Top 5 Leather Jackets: For Roughing Up Your Formalwear
We all know the leather jacket goes with jeans and white T-shirts (all the way back to the era of James Dean) and that it gives rock star value to skinny pants of all creeds. Now the timeless leather jacket is going beyond. Layering is the way to wear it, especially over a pretty dress. … Continue reading “Top 5 Leather Jackets: For Roughing Up Your Formalwear”
Derek Lam “Natsumi” Woven Halter Slingback: Weave and Roll
Realized it’s already June and you have yet to score yourself a woven satchel? While I can’t imagine making it through the season without a big, sand-to-land woven tote (Gucci and Bottega made my short list), why not take airy, intricate leather and move it down to your feet? Bag snobs, shoe snobs – we’re … Continue reading “Derek Lam “Natsumi” Woven Halter Slingback: Weave and Roll”
Derek Lam + eBay: People’s Choice
On February 16th, Derek Lam put his designs directly in the hands of his fans. Unveiling a collection of 16 easy and wearable dresses, mostly in georgette, poplin, and denim, simultaneously at New York Fashion Week and on eBay.com, he left it up to the public to decide which five would make it to production … Continue reading “Derek Lam + eBay: People’s Choice”
Derek Lam “Hanae” CrissCross Flat Sandals: Buckle Up!
I know what you’re thinking and the answer is yes. I will wake up extra early to wrap and buckle these on my feet. And it will be worth it! With a million buckles (eight on each shoe to be exact), these Derek Lam sandals are not for the sartorially sluggish. No cheat zippers on … Continue reading “Derek Lam “Hanae” CrissCross Flat Sandals: Buckle Up!”
Derek Lam Spring 2011
– Posted from my iPad This is what New Yorkers look like when they’re on vacation. Angelinos on the other hand look like they just rolled out of bed. I am an Angelino so really I’m talking about myself. But of course, New Yorkers vacation in the Hamptons and Angelinos in Mexico. The Derek Lam … Continue reading “Derek Lam Spring 2011”
Snob or Slob: Derek Lam Resort 2011 Kitten Heel
Like most of his peers, Derek Lam has his eyes set on the perfect pair of kitten heels for resort–only his come with an architectural edge. Introducing his signature shoe for Resort 2011: an aerodynamically-designed low-heel slingback that is fresh and modern–and young–but which also retains an air of classicism and taste that the kitten … Continue reading “Snob or Slob: Derek Lam Resort 2011 Kitten Heel”