Duro Olowu And JCP

JCPenney, in the middle of its brand renewal, made a smart with collaborating with Betsey Johnson and now they've made another! For Spring 2013, JCP is collaborating with print mix master Duro Olowu, a Nigerian born London-based designer and winner of British Fashion Award's Designer of the Year (2005). The anticipated collection will vary from women's clothing, accessories, and home pieces and the prices range from $10-$100! I like those prices.

Olowu had this to say about the line, "This collection is for anyone, from 18 to 80... Everything has a flattering element, whether you mix prints or pull out one piece and keep it simple.".  

When asked about his relationship with JCP, he said, "I am proud to partner with jcpenney to create and launch this new seasonal collection...Working with jcpenney has allowed me to merge my vision of style and quality with their affordability, resulting in a line that is stylish, beautifully made and accessible. It has been an exciting experience to bring this fashion and home collection to life.”

He described his collection as, "I’ve always tried to give women a sense of inner beauty with joy, and now it’s just the right time to make that more democratic. When I was thinking about this collection, I wanted to give American classic shapes and ideas a global flair".

What can we expect from Olowu? From what I've seen in the preview pictures, lots of radiant, vivid warm colors and fun chromatic patterns. The collection will be available at JCP stores and online starting in March through May 2013. 

 

 

 

All photos courtesy of Duro Olowu and JCPenney

 Is it March yet?!

P.S. Today is New Year's Eve, have a happy New Year!

Click here for NYE style and beauty tips, inspiration, and looks.  

NYE Style & Beauty

It's almost NYE and I'm more than ready to ring in the new year. It's the last big hurrah of 2012 and it's important to go out in style and sequins ;) Each outfit inspiration has at least one touch of glimmer and a whole of glam. What are your plans for NYE and what will you be wearing?

Not Into Dresses

Shortsleeve Tops
Pumps

VINTAGE FEELIN'

Cardigans
Pumps

Blues & Violets

Evening Dresses
Pumps

The Golden Touch

Clutches
Bracelets

BEAUTY

(Click on collage for a closer zoom)

What are your NYE plans?

Which look is your favorite?

Big News

Remember when I explained that I was ready to trade my tired iPhone camera for a more professional camera?  I thought I would be able to save enough money to buy one by late March but thanks to my loving sweet Grandma, I was able to get the Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18 MP DSLR 18-55 IS II Lens early and I'm over the moon excited. My outfit and recipes pictures will be of high quality and overall, the blog!

My first photos, not bad for a novice playing around with a DSLR camera

 

 {baby Audrey}

{road trip treats}

 {dreary view}

 {i see blue skies}

{i see fat girl, brownie}

I'm in the learning process of deciphering what the buttons and code letters mean but it's been a fun process. I'm looking forward to posting my first outfit post with the new camera which will be sometime early January and I hope you are too.