The Golden Age of Couture Exhibit

So this exhibit travels throughout the world and is making its stop in the US and the only place its being shown is here in Nashville at The Frist Center. Imagine my excitement when I read in my Harpers Bazaar that it had touched down here! We were not allowed to take pictures in there so I don't have a lot of visuals to share but I did sneak one picture of this FAB Christian Dior dress that I just had to get a snap of!
This collection focused on the era following the World War from 1947-1957 and specifically targeted famed designers Christian Dior,Givenchy,Balenciaga,Fath,and many many more. They had all types of beautiful cocktail dresses in the tea lengths with very full skirts,lots of lace,feathers,polka dots and heavy beading and very intricate detailing that looked like it too months to make seriously! I thought it was interesting how they intentional exaggerated their hips with little cushions to make the skirts stand out farther...not so much today. It was soo overwhelming to see all of these different pieces(227 to be exact) all in one room including shoes,hats,scarves,garters,bras you name it,and actual sketches dated in the 50's by Dior designers themselves!
Seeing all these beautifully designed pieces made me wish that I was around during that time because they dressed so dang FAB on a daily basis like it was nothing. Fierceness came second nature and was expected day in and day out. I loved it and will probably go see it again before it leaves in September. I suggest that yall check it out too,its REALLY something to see.

A comfortable FIERCE alternative

I talk to a lot of everyday women with kids etc. and I poll how often they wear heels,why and where they are going when they do. Most say they wear them just a couple times a week or only on special occasions like going out with friends. I personally wear heels almost everyday but I know that most women don't. The reason across the board is that they cant wear those high,pointy stilettos everyday,comfort reigning at the top of the list. A comfortable alternative is a wedge. It gives you the same height that a stiletto does but without the pain some can bring. They come in a vast range of styles and almost every designer makes them and there just as budget friendly. This is a look that can go from the office to a night out effortlessly. Its can be dressed up or down,and will never go out of style.Wedding,funeral,picnic,family reunion,whatever you got going this summer,take a load off and slide on something you can dance in!



*All shoes available at endless.com*

Look of the Day

Jada Pinkett-Smith is positively glowing inside and out on the red carpet in London for her son Jaden's Karate Kid premier across the pond. If I was married to Will Smith and I had her body at 40 something,I'd be smiling too! I'm just saying! This shimmery,sequined mini is not only premier ready but appropriate for a party, or night with the girls on the town. However,she makes anything look good with those super toned legs and arms and that summer tan she's sporting only sets off the whole look. FIERCE!