Spring Must Haves: White Collared Shirts

Hero: White Collared Shirt by madameq featuring red skinny jeans

I'm not going to lie, I use to only wear white collared shirts at work, church and other formal occasions. Now you can catch me enjoying a nice sandwich and smoothie on a mid saturday afternoon in a crisp one, with blue jeans, a bright color scarf and well you get the picture. The white shirt has found it's way in my everyday wardrobe it's simple yet fabulous. It gives your look downplay when set with sporty pieces and sets the stage for your statement accessories to take their place.



xoxo Madame Q

The Color Code: Everything Bright

The Color Code by madameq featuring flap handbags

FERRAGAMO S CREATIONS high heel wedge
$2,500 - thecorner.com

Two tone shoes
$149 - zara.com

ASOS suede leather shoes
$170 - asos.com

Flap handbag
$149 - zara.com

Dorothy Perkins structured handbag
22 GBP - dorothyperkins.com

Proenza Schouler flap bag
$1,495 - cultstatus.com.au

Now, If you know me than you know that bright colors are my best friends and I'm so happy this Spring designers are adding vibrant palettes to some of their signature styles. Lord knows we need it, I know I do, not to mention winter in NYC was the coldest and gloomy ever. I'm quite sure wearing something other than black and grays will make someone smile some where.

Tip: Like anything in life too much of something may or may not be good so play around with the colors before you take it on too seriously.


xoxo Madame Q

Fall 2010: Leather&Pleather

Leather never goes out of style unless you're wearing it from head to toe. Don't get me wrong there are a few who can pull the look off but I think it's done right when you mix it with other materials. Not only is leather here to stay for the fall season but faux leather will share the spotlight and were not just talking in jackets.

Madame's Look Book: From Summer to Fall

(Chrissy and Alda in photos From left to right)

Prints are here to stay for the fall season... Here is some Inspiration:

Summer to Fall by madameq featuring Tory Burch dresses

xoxo Madame Q

Madame's Look Book: Ripped Raged Fab

Ripped jeans have stormed in almost everyone's wardrobe since early spring and no worries you can continue to wear them throughout the fall. One may ask how one can carry over the trend and it's just simple: LAYERS! So I took photos of my sister (Bran in white jeans) and a associate of mine (Jasmine in blue jeans) to give you a spin of how they can wear the seasons most loved jeans into the next...

Here's Your Inspiration!

ripped to fab by madameq featuring Giuseppe Zanotti shoes

ripped to fab2 by madameq featuring TopShop shoes

xoxo Madame Q

Madame's Look Book: Park in California Vintage

A couple of weeks ago while waiting for my friends in downtown Brooklyn, I spot a girl hauling a cab. She seemed pretty frustrated not being able to get one right away and it's hard to believe one would miss her. She has on the only jacket, a colorful oversized delight paired with blue jean shorts, socks and shoes. Her look is amazing and I couldn't help but to go and chat with her to find out who she is. Her name is Park from LA, a student studying Spanish and dance and she is visiting a friend for the summer here in NYC.

My Favorite Piece: her vintage jacket

Inspiration:

Ms. Park by madameq featuring Miu Miu shoes

xoxo Madame Q

For the Katty and Fierce!

Nothing adds more spice to your wardrobe than animal prints and just when we thought we saw the best of it in 09, designers were just getting warmed up! 2010 is the year for the katty and fierce fashionistas everywhere!

Animalistic by madameq featuring Jimmy Choo bags

xoxo Madame Q

Spring2010: White is the New Black!

All black everything is always sexy but white is definitely back this spring/summer seasons. White clothing is usually known to give off a romantic or delicate side of style but the seasons to come it's all about the bohemian and rocker attitudes. Getting wild with dramatic platforms, leathers and ripped jeans or calm it down with harem pants, soft blouses and wedges.



Here's Your Inspiration!

White Pieces by madameq featuring Jil Sander pants

xoxo Madame Q

Spring 2010: Dance Hall Queen

I'm loving Rihanna's Rude Boy video, her wardrobe and dance routines reminds me of an old school reggae track. As soon as I hear the song, I feel like dubbing in the mirror to Beanie Man's "Dane Hall Queen" while wearing cut up shorts and an all lace top. Seriously! Well I don't have to be the only one , this spring/summer its all about having that tuff girl attitude when it comes to your style so being bright and outrageous is definitely a go.

Flash back video: Dance Hall Queen by Beanie Man



Your Dance Hall Inspiration

Dance Hall Queen by madameq featuring Christian Louboutin shoes

Items in this set:
Forever21.com - Dresses - Dressy - 2080720341, $23
Rompie printed jersey playsuit, $245
Kleding > Shirts / vesten / tops > T-shirts > Beeep T-shirt white -..., 30 EUR
Matt leather Gilet By Unique, $270
Matt Leather Shorts By Unique, $160

xoxo Madame Q

Spring 2010: Romancing Your Style

Romance your style this spring with lace and satin details adding pearls to give it a fabulous feminine touch.

romance by madameq featuring Givenchy shoes

Romance by madameq featuring Betsey Johnson jewelry

xoxo Madame Q

Spring 2010: Flower Shop

Florals are one of my favorite prints it gives me a lovely vintage spirit. Some may call it "old lady" but I see nothing grandma about wearing a floral mini! Everyone has a different vision and attitude on how they work their pieces. Florals as Aging Diva or Vintage Queen, either way it's definitely on the radar this spring/summer season.

Don't own any floral prints? For fun old school fits and styles go to a thrift shop near you. Don't know any shops? Go to google and search, you'll be sure to find one).

Flowers with Thorns by madameq featuring Dorothy Perkins dresses

Items in this set:
Stella McCartney Sketched floral print dress, 715 GBP
CCC Floral Cupcake Dress, 30 GBP
Green floral bow back dress, 25 GBP
Delectable Lace Tier Top, $23
Spot Floral Bodycon Skirt, $50

xoxo Madame Q

Spring 2010: The Wedge!

Nothing screams comfort and sexy more than a pair of flirty wedges.. this spring and summer it is all about wedges rather your sport them down or spike them up, be sure to add them on your top ten list.

TIP: Use the R Factor (Reuse, Revamp to Rework) for some of old wedges you may have hiding in your closet. Tired of the ones you have? Well have a swap party with friends and family to get new looks!

What I'll be Reworking this spring and summer? My Nine West wedges that I had since 05. They are super comfortable and each year I get a kick out of wearing them.

The Wedge by madameq featuring Moschino shoes

featuring the wedge by madameq featuring Dolce Vita shoes

xoxo Madame Q

It's All About Abstract Pieces

Get whimsical this spring with artful pieces that spices your wardrobe and style!

Abstract Pieces by madameq featuring Marc Jacobs bags

xoxo Madame Q