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Don't Be a Fashion Victim - Find your Style!
RED CARPET 2013....
A little bit late and old news.. but I was not particularly impressed or inspired by the fashion at the Oscars. I think that Hollywwod needs some new stylists.
The gowns are always gorgeous, designers use that to promote their line, but too many stylists just do not care about what is right or not right for the actress they are dressing.
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Jennifer Lawrence did not need to take a fall at the biggest moment of her career, if the gown had been correctly fitted to her size and height. The gown ...
Ready To Wear Spring 2013
For Spring every designer is going to show black & white graphic designs in one way or another.
My favorites this season are the ones by
Louis Vuitton and Balmain.
Louis Vuitton
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Balmain
...Black and white will be big this Spring, in clothing and accessories. Check (no pun intended) it out, and give it a try!
TO ALL MY FASHIONABLE FRIENDS!
I have been away for a while, traveling. I adored the beauty and the creativity in Paris and saw several beautiful collections for Spring 2013. But we'll talk about that next year. Right now, it's time for the Holidays.
I'm back in Beverly Hills after a few years in the most magical city of Santa Fe, and I made the most amazing discovery. This may be Beverly Hills, but if you still have some Holiday Shopping to do, go to ... ...
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High Fashion? or low minded exploitation of children?
I was watching CNN, and of course I got interested by a segment about High Fashion... for kids.
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My first thought was if people want to spend their money that way I think it's crazy, but that's their business.
Gucci look $1995
Gucci look $1400
Gucci look $1400I admit they look cute, but what purpose is being served here? This isn't playing with mommy's clothes. These kids aren't choosing to look that way, and I doubt if they really care about wearing
Gucci. Are parents so jaded ...
Golden Globes 2012 errors? or just plain wrong?
Errors? or just plain wrong?
Yes, Will, you are making a face because Amy Poehler in Naem Kahn looks completely washed out. It's a no, no. You don't wear gold with blond hair, and this is why.
Hey, Tilda, the wedding's next door. This is the Golden Globes, remember? You aren't the mother of the bride.
Ariel Winter did not need that Dolce dress, Betsey Johnson shoes and Van Cleef jewels. She looks like she's trying on her mother's clothes, and ...
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Golden Globes 2012 the worst dressed.
Worst dress, errors, skin crawling .....
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Wrong season guys!
Jessica Biel covered in Elie Saab's lace gown, wrong color, too much dress.
Amanda Peet covered with lace too. Is it Marc Jacob's curtain collection?
Jodie Foster in a teal Armani gown. Giorgio Armani has the best seamstress on Rodeo drive, I am sure that gown could have been fitted properly- I guess Jodie did not look at
herself.
Kelly Osbourne in Zac Posen ...
Hits and Misses at the Golden Globes 2012 Part 2
I spoke about the hits, now let's look at the misses at the Golden Globes.
Gorgeous woman, gorgeous Versace gown, however they do
Gorgeous woman, gorgeous Versace gown, however they donot belong together- the "pout" with red lips, the bag matching the neckline of the gown.... could all look perfect on a mannequin in a Versace window, but
they turn Angelina into an ice princess - so ...
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Hits and Misses at the Golden Globes 2012
I have been asked to give my thoughts on the fashion at the Golden Globes. At every show I
look at the style and the colors, and I am expecting actors and actresses to shine.
I want glamour. Is that too much to ask?
I am very disappointed this year at the poor work of my collegue wardrobe stylists. What were you thinking? Rachel Zoe and others are so focused on their own promotion that they forgot the 101
of our profession.
Look at the artist, her coloring, skin tone, hair. ...
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Hooray! for "The Artist"
Harvey Weinstein said this movie is a love letter to Hollywood from a French director, and that we leave the movie theater feeling good. The French Cinema always had a love affair with
Hollywood.Michel Hazanavicius directed a magical movie. Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo were exceptional.
I not only felt good, I dreamed, supported by the music and undisturbed by words, and was able to fill my eyes and my heart with beauty, sophistication and elegance.
The 30's fashion glorifies the women's beauty ...
Happy New Year!
I would like to express my gratitude to the friends who read and supported my Blog all year long.
Wishing you and your loved ones a happy, healthy and stylish 2012!
Don't be a fashion victim, find your style!
Michele
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Black Friday!
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57331160/black-friday-shoppers-pepper-sprayed-in-calif/
Just remember to buy what you really need, can afford. The real winners on Black Friday are usually the stores who are able to get rid of the inventory that has been sitting on their
shelves.
If must participate in this madhouse, concerntrate on holiday gifts and electronics, but realize that when it comes to apparel, those "great specials," have been in inventory ...
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Wanted to reach to all the people who visited and kindly posted a comment on my Blog. In one year I had 8600 visits, 1000 comments came from porn, or from people who believe that "my french
closet" meant hiding something kinky in the closet. Well guys I do not.
But I also have subscribers who seem to like what I'm doing. Thank you to all of you. Your encouragement means a lot to me.
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I am a lover of beauty; I had my share of bad ideas, bad experiences, ...
Wrap yourself in cozy clothing this Fall.
Came back from Australia and wanted to talk about the Spring Collection, well, not yet....
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It is cold in Santa Fe, and snow is coating our gorgeous mountains. I immediately I felt "brrrr! I needed some warm, comfy clothes"
Barneys New York is featuring a talented up-and-coming designer: Rick Owens.
He has the palette of colors that I talked about in a previous blog, black, grey, white, camel.....Check it out!
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Bravo, Lizzy!
The fashion bug is in the family. I'm so proud of our daughter Elisabeth, assistant photo editor at "Marie Claire," who "New York Magazine" name one of the most stylish people at New York Fashion
Week.
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Here's a link to the story and a picture of Lizzy.
A new journey ahead...
I am on my way to beautiful, magical Australia.
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I am looking forward to discovering a new lifestyle, new scents, colors and beauty. Will come back soon to talk about the new fashion for Spring.
In the meantime get your new Missoni at Target, fun and cool! and the price is right!
Be and enjoy yourself!
Talk to you very soon,
Michele
Response to Marcy's comment
Hey Marcy, I wanted to answer your question with more depth, regarding Donna Karan. So here it is... The collection is
yummy, colors, texture, looks,
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been there, done that...
This Fall, I like Michael Kors, easy , beautiful fabric, a bit more sophisticated
. 
But for you, my friend I would prefer KaufmanFranco, sexy, modern, refined, ...
WHAT'S IN STORE FOR US THIS FALL? PART TWO
Here I am, more of FALL 2011.
ARMANI is still one of the best, faithful to his vision, the colors, the fabric, the elegance is unparalleled.
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Valentino Lady Chic
Valentino you can never go wrong
WHAT'S IN STORE FOR US THIS FALL? PART ONE.
What is the trend for Fall? after viewing several fashion shows from Paris, Milan and NYC.
I am perplexed, the color are murky, lots of grey, black, (Black, that I do not mind
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I did not get that excited, how could I ? the models looks bored to death and some could get a part in "True Blood." Bottom line - the designers do not show any pep this
fall...
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...BEAUTY, FASHION, TALENT
Hello, my friends,
Beauty, fashion, talent is my recipe for good mental health. Oh, I needed it, today after this weekend. Bored demoralized by the news in America and the relentless desire of Washington to
destroy our beautiful country, I decided that my antidote today will be to appreciate the talents that I discovered in my country of origin, France, and to share them with you.
First, you have to check out the work of this extraordinary photographer
ALI MAHDAVI,
ROYAL WEDDING - A MAGIC MOMENT
Nobody does it better than the British.
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I was glued to the TV, like the rest of the world, and what a delight, especially considering all the trouble plaguing our poor planet, to escape into this fairytale, at least for a day or so.
A Fairy tale wedding, they look absolutely perfect!
It takes talent to be able to create a wedding gown which address etiquette, elegance, feminity and youth, while still respecting the balance between tradition and modernity. Sarah Burton did
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AH! HA! MOMENT
I received some chocolate made by my dear friend Christine, whose new company, Auntie Fruf's aahsome fudge, creates fabulous, handmade chocolates. What a treat!
I am a chocolate lover, well, I love everything that has taste from food to clothing.
First the way the chocolates are presented is very elegant, but the quality of the chocolate is exceptional.
As soon has I tasted the "caffe latte" which is milk chocolate with espresso , I had an Ah-Ha! moment; what a pleasure. I urge you ...
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Orange blossom for JODI
Here is Jodi's
question:
"Since you're a
professional stylist, perhaps you would know where I can find a lovely fragrance with neroli (a form of orange blossom). I thought Prada had come out with one, which I saw this past autumn in
Nordstrom. But then again, I somehow remembered the fragrance as ...
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Wardrobe ideas for Lizzy
Now let's talk about looks. I am posting some pictures ( in fashion a picture is worth a thousand words Minimal, black, white, tan are the trends so perfect for you.
Dresses can be paired with a leather jacket, a cardigan, a jacket, but look at the hair, the length of the
hem,
the shoes.......
The outfit ...
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Some ideas for you Lizzy....
Your question:
" First, what would you recommend for someone my age, who is applying for jobs in fashion related positions to wear to the job interview? I want to be professional, but
still young and fashionable, and I feel like it's hard ...
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The end of a Legend!
Elizabeth Taylor
lost her last battle. She is gone and those gorgeous eyes are closed forever.
This amazing
diva struggled in her life between her own demons and her love affairs.
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SPRING- MICHAEL KORS
Michael Kors: I love his Spring Collection, it is easy to wear, easy to pack, the fabrics are exquisite...... lots of white, tan , camel, khaki... and, yes, black too...
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"ART OF THE SHOE"
You all know that I am a Fashion consultant, personal
shopper and
that I travel all over
for my clients and occasionnally
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I have to ...
THUMBS DOWN! MELISSA LEO
Sometimes I wonder what the stylists are thinking...
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Let's look at what Melissa Leo is wearing!
Custom made Marc Bouwer gown... custom made? what a bad fit. The lining is showing, is it on purpose? hmm! Wrong....
Wide shoulders, short sleeves, oooh la la! Mr Bouwer you have 2 dresses going on here......
Gorgeous lace but the gown makes her look matronly. Thumbs down....
Fantastic actress, needs to be more polished. And using ...
THUMBS DOWN!
"THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT" I AM NOT !
Annette is a beautiful woman, however despite the " this is nerve-wracking" smile and the gorgeous gown that Naeem Kahn created, his beautiful beaded work, however, is always heavy - the gown is
wearing her.... they do not belong together..... - Annette looks good in a more sophisticated look - I would have chosen Armani for her, something like this ...
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THE OSCAR LOOKS I LOVE!!
Happy International women's day!!!
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Red! Red! Red! This year I loved the red gowns on the Red Carpet!!! Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Hudson, Sandra Bullock, looked powerful, sophisticated.
My favorites and the best dressed were Hailee Steinfeld in Marchesa, who looked age-appropriate, fresh and exquisite,
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BRAS RESCUE PART 3
In addition to bras, you also need to own some briefs, bikini-briefs and thongs. First, get something that matches your bras. A woman looks sexy in fine lingerie, but even sexier when it’s lacy and the colors match.
Your “intimate” wardrobe, should also include some seamless briefs and laser cut briefs. The best are La Perla and Hanro,
BRAS RESCUE PART 2: "The forgotten friend"
RESCUE BRAS: PART 2
Let’s start the year with the perfect foundation.
As I said before: If you still have in your ...
READY TO WEAR SPRING 2011/ LANVIN
Ah Lanvin! St Tropez I am on my way!!!!!
This collection is so spectacular that I feel like taking a vacation to St Tropez.....
Gorgeous colors! opulent, flamboyant, an opera dedicated to women. This season get something LANVIN.
Clothes that women can wear!!!!
READY TO WEAR SPRING 2011/ ARMANI
He did it again this season with a strong collection-
Black and navy, I repeated for many years to my clients that black and navy was chic.... Here it is.
The twist that I love in his collection is the layering of the skirt, over the pants under a jacket... Bravo!
READY TO WEAR SPRING 2011/ CHANEL
Fashion and how to apply it to my style is a passion so I check all runways shows every season...
How can I transfer this to my daily life
I have been a Chanel follower, lover, for years... Love you Karl but what is happening to you?
How can I transfer this to my daily lifehmmm!!! Do you think that my husband and grandson can go to TJ even in West Hollywood or Beverly Hills...
Karl come back to ...
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OSCARS 2011
Hi everyone,
The Oscars are on Sunday 27th... Did my homework, went and see the movies. Here are the ones I absolutely adored.
For Best movie : King Speech
For Best Actor: Colin Firth
For Best Actress: Natalie Portman
For Best supporting actor:
Valentine's day
Happy Valentine's day!
I always believed that Valentine's day was fake and only created to fill up the cash registers of numerous department stores.
Nevertheless, it is a custom in the world to say "I love you" on that day. Soooo if you want to say I love you,
say it in style ...
These are some of my favorites:
For chocolate, check this site: www.aahsomefudge.com
For flowers in Santa Fe, check this one: www.amandasflowers.net
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OUR DAUGHTER
Our daughter Elisabeth, who graduated from Parsons last May, is doing great as a budding photographer. She's had a show in Manhattan, has two more upcoming in Manhattan as well, and has been
part of exhibitions worldwide. We are really proud of her worthwhile ambition, wonderful attitude, prodigious talent and praiseworthy character.
She has an urgent project that I think would interest you. Please take a look at it here:
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Happy Holidays to you all!
I have been away for a while, but I am back now.
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In January I will continue the blog on "bras intervention' and will give you my picks for the Spring season!!!
In the meantime, what a better way to end the year than to be surrounded by some of my husband's art!
Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and healthy, and stylish, 2011.
Love,
Michele
WILL BE BACK SOON!!!!
Hi, Friends,
Sorry for the prolonged absence, but unfortunately there has been a medical emergency in my family, and I've been too focused on that to do much of anything else.
I will be back from Paris at the end of August, and hope to continue to connect with you then.
Don't be a fashion victim — Find your style!
Michele
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BRAS - THE MOST OVERLOOKED UNDERGARMENT!
It’s an astonishing statistic that more than 80 percent of women are wearing the wrong size bra. I can attest to that. I have never met a client who was wearing the correct bra.
STONED
How amazing that when I look at nature, art, gorgeous clothes, I feel good. I have a smile on my face and a positive attitude. And I can forget how horrible the World can be. Unfortunately, or perhaps fortunately, I got a good reminder of that last night.
So I’m not talking about fashion today. Instead, I will follow my own advice- "do not think about shopping when, sad or pissed off..." retail therapy is always good for the stores but bad for our pocket book. ...
ENCHANTED
When I started this blog I intended to share my skills and experience of 25 years in fashion in Beverly Hills, but when nature and beauty shows itself at my door step I have to share that too. All
day long we are infused by the media with fears, drama and horrors, and my skin crawls.
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Beauty and love are peaceful and serene.
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MEN'S SHAPEWEAR- THE FINAL FRONTIER!!
You may not know it, but I have been an advocate forSpanx for women for years. I recommended it to all my clients, and I bought itfor myself. I am a fan. I just do not like bulges on women, or on men.
I know a lot of women said to me, “I hate it; I can’tbreathe!” well ...
<< MORE >>SHATTERED IMAGE
Since I moved to Santa Fe, I now have the time andinclination to watch the news, and of course I was shocked like many othersabout the Duchess of York scandal.
So I watched her interview with Oprah, and what I saw therewas the falling from grace of a human being and her fierce attempt to justifyherself and face up to the reality of being caught.
What she succeeded at was making people feel sorry for her;I know I did. At least at first. But on reflection, I feel that ...
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In my previous posts we spoke about your closet, your wardrobe, and I gave you some tips about trends.
Now lets go shopping 
Shopping is not hunting for “The” dress or making an impulse purchase that could bring joy for ...
<< MORE >>BEAT THE BLUE JEAN BLUES!
I have been asked again and again about jeans for women over 40. Look around and it’s obvious that all the designers have been catering to our daughters, not to us.
Jeans have invaded the world and we cannot ignore it, from runways, to night clubs, grocery shopping, gardening to car pooling, raggedy, jeweled, in a multitude of washes, cuts and styles they are everywhere, even at the office on casual Friday.. But do not be fooled, denim is casual no matter what ...
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Arriving from Paris, Michele worked her fashion magic in Beverly Hills for 25 years, including five years at Giorgio Armani and 10 years at Saks Fifth Avenue as a personal shopper. Michele has touched the lives of many clients, including Academy Award winners - Studio Executives - High Powered Professionals and Government Officials and Socialites. Michele works closely with her clients to enhance and expand their personal style. Her sense of fashion, and her innate ability to understand her clients’ lifestyle and needs, enable her to create looks that are at once age appropriate and fashion forward. Her taste, talent and sophisticated vision allow her client’s true self and unique beauty to emerge. Now in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Michele offers personal shopping services worldwide.
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