I’m still on my 1960’s nostalgia trip and that’s why I’m showcasing this sequin mini dress from none other than a quintessentially 60’s design house, Emilio Pucci. I’ve never bought anything from Pucci before because their prints are so iconic. They scream the brand and so, I have […]
I went to see a really funny play last night called Boeing Boeing. It’s a revival of a 1960’s comedy about an American businessman living in Paris who is engaged to 3 flight attendants, all working for different airlines. He is able to juggle all of them with […]
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but Memorial Day sales have come pretty early this year. That is because retail revenues have been sluggish due to the slowing economy and so stores have begun slashing prices as early as last week. It’s not just department stores either. Designer stores from Max […]
… that it is only in relatively recent history that brides have been donning white on their wedding day? I am writing about this now because June, the most popular wedding month, is around the corner and Sex and the City: The Movie, is opening this week. And, as we all know by […]
How glam is this copper cableknit vest from Oscar de la Renta? I love the fact that it’s a knit pattern you would typically find in a wool or cotton sweater, but it is made out of a very shimmery silk. As such, it is very lighweight. The metallic aspect is unexpected […]
… that the push up bra was originally devised about 200 years ago during the rule of Napoleon Bonaparte? Its invention was necessitated by the empire-style dresses fashionable at the time (see the above portrait of Madame Recamier and the portrait below of Stephanie de Beauharnais). The style of this era, which dates […]
On May 24th, London’s Victoria & Albert Museum will re-open its jewelry galleries after a four-year, multi million-dollar renovation funded by William and Judith Bollinger, financiers and collectors. On display, will be some 3,500 items, mostly of European origin, spanning 8 centuries.
The highlights include a gold Celtic collar made around 700BC, ornate […]
If you want wider pants, then by all means, go for the wide-legged look, not the low-bottomed look. I love this strapless belted jumpsuit from Black Halo because it is sophisticated and sexy. The bodice is boned for extra support and even comes with a detachable halter. The leather belt, which is […]
There’s a disturbing trend emerging and that is for harem-style pants like these from Rick Owens. I saw someone wearing a similar pair in khaki recently and it was not a pretty picture to say the least, especially because the woman was short and rather bottom heavy. This […]
I love this Kaufman bow top for its contrasts. The big bow at the bust makes it very feminine, but the asymmetrical hemline and most of all, the leather spaghetti straps, give it an unexpected edge. But wait, there’s more! The leather straps are attached to the shirt by means of a […]
I liked the Matthew Williamson beaded scarf I featured last week so much, that I also wanted to show you this cut out blouse. From the British desiner’s SS08 runway collection, I think it is exquisiste. The beading is so intricate and the cut is unique. […]
… that by the end of the 19th century, a fashionable Victorian woman carried about 37 pounds of clothing? I am not talking about the aggregate weight of outfit changes throughout the day. I am talking about the average weight of a single ensemble which typically consisted of the following items: several […]
The Sex and the City movie had its world premiere in London yesterday. Fashionwise, Cynthia Nixon wowed in Calvin Klein, Kim Cattrall looked smashing in one of Vivienne Westwood’s more sedate numbers and unfortunately, Kristin Davis was boring and sedate as usual in her vintage dress.
As for Sarah Jessica Parker, her Alexander […]
As difficult as it may seem to believe even in this tacky, tacky world, it’s the truth! It was announced last week that gossip blogger, Perez Hilton (pictured above), is launching his own clothing line which is to debut at Hot Topic on June 6. Obviously, it’s not […]
Mother’s Day is this weekend and I know there’s no better gift than time spent together, but just in case you want to go the extra mile for your mom, present her with this Matthew Williamson scarf while you are taking her out to brunch. She will love it […]
I am always looking for the perfect white T-shirt and I replenish my supply of white tees every summer. You can never have enough. I love this one from Dolce & Gabbana because of its long length (perfect for low cut jeans), scooped neck and most of all the sleeves, or lack thereof. […]
I still have comic books on the brain as I was reviewing the chatter about last night’s Costume Institute gala and images of my favorite childhood superhero, Wonder Woman, keep popping up in my mind. She had magic jewelry for pete’s sake! So, as an homage to Wonder Woman, I am highlighting this […]
The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art had its big gala last night to celebrate the opening of its newest exhibition, Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy. The exhibit is about how superheroes and their costumes have inspired fashion. It opens on May 7, but to tell you […]
If you like crochet but don’t think you can glam it up, think again. This lace dress by Jean Paul Gaultier takes crochet to another level altogether. There’s nothing hippie chick about it. This is sophisticated glamour with not a little sex appeal. My favorite details are the deep […]
This Seaton crochet lace tunic is effortless cool, and I’m not just talking about hip, but literally, cool as in breezy. Aside from the pretty crochet lace pattern, this top has many details which make it very feminine and flattering. First, the wide and low V neck is cut just right so that […]
