Florals aren’t the first pattern that come to mind when one thinks of winter. Ā But winter shouldn’t just be about muted earth tones. Ā I love the subtle pop of color from the floral prints for Erdem Autumn Winter 2012/2013. Ā Flowers…
A silhouette is one of the first things that draws my eye to a piece of clothing or outfit. Ā Long, lean silhouettes are the signature of the Row, the high end fashion collection by Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen. These…
Design for some people enables them to segue into many different areas of design (I wish I was one of those people but I do at least appreciate great design). Ā Kelly Wearstler, interior designer extraordinaire, is an example of someone…
I have a soft spot for shopping that benefits a cause. Ā Hand in Hand was an organization that I briefly worked with in graduate school; we helped them develop a marketing plan for one of their regions. Ā They are an…
Country chic prints. Muted colors. Clean lines. Those were the first thoughts that popped into my mind when I saw pictures of the Emilia Wickstead Spring/Summer 2012 collection. Ā I hadn’t heard of Emilia previously, but was happy to discover her…
You wouldn’t necessarily think to combine preppy chic Kate Spade with boyfriend jean queens Current Elliott (stylists and designers Emily Current and Merritt Elliott), but that is exactly what happens in the new collection Westward. Ā These two sets of designers…
Color can instantly captivate me. Ā I came across NY based MZ Wallace’s site and was instantly smitten with the bright colors of their summer essentials collection. Ā What a great place to shop for weekend getaway essentials including a perfect printed…
“It’s not about Marilyn Monroe moving to India and having an acid trip, it’s about real women’s needs and desires.” Alber Ebaz Maxi length skirts/gowns, luxurious layers, and clean coverage are all part of Lanvin’s pre-fall 2011 collection. Ā Day and…
Comme des GarĆĀ§ons, French for “like boys”, is aĀ JapaneseĀ fashion label created and maintained byĀ Rei Kawakubo. Ā I’ve always been fascinated with the label because it has such a cult following and is one of the few successful Asian brands. Ā They started…
There’s something so chic and timeless about the teardrop shape. Ā It is seamlessly created in modern and colorful ways by SF(2) – Ā a design team composed of a guy who has mastered traditional glassblowing techniques and a gal who can…
