Oh Monday...back again so soon?  I swear the weekends get shorter and shorter every week, but I'm all smiles this Monday because I only have a 4 day work week and my family will be here by Friday, so all is good today!!  And because xmas is going to be here before you know it I'm trying to wear all my Christmasy things before next Monday, like this maroon velvet boyfriend tee.  

Can I just say that I'm so happy that velvet made an appearance this season?  It turns something like a simple oversized tee into something a little bit fancy and because I need a little more fancy in my life I paired it with a vintage black sequin beanie and a sparkly statement necklace because go big or go home right?  And if that wasn't enough I layered it with a polka dot ruffle slip and some flares because why not...it is the season for giving and this outfit is giving major fashionista vibes!  What are you wearing to sparkle this week???

 You guys...we are more than halfway through September which means the best part of the year is almost here!!  This is the time of year that I live for...sweaters and halloween, beanies and birthdays, luxe fabrics and xmas...I mean the list just goes on and on!  And while it's still in the 90s, when I leave my apt for work in the morning there is a subtle chill in the air and that's all I need to put a little smirk on my face because it's FALL!!!

And this outfit has all the fall trends.  So this floral velvet number is actually a dress, but it has super skinny straps and is really low cut, so personally, I would never wear it as a dress but when it's worn underneath this poncho-esque burnt orange sweater it just looks like the cutest little mini skirt and ta da...a super cute look!!  And of course I had to pair it with some cheetah flats because cheetah is life!  

i know...it's been a month...you can yell at me if you want...

but instead you can be REALLY EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  (yes, that many exclamation points excited)

why you ask?  i can't tell you...

a) bc it's not a definite...yet (but it will be, right universe?)

b) bc i don't want to jinx it...but it's going to happen (bc i said so)

c) bc i love leaving you in suspense:)  (i'm laughing my evil laugh now)

i know, i'm mean...BUT just because i can't tell you what's going on doesn't mean i can't SHOW you what it involves....

HOORAY!!!!

sneak peek at mila rose holiday 2011 collection

(yes i realize it's july and i'm working on holiday bands...welcome to fashion...)