Olivia Pope's Style: How a Gladiator in a Suit should look

I will give you 6 reasons why I love this show!

1. Olivia Pope is one powerful Being and this Being..... happens to be a woman

2. Olivia Popes character as a very powerful woman played by  Kerry Washington her delivery's impeccable. 

3. The writing's amazing! So, many catch phrases!

4. Drama, Drama, Drama for a good change no ridiculous and senseless  reality for once

5. Olivia's wardrobe gets better and better in every episode

6. Olivia Pope's style. (period)

Here's the secret equation:  The Utilization of Soft colors + Great Tailoring = a Gladiator in Suit. Polished. Clean. Elegant. Warrior (Woman) 

Bravo to the Costume designer Lyn Paolo who does an amazing job at styling Olivia Pope's character.  Of course with the utilization of great designers of Escada, Valentino, Christian Dior and Armani helps as well.  Olivia's scene: Washington D.C. particularly within the confines of the White House, (Olivia's stomping ground ) is very hard knocks, cut throat and deceiving. With lots of secrets and scandalous details of some affairs mixed with love and/or political issues. Olivia's a fixer. She comes in like a beautiful angel delivering some Cold, Hard Facts of political and some non political issues and Wow! She's good.  I mean really good....ridiculously good because her role as fixer she tends to samurai slay any situation or persons involved to get the job done.  She's direct, cut throat and unapologetic and I love every bit of this character.  And she does her job well.  She's literally a lethal weapon dressed up in Armani and Valentino jacket with bouncy hair and an angel face. A force to NOT be reckoned with.

Her use of neutral colors adds the perfect femininity and power. The great new power suit for women.  Look powerful but at the same time a woman! Yes!

I understand Valentino, Armani and Prada may not be in every body's budget.  Don't fret!  I believe you can still get the look for a great price. An outfit post from me will be featured to get the look for less soon.  Happy Scandal Season!  On ABC on Thursdays at 10 pm EST.  Don't miss it, its a great show!

Dreaming of Fall. (Fall 2011 Collections)

Hola Ladies and Gents!  I know it has been awhile and I apologize for the delayed posting but, TADA here I am.  I have finally found some time this Sunday right before my favorite show comes on True Blood.  To post some amazing finds I found for Fall.  I am slowly but surely becoming an Apple product user and found a great app of the Fashion Network where I am able view full recent fashion shows!  Yay!  Its great! I love it.  Here's my five favorite looks/trends for this Fall Season and I can not wait to incorporate in the my wardrobe.

1. Prada-All sudden I started to pay attention to Prada but, Miuccia Prada must have stepped up her creative team since last season because I am liking what she's doing:

Bold Prints/Bright Colors Hearts

How could snake skin look so good?  Haute! 

 I can see my laptop in this.

 Delicious Periwinkle Color+ The Mary Jane type boot=(Hearts in Eyes)

Prada Fall 11'

2. Lavin.  I love Alber Elbaz.  I love a man who knows how to dress a women.  I absolutely love the proportions he is using in the tailoring and fluidity of his fabrics.  Billowy, fluid and absolutely elegant.  Here's a few of my favs.

Killer Encrusted sparkly Rose belt. (dead)

 Love the cut of this dress. Fluid but yet tailored.  Perfection in Mustard.

 A Detail shot of one of Lavin dresses.  Amazing tailoring.

 Team Lavin!

 3. Doo Ri

Ever since watching the amazing documentary Seamless.  Doo Ri has been on my fashion radar as one to keep watching.   I advice every fashionista/designer to rent this documentary.  Its a few years old but relevant and true story when it comes to launching your own fashion label.

 The slated gray are fantastic for fall.

 Love the high-waisted trouser

4 Marc Jacobs (The Man's a Genius)

Polka Dots. What? For Fall? Yes and it works.

Yes.

 Blue Polka Dot Skirt. YeS!

YES!

 

 Elegant. (no other words) It just works.

I have been a huge fan of Marc Jacobs for awhile and this Fall collection I agree with the polka dots.  It just works for me.  I would at least be getting polka dots tights from somewhere this season.

5. Last but not least Paul Smith.  He's made senior citizen meets the professor wear look good on women.  I love it.

 Fuchsia Tailored Pant #winning

 Punch of Orange with all dark muted colors another #winning

Paul Smith Fall 2011

So, there you have it.  Tailored trouser, snake skin accessories and surprising polka dots and the amazing flare of a color palette to work with this Fall season. One thing is a must this season, I need to find a great tailor.