This trend was actually pointed it out to me by our resident shoe addict and managing editor, Carol Calacci. To say she is obsessed with shoes is an understatement. She noticed that black shoes with white soles were cropping up and once she pointed them out to me, I was equally smitten. Black and white …
Yeah, yeah, yeah…we know. Crop tops (AKA, bare midriffs) are back again. It’s a trend that rears it’s ugly head it would appear once a decade. First there was Madonna in the early 80’s, then there was grunge over-exposure in the late 90’s. We got a break in the first decade of the 2000’s, …
Somewhere between the blazer and the vest lies the “jacket vest.” It’s basically a jacket without sleeves. The tell-tale signs are the lapels. Now don’t think you can just go an lobotomize that jacket you have not worn in years (well if you are a good, DIY-er I guess you could). These jacket vests seem …
Companies are doing everything and anything they can in order to stay afloat during these rough economic times, whether its flash sales, utilizing social media, or teaming with other designers. Most recently we have seen many retailers turning to “fast-fashion” in order to cut costs, increase revenue and ensure a fast turn-around. H&M and Zara …
I could kick myself for ridding my handbag collection of all things ‘drawstring.’ I had a cool, but destroyed LV and suede Gucci number from I don’t know when. Oh well. If only I had a closet big enough to hold everything I have ever owned. It all comes back into fashion. For Spring 2012 …
