Fashion Blogs

You already know I’m a sucker for luxury vintage so when I spotted this silk Louis Feraud dress with pockets I may have left behind a little surprise on the thrift store floor… I’m just saying…  Dresses with pockets are off the chart hot in my opinion and dresses with pockets made my Louis Feraud are scorching!  As from the day that Louis Fraud opened the door of his boutiques in Cannes 1950 and Paris 1954, he was unanimously recognized as a master of his art, not only for his near genius in his

You already know I’m a sucker for vintage so when I saw this blue 80′s vintage William Pearson dress in the thrift store, well lets just say I had to salvage it.   William Pearson began his career in fashion in 1951 when he studied under Norman Norell. He began his own label sometime in the late 1950s. His couture business was based in Los Angeles. About 1967, Pearson moved to Paris where he let the city inspire him. He traveled back to Los Angeles twice a year to present his collections. A self

This Nanette Lepore dress is a real stunner I have to say.  It is the perfect cocktail party your ass off dress on every level.  The bronze color had me at hello.  Nanette Lepore is a well known fashion designer based in New York City. New York magazine has said that she is “Known for her feminine style and fine detailing, Nanette Lepore makes ultra-chic clothes that are at the same time easy to wear.” I couldn’t believe when I saw the label inside the thrift store that this gorgeous dress was w

If this Nieves Lavi with its sea creatures pattern dress doesn’t scream out ‘Summer’ then I don’t know what would.  I’m in love with this under water sea creature pattern on this silk Nieves Lavi dress.   It is the absolute perfect dress for Summer.  Sam Velez serves as Creative Director and Sharon Lavi as Art Director and when these 2 unite they are unstoppable.  The duo draws from experience working with designers like Harve Benard, DKNY, Ralph Lauren & Vera Wang, as well as their own persona

Now this is one sexy LBD wouldn’t you say?  Well that and playful.  I love Nanette Lepore and her sense of adventure because when you look at her collections it’s all about an adventure which is what life is all about.  She is fearless when it comes to mixing patterns and colors just like Trina Turk is and since my background is art I appreciate their painter’s eye.  Yes I know this LBD is black and therefore absent of bright colors & patterns it still has a dash of adventure.  In my humble opi

I wanted to share my living room table with you all so that you know it truly is about a lifeSTYLE.  I stumbled upon 6 Mies van der Rohe flat bar chairs in a used hotel / motel furniture shop years ago, they were stacked on top of each other and I immediately recognized them.  I looked underneath and they have the Knoll sticker and original horse hair stuffing and these babies are heavy because of the steel frame.  The man wanted $30 and we (my partner Mitch) talked him down to $15 each.  They o

I am a huge lover of vintage because to me there is nothing better than a little piece with some history.  I found this incredible 80′s Oleg Cassini blouse with a wide black waistband and pleats in the back and thought to myself “this is hot”…  Oleg Cassini designs for Jacqueline Kennedy garnered admirers and even awe, for American fashion design.  Oleg Cassini’s designs for the First Lady, “The Jackie Look” are recognized as being the “single biggest fashion influence in history” by film costum

My message is and has always been to shop ‘green‘.  It’s so easy to go to the mall and shop for your clothes and it’s easy to go to Rooms to Go for your furniture but for Pete’s sake people have just a smidgen of creativity and originality and draw outside the lines.  Every Sunday when I list the week’s re-cap I’m blown away by all the items I’ve found and this week is no exception.  Here is my list: Robert Rodrigues top, Trina Turk culottes, RACHEL Rachel Roydress, Tibi beaded top, Nanette Lepo

I always flip when I see the label TSE when I’m out thrifting.  TSE pronounced “say” was set up in 1989 in order to create an American brand that could compete in the luxury market and this brand does exactly that.  Previous designers for this label have been Jason Wu, Hussein Chalayan & Narciso Rodriguez and Brian Reyes most recently.  This brand is really known for their cashmere and you know what I say about cashmere???  That it’s always environmentally friendly when you buy your cashmere sec

It was 1993 and I was lucky enough to have purchased not just this Saarinen chair but 6 more and I paid $5 each.  I got extremely lucky because my friend knew this man that had remodeled the IBM building in Atlanta and they bought up all the furniture.  IBM like most corporate offices had their furniture provided by Herman Miller & Knoll and this Saarinen chair was manufactured by Knoll. These chairs are still in production by Knoll.  Eero Saarinen was one of the most prolific, unorthodox, and c

This ensemble is all about luxury from the Louis Feraud dress down to the YSL pumps, it’s luxury at its finest.  I never pass up the opportunity to salvage a piece of Louis Feraud when I’m thrifting, never !  It’s a great label that was huge in the 50′s – 70′s and when you go to their website today the last collection it shows is Fall 2011 but not Spring 2012.  His first collection was in 1958 and Louis Feraud was known for his bold, cheerful lines of women’s & men’s clothing.  He found instant

I almost came unglued seriously unglued when I walked into a brand new Goodwill and saw their pricing.  You know I know my labels & clothes so when I saw outrageous overpriced price tags on some brands, I won’t mention, well lets just say I came unglued.  I’ve been a thrifter now for 30 years and have seen this industry change dramatically.  There was a time when all thrift stores just sold their clothes for x amount and slowly I started to see thrift stores with their “Designer” or “Better” ra

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE finding labels I haven’t found before so that I can talk your ears off.  I found this gorgeous 2 piece Lela Rose black silk with lavender trip dress with matching jacket and I believe my jaw is still at the thrift store.  No seriously I think so…  Lela Rose is a self confessed girlie girl and her eponymous line was launched in 1998 out of the desire to create “beautiful, hand finished clothes that exude casual luxury”.  THe Parsons School of Design graduate’s label is a fav

This ensemble just needs to be walking on the streets or beaches of Capri or Malta don’t you agree?  I flipped when I saw this black beaded Tibi top in pristine condition and then when I saw these Nanette Lepore capri pants well honey lets just say I was giving them my best Olympic gymnastic tryout.  This outfit is so damn STYLISH in that cute sexy way.  With the right pair of flats this ensemble could rule the Mediterranean.  I’ve got the worst case of wanderlust known to mankind at the moment

This last week I showcased clothes and a Saarinen chair so I would have to say that my overall message is how you can have a sustainable lifeSTYLE too.  I’ve not only put the very best designer clothes on my back but have furnished our house with all kinds of mid century furniture.  All my clothes & furniture is recycled and yes it’s a lifeSTYLE.  Here is what I scored this week: Rachel Zoe cape, Ruth Norman for Neiman Marcus long caftan, Rag & Bone vest,Infinitif made in France skirt, 2 piece C

Akris is exclusive, a quality enhanced by the subtlety of understatement. Albert Kriemler pinpoints his objective: “When a woman walks into a room, I want people to notice her personality first and her clothing second.” I believe that’s exactly what this brown velvet by Akris does.  Each time I find Akris in a thrift store I have to wait to exhale in order to keep my sanity.  Akris, established 90 years ago, has developed into a fashion house of international recognition.  Owning a velvet jacket

You know even owing a handy iPhone doesn’t really do the trick when it comes to finding out important information such as who in the hell is Raul Blanco.  I salvaged this black silk vintage dress by Raul Blanco and loved it but needed more 911 or is that 411??  So I Googled Raul Blanco and there were varies links that had his dresses for sale that ranged anywhere from $80 – 160 and that they were mainly created in the 80′s and oh yes he did a line for Neiman Marcus too.  This black silk vintage

I have to say it’s been a very long time since I’ve spent the day with Robert Rodriguez.  Ok I really didn’t spend an actual day with Robert Rodriguez per se but I did hang out with him in the thrift store.  I love Robert Rodriguez’s vision and yes I’m proud to say that he follows me on Twitter just like Trina Turk does and if I Tweet them they Tweet back with such a lovely pitch.  I love how today as a blogger you can Tweet someone you admire and if you get lucky they Tweet you back and to me t

I live for blogging about labels I’ve haven’t found before, you know those moments when I no longer qualify as a virgin.  I got so excited when I spotted this cream silk Pauw, made in Belgium, super sleek blouse.  This Dutch brand is uber luxurious and rare to find especially in Atlanta.  With a R$CH history and culture Pauw has been in the business for over 5 decades.  It operates 30 stores throughout the Netherlands as well as in cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Milan, London & Tokyo.  Th

I was enjoying myself one day at a festival when in the corner of my eye I spotted this pattern, which reminded me of Gucci, so I walked in & out of her booth with this vintage 80′s Ruth Norman caftan.  Yes a festival not a thrift store or estate sale but a good old fashion festival, so the moral of this story is always keep your eyes open for STYLISH designs everywhere you go in life.  Ruth Norman was a brand that designed women’s leisurewear, namely caftans, loose-fitting dresses, 2 piece outf