Its impossible to open a newspaper (or terrible gossip magazine….) at the moment without having to endure a thorough examination of the sartorial decisions of our young royals. Yawn. It’s not that I particularly have anything against them, it’s just that there doesn’t seem to be anything worth talking about.
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Fit Flops: Form Meets Function
Fit Flops first made it big last year. Engineered by Marcia Kilgore ,the founder of Bliss Spa, the sandals with “microwobbleboard technology promise greater calorie burn and cellulite reduction simply by walking. While this sounds too good to be true, there has been a ton of buzz generated from every […]
Read MoreShopping: Charlotte Ronson Romper
Rompers are yet another 80’s throwback making their way back onto the fashion scene. While the pants versions can be pretty hit-or-miss, romper shorts are a less serious look than their longer counterparts and are much easier to pull off. I have a pair that I absolutely love and can […]
Read MoreJeweler Extraordinaire: Helen Ficalora
I often find myself overlooking jewelry as a shopping choice. I look at it, quite a bit, but when it comes to actually purchasing something, the instances are few and far between. Most of the jewelry I own I have received as a gift (although there are a few exceptions […]
Read MoreSummer Buys: Old Man Cardigans
I am not ashamed to admit that my favourite item of clothing is an ink-stained, moth-eaten, beige grandfather cardigan that I am fairly certain used to belong to to a pipe smoking war veteran with an addiction to pain killers, pepto bismol and Countdown. My particular second hand cardigan may […]
Read MoreFashion Fix: Richard Prince Designs For Louis Vuitton
Richard Prince Designs Limited-Edition Louis Vuitton Bag [Fabsugar] Would You Wear Gladiators Over Jeans? [The Purse Blog] Why Dries Van Noten Is Not Like His Peers [
Read MoreLusting after: The Oxford Sandal
It’s no secret. I’m devoted to the gladiator sandal. Flat, heeled, or knee high (I’m not a fan of mid-length), I love them all….o.k most of them. But with everyone turning gladiator for summer, I feel its time for a change: cue the Oxford sandal. Drawing on trends from AW07 […]
Read MoreSex and the City the Movie: It’s nearly here
If you’re anything like me, chances are you’re gearing yourself up for SJP squashes those persistent rumours that one of the four women, or any of the cast for that matter die.
Read MoreSale Alerts: Hurry!
Economic hard times, say what? If you hadn’t noticed, the news abounds with negative information about the economy. But on the bright side (and I’m not trying to be flip), lots of our favourite retailers are having ginormous sales a bit earlier in the season than usual, giving us the […]
Read MoreThe Nautical Look: Trend or Staple?
Every year at around this time I see four or five articles exclaiming over the nautical trend of this summer. It’s hard not to think beachy, oceanic thoughts when the weather is warm and sunny out and the summer holidays are fast approaching … but I repeat, I see this […]
Read MoreMarks and Spencer has a Field Day
Marks & Spencer have done their best to shake off their dated image in the past few years, what with Supermodel Erin O’Connor and fashion icon, Twiggy acting as the face of their brand. But their latest collaboration will put even the fashionably-forward Topshop to shame , and that’s not […]
Read MoreSteep vs. Cheap: Tiger Print Tees
Comfy and casual, rocker t-shirts are a must-have for summer. Throw one on with a pair of jeans or cute sweats, and step out in true SoCal style.
Read MoreFashion Fix: Marc Jacobs, Manolo Blahnik and Agyness Deyn
Get into the nautical spirit with the Marc by Marc Jacobs striped jersey shopper [The Cut]
Read MorePolls: The Hybrid Shoe
Part leg warmer, part gladiator sandal, part flip-flop, these sandals by Cocobelle are a bit of a fashion dilemma. The evolved design is sure to turn some heads ( though not necessarily in a good way). Although the jersey and rubber shoes are probably outrageously comfortable – kind of like […]
Read MoreThe House that Chanel Built
“Chanel—you’re in desperate need of Chanel! , The Devil Wears Prada Even if you don’t know anything about fashion, you’re probably familiar with the name
Read MoreGeren Ford: Collaboration with Urban Outfitters
Up and coming, LA based designer, Geren Ford recently debuted a collection, Hawks, as a collaboration with Urban Outfitters. Known for her edgy and youthful take on fashion, the line features vintage-inspired tunics, shorts and dresses that are easy to layer and wear from day to night.
Read MoreLoafing Around: The Return Of The Loafer
Whenever there is a stampede of vertiginous footwear like those of the current skyscraper climate, you can be sure there is a thoroughly horizontal backlash just around the corner. Not that I am advocating an utter abandonment of all things heeled (I’m a heels girl through and through) it’s just […]
Read MoreWelcome to Hotel Missoni!
This might be old news to you, but when I recently read about the new Missoni hotel chain opening up next year, I immediately got dialling to my nearest travel agent. You see, I have long been a fan of this legendary fashion house and I really couldn’t wait to […]
Read MoreTrend Alert: Initial Jewelry
I grew up in Connecticut and went to prep school, and went to University at a small place in New England. I offer up this information because I’m kind of a preppy girl. Not super preppy, but I loves me some J. Crew, and I have a minor addiction to […]
Read MoreHannah Marshall Breathes New Life In To The Little Black Dress
I abandoned the eternal search for the Little Black Dress years ago, getting a little bored with an item of clothing that never seems to have enough going on to satisfy my demanding and fanciful tastes. Well as they say, a watched pot never boils, and while my back has […]
Read MoreA Must Have: Scarves
Switching between seasons is super difficult; one day it’s so balmy you can wear shorts, then the next morning you can find yourself clad in long trousers, wishing you had worn a wool jacket. Well, the answer to that precise problem still eludes me, but I’ve come a bit closer […]
Read MoreTim Walker: Fashion spun from dreams
It is my humble opinion that we use contemporary fashion magazines as modern day storybooks for grown up little girls; an instrument of escapism, aspiration and imagination. The photographic stories found within the glossy pages are the narratives that weave fashion into my daily life. Not that I’m saying inspiration […]
Read MoreMarc Jacobs: Channelling Andy Warhol
Marc Jacobs is something of a fashionista’s darling. His shows are notoriously impossible to get into and he’s always at the trendsetting forefront. Even when he seems to make a misstep (I’m thinking those sheer trousers from his
Read MoreReturn of Sky-Highs
With platforms and wedges being a summer staple and with
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Nina Garcia (Project Runway Judge, soon to be ex Elle staffer, and author of
Read MoreSummer Beauty: Painted Eyes
Forget the ubiquitous ‘paint splattered’ prints that are apparently the only thing that will do this summer. There is no fun in wearing somebody else’s painting on a skirt that every second girl is twirling in. Stick to the most unique canvas you have instead – why, your face of […]
Read MoreWhy I love blogging.
I have an insatiable appetite for fashion. Nowadays, magazines just dont cut it. I used to be a mag hag. I always had a magazine in my bag. Now I live on the internet. To be specific, I journey from blog to blog soaking up information. Sometimes its a quick […]
Read MoreEditors Picks: Net-a-Porter U.S Sale Extravanganza
Sale alert. Net-a-porter’s U.S sale extravaganza is in full swing. Get 50% off selected items now! My top pick has to be this strapless dress by Zac Posen. I’m absolutely in love with the purple Lanvin creation as worn by Natalie Portman at the Blindness premiere in Cannes. And while […]
Read MoreCandy Colour Bags: Be & D Satchel
Bright candy-coloured bags are a must-have accessory this spring/summer and I have been on the hunt for one lately. This Perry Mini Satchel by designer Be & D in eye-popping fuchsia is definitely in the running. With a celebrity following that includes the likes of Jessica Biel and Penelope Cruz, […]
Read MoreSummer Staple: Design-conscious Frocks
My current obessesion? Stocking up on stylish and easy-to-wear dresses for summer. If you’re like me, there are way too many hours spent lingering in the closet festering about how I have no cute clothes to wear (whether or not that is true is besides the point).
Read MoreTop Tips: Pregnancy Style
Fact: there is an on-going baby boom in Hollywood at the moment. Keri Russell, Gwen Stefani, Angelina Jolie, Jessica Alba, Nicole Richie, Halle Berry, Minnie Driver, Julia Roberts and many others have sported stylish maternity duds with their buns in the oven, and there is no reason why non-celebs can’t […]
Read MoreCannes 2008: The Fabulous and The Fashionable
I can’t think of a more glamorous place than the French Riviera in the South of France. The sparkling ocean, never ending sunshine, soft sands…oh, and the location of the most glamorous event of the year , the Cannes Film Festival. This year proves no different from the previous festivals, […]
Read MoreDiet Coke Gets Sexed Up!
I am so excited to watch the new
Read MoreStyle Crush: Ashlee Simpson
Okay, I am admitting this with great reluctance, but … I really like Ashlee Simpson’s style. This is frustrating to me, because I’m not entirely sure what she does (the lip-synching snafu of a few years ago proves that she receives some, um, assistance), and she’s just a little too […]
Read MoreQ&A: Victoria Beckham dVb Style
Question posed by a confused friend: Why does Victoria Beckham insist on selling trousers so long that you can’t even see the shoes that one is wearing?
Read MoreFashion Fix: Hermes, Lagerfeld, Versace…
Hermes – Build Your Own Kelly [The Cut]
Read MoreSJP vs. MK: Fashion Victims or Fashion Visionaries?
No matter what, both Mary-Kate Olsen always set the fashion world abuzz with their outfit choices, and never seem to apologize for their mis-steps. Case in point? The latest get-ups that the two were photographed wearing. At the oh-so-huge
Read MoreBring It On: The Tartan Trend
Tartan shirts were a big trend during A/W ’07 and have appeared yet again on the A/W ’08 catwalks. I know it’s a bit early to start getting excited about winter fashion, but I do so love tartan. The question is, how will you wear it?
Read MoreDress Lust: Mint Jodi Arnold Colour Block Dress
This season, is full of so many options. Colour blocking. Bright colours. Sheer. Ethnic prints.
Read MoreDoll Face: Viktor and Rolf Retrospective
Little girls dressing up their dolls is supreme training for a lifetime of dressing up themselves; some things never change and little girls will always be made of sugar and spice. Working in a nursery a few summers ago, I may not have had an inherent talent for childcare but, […]
Read MoreA Summer Hit. The T-shirt!
Everyone’s doing it this season. From high street store, Uniqlo, to high-end label, Mulberry. The simple t-shirt in once again fashionable, except this time it isn’t about sporting the names of rock bands across your chest. Instead, it’s about cool, funky designs and patterns that only a true artist could […]
Read MoreSteep vs. Cheap: Graphic Maxi Dress
I’ve been looking for a comfy and pretty, floor-grazing maxi dress to sport around this summer. Ideally, it would be something I could easily throw on in the AM with some flip flops, jet off to brunch and shopping with the girls and then toss on a pair of cute […]
Read MoreTrends: Peek-a-boo!
Visible bra straps? Frowned upon, yes, but grossly overlooked, I say. As with so many fashion “rules”, there is so much more fun to be had when “don’ts” are entirely disregarded.
Read MoreTrends: Folky Girls
As the dawn of summer festivals prepares to rise , my yearning to be swaying in a sunlit meadow whilst a girl sings onstage with a strumming guitar and a paper owl is growing rapidly.
Read MoreAccessories: Tom Ford Ombre Sunglasses
Ombre dresses, shoes, purses…and now
Read MoreCopycat: Minnetonka vs Jessica Simpson
So, I get that imitation is the highest form of flattery, but I can’t imagine the people at Minnetonka Moccasin company being overly pleased with Jessica Simpson at the moment. Her beaded
Read MoreBag Trend: Nameplates
Like I said, I’m overstated version that I’m not such a fan of, and then more successfully here although I still don’t like the bag.
Read MoreShopping: French Sole “Season” flats
While I love spring and the warm weather it brings, I haven’t managed to find the time to get a pedicure. By this, I mean that my toes are staying hidden in ballet flats until I get myself over to a salon! But just because my tootsies haven’t caught up […]
Read MoreIntroducing: Dirty Librarian Chains
The name, Dirty Librarian Chains, is completely hilarious and memorable; their designs are unforgettable too. Designer Susan Domelsmith started the line by creating pieces for herself from repurposed vintage jewelry, but boutiques soon began to take notice and she launched a full collection that is now recognized worldwide. Some pieces […]
Read MoreBoutique Guide: Shop Jinny
I spend a lot of time browsing different fashion-related sites online, and I do mean a lot! Some of it is for research purposes, and other times it’s because I’m looking for a particular item or I want something pretty. In the latter instances, I’m turning more and more to
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