Frum Fashion Maven

Hi , Welcome to FFF ,I hope you will enjoy my weekly pics and deals! Newport news is an excellent source for skirts and clothing!! Shop online @ www.newportnews.com here are some pics of the awesome deals. *I just love this sparkly tunic $39.99 ,for both formal wear paired with pumps and a satin skirt ,a navy one would instantly give you the Armani spring 2011 look. For a smart casual dinner with friends I would pair it with a solid dark denim skirt a white shell and worn with wedges or flats. *The seccond item is this super cute full tulip skirt a steal at $15.99. *Third is this Pencil skirt ...this one is a classic staple ONLY $12.99 * This coat is so cute and a keep forever piece!!! and is only $27.99 so this was the first edition of FFF...enjoy!!! and have a Good Shabbos! D Maven

Blee Inara Evil-Eye Cluster Necklace - Max and Chloe or you could try this cutie..

I LOVE elie Tahari . this 2 piece could be styled so many ways..

Before going shopping or giving yourself the seasonal makeover is important to stay true to your own personal Image, you have to be honest and take the time reflect on how you view yourself and what you can improve... try to think of your lifestyle, and daily needs and how your outside matches your inside! A little purse notebook or your blackberry is perfect for this. Since we have the requirement of Tznius our clothing is what I like to think of as the second layer that covers our eternal soul. First we have the physical body ...the one that is given to us by Hashem via genetics and one big source of insecurity and at its worst self loading for both women and girls. In my field I have heard both grown women and sadly girls as young as 11 talk themselves into negative self image and compare themselves to goyot models and celebrities. Even our own frum and somewhat sheltered girls have an obsession with thinness these days as the ticket to a good shidduch, since many shadchanim a...

Armani went very dark and mysterious this spring the black dress is my favourite. The blue statement necklace is gorgeous and the hem on the blue skirt is very cute. I love the combination of the rich blue and the classic black. Note the stunning statement necklace above

Cabochon vintage vibe jewels

I'm so excited there seems to be a steady movement towards personal statement pieces ! I have noticed that the last few seasons have been championing jewelry on steroids with pieces in sizes big bigger and huge!!. Not that I'll ever say no to a great statement necklace... But this season It seems well rounded with something pretty for every gal. for vintage junkies like me we have Big Mixed Cabochon-Style Stones .. the Big idea that caught my eye was the use of giant Cabochon-style stones,like at Proenza Schouler and Bottega Veneta. I loved their excentric heirloom vibe. for more casual types there is still plenty Organic and elegant pices that are natural matches with that haute 70's bohemian vibe. Tassels & Fringes where seen at Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and also Dior. they all had this cool Art Deco-meets-1970s feel to them! I loved the gorgeous tassel earrings and fringe necklaces. but that being said .. minimalist ladies do not despair as Clean & Archit...

FFM’s life has been busy this past few days... a nasty flu had me nursing some of the little mavens back to health and dealing with a pesky sore throat! But all that aside cabin fever got the best of me and I decided to go out on a fashion safari around the GTA on Sunday. I started the journey at Holt Renfrew at Yorkdale mall. For my American reader friends this place is the equivalent to Bergdorf or Saks for Canada. The venerated Canadian fashion house at Yorkdale was nice for accessories but skimpy on some collections and totally NOT the place to find a "deal" on trendy Items that's for sure....I felt buyers played it safe and probably the cool stuff is at their flagship store on Yonge st. Stores at Yorkdale that excelled at the trend/price factor where... H&M Had some interesting silhouettes long and loose or short and sharp, some romantic tops with very feminine details. Color wise... they had a nice palette… Misty pink tones, navy, white, beige, yellow...

Hi fellow mavens! B"H I'm finally getting this blog rolling!!!! Last night many of us celebrated Tu b shvat Seders commemorating the beginning of the trees transition and renewal according to the traditions of the ancient mystic Elders of Tzfat . We made brachot on various delicious fruits and nuts, drank wines and elevated ourselves spiritually while having an amazing time. Hashem created such an amazing variety of fruit and foods, the colours scents and textures are all so awe inspiring. I feel that Fashion like nature is also about constant transition and renewal and that the changes in seasons give us the chance to change our own foliage just like trees. Tu b'shvat also gets me thinking about spring (even though outside we have snow still) ....and spring fashions, and how to tailor them to our need to look Tznius yet updated. Stay tuned for my upcoming spring /summer trend and lo...

I can't wait for spring . After So many days of being cooped up inside due to what feels like sub-arctic temps compared to last year’s mild winter here in TO.... I’m dreaming of the warmer days ahead full of breezy patterned dresses, sun kissed legs (with or without stockings depending on where you hold on the matter). And some cute outfits that don't need to stay hidden beneath a huge warm parka. And while I love the cozy feel of a good pair of sheepskin boots like Uggs or Emus or that cool sleek slightly futuristic look of those microfiber boots, nothing beats warmer weather foot wear. I have used this hibernation time wisely and spent some serious time here glued to my PC researching some of the more frum friendly designer fashion shows ...I will start with NYCFW and later cover Europe. So far, I’m happy to report that with a little creativity there are plenty of cute Ideas and looks out there. I noticed a lot of 1970’s influence which lends i...