The change of seasons has inspired me to take more photos of my personal looks. I am trying to focus on my individual look of the day vs. trying to find someone to hold the camera on a Sunday afternoon. So I experimented with self portraits on my handy pocket size digital camera.

So… At 5’11,  I’ve learned that if I am wearing heels, its either my shoes or my face.

I picked up this band jacket off of the ChickDowntown clearance sale for $17.95!

I am looking into picking up a tripod for the camera and hopefully that will help me get the pictures into focus as well as all of me too!

ROSE:

“More contests like this one are definitely a plus. Mention of interesting articles found in magazines and celebrity fashion would be interesting. Polls on certain outfits would be fun too.”

It was a hard choice and it came down to 2 suggestions; but I’ve been dabbling on the idea of hosting outfit and look polls… So Rose was right on target…

TOLANI Grey Weeds Scarf

Thanks for all your comments and suggestions! Hopefully, we’ve made a few new fans as well!

Thank you Chickdowntown.com!

Time for another Deliciously Chic Contest

TOLANI Grey Weeds Scarf

Courtesy of Chickdowntown

I previously featured this scarf in one of my style Runway to Reality style guides and it only seemed fitting to host a contest for it!

TOLANI Grey Weeds Scarf

This scarf features shadowy greys play out across the deeply textured scarf, a sophisticated cityscape of graphic patterning finished with a flurry of fringe.  11″ x 72″.  100% viscose.  Dry clean.  Grey/black/white.

The rules are simple:

• Contest runs from 9/25/09 -10/1/09

• Open to US residents only

• Just leave a comment telling me what you’d like to see from us here at CakeNotCoke! Feel free to give us your suggestions, feed back, comments etc!

Don’t forget to check out Amy from Chickdowntown.com daily Twlight jacket giveaways on her twitter!

Who doesn’t love a runway collection?

The Creativity, Glam, Fierceness and Style…

For most of us, taking a look directly off the runway would be an amazing dream come true… But sadly it is dream…

Here in reality, I take style inspiration from the amazing runway looks and incorporate them into my personal style. Most of the time you can emulate runway style right from your own closet!

Gucci Resort to Reality

Above are 2 of my fave looks from the Gucci 2010 Resort collection.  I did some intense product searching to find items to achieve that straight of the runway style on a straight out of the office budget!

Top Row

BIG BUDDHA Grace Shoulder Bag

Forever21Elastic Waist Satin Pant

ABS Navy Boyfriend Blazer

Middle Row

TOLANI Grey Weeds Scarf

Omelle Drew Open Toe Apron Pumps

Forever 21 Striped 3/4 Shirt

Bottom Row:

Mike & Chris Belushi Leather Jacket

J.J. Winters Multi Zipper Bag in Rust Suede

7 For All Mankind Roxanne in Arctic White

Gina is the winner of our Deliciously Chic Contest! Take look at the fierce outfit she would put together:

AHH!!! THESE ARE SOOOO HOT!!! Love that there’s a sexy skinny fit Current Elliot (kind of over the boyfriend jeans…) with a great light wash for summer. I would totally pair these jeans up with a white tank, a loose black vest, and black sky high Louboutins. I would finish it off with a chunky gold Chanel necklace and a Balenciaga Giant Envelop clutch with giant gold hardware. It can go easily from night to day by just switching up the stilettos for Miu Miu gladiator sandals. Hope I win! Thanks again for the opportunity guys.

Thank you ChickDowntown!