The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship

"Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening." - Coco Chanel

Most of you who know me know that fashion has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember.  I love all things fashion related.  I always have.  It drives me.  It inspires me.  It challenges me.  It builds me.  It makes me feel good inside.  Over the years this has become such an integral part of my life and I think it's finally time to share it with the world.  Well, ok...mainly just my girlfriends.  But I hope to reach you all in one way or another!

I get my inspiration from all aspects of life.  I get it from what other people do and wear and make it my own to fit my personality and lifestyle.  Maybe I have just taught myself to view things from a different perspective than most, but nonetheless this is how my style has come to be.  So I'm starting this blog to hopefully inspire and encourage others, to share new fashion discoveries, and, if nothing more, to send my thoughts into cyberspace in hopes that someone is out there (Christine, I know you are!).  I have so many great things I cannot wait to share.  Because let's face it!  Fashion isn't always easy.  So herein begins my blog...

Fall is officially upon us!  I am in love with this time of year.  It makes me want to cozy up in my closet with all of my comfy clothes and just imagine all the different ways I can wear them.  This season is the epitome of fashion in my eyes, and I'm so excited for all the things it allows me to come up with.  However, I think I'll start with my obsession with dark nail polish this time of year.  A few days ago I found my new favorite color in the depths of my polish collection - Natasha & Boris by OPI.

Isn't it the best!!  It is a perfect blend of plum and brown and really screams FALL to me.  It goes with everything.  Literally.  Do two coats for more of a purple undertone, or go with three for a dark and mysterious look.  The perfect dark nail polish is hard to find because you never want to go too dark.  Especially if you have a lighter skin tone like me.  I also stumbled upon this blog www.nailjunkie.com.  She shows you what different colors from different brands will look like when dry on your nails.  Super clever because sometimes the bottles can be deceiving!

I'm heading to Scottsdale in a few days to spend Thanksgiving out there with my family.  Yes, I said Scottsdale!  The shopping out there is amazing!  So you know I'm going to be very inspired to blog about Phoenix fashions.  Can't wait!

Today I will leave you with this quote from Gore Vidal (no idea who he is but I like what he has to say)...  “Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn."