Thursday, January 27, 2011

Cio's Lunchtime Fashion Fix: Welcome to the Magical World of Chanel...Spring/Summer 2011

If you have not already seen this show, you are in for a real treat! Sit back and enjoy...part 1


Click here -->  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gM_AObUo7rs
















Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Cio's Lunchtime Fashion Fix: Fashion show for dolce and gabbana spring summer 2011




dolce and gabbana, dolce, db 9 minutes

Another Big Name Brand Is Coming to Target...Calypso St. Barth


From $800.00 to $1.99? Wow...a very affordable move for Calypso St. Barth. Yes, Target has done it again! They collaborated with Calypso St. Barth, a well-know global brand, to carry an affordable line in their stores. They have a strong following with their casual and simple classics. Get your resort look on ladies! Items should be in store for spring 2011. Prices will range from $1.99 to $79.99

The trench is making it past winter...I like this trench dress from Calypso...what a great keeper! I can picture it moving into fall with more layers and capri's...can you picture it...Enjoy! ♥Cio






























































Monday, January 3, 2011

Like Anthropologie




I like how Anthropologie just keeps me coming back for more...it never gets old, well...that is, Anthropologie clothes ARE of course vintage styles, but they never dissapoint me from season to season.
The confident, independent woman loves Anthropologie and "Anthropologie like" clothes.
Notice how this floral dress keeps the feminine touch with it's print and style lines, but is wrapped in a stronger, darker coat that's not too heavy or long to overpower the dress...and the over-sized creamy white stitching on the coat front screams "au natural". Her hair is as untamed as the landscape..okay I get it...but in reality I probably won't be doing the hair on this wild beauty, just the wonderful clothes.


Ahh...the simple beauty of a lightweight fabric with a casual floppy sewn rose is saying it's almost spring...but the red color say's...no, not yet!


This gal means business! She is on a mission, but is exploring along the way. The belted waist and hiked up sleeves suggest's she is ready to get somewhere!


















































Making New Year Goals


Happy New Year! Have you started on your goals? Did you make goals? I can't help to think of all the times I've made goals and found myself wondering how close I'll actually get to getting them accomplished. We can be hard on ourselves when we expect too many goals to be accomplished in a year. I once aread a story of a man who made only one goal per year and worked on it all year long...it was something he was trying to improve on in his life, like getting over a phobia or smoking. Anyway, if i go that route, then I will just try to lose the weight I put on at Christmas! Trying to bake treats at Christmas and not eating them AT ALL is like watching a doctor put a needle to your eye and not moving away, or even blinking or twitching.

So when it comes to making goals, remember the tried and true rule...make S.M.A.R.T. goals!
Let's see if I remember this from my college test...correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe it's
S-Specific (be exact on what the goal is and is not)
M-Measurable (there should be a way to measure your goal and progress)
A-Achievable (and I like to add "action" oriented)
R-Realistic (sometimes we get overzealous...let's TRY to be realistic)
T-Time Bound (put a date next to each goal to specify when you want to accomplish each goal)

So there it is! If we strive to make sure our our goal is in line with these, we are more likely to succeed!
Best to you in 2011 :) 
♥Cio xoxo