Sneak Peak At Fall Trends......And The Color is:

22July08: You guessed it! The Fall color is purple. (yawn) Ok, is it me or has fashion really come down to being a boring mess. Honestly, VS has studied with the best of them at FIT in NY and what I love most about fashion is the artistry. It really lacks the "art" these days. But hey, don't take my word for it - see for yourself. Be YOU in fashion is the best advice one can give. Nothing wrong with mixing trendy with vintage, but for peete's sake - DO NOT dress from a mannequin. Make your own style and live it up! Ok, now that I've screamed at you.........

The 10 Ten Seasonal Fall Trends are as follows based on NY FAshion Week:
1. Flashy Accessories
2. Fantasy Dressing
3. Juicy Color - Bold makes a comeback from Spring (but did it ever leave?)
4. Florals, Prints & Visual Texture (yep, big tulips and Dolce & Gabanna styled leopard prints)
5. Tulle & Crinoline (don't ask)
6. Bows, Ruffles & Feathers (dressy blouses that your mother wore in the 70's)
7. Booties & Non-Boots (Um, peep toes and 80's booties)
8. Bodacious Makeup & Big Hair
9. Menswear-Inspired (THIS IS A STAPLE PEOPLE - TRUST ME)
10. Grey (so last year but we likey!)

Be sure to add plenty of blousy dresses - knee length of course to your fall wardrobe. Certainly some of your solid maxi dresses will be perfect for transitional pieces. In other words, take those long dresses and add a cropped denim jacket to it with pumps and a clutch bag and hit the town. Scott Phree's loves grey, so look for more mock neck sweater dresses and tailored fall day jackets. Stay tuned for our Fall Preview.

Oh George - Part Deux!

18Jun08 - VS has recovered from George Michael Mania and as promised I have made mental notes for you poor souls who couldn't attend the show. (Deep breath) OK, first up since I am reporting this days after the show, I wasn't arrested, but YES I did drink a little too much of the happy juice being served at the Toyota Center.

If I had to describe the show in one word: INCREDIBLE! Georgie did not disappoint, from the soul brothers and sisters on back-up, to the 3-tierd band stacked on top of one another. The stage was divided into 3 dark sections at first glance. Lights out - OMG - it's 3 freaking full screens that displayed all sorts of colors and images throughtout the show. Images from Marvin Gaye to JFK to Josephine Baker. This is why we love Georgie. He's FREE and we love it! VS was gasping for air when he did the Gap Band's, circa 1980 "Burn Rubber" (Why You Want To Hurt Me).....the crowd may have been slow to catch but a "true" soul sister such as myself was mouthing every word. Next up, an orchestrated version of Roberta Flack's circa 1972, "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."

All of your favorites were sung. "Fast Love" started it off and the crowd lost it and "FREEDOM" closed the show - perfectly! In between were Careless Whisper, Too Funky, and countless others. Of course, George's fashion sense were on point. Crisp and suited with European boots - we love it! He even poked fun at himself once again when he sang, "Outside" and changed into a policeman's uniform. If you remember in 1998 Mr. Michael's being arrested in LA in a public restroom for "engaging in a lewd act" with an undercover policeman. All is forgotten George.

The only songs notably absent were Monkey, I Want Your Sex (which the crowd begged for but to no avail) and 1984's smash hit, "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go". Damn shame because VS was ready to do her greatest Belinda Carlisle dance to that song. I guess I was saved from myself.

VS gives this show 2 thumbs through the roof! Next up, Janet Jackson, October 2008....stay tuned my fashionable friends!

Ciao.

Ladies And Gentlemen.......GEORGE MICHAEL LIVE!

14 Jun 08 - Virtual Stylist is pleased to announce that she will be in sheer delight to see George Michael live in concert at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. I will report back with all the fashion sightings and, OMG - the music! That's what it's all about. And remember, that's Mr. Michaels to us mere mortals............we are not worthy!

Why we love George? Because he's a non-conformist - period. The music matters, without all the hype and self-righteous nonsense that has overshadowed what THEY call music today. There is a cause greater than ourselves, and that is to uplift someone in need. Kudos to George who has never been afraid to "Fight The Power!"

PS: For bragging rights, I must post my tickets just in case the camera I attempt to sneak inside to get a glimpse of George is confiscated and I'm thrown in the pokey and miss the show (fingers crossed).

Until next time folks, Peace, Love and Soul!