Keeping a steady one-blog post-a-month roll takes skills... so fortunately my intern/assistant Neesha is here to help! And by help, I mean introducing us to an amazing designer that'll make you want to dive into spring style STAT. 

Park by Joanna Hadfield is a nearly four year old line of mostly dresses, and I gotta say, the Spring '12 collection is her best yet. The New Zealand born and bred Joanna currently lives in Santa Monica, so it's no surprise her dresses are airy, light and perfect for a sun-drenched afternoon. We're simply smitten for her soft cottons, easy silhouettes, and subtly sexy cut-outs and slits, so Neesha just had to ask Joanna: 

Of all the red and nude lips and dresses, fishline hems, and tousled tresses, the big winner of last night's 69th Golden Globes was a Dior-clad Charlize Theron and her vintage Cartier diamond headband. 

During the red carpet arrivals a friend of KiMELEON promptly texted a pic with the caption: Get the look!

Jill's wearing her 'Heiress' crystal stretch headband–a KiMELEON classic and instant post-Globes fix.

The 'Heiress' comes in five, four and three rows of crystal, and ranges from $60-$70... available here!

While headbandits from around the U.S. & Canadaland have already gotten in on some KiMELEON NYE action, today is the last day to order your perfect party hat to ring in 2012!

I had the honor of working with the amazing Lulu Powers to create an easy-peasy holiday party in L.A., and we documented the affair for the December issue of Angeleno.

Almost as exciting as collaborating with Lulu (and chatting with dinner guest Jeffrey Alan Marks and his Million Dollar Decorators co-star/BF Ross)? 

Lulu chose a fascinator from KiMELEON's Holiday 2011 collection to wear during her fête! 

'Madame Peacock' was a perfect accessory choice for the vivacious party planner, and a festive addition to her seasonal spread.

IDEA: Pick up a copy of Lulu Powers' book, Food to Flowers, (and a copy of Angeleno) for inspiring tips, tricks and recipes for stress-free entertaining. You'll never look at party-throwing the same!

Jessa and Ben got married in Tucson this September, and the bride tailored every detail of her special day right down to the flowers... in everyone's hair!

She worked one on one with KiMELEON to customize her 'Rosa Doblé' hair clip for Friday night's rehearsal dinner, then selected everything from the tulle to crystal buds for the flower girls' headbands and clips for the wedding ceremony.

 

Jessa even enlisted KiMELEON to curate a crystal tiara to complement her luxe princess gown (and strapping groom)...

From all the special touches (custom everything) to the after-dark dance party in the desert, it truly was a magical affair filled with lots of love, petals and pizzazz!

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My latest post for the GUESS Access blog... an easy peasy DIY! 

Get involved.

The pumpkin patch just got a whole lot cuter.

Have a sweet holiday!

PS. 'lil KiMELEON headbands are currently available for pre-order! The 'Gardenia' comes in various flower and headband colors–$12 for 1 or $20 for 2. Contact us today to get your baby's adorable on. 

 

Who: The 'Wynona' 

What: This 1 1/8-inch Native American beaded headband features two rows of crystals on each side. There's a black velvet elastic inset, and it's lined in purple velvet. Also available in green and white.

Where: KiMELEON

Why: For just $45, you'll be the chief of chic headbands. 

KiMELEON's 2011 Holiday collection is now available online!

No party ensemble is complete without something chic atop, and there are more than 14 new ways to achieve head of class...

Make your season bright.

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The Style Network's MyStyle featured a really haute Halloween costume idea (or real life ensemble–you be the judge) with one royal muse: Princess Kate. 

Coming soon to a party near you!

My BFF Lauren got married this past July in Atlanta, and the bride (in a stunning Elizabeth Fillmore gown) most definitely infused her color savvy into the entire wedding party: Bridesmaids in rich purple, matrons of honor (me!) in raspberry, and bright, bold floral bouquets to tie it all together. 

While Lauren went au natural with a fresh-cut white lily pinned into her French braid half-do, she wanted something that would pop for her bridal party.

Enter KiMELEON's red and fuchsia flower clips with crystal and pearl buds! 

We worked together to pick the perfect colors to complement the vibe of the wedding, and red/purple color-blocking (so Gucci SS07) seemed like a perfect fit...

And it was! Just like The Prices.

Holly Jones Photo

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PS-Two more of my besties rocked KiMELEON on their special days and I can hardly wait to share their photos! Soon...

I'm all caught up in the new pumps, sandals and wedges at Charlotte Olympia.

Leopards, metallics and crayon colors? Charlotte Dellal is brills. 

Hats off...to Anna Sui, 'cause her spring 2012 collection introduced some real fancy headwear!

Tulle fascinators, turbans, blushers, sailor hats and mooooore... 

Why wait 'til next year when KiMELEON's got similar styles now!?

Head check: coming soon, a fall collection of brand new fascinators from KiMELEON!!

And PS-One of my fave fascies 'Bridgette' was just featured on the Style Network's shopping site, MyStyle! Loooooove the chic outfit inspo...

                 

So glad I held on to some of my pointy-toed heels circa early 2000s...the tip is back in action! 

Never thought I'd like those studded Valentino's but I'm suddenly finding them extremely covetable for fall. (The kitten-heel version? Not so much.)

Get inspired by Elle's top picks!

1. Calf leather pump, Louis Vuitton, $923

2. Studded lizard pump, Valentino, $1,195

3. Faux leather slingback, Stella McCartney, $645

4. Patent leather pump, Prada, $650

We all know a blazer layer adds instant style and sophistication. But these fresh takes on lapels, colors, cut and function are changing the dressing game.

Best tickets in town!