Back to School Fashion

Dear Readers,

I love living out of a suitcase, which is why I haven’t unpacked.  Not because I might leave at a moments notice but because I just returned from San Francisco with a whole lot of new “back to school” goodies and like all new school supplies the perfection might wear off as soon as I unpack them.  Let’s see… plaid skirts, multi-colored cardigans, metallic sneakers, oversized rhinestone coronets with layers of chains, leggings, freshly cropped hair, dark polish, self tanner, purple eye shadow, and in honor of Labor Day a white ruffled blouse.  Just looking in my suitcase I imagine a glimpse of a mannequin wearing pearls the size of beach balls like I saw on my trip.  

September is a significant month in fashion.  It is the kick off time for fashionistas in NYC.  Fashion is a culture, an affirmation of our presence, our uniqueness, and sometimes it takes going away to a new city to re-invent yourself.  Just add a hat and voila, you’re a new you!  
    
I urge you to take advantage of September.  For starters make a list.  Pick up a few items such as self-tanner, purple or forest green colored eye shadow, dark polish, chop your hair, and comb through some conditioner.  And now that you’re looking good, shop for a schoolgirl look because it will sharpen and update any wardrobe.  The work you put in now will pay off big time. 
   
Finally, learn to relax and enjoy the process.  A stroll through the shoe department is utterly intoxicating, there’s nothing like the waft of fine leather. 

Love,
Moni

P.S.  Watch for the opening of CB Couture Boutique on September 7th, and did I mention that’s also my birthday?