Upcycling: New Styles Through Restyles

Imagine you found an unexpected (and sizeable) chunk of change that you could use towards an amazing statement coat to up your fashion ante this fall.  You know, the kind of coat that turns heads when you walk down the street.  One that has your friends whispering with envy.  Not just a coat, but real […]

Soccer Mom Back to School Fashion Trends For Fall 2016

The kids are back to school and we know it’s not politically correct to enthusiastically jump for joy, but go ahead-SCREAMMMMM! Talk about a happy mom. This post, of Keshia Leeann Gardner jumping for joy and smiling; while her children sulk in the background, immediately went viral Time to shed the yoga pants and pony tail, you […]

Haute Couture Fall 2016 Collection Reviews Part 1

Donatella Versace made it easy for us to enjoy haute couture Fall 2016 without intimidation or fuss. She described her 2016 fall couture by saying, “This collection is different for me. I put a lot of attention on draping, and less on embroideries and super-sexy.” A youthful modernity comes through with her body skimming silhouettes and hem […]

PARIS: Menswear 2017 Spring RTW Collection Reviews Part 3

Balmain’s  2017 Spring RTW collection takes us to denim heaven – if there is such a place! The jean material was a light wash, silk blend and featured full metal jackets with heavy hardware.  This was an effort and execution unmatched by any other designer this season. A few beautifully crafted suedes in toffee, indigo, […]

2017 Resort Collections Review Part 6

Looking for those statement wardrobe pieces that will take you from work to weekend?  The Sonia by Sonia Rykiel 2017  Resort collections was fit for today’s modern millennial navigating the concrete jungle by day and taunting her prey at night.  A peppered black and white jacket with a jean mini skirt was just enough to rock […]

2017 Resort Collections Review Part 1

How do the über chic and wealthy pass the time and keep their “creative juices” flowing? By making vacationing and cruising a way of life…that’s how. There must be something to it, or big money in it, because the fashion calendar dedicates an entire “season” to these pursuits as the world’s foremost designers present “resort” […]

Fur-Sure Fall 2016 Trends Part 2

For fall 2016 fashion has mandated that fur is not just a luxury item in your closet reserved for only special occasions. It is a must-have essential in your wardrobe. When the thermometer drops next fall these statement outerwear looks will help you to chart a course to destination high fashion.  Here’s more of our […]

Fall 2016’s RTW Fur Accessory Trends

While the blur of fall 2016’s RTW fashion week remains fresh in our rear view mirror, with eager anticipation we focus on the road ahead towards spring.   As we navigate that transition, it’s always useful to review critical designer cues that will keep our multi-seasonal style on the fast track to sophistication – and this year, it’s […]

Paris Fashion Week Fall 2016 – Winter 2017 Collection Reviews Day 5 Part 1

As the Paris collections continue it feels like things are back in a more commercial mode.  To be sure there are some extraordinary examples of fashion artistry here, particularly in the draping and manipulation of fabrics.  But we are seeing little of the out-of-the-box experimentation and creativity that makes for show-stopping looks, the kind that […]