Top 5 Pristine Pendants: A Penchant for Pendants
Sometimes one good thing is all you need. A statement pendant gets you noticed fast, without the obviousness of a chunky, clunky necklace. There’s a certain je nais se quoi about wearing something so striking yet so simple. From emerging butterflies to shooting stars, here are a few of my favorite pendants: 1. Marni Pendant … Continue reading “Top 5 Pristine Pendants: A Penchant for Pendants”
Menswear at LFW: Carry Right On, Lads
If there was ever a magical land to find both men and the clothes they wear, it’s London. Home of both innovative fashion and Savile Row, London is a provider of enchantment and beauty. Here’s a brief roundup of my favorites: J.W. Anderson: I got excited for this collection when I saw his women’s collection … Continue reading “Menswear at LFW: Carry Right On, Lads”
Menswear at F/W ’12 NYFW: Magic in Manhattan
This fall, menswear has moved in a new direction, entirely. Albeit, it’s sexy, chic, and dark. I like it, and New York has done a fantastic job showing this. These are my highlights for it: It started with Yigal Azrouël, a man who possesses a personality so charming, it matches the clothes in the beauty … Continue reading “Menswear at F/W ’12 NYFW: Magic in Manhattan”
Top 5 New Peplums: Pep(lum) Talk
It’s time to get hip to the flounce: peplum is an important trend for spring. It started back in the fifties with Dior’s New Look, but now everyone from Jason Wu to Armani to Marc Jacobs is embracing a little extra skirting. But before you dare to flare, think about what will work with your … Continue reading “Top 5 New Peplums: Pep(lum) Talk”
Top 5 Leather Jackets: For Roughing Up Your Formalwear
We all know the leather jacket goes with jeans and white T-shirts (all the way back to the era of James Dean) and that it gives rock star value to skinny pants of all creeds. Now the timeless leather jacket is going beyond. Layering is the way to wear it, especially over a pretty dress. … Continue reading “Top 5 Leather Jackets: For Roughing Up Your Formalwear”
Roberto Cavalli Leather-Trimmed Printed Silk-Blend Pants: Rock Star Skinny
If these weren’t designed by Steven Tyler, then they were certainly designed for him. Low-rise, snake-stamped, silk-blend chiffon pants with skin-baring leather lacing equals pure amazing sexy rocker chic. If that sounds like a lot, that’s because it is. Roberto Cavalli‘s not known for his minimalism. Inspired by slim-hipped rocker males of generations past (think … Continue reading “Roberto Cavalli Leather-Trimmed Printed Silk-Blend Pants: Rock Star Skinny”