Fashion Me Fabulous

Lies. We don't sleep pretty or in makeup. We are too busy party planning, corralling children, traveling from state to state, working, chasing sleep, baking, singing, covering for other people, performing absolute freakin' magic and partying to put together any quality posts this week. Our Facebook page, however, will keep delivering stunning pictures while we try to cram too much stuff into too few days. Check back next week for our triumphant return! Or a post. Don't want to hype it too much.

Years ago, at the behest of a reader, I started a series using the work of famous artists as outfit inspiration. I had a blast doing these, and I have no idea why I stopped. If you aren't familiar with the now dusty series, follow the links below to learn how I would style the work of famous artists. Salvador Dali Pablo Picasso Alphonse Mucha Georgia O'Keeffe Jackson Pollack Gustav Klimt Late Feudal Japanese Prints Toulouse Lautrec Salvador and Mae Go To a Show by fashionmefabulous Next week, I will have a new set for the series. I'm very excited about this! I miss art.

It's year-in-review time. I love all the best, worst, top, bottom, funniest, weirdest lists that people come up with this time of year. Because it's fun to look back, I have collected some of our most viewed and commented posts of 2012. We do a lot of shopping here at FMF, and you seem to have some favorites, the things you searched and view most were our posts for dresses to wear to work , cute Mary Jane shoes , spring dresses and winter coats . It seems work-wear is a top shopping problem because our most popular Pick of the Week was for this black professional skirt . And our post about how to wear pastel pants received a ton of traffic. Our most popular $150 Challenge was this School Marm look based on a fall inspiration Jael created. Our top Etsy Shop of the Week was Twigs & Honey , a lovely accessory shop focused on bridal-wear.  While our "most watched" Project Design was the one in which I confessed that I watch too much TV . Speaking of TV, ...

Candy Apple by fashionmefabulous featuring platform booties It's Christmastime! We hope you have a wonderful holiday! Let us know if the comments if you found a great fashions under the tree. Party Ready: We've found a great velvet dress for all your holiday parties in this week's $150 Challenge . Also, Project Runway All Stars created modern party looks inspired by the Roaring 20s. Dress Up: We've found this great sheath dress at Kohl's and rounded up pretty sweater dresses . Reviewed: We've reviewed some new and favorite Mary Kary products and some Cetaphil brand skin care items . Linked: See what other fabulous fashions we're finding around the web and give fashionably by linking up with business owners in developing nations.

Winter by fashionmefabulous featuring mimco Christmas: Project Runway All Stars took on an unconventional Christmas challenge. We've rounded up the 12 Fashions of Christmas and unique gift ideas for all. Party: Let's dream of party frocks ! While we're at it, we can pick up $150 looks to dance all night or look cheery and bright . Festive: Find shiny objects at Etsy shop Studio 8 . Pick up this metallic sweater for a warm glow. Dress up any frock with these ombre tights .  Winter: Stay colorful in the cold with these coats . Shop for stunning snowflake jewelry . Nab a cold-weather boot that is still totally cute. Thoughts: We're pleased that Pleaser shoes is taking on Victorian style . What did you think of PR All Stars eco-friendly challenge ? Do you love or loathe turtlenecks ?

...and lips like blood... by fashionmefabulous featuring a clutch purse Sound Off: Crying space unicorns are not pants. You shouldn't chop off the feet of Moopets to make $1300 shoes. Also, what do you think of these sweater leggings ? Gifts: Give the latest fashion reads . Grab fashionable gifts that cost under $20 . Pashmina scarves from Etsy come in every color to suit any style. Get geeky with fashionable tech gifts or these nerdy hats on Etsy .  Fall Fashion: We're wrapping up our fall fashion posts with unexpected fall colors, cozy fall and school marm themed $150 challenge, and our pick of nail polish color of the season . Stay Warm: As the cold winds of winter begin to blow, keep cozy with winter coats , cute hats and boots under $100 . Picks and Reviews: We love this striped cardigan and these layering tanks from Target . Also, check our reviews of Project Runway All Star 's interactive and androgyny challenges. 

Fall by fashionmefabulous Boots!: Cure Boot Withdrawal Syndrome by buying boots and more boots . Fantasy and Horror: Be afraid, very afraid of these fashion week horrors . Get geeky jewelry featuring your favorite sci-fi and fantasy books and shows. Artsy: Learn tips and tricks for creating cool nail art . See what the Project Runway all stars did with graffiti.

Girly Tough by fashionmefabulous featuring an army jacket Trends: See the upcoming spring shoe trends and, tell us what you love and loathe about them. Speaking of shoes trends, they inspired this week's Project Runway All Stars . Also, we're not keen on some of the street style shots we've been seeing. Budget & DIY: Get this teal and pink fall look for under $150 . Also, check out these cute DIY colored bobby pins Jael Pairs made. Shopping: We like big belts (and we cannot lie). Score some skeletal style pieces that aren't just for Halloween. Wear fabulous hats from Cloche Encounters on Etsy . More Paris Fashion Week: Alexander McQueen  The Japanese Designers

Day of the Dead by fashionmefabulous featuring a cherry red lipstick This Is Halloween: Find lovely organza masks and accessories from our Etsy Shop of the Week . Check out our gallery of Horrible "Sexy" Halloween costumes . Fall Fashion: Jael Paris goes Baroque for fall fashion , and she also lists her fall fashion must haves . Brighten Up: Check our this bright sweater dress look for under $150 . And tell us which colors you've added to your wardrobe . Sound Off: Tell us if you love or loathe these paisley sneakers , and weigh in on Project Runway All Stars ' second season premiere . Paris Fashion Week So Far: Christian Dior, Miu Miu Viktor & Rolf, Rick Owens, Gareth Pugh   Jean Paul Gaultier, Balmain   Manish Arora, Paco Rabanne   Balenciaga, Haider Ackermann, Rue du Mail  

Fall with Lily Cole by fashionmefabulous Project Runway: Next week is the season 10 finale! Read our recaps of episode 11 and the two most recent episodes . (Sorry about the mash-up of recaps; we were on vacation ). Fall Fashion: Get inspiration for your fall style . Score a $150 adorable apple picking look . Keep warm with a trench coat for any budget . Fashion Favorites: We rundown our favorite Emmy 2012 Looks . Cuddle up with this sweatshirt blazer. And get adorable or adorably terrifying with Iron Fist Shoes . Style Opinions: Loving fashion doesn't make us dumb or shallow . Tell us what you think of these petal pumps and various Fashion Week SS13 Makeup looks . Rate the Emmy 2012 Red Carpet . London Fashion Week: Giles, Sass & Bide Marios Schwab, Christopher Kane, David Koma Fashion Fringe Meadham Kirchhoff, Louise Gray, Kinder Aggugini Burberry Prorsum, Erdem, Dion Lee

Sprout Wings, Little Bird by fashionmefabulous Fall Colors: Oxblood is a color, not a cult thing so shop for Oxblood clothes and accessories . Grab a fall-colored jeans and tee look for under $150 (with money left over for pumpkin spice lattes)! Style Opinions: Jael Paris chooses her ideal looks for Emmy Nominees (tune in next week to rate the red carpet with us). Tell us if you love or loathe this Bear Skirt . And vote for your favorite sheer tops for fall. Creativity: Express yourself through science and fashion by wearing Made With Molecules jewelry . Watch the Project Runway designers get glitzy designing looks for the Rockettes. New York Fashion Week: Donna Karen, Monique Lhuillier, Thakoon Proenza Schouler, Threeasfour, Mandy Coon Rodarte, Chris Benz Anna Sui, Jason Wu, Marc Jacobs Vera Wang, J. Mendel, Suno, Ruffian Creatures of the Wind, Douglas Hannant, Libertine, Marc by Marc Follow us on Facebook and Tumbler for even more fashion week ...

Simply Stunning by fashionmefabulous Five Years: FMF is five years old ! Over the years we've blogged about many things including bodies and fashion in history , natural beauty and body issues , our love of color and so much more . Do you have a favorite post from our archives? We'd love to know what it is. Shop and Style: Check out pick of the week, delicate drop earrings . To celebrate our five year anniversary, we're flashing back to favorite Etsy shops . Learn to style leopard shoes . Project Runway: Look back at our history blogging TV's original fashion reality show , and see what season 10's designers created for their print challenge .  Spring Summer 2013 Fashion Week is in full swing be sure to follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Tumblr (we just started Tumbling!) for bonus Fashion Week content.

Statement Coat by fashionmefabulous featuring belargo jewelry Fashion Fights Crime: Jael Paris has deduced dashing detective style and found a chic sleuthing necklace . If the FBI is more your style, vote for your favorite White Collar in this week's Project Design . Pretentious use of P's: We're passionate for peplum blazers . Project Runway prodded designers into petulance with another group challenge. And we're perplexed by this push-up sport bra .

Steampunk Lady by fashionmefabulous featuring sleeveless tops Fall Shopping: We've rounded up the best Mary Janes under $100 . Check our Etsy's ZIBtextile for unique and fun leggings. Get the Versace look on a budget . Accessorize: Learn new ways of tying scarves (and shop for a few while you're at it). Vote for your favorite barrette in this week's Project Design .  Horrors: Step away from the beauty magazine and aging scare tactics--learn to Keep Calm and Age Gracefully (this post is a must read!). We think this bra looks terrible and terribly uncomfortable .  Project Runway : Has Dmitry been robbed ? Tell us what you think of this week's elimination-free Runway .

Power and Control by fashionmefabulous featuring an armor ring  Get This: Capture awesome cage heels and don't wait light years before launching into this space-inspired clothing from Etsy . Look cool but stay warm with these late summer cardigan alternatives . Face It: Take our poll on freckles and check out these awesome and fun makeup inspirations . Write There: Tap these typewriter accessories for some poetic style, and get Ruby Sparks film fashion for under $150 . Also, we've found the biggest villain in Project Runwa y history. Read our recap and sound off .

Lemon and Orange by fashionmefabulous Would You Wear: Tell us what you think of trendy hair chains , the horrifying state of shorts , and crop tops . Back to School: Go back in on a budget with this week's $150 Challenge . Check out these great backpacks from Etsy . And get the back to school style even if you're beyond your formal education days with this Prep School Blazer . Get Stylish: Learn how to wear yellow pants and find chic pony tail alternatives . Keep switching up your nail up with Pretty Nails polish remover . And lounge in style with cute PJs . Summer Sale: We've rounded up sale clothes and shoes . Auto Fashion: Grab a pair of Prada-inspired flame shoes or car-inspired jewelry from Hi Octane on Etsy . Runway Report: Last week on Project Runway we suffered several drop outs , and this week we suffered yet another group challenge . Tell us what you think of each. 

Beach Goddess by fashionmefabulous Speak Up: Tell us which posts you want to see most during the upcoming fashion week . Tune in to this Ted Talk about Glamour . And sound off on the latest episode of Project Runway .  Shop On: Accent any look with these classy bead necklace . Pick a vivid floral look for under $150 . Get ready for back to school (or back to fall) with three top jean picks for curvy figures . Score: Get adorable in our pick of the week, a classic Gingham Dress . Find crazy cute bags like a TARDIS or British Phone Booth from our Etsy Shop of the Week, KruKruStudio .

Nouveau Boho by fashionmefabulous featuring art deco jewelry 10 Years of Runway: Project Runway is back. Many of you said you'll be watching in our poll (You also voted Mondo your favorite winner). Check out our snap judgement of the Season 10 Premier , and our recap of episode 2 , the unconventional materials challenge.  Budget Dressing: Get loose summer dresses on the cheap. Style one dress two ways in our $150 Challenge . Check out last week's $150 challenge for easy summer chic (that's on sale for even less now!) Underpinnings: We want to know if you ever let your bra straps show . Speaking of bras, see our sponsored review of Lily of France . Picks and Favs: We're loving the lace jewelry from White Bear on Etsy , Kate Spade everything and our pick of the week, snag free hair ties .Visit these great fashion links around the web. Vote & Tell: What do you think of this crochet coverup ? Which bow necklace is the coolest ? Also, check ...

Paris by fashionmefabulous So Stunning: See our review of Fall 2012 Couture . Find upscale statement necklaces in our Etsy Shop of the Week . Drool over our pick of the week-- yellow Mary Jane wedges from Anthropologie . So Summer: Score a heat wave-friendly look for under $150 . Would you ditch your purse during summer events ? Vote for your favorite yellow summer dress . So Stylish:   Learn how to wear the neon trend without looking too young . Get classic with summer faux wrap dresses for any budget .

Retro Nautical by fashionmefabulous Retro Summer: We explore retro sunglasses , retro swimsuits and an Etsy shop full of retro rockabilly .  We're also seeking inspiration from vintage Hollywood . Must Haves: Jael Paris talks her love for antique jewelry , and becca looks for wide brim hats in this week's Project Design .