) Shoes: Jessica Simpson (Thrift: Orlando) — Musical Inspiration: “Two Coins” –City and Colour  — For a photoshoot in London I was thrilled to be able to wear some of my own outfits; not often does this happen on a Fashion/Editoral shoot. Leave it to frugal ol’ me to choose almost every piece from a thrift s

CAMDEN TEA DRESS What I wore… Hat: Vintage Sunglasses: River Island Necklace: Vintage Gloves: Vintage (Hidden Valley Treasures) Purse: Chanel Dress/Belt: Camden Town (England) Shoes: Guess — Musical Inspiration: “The Mother We Share” –CVRCHES — Big Hat. Gloves. A touch of Chanel. Can I be buried in this outfit, please? Sure to some it’s a little over the top but I love the combination of treasured vintage pieces anchored by an inexpensive dress I found while strollin

Cinderella Moment There is something magical about wearing a gown. The swish of the fabric as you walk, especially in floaty chiffon as pictured here, makes you feel…in a word: regal. I love that a long hemline forces you to pick the skirt up in true princess fashion as you ascend a staircase. Maybe it’s the 5 year old in me that saw “Cinderella” WAY too many times that found a way to pretend I’m in my own romantic fairytale? I originally titled this story “The Power of a Gow

FRINGE BOOTIES Once again the 1970’s have inspired me this season! I am on my way to a photoshoot in Toronto today wearing this exact outfit in the airport from head to toe. With Hendrix blaring through my earbuds I am feeling positively groovy! But before I board my plane let’s break down this look, shall we? Seeing these fringe booties at quite possibly THE coolest shop in Orlando sent me into an immediate Fashion frenzy. I HAD to have them. Even without having the slightes

FESTIVAL FASHION: Hippie Chic What I wore… Headband: Claire’s Sunglasses: Nordstrom Top: Flying Tomato Skirt: Epique Moi Ring: Dechoes Bag: Tianni Wedge Heels: Bamboo — Musical Inspiration: “Fever Dog” by Stillwater Style Inspiration: 1970s, Woodstock, Nicole Richie, Rachel Zoe Character Inspiration: Jenny in “Forrest Gump”, Penny Lane in “Almost Famous” — It’s that time of year where musical festivals are bringing out the “Hippie” in all of us. Something about swaying to roc

SUITED FOR SPRING As an announcer it’s always a challenge wearing business suits or business separates in this HOT climate here in Orlando! My recent trip to New Orleans for #Wrestlemania Weekend was no exception. Hot, humid weather had me wondering how to update my usual black business suit. I wanted to look professional yet season-appropriate. I was pleased to find this lightweight tweed jacket in not boring black, but navy blue at a vintage shop. The ruffles had a floral p