Modern Mix

I was very fortunate to be a guest at the exquisite book signing event for the new inspirational, beautiful and useful design book Modern Mix by Eddie Ross with Jaithan Kochar.  The event was organized and hosted by Elizabeth of the Entertaining and Lifestyle Blog, Pretty Pink Tulips at The Apawamis Club in Rye, NY.  J.McLaughlin contributed to the stunning decor by providing the colorful reusable bags, gift certificates packaged beautifully and a local Rye home design store, Nest Inspired Home provided a generous raffle prize.  Outdoors Contained, a local Rye business, provided unique centerpiece arrangements and talented Rye photographer Stefan Radtke chronicled the event.

It was a fabulous “Modern Mix” of fashion as well!  I was pleased and proud to see the attendees in chic, classic and current ensembles with plenty of on trend touches like lace, fur, tassels, fringe, suede and so on.  Enjoy the fashion show that follows…

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Elizabeth of Pretty Pink Tulips with Jaithan (l) and Eddie (r).                            Photo by:  Stefan Radtke

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Elizabeth setting up event looking chic and beautiful in classic black and white with a fabulous tassle necklace.                                                                                               Photo by: Stefan Radtke

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Elegant, chic and on trend in a MSGM dress with lace and leather detail.      Photo by: Stefan Radtke

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Rocking the 70s trend in a great suede fringe skirt.                                                  Photo by: Stefan Radtke

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Updating a classic boucle dress with a trendy fur accessory.                        Photo by: Stefan Radtke

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Fur accessory with a classic winter white dress and a beautiful jewel tone dress with embellished fabric.

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Missoni skirt with a classic knee-high boot and exotic animal print with chic bootie.

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Celine Micro Luggage handbag and Hermes enamel printed bracelet.       Photo by: Stefan Radtke

 

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Table decor was colorful and thoughtful!

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Modern Mix for each attendee.                                                    Photo by: Stefan Radtke

 

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Table centerpieces were each unique and containers were sourced at a local vintage gift shop.

The lunch event was the perfect “Modern Mix” of style, inspiration, elegance, creativity, fashion, fun and friends!!

Thank you Elizabeth and thanks for stopping by…Cynthia

 

 

Pre Owned Luxury Handbags

Trendlee.com brings preowned luxury handbags in excellent condition to you at a discount with authenticity guaranteed and free returns!!  It offers an outstanding collection of luxury brands like: Alaia, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Celine, Chanel, Chloe, Fendi, Gucci, Jason Wu, Jimmy Choo, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Narcisco Rodriguez, Prada, Roberto Cavalli, Stella McCartney, The Row, Tod’s and Zac Posen to name a few.

The pictured bags that follow are available as of today (9/30/15).    If at any point you decide to make a purchase save yourself an additional 5% by using code CYNTHIAHUDSON at checkout.  If interested in checking out the website click here.

They have a partner website Rebagg.com which is a convenient and easy to use site to sell your luxury handbag that is in great condition but you no longer want or use.  They offer quick quotes, upfront guaranteed payment, no consignment and free pickup/delivery.  For optimized pricing use referral code “cynthiahudson”.

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Chanel Mademoiselle Top Flap Quilted Caviar Jumbo

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Hermes Birkin Chocolate and Rose Shocking with Palladium Hardware medium

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Hermes Evelyne Crossbody Generation III Clemence PM medium

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Louis Vuitton L Hobo Mahina Leather medium

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Ralph Lauren Hobo Pony Hair medium

 

Hope you enjoy this fun way of finding gently used, preowned luxury handbags at a more affordable price and perhaps sell one to make room for new!!

Thanks for stopping by….Cynthia

Striped tee with white jeans 3 ways

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Shopping my closet,  playing around with pieces in my wardrobe and putting different outfits together is happy time for me.  For Women over 40 the loss of a defined waist starts to become a reality. So using techniques that do not draw attention to the middle, like leaving tops out and choosing jeans that have a high waist, are helpful in camouflaging that area.

Two very basic pieces – a Gap striped relaxed black and white t-shirt and Gap 1969 destructed resolution true-skinny high-rise jeans are combined to create three classic yet different black and white looks.

First is the casual outfit.  I turned up the jeans a bit to create a cuff and mixed the pieces with a black denim jacket, super comfortable Roxy Ventura Crochet slip-on sneakers, my silver Nantucket basket necklace, diamond studs and Chanel sunglasses.

 

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Pulled hair back in an unfussy, low, casual pony tail that I don’t pull through all the way.

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A black bird paid a visit and landed on the white fence – perfectly black and white!

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The second is a comfortable day out shopping outfit.  Worn with BP booties from Nordstrom, carrying a red tote from Zara with an Hermes red enamel H bracelet.  Bringing in the pops of red makes the outfit more fun.

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Lastly, the dressiest outfit of the three.  Wearing platform heeled sandals by Vince Camuto…

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…with a fringed black clutch and a statement ring by Tous and…

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Front and Back Chain Stud Drop earrings by TopShop.

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One rainy day or any day, spend a little time picking out a few pieces and mix them with different shoes and accessories and see if you can create one outfit, 3 ways!

Photos by the talented Carola Muis www.carolamuis.com

Effortless Chic in a Jumpsuit

Wouldn’t it be nice to wake up in the morning, slip into one thing, look totally chic and be comfortable?

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It’s possible with a jumpsuit!  They are great pieces for looking chic and pulled together effortlessly.  Available in a variety of styles and fabrics – the only effort needed is in finding the right one to best flatter your figure.

Paige denim makes the featured jumpsuit. It could be worn with a dressier wedge or heel but the fabric and the design are suited to casual dressing.  Wear a slip-on sneaker and it is a super casual but still chic look.  The cotton fabric is so soft and comfortable it feels like loungewear!

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Worn with open-toe stacked booties by Steve Madden and a fringe clutch by Santana found at DSW.

(Tip:  Update your wardrobe with inexpensive, trendy accessories that look high quality.)

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Wearing an Hermes enamel printed bracelet with a Stella & Dot leather wrap bracelet.  The ring is by Marco Bicego.  The hoop earrings are by Roberto Coin.

 

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Have you jumped into purchasing a jumpsuit??  I would love to know!!

All photos are by the talented Carola Muis – www.carolamuis.com.