Fall Fashion Loves...

Though I wish I lived on some beautiful Island where breezy summer dresses and sandals could be  my year round wardrobe, sadly, I do not. In Philly we have the pleasure of experiencing the best of what each season has to offer. So to cope with the dropping temperatures I turn to fashion to help get me through til the spring. These are a few of my fovorite things right now. 

1. These gray wool flannel wedges… OMG where’s my pencil skirt and my opaque tights LOVE!!! American Eagle $70

2. Ok, a peacock feather, really… How stinkin’ cute are these? I love unexpected little details. From the front they’re just plain old opaques in a beautiful color, but from the back… AWESOMENESS!

Modcloth.com $29.99
 

3.  I die for this Rachel Zoe knit cape. It is absolute perfection for fall, and depending on how you layer, it could take you into winter, it just aught to, it’s a tad bit expensive. Saks $425

 4. Mrs. Humphries, I think she's still married, is pictured here in one of my favorite looks of the season. Recently scarves have become a year round accessory, and I have to admit that I am a huge fan of that. You can wear a plain tee and jeans and change the whole look by adding a scarf. These chunky infinity scarves like Kim is wearing are awesome they are so warm you don't even need a jacket. Everywhere i.e. Urban Outfitter, Modcloth.com, J. Crew... Kim's is Gucci! 

What are you lovin' on this season?

A Domestic Goddess in Every Way

I cook, I bake, I scrapbook, I make jewelry, I mean I do all things crafty. Oh, and I sew. Maybe I don't actively sew, but I can sew. Same difference. Actually I haven't sewn anything in about 7 years, but it's just like riding a bike...right?

I have a wedding to attend on New Years Eve. My husband is in The wedding an he's wearing a tux, so you know what that means! I have to wear a gown! I am excited too because the wedding is at the The Merion Tribute House, where we got married 2 years ago. Yay!!

I haven't really tapped in to my fashion designer alter ego in a while. But I've run in to a dilemma that has motivated me to pick up my needle and thread. Whenever I have somewhere special to go, I meditate on what I want to wear. What, you don't meditate? What look am I going for? What's my inspiration? Once I have a grasp on the look I hit up Google for some reality to my fantasy. I search red carpet looks, and magazine covers. Lucky and Instyle magazines are the best for this type of research. But as usual Google never lets me down. I searched for a long sleeved  evening gown and after I weeded through all of the horrible MOB gowns I found this amazing BCBG jersey dress.

It looks so simple and glam at the same time, and it's jersey, so it's probably super comfy. Now here's the catch. This dress is online on "final cut", basically meaning clearance. Anything on sale at BCBG is not returnable. What do you mean I can't return it? So, if I order this dress and it is a terrible fit I can't send it back? I'm not taking that chance. But it's perfect, and I want it soooo bad.
Then The light bulb went off. I was a fashion student darn it! I used to sew and design all the time. I'll make that dress myself, humph. Who needs BCBG anyway. Not me! I'm a Domestic Goddess, I can do this.

Now as I said before, it's been a while. I mean, I designed the dresses for my girls for my wedding, but I didn't make them. I'm really nervous, so I better get started soon, just in case I need to run out and buy a dress. I'll keep you posted. Wish me luck!

Fashion Week is Coming, Fashion Week is Coming!!!!!

This time of year is so exciting for me. I know that lately I haven't blogged too much about the fashion side of Babycakes Couture, but this time of year I definitely have split personalities. I am perusing the Internet as usual but instead of looking for cupcake inspiration, I try to find anyway to get a sneak peek at this year's looks. It's so exciting to think about all of the worlds greatest designers descending upon New York City to present their vision of Spring 2011 to the world. I cannot wait for the shows. I am so hype for Zac Posen, Lela Rose and of course Vera Wang. Vera is my favorite. I live for wedding gowns and evening wear and Ms. Vera is the reigning queen of wedding and there is no one else above her. Although I have fallen in love love love with Marchesa. I wore Marchesa for my wedding and it was an amazing gown; exactly what I was looking for.
I've loved fashion for as long as I can remember. I made evening gowns for my Barbie dolls. I can even remember being little, going to doctor appointments with my mom and swiping the Harper's Bazaars and Vogue Magazines form the waiting areas. I would get in trouble when we got home, but I didn't care. I would just go in my room and just ogle over page after page of the beautiful fashions. It would be so inspiring, I would whip out my book and start sketching. Oh and when the Bold and the Beautiful first started coming on, and they would release their collections...sooo exciting.
Any way... If you're interested check out Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week to get the scoop on Fashion Week from the schedule of shows to info about the previous years' shows and collections. Next year hopefully i will get approved to attend a few shows as a member of the press or something. Maybe I'll volunteer. Either way I'm there.