Celebrating Mardi Gras in Purple, Green and Gold

Posted on February 21st, 2012 by Monica
under Boutiques, Chic, Dresses, Fabulous, Fashionistas, Mardi Gras.

Cushnie Silk Strap Dress

DVF Purple Forest Top

Milly Print Bias

Monrow Cap Slee Tee Dress

Willow Tuck Front Pants

Simply put the carnival season is ending today with Fat Tuesday.  And as we celebrate Mardi Gras and usher in Spring, what better way that to celebrate in the colors of the season – purple, green and gold.

  • This print silk blouse features a jacquard pattern. Tie detail and ruching at high neck. Sleeveless.
  • Cushnie’s silk dress features a V neck and a front slit. Double spaghetti straps.
  • From Willow, these slouchy silk pants feature asymmetrical draping and a hidden back zip. 
  • DVF brings us this purple forest, racer-back, print silk-chiffon tank features a looped scarf detail at the scoop neck. Rounded front hem.
  • This long silk dress features a deep V neck and an open back. Ruching at waist. Hidden side zip. Spaghetti straps. Double-layered at bodice.
  • This formfitting scoop-neck jersey dress features a rounded hem. Sleeveless.

    Happy Mardi Gras Fashionistas! 

Babs Bibb Maxi Dress

Until the next style adventure,

Monica

*Outfits inspired by ShopBop.com – one of Charm Chat’s premier online boutiques.

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Smart Communication Leads to a Seamless and Sophisticated Life

Posted on February 14th, 2012 by Monica
under Fashionista, US Cellular.

Dear Girlfriends,

Being ‘smart’ with my smart phone has been an asset in my everyday life.   Going from client meetings to scheduling events, we’ve been able to navigate, stay in touch and remain balance while toting our smart phone.

We can go from balancing our lives as busy moms, to arranging a date night with our husband by text or email – its crucial when you only have a few minutes to spare but not enough time to swipe and dial.  Yet, when needing to chat, simply make the telephone call or text ‘call me’ –it works all the time for those who want to be ‘in touch’ with a voice on the other end.

Fashionista Monica on Smartphone

Cell phones have become a key part of our lives. And making yourself available and personal on a daily basis takes effort, discipline and time.  When scheduling a fashion event to attend with other colleagues, we can share contacts or send a group text message.  Our cell phones have been a device you can take anywhere.

We can’t live or breathe without our cell phones in today’s world.  Its our connection to clients, colleagues, strategic partners, fashion innovators – let alone family and friends.  The cell phone has gone from a luxury to a necessity – and personally puts us more in touch with those near and far.  Our personal relationships and business meetings seem to thrive due to our daily ‘online’ connections and when we actually get to see that person we’re in touch with them directly. 

All in all, cell phones and smart phones take us around the word and back – all in an instant.

Until the next adventure,

Monica

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