SEQUINS

Hey!

Besides leopard, my other signature is happy sequins. I know the stores are saying they are in. BUT SERIOUSLY, when have they been out?? I have loved them my whole life. I love vintage sequins items because no one else will have the same. I have several vintage pieces in my collection that can't be found anywhere. I love a sequin tuxedo jacket with jeans and flats. Wear a sequin beret just hanging off your head on a casual day. I wore my pink vintage one and FIVE people stopped me and asked where I got, no joke. ( In Vega$ at Annie Creamcheese Vintage of course!) I love the new sequin Loubies and they come in various colors; a nice way to dress up a plain black dress. I am waiting for the just the right to time to pull out my vintage score of a pink sequin tank dress that can't be found anywhere! Maybe New Year's? We will see!
Get happy and sparkly!
What are you waiting for?
Have a Foxy day!
~Cherie

Matchy Matchy

This Post is for my friend Jen D. who likes to buy outfits.

There are some of us girls who just like to buy the complete outfit and be done. For some time, I didn't get it. But, I have come to appreciate it. When you get the whole outfit from soup to nuts, you feel relieved, the pressure is off. This tactic is great for a special event. It puts the pressure off and you are ready for said event. You get your jewelry, outfit, shoes, etc. and you are done. I sometimes feel though that this limits me to the "outfit" and then if I wear it again I might have to change it up and make it look different. I need a different shoe, or would add a belt. My sister enjoys just buying the whole she-bang and getting out of the store. I enjoy the hunt! Whatever your style is , stick to it and make it your own!

Happy Shopping Foxy people!!

~Cherie

Knee High Boots & hats

Hey Foxy people!

There is nothing I love more than hats & boots. I can't turn down any kind of hat! My two faves of the moment are the fedora ( really slanty) and the sequin beret. Man, if you haven't tried a hat, please do it. They are SO much fun. Also, I have been trying out the knee high boots and sweet jesus, I heart them!! Wear anyway you like, but I can't resist wearing them with a skirt. I know, I know, I run the risk of looking pretty womanish, but I don't care! If loving boots and hats is wrong, then I don't want to be right!!!!! So go get a hat , tilt to the side and pretend to be from the Mod Squad.

Have a Foxy day!

~Cherie

Expensive Versus Cheap?

Hey Fashion Foxes!

My friend DECKS said to me the other day, "Cherie, I went to Nordstrom's shoe salon. It was very fun to look at all the shoes.But I don't understand why certain shoes are more expensive. What gives? Are they MADE better?" I thought about it. The next day I happened to wear a pair of gladiators I picked up at Kohl's for $34.99. If something is trendy, I'll buy cheap and throw out. WELL, seriously, I wore them TWO times. The soles had a hole in them by the end of the day. I walked into DECKS' room to show her. The Answer is YES, cheap shoes are just that: CHEAPLY MADE!!! So now, I am out $34.99. I could have used that towards a better pair. Now, my sweet hubby bought me a pair of BRIAN ATWOOD PUMPS!! They came in the mail the other day and GALS, they are sweet. They are made in Italy and let me tell you, they are made beautifully. The soles are prettier then any shoe I have ever seen. The suede is high quality and the stitching is impeccable. So my advice is this, if you don't mind a trendy shoe wearing out quickly, have fun. If you want something that will last longer, go better name, quality, etc. If your birthday or a holiday is coming up, treat yourself, YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE! ;)

Have a FOXY DAY!

~Cherie

Cherie's Fabulous Fall Forecast

Hey Foxy Fashion Divas!

Well, time to dust off the boots! The two things I love about fall are leather jackets and boots!

This season it's all about the over-the-knee boots! You can go flat or high, but wear them over the knee. Get the leather or suede and wear them over leggings and jeans. Now, the boyfriend jean is still going strong, so wear a cropped bootie to update. OR, you can wear tights with a thick sandal and get some mileage out of the sandal. I have been stocking up on tights galore! The big IT item this season is the Boyfriend jacket! Get black, snug, a little long and roll up sleeves. Wear over white tee with jeans, booties and you are good to go! The leather jacket is still a moto style, go black or brown. I am seeing lots of pops of color also. Michael Kors did the fab neon. One piece will punch up a drab outfit. Of course, my fave, leopard stays strong! It NEVERS goes away people! This time of year though you should get some great deals on the summer stuff, pack away for next year, and you will surprise yourself with a new item;)

Make yourself happy this fall and go get something!

Have a Foxy day!

~Cherie

SUNNIES

Hey!

My fave sunglass picks! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Ray-Bans! My fave is the Wayfarer. I especially enjoy the large Wayfarers. The color selections are outrageous! I am just starting to maybe like the Nicole Richie-style of bug-eyes. I need to try some more on! Anyway, have fun, go cheap, go high-end, go color! Whatever you choose, have fun and be FOXY!

~Cherie

Have a Foxy day!

Fall Ahead

HIYA!

Okay, I know it is July, but we must start planning our Fall wardrobe. I am very excited about the over the knee boots hitting the stores! I am sooo glad I got my Frye boots last season! ( Thanks JP) Get yourself some knee high boots people! Next, deep plum is the color of the fall season, so look at what you have, and add that to the mix. I also see some neutral coats with bracelet sleeves to be worn with long colorful gloves. Of course, my fave, animal prints is coming on strong this season. I have my eye on a pair of leopard moccasinsand DVF leggings.:) The boyfriend jean is everywhere, are we tired yet? Nah! Wear 'em. But you need skinny jeans for the over-the-jean- boot look. Lastly, I have my eye on a gorge GOYARD bag. It MUST be monagrammed if you indulge! May need to pick one up in VEGA$!

What are you WAITING for? Poeple have already pre-ordered their stuff! GET ON IT!

Have a FOXY day!

~Cherie

Fakes are not in Fashion

Hey Foxy people!

Do not buy fakes! You are contributing to child labor if you do! You know they are made with shoddy materials anyway and you are just wasting your money! Treat yourself to something high quality for a special occasion in your life! The item will be special and you will feel better about yourself! Besides, do we really believe those backwards "Gs" are real GUCCIS?? NO!

Costume jewelry is fun and we know it is not trying to be something it is not!

So go out, treat yourself and be FOXY!

~Cherie

CPW

What is CPW? It stands for COST PER WEAR. When you are purchasing clothes, shoes, jewelry, etc, you can figure out if something is worth the price by dividing the number of times you might wear something into the price. For example, people think it is crazy to spend $200 on jeans right?? BUT, what if said jeans made you look AWESOME? What if, let's say, you wore them 10 times in one month? SO, that would make them like, 20 dollars per wear! Not so bad for jeans that make you feel awesome versus some jeans that make you feel uncomfortable. ARE WE ON THE SAME PAGE HERE???

So, next time you are thinking about splurging, use the CPW conversion to see if the item is worth it.

Have a Foxy Day!

~Cherie

P.S. Thanks Mr. Schenk, I knew Calcus would help me one day! LOL

Why I LOVE Christian Louboutins

When I see Christian Louboutin pumps, my heart starts thumping, my hands get sweaty, and my mouth goes dry. WHY does this happen? Have you seen them?? They are GORGEOUS!
The red sole is just beautiful, the platform is perfect and the shiny black patent makes me want to cry! I have not decided which pair I love the most. Do I want a class pair, back, regular heel? Or do I want something crazy that stands out? Do I like the leopard? I love the colors, but do I want black so the red sole stands out?? I think any pair will do! Check them out!

My new mantra is QUALITY over QUANTITY! Sure you can have a ton on Nine West shoes, but one pair of LOUBIES will set you on the right PATH!

DROOL WORTHY :http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/templates/SC.jhtml?itemId=cat5130731&parentId=cat000199&masterId=cat000149&navAction=index

~Have a FOXY DAY!
Cherie

Who wears short shorts?

Yeah! SHORTS are BACK!! Okay, so shorts are everywhere! For the daring, wear them super short! Why not? We only live once. For the more conservative, wear them slighty baggy with a tie waist. I saw tons of this style at Forever 21 for like 15 bucks!!! I LOVE the super baggy worn out cargi0-ish look at LUCKY. Wear with flip flops, gladiators or nice sandals!

What are you waiting for???

Get Foxy!

~Cherie

Sleek Black

There is nothing like a chic pair of black pants. If you work, you need several. They are a staple. You need HIGH QUALITY. If you go cheap, they won't last and will get all pilled and balled up! The best are by Tahari, Theory and on the lower end, the Express pant. Keep them on a hanger and dry clean them so they stay fresh!

Add ANY blouse, sweater and TEE and you are good to go!

Have them tailored to fit you!

Have a Foxy day!
~Cherie

Hat Attack

Wear a fedora today and feel like a new person! Target has some cute ones!

Get Foxy!

~Cherie

Tanks a lot!

The tank is a staple. You should have STACKS of them. This goes for men and children too. Thin, not too long, and no racerback is the way to go. I LOVE white and black. But, get colors too. If you really want to know, I LOVE BEDAZZLED, SCREEN PRINTED AND I even bought a tank dress to wear with a belt this season!

My FAVES: Mossimo for Target ( 6 BUCKS), Express, and Wet Seal (also 6 bucks) have the best tanks.

My son wears Target or Children's Place.

Hubby goes to Kohl's.

DON'T Spend a lot! But I find that hanging them, not using the dryer makes them retain the shape and they last longer.

What are you waiting for?

Have a Foxy day!

~Cherie

Jump in the Jean POOL!

Ahh... the jean..so simple, yet so complex. If you were to look into my closet and see my jeans....well, it's obscene. OKAY, as my niece says, "I have a problem and my dad has to deal with it!" LOL I heart jeans. I am always searching for the "right" pair. I love all washes, lengths, styles, etc. You name it, I love it. One day, my closet exploded due to the jeans. I mean it actually exploded. I heard a large bang ...and when I ran in, my beloved jeans were everywhere. When my dad came to fix said closet he just shook his head.

But alas, I am not ashamed. NOW , let's get to my fave jean picks.

My ALL time faves are AG jeans, Guess Premium, Seven DKNY ( for dark work styles), and Forever 21 for cheap trendy fixes. Lucky and Citizen have nice styles too. Oh and BEBE.

try them all on and buy multiples of the ones you love. But be careful, even though it is the same brand and size, each one is different.

What are you waiting for?

Have a Foxy Day!

~Cherie

Bangle ME

Bangles, Bangle ,Bangles,

Feeling blue, put on some noisy bangles before you leave the house. Wooden, beaded, enamel or lucite. Do it up! They are just right for the summer!

Have a Foxy Day!

~Cherie

Best choices for the price? Forever 21!

Plain White TEE

Hey!

Be sure to have a stack of your favorite plain white TEES in your closet! You know they are a staple! You grab with your jeans or cutoffs and GO!

My faves? Gap, Limited, Express, LnA.

What are you waiting for?

Have a Foxy day!

~Cherie

Fab Flats

Love my flats! What I love about ballet flats is what I love about any shoe, they make me happy:) I think you should have every color in your closet. You should also have a bejeweled pair as well. I can always find a place to to put sparkles! Of course, the best flats are by

TORY BURCH. If you don't have a pair, you should get off of this blog right NOW and go get them! Don't buy BORING black please! get a fun color. The orange ones are the most popular and my niece was just wearing them yesterday! <3>

So, WHAT are you waiting for CLICK , GO!

Have a Foxy day!

~Cherie

Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini

Ahhh....the beach. Are you READY?? I hope you have already purchased or tried on some bathing suits. My faves are from Vicky's Secret. I like that I can try them on at home! It seems like this season there are SOOOO many styles, cuts colors to choose from! Why not get a bright color!! Vicky's Secret also had some pretty beach wraps, cover-ups, etc. The stores seem low this year on Summer items due to the E CO NOMY. You still have time to get to the gym!!!

My fave...BCBG white ruffles!!!!

What are you waiting for?

Have a FOXY DAY!

~Cherie

Sexy Dresses

I want to warn you all NOT to wear a dress that looks maternity! If you have been there, done that you don't want to LOOK IT! I do not even go NEAR anything like that looks billowy! If I really like the dress I have to BELT it! Listen ladies, we work hard to look good at the gym, SHOW IT OFF!

Enough said!

Have a FOXY DAY!

~Cherie

Oh, BTW, HUGE SAKS sale starts today !!!!

Flirty Flippy Skirts

If the rain is bringing you down, ignore it and put on a fun skirt! Wear a bright color, throw on a worn denim jacket and go! Skirts are easy and can be dressed down with a plain white tee. The brand Aqua sole at Bloomies, has a PLETHORA of colors and styles to choose from. The price is right too! I am especially loving the ruffled, shorter styles I've seen around the stores. Be cute and have fun!

What are you waiting for???

Have a Foxy day!

~Cherie

Sky High HEELS

When it comes to shoes I LOVE them HIGH!!! Don't get me wrong I love my ballet slippers, but a HIGH HEEL makes me happy. I love LOUBIES, but the price is high. I know this is crazy but the Jessica Simpson line has the Loubie-look for a fraction of the cost, I know, I know they don't have the red sole though. BUT, the other brand I enjoy is Betsey Johnson and her shoes have a PINK bottom! PINK is even better, and the prices are reasonable.

What are you waiting for ?????

Go out and get FOXY!

Have a Foxy day!

~Cherie

Jewelry

It seems as if personalized pendants are really hot these days. I am really pining for a large gold initial swirl pendant. LC on the Hills had one on and it looked SOOOO right NOW. Even though gold prices are up, I am NOT going to any of those gold parties. I like my vintage gold. My fave piece is a gold snake necklace with ruby eyes from Italy passed down from aunt. No one else has it and that's why I love it! Pick a unique piece of jewelry and let it be YOUR signature...DON'T follow the trends!!!

Have a Foxy day!
~Cherie

Rain,Rain, Go AWAY!

Well, time to get the Wellies out! Everyone should have stylish rain gear. Do you? Listen, rain makes me sad, but when I put on my pink Hunter Wellies, I am happy again! They are the best boots for when it is rainy or slushy outside. Hunter Wellies come in so many colors, it makes it hard to choose! Try to get a color to jazz it up! Check out shopbop.com and they always have FREE SHIPPING! If you sign up on their site, you will also get coupon codes e-mailed to you, or google coupon codes anytime you are purchasing online! Or did you know that already...I HOPE so! Also, check NORDIES for Hunter boots as well.

What are you waiting for???

Have a Foxy day!
~Cherie

BOHO trend

BOHO baby! YES!!! Peasant blouses are ALL OVER THIS SEASON!! I personally think they never went anywhere! I saw every color and every price. The best embroidered, flowy blouses if you have some spare change are by a brand called JOIE. They are sometimes discounted at Century 21 if you are lucky to find them. Look on Bloomies site or Saks just to be inspired! My friend Jen. P rocks the BOHO chicness like nobody's business. I love the peasant blouse with really worn jeans and a great sandal.

What are you waiting for????

Men, DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT wear BOHO! You will look like a cast member from Hair!
Have a Foxy Day!
~Cherie

Pencil Skirts

Pencil skirts make me happy. I hope you all have one. You should have several. I love a crisp white one with a bold color and a kitten heel. My friend Alison rocks a denim one and makes it look hot! They make you feel sexy and professional!

What are you waiting for?? Get FOXY!

On the subject of CROCS...if you are over the age of 10 you SHOULD NOT be WEARING THEM.

Enough said.
~Have a Foxy day!
~Cherie

Hey!
I love a good sundress. Sundresses in various prints and colors are available everywhere and at every price point. I have seen many florals, and bold black and white prints. You can wear with flats or strappy heels. They are flattering on everyone and feel cool when it is hot!

The best sundresses in my opinion can be found at DVF. There are many on sale now, so what are you waiting for????

Men, PLEASE NO MANDALS WITH SOCKS....EVER! We will discuss CROCS tomorrow.

Have a Foxy day!
~Cherie

WHITE HOT

It's time to wear white! I don't follow any of those silly rules. When the weather is warm, take out your whites! Always have a crisp pair of white jeans on hand. I LOVE my white sundress!!!

Wear with any of the hot colors of the season and you are set! Men, you can wear a crisp white polo with your baggy cargo shorts!!!

So, what are you waiting for????

Have a Foxy day!
~Cherie

Sexy Sandals for the Season!

So what's the best sandals of the season? After perusing the stores, I saw an overflow of sexy strappy sandals. Thank goodness the gladiator lasted more than one season. There are sooo many styles, colors, and heights available! I personally love the embellished strappy sandals, whether it be beads, stones, studs, or jewels. If you are a newbie at these gladiators, take it slow, get a pair that does not go too high on the leg. If you love them, go CRAZY! Why not? Life is too short NOT to! If you have a plain dress from last summer, no need to go out and buy a NEW dress, update the look with a pair of super high strappy heels. The best pair is by Calvin Klein in beige or black.They can be found at Bloomingdale's or on the Calvin Klein website. They were reasonably priced and look great on everyone.

Have a Foxy day!
~Cherie

Foxy's Fashion Picks for Spring.

Hey Foxy fashion lovers! Spring is here! pack up your boots and take out your flip flops. The in thing this spring is BRIGHT COLORS. You can punch up your wardrobe with splashy, punchy colors. Green, Blue, Yellow and Pink are HOT, HOT, HOT! I am personally rocking neon yellows nails today! Love 'em! If you are shy, try one piece and ease into it! Go out and pick up one bright item to add to your spring wardrobe and I guarantee, you will be a HAPPY FASHIONISTA!

Have a Foxy day!

~Cherie