My Review for PREEN's Fall '12 Collection

Its Fashion Week in New York & although I'm not there hanging out in the city hoping someone will just look at me & invite me to their show, I have been stalking all the fashion sites for the latest designers that have debuted their fall collections. & Today I spotted Preen's fall '12 line on style.com & every piece had ME written all over it!



Yall know I am an avid spokesperson for floral print & the first model that walks the runway is wearing a knee-length skirt full of it. I was sold on EVERYTHING that followed after that. The show consisted of a loud pop of color that usually isn't consistent with the theme of fall. However, I think that's what I loved most about it. I'm always trying to rock floral in the fall & I feel self-conscious because I'm getting all these crazy looks. Well whose the crazy one now haters! HA!



Honestly, while scrolling through the slide show my mind drifted kind of like it is now & I pictured myself leaving my luxury condo in Manhattan that has floor-to-ceiling windows by the way. Anyways, I'm headed to my office as an editor of so&so magazine wearing the runway looks. & as My driver opens the car door to take me to so&so headquarters, people are gawking with jealousy saying "B*tch*! lol

But back to my present reality,



I see stylemaven Solange, IDEAL ICON Zoe Saldana, as well as Keri Washington rocking a few of these looks. This is right up my alley! What do you guys think?

"I D.efine E.very Aspect of L.ife" 

photos: style.com

NetaPorter says I deserve this PS1 clutch for Valentines

I was scrolling through my favesite NetaPorter's weekly online magazine & stopped dead in my tracks when I saw this PS1 neon yellow snakeskin clutch with the caption "You deserve it". & while they may have left off "for Valentines" I took it upon myself to go ahead & include it.

This Proenza Schouler bag is too cute & it's a perfect replacement for those nasty chocolates people always try to give you!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY, IDEAL LOVES YOU! :-) xoXO

"I D.efine E.very A.spect of L.ife"

Singer Adele Covers VOGUE!

Remember when everyone's favorite UK soul singer Adele first came out with her hit "Rolling in the Deep" & I told you guys I couldn't get it out of my head for weeks? Well recently she swept the Grammy's winning an award for that very song along with 5 others for her album 21 & it was SO well deserved! I love me some her! & The songstress continues her winning streak being the cover girl for the March issue of Vogue!!! She looks beautiful. My ONLY gripe is I wish they would have done a full body shot for the cover instead of just her face, but it is Vogue so baby steps I guess....















I read her entire featured article on vogue.com & the girl is FUNNY! She said a big misconception about her is that she's always in a funk based on her music & that's not the case. When asked about if men would be scared to date her seeing as though her last two cds have been about her "rubbish" relationship with her boyfriend Adele says:

"I’m wifey material! I’m great. No one’s got to be brave. It’s not like, ‘You fuck me over and I’m going to write a record and make you the most hated man in the world.’ I am never writing a breakup record again, by the way. I’m done with being a bitter witch"

I D.efine E.very A.spect of L.ife'

source: vogue.com

Rihanna SHUTS DOWN the '12 Grammy's Red Carpet

The 2012 Grammy's took place last night & while watching E!'s Red Carpet pre show I had already decided that Katy Perry was going to be my best dressed. Well that is until Rihanna stepped on the scene.



& I'm not just saying this because I STAN for her! The Barbados singer rocked a custom black gown with a plunging neckline, open back, & split that she helped design with Armani. The dress was simple yet sexy & she looked FANTASTIC!

KATY PERRY

Rihanna's bestie, Katy Perry was my second choice for best dressed gal of the night. The Ellie Saab dress was glamorous & the fact that she matched it with her blue hair made the look very "Grammy's rock&roll". I thought she looked Awesome!

Now for my worst dressed....

NICKI MINAJ

That prize goes to Nicki Minaj! This red riding hood cape really didn't make sense to me until I saw her performance which was some sort of religious exorcism for Roman. Anyways, I understand she was going for a shock value but these kind of stunts have been pulled so much with her & Lady Gaga (remember the egg from last year?) I'm kind of over it. Honestly the only thing that surprised me about Nicki's get up was that it was designed by Versace. I didn't know they made clothes that covered up so much.

FERGIE

Runner up for worst dressed goes to my girl Fergie who wore a couture lace Jean Paul Gaultier gown. I have to say the only thing that bothered me about this look was her choice of undergarments. Those big draws were a BIG NO! & I tried to give her the benefit of the doubt thinking she took the ENTIRE look straight from the runway. However, when I did my research I saw the original model wore a thong underneath her gown.  Fergie didn't have to go push the envelope that far, but those granny panties were just unacceptable. As an international pop star, I think Fergie should've known better & that's why I put her on my worst dressed list. If it weren't for that, this look could've worked.

RANDOM GUEST WITH GUNS?!?!!

Oh & to this lady right here! Whoever she is, to her I say "ABSOLUTELY NOT"! I tell ya that Lady Gaga will have you looking a plum dumb FOOL! lol

Did you guys watch the Grammy's what did you think?

"I D.efine E.very A.spect of my L.ife"

photos: nydailynews.com

Life and Style with Dana

Hello IDEALists! My name is Dana, and I am obsessed with: beauty products, the show Chopped on Food Network, and any and all things HGTV. I'll be contributing from time to time on the latest in foodie news, home design, and beauty products.

 

Look For Less: Isabel Marant's High Top Wedge Sneaker

Celebs know they have been lovin themselves some Isabel Marant wedge sneakers lately, RIGHT? To me they look like the kind of shoes that you'd try on & question if they look cute on your feet. (Come on I know I'm not the only 1 that does this) & somehow I think my answer would be NO! Plus considering it always takes me a minute to jump on a bandwagon, they're not necessarily my taste as of now , but hell who am I? IDEAL ICON Tracee Ellis Ross is one of the many stars to rock them as well & she is the QUEEN of knowing what's HAUTE. 

& For those of you who like them too the popular sneaks are available at retailers like Barney's & Nemains & run between $680-$760.



 

However, if you don't have that kind of cash laying around or you'd rather spend it on a pair of  Giuseppe's rather than gym shoes  Ash also makes a similar style that's sold on my favesite shopbop.com. You'll save at least $4oo as they only cost $225, $250 at the most.

You're Welcome :-)

"I D.efine E.very A.spect of my L.ife"

photos: coolspotters.com, shopbop.com