Weekend update Part 1
It being Tuesday, Valentine’ Day, I am ready to report on the weekend that happened in fashion. There are many trends erupting as the days go on, so here is my roundup thus far. Starting off with the two Rebecca’s, Taylor and Minkoff on Friday afternoon. I start by focusing... Read More
Talking trends at MBFW Fall 2012
So far on the runways for Fall 2012 fitted looks, military influences, a continuation of the peplum, and fierce rough fashion are just of few of the hot new emerging trends. In sharp contrast to Spring’s flowy looks that dominated the runways, I am seeing a lot of menswear- inspired looks... Read More
What I wore
Maje bright red top, Whistles trousers, Calypso vest, oldie but goodie belt, Marni, boots, Céline luggage tote, Zeffira necklace from Tru Grace, bracelets, Miriam Haskell, Cartier, Year of the Boar. All photo credits by Michael Crook. Click here: http://www.michaelcrook.com/ My look for Day Two of Fashion Week is on trend... Read More
NYFW RTW Fall 12 fashion hearkens back. Day one
Dress: Cacharel. vest, Michael Kors. Boots, Alain Quilici Starting the day off with this outfit was just the right way to lift up my spirits. I wore a short sleeve leather dress and bare legs in the middle of February… who would have thought! (As you can tell... Read More
Getting ready for Fashion Week…Day One
It’s T- minus nothing until Fashion Week starts (today) and I have prepared for you exactly what I said I would. See? Never fail on a promise. Although yesterday was the official commencement of New York Fashion Week, cut to a ribbon ceremony by Victor Cruz just a few hours... Read More
From the Back Row: an ode to New York greatness
Fashion Week is rapidly descending upon NYC. I can feel the energy escalating. It is the craziest time of year with hundreds of fashion shows all over the city. For those of you veteran New Yorkers, you know what I mean. As a newbie blogger, I am so grateful for... Read More
A tribute to black
January’s coming to a close leaving us with two more skin covered months to endure, with the winter blues just setting in by now. However, with each passing month we move closer to seeing some signs of life. Finding myself with nothing to wear during these blah months, black is... Read More
Fancy Feet
It’s about time I whipped these babies out of their box. I couldn’t find a better moment than today, a beautiful late-January afternoon to release the caped fur ball from hiding. The shadows paired with the light signaled a chance for them to strut their obligatory stuff. And a little... Read More
Mid-winter pick-me-up
Reality check, it’s Mid-January. Almost tax time, not quite Valentine’s Day, no snow, but you still need to keep warm. Although the weather is as fickle as the stock market these days, it is always better to be prepared. On a dreary grey day like this, all I really want to do... Read More
Get mesmerized
If you have been paying attention to fashion lately, you might have noticed all the trippy psychedelic videos that have been appearing on your screen. No, nobody spiked your Koolaid. Its just a phantasmagoric moment in fashion videography meant to hypnotize us fashion zombies into it wanting (needing) all of the latest... Read More