Target + Neiman Marcus in Vogue

What a cool ad for the Target and Neiman Marcus collaboration in Vogue. 

Project Emilie: iHeart My iPad

Emilie loves her Apple products.  Even for her age, she's better at electronics than I am.  She recommended I get an iPad.  Since the Mini just came out, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to see what Emilie loves about having an iPad.  One of the best parts of having an iPad is that Em gets so excited that I have one just like her.  So sweet!

Steal Our Style!

On Me: iPad Mini; Hello Kitty Blouse; J. Brand Houndstooth Jeans (Similar Here); ModCloth Cat-Eye sunglasses; Sam Edelman Flats (Similar Here)

On Emilie:  iPad 3; Leather Jacket (Similar Here); Polka Dot Scarf; Fendi sunglasses; Ugg Boots

Look Du Jour: Yoga Time

I don't really do yoga... I just like the outfits.

1. Beyond Yoga Hot Pink Leggings

2. Hard Tail Capri Leggings

3. Hard Tail Tie Die Pants

4. Beyond Yoga Quilted Leggings

FGI: A Night of Stars 2012

The Fashion Group International of Dallas has outdone itself.  This year's A Night of Stars event was another success.  The event was about recognizing rising stars in the Dallas Fashion Industry.  Northpark's Victoria Snee hosted the evening and emceed the award and runway shows.  The runway show was phenomenal, featuring Nha Khanh, Lela Rose, and Cassie Bumpous.  The show was produced by the legendary Jan Strimple, of course.  Off the runway, all the guests looked chic and stylish.

 I ran into some old friends and made some new ones.  Jan Strimple was working the runway backstage, and I finally got a picture with her!  I was so excited!  I also ran into Heidi Dillon, founder of The Fashionistas.  Emilie's former personal trainer Marquette Falbo and SMU grad Grace Davis were at the event on business.  During the runway show, I met Mary Ellen Dorey of Dorey AromaTherapy and Rosanne Hart of The Hart Agency.  We had a fun time discussing the fashions on the runway and taking pics with our iPhones.  Rising Star Angela Scott, who is a shoe designer, was so cool.  Just a great way to top off a fabulous night! 

A look from Lela Rose's runway

With Jan Strimple

The Fashion Police

With Heidi Dillon

Fashion Designer Khanh Nguyen (photo by: Kristina Bowman)

Shoe Designer Angela Scott (photo by: Kristina Bowman)

With Marquette, Emilie's former personal trainer

Cassie Bumpous' runway show

With Grace Davis, SMU grad

Fashion Designer Lela Rose (photo by: Kristina Bowman)

Project Emilie: Let's Give Thanks!

Emilie and I have a lot of long-time traditions for Thanksgiving and we wanted to share them with you.  With pilgrims and Diet Coke by her side, Emilie loves cooking, crafts, and movie time.  It's turkey time again, and no one's a bigger turkey than my Aunt Emilie! 

Welcome, Emilie!

 On Me: H&M Sweater; Anthropologie Blouse (similar here); Tommy Hilfiger Skirt; J. Crew Tights (similar here); Franco Sarto Pumps

On Emilie: Animal print blouse; Gray sweater; Black Pants; Ugg boots

 Baking for the big crowd!

On Me: H&M Sweater; ModCloth Dress (similar here); Lacoste Headband (similar here)

On Emilie: Fall printed top (similar here); Purple Sweater; Charming Charlie Headband (similar here)

 Makin' Crafts!  Our pilgrim place cards from over the years.

On Me: Tommy Hilfiger Rugby Dress (similar here)

On Emilie: Jones New York Ruffle Shirt (similar here); Charming Charlie Headband (on both - similar here)

 More Cooking fun with the pilgrims.

On Emilie: Leopard Sweater; Bow headband

On Me: Short-sleeve tweed jacket

 Sitting down to a movie after a long day of cooking for the family.

On Me: Hot Pink Puff Vest; Kirna Zabete for Target Shirt; Skinny Black Pants; Sam Edelman Flats (similar here); Anthrpologie Headband

On Emilie: Leopard Shirt; Faux Fur Vest

 Happy Thanksgiving, Stylista!

Look Du Jour: Faux Fur Vest

Faux fur is one of the highlights of the season.  Neutral and animal print vests look great with bright tops and sweaters.  These are just a few of my favorites from Nordstrom.

1. Ellen Tracy Snow Leopard Vest

2. Alice + Olivia Leopard Vest

3. Topshop Puffy Vest with Faux Fur Collar

4. Gallery Faux Fur Vest

Cheap and Chic: J. Crew Jacket

I got this "Chanel" jacket for a steal from J. Crew today!  It's a signature Small 4 Style piece.  And it's PINK!

Regular price: $258

Small 4 Style Steal: $112 

Target + Neiman Marcus on Revenge

I know I'm not the only one that is excited for the Target and Neiman Marcus gift collaboration this Christmas.  I already have some ideas for things I am going to get as gifts.  After reading in WWD about ABC's Revenge featuring the new products, I couldn't wait to see the episode.  Last night's episode of Revenge was amazing!  The new collection was intertwined into a juicy story with each of the characters getting one of the pieces as a gift.  This was the best product placement I have ever seen.  Let me tell you, I will be at Target / Neiman Marcus on December 1 when the collection comes out.

Browse the collection at Target and Neiman Marcus.

Hanes Hosiery Sweepstakes Fall 2012

With winter just around the corner, I think all of us stylistas need to stock up on tights.  Look no further than Hanes Hosiery's Facebook page for your chance to win a pair of their new Convert-A-Tight tights!  Just visit their Facebook page to enter.

Chicago Packing Checklist

Tomorrow I'm jet setting to Chicago to visit my cousin David and his husband Ben!  We are going to see Kinky Boots, a fun musical.  I'm so excited to be with fabulous people in a fabulous city, so I have to look fabulous as well.  I've been planning my outfits all week!  Here are some of my Chicago essentials.  Stay tuned for more about my stylish getaway!

1. Sparkly jacket - ModCloth Jacket

2. Classic purse - ModCloth Purse

3. Fabulous faux fur coat - Laundry Coat with Scarf

4. Riding boots - Tommy Hilfiger Herringbone Boots

5. False Lashes - Katy Perry Lashes

Small 4 Style Meets Garance Dore

With Garance Dore

Famous French fashion blogger Garance Dore is in Dallas this week, and one of her stops happened to be SMU!  She talked to us college stylistas about blogging, branding, and her latest projects.  Moderating the chat was Krystal Schlegel, Dallas blogger and SMU grad.  

Ms. Dore is a true inspiration to those aspiring to work in the fashion industry.  She started as a magazine illustrator and turned her passion into a blog in 2006.  She recently did a collaboration with one of my favorite brands, Kate Spade.  Her blog is so successful because she writes like she is talking to friends, as she describes.  I got the chance to ask her if she could describe her style in two words (my favorite question).  She said, "Not in two words, but in two sentences."  Her style is a mix of tomboy style and feminine elegance.

Garance was so nice and funny, just like she is in her blog.  We were so lucky to have Ms. Dore at SMU.  I'm just glad my class ended in time to meet her!

With Krystal Schlegel

 Spiked shoes are so in - Garance's Valentino shoes

 Krystal's fabulous boots

Garance was so nice and took pictures with everyone