Kenzo Women's SS13 Clouded Leopard Print

photos and information courtesy of HAVAS PR Middle East

Organizing: Closets - Helpful Tips & Strategies - Part 1

With winter around the corner, the dropping temperatures creates for more indoor activities. It also makes for the perfect time to stay in a couple hours and organize things around the house. 

There's nothing like an organized closest, so here are a few tips and strategies from the industry's professionals for organizing your closet. Today we focus on how to organize folded and hung clothes so that finding and enjoying them are way easier!

Strategy: Folding Clothes

If you prefer to fold your clothes or have a lot of clothing that is best stored folded, Meryl Starr, a professional organizer in New York and author ofThe Organizing Workbook, recommends these tips for folding clothes within your closet.

- Shelves should be about 12 inches deep, roughly the

depth of a stack of clothes. You don't want a lot of

wasted space in front or behind.

- Ventilated shelves promote airflow around folded

clothes, which cuts down on the possibility of mold,

mildew, and pests.

- Group like with like (jeans with jeans, etc.).

Same-size items stack more neatly

- Put clothes you use most in the center at eye level.

-Don't stack higher than about a foot, and leave at least

6 inches between the top of the stack and the next shelf

for easy reaching in.

- Add drawers to collect smaller items. If you don't have

drawers, use a basket or two. Position drawers below eye

level so it's easy to peer in.

Strategy: Hanging Clothes

Hanging up clothing inside a closet is an easy way to keep clothing organized, especially if you have a lot of dress clothes, suits, or dresses. Lorie Marrero, creator of The Clutter Diet online program, recommends these tips:

-- For the double-hang area, put the shortest clothes on

the top rod and hang the bottom one as high as possible

under them. Use space freed up near the floor for a shoe

rack or storage bins.

-- Organize garments by category and separate with hanging

labels; the more specific the categories the better. For example,

subdivide your shirts into short- and long-sleeve, or casual

and dressy. Bonus points: Organize by color within a category.

-Keep shoes, purses, and jewelry in hanging organizers there

are dozens on the market, so you can see them alongside your

clothes.

photos: pinterest

text adapted from better homes and gardens

What Do You Like Best About Fall?

What do you love best about fall?

below are some of my favorites!

Hot Chocolate!

Theres something about the decadent warmthness (I just made up that word!) of this drink! In the cold gloomy weather, this is one cup of happiness!

I am really interested to try all the different ones around NYC. I'm going to research what are the greatest spots for authentic and unique hot cocoa in the city and try em out to the best of my ability!

Do you guys have any recommendations? Leave em in the comments! 

Fall Fashion

The warm, thick knits, cozy sweaters and scarves, jewel tones, neutral tones. All of it!

Both men and women's. Love it!

Lighting Candles

Well, not that any other season stops me from doing so, but it's even better as the cold weather starts creeping in, and warmth helps! (Not always the best idea in summer, especially in Dubai's heat!)

Warm Confections

Biting onto a fresh donut, fresh muffin, or any warm baked good just brings a smile to my face - all year round of course - but just the same as the candles, not the best idea in summer - but in fall...oh yes!

TV Show return/begin

This time of year, all your favorite TV shows return and new ones premiere, which is great after a whole two months of waiting to find out what happens next! ;)

The Best of All!

I can't wait to check out Central Park this fall as the leaves' colors start changing!

I bet it's one of the most beautiful thing nature has to offer! Especially considering I've never seen any ever! I am excited!

So tell me what are your favorite things about fall?

Any of them above ? (I'm sure we share some Fall Favorites!)

Photos via Pinterest

TV watching photo via

Desert Beauty

١ Bauble Bar // ٢ Forever 21 // ٣ Kate Spade

٤ Kate Spade // ٥ Korres #13 (natural pink lipstick)

٦ Maxi skirt in beige-blush // ٧ Forever 21 // ٨ Maxi white dress

٩ Rebecca Minkoff // ١٠ Bauble Bar // ١١ Sephora (best sunscreen!)

١٢ net-a-porter.com // ١٣ Livestrong.com

Let's Just Go Walking in the Rain : Seasonal Picks

Aubin & Wills

Emley Hooded Coated Cotton-blend Poncho ($175)

Top Shop

Airtex Shiny Plastic Mac ($90) in Black

 Free People

Hooded Waterproof Lace Raincoat ($88) in Ivory

Lark & Wolff by Steven Alan

Rain Jacket ($69) in Red

 

Vine Camuto

Anorak with Drawstring ($138) in Olive
 

All photos from respectively mentioned websites and WhoWhatWear

All photos via respective websites and WhoWhatWear

Happy "Black Friday" Weekend

Happy "black friday" weekend!

Have fun shopping!

See you back on Monday

image via the coveteur

Style Radar: Jewel Tones

One of my favorite things about (this) fall is jewel tones!
The bright, punchy colors are so much fun, but have a more sophisticated and almost 'warm' edge in comparison to summer bright hues

Here are some of my faves this season:

(click image to enlarge)

From top-left onwards:

BLOUSE:

Equipment blouses: The place for your perfect blouse. Love these bright ones. The sheer one is quite nice but please please please do wear a tank top underneath! The whole sheer top, or bright bra look, is so tacky! please don't. Keep your self respect. Even if you don't care about that...Wear something!

PHONE CASE:

How amazing is this miu miu phone case? So gorgeous (Love the navy-gold combo)

 and so versatile, perfect for fall and winter

SWEATER:

Roberto Cavalli Sweater: with embellished shoulders! via net-a-porter. 

Love all of it!

SCARF:

Yves Saint Laurent berry colored scarf. via net-a-porter. Love this color, and can add 

instant 'pop' to any outfit. Perfect for keeping you warm or even just because!

RING:

Charm & Chain green onyx ring by Kendra Scott. 

Brighten up any outfit with this jewel!

NECKLACE:

Lauren Elan sunshine necklace. Full of bright beads and satin. 

A great chunky necklace for over a turtle neck, sweater, or blouse.

SWEATER:

J.W.Anderson Sweater in orange, via net-a-porter. 

I would say, an orange sweater is a staple this season

SHOES:

Brian Atwood Pumps in (marcella) electric purple, complete with gold heels! 

What's not to like about the color and shape? 

(we're not so sure how we feel about the 'real snake skin' though)

PURSE:

A.P.C. textured leather shoulder bag via net-a-porter. Nothing like a classic leather shoulder bag. Accessories other bright elements of your outfit with a neutral black hand bag.

Rebecca Minkoff - nyfw

Yesterday LVP tuned into the Live stream video on style.com to watch the Rebecca Minkoff show. As always with her work, we were impressed. 

Her S/S 12 collection includes brighter hues, color blocking, simple clean cuts and as many other shows this week, the color palette includes lots of yellows and blues but also infuses reds and browns - all good alternatives to this past summer's bright bright colors.

Here are a few screen shots from her show - sorry for some of the blurry images!

Waiting for the show to start...

...and the show begins!

We love that jacket!

And her purses of course never fail to impress

interesting use of neon yellows, in both the clothes and clutch (bright but not over powering)

Lots of flow-y, loose tops and graphic prints

The Designer herself

We wish her all the best with her soon to be born baby!