Oh You Fancy

Sunday, November 13, 2011

I have a Fancy Addiction...or two...

Ok, I'll admit it: My handle is Miss Fancy and I have an addiction.

Fortunately, it's only two things right now: Jewelry and Nail polish.

Fancy Jewelry

I had a decent lot of jewelry, but most of it was crappy pieces that I picked up over the years. So when I started blogging and really looking at my pieces, I decided to start swapping/replacing crap with quality statement pieces. My favorites designers/stores for jewelry right now are Kenneth Jay Lane, Ben-Amun, Amrita Singh, Kendra Scott & Ann Taylor.

These are some of my favs is my current collection (There's some Kenneth Jay Lane, Ann Taylor, Kendra Scott, among others, in the mix):

Necklaces, rings and bracelet, oh my!

Gimme more!

Fancy ears!

Infinite Fancy Arm Party options here

I just bought this vintage antique trunk to store them (note: lots of drawers to house the growing collection):

Like any addiction, it is now starting to get expensive, but I AM ADDICTED! With stores like Neiman Marcus Last Call (they have an eBay store too), I TRY to wait out my favs making it there. These two are on my Christmas wish list:

Erickson Beamon Midnight Oasis earrings

Kendra Scott Kavita earrings in turquoise

SOMEONE PLEASE TELL SANTA THAT I HAVE BEEN REALLY, REALLY NICE THIS YEAR..

Fancy Nails

Nail polish is totally my guilty pleasure. I.LOVE. nail.polish. It adds pop to a plain outfit and makes me feel fancy! I probably paint my nails every other day. Navy blue one day, nude the next time, Revlon Red the following. Since I am not a designer nail polish snob (I'll buy anything from Essie to Revlon to OPI, Sally Hansen, Chanel), it’s not an expensive addiction…yet. Now that Duane Reade has these new fancy stores and carry a much larger variety of cosmetics, my nail polish box is starting to look like a rainbow!

These are my latest polish addictions - I plan on wearing them ALL #fancy FALL.

Revlon Midnight Affair

OPI My Private Jet

What is your Fancy addiction? Let me know!

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Just follow me.....plus Casual Fridays & Fancy Sundays

Happy Sunday!

I'm being lazy, so I am going to live on the edge and skip Fancy@Work this week. Check in next week to hear me complain about how hectic my mornings were without my outfits planned in advance!!! Yikes! #notfancy

So, I just joined twitter and I am having a blast making all kinds of new fancy friends on twitter, but wow, there's a lot of weirdos out there --which means I am getting good use of the block feature (great feature twitter!)...

In case you aren't following me yet (@ArtOfBeingFancy), here are a few of the tips I have posted.....

#AobFTip: The temps r dropping, but not ready 2 let go of summer dresses yet? Pair with#TeamBlackOpaqueTights for #TeamFancy mix
#AobFTip: Create instant Fancy by adding a colorful broach to your coat or jacket!
#AobFTip: Everyone has at least 1 great feature. Including you. Find yours and then develop an arsenal of statement pieces to accentuate it!
#AobTip: Looking fancy requires planning and work. Those who make it look easy have done the prep OR pay for prep.
#AobFTip: When I'm tired, I wear leopard. When I'm sad, I wear leopard. Happy= leopard. Get your #fancy #PickMeUp.
#AobFTip: Fancy foundation garments should be like your BFFs: supportive & uplifting (bras) and online shopping: no lines (panties).
#AobFTip: It's the season of TIGHTS!! So instead of top down, assess ur outfit from bottom up. Linty, worn out, dusty tights are not#fancy.
#AobFTip: If u do nothing else, plan ur outfit 4 Mon am in advance. What's a better way 2 kickstart the week than looking #fancy?
#AobFTip: Fall is great 4 experiments & layers! Try ribbed tights under tweed shorts & long sweater or fur vest over ur fav leather jacket!
#AobFTip: Fancy is a feeling from inside, not about clothes, designers or labels! Be fancy whenever, whoever, whatever you are!
#AobFTip: Burn=ugly old linty winter hat! Buy=cute colored warm winter hat-- it's the 1st thing one sees. Xtra points: add a broach 4 #fancy

I had been praying to the shopping G-Ds for a 40% off coupon sale at Ann Taylor for the past two weeks so I can grab this faux fur Chinchilla vest. What do they send me Saturday morning? 50% off Faux fur weekend. I jumped out of bed, logged in and GRABBED two items:

Ann Taylor Faux Chinchilla vest

Ann Taylor Faux Chinchilla clutch

Yippee! Mr. Winter, I am officially putting you on notice that I am ready for YOU! I'm picturing this with tight leather pants, white button down shirt and LOTS OF BLING!! OR a winter white pencil dress, black long (elbow length) leather gloves and black thigh high boots... What do YOU suggest I wear with them?

In my house, #NYJets Football Sundays has also become #dallascowgirl Sundays (#stillindenial) in addition to church and errand Sundays. Check out what I wore to buy dog food, light bulbs, rock salt and all that other crap that I hate buying, but need...

Ann Taylor sweater coat, white tank bka wifebeater, khaki skinny jeans, black Jeffrey Campbell Britt boots, Givenchy Nightingale in black, leopard print scarf, Dior black Aviator glasses

Fancy Extra: Fancy@Work- Casual Friday

Orange coat, Black vneck sweater by Barami, white tank, Blush pleated chiffon skirt by Lauren Conrad for Kohls, black opaque tights, knee high Christian Dior boots, black Givenchy Nightingale

Have a fancy week!

Miss Fancy

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Modeling Pic - Fancy@Work Week of Oct 23rd

I usually post my Outfits of the Week laid out because I pick them out on Sundays and execute during the week, rarely having time to stop and *click* during the week.

BUT due to your requests, I am going to try to snap pics of a few of my outfits during the week to show how they look on.

In other news, Miss Fancy is officially re-branding Outfits of the week to Fancy@Work..because, after all, these are my looks for work so they should be named accordingly, right?

Tuesday 10/25/11 : Lace beige jacket (Random Store on 6th Ave & 40th Street), Beige sleeveless shirt with detail at neck and pearl buttons (Ann Taylor - Fall '10), Black wool mini skirt (Forever 21), Black opaque tights (Target), Black heeled lace up ankle boots (Joan and David), Leather wrap around watch with black chain detail (La Mer)

Close up of boots

Close up of jacket lace and shirt buttons

Close up of watch

Here is how it looks all together!

I tend to OD and Fancy@Work - Week of Oct 31

This week I have begun tweeting (Follow me @ArtOfBeingFancy) and I love it! I love reading other fashionista's tips and being able to contribute some of my own (search #AobFTips).

I have been tweeting every day (OD) and one of the tips I tweeted was #AOBFTip: Create instant Fancy by adding a colorful broach to your coat or jacket!

I have a quickly growing arsenal of broaches:

As I update my #fancycoatbroachparty, I'll keep on posting the pictures to keep you inspired! Of course, I tend to OD, so here is my take on adding fancy with not one, but two broaches.

Coat: Ann Taylor beige tweed coat. Broaches: Red suede and leather flower, Camel enamel English Bulldog broach

In honor of Halloween (and to increase Team Morale) everyone has to wear orange and/or a mask on Monday. I have not decided what mask I am going to wear, but I will wear orange (since it is one of favorite colors!)

Fancy@Work - Week of Oct 31

Monday 10/31 - Orange silk LS shirt from Zara, black high-waist pants from Zara, beige lightweight cardigan from unknown, Snake print bracelet from Ann Taylor, snake print Louboutin Twistochat

Close up of bracelet

Close up of shoes

Tuesday 11/31 - Burgundy cotton turtleneck from Zara, beige tweed skirt from The Limited, Cream sleeveless beige sweater from unknown, delicate brown & gold necklace and earrings from Ann Taylor, brown opaque tights - not shown, brown & white Penny loafer style platform pumps - not shown

close up of tweed skirt and jewelry

Wednesday 11/2 - I'm one the fence about this day...

Option 1: Black sheer polka dot shirt from Forever21, Black v neck sweater from Barami, black leather pleated skirt from unknown (custom made), black opaque tights - not shown, black suede & patent leather lace up ankle boots from Joan & David - not shown

Option 2: Red sleeveless shift dress with ruffle from Calvin Klein, black opaque tights, Leopard ponyhair Louboutin Dahlia boots.

Thursday 11/3 - Long sleeve beige ruched dress from Calvin Klein, brown thigh high boots from unknown (custom made in Italy) - not shown

Friday 11/4 - Still undecided as I have plans after work..dilemmas, dilemmas...So I will have to post a modeling pic!

Which one is your favorite? Let me know!

xoxo

Miss Fancy

Make EVERY day Fancy!!

Monday, October 24, 2011

Fall Motivation and Fancy Outfits - Week of Oct 23

I miss you guys!

I know a bunch of you lurk, but are not following yet ~sad face~

If you like Oh You Fancy , then please be sure to sign up/follow me so you can get all the notifications for FB, Twitter and the new fabulously, fancy website: www.ArtOfFancy.com.

Now that that's out of the way --back to fashion!

I love the change in seasons, but when it starts getting cold --it takes me a minute to get used to that morning chill! I tend to put an extra bit of energy into my Fall/Winter looks because I need some motivation to get out of bed in the mornings. Plus, it's a challenge for me to look fancy when I want to wrap up in a Snuggie.

So here are this week's Fancy Outfits! Which one is your fave?

Fancy Outfits - Week of Oct 23rd

Close up of boots

Close up of jacket lace and shirt buttons

Close up of watch

Wednesday 10/26/11 : Short sleeve oatmeal turtleneck (Zara), Brown faux leather pleated knee length skirt (Forever 21), Python pumps (Christian Louboutin Twistochat), Tiger head enamel watch/ bracelet (Kenneth Jay Lane), 2 rings worn on one finger (some random vintage store)

Close up of watch/bracelet

Close up of rings

Thursday 10/27/11 : White Long Sleeve shirt, sleeves rolled up (Ann Taylor), Grey jumpsuit (Asos), Black Patent belt (Unknown - I think it came with a pants), Black & white patent Spectator pumps (YSL) Zebra head enamel bracelet (Ebay, non-designer), Black ceramic Watch (Rado)