Style Inspiration: Salvador Dali is a post from: Miss Neira - Fashion, Beauty, Style

I  first started to do my “art for fashion” inspiration series with Gustav Klimt’s Water Serpents in a previous post. I had so much fun putting together colors for outfits that best visualized the feel and character of the painting.

Salvador Dali was a Surrealist Spanish painter in the 1900s. Dali believed in having symbols in all of his works, as well as a love for luxury and bold statements (if only he designed clothes..sigh)

His Rose Meditative piece is my favorite (the rose was a symbol for simplicity and female sexual power)  see below for the style inspiration.

1. Tart Berry Rum dress $47.99//2. Turnlock crossbody bag $79.50
3. Natural wave belt $14.99// 4. Etre sandals $69.99

xoxo

Miss Neira

Pink and Green is a post from: Miss Neira - Fashion, Beauty, Style

I have not done an outfit post in a looooong time so why not show you an outfit I wore to a wedding this past weekend! As an avid vintage lover, I adore any dress that shows off a 1950s/60s style. I paired the coral eyelet halter dress with a mint green belt from H & M and white platform sandals ($15 from TJ MAXX!)

After this outfit, now I want to constantly wear pink and green together!
(would it be obnoxious if I wore these colors in the winter?)

dress: Miss Sixty// shoes: TJ MAXX// belt: H &M

What two colors do you love putting together?!

xoxo

Miss Neira

How-To Get the Look For Less: Accessories is a post from: Miss Neira - Fashion, Beauty, Style

****Guest post written by Maria Davis (mariaeadavis@gmail.com)

If you’ve had to reduce your spending while the economy went a little crazy, one of the first places you probably cut back was your wardrobe, especially accessories. Clothes are necessary, but a new watch? A trendy necklace? A designer handbag? They’re nice to have, but not necessities by any means. But that doesn’t mean you have to give them up completely. If you know where and how to shop, you can still accessorize, look fabulous, and save money all at the same time. Here’s how.

Shop The Clearance Racks

Well, of course if you’re trying to save money, you’re going to check out the clearance racks, right? Any smart shopper knows to do that. The thing is, it’s not always so easy. Stores don’t always prominently display their clearance items, especially clothing and accessories. They want you to pay full price for their products, so when you walk into any department store, big box store, or even small boutique, the first things you’re going to see are all the gorgeous new items in stock. The idea—and the hope—is that you’ll become distracted by the new, shiny items, and forget where you were going—to the back of the store where they keep the deals. You may have to do some walking and searching to find the best deals. Just remember you’re there to save money, and don’t fall for the new item sales tactics.

Shop The Thrift Stores

Maybe the thought of wearing clothes someone else has worn before you gives you the willies. If that’s the case, stick to buying unworn items on clearance. But if it doesn’t bother you, thrift stores, resale stores and consignment shops are great places to find deals. The key is to seek out the thrift stores close to upscale neighborhoods. When people clean out their closets, they’re not going to drive across town to give them up. They’ll look for the thrift and consignment shops closest to them. The more expensive the neighborhood, the more likely you’ll be to find designer and high-end accessories. In fact, you may even find things that still have the tags on them. It’s not unheard of for people to buy things, never use them, and then give them away later. Give a thrift store a chance. You never know what kind of treasure you may find there.

Shop Auction Sites

 
(You might not buy this, but don’t underestimate the kind of things you can find on eBay!)

Sites like eBay give you the best of both worlds. You’ll find a lot of accessories that are brand new, never used or worn, with the tags still on them, in addition to gently worn items. And eBay keeps things honest with their ratings system. It’s in the best interest for sellers to accurately disclose the condition of the things they sell. Otherwise, they may get negative ratings, which only hurts their ability to sell on the site. And searching the site for specific items is a lot easier than sifting through racks and bins at a thrift store. eBay is fantastic for finding designer sunglasses, watches, handbags, and shoes. You’ll also find a lot of vintage accessories, which are always in style. Before you go shopping, look for eBay coupon codes to save even more on designer accessories.
Wherever you decide to look for deals on designer accessories, just remember to look for things that will work with the clothes you already have. There’s no sense in buying shoes that don’t match anything in your closet. Be sensible as well as frugal, and you’ll be able to accessorize your wardrobe at a fraction of the retail cost.

Atelier Mynion: Trunk show @ Persona Boston is a post from: Miss Neira - Fashion, Beauty, Style

I had a great pleasure to be invited to the Turkish designer Alp Sagnak’s trunk show for his designs: Atelier Mynion

The shindig took place at the beautiful Persona Jewelry in Kenmore Square, Boston. If you are ever around that area please stop by this place has anything from $50 to $100,000! something for everyone. It will also be the venue for a fundraiser I will be hosting with Catwalk for a Cure (it will be a fashion show + cocktail soiree) more info to come..until then please enjoy the lovely photos and designs from Tuesday night.

24K spider w diamonds

18k gold “N” charm

Got to see my two blogger friends again Najeema from A Stylized Hysteria + Lei Ann from Lei Ann..Off Duty
(and my good friend Ashley on the right in a pretty dress from H & M)

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Strawberry and cheese..yes please!

Dustin Todd Rennels (creative director @ Persona Jewelry)
so talented and sweet..oh and an unbelievable caterer (see above photo)

A photo with the designer for Atelier Mynion!

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Thank you so much to the lovely venue for hosting a fabulous trunk show!

http://www.personastyle.com/

xoxo

Miss Neira

Looks for Less: Jessica Szohr is a post from: Miss Neira - Fashion, Beauty, Style

Gossip Girl’s Jessica Szohr in a sexy nude body con dress matched with nude heels..and topped off with a red clutch (my favorite part!)

style.com

Get the look for a little less…

Pink Mesh Panel dress by Topshop
$73.00

Rya by Aldo
$34.98 sale

Leather Portfolio Clutch by ASOS
$94.81

xoxo

Miss Neira

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Making Waves in Hollywood: Colored Denim is a post from: Miss Neira - Fashion, Beauty, Style

*****This guest post is written by Alessia from Luello

There are a number of ways to insert a pop of color to your daily wardrobe. None, however, is as effective or all-encompassing as this season’s latest emerging trend- brightly-colored denim.

Celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Hayden Panettiere, Rachel Bilson, Nicky Hilton, Cameron Diaz and Sarah Jessica Parker, to name only a few, have jumped on the bold-colors bandwagon. Some of them are seen here wearing colored denim by J Brand.

A celebrity embracing a trend does not necessarily mean that it will translate to the real world. However, when it comes to bold denim, the insurgence of color in your wardrobe is effortless and effectual.

Wear colored denim, but avoid getting too match-y with your accessories and tops. Your jeans should be the dominant color in your outfit, so keep the rest of the items you’re sporting basic. Stick to neutral colors, as our celebrity friends did in the above pictures, and let your statement-jeans get noticed!

Livening up your denim with bold colors brings a touch of whimsy to your wardrobe. Keep your accessories and accompanying clothes casual, and let your bright denim speak volumes.

Shop Luello.com for denim by J Brand and for other summer style ideas!

Old people can have style too! is a post from: Miss Neira - Fashion, Beauty, Style

After a little break from my blog I am glad to be back and have decided that I go crazy when I don’t post here regularly. Ahh the power of blogs. One blog in particular that I have been following (while I was on a hiatus) is Advanced Style, a blog dedicated to the “stylish and and creative older folks”.

I have never seen more creative, eclectic and SUPERB fashion anywhere else. The elderly are not afraid to  color block, accessorize and look fabulous. Personal style really does advance with age.

Here are a few of my favorites.

Grandma loves her neon colors.

From the fur, to her bakelite jewelry..she is fabulous!

Gorgeous mix of bold colors

Leopard never goes out of style

Perfect gentleman.

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Ari Seth Cohen is the mastermind and creator behind Advanced Style. You can follow him on Twitter
or just read his amazing blog and get some style inspiration!

xoxo

Miss Neira

Catwalk for a Cure fundraiser @ Shake the Tree is a post from: Miss Neira - Fashion, Beauty, Style

As I mentioned in last week’s post, the Catwalk for a Cure team hosted a fundraiser at Shake the Tree in the North End of Boston. We had a fabulous time and raised a good amount money going towards our big fashion show/silent auction in October for breast cancer research!

Shoe designer Zack Lo, jeweler Brelyn Spindel, clothing designer Candice Wu and bag designer Helena Grant from Kitchen Sink Bag were the amazing designers who showcased their work!

You can find lots of goodies in Shake the Tree (in Boston’s North End)

Catwalk for a Cure staff Bryan and Salvatore with
jewelry designer Brelyn Spindel & clothing designer Candice Wu

my lovely friend Jess and I! (FYI snake print dress is from H&M!)

Click MORE to see some more photos of the event!

jewelry design by Brelyn Spindel

Shoe design by Zack Lo

Bag designs by Helen Grant (The Kitchen Sink Bag)

Clothing designer Candice Wu (with her creation for last year’s
Catwalk for a Cure fashion show) she will also be one of the designer
for this year!

Jill (the event’s model) with Sean the blogger of Boston Mo

It was a very fun night! Stay tuned for another fundraiser coming up!

xoxo

Miss Neira

Eve Gravel Spring/Summer 2011 is a post from: Miss Neira - Fashion, Beauty, Style

Usually I adore the known designers like any other fashion crazed broad, but once in a great while I stumble upon an independent designer that wows me even more than the greats! Eve Gravel specializes in contemporary women’s clothing, everything is designed and manufactured in Montreal, Canada and her collections are to die for. Her new Spring/Summer 2011 collection is simply simple, yet so captivating. The new collection reminds me of a Parisienne who is a little sexy, a darling, a sophisticate. She is playful but chic-ly tough.

Gravel puts it so well “There are days when I feel like a woman, and others when I feel like a tomboy or a mischievous child. For me, fashion is a way of expressing a full range of emotions.”

(Check out more of the collection here)

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p.s If you are a Bostonian + you are already in love with this collection, on June 18th
and 19th they will be showcasing the Spring/Summer 2011 collection in Louis Exposure
(an event thrown at Louis Boston for emerging designers) so be there!

xoxo

Miss Neira

Shake the Tree & Catwalk for a Cure fundraiser is a post from: Miss Neira - Fashion, Beauty, Style

This goes for all you living in Boston.. (or if you are visiting)
On June 16th from 7:00-9:00 pm there will be a Cocktail Party fundraiser for Catwalk for a Cure at the Shake the Tree boutique in the North End. The event I’m coordinating will be in October, but until then we will have lots of fun fundraisers! The fundraiser is to help us with our big event on October 13th where proceeds will go to Susan G.Komen for breast cancer research.

Details of the fundraiser

-Free admission

-A portion of the night’s proceeds helps support breast cancer research through Catwalk for a Cure/Susan G Komen

-Enjoy a signature cocktail and delicious appetizers from Mare

-Meet shoe designer, Zack Lo, jeweler Brelyn Spindel, clothing designer Candice Wu, and bag designer Helena Grant from The Kitchen Sink Bag…get a chance to check out their fabulous work

-Silent Auction for a gorgeous Linnea Pelle Bag

Mingle in the North End and help us support a major cause! Bring your paper and plastic (and I don’t mean recycling!)

See you there =)

***If you are a blogger, please give a charitable donation by spreading the word on this fundraiser and Catwalk for a Cure. Thank you lovelies!