New York Fashion Week has just about ended and this happens to be one of my favorite times of the year. This month we will see the big four (NY, London, Milan and Paris) host Fall 2017 Fashion Weeks. While I love spring fashion and weather, I also love all the richness and layers that fall brings. The accessories are always so exciting, because there is so much more room for options, like fur, gloves and boots, oh my!

I was watching closely (as I do) and have pulled out my top four trends to watch out for in Fall 2017. It’s so helpful to know what’s about to come into fashion because then you can also start keeping an eye out. You never know where inspiration might strike.

Let me know what you think, what’s your favorites and if you loved a trend I didn’t mention.

Until Next Week,

The Thin Neck Scarf

This trend has carried over from the past season but I still can’t get enough and it’s perfect for fall. It’s a great and easy way to update any sweater or dress without a huge investment. My favorites were from DVF and J. Crew. (P.S. The styling for the J. Crew show was so fabulous).

Feminine Tough Boots

Boots are obvious this season but the tough lady-like boot we saw on the runway was a great new take. I love details on boots and the options at Altuzarra and Alex Wang were on-point.

Statement Earring

Yes, that’s right ladies the statement earring is here to stay. We saw them bigger and bolder but also subtler more delicate versions. I think any larger scale earring is gonna work, the message here is invest in some statement earrings, this trend isn’t going anywhere. Check out Jason Wu, and Tome for inspiration.

Chain-Detailed Bags

Whether you are staying in for a cozy romantic dinner-for-two or planning a girls night out with your fellow lady bosses we have some ideas for what to wear on the 14th. There is enough to worry about on Valentine’s Day we thought it might be helpful to take all the guess work out of the perfect accessories.

Sending you lots of love and chocolate,

Romantic Dinner-In

You aren’t going out, but that doesn’t mean you don’t want to put a lot of thought into your outfit. You want to look your best while not going over board.

Girls Night

These are your girls and you don’t want to disappoint. This is the time to take style chances and go for that trendy piece you have been dying to try.

First Time Valentine’s Day Casual

You want to come across as confident and totally comfortable. You aren’t sure where this is going but you know you want to make a statement about who you really are.

Classic Formal Night Out

This is your chance to go all out. This is the time to try that statement necklace or cocktail ring, the sky’s the limit.

I know it’s only the first week of February but I can’t help getting excited for Spring and all the new beginnings it represents. I thought I would share with you guys a little sneak peak into the Stephanie Kantis Spring 2017 Collection. Before every collection I do a ton of inspiration research and then create a mood board that can be a reference point during the whole design process.

This Spring it is all about Asian Fusion for the brand. I am inspired by nature and manmade beauty. My focus was on Asian culture and more specially Japanese culture including gardens, lanterns, planks, screens, bridges and more. The materials we chose are mixtures of gold and silver, Jade, Rose Quartz, just to name a few. I wanted to share with you our mood board in hopes it brings a little warmth to your day. I can’t wait to show you the full collection, just a few weeks away, stay tuned!

Till Next Week,

Can you believe that Valentine’s Day is just a little over two weeks away?! With or without a sweetheart, it’s about love for each other, and I can always get behind that.

My favorite ways to spend this day are typically simple. A nice meal, spending time in nature, or a lovely evening out on the town, whatever feels special for my husband and myself. I think a lot of us expect the day to look a certain way and that can be a letdown. I suggest you let your significant other in on your ideas, don’t expect him or her to know what you want or how you want to spend the day. It’s not fair to you or them.

I always love to drop hints for my husband about what I’m currently obsessing over. If he is going to buy me something or spend a bunch of time planning an evening, I know he wants to feel confident that he is going in the right direction. Of course, no matter what he does, I will love it because it's from the heart, but guys tend to go through a lot of stress to make the perfect plans, so why don’t we help them out a little.  

I also get ideas from him about what he wants. I want him to feel as special as he makes me feel, because everyone deserves to feel the love on Valentine’s Day.

PS. If jewelry is on your list this Valentine’s Day check out a few of my favorite pieces. Pass this along to the guys in your life that might need a little help, I’m sure they will thank you.

I read an article that said this week is the week most people fall off the resolution bandwagon, meaning they start slacking on the commitments from January 1^st.  In fact, studies show that more than 30% of people quit working towards the goals they made at the new year just two weeks after they made them.

I have included some of my favorite quotes that I hope can serve as motivation when you're feeling weak. I love to be inspired by words and beautiful images. My intention is that you share them as well. We all need a lift, or a kick in the butt, sometimes. 

Til next week,

Ahh January, the month for goal setting and radical changes. This month can be a tricky one for our confidence, because we make big lofty goals and sometimes we don’t follow through. I have been talking to some of my girlfriends and a lot of them are talking about up-leveling their career goals and really going for it in 2017. This makes me so happy, and I want to offer some of my personal advice around this topic.

But this won’t be advice about how to negotiate a better salary or different title. Today I want to talk about how we present ourselves in the office. I have always been a huge believer in dressing for the job you want not the job you have. If you want to be taken seriously, then show up for work like that.

I take a lot of pride in my appearance, I don’t think it’s superficial. Taking the time and energy to look and feel our best will pay off large dividends for our confidence, and don’t we all want to have more of that.

This doesn’t have to be a huge time commitment or cost a lot of money. I am talking about laying out your clothes beforehand, making sure they’re pressed and clean. When in a pinch I love to use my hair dryer to knock out any little creases. I also believe that lipstick is the ultimate upgrade. You will look immediately polished and professional in a shade that fits your coloring and style. It’s just about going that extra mile to show yourself and your boss you’re ready for the next step. You can do this.

All my best,