....UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE....

Been away for a bit focusing on some other things. Just caught up on reading and commenting some of my fave blogs. I been kinda BLAH lately. Waiting for something to happen really soon. I know it's just around the corner but anxious for it to begin already! Ok...it's my JOB! LOL

I recently received clearances to begin work. Now all I need to do is wait for boss lady to call so we can discuss details like start date etc. I am so excited because this is going to be different for me. Many of you know that I have went to school to study Paralegal (which I still plan to finish because I got about 6 classes left and Bre starts what she finishes no matter how late it is...lol) so yeah, I will be working at a private christian school for now servicing K-5 kids. Now I have had my fair share of working with kids when I was younger (which was always so fun for me) but this time I will be working in the office as an Executive Assistant to the Principal who by the way seems VERY nice. I am so excited to just start!!! lol

Me and the babes have been apartment/houses hunting. Living in my moms house has been quite crowded so we are very anxious about this too. It was sweet of her to open her doors to us when we moved back here to Philly from Massachusetts but it's about that time to get our own place. I want a house but a house for rent for right now. I know this is a GREAT buyers market right now but I need to make sure I am ready for all that and more that comes with home ownership. So far I found a 3 bedroom house with a finished basement and HUGE backyard for $800 a month and I love how its one block over from my moms house and if I move in; my next door neighbors are my aunt and uncle who we like chill with practically every day! lol I am still looking tho because there was a few things I did not like about it...I mean nothing major but just want to have some options when making a decision.

On another note...FALL FASHION 2009! I am loving ALL of the new trends although I know I won't be rocking them all because lets face it...if its trend it don't mean it suits you...lol But hey I ain't cramping no ones style so if you open to it do you! Anyways, I began to create my wish list already...can't wait to go SHOPPING! lol Some of my top must haves are pictured below but this isn't even half...lol these are just my key items for fall:

For My Blog - Fall 2009 by ladybre83 featuring Steve Madden boots

Pictured above - Tan Bomber Jacket, Fall Aviator Shades, Layered Cardigan, Destroyed Jeans, Peplum Style Tweed Dress, Purple Beret Hat (I want ALL colors) Military Button Styled Jacket, Grey Knee High Boots, Black Cowgirl Slouched Boots, Snakeskin or Leopard Print Shoes, Peep Toe Booties, Houndstooth Print Scarves.

If you guys have any fall fashion must haves let me know! I would love to see what you might be getting into this fall in Fashion.

Laterzzzzz

LB

XOXO

Fashion Fall Trends 2009 research continues...

Welcome to another installment of my fashion trends for Fall 2009 research. As I search the web as well as magazines I subscribe to; here are some key peices to think about for fall:

THE CARDIGAN

Although this screams summer time I wanted to show you the style of it. Bohemian layers!

This one is my FAVORITE! I love how its long but it has short layers in the front. You can wear this with anything! I love things all versatile!

Here is an example on how to rock the open cardi for work!

Here it is with short sleeves. Again, I am loving the open layered concenpt in the front!

OOOh an dheres is the Bohemian look in Black...NICE!

Next trend I am seeing alot of is the:

Beanie or Beret Hats (wateva u wanna call it)

This is great to add some pop to an all black peacoat etc. Good for bad hair days and when you don't want to do your hair all glamafied....

The Duff, The RiRi and The Ferg know what's good with these great hats!

So does Tyra and B. I love how B is rocking her Beret!

MORE TO COME FOR FALL 2009 TRENDS! STAY TUNED ;)

Love,

LB

XOXO

The Peplum Dress is Making a Comeback!

So as I did some research on some Fall trends of 2009 I keep seeing the Peplum over and over again. Let's take a trip down memory lane:

The Peplum Dress in the 1940's:

The Peplum Dress in the 80's:

It is now the must have Fall trend for 2009!

Here is Mollie rockin a nice purple peplum number

The ever so ravishing Ms. Estelle with a gray peplum number (my favorite so far!)

And of course SJP never stays behind from a trend!!!

Here are some ways to rock the Peplum today:

I personally think the peplum is so nice. Not all styles however but there are many different styles of the peplum dress to suit many body styles. Here is an interesting article I found at whowhatwear.com regarding the fashionably peplum dress:

As fashion fanatics know, this certainly isn't the first time the peplum dress has enjoyed a place in fashion's pantheon. Though we won't bore you with the long history of this design (which originated in ancient Greece of all places), the silhouette's primarily associated with two decades: the forties and the eighties. In the former, women wore peplum-appended coats and dresses as a way to draw attention to a tiny waist and hourglass figure—without being overtly erotic. Forty years later, the style re-emerged with a vengeance when visionaries like Thierry Mugler created body-con garments with exaggerated flips of fabric at the hips or the stomach for an especially dramatic effect. This season, the peplum is enjoying yet another renaissance of sorts, as modern-day design dynamos are offering both the ladylike and "Like A Virgin"-inspired styles. The range of choices available means that you're sure to find something that works with both your body and your budget, so it's no wonder that we endorse this trend. All in all, a peplum cocktail dress is the perfect way to add a little pizzazz to your routine fancy fare! (excerpt from www.whowhatwear.com) click on the link to check out the entire article.

Do you like the peplum? Let me know how you feel about it - would it be a Fall trend you will rock or not?

P.S. For the plus size ladies - there are some peplum dresses at Torrid with certain peplum styles to fit our volump figs :)

Laterzzzzz!

LB

XOXO