Denim on denim. Once a major fashion faux pas, now thoroughly de rigueur! How to make the two-timing look work without looking like your wearing an ill-conceived suit made my Levi Strauss himself? Two main notions need to be taken into consideration. You never want to wear double denim in the same shade, so be … Continue reading “Style Snob: Ranch Dressing”
I went to see “I Don’t Know How She Does It” the other day: no rave reviews here, although it is fun to see with other moms, but the take-away for me was Sarah Jessica Parker’s character’s wardrobe. More specifically, her very specific blouse styles. She plays a harried financial analyst, but instead of boring … Continue reading “Top 5 SJP-Inspired Sheer Printed Blouses: I Know How She Does It!”
To celebrate their Fall 2011 collection and the launch of their new e-commerce site Elie Tahari enlisted Joe Zee (who styled the brand’s Spring 2012 show), to host an event along with Elie Tahari himself in the brand’s Soho store. It was a super fun evening of shopping, mini bites, and cocktails! I mean really … Continue reading “Fall 2011 Elie Tahari Styling Event”
Craving a cape but fear the trend will live fast and die hard? L’Agence to save the day! Their herringbone tweed cape is on-trend and on-budget; if you unsure the old-world look won’t survive past the season, this will get you there without major commitment. It’s also more neutral and less dramatic than other caped … Continue reading “L’Agence Herringbone Tweed Cape: It’s Elementary, My Dear”
A farmer’s market for a ready-to-wear runway? The world really is going green! While the colorful crates overflowing with fresh pickings were just part of a set for Moschino Cheap and Chic‘s Spring show, fruits and vegetables were all over the place – in the form of playful skirts and dresses. Actually, playful is a … Continue reading “Moschino Cheap and Chic Spring 2012 Collection: Incredible Edibles”
I just found the badass sweater of the season. Oil-slick leather opera gloves connected to a slouchy black cotton sweater (although it looks like more of a high-end sweatshirt to me, but potay-to, potah-to) are an ingenious and avant-garde touch, one worthy of a stylin’ comic book villain or a downtown motorcycle chick. The best … Continue reading “Maison Martin Margiela Cotton Sweater with Leather Gloves: Get Hands-On With Your Wardrobe”