Wardrobe Therapy

It’s one of the easiest and inexpensive ways to update your look…The Cocktail Ring! For some of us, this is just enough sparkle to be seen from miles away and what lady doesn’t love that?

Here are some fun and fabulous rings to slide on your right hand before heading out for dinner. Need to be heard? It’s practically like wearing a microphone in a loud bar! Best news yet, affordable and chic!

available at www.bergdorfgoodman.com

available at www.bananarepublic.com

available at www.jcrew.com

available at www.neimanmarcus.com

available at www.fredflare.com

available at www.net-a-porter.com

Also visit local shoppes for fun Cocktail rings. We love the vintage selections at Collier West and the elegant rings at Jeffrey Thomas!

Make everyday a runway.

24 hours and counting..the grand opening soiree of The Wardrobe Cincinnati is almost here!  Lesley has been busy, busy getting the final details ironed out so that when the doors at 6904 Miami Avenue open at 10am tomorrow, the public will get to view the amazing assortment of womens’ high-end clothing! Meredith and I will be heading South to the city of Cincy to style all of the fancy fashionistas.  Anyone wanting to visit the store, can ride with us! Comment if you need more details!

Everybody knows that a great pair of shoes and a fashionable handbag can go a long way… we believe that summer shades also fall into this category. So many shapes and colors to choose. Designers have really “uped the anty” this season. We have found many styles that range from $17.99 to $350. So for those fashionistas that find they always leave a pair behind (or their behind finds them) we have a range for everyone to choose!

The Avaiator
Available at www.asos.com

$21

Designer: Ray Ban
Available at www.shopbop.com

 $129

Designer: Dita
Available at www.shopbop.com
 

 $275

The Tortoise Frames
Designer: Ksubi
Available at www.ksubi.com

$225

Designer: Alex + Chloe
Available at www.alexandchloe.com
 
$190 

Oversize Frames.. aka Jackie O
Designer: Oliver Peoples
Available at www.oliverpeoples.com 

$325

Designer: Isaac Mizrahi
Available at www.target.com 

$17.99

The Protectors
Designer: Dior
Available at www.saks.com

$350

Designer: Juicy Couture
Available at www.eluxury.com
 
$145

With the “Sex and the City” Movie coming to theaters on May 30… which lovely lady is your style icon?

Carefree Carrie
Who can’t adore the fashion icon that Patricia Fields has made out of this character.
Bold, Daring, Not Afraid to try anything. Prints and Patterns mixed. Always overdone… but in a fashionable way. Pieces to try (or admire):
Available at www.neimanmarcus.com 

Tuck your hair back and add your own “Carrie Bradshaw” flower for instant chic.
Available at www.mydivascloset.com

Sexy Samantha
For the woman who loves to “bare all”, and never goes home alone…
Some Purrrfect Pieces:
Available at www.eluxury.com

Add a dose of “sex kitten”
Available at www.asos.com

Park Avenue Perfect Charlotte
Pretty and put together at all times. Who doesn’t have this girlfriend in their group?
Available at www.eluxury.com

Judith Leiber Clutch
Available at www.bergdorfgoodman.com

Mensa Miranda
Smart, Successful, Independent. A woman who always speaks her mind.
Available at www.nordstrom.com

Add a bag that is as smart as she is…
Available at www.saks.com

Be bold. Be adventurous..Find your own inner fashion icon.
Make Everyday a Runway. 

Why is it that the day before a cocktail event… we always panic on our dresses (that would definitely work), but decide we need to get something new?  I’m currently in this situation.  I have tried to blame it on our current weather…but I think I already have made up in my mind that I want something new. 

Searching for the perfect cocktail dress can be tricky.  So many things to factor in, whether it be wedding attire (you can’t compete with the bride or bridesmaids), a charity event (the anxiety of showing up to an event wearing the same thing as someone else) or a best friend’s birthday bash (how low is too low)?
Daily we search for THE perfect dress for people.. and these are our finds of the day. 

Top Favorite Scenarios
Cousin Carrie’s Wedding.  Invitation reads:  ”Black-Tie Optional”.   I love the fluidity of this dress by Diane Von Furstenberg, available at www.barneys.com.

The “After-Work” Charity Event.  Attire:  Cocktail Chic.
I’m not always the #1 Rebecca Taylor fan.  However, this dress is quite charming.  I love the detail of the open back on the dress.  Quite sophisticated in the front, and sexy in the back.   
Available at www.shopbop.com
                

Cocktail Attire.  Benefit for the Fundraiser of your Choice. 
For all of the women who no longer love their arms, a complaint that is often heard, this dress by Tracy Reese is a classic.  The black/white colorway always looks timeless and the ease of this dress is perfect for after-dinner dancing.  
Available at www.eluxury.com

For the babymakers (and even those who aren’t) who have several events to attend this summer and are feeling desperate to find something sophisticated, yet comfortable.  Armsale has the most beautiful dress in pale gray.  
Available at www.neimanmarcus.com

My Best Friend’s Birthday.  Attire:  Downtown Girl Chic. 
I love this dress..dress it up with bronze grecian sandals.. dress it down with gladiator flats and a denim jacket.  So chic.
Available at www.thewardrobecincinnati.com 

There are so many beautiful dresses to pick from.  I’ve just found mine.  I’ll show pics next week…Let us know if you have found yours. 

Keep Making Everyday a Runway

Our web launch party was a success!  After much planning (and many nights of drinking red wine!) our evening went off without a hitch.  We wanted to share our pics..and say thank you to Chuck and Mary of Camelot Cellars for a wonderful evening.  Also, to our “main” man - Brandon for creating an amazing website.. that allows all of you to ask questions and communicate with us on a daily basis! 

Trying to find the swimwear that best “suits” your style?

South Beach Babes
For those ultra-glamour girls with ultra-lean limbs (and even those that need a little lift) Opt for a halter top. Functional and fabulous. Available victoriassecret.com
 

Southern Girls always provide sweetness. For the women who aren’t ready to graduate to a one-piece, but no longer want to bare it all.

Not feeling the bikini’s anymore and want to let your stomach breathe? Check out nordstrom.

Hampton Honeys.
Think fashion. Big Sunglasses. Gucci Tote. For the ladies who have a “hope chest” Try intermixonline.com

Maine Squeeze
For all of the “country club” cuties, make the men stare and the women adore…
www.lilypulitzer.com 

wardrobetherapyllc.com is set to launch April 17th! We hope you find our website to be an interactive “closet” where you can ask questions, give comments, and receive tips on fashion trends around the globe! The first 10 new visitors to comment on this post will receive a COMPLIMENTARY consultation! This is a $75 value, where a wardrobe consultant will analyze your personal closet.

As always we love to hear from the fashionistas out there…keep the armoire open! It’s official; we’ve come “out-of-the-closet”, well, so to speak.

Get to commenting and don’t forget to leave at least an email address!