goldie

i know much ado has been made about farrah fawcett and her glorious feathered flip. however, for me, it was all about ms. goldie hawn. goldie's hair was legendary, as far as i'm concerned. she was THE it girl. absolutely cute as a button with sex appeal to boot. i find people who don't take themselves so seriously refreshing. and as if all that wasn't enough, ms. hawn went and practically cloned herself, giving us the just as awesome kate hudson. she's the gift that keeps on giving...

custom made

dressing with what works best for your shape and coloring in mind is crucial. trends should be tertiary. that is why i absolutely HAD to purchase this dress from hsn. did they have more affordable choices? yes. did they have prettier options? in my opinion, no. but even if they had, it wouldn't have mattered if it was unflattering to my curves or in a color that didn't work for me. this peplum design works wonders for me, accentuating my high waist and hourglass shape. the red is perfect for my complexion. in addition, this outfit matches my personal style and i know that i can accessorize it perfectly. can't wait for it to show up!

xoxo jenna pearle*

golden glam

just wanted to share this pic of kirsten dunst looking stunning in a this gold number. the fabric drapes her beautifully. the crimson lip and blonde waves gives her an air of sophistication which is unusual for the usually cutesy actress. gorgeous!

xoxo jenna pearle*

la tortura

la tortura, indeed. here is the heartbreaker from columbia serving up the sexy quite well. inteligente, bonita y generosa...this trifecta of shakira represents her accurately.

xoxo jenna pearle*

sans face

Celebrity Beauty: 4 Look-Cute Alternatives to Wearing Makeup: glamour.com

sometimes you may not have time to put on make-up. maybe you need a break from this daily routine. still, you want to look GOOD. read this article to get some tips on how not to wear make up.

courtesy of glamourmag.

xoxo jennapearle*

the L words

because i love u so, i've been raking through all the fashion magazines, blogs and the n.y streets to bring you what appears to be most important in the coming season. it seems to come down to the 4Ls. yes, the 4Ls. these are the four key ingredients you shall need in order to achieve the most stylish, trendy warbdrobe. here goes:

1. Leather


2. Lace
   
3. Leopard


4. Lashes
   

no matter your personal style (glamour girl, classic lady, rebel rocker), these pieces will give you pizzazz! trust me.

xoxo jenna pearle*

baby west

look at lil' kanye back in his day. what a cutie pie! hope this future fashion forward fella put a smile on your face...happy monday!

xoxo jenna pearle*

pic courtesy of dopedefined.tumblr.com

taking care of business

in case you've been on a retreat in tibet and haven't heard, wyclef jean is running for president of haiti. i applaud jean for not just talking about an issue but taking action. will he be a successful prez? i don't know but i'm hoping for the best for him and our beloved haiti. personal opinion time: if bush could "run" the US for eight years, i don't see why someone like wyclef (or me, haha) couldn't handle the responsibility. many had doubts about the relatively new on the scene barack obama and so far, he's handling it like a champ (given the circumstances). and what about schwarzenagger, ventura, reagan...it is clear that wyclef has a deep love for his mother country and that alone will get him through some tough times. good luck, wyclef and a major BOOOOOO! to all the naysayers fighting against you (ahem, cousin pras, like i care who you back in any election). here's a pic from the family fugee reunion a few years back. how gorgeous is ms. hill here?! toodles!

xoxo jenna pearle*

black star

wow!

xoxo jenna pearle

The Met: American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity

well, while on my summer holiday, i ventured out to the metropolitan museum of art on 5th Ave. currently, there is a phenomenal exhibit you may be interested in. its called "american woman" and it celebrates its namesake. i so enjoyed my time there. fantastic clothing from the gibson girl days, breathtaking flapper gowns with the perfect accessories, curve embracing pieces from the 40s and 50s. then there was my favorite part: the montage of american women that make us proud from the 60's on. if you get a chance to go visit, i doubt you'll be disappointed.

just remember...the price ($20) is a suggestion; you can pay less.

ta ta xoxo jenna pearle*

icons of style

twiggy, bianca jagger, gabrielle "coco" chanel, sofia coppola, rachel zoe, carrie bradshaw, grace jones, brigitte bardot ect...this book is filled with the faces who shaped fashion. its a must for anyone interested in style icons or at the very least strong women.

xoxo jenna pearle*

ps. the author is simone werle

oh carolina

i found the most adorable girl and most adorable fashion blog. i don't even remember how i came across ms. carolina krews but i'm glad i did. from the pics above, you can see how beautiful and fashionable she is. i am enamored with her stylish outfits, pixieish ebony haircut and glamourous party girl images. and judging from the posts, carolina is a total sweetheart. i highly suggest you check her out immediately. just click http://carolinakrews.blogspot.com/

xoxo jenna pearle*

happy bday, mr. president

imagine me in my flowing white dress, in my wispy, sultry voice singing:

happy birthday, to you. happy birthday to you...happy birthday... mr. president, happy birthday to you!!!

love you to pieces, mr. obama!

suspended

did i mention my new love affair with suspenders? i remember in third of fourth grade, i was ready to sell a beloved cabbage patch to get my hands on pink ones. and they're back. what can i sell now?

xoxo jenna pearle*

bad girls wear chanel

hot stuff!!! this is from badgirlswearchanel.tumblr.com...lovin' this nite on the town look! p.s gorgeous, healthy hair!

xoxo jenna pearle*

black & white lily cole

even in black and white, lily cole's coloring comes through loud and clear...gorgeous!

xoxo jenna pearle

i'm lovin it...lovely locs

lately, i've been running into ladies with locs so lovely. beautiful textures, fly styles, multi-colored hues!!! my, oh my. so inspiring!

if you are apprehensive about locing (but you were considering it), let me encourage you to forge ahead and do it. forget the naysayers (especially the ones in your head). its not that hard (in fact, it eventually becomes easier than almost any other hairstyle). so go get locked up, my orders!

xoxo jenna pearle*

emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds...

b. marley

what i see in nyc

hi guys! i had a great day today. i'm sure you can probably guess what activity kept me busy. walking around the city and shopping, of course. once again, i was able to find some fabulous deals. in need of some accessory replenishment (earrings, specifically), my accomplice and i made our way to nova ice in the village. this cute 2 by 2 store has variety, more than fair prices, and their stuff lasts as long as you need it to. i left nova ice with three pairs of earrings that flatter my mug. side note: in the image consulting class i just took recently, i learned a lot about what accessories go with whom. for instance, since i have an ovallish, round face, my choices should probably be ones that add angles and length to my face (that is, unless you are trying to emphasize the roundness). after a cheap, healthy and not to mention tasty dinner at dojo's, the hubby and i headed to soho where we came across a h&m. to be honest, anywhere one heads these days will lead you to an h&m. anyhow, once there, i couldn't resist the stylish clothes with the small pricetags. i bought a cute tee in a magnificent shade of turquoise, tealish blue for less than 5 bucks. i also scored a long tee in a fun, big leopard print for a measly $12. this shirt reminds me of wilma or pebbles from the flinstones. i also bought some pretty turquoise hanging earrings for less than $4. hubby found a pair of lighter denim straight leg jeans for $20. a quick dash to ricky's and to canal street (got there too late to find anything good) and we called it a day, a successful one, too.

xoxo jenna pearle*