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KAELEN’s Ready To Wear F/W 2011 Collection

Yes, L&L has the inside look of the Fabulous KAELEN Fall 2011 collection which premiered Saturday, February 12 . It was full of knits, pleats, and splashes of color. I loved how the designer, Kaelen Farncombe, add a vintage touch to her collection. The collection seemed to be inspired by the Wild Wild West, 80’s grunge, and the Victorian period. I love the rustic feel to the clothes and how this collection has some classic pieces that can be worn year round. The color scheme are earth tones with touches of  red, yellow, and blue to add excitement and warmth to the collection. Here is the KAELEN RTW 2011 at the DriveIn24 Studios in Manhattan.


One of my favorite look of the collection was this accordion pleated dress. This is one of the items that I can see on anyone throughout the year.

This is a fabulous coat. Great for any size. Love the use of plaid coat. The hint of red added pop to this outerwear. I also notice the hair, 3 cornrows on the left and a loose side braid, very rustic with a high fashion appeal.

Don’t be surprised when you see Dr. Martens make a comeback at the end of the year. I love the finish on these shoes, very shabby chic.


This printed dress and the red blazer are wonderful. I love that the puff shorts were pair with the midcalf boots and grey tights.

Fabulous red carpet dress. The accordion pleated dress is elegant and would look great on so many celebrities.

One of the huge eye catcher of the show was the yellow/green dress.


I love there Victorian inspired boots with a distressed finish. KAELEN also included stained distressed pumps in the collection. Great styling.

This geometric shape patterned dress is simple and stylish.


Great casual dress, the peek a boo cut out on the sides adding a alluring look.

The cable knit dresses in this collection were especially chic. Tons of layering was seen through out the show.

This color block coat is to die for. As a whole the fit of this collection is  great.

Sweater dresses are a fashion staple for every women, in my opinion. I have a feeling that many stores and designers will include cable knit sweater dresses in their collections.

The show was packed with fashion divas, press, and lovers of the KAELEN’s fashion. The space was reminisce of a in vogue barn party. The space was warm and sophisticated .

The designer Kaelen Farncombe presenting her entire collection to the audience at the end of the showcase. The show was a great assortment of the wearable and stylish clothing. I had a wonderful time at the KAELEN collection fashion show.

Beautiful New Year’s Resolutions

2011 New Year's Resolutions

The New Year is always a perfect time to make changes in our lives. It’s like a clean slate where we can start over, renewed, refreshed and ready to take on the challenges that life throws our way. I’ve written down ten of my New Year’s Resolutions to improve my health because we all know that beauty is an inside job.

1. Eat less sugar: Studies show that sugar can lead to premature aging and obesity. Enough said.

2. Drink more water: Water aids in digestions, keeps your skin clear and cleans your body from the inside out. I drink water daily but I’d like to swap my java for some H2O.

3. Workout more often: How we look is directly related to the food that we consume and our level of physical activity. So I understand that I have the power to improve my level of fitness, body fat percentage and how I feel. Exercise improves your mood, combats chronic disease, boosts your energy level and can even improve your sex life. Yes, please!

4. Rinse my hair with cool water: Rinsing your hair with cool water can add beautiful shine to it. I tend to take hot showers so I don’t always rinse my hair with cold water but that will be my mission in 2011.

5. Meditate: I don’t remember the last time that I meditated so it’s time to get back into the habit of it. Meditation relieves anxiety, improves mood and enhances the immune system. Who doesn’t want to relax in Zen like bliss?

6. Get out of my beauty rut!: For 2011 I will get a new hairstyle and regular haircuts. Split ends be gone!

7. Take more time for myself: As a Executive, a wife and a mom to two amazing boys, my schedule is hectic. But for 2011, I promise to take more time for myself so that I can take care of everyone else. So that translates to more massages and spa time to rejuvenate my soul. I’ve already gotten started on this resolution and booked a day at the spa!

8. Regular manicures: Manicures are the icing on the cake, the finishing touch of a look so naturally one’s nails should be neat and groomed. For the new year, I will take better care of my nails with regular manicures.

9. Smile more: Not only does smiling make you look better but studies show that smiling actually also makes you FEEL better.

10. Professional monthly facials: With large pores and oily skin I really have to take care of my acne prone skin; however extractions should be left to a professional. To keep my skin clean and clear, I’ll need to maintain regular visits to an esthetician.

Well these are some of my resolutions, what are yours?