Freedom Star Style

Love holiday weekends, a time to slow down, catch up with friends,

and always a great excuse to dress to the 9's.

The warm weather inspired my skirt to get shorter-and-shorter as my heels got taller-and-taller. These 5 inch ROCK & REPUBLIC platforms are much more comfortable than they appear...even on the cobble stone streets of the French Quarter a.k.a. 4-wheeling for high heels - that's when they were really put to the test, and I'm happy to share no blisters or broken ankles.

Found this Victoria Bekham influenced dress roaming through the Fashion District - I think on 7th Ave and 37th Street - - but the little shop is no longer there. :(

Now that the basics were taken care of it was time to add a little funk.

Kept it dressy and distinctive with a touch of Freedom Star : dark silver, studded bow-tie necklace *.

I knew I wanted to play up the tuxedo theme from my pantyhose (Calvin Klein) that's when I remembered a little treasure I found for $10 at the Young Designer's Market in SOHO - - well hello TOP HAT.

Oh, my heart is smiling so big. :) Couldn't resist adding my newest bejeweled friend Octopus from True Love boutique in Denver.

And, voila my little black dress is holiday-weekend-appropriate!

* Bow Tie necklace special order only, will not be sold on my website.

Please order via e-mail sahar@freedomstaronline.com

Photographer: Rachael Inman

Radiance NY stops by to talk make up!

Amy Klewitz, friend and long-time supporter of Freedom Star and most importantly the founder of Radiance NY: hair, makeup and dance, stopped by our photo shoot to make sure I had the right look for this outfit. Here is her make up tip for those looking to mix a little warm & cool.

In this look Sahar wears a gorgeous wood linked necklace accompanied by brown and grey tones. This look is great as it combines both warm and cool colors, which gives you more to choose from as of makeup. Despite being dressed for the cool spring weather, this summer you are likely to mix these two colors. Sahar wears a nice warm lip with hints of peach to compliment this look - great for a natural summer glow, I recommend NARS “Warm Rose Brown” matte lip stick with “Wonder” lip gloss to add more peach tones to the mix.

Another place to play up this look is in the cheeks. By running a light eye and neutral lip we can play up the cheeks with warmer colors to bring out those cheekbones. I recommend “Honey Bronzing Powder” by the Body Shop.

Photographer: Rachael Inman

Freedom Star Style

In the eight years I've lived in NYC, this has been the coldest spring yet. I won't complain much longer, this weather is a great opportunity to pull out jackets I haven't worn in years...like this beautiful honey-brown hand stitch leather jacket I found at a street fair in the West Village back in'04.

To keep hope for spring alive I paired the jacket with olive linen pants by Twelve (forever21), and BCBG Girls wood and leather platform heels (they are super light and comfy).

No outfit of mine is complete without a little piece of Freedom, wood link necklace with vintage key from Freedom Star Accessories ...the perfect

finishing touch!

Looks like we might hit 80 this week...fingers crossed! Have a good week everyone!

xo Sahar

Freedom Star Style

I love spring but this rain is really messing with my shoe game. I'm ready to put away the boots and get into my lace & suede Betsy Johnson pumps. They've only been waiting in the closet for 5 weeks!

Thanks to Rachael

Inman.com I don't have

to wait for blue skies to try on my new spring outfit. Love dressing up for fun! (Thanks Rachael!) check out her shoe illustrations here:

http://tinyurl.com/5ubyjzz

It was love-at-first-sight when I found this empire waist lace top at Flavour Boutique on 86th Street in Bayridge Brooklyn. One of my favorite stops for good priced tops and dresses that you can wash and don't fall apart!

Freedom Star Accessories lock & heart key earrings ($12) and bold link bracelet ($18) and vintage clutch purse from Re/Dress NYC 109 Boerum Place, Brooklyn.

Makeup by Amy Klewitz of Radiance NYC, here's a little note from Amy about my look!

Sahar's light pink lace top paired with the soft grays in her hat and jeans inspired me to go for a nice neutral look. By using a soft peach across the lid to bring out the brown in her eyes and a medium line of liquid or cake eyeliner you get the soft but made-up look that complements both aspects of this outfit. I recommend Mac’s “Paint Pots in black or brown. Also by adding a peach cheek you stay on the neutral end but still adding some color highlight to the cheeks and a neutral lip.