FashionForward

Zara (Spain), H&M and Urban Outfitters are the pulse of the college age and young millennials. Visiting these stores is a great way to stay abreast of low cost updated accessories etc. You don’t have to purchase your basic pieces from these stores but they are full of fashionforward looks. Take a look at the mad about plaid from Zara. 

The Atlier Versace Collection brings metallics, beads and old hollywood glamour to the runway:

Leave it to Rachael Zoe to offer us the off the shoulder black and white resort wear dress. Perfect for that luxury dinner out while on a warm weather vacation.

Starting February 9th Target brings the limited edition Peter Pilotto to the stores. If you remember the Missoni Collection for Target sold out in just a few weeks and was a big hit. I was able to acquire Missoni at everyday low prices something I never could have hoped for before Target began this venture. The Lookbook On February 9, you will be able to score London designer, Peter Pilotto's signature prints on nearly 70 pieces of women's apparel, accessories and swimwear most under $60 at Target stores across the US and Canada. "By working with Target, we're able to broaden our reach and bring our design aesthetic to an entirely new audience," says Peter Pilotto. The London-based designer duo are in good company joining Target's roster of sell out collections including Missoni, Prabal Gurung, Mulberry and Proenza Schouler.

Saks Fifth Avenue is carrying many new designers with a fresh perspective. One is Antonio Marras with his floral spring strapless and the very feminine structured dress. There is also a jacket that can top these collections. We are seeing icy cool pastels come off of the runways for spring 2014 along with floral and pretty in pink creations. $1,450 at Saks Fifth Ave.

I can't believe that it is January 14th, 2014 and the stores have all the bikinis and swim wear out in full force. I guess some people are planning cruises and warm weather vacations but I am still bundled up. I'm glad to see that the fun, young chevron pattern has carried over into the spring season.

Can you say timeless? Invest in a few basic pieces like your (LBD) and you will keep them for years to come. Get creative and take risks with your accessories:

First find your own style, regardless of what's in currently or out currently. Make sure you know what looks good on your body size and type. Get a color analysis at least once in your life or just start asking your friends and family what colors look best on me. Go to stores like Saks Fifth Avenue and window shop, next go to stores like H&M and just browse, take notes or pics with your cell phone. If you are working ten hour days and don't have time just breeze through their websites. Subscribe to the Zoe Report, by Rachael Zoe celebrity stylist to the stars. Read W, Women's Wear Dailey, Vogue, and several different fashion magazines just to see what's in style. Get a great basic high quality wardrobe then add trendy accessories to change it up. Once you know what high-end basics that you really want in your wardrobe check out discount sites like ebay.com, overstocks.com, and consignment shops. For instance if you know you want a pair of b