aici september kick-off event…

a few weeks back…i attended the aici (association of image consultants international) san francisco chapter september kick-off event…the event was held at one of my favorite places…bloomingdales in san francisco…thought i would share some of the highlights…like our lovely centerpieces…courtesy of bloomingdales…these were my favorites that i was lusting after…

and of course…how appropriate that the pair at my welcome table…was a polka dot dream…here i am preparing to welcome the guests…and doing my other “treasurer” duties…while admiring said shoes…everyone was convinced that they would be mine by the end of the evening…but alas…they are still at the store…

the evening was all about fall trends…and some of us were coerced volunteered to share our favorite fall trends…i decided on three…at one time…but it worked…without being a trend over load…
i chose fur…which you see on my vintage 80’s jacket…sleeves trimmed with a luscious fox fur…a cluster of brooches on my jacket…and my “oxblood” booties…

most of the “models” like me…had pulled items out of their closets…which is always fun…when you can see what trends are coming out…what will work for your specific body and life style…and then have it already available in your closet…

the jacket i purchased about 2 years ago…great find at a church rummage sale…the brooches…i’ve had forever…picked up at flea markets…and my fun ankle booties…i purchased 3 years ago…so…look in your closet for those forgotten pieces that may be “just right”…right now!

and here i am with our lovely speaker…brenda kinsel…whom i love and adore…