FATionista's at LARGE: Item of the Week

Monif C. is one of my favorite Plus Size Designers. I am NEVER disappointed with her collections because there is always something for every person and for every occasion. Here is one of my "it" items from the Monif C. Fall Collection: Emme Ponte Knit Arrow Dress. I absolutely love the color navy because like black it is elegant and timeless. This dress has 2 wow factors the bright red arrow detailing which accentuates your curves and the ponte knit fabric. Pair this dress with a nude pump or sky high wedge and clutch and you will be ready for a night out with your friends or a date with that special someone. Click here to purchase the dress or to gasp over some of the other hot items. HAPPY SHOPPING!!!

Must Have: DVF Oversized Blazer

Lovies.......I received a text from one of my family members and she has an amazing piece for sale. I dont usually post items for sale on here however there was no way I could not show my Lovies the goods. The retail price for this item is $1400 (definitely a splurge)...On sale the item is $980. She is selling the item for $400 (a steal). The Oversized DVF Blazer is a size 8. If you are interested email me at perceptionandco@gmail.com and I will give you additional info....This is a FAB piece (sidenote: you lovies better be glad its not my size)....HAPPY SHOPPING!!!!!

Beauty Secrets Revealed

Lovies it is always wise to make sure your make-up bag is fresh and fab. In order to do this it is important to clean your make-up bag out on a regular basis and replenish your must haves. I am going o help you out so pay careful attention.

Eyeshadow

• Needs to be replaced every 3 months

• Whenever possible use disposable brushes (but make sure you actually dispose of them)

Lipstick/LipGloss/LipBalm

• Needs to be replaced once a year
• Oil based lip products don't have water so you can hold onto them a little longer than a year

Foundation

• Needs to be replaced every 6 to 12 months
• Once open and exposed to air (and stored in bathroom where it is dark and moist) it is easy for foundation to breed bacteria (and cause infections)

Blushes

• Needs to be replaced every 2 years
• Cream blushes have a shorter life span due to the liquid base
• Blushes get hard when they can no longer be used
• Clean blush brushes by running them on a dry paper towel daily
• Shampoo blush brushes every 2 weeks
• Store blush brushes upright

There is a Fun Fashion Find for you guys called Beauty Alert. It is labels that you can place on all your beauty products that will display the date your purchase and when they expire. You can purchase Beauty Alert here.

***Remember performance matches expiration date***

Muff Mouthing Off

Hi Lovies....I need your help! I have a client who is looking for this item. Do you know who makes this or where I can get a similar look? I now have 3 PR companies on the prowl and 2 other stylist....The more help the merrier! You can either email me at perceptionandco@gmail.com or comment with the info. Thanks in advance.

**Update** This is Natasha Polly from July 2008 Russian Vogue. The top she is wearing is Armani Prive

Must Have Smell Goods-Coach

Coach has released its 2010 fragrance titled "Poppy". For those of you who are not familiar, a poppy is a flower from which Coach has based its fragrance. The main ingredients for this smell good is mandarin orange and freesia, jasmine, gardenia, water lily, sandalwood, virginia cedar, vanilla and marshmallow (yes marshmallow). I was recently out shopping and figured I would see what the latest fragrance smelled like....Not to shabby! I think I may like.

Yves St. Laurent

The uber fantastic and fashionable Yves St. Laurent has relaunched their online boutiquewebsite. Do drool....The new site does not disappoint. From leopard, to nudes, metallics and everything in between you will find something you love! I am in utter disbelief (seeing as I do not like animal print)that I cannot take my eyes off of the oversized leopard muse. The leopard handbagwhich is priced at $2,495 definitely makes you question whether you should spend or save. Check it out now http://www.ysl.com/us/en/onlineBoutique/Women/catalog-all.aspx

Proenza Schouler Luxe Leather Wallet

Proenza Schouler has a new e-commerce site and its gag worthy. I love their bags but.....their items are definitely a splurge. However, they have a clutch that is a must have for any girls wardrobe and its priced well. Here is the lux leather wallet in a few different colors (pink, blackberry and evergreen). Check out http://www.proenzaschouler.com/shop/# for more colors.

Must Have-Lola Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs always finds a way to make me drool over his Fragrance. The scent consists of pear, grapefruit and pink peppercorn. The Marc Jacobs Lola Fragrance Ring is a stylish accessory that you are able to take with you while you are on the go. Enough said......

Must Have-Daisy by Marc Jacobs

Ok Divas and Divos...this is a must-have for all of you! I am asking Santa to put this in my stocking so I have been on my best behavior. I do not want a lump of coal. This perfume smells absolutely amazing. The smell is sophisticated with a vintage flair. Its a mixture of violets, daisies, grapefruit and jasmine petals. I die............

Oxfords Comeback

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Oxfords originally designed for Men but considered Unisex are back again and I love them. My faves are the 1)Christian Louboutin Fred Flat Glitter and 2)Melissa Joy and Alexandre Herchcovitch Jelly Oxford and are higher in price. Steve Madden also has Oxfords as well which are moderately priced. Do you love the look?

Seeeeee-Quins

Be Bold, Be the Life, Be Seeeeeee-quins. We all have parties to attend this season. Whether it be Christmas (Holiday) Parties, New Years Parties etc you want to be "IT". Sequins are back with a bang! Sequins were originally around in the 70's and 80's and have now made a comeback but bigger and bolder than ever. Make sure you have a statement piece in your closet. Don't be caught without it!

Leather Lovers

With Winter rapidly approaching you need to make sure you stockpile on some Must Haves. The first being LEATHER....LOTS OF LEATHER, black leather to be exact. Black leather is timeless, it will never go out of style. Here are a few pieces to get you started. I will periodically be posting more great black leather looks. I am going to let you divas in on a little secret: Most people make the worst mistake ever by buying cheap leather looks. Leather last forever. Once you buy good leather once you will never have to repeat buy! In lamest terms GO HARD OR GO BACK TO THE STORE. Got it?!?!?!

Lady Gaga and Dr. Dre

Lady Gaga has linked up with Dr. Dre to launch a signature line of Fashionable and Flashy headphones. The name of the line is Heartbeat and Gaga herself designed them. These headphones are garunteed to be the soundtrack o your life!

Must Haves-Riding Boots

I practice what I preach Divas and Divos....So here are my latest fall wardrobe purchase. They are Michael Kors Riding Boots. They were $395 but they are worth every penny! Do we love????? I sure give myself a waiverrrrrr on these!

Michael Knight Fragrance-MAJK

Most of you know one of my fave fashion designers is Mychael Knight. He is a pure genious. He has taken his amazing fashion sense to a whole new level with the launch of his fragrance MajK. MajK is a mixture of sweet berries and a soft musk. Ladies this is a Must Have for the Fall. Consider it an out with the old and in with the new. Uber Fabolous!!!!