New Year’s Resolutions?

Published on December 28, 2011 in Getting To Know You and Life Is Good. 0 Comments

If you’re like most of us, you’re spending the last few days of the year you’re thinking back on all you’ve accomplished (yeah!!!) and all you did not (no one’s perfect, right?) in 2011.  As I head into the new year, I’ve decided to approach my New Year’s resolutions a little differently for 2012.  Instead of listing out a bunch of things I’d really like to do or that I’d really like to do better, I’m going to focus on my umbrella resolution. If I’m successful with my umbrella resolution, it will have a trickle down effect and make an impact all of the other things I like to be able to do in 2012.  My resolution for 2012 is to commit to being more ORGANIZED.  My watchword for 2012 is ORGANIZATION.  I resolve to be more ORGANIZED.  If I am able to become more ORGANIZED:  

  • I will be on time for appointments (because I won’t be surrying around trying to finish something up before I head out the door), 
  • I will make it to the gym 3x a week (because I won’t be behind and won’t feel guilty about choosing exercise over work), 
  • I will consume a healthier diet (because I will make it to the grocery store with a list), etc.  

Do you see where I’m going here?  Anyway, what about you – what is your New Year’s resolution?

 

Merry Christmas!

Published on December 22, 2011 in Things That Make My Heart Leap! and Words To Live By ..... 0 Comments

 

 

May the Christmas spirit be with you today and always!

 


So Much To Do . . .

Published on December 18, 2011 in Shopping Tips. 2 Comments

Exactly how I’m feeling about my holiday shopping!  I’m not usually this disorganized.  Unfortunately, I waited until the last minute to do my holiday shopping and I’m paying for it now.  In fact, I’m usually on top of things and have at least thought about the gifts I want to buy and where I’ll be purchasing them.  Alas, this is not the case for HOLIDAY 2011.  Oh well, there are still 3 more shopping days.  Do you do your holiday shopping throughout the year?  After Thanksgiving, starting on Black Friday? When?  What are your best tips for successful (i.e. stress-free) holiday shopping?

 

 

It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

Published on December 15, 2011 in What Would Kalyn Wear?. 5 Comments

And, I hope I look as festive as this Kate Spade model at half of the holiday parties I’ve been attending this month!  It’s been a crazy couple of weeks what with the pharma hack (who by the way was foiled by my amazing media guru), effie’s paper, holiday parties and gift buying to be done.  That said, although the blog is not as pretty as it used to be, stay tuned for our new look in 2012.  But in the meantime and in between time, I’m glad to be back and have all sorts of goodies to share with you.  Stay tuned ……  Happy Friday!!

 

Please Pardon Our Appearance!

Published on December 5, 2011 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

We are still rebuilding things here at Possess Your Style after an unfortunate hack.  My media guru used her awesome web 2.0 skills to eliminate the hack and clean the site up.  But unfortunately, we ran into a few more hiccups.  Hence our interim appearance. Thanks again for your patience!

Stylishly yours,

Kalyn

STYLE Crush: Shayla Monroque

Published on December 4, 2011 in STYLE Crush. 0 Comments

 

Like the rest of the fashion world, I admit it, I’m smitten with Shayla Monroque.  The 32-year old from St. Lucia who’s made a big splash as one of today’s major style icons and muse to many a designer like Miuccia Prada and Jason Wu.  She’s elegant, demure and flashy all at once.  From a small Caribbean island to a jetset lifestyle with her life partner, prolific art gallery owner Larry Gagosian, she seems to have it all and then some. Cheers to a classy lady! May a little bit of her lady-like style rub off on all of us.

[photos courtesy of Easy Fashion Paris, New York Magazine, Notorious Mag & The New York Observer]

Pardon Our Appearance . . .

Published on November 20, 2011 in Uncategorized. 2 Comments

We’ve been M.I.A. for the past couple of weeks because Possess Your STYLE was hijacked by a pharmaceutical hack.  Fortunately, my media guru used her awesome web 2.0 skills to eliminate the hack and clean the site up.  Hence our interim appearance.  Since our look has changed a bit, I’ve decided to give the blog a little facelift.  Expect to see the blog back in full-swing after Turkey Day.  And as always, thanks for your patience!

Stylishly yours,

Kalyn

A Little Monogram In Your Life . . .

Published on November 8, 2011 in Fashion Tips, Getting To Know You, Shopping Tips and Style Tips. 0 Comments

 

I’m a sucker for just about anything with my name or initials on it.  I think it stems from growing up in an era where everyone had simple names like Lisa, Jane and Amy and I had a name no one could pronounce much less spell properly.  My name was NEVER EVER on a key chain or license plate at places like SeaWorld and Disneyland.  I was lucky to find the letter “K”.  I think as a means of compensation, my mom got whatever she could monogrammed for me.  I had book bags, jackets, sweaters and overnight bags with my name emblazoned on them.  While as an adult I’m happy to have a such a unique name, I’m still in love with the idea of monogramming whatever I can get my hands on.  So, while I haven’t pulled the trigger on one of Louis Vuitton’s Mon Monogram specialities, I do go to their website from time-to-time and play around with the colors, stripe options and various initial combinations trying to figure out which I would get if I were going to buy a new Speedy bag or get a Neverfull.  What color combo would you go for?  I’m partial to purple and orange ….  

Grown & Sewn

Published on November 6, 2011 in Fashion Tips and Shopping Tips. 0 Comments

Denim + Khaki = KAX, Grown & Sewn’s denim khaki hybrid made right here in the U.S. of A.  I discovered this gem a few months ago.  And I must say, Grown & Sewn has taken khaki’s to a whole ‘nother level.  Gone are the days of fellas looking uber preppy in their khaki’s (yes, Grown & Sewn is just for men); not that there’s anything wrong with looking uber preppy … I’m just saying that if you want to look uber cool in your khaki’s, KAX by Grown & Sewn might be the grown up version of the khaki to don.  These puppies are not cheap, prices start at $195 and go up from there, but they’re durable, 100% cotton, come in 5 different colors and are made to last. They’re an updated twist on a classic; I’m sure they would make James Dean proud.  So, fellas if you’re looking to diversify the casual Friday or weekend wardrobe, check out Grown & Sewn either online, at their shop in Tribeca or at Barney’s.  And ladies, if you’re looking for a unique gift for one of the guys in your life Grown & Sewn might be the answer.

Happy Shopping!

Life•Savers . . .

Published on November 3, 2011 in Life•Savers. 0 Comments

Every gal should have pals, n’est pas?  And who could be a better friend than one who helps you get rid of unsightly deodorant stains?  Made of a special non-abrasive foam, Gal Pal is a quick solution to annoying and embarrassing deodorant marks left on your clothes. Not only can the Gal Pal save you in social environments, but she will also save you time and money in dry cleaning costs.  You shouldn’t have to buy your friends, but Gal Pal is the exception to the rule! Find this Life•Saver here.

Keyed-In

Published on November 1, 2011 in Style Tips. 2 Comments

Do you have a bunch of keys on your keychain?  Are you constantly trying to find the right key because they all look the same? Stat Key to the rescue! Stat Key is for those who recognize and enjoy a higher aesthetic standard.  It is dedicated to freedom in design and robust but beautiful mechanical execution.  The result is atypical – striking, elegant, and personal. What more could you expect from a company made up of aesthetes from different professions — industrial designers, engineers, and business people.  Stylish and functional?  Really, what more could you ask for?  They’re about double the price of what you’d pay for a new key at a hardware store, but $5 for great design and ease of purpose fits squarely within my budget!

Halloween!

Published on October 30, 2011 in Home STYLE and Style Tips. 2 Comments

I was in Georgetown on Saturday night and saw some great Halloween costumes.  It’s been ages since I dressed up for Halloween, but I do delight in the style choices of those who do go all out — from the babes in arms to the grown folks with a fondness for the holiday and all those in between. I didn’t have time to buy a pumpkin, much less carve one, but if I had it would look just like the ones above! Have a stylishly Happy Halloween.