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Couture Spring 2013 Roundup: Fancy Pants

The pant made a big statement at the couture shows, on its own and ironically, even more so under gowns. Valli did it best with glamorous flair, seamlessly integrating matching trousers underneath billowing gowns. I loved the entire collection. Armani also played around with the style, taking the pantsuit to an entirely different level with … Continue reading “Couture Spring 2013 Roundup: Fancy Pants”

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Men’s Bags of Fall 2013: Part 2

In Paris, the men’s shows for Fall/Winter 2013 continued, leading to another round of fine bags for men, that I’m looking forward to gracing the city streets. The French houses (and an American) managed to create covetable accessories that were neither too outlandish nor feminine. So the question I have to ask is who’s your … Continue reading “Men’s Bags of Fall 2013: Part 2”

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Roksanda Ilincic Pre-Fall 2013 Collection: Let’s Hug It Out

You might not have known Roksanda Illincic is a great lover of volume from the look of her lean, prim Pre-Fall 2013 dresses, but when it comes to her clutches, that’s another story. There is lots of puff to counter the conservative-turned-quirky dresses’ lean pleats (not to mention those origami-angled berets). For Roksanda, it’s a … Continue reading “Roksanda Ilincic Pre-Fall 2013 Collection: Let’s Hug It Out”

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Paris Fashion Week 2012 Beauty Recap

It’s finally a wrap for fashion month and as always the best was saved for last. Here’s a look at the most notable Paris Fashion Week looks. Alexander McQueen: Who needs hair and makeup when you’re all covered up with a beekeeper hat!? Things were kept “simple” at McQueen with hair wrapped and tucked into … Continue reading “Paris Fashion Week 2012 Beauty Recap”

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Miu Miu Spring 2013 Collection: Double Life

Prada’s little sis is all grown up! Well, almost. She has certainly come of age, ready to seduce in blousy pencil skirts, slouchy matching blazers, and lush fur stoles, but she is also still prepared to play, what with her gathered denim shirts and wrinkled jackets, with single buttons designed to reveal some tummy. The … Continue reading “Miu Miu Spring 2013 Collection: Double Life”

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Worst Hair Looks Spring 2013

Sleek sophistication at Jil Sander, origami perfection at Gucci…there were SO many fantastic hair looks this season. But come on, we all know that the bad is so much more entertaining than the good and to that end….here’s a look at some of the worst:) Kinder Aggugini: Oy…I feel so bad for these models…Can you … Continue reading “Worst Hair Looks Spring 2013”

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