For The Love of Quality

Here is what you were waiting for, the must-have list of pieces you won't find your best friend wearing. These pieces were chosen carefully and are timeless, versatile, and have delicate details that will catch your eye.

MY PRECIOUS

Kevia Jewelry - $288

Amethyst & Cubic Zirconia

These sweet earrings will take your basics up a notch. All I see are numerous outfits transformed by this one-of-a-kind earring.

STRANDED HARDWARE

Danijo - $430

Simple.... in a modern way. For the minimalist who seeks quality and structured details that make a piece lay just right.

EMBRACE IMPERFECTION

Nina Peter - $575

It's the right decision to appreciate the skewed, asymmetrical, unevenness of pieces that create their sense of wonder. You can't miss this piece even if you tried.

HIGH END PREP

Tommy Hilfiger - Fall 2011 Runway

If you were to decide upon a timeless dress with flair, this is it. Tommy's preppy signature is more than khaki pants and crew neck sweaters, his fall collection can only be summed up in two words: effortless glamour.

FALL IN LOVE AGAIN....AND AGAIN

Valentino Booties - $1,695

Roses are red, violets, are blue, these are sparkly black and see through too! 

"I love beautiful clothes, so when fashion became about grunge and minimalism I never followed. I think those trends were very offensive for women. I always say I am here to make women look beautiful and not like fools or crazy fashion victims." - Valentino

Holiday Fashion Finds Under $50

Unique Pieces for your holiday festivities all under $50, these are some of my most unique finds this past week. Enjoy!

STONES LIKE NO OTHER

Armani Exchange - $28

How many hoop and pearl stud earrings do you already own? Go for a new shape to add to your collection of favorite pieces.

BRIGHT LIGHT

Anthropology - $42

Looking for color? Go for color-blocked strands to wear this season and next.

WORK THOSE WEDGES

Clooney by Coconuts - $49.97

Yes they are suede, but can be worn during fall/winter too! Just make sure it's not raining outside.

CARRY ON

DSW - $29.95

Big enough to fit your wallet and cell, stylish enough to show off.

MY KIND OF DRESS

Miss Selfridge - $45

What I can never pass up is a dress I can wear with pretty much anything from a cardigan, jacket, or faux fur wrap. Made to be worn day or night.

"Grab the holidays by the horns in head-turning party attire." -Harper's Bazaar, January 2012

What not to wear to the holiday festivities

SPRING DRESSES

I have seen this one too many times. A cotton strapless lime green summer dress worn with a white cardi is not going to cut it. At least wear a skirt top combo if you do not have a dress to wear.

BLACK HEAD TO TOE

Dress by: Stella McCartney

This is your time to shine! Black shoes, black tights, and a black dress can be a downer. If you do decide to wear a little black dress, change it up with bold jewelry, metallic/sparkly shoes, leather, or fur. This dress above works, the subtle detailing in the sheer sleeve, the polka dots, the fit, the heels with the nude strap, it looks just eye-catching!

HEELS YOU CAN'T WALK IN

Shoe: Enzo Angiolini

It is sad to see a woman who looks beautiful and can't strut her look. Save yourself the pain and the silliness and wear a smaller heel (if you can walk in 4 in+ shoes, go right ahead).

LAST YEAR'S DRESS

Parties mean lots of pictures. It's ok to re-wear dresses but not for the same exact party with a roomful of the same people. Find a new dress or find a way to change up your LBD.

BAD HAIR + FLAWLESS OUTFIT

Rachel Zoe in Harper's Bazaar August 2011

You've seen it. An outfit to die for and the beauty part got lost somewhere along the getting dressed session (or there was a loss of time). Plan accordingly, schedule an appointment with the nail salon a day before, get your hair done by a professional if you cannot do it yourself, and it only take about 15 minutes to do your own make-up. Planning will avoid the last minute stress.

"My legacy would be that you don't have to give up anything. You can be chic but have a sense of humor, you can be sexy but comfortable, you can be timeless but fresh," he says in a moment that would make Oprah proud. "I think to be empathetic is the greatest gift you can have as a designer." 

-Michael Kors 

Read more: Michael Kors's Personality - Quotes About Michael Kors - Harper's BAZAAR