Little Is The New BIG: Louis Vuitton Minis, Yea or Nay?

I love Louis Vuitton just as much as the next person, so I was excited to see some of the new items in the Spring collection. There was one item in the collection that made me say "Hmmmm..." and that was the Mini Collection. Yes, Louis Vuitton has a 'mini collection.' At first I thought having the mini collection was a great idea until I saw the price point of those mini handbags. Sure,  the price is significantly lower than the full size, but for some reason I have a hard time paying a small fortune ($1,400.00) for a small piece of purse when I could go full-size versions of the following items: a Louis Vuitton Speedy, a couple of Michael Kors bags, a couple pairs of Manolo Blahnik pumps(only if you got the most basic), 2 months rent, several months of payments to Sallie Mae ( I HATE her!), a few car payments, oh and a car (I mean it'd be a cash car, but it'd get you from point A to B with no problems!).

What I'm trying to say is I, Natalie Dianne Reed, will NOT be purchasing a Louis Vuitton Mini. I think I can find something better to do with my hard earned money. What's your take, lovies? Let me know!

Ciao and see ya at the TOP!
xoxo

Louis Vuitton Mini

Michael Kors $448.00

Manolo Blahnik Nausikaba $625.00

Ugggghhhh...this chick right here?!





Michael Kors Perforated Handbag: Yea or Nay?

Hey Lovies!

This season  perforated anything is the new trend. With that being said, what do y'all think about the new perforated Michael Kors handbag? I'm giving it two thumbs up! Check it out and let me know what you think.

Ciao lovies and see ya at the TOP!
xoxo

Michael Kors? YES, Please and THANK YOU...

Hey Lovies!

It's a given that I am a heels type girl all day long, but every once in a while I like to bring it down a notch and rock sneakers. Not a lot of words can express my extreme like for these Michael Kors sneakers kicks! Check em out, you might like em' too.

Ciao lovies and see ya at the TOP!
xoxo

Everybody Has One, But I Don't Care...

Hey Lovies! I usually like to do things a little different when it comes to my personal style, but this time...I think I'm gonna have to go with the masses and go ahead a drop some money on the Michael Kors Rose Gold watch. No, it will not be my everyday watch...that's just cray...it'll be my 'feeling a little fancy watch.' So no worries, I will still wear my Goodwill favorite, but for special occasions I will break out my MK Rose Gold Watch like it's a Rolex...baby steps, lovies, baby steps. Check it out!

Enjoy and see ya at the TOP!

Ciao!
xoxo

February's Best Dressed According to Vogue...

Hey Lovies!

Pics of Vogue's best dressed list for February are shown below. How would you vote? Let me know!

Ciao and see you at the TOP, lovies!
xoxo

Emma Stone in Chanel Haute Couture

Alek Wek in Pinko, vintage Yves Saint Laurent shoes, Hermès scarf, Wek 1933 bag

Sofia Coppola in Yves Saint Laurent jumpsuit, Louis Vuitton Sofia Coppola Collection clutch, Yves Saint Laurent belt

Lily Donaldson in the streets of Milan

Dasha Zhukova in Céline vest and shirt, Miu Miu pants, Givenchy shoes and clutch

Tom Ford in welll...TOM FORD

Wendi Murdoch in Vintage Rodarte

Shailene Woodley in Christopher Kane top and Christian Louboutin shoes

Kate Bosworth in Prabal Gurung dress, Christian Dior clutch, Christian Louboutin shoes

Taylor Tomasi Hill in Equipment shirt, The Row pants, Michael Kors belt, Balenciaga shoes, Dezso by Sara Beltrán jewelry

Just Say NO To Shopping Day 8 (I think)...

Hello...I'm still on my fast and I think I'm on Day 8. I've been so busy these days I'm slowly losing track of the days, but I'm not LOSING the battle! As I've mentioned before, my busy schedule has prevented me from thinking about shopping and buying things I don't need. I'm doing pretty well and I'm shocking people left and right.

The other night I went to a graduation (SHOUT OUT TO THE 2011 Graduates) and I shared with one of my friends that I was on a shopping fast and she, like all the others, busted out laughing in my face. I just looked at her and said, "I'm doing quite well on this fast, thank you very much!" I think I've converted her and she is now a believer!

Since I started fasting, I have been blessed beyond measure...I'm getting tons of work for my personal business. Just last week I did hair for four different clients and make-up for a photo shoot (at that shoot I did make-up on a male model for the first time...Thanks, Marcus for challenging me). I also booked work for another photo shoot with another photographer (SHOUT OUT TO CHERIE O.) I'm so excited about working with her. This week I have an order for 20 tutus, 2 hair appointments, 4 faces for make-up, AND Deja Turner, entrepreneur, fashion designer, writer, diva extraordinaire JUST text me and asked me if she could take pics of my custom jewelry and do an interview. GREAT things are happening in my world...give up a little and get back a lot! I'm LOVIN IT!

Oh and I almost forgot! Ms. Leatrice, the nice lady I sit by at church, gave me a FABULOUS vintage ostrich clutch and some cute red peep toe pumps with a little bow on top AND she said she has some more shoes to give me! I'm soooo excited! Love that lady! :)

So yeah, like I said...it's all good in my hood! As always, below are photos of the things I'm jonesing, but probably won't get, even AFTER my fast is over...I'm going to work with what I already have in the closet.

Ciao!

PS: One more thing...I PROMISE I'm going to post the Dress Right For Your Type: Plus Size Blog...I lost my notes! AHHHHHH!!!! As soon as I find the notes I will post the blog...I know you've been waiting! :)



American Apparel Body Suit...soooo HOT!

Deja Turner of VYZ follow her on Twitter: @visYOUlize and on Tumblr: http://vyz.tumblr.com



Forever 21 Lace Top...MUST HAVE!



Michael Kors Erin Ballet Flat

VYZ Vision Board

Photographer: Cherie O.

Marcus Genosky (www.markeyphotography.com)