As Los Angeles Fashion Week came to an end last week, I was lucky to be able attend the fashion show of LA designer, Anthony Franco. As I arrived at the Craig Olson Boutique on La Brea, I found myself walking into an almost cleared out showroom, where little white folding chairs had taken over the places … [Read more...]
How to Get NY Fashion Week Hair
February 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
New York Fashion Week just ended, so now it’s back to life as usual… kind of sad! Though the week can be a grueling cycle of running around the city since many designers are increasingly opting to show off-site (i.e. not at Lincoln Center, which is the official Fashion Week venue), you can’t … [Read more...]
Lanvin Goes Where? Do You Love Designer Collaborations?
October 20, 2010 By 2 Comments
Well fashionistas, I have exciting news. In case you didnÂ’'t already know, mega-fashion house Lanvin is collaboratingwith affordable retailer H&M for a new collection set to debut on November 2. That is a mere 13 days away! Not that IÂ’m counting or anything... First of all, if you are … [Read more...]
Living Organically: People Tree
April 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
We've been talking a lot recently about ways to reduce your impact on the environment. We've talked about purchasing habits, the values of organic versus locally-produced goods, being chemical-conscious, and thinking about products made or grown with less harsh chemicals. This applies as much to food … [Read more...]
Dress with Conscience: Eco-Friendly Fashion
April 22, 2010 By 1 Comment
In case you didn't realize, Earth Day 2010 is today! All kinds of people - engineers, scientists, everyday consumers and fashionistas alike have had a concern for the environment on their minds. So we hear all kinds of things about renewable energy, recycling, energy efficiency, and hybrids, but what … [Read more...]
Best Designer Jeans for Petite Women?
April 5, 2010 By 4 Comments
I've been obssessed with designer jeans for the last decade. Sevens, Citizens, Joe's - everything. When I was 13 or so, my mom put her foot down and refused to let me splurge since I was young and my overall shape was changing quickly. Finally, when I was about 17, my mom gave me the green light to pick … [Read more...]
Jewelry Style Review: Copper, Diamonds and Art
March 30, 2010 By 2 Comments
Jewelry and accessories have always been the essential accent pieces to any outfit. A beautiful necklace, elegant bangle bracelets, and cocktail rings are usually worn to make a statement. With costume jewelry, estate jewelry, and fashion jewelry, you can't seem to find both quality and style nowadays. … [Read more...]
Is Abbey Liebman’s Solar-Powered Dress a Hit or Miss?
March 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Abbey Liebman, a senior at Cornell University debuted a new fashion concept: a solar powered dress. The dress uses flexible and tiny solar panel cells to generate power for small electronic devices, including iPods and cell phones. There is a small USB charger located on the waist. Apparently, the … [Read more...]
Dolce and Gabbana, Fendi and NaDonna
November 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
We all love a little of the D & G in our lives, so how to we make sure we're getting the hottest styles at the best bargain price? Smarter.com's comparison shopping is here to help. Other than shopping for keywords in the standard Smarter.com search toolbar, you can search by designer and brand on … [Read more...]
Design Concept: 8 1/2 becomes 9
November 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Great Fellini 8 1/2 movie masterpiece is being re-imagined by the director who brought us Moulin Rouge. The black and white grit and ominous imagery of the 8 1/2 original is going to be bumped up with glitzy colors, show tune romps, and a lot of star quality. With a rock out cast that's too powerful … [Read more...]
