Fashion Blogs

Silk must have been the word for the day because I first grabbed this Nicole Miller camisole and then the Cynthia Rowley black blouse, both are silk and both are STYLISH.  Here with this posting you have 2 strong American women designers leaving a trail of dust behind them both.  Getting this far in both careers hasn’t always been easy I’m sure for them but they manage to hang in there with such grace.  Whether or not you get lucky and find either designer inside a thrift store is beside the poi

I hit about 3 thrift stores  and this DVF dress is the only thing I scored after spending hours hunting for anything luxurious.   It’s very rare that only 1 item is what I dragged home with me but it happens and that’s ok because after all it’s Diane von Furstenbergand who isn’t a fan?  Sometimes when I go out to pillage I come home with a bag full of Gucci Pucci Prada and somedays it’s a dry spell but to assure you there is always something to find.  I have thrifting down to a science it’s 98%

How fun is putting together Nanette Lepore and MISS SIXTY???  Well darling it’s a lot of fun because these 2 brands compliment each other handsomely – no mistake about that.  I watched a repeat the other day from Behind the Label with Nanette Lepore and I love her spirit and freedom, I love that she didn’t have a ‘business plan’ when she started her company she just let it evolve organically which is smart.  So this silk funky print Lepore blouse reeks of freedom so it only made sense to put it

When you can find 2 pair of black shoes, Ferragamo & Halston all within the walls of 1 thrift store, you know you’re living life right!  I first picked up these black Ferragamo heels and within a second I grabbed these Halston brand NEW flat scandals.  Can you ever have enough black shoes in your closet?  I didn’t think so.  Ferragamo – Halston – Halston – Ferragamo just saying those names bring a chill up my spine and these shoes aren’t even for me!!!  I tell you I’m an addict who desperately n

Is there anything better than listening to Phoebe Snow while posting about Catherine Malandrino & Poleci. No there isn’t as the GODS assure me…. Catherine Malandrino brings her Parisian chic to New York and this jacket is definitely Parisian chic, it’s form fitting and really sophisticated.  Malandrino is known for attention to detail and modern creations and this black jacket is as modern as it gets. These Poleci slacks with stretch are contemporary and match the Parisian chic head on.  I put t

I always get excited when I find a new designer to chit chat about and Rachel Roy has all my attention on this posting.  I’m always excited when I find a pair of Piazza Sempione slacks because that’s one of my favorite Italian brands, I mean this label knows everything about tailoring.  What I’m eager to discuss is Rachel Roy since it’s my first time in the rodeo with this girl let me tell you that this red carpet regular, Californian designer is her own best advertisement.  Wife of music mogul

 just had the craziest experience inside Goodwill, there must have been 8-10 kids running around like the store was on fire and the store manager kept getting on the PA system announcing to please check the kids at the front door ( no that’s just what I would have said) but to no avail.  The fun thing about thrifting for me is each store, each day  is totally different so I just have to remind myself to take it all in and enjoy the moment.  I’ve been a thrifter now for 29 years so you know I’ve

I can no longer go all Madonna on you and sing “Like a Virgin” when it comes to Black Halo because this is my first piece I’ve scored from a thrift store.  That’s right I’ve long to talk about this brand and talking about this brand when you find a silk sassy dress makes my life so easy.  Black Halo is designed to summon natural inner beauty and confidence that is both liberating and empowering to women when worn or at least that’s what they say on their website!!!!  Black Halo is designed by La

This vintage cheetah print YSL silk blouse is just as STYLISH as the day it was created by YSLif not better.  The thing I love about luxury vintage is that it is timeless and this cheetah print silk blouse is just that so it makes for a good investment.  Founded in 1961, YSL is 1 of the great fashion names of all times.  The 1st couture house to introduce the concept of luxury pret-a-porter in a 1966 collection called “Rive Gauche”, YSL revolutionized the social cultural landscape.  Today creati

I think Shaun Kearney ,who is creative director for Cynthia Steffe, is absolutely brilliant that’s what I think!  Shaun Kearney is a Brit living in New York City that loves to mix and match patterns, prints and fabrics and I think that’s so STYLISH in a designer.  I know people always think it must be easy to do that, you know to mix and match fabrics, prints and patterns but that’s so not true.  It take the trained eye of a perfectionist to nail that door shut and that’s exactly what Shaun Ke

This size 6 David Meister sassy spotty black dress with ruching on side is over the top hotness.  In my humble opinion I believe that if your designs are sold in Bergdorf Goodman then you’ve  peeked the stratosphere and beyond!  Bergdorf Goodman just sounds R$CH and I know David Meister is sold in Neiman Marcus as well but to me Bergdorf Goodman is the ultimate place a designer wants to showcase their talent.  This is one hot chic dress that will take everyone hostage and could you blame it?  If

Every now and then I like to treat myself to some luxury and who could blame me for wanting this white Z Zegna shirt?  When I spotted this beauty waiting for me to pick it up at my favorite thrift store I said to myself “you know Daniel you can always use a nice white shirt” and I was right.  Alessandro Sartori is the designer for the Z Zegna label and has designed for this brand since 2002.  The Z Zegna is for a younger, fashion-conscious guy with a strong mentality, he likes his own STYLE, b

Would you think that you could waltz into a thrift store and put together this ensemble?  Well I hope you said yes darling because that’s where these lovely items came from.   Now if I waltzed into a thrift store and yanked out a satin sheen Halston cream blouse and then gobbled up this khaki Burberry skirt, tiny but still a skirt, I’m thinking you can too.  I know if I can do this then you can too and that’s the pleasure I get out of thrifting, it’s like treasure hunting only less dangerous!!! 

Each of these items were pillaged out from 2 different thrift stores and I couldn’t have paired them up any better.  Both are nylon and both are sporty and active, so you can be STYLISH and sporty all at once.  The navy top by Louis Feraud is just your classic top and the link I picked for Louis Feraud will show you what his vintage pieces sell for so the next time your thrifting be sure you keep an eye for anything vintage by Feraud.  The navy Versace Intensive is Versace’s active line that

It’s the exact feeling you get when you’re riding in a Maserati going 120mph down the freeway that I get when I score something as lovely as this Kay Unger & Love Moschino.  It’s an adrenaline rush and a rush is a rush no matter how you experience it.  I love me some Kay Unger New York and this sexy little top with all its shine and piazza is so lovable….  Cupid has hit the bulls eye when I scored these Love Moschino gray slacks and paired it with Kay Unger.  Would you have thought you could fin

Ok I haven’t the foggiest idea who in the hell Stella CDC made in Italy is, to be honest with you when I saw the word Stella I immediately thought of Stella McCartney but that isn’t her label unfortunately.  The thing that jazzed me up about this Stella cdc skirt was the fact that it was made in Italy so I always assume the best when I see that on any label, it’s the tag hag in me that rears it’s head.  What I do love about this outfit is the white Narciso Rodriguez top also made in Italy so dri

If I were to tell you that I paid $3.50 for this 2 piece skirt & jacket Oscar de la Renta suit would you believe me???  Oh the joys of thrifting and shopping environmentally friendly is so STYLISH isn’t it?  If I had to put my hand on the bible (V Magazine) and swear I could easily do so….  In fact not only is the 2 piece suit in mint condition but the white cotton with spandex blouse with it is brand new still with tags ABS by Allen Schwartz.  Who doesn’t love finding Oscar de la Renta inside

Betsey Johnson sure knows how to put a smile on my face and when I spotted this lovely little dress among a thousand other dresses inside the Value Village, I simply smiled and said ‘thank you.’  I love Betsey Johnson I love her spirit, her energy and her passion for designing.  Betsey Johnson is 69 years young and still knows how to shake life up and squeeze every drop out from it.  Betsey was actually a friend of Andy Warhol, now not just anyone can make that claim, but she has always LOVED

The moment I started this ‘green’ / STYLE blog is the moment everything in my life came into focus.  I’ve been a thrifter now for 29 years and I had somewhat of a clear picture in my head but it truly wasn’t until I started my blog that the picture went from a little blurry to crystal clean (focused).  What’s I’m saying is I now see the huge amount of clothing in thrift stores, consignment stores, clothing liquidation stores blab blab blab and the amount of waste and now that the picture has c