Draped silhouettes are a classic trend that has transcended through time. The grecian inspired garment is a modernized remake of the toga. Draping is a great way to create illusion to a womans body to hide some unwanted imperfections. In the September Issue of Instyle Magazine, they gave some great examples … [Read more...]
Victoria “Posh” Beckham’s New Line
September 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
It really seems like Victoria Bekham's got it all. Her new designs for Spring 2010 are really fitting of her simple, yet chic and classy persona. Her dresses are all very clean cut, and symmetric. I notice that a lot of tabloids and magazines still refer to her as "Posh" --even decades after the notorious … [Read more...]
Young Americans: William Rast Makes Its Debut
July 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I had heard that Justin Timberlake was planning on having a design hand in a runway collection that would debut at NY Fashion Week, but it seemed like that was mentioned forever ago. I guess all the time in between the saying and doing was great opportunity to perfect the collection that premiered … [Read more...]
Resort 2009: Max Azria
June 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Max Azria, the designer behind BCBG, has been doing his own singular creations for a while now. Although much simpler and basic, much of Azria's eponymous designs are reminiscent of the BCBG "look" that you will find on the racks on runways. I like both but if I was forced to choose would probably … [Read more...]
Resort 2009: Missoni's Effortless Glamour
June 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Missoni definitely knows how to do a Resort collection right. The 2009 collection was full of great looks that make me want to go to an expensive champagne brunch in South Beach, Florida...or the Hamptons perhaps? Well tailored, rich looking box coats, floral shift dresses, and crisp trousers … [Read more...]
Wear Shapes that Flatter: How Good are You in Geometry?
May 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Fall 2009 runways in New York, Milan, Paris and Japan saw more than their share of architectural lines, zebra stripes, sensuous waves, polka dots and bold shapes this year. While all of these magnificent designs will look spectacular on tall willowy models, for most average women all shapes are not … [Read more...]
I Heart Chloe! Pretty Pastels from the Spring 2009 RTW Collection
May 8, 2009 By 6 Comments
Scallop edges were big in this collection, an interesting design element that Hannah MacGibbon (the design brains behind Chloe) kept as a main thread in almost every look. Beautiful pastel shades of apricot, yellow, chartreuse, blue, beige and green were a refreshing treat for the eyes, and an unmistakable … [Read more...]
Beltin’ It Out: Rag and Bone’s Spring 2009 RTW Collection
May 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
If zippers, boyfriend blazers and watercolor florals are big this spring...Rag & Bone nailed the trends in their Spring 2009 Ready-to-Wear Collection. Designing for both men and women, David Neville and Marcus Wainwright focused on the basics like well-tailored skinny pants and blazers while … [Read more...]
Marvelously Marni
April 24, 2009 By 2 Comments
When I think of Marni, I like to recall a trip taken to Italy a few years back where I tracked down an enclave of high-end designer "outlets" located on the outskirts of Florence. I had entered designer heaven, I'm talking Dolce & Gabbana bikinis, Prada bags, Pucci scarves...all under $100 bucks. … [Read more...]
This Ain’t Football Season, but Shoulder Pads Are Back
April 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
As one of the other fabulous Smarter Fashion bloggers has already alerted you (check out Shoulder Pads are Back from the 80's), the 80's revival is back in full force, with the return of leggings, neon colors and the Ray-Ban Wayfarer. But readers, it's shoulder pads that really seem to have fashion … [Read more...]
