You have no idea just how much I long for Italy, if I could spend half the year there I think I would… To me everything about this country is romantic and STYLISH just look at both of these Italian brands Max Mara & Moschino (M&M)…. Max Mara is a model and reference point for Italian and international pret-a-porter; the passion and determination of the founder has been enthusiastically seized by the new generation, continuing the innovative traditions started 50 years ago! This sexy light weig
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Is having the right comfortable top essential for you or is that just over rated? For me everything is about looking STYLISH but in that comfortable way and when it comes to my clients well comfort is the paramount. All 3 tops have great STYLE but are so comfortable which makes this combo a crowd pleaser. Comfort and STYLE go together like french fries and ketchup. Yummy I’m hungry now…. t-bags is the creative vision of 2 young designers – Shadi Askari-Farhat & Su-Lyn Tay that epitomizes se
A woman wearing this ensemble would be on high alert with the Secret Fashion Service (SFS). This is a very timeless and simple black dress by Vivienne Tam but it’s so effective in getting the message out that the SFS is concerned! I’m always amazed to see Vivienne Tam’s collection because I consider her a true voice of STYLE and grace. Tam’s spring 2011 collection was like taking a trip down the Silk Road, from China across India to Persia. To me when a designer reaches across the borders to
I’ve often wondered what people must think when they see me coming into their thrift store speeding through the merchandise like the Tasmanian Devil. I mean when I walk into any thrift store honey “it’s ON”. I get that glossy look in my eyes and it’s all about hunting for recycled luxury. Maybe one day I’ll pay someone to video tape me in action and post that as an entertaining blog posting. This posting is about 3 dresses and I’ll start with the black silk Stevie Nicks’ish black Laundry by
Celebrities such as Viola Davis, Eve, Anette Bening, Wendy Malick, Julie Benz, Kate Walsh, Elizabeth Hurley, Katherine Heigl & the Queen Latifah herself have all been spotted wearing David Meister. These olive slacks by Meister have the contemporary edge thing down and look star studded to me. I found this sequin BCBG tank that looks gorgeous under this Michael Stars top with hoodie. Every celebrity under the sun has in their closet piles of BCBG & Michael Stars and why wouldn’t they? This
I’ve just had my Catherine Malandrino cherry popped! Yes you heard me correctly I finally found a Malandrino piece within a thrift store and what an exquisite piece it is indeed…. Catherine Malandrino is the ultimate Frenchwoman in America. Her looks mesh the structure and fashion-forwardness of her homeland’s best designers with the fun-loving girl vibe of her beloved NYC. Since starting her label Malandrino has woven together the energy of Manhattan with the romance and elegance of Paris….
There are 2 things in life you can’t have enough of : white button up shirts & lightweight sweater vest (of course anything from Bvlgari & Harry Winston too)….. I don’t care how many white shirts I have in my closet I’m always looking for another one and for you ladies out there here are 2 ultra STYLISH shirts. The Marella button up white shirt is just simple chic but since it was born in 1976 as one of the brands Max Mara evolved it is exactly what I expect from Max Mara. Marella is a fashio
Each one of these dresses is majestic in every aspect from the black Graham & Spencer to the reddish Michael Stars and finally the black thin cotton La Blanca these dresses target fashionistas worldwide. Jenny Graham & Toni Spencer, designers and creators of VELVET, long known for its t-shirts & dresses, introduced a new luxury collection called Graham & Spencer in 2006. Yes these girls STYLED for Red Hot Chilli Peppers videos too… This sleek black Graham & Spencer dress has the 1-2 punch fa
What are the chances of finding not 1 but 2 heavy hitters within the same thrift store and both from the same color palette? I would have to say slim to none… I rarely find Loro Piana inside a thrift store, I mean rare-ly… The Loro Piana family has been in the textile business for 6 generations. Famed for its meticulous grading of wools, Loro Piana sells its fabric to high end manufacturers, tailors and couturiers such as Brioni, Brooks Brothers and Maggie Norris- makers who sells suits for
This velvet button up belted short sleeve top by Lafayette 148 isn’t just delicious it’s down right sinful. This Lafayette 148 looks like an abstract painting ,which I love, so the wow factor is on high alert. This is the thing I love and admire about Edward Wilkerson the creative force behind this label, is his ability to embrace the art world. I found these ultra light weight Burberry wool slacks that captures the spirit and movement of the blouse to perfection. Christopher Bailey is the
Summers here! Floral flowing dresses, loose french linen tops , lushes locks in the sun!
Now we need some summer fun jewellery !!!!
With everyone today looking for ways to participate in the green movement hats off to those of you out there that thrift! When you thrift for your clothes you are shopping green and this is coming from someone who’s entire wardrobe is filled with Prada, Turnbull & Asser, Brioni, Burberry, Helmut Lang, Missoni, Zegna etc etc, all coming right out from the thrift store. I’ve never once felt out of STYLE or outdated with what I wear because I’ve never fallen victim to that rubbish. I might be fu
I can’t help but smile every time I find anything made by Walking Art from Australia and I know it has everything to do with me being an artist …. The artwork made famous by world renowned artists are transformed into contemporary women’s fashion clothing, Walking Art garments are deigned to provide a beautiful blend of colors coupled with a maximum sense of STYLE, feel & comfort. The Walking Art garments have been known worldwide for their contemporary, colorful and classic STYLE of art all
This posting has a black Ella Moss dress, Michael Stars tee & Jill Stuart denim jacket and I put the Jill Stuart jacket over the Ella Moss which I think looks smokin’ hot. Ella Moss uses the softest cotton fabric and every time I find a piece I always take it and run it against my face…..so soft… I love that about Ella Moss and James Perse because they both use the softest cotton and today it’s all about comfort…. I want to talk more about Jill Stuart because she was born into the world of fa
The week alas has come to an end – it goes pretty quickly doesn’t it?
Now we know what that means, it’s time to party, so guess what we’ve got- not one, not two, but three outfits for you to experiment with. Are you feeling a little demure this week, want to rock out or perhaps you want to get brave with block colours? Scroll down and get inspired…
Embrace your inner Courtney Love (without the dodgy pictures)…
The Lady will be nothing but a lady in this outfit…
Fancy taking the block colours to t
I swear I think this top should be called Dr. Feelgood because just looking at it makes me feel good. Feelgood Paris is just a basic modern French label that caters to women that want to enter a room in STYLE. What better STYLE of a skirt than Trina Turk to pair this top to? If you didn’t know better you would swear I totally rigged this ensemble but I swear to you that both items came out from the Goodwill and within minutes of each other. If I’m lying may a 1000 bolts of lightening strik
I remember as a young man in high school in south Texas wearing Halston cologne in the 70′s and reading all the magazines that showed Halston, Andy Warhol, Bianca Jagger, DVF, Liza Minnelli, Liz Taylor and so many others partying at Studio 54. You have no idea how much I wanted to be there and be a part of that history. After rising in the fashion world in the 60′s as a milliner for Bergdorf Goodman (and famously Jacqueline Kennedy), Roy Halston Frowick launched his eponymous womenswear label
OMG this posting is like going to Ben & Jerry’s ice creamery and not knowing where to start.. Both of these brands are fabuloso on so many levels but I have to just jump in and start my blabbing …I mean blogging… Mark Badgley & James Mischka have been hailed by Vogue as 1 of the “top 10 American Designers” and as the darlings of the Hollywood set. The design due has made their mark over the past 2 decades with glamorous, STYLISH and wearable evening wear and accessories. Since joining force
The word of the day is color! All this ensemble needs is a pair of Piazza Sempione black capri pants and off to the races you go. This posting is all about not being afraid of color as you can clearly see but to embrace it and be smart on how you arrange it. Grant it to much color on anyone just makes them look silly but the right amount with a basic anchor color like black, gray or white is perfection on overload. This plum color Nicole Miller tube top has 101 uses and every woman should
Rene Lezard & Debbie Shuchat are 2 brands that are the epitome of STYLE and speaking of STYLE I’m still blown away by a recent article in The Huffington Post about a 98 STYLISH woman named Rose. Rose was over the top chic in the best way possible and she had some lifeSTYLE secrets and I’ll share a few with them. “Find your perfect perfume; people will remember you by your scent, belts & beads Rose believes that a belt or unique strand of beads can really make an outfit and here is my favorite
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