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The first day of summer is vastly approaching, living here in Florida, summer has not officially arrived but the weather apparently has not been issued the memo. It’s been quite toasty to say the least and as the temperature increases, the shoulders, midriff and the toes come out to be seen. I love it when we get to show off our summer bodies by wearing some of the hottest summer looks. Here are a few items that would look good and keep you cool during those summer nights & days.

DKNY Pull on dress

Parker Double Flared sleeve dress

White Tiered Mini-Dress

Nine West Ideal

Report Signature Pamona Sandal

Hollywould Nicola Heel

I love a bargain, my site is dedicated to finding great designer deals and letting you know where to get them. I found a great place right in my own little neighborhood! It’s called Mosh Posh and it’s located at 500 S Howard Avenue here in Tampa.

While I offer my own little consignment service, she has something that I don’t. She has a cute shop that you can go and peruse through, tons of jeans, great prices on shoes (which you KNOW I love) and she has a great staff to help you find what you need. If you are in town, make sure to stop by and see Lauren, she is a really nice lady and she has a great selection of designer goods. Check out what she has to say and some of the designer steals I found while on my trip there.

It’s All In The Jeans

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Let’s face it, you can buy a pair of jeans anywhere and at any price point so why would I talk about jeans on my blog? Well, not all jeans are created equal, that’s why. First off, if you want a pair of jeans that look great but are only manufactured in small quantities, then I’m going to give you a great option. Feranda Jeans are a brazilian brand that only manufactures 600 styles per year. Once that style is sold out, they never manufacture it again. The great thing about this is if you are like me, you don’t like to see what you’re wearing all over the place. I always laugh when those celebrity magazines do the comparison of two celebrities wearing the same thing and asks which of them is wearing it better. With only 600 styles to cover the country, how many times do you think you will see your jeans on someone else?

I personally enjoy Brazilian jeans because they were some of the first jeans that suited a woman with curves, in fact, if you are flat in the rear, brazilian jeans will not look good on you. Buy them if you want but I promise, they are made to enhance curves. Feranda jeans, like many designer jeans, are made with very high quality material. These jeans are also pre-washed twice to prevent shrinkage so when you try them on, they fit like a glove and will continue to fit this way.

The store here in Tampa has quite a selection and again, if your size is sold out in a particular style, chances are you missed out. I love this because nothing bothers me more than to be out and have someone say “I have that same blouse, jeans, shoes…” I am willing to pay a little more to get something that I feel will be seen less by others. While Feranda Jeans does not have an online shopping cart, they are all too happy to ship you a pair if you find that perfect style that you would like to have. If you are in Tampa, be sure to stop by and see the wide array of clothing offered (they do have more than jeans). Let me know what you think, I’m sure you’ll love them just as much as I love mine.

Feranda Jeans is located at 1920 W. Platt in Tampa, FL, when you stop by, please tell Gerry I said hello!

Happy Shopping!

I have never met a stranger, I stop women randomly on the street and compliment shoes, clothes and anything else I think makes them look great. Sooo, I decided to take my new video camera out with me and check out what people were wearing. I encountered Claudia who was visiting the States from Germany. She was not only looking great in her casual wear but she was also gracious and patient as I fumble with my new camera. We had a laugh at my expense but still captured her great look. I hope to bring you more fashion from the street each Friday. Without further adieu, here is Claudia and her silver accents.

Everyone that knows me, knows my love for shoes. What I think they may not know is while I don’t own as many purses as I do shoes, I own quite a few. I also, like many of us, like designer clothes. As far as purses are concerned though, I’m a Coach girl, it has been a difficult transition for me to carry anything other than a Coach since I’ve carried them for well over 20 years. However, I’ve seen some other designers that I have just fallen in love with and therefore, I found that I was denying myself some simple pleasures by not adding them to my wardrobe.

As I gained more knowledge (partially because my best friend is about purses the way I am about shoes) and she knows style, afterall, her name is really Elizabeth Taylor, no kidding, that’s her name! I learned that designer bags are my friends. LOL, they are! They carry all of my gunk around without saying “Hey! Do you have any idea how much I cost?”, they travel with me rain or shine and never

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complain if they get wet & they would never say, “Um, excuse me, you KNOW you should change purses today because you’re NOT going to wear me with THAT!” as I make a quick run to the grocers. Some of the labels I’ve learned to love, boy if they could complain would probably even wonder how they got here.

They should be on the arm or shoulder of some high powered woman in Miami, New York or somewhere other than Tampa, Florida.

One of the designers that offers great stuff is Balenciaga. Considering the fact that they are part of the Gucci Group, it’s no wonder that this is a great find. These bags are made of the softest leather ever! The leather comes from lambskin and is softer than a baby’s bottom! The most poplular styles are motorcycle inspired and one of the things I really like about them are the little mirrors that come attached. I know that’s silly but I like it. This bag stands out like no other with the studs, the mini tassels and the weathered look of the leather. Love these and hope to add many of them to my collection. The price point on these bags start at around $295 for a wallet and $1700 for the purse.

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Balenciaga offers other items besides purses. Have you ever heard the expression, “_________ is so good, it would make me slap my mother”? Well, they have a motorcycle jacket that I know my daughter would slap me to have, she loves this kind of stuff. (She’s going to laugh when she sees this). Balenciaga is no stranger to making people look good. Afterall, Balenciaga has dressed royalty & todays celebrities as well (not that many of them are noted for having great taste). Balenciaga has shaped fashion for decades. These designs are femine, classy & sexy.

Balenciaga knows how to cover a woman and make her feel and look feminine. This line has shown that it can stand the test of time, afterall, it was started in 1914 and is still around today! The next time you get the opportunity to invest in something luxurious for yourself, check out Balenciaga, you’ll be glad you did!

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