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Beach Cool
2008-05-20 22:47:00 The Cannes Film Festival officially began last week, and in honor of the locale–Cannes is between Nice and St. Tropez in the South of France–let’s take a look at some great fashionable wear for the beach. Whether the goal is to hit up the local boardwalk or to take a trip to Miami, you still ... More About: Shopping , Fashion , Beach , Accessories , Cool
Be a Kid Again!
2008-05-20 02:34:00 Check it: Polyvore www.polyvore.com More About: Shopping , Fashion , Trends , Style
Angelina Jolie Positively Glows
2008-05-15 23:03:00 She’s carrying twins. At the Cannes Film Festival. May 15, 2008 Source: WireImage More About: Angelina Jolie , Jolie , Angelina
Here Comes the Bride
2008-05-01 05:27:00 Well, you may not be the bride. In fact, you may not even be in the wedding party. That does not mean, however, that you should forgo looking as fabulous as you possibly can during wedding season because yes, wedding season is upon us. The obvious advice is to stay away from the color white; ... More About: Fashion , Shoes , Style , Designers , Bride
I am Gladiator!
2008-04-25 22:19:00 That’s what the fashion world has said when it comes to this summer’s footwear. The temperature outdoors is rising, and for that very reason the theme is “less is more.” In the case of fashion for the feet, the gladiator style sandal–very Roman, very minimalist–mimics that theme of very little. However, don’t forget that while ... More About: Fashion , Shoes , Style , Designers
Shoshanna Lonstein Trunk Show
2008-04-11 19:07:00 I will admit that I have associated the name Shoshanna Lonstein (Gruss) with Jerry Seinfeld. I recall her walking the red carpet as a seventeen-year-old high school senior accompanying her 40-something year old sitcom star boyfriend to the Emmy’s. Now, she has made a name for herself as a fashion designer. Her line embodies the ... More About: Shopping , Celebrity , Fashion , Show , Designers
The Most Wonderful Time
2007-12-22 00:57:00 I’ve always been prone to procrastination. I’m not quite sure why. I do know that I was born one week early, so maybe after that day, I decided, “Maybe I should take things slow?” And, boy, do I! Four days before Christmas, and I have just begun my holiday shopping. Not to worry, though; I ... More About: Shopping , Shoes , Time , Denim , Wonderful
My Christmas Wishlist
2007-12-16 01:06:00 The weather has become cooler in the northeast. Well, in actuality, the weather has become downright biting and cold. I’ve taken to wearing the black Isaac Mizrahi boots that I bought at the beginning of the year almost anytime that I go out. Of course, this leads me to the conclusion that I need a ... More About: Christmas , Shoes , Wishlist
Stylized Femininity
2007-10-29 04:12:00 One of the best things about fashion (at least for me) is learning about new designers. New, in this sense, can mean just starting out or new to me. In either case, I find that I get a small rush of excitement as I’m viewing what the designers of a particular new line have created. ... More About: Style , Designers
After the Purge
2007-10-10 05:52:00 On Saturday, I did what I had been putting off for months–I cleaned out my closet. What I thought would initially take an hour to do turned into a five hour ordeal not helped by the fact that I had my Salsa Mix blasting on the iTunes. Every so often, after emptying one dresser drawer, ... More About: Shopping , Shoes , Purge , Urge
Trend Report: Spring 2008
2007-10-08 00:13:00 Now that the Spring shows have ended (and what a whirlwind these six weeks have been), I’ve decided to look back at what was presented in each city. The plan is to gage what trends–clothing, shoes, and accessories–we have to look forward to when the temperature starts warming up, and the days began to get ... More About: Trends , Report , Trend , Fashion Week
Alexander McQueen
2007-10-07 16:36:00 “Although some would call his designs outrageous, London-born designer Alexander McQueen has garnered attention for many years due to his ability to create clothing that is original and innovative.” –from a paper titled “Notes on Style ” that I wrote three and a half years ago during my graduate study. The opinion remains. There are many designers whose ... More About: Fashion , Trends , Designers
Treat Her Like a Lady
2007-10-07 15:41:00 Martin Grant’s collection for the Spring does exactly that. He’s created finely tailored clothes that accentuates the best parts of a woman’s body–her shoulders, her legs, and her neck. However, there was one miss, and it was the hot shorts that he made. Yes, they accentuate super long legs, but I found them to be ... More About: Fashion , Designers , Lady , Paris , Treat
More from the Shows in Paris
2007-10-04 23:50:00 Stella McCartney continues the floral theme seen in the Balenciaga show. Her collection was very floaty and flirty, quite reminiscent of an ethereal nymph. Giambattista Valli went for the girly hues in rose, canary, and powder blue. Céline went for the bold in everything from clothes to bags to shoes. Très chic! ... More About: Fashion , Trends , Designers , Paris , Fashion Week
The Best Day
2007-10-04 04:38:00 Thursday, October 4th, looks as though it will be my favorite day of this whole Paris Fashion Week business. Giambattista Valli, Céline, and Stella McCartney are showing! More About: Designers
Balenciaga Doing What Balenciaga Does Best
2007-10-03 05:38:00 I first read the words Nicolas Ghesquière about eight years ago. The context in which my eyes skimmed that name is quite…unique. I loved reading Internet soap operas at the time. There happened to be web drama title “A Lovely Light,” which took place in bitchy Hollywood, with actors who were up-and-coming and socialites who ... More About: Fashion , Style , Designers , Paris , Balenciaga
Christian Dior?s Glamourpuss Catwalk
2007-10-03 04:51:00 It’s no secret that I have an affinity for vintage fashion. John Galliano provided that with his collection for Christian Dior. Very ’20s chic, I’d say. And if we’re to look at how each look was accessorized, I would say that the hat trend will not be going anywhere any time soon. Which is good for ... More About: Fashion , Catwalk , Designers , Paris
Like Visiting an Art Gallery
2007-10-02 03:37:00 Vivienne Westwood never ceases to amaze me. Her designs are unique, but not in a crazy, off-the-wall way, either. Her Spring 2008 collection is very reminiscent of an artist’s palette. Close attention was paid to cut and angle, as well as to fabric choices. While it may be hard to imagine wearing a Vivienne Westwood creation ... More About: Fashion , Trends , Gallery , Designers , Paris
Are we there yet?
2007-10-01 14:38:00 Yes; yes, we are. Now that Paris Fashion Week is upon us, I am beside myself. It’s the week that I impatiently wait for twice yearly. Today, Monday, October 1st, Vivienne Westwood will be showing as will AF Vandevorst, Yohji Yamamoto, and Christian Dior. Tomorrow, I await pictures of Balenciaga, Junya Watanabe, Viktor & Rolf, Véronique ... More About: Designers
Project Runway
2007-09-27 04:55:00 …makes its season four debut on November 14, 2007. Can’t wait. More About: Fashion , Project Runway , Runway , Project , Style
Pop! Pop! Pop!
2007-09-26 00:46:00 Bright, showy colors in rich, flowing fabrics are calling. And Jil Sander answered. The Fall trends of bright color will continue into the Spring if one is to look at what Raf Simon offered the public. What’s great about the collection is that even though the hues are eye-popping, the tailoring is subdued. It’s what’s ... More About: Fashion , Style , Designers , Fashion Week
It?s Alice Temperley
2007-09-21 04:51:00 About a month ago, I wrote that Erin Fetherston would be creating a collection for Target’s GO. International. I read this news on Target’s own press page. While it is true that she is designing a line for Target, it won’t hit stores until November (a misreading on my part). Instead, it is Alice Temperley , ... More About: Shopping , Designers , Ice T
The Ooh!s and Oh no!s of the Emmy Red Carpet
2007-09-17 04:15:00 What’s the most important part of the prime time Emmys (or of any awards show, for that matter)? The red carpet, of course. Tonight was no exception. I can’t tell you who won what award, but I will point out the dresses that I liked and the dresses that I wasn’t crazy about. Ooh! Heidi Klum Kristen Bell Ali ... More About: Celebrity , Fashion , Red Carpet , Carpet , Oh No
From H&M comes COS
2007-09-17 00:42:00 COS, Collection of Style, is the newer line available through H&M, the bastion of inexpensive trends. The first COS store opened this past spring in March. What they offer are classic staples that one could use as companion pieces to the more trendy wares that H&M produces. Saturday began London Fashion week, and COS showed its ... More About: Trends
Inspiration Throwback
2007-09-09 20:24:00 When it comes to style, Paris fashion seems to be an inspiration for a number of designers. This season is no exception. Between Paris-based Catherine Malandrino and London-based Alice Temperley, both of whom showed in New York, there was attention given to overtly feminine silhouettes (Malandrino) and a hearkening to an era gone by (Temperley). ... More About: Inspiration , Trends , Designers , Throwback , Fashion Week
This show?s a keeper
2007-09-07 05:15:00 Tonight was the debut of Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style on Bravo. There are not enough words in the English language to express how much I respect Tim Gunn’s thoughts on style. I even bought his book this summer. He’s quite the erudite fellow. The show, in my opinion, is a bit different than the ... More About: Shopping , Trends , Show , Keeper
Halfway There: New York Fashion Week
2007-09-07 03:17:00 New York Fashion Week is well underway. Many designers have brought their creations out for fashion-minded folks to ogle, to write about, to contemplate purchasing, or simply to purchase. Thus far, I’ve perused the designs of Adam Lippes (ADAM), Badgley Mischka, Erin Fetherston, BCBG Max Azria, Charlotte Ronson, and Lela Rose. From the looks of ... More About: New York , Shoes , New York Fashion Week , Trends
Whet Your Appetite
2007-09-03 17:26:00 While New York Fashion Week kicks off in two days, Australia’s Motorola Melbourne Spring Fashion Week began today. The toast of the week is young designer, nineteen-year-old Jacqui Krivitsky for Jacqui Alexander. She is the youngest designer in Australia. Her collection is awash in beautiful shapes and sweeping curves as well as in bold colors. ... More About: Style , Designers
Countdown to the Spring Collections
2007-08-31 02:38:00 Refinery 29 has their countdown to the beginning of the Spring /Summer 2008 fashion season, and so do I. There a number of designers whose shows I’m impatiently waiting to see. There is Diane Von Furstenberg whose designs perfectly capture the essence of a woman. There is Giambattista Valli whose designs are gorgeous and bold. There is Martin Grant ... More About: Fashion , Collections , Countdown , Fashion Week
Inspired by Jean-Michel Cazabat
More articles from this author:2007-08-28 05:10:00 A little over two weeks ago, I wrote about a to-die-for pair of Jean -Michel Cazabat heels. I found a pair, which seems to be inspired by the design of the designer shoe, on Zappos. They’re from Nine West. They cost $3.95 (USD) less on the Nine West site than on the Zappos ... More About: Shoes , Trends , Inspired 1, 2 |
