Fashion Week San Diego Press Conference at Roppongi: OOTD

What do you wear to press conference highlighting Fashion Week?  Personally I wasn't sure what to wear. It was sweltering in San Diego that evening so I had a last minute change of wardrobe.  I didn't take an OOTD photo but was able to find a candid shot showing what I wore.  I had a great time and in the end it didn't matter how I was dressed!

Stay tuned for my post on what fashions were featured at the preview event!  I'm very excited to share photos (as well as a video) of the sneak peek that members of the press were treated to!  It was an amazing showcase of the designer's creations!

Pictured: Amie Wilde Assistant Director of Fashion Week San Diego 

I had a blast chatting with my new found blogging friends.  I was introduced to these lovely ladies at a San Diego Blogger Meet up not long ago. With VIP Press Passes in hand - we are looking forward to Fashion Week and will be blogging all about it!

Bloggers: Farra, Tammy, Paulina, & Elizabeth

The Details:

What I Wore by lifebycynthia featuring:

Michael Kors Petite Straight Leg Pants

Calvin Klein Silk Tank

Kooba 'Anya' Leather Satchel

Multi strand necklace

Guess Carrie Satin Pumps

Ann Taylor SnakeskinTextured Lock Cuff

Visions of Peg Bundy. Animal Prints: Do You Dare to Wear?

I attended the Ann Taylor Concept Store launch party in San Diego and had always been a fan of AT Fashions. Since the event, I've followed a little more closely! Lately I've been seeing a lot of animal prints used in ways that I JUST MIGHT be able to get away with.  I will admit that when I think of animal prints I envision Peg Bundy in the TV sitcom Married with Children.  I would never have dreamed of rocking her look.

I am inspired by Ann Taylor and recently purchased my first EVER animal print item of clothing! I still can't believe that I did it. But I did! I bought this Michael Kors Pencil Skirt.  Since the colors are a mix of black, white, and gray (colors I would wear anyway) - I thought that I would just GO FOR IT!

Michael Kors

If you haven't seen Ann Taylor's Must Have Looks for Fall 2012, they have tons of photos on their facebook page! Here is one of many that caught my eye:

Ann Taylor

It's a fashion stretch for me in trying animal prints!  Leaving my comfort zone is WILD! Just like my new Michael Kors skirt!  I opted for the MK version because though I love both Ann Taylor and Michael Kors, the Kors version was at a much better price point for this fashion risk!

Details: The Ann Taylor black and white leopard print pencil skirt $88. My Michael Kors Pencil Skirt $130 -  on sale for $33! SCORE!  Not a very expensive fashion risk at all!

What are your thoughts on animal prints?  Personally, I think that you either LOVE animal prints or that you HATE them.  I am still not sure - but at least I will TRY them!  Thank you Ann Taylor for almost daring me to try!

Speaking of FASHION... Fashion Week San Diego is coming up soon! I am very excited to attend and have been granted the privilege of a press pass to the event!  Better brush up on fashion!  Stay tuned for more on that!

Confession: Obsession = Pretty Little Liars!

It's been too long since I have posted any of my innermost thoughts on this blog! I am here because I need to make a confession...

I’M STILL HERE, BITCHES. AND I KNOW EVERYTHING. —A

I am currently obsessing over the ABC Family TV show Pretty Little Liars. Pretty Little Liars began as Sara Shepard‘s bestselling eight-book series.  I haven't read the series but now I will HAVE to.

I blame Netflix for my current addiction. Netlix has enabled me to access the program and binge on PLL marathons.  I watched the pilot for season one on Saturday and I have not stopped. I am on episode 15. Last night I stayed up until 3AM indulging in my new fix!  On a "school night" mind you.  I wasn't TOO tired at work, but can hardly sit still waiting until the wee hours when our son is asleep so I can watch more. It's bad. Really bad. I probably need help.

I know that I am behind the times since the series is a few years old now - but I am hooked all the same.

I am not sure what demographic is targeted but as I mentioned:  I am hooked!  The fashion is fun too!  I try to convince myself that the look is too young for me but flipped that.  I justify my love for their fashion by talking myself into the fact that the girls are just dressing in a more sophisticated manner for their age.

Well I better get over this habit soon! I might try to bounce the names Alison, Aria, Emily, Hanna or Spencer as possibilities if we have a daughter in the future! OK, maybe not Spencer.

Please tell me that I am not the only one in the world sneaking in sips of Pretty Little Liar.

Walgreens Prescription Savings Club

This post brought to you by Walgreens. All opinions are 100% mine.

I don't often get sick, which is a blessing in many ways. At this point in my life I do not need to take maintenance medications. That may not always be the case. It's hard not to worry when you don't have adequate coverage.  Medications can be very costly if you must purchase them without a prescription plan.

There are several scenarios where Prescription Savings Club at Walgreens may benefit you:

• If you are uninsured
• If your insurance doesn't cover ALL of your medications
• If your insurance co-pays are too high

Walgreens Prescription Savings Club offers discounted prescription pricing for you and members of your family. For $35 a year, a family membership covers everyone in your immediate family. Your spouse, dependents under 22, and pets are ALL covered. If you don't need a family plan, you can join as an individual and only pay $20. Join and receive discount prices on your prescriptions.

 

Other benefits include:

• Savings on more than 8,000 brand-name and all generic medications
• Discounts on flu shots, pet prescriptions, nebulizers and diabetic supplies
• Bonuses when you purchase Walgreens brand products and photofinishing services

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Rafflecopter Launch Party Giveaway: Win an iPad & a Kindle Fire

Happy New Year from Rafflecopter HQ! To start 2012, you’ll have a chance at winning an iPad2 or one of two Kindle Fires! Enter the ‘Rafflecopter Launch Party Giveaway’ below! Please let them know that @lifebycynthia referred you. If YOU are chosen as the iPad2 winner, I could win a Kindle Fire.  Win-win, right? Wishing luck to us both!