Year

2013

Trench Dressing

With the looming threat of rain constantly over our shoulders, (wasn’t it supposed to rain this week?), I am always confounded as to how to dress appropriately, albeit chic, under the angst-filled umbrella. Inclement weather really isn’t a particularly easy feat to tackle–humidity bastardizes our hair, our bodies and clothing own... Read More

Bootie Time

This the time of year where you may be hunting for the “perfect fall boot.” Mid-October signifies changing weather, colorful leaves, and a race for a seat in the local coffee shop for warmth. Don’t put away those Birkenstocks just yet, (unless of course they are furry!) as we may... Read More

On Norma

I had the pleasure of visiting Norma Kamali’s showroom on a busy 56th Street last week on a beautiful afternoon. What struck me right away was the amount of influence and power that Norma holds today as a fashion icon. She literally invented the sweatshirt, the most comfortable garment on... Read More

Playing Favorites

proenza schouler chain leather wallet One of my favorite bags of all time, the PS11 classic shoulder bag, came into this iteration this past season with chained hardware and it is mine. After stalking it over and over again in the past few weeks, I caved for the wallet version... Read More

Don’t Skirt the Issue

I’ve always loved the figure-flattering shape of the fit-and-flare skirt. In the past few seasons, I have living in denim rags of all kinds, skinnies, and a melange of bottoms that don’t include a skirt. Thankfully, it’s been experiencing a fashion renaissance the past few seasons, and my wardrobe is... Read More

Weekend Wears

I love to make lists. By checking off various tasks on my to-do lists, by end of day, I feel a sense of accomplishment. And if don’t cross it off, the task moves to the following day till it’s completed. It’s a trick I learned in college and stayed with me throughout... Read More

Isabel Marant X H&M

In last week’s newsworthy news, the images for the Isabel Marant’s collection for H&M were leaked, previewed, and put in carts preparing for the release in November. From womenswear, menswear, accessories and children’s wear, the collection does not disappoint. Undeniably Isabel’s Parisian bohemian aesthetic, there are embellished trophy jackets, leather cropped... Read More

On Birkenstocks

There was that moment last fall when Celiné showed fluffy Birkenstocks for Spring when a collective sigh rippled through the fashion crowd. It was dubbed a universally “ugly shoe” as soon as the critics could start typing into their MacBooks. But Phoebe Philo’s interpretation always leaves the crowd flummoxed. Can... Read More

From Lanvin: Fashion Firecracker

Shine! Need to inject some brightness into your life? Alber Elbaz at Lanvin is happy to oblige. For spring he offered an audacious display of shine — filled with lamé, satins, Lurex, and brocades— in the form of jumpsuits, gold jackets, blouses, and t-shirts all for our blinding pleasure. Tripping the light fantastic,... Read More

From Dries: Gilt-Edged Gothicism

I had a postmodern break down after the Dries Van Noten’s show in Paris. It has been a long time since I studied Art History in college, and spoke the vernacular of gothic terms like Goya, Velázquez and Zurbarán and that’s what I saw based on Style.com’s feed. Muses for... Read More