The makeup looks created by Chanel creative makeup director, Peter Philips, for the Chanel shows inevitably end up among the most-copied each season. For fall 2011, Philips went with an alluringly sexy gothic look to complement the fashions created by Karl Lagerfeld and the resulting look included a … [Read more...]
Adding an Easy Edge: Street Style Tuesday
January 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
There’s nothing like the setting of a subway station to evoke a little underground cool. The girl in the picture definitely has that edgy vibe, and for that reason, she is today’s street style subject. Let’s learn how to capture her undone aura. Unexpected elements. This girl … [Read more...]
How to Reinvent Your Style for 2011
December 31, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Ah, New Year’s resolutions. We all make them. We all have grand plans at the beginning of the year to change our lives around. Maybe we want to lose 10 pounds. Or maybe we want to do better in school. Or maybe we want to stop dating jerks. Whatever it is, I am sure you’ve probably made … [Read more...]
Style Breakdown: Easy Elements
December 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Take a look at this photo. This is a girl. Shocking, I know. This is a girl who is working the low-key casual look of winter. It's all the rage right now, and she is doing a lot of things right. I am about to give her props for that. However, she is slipping up in a couple areas too. So, let's help … [Read more...]
10 Easy Ways to Amp Up Any Outfit
December 16, 2010 By 2 Comments
Have you ever looked in the mirror and just thought, “Ugh. This outfit needs something…†Sometimes, our ensembles really do need a little extra life infused into them. Take my word for it: It’s relatively simple to do. We just tend to make things more complicated than they are. … [Read more...]
Style Update: Five Must-Have Pieces for a Relaxed Chic Look
December 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A lot of people believe that you must sacrifice comfort for style. When we think of fashion, sometimes the images that pop into our heads are painfully tall heels, jackets that still leave us cold and curve-hugging dresses (OK, tight dresses). I used to have a lot of these notions about style, but … [Read more...]
Five Pieces Every Woman Should Have in Her Closet
September 21, 2010 By 5 Comments
There are some clothes that represent more than fashion. They represent style. As design great Yves Saint Laurent said, “fashion fades, style is eternal.” This is one quote us fashion mavens should live by. There are a few pieces in your closet that are must-haves because they define style. … [Read more...]
Transitioning to Fall in Style
September 9, 2010 By 5 Comments
Temperature-wise, it can be a strange time of year. ItÂ’s easy to feel a chill in the morning that ends in a heat wave by the afternoon, making dressing for the day somewhat of a challenge. Luckily, there are a few key methods and pieces to make sure your transition from sizzling summer to fall … [Read more...]
Simple Tips to Avoid Shopping Guilt
September 8, 2010 By 6 Comments
YouÂ’ve been there. IÂ’ve been there. We have all been there. YouÂ’re browsing the aisles of your favorite store and you see a dress hanging on the rack that just looks gorgeous. ItÂ’s effortlessly pretty, simple but sophisticated. ItÂ’s totally perfect, and you canÂ’t believe … [Read more...]
Get Ready For Glam Fifties Flashback Fashion
September 7, 2010 By 4 Comments
I love fall fashion, but it seemed like something had been missing from the runways the past few years. At first, I couldnÂ’t put my finger on it. The shows at Bryant Park were showcasing a lot of androgynous looks, and while that idea was cool, fashion seemed in need of a catharsis. It wasnÂ’t … [Read more...]
