Category Archives: fashion

11.15.10

The Bigger the Better: Cocktail Rings.


A cocktail ring is a dramatic large ring, generally worn at cocktail parties. The cocktail ring was especially popular to wear during US prohibition at illegal cocktail parties. Wearing a cocktail ring flaunted not only the fact that one was drinking illegally, but also that they were doing it with style.

Popularity of the cocktail ring gained in the 1940s and 1950s, as cocktail parties continued to be popular events. We saw the revival of the cocktail ring at the Oscars in 1996, and they are certainly here to stay.

I love a good cocktail ring. My theory on these babies aligns with my theory in life: “Go big, or stay home.” The bigger the better. So put on your cocktail ring and raise a glass to these beauties. Here are the cocktail rings that made it onto Kiki’s List:


1. Horsebit Cocktail Ring- $3,390

2. Sunshine Ring– ON SALE $51.50 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVE
4. Tuxedo Pearls Ring– $125 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVE
5. Empress Ring– $125
6. White Topaz Ring– $795 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVE
7. Cinnamon Topaz Ring– $1,005
10. Hematite Midnight Haze Ring– $7,700 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVE
12. Midnight Pearl Ring– $3,590

11.09.10

Girl Crush: Gwyneth Paltrow.





Albeit an obvious choice, today I want to celebrate Gwyneth Paltrow. One of my favorite personal style icons, Gwyneth seems to have mastered it all. Life is a balancing act for this wife, mother, actress, singer and fashionista. Her blog, GOOP has quite a following (yours truly included) with great tips on everything from cleansing to shopping to travel and activities for your kids. Her face has graced the covers of nearly every magazine, and not many people know it, but this girl’s got pipes too. Cruisin’ is a family fave of ours, Mike used to dance with E to it every night when she was a little babe. Did I mention that Gwyneth also has upcoming appearance on Glee? Cannot WAIT for that one.
Decorating? It’s in her wheelhouse. Can we talk about the kitchen in her Hamptons home?

Probably my favorite Oscar dress ever was the Ralph Lauren pink satin gown that she wore in 1999. So classic, timeless. And of course, it’s the perfect shade of pink. She also won the award for Best Actress for her role in Shakespeare in Love that night.
Ok.. At this point I am becoming a stalker… but how can you not love this woman? I want to be her friend. Seriously, Gwynnie… here’s my number, if you’re ever in D.C. give me a holla. 😉

11.03.10

High Gloss.

I am so excited that a few of my most favorite bloggers are coming together to create another virtual magazine. Check out what these six ladies have been up to:

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10.28.10

Take Another Looksie: LOFT.


The Ann Taylor Loft brand was established in 1996 as a more casual, more affordable version of the Ann Taylor brand. Up until last spring, I was unimpressed. Ann Taylor LOFT, now renamed LOFT has been bringing their “A” game as of late. Check out the fantastic fall items that made it onto Kiki’s List:


2. Rosette Halter Cami– $54.50 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
3. Striped Merino Wool Blazer– $98 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
4. Gold Brocade Skirt– $69.50
5. Zebra Stripes Tank– $14.99 ON SALE
6. Pieced Jeans Belt– $39.50
7. Military Sweater Coat- $128 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
8. Open Cabled Cardigan– $69.50 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
11. Lean Boyfriend Jeans- $24.99 ON SALE

10.22.10

Reader’s Choice.


Ok ladies (ahem.. and maybe a few gents) I need your help. I need a cocktail dress for a few events that I have coming up. Anyone that knows me knows that I love a good bargain, so know that I am not paying full price for either of these. (I have friends in low places.) Which do you think I should get? (Keep in mind that I am Italian, and I have the ass to prove it.) 😉


1.) Nanette Lepore Macrocain Dress– LOVE the lines on this dress. So sleek and sophisticated. Only worried about the straight skirt and how it accents my ASSets.
2.) BCBG MAXAZARIA Strapless Sequined Dress– So fun and frilly. This is typically the silhouette that I buy as it is most flattering for my body type.

10.21.10

Take Another Looksie: Old Navy.






I started shopping at Old Navy when I was pregnant with E. They always had some great maternity clothes for a fraction of the price of other stores. After my babies were born, I continued shopping there for inexpensive children’s items with a bit of flair. Occasionally, I would find some nice pieces for myself, that were so cheap that I wouldn’t care if they got ruined, spit up on, etc.

Well, this fall Old Navy has taken a page out of the ole’ J. Crew book… on the cheap! I just bought a bucket load of items to dress my family for fall. I also picked up a few key fall items for myself. Want the best part? Today Old Navy is offering 25% off of your entire purchase with promo code ONSTYLE25. And, as always you get free shipping if you use your Old Navy, Banana Republic or Gap card. While I couldn’t swing ALL of these, here are the items that made it onto Kiki’s list:
1. Ruffle Collar Wool Blend Jacket– $59.50 ON SALE ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
2. Embellished Tank– $16.50 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
3. Tipped Cardigan– $16 ON SALE
4. Ruffled Keyhole Top– $24.50
5. Tweed Mini Skirt– $22.99 ON SALE
6. Ruffled Leather Jacket– $199 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
9. Ruffle Wool Blend Coat– $79.50 ON SALE
10. Fashion Bracelets– $7.99 ON SALE
11. Studed Faux-Leather Flats– $16.00 ON SALE
12. Sliver-Wedge Boots– $44.50 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE

10.20.10

Mad For Plaid.


If you were smarter than I was and saved all of your plaid shirts, scarves and blankets- dig them out stat. Tartan is back in a big way. I love a good tartan plaid. It reminds me of being a little girl. Plaid taffeta skirts, wool kilts. a cozy cashmere blanket. I’ll take any of them. While plaid decor will certainly not work in most of my home, I can certainly find a way to add a sprinkle of plaid, especially during the holidays. It seems that world has gone mad for plaid… and I like it! This is a trend that the entire family can get behind. Here are the plaid items that made it onto Kiki’s List:


1. Royal Stewart Cashmere Scarf– $67.15 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
3. Mack & Co. Ruffle Front Coat– $19.90 ON SALE ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
4. Scottish Kilt– $32
5. Tartan Bowtie– $26 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
9. Tartan Dessert Plates– $48 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
10. Plaid Shirt– $19.90
11. Plaid Penelope Coat– $54.99 ON SALE
12. Plaid Crinkle Scarf– $12.99