New York Fashion Week Spring'11 News. MAC and Milk Gain Momentum. »
on Second City Style Fashion Blog - Style, Luxury, Beauty & ShoppingYay, good news! Our favorite offsite venue for fashion week—the MAC and Milk Studios stages—are getting bigger and better this season. In addition to revamping their funky logo, there are several new developments, including a partnership with AOL, new automotive... read full article »
WOMAN: ASOS & Henry Holland’s Fashion’s Night Out Exclusive »
on FashionIndie.comEnglish fashion designer Henry Holland has teamed up with ASOS.com to offer exclusive tank dresses for $40, on sale Sept 10 at asos.com. The dress will debut in the ASOS/Teen Vogue Fashion Show on Perry St. during Fashion’s Night Out. Read more… Model: Cara Delevingne Additionally, anyone .. read full article »
Friends are like family. »
on Style ManilaIn our case, we sorta’ are. Family, I mean. Friends are priceless. Best to treasure the ones you meet however late in life but prove to be folks of kindred spirits and can be considered family. These individuals will be your support; will be there to rally you to become a better person, to .. read full article »
SPREAD UM: Ryan Kwanten Looking Mighty Fine for GQ Style Australia »
on FashionIndie.comIt’s smoking hot in New York, Louisiana and apparently Australia. Everyone is drooling over Ryan Kwanten, the 33-year-old True Blood actor and face for the launch of GQ Style Australia. More photos after the jump… On what he likes about playing Jason Stackhouse: I think too much. Even in .. read full article »
Fall/Winter '10 Trends. The Great Es-Cape. »
on Second City Style Fashion Blog - Style, Luxury, Beauty & ShoppingIf you've scanned any headline all summer on the "It" items for fall, chances are the cape was at the top of the list. An outerwear staple for the transition from breezy to chilly to downright frosty, the cape provides... read full article »
Terry Richardson and Jared Leto Bond »
on FashionIndie.comLove is in the air… read full article »
NEWS: Hogan by Karl Lagerfeld Collection to be Unveiled in Paris »
on FashionIndie.comHogan and Karl Lagerfeld are delighted to announce that the special project, Hogan by Karl Lagerfeld, will be presented during an exclusive event held in Paris on October 2. The women’s spring/summer 2011 capsule collection will include distinguished Lagerfeld as well as Hogan’s iconic .. read full article »
Daily Sales Round-Up! - September 2 »
on Stylehive BlogYour Personal StyleNo matter what your personal tastes in fashion are, the end goal is to look good. Whether you're more the edgy, rocker type of gal, or the sweet girl-next-door type, style and fashion are there to flatter our best assets and hide our not so great areas. Some of us like to .. read full article »
WOMAN: Sophie Hulme’s A/W 2010 Collection »
on FashionIndie.comI am totally digging every single one of these pieces! British designer Sophie Hulme has something for everyone in her fall/winter 2010 collection – from ultra-chic coats to structured bags, all laden with heavy gold hardware. More after the jump… LINK LOVE: Sophie Hulme read full article »
H&M Confirms Holiday Collection with Lanvin, Elbaz Shares His Personal Thoughts »
on Second City Style Fashion Blog - Style, Luxury, Beauty & ShoppingAlber Elbaz of Lanvin So its official! The rumors that have had the entire fashion media world buzzing about all week have today been confirmed—Alber Elbaz of Lanvin will be suiting up for a holiday collection with fast fashion retailer... read full article »
How to Wear Clogs »
on College FashionPhoto CreditWhile I was studying abroad this summer in Spain, clogs were in all of my favorite stores. Tons of cute, fashionable girls were rocking them with their outfits– and they looked great! The more I saw them, the more I liked them. Feeling inspired, I purchased my own pair of tan clogs .. read full article »
Fall in Love With DKNY's Fall 2010 Active Rain Boots »
on Second City Style Fashion Blog - Style, Luxury, Beauty & ShoppingLeave it to DKNY to come up with an active rain boot that not only keeps your feet super dry in the pouring rain, but looks cool! Hey, fall is just minutes away and that usually means slugging through some... read full article »
Events. Getting Ready (and Stressed Out) For Fashion's Night Out »
on Second City Style Fashion Blog - Style, Luxury, Beauty & ShoppingBetween the fashion shows and Fashion's Night Out for NYFW next week, we are getting totally stressed out! Since we can't possibly list all of the events happening in NYC and other cities we are just providing the official link.... read full article »
SPREAD UM: Lady Gaga and Marc Jacobs for V Magazine Shot by Mario Testino »
on FashionIndie.comMusic legend Lady Gaga poses as the Statue of Liberty alongside designer Marc Jacobs for the cover of V Magazine’s “New York Issue.” Shot by Mario Testino, artist Dan Colen interpreted the iconic “V” using bubble gum as his medium. More after the jump… In total, V Magazine .. read full article »
Beauty Deal. Get Anastasia's Brow Kit For the Introductory Price of $58.50 Today Only! »
on Second City Style Fashion Blog - Style, Luxury, Beauty & ShoppingOr order it here! read full article »
'now, voyager sail thou forth to seek and find' »
on She's in VogueOn my sister Fiona’s (anything I may appear to know about film is really because of her...what she doesn’t know about film, isn’t worth knowing!) recommendation I watched Bette Davis in ‘Now, Voyager’ last night. If you haven’t seen a Bette Davis picture before, you really must! .. read full article »
Missoni Designs a Special Edition S. Pellegrino Bottle for FNO »
on FashionIndie.comS. Pellegrino and Missoni will celebrate their new partnership on Fashion’s Night Out at the Missoni boutique in Manhattan. At the event, a special limited edition S.Pellegrino bottle, which epitomizes the Italian style and prestige shared by both brands, will make its American debut. Read .. read full article »
Label Love - Get Sexy & Sophisticated With David Meister Dresses! »
on Stylehive BlogEvery female wants to ooze classic sex-appeal, but sultry sophistication can so easily take a wrong turn. It's easy to over-step the boundary from sexy to trashy or, on the opposite end of the spectrum, stuffy and matronly (God forbid!). With David Meister and his collection of sensually .. read full article »
summer retrospective »
on Discotheque Confusionwith university just around the corner here are some pictures from this summer, it's been a good'un.my friends and I are all parting ways this month for manchester (me), london (emily, josh, emily), brighton (jo), leeds (joanna), st andrews (lily) and bournemouth (george).aw shucks guys, let's .. read full article »
Tampurse For Hiding, You Know...Fashionably »
on Second City Style Fashion Blog - Style, Luxury, Beauty & ShoppingOK, admit it. Isn't it embarrassing when you open up your makeup bag to grab a lipstick after dinner and your tampons made it to the top of your bag instead of your favorite gloss? Well now there's Tampurse which... read full article »
Tim Gunn Bashes Anna Wintour and Isaac Mizrahi for Publicity »
on FashionIndie.comTim Gunn is well on his way to getting uninvited from a couple of holiday parties next season. After claiming that Anna Wintour has bodyguards carry her downstairs (though Vogue denies), he’s now asking for more people to “call her out on the things she does” and calls Isaac Mizrahi a .. read full article »
corinne day and jackie dixon »
on Discotheque ConfusionJackie Dixon has written a lovely little post in homage to Corinne Day over at her blog Show Me Your Wardrobe along with photographs from a week they spent together with friends in Capri seven years ago. read full article »
NEWS: Lanvin to Design Exclusive Collection for H&M This Fall »
on FashionIndie.comThe guessing games are over! H&M is proud to announce that its next designer collaboration will be with Lanvin, one of the most influential brands of the 21st century. Read more… Designed by Lanvin’s artistic director Alber Elbaz and menswear designer Lucas Ossendrijver, the collection .. read full article »
Fashion Challenge: Wear a Dress with Pants »
on College FashionPhoto Credits: 1, 2, 3, 4I don’t know about you, but I’m more than excited for September – fall weather means I can rock my favorite scarves, sweaters, and hats from last year and arrive at class without looking and feeling like a sweaty mess! But with temperature changes come wardrobe .. read full article »
Does This Model Look Like Was Picked Off The Street? »
on FashionIndie.comTati Cotliar is claiming walking in Marc Jacob‘s show “was not very nice”. Guess Marc enjoys employing mean girls to walk his show. She tell’s the Telegraph UK, “The girls at Marc’s show looked at me differently. People were like, ‘Who are you?’ After the show a journalist .. read full article »
Fashionably Bored? Try Pocket Posh »
on Second City Style Fashion Blog - Style, Luxury, Beauty & ShoppingSince I am on my computer most of the day, I like to be unplugged while commuting to appointments. It's my few moments of relative peace and quiet (less the hundreds of other commuters around me). Sometimes lugging a big... read full article »
Simon Doonan Ditches the Observer for Slate.com »
on FashionIndie.comGuess the Observer is having some trouble holding onto their senior contributors. Simon Doonan has just exited the weekly newspaper for Slate.com. A major blow to old media, a major gain for new media. Who’s excited about reading Doonan’s first story on Slate.com? read full article »
Catherine Malandrino and Lacoste Collaboration »
on FashionIndie.comThe rumor that Catherine Malandrino would replace Lemaire at Lacoste has long been stifled. However, the designer will temporarily join the brand to work on a capsule collection. The French native expressed her honor to be asked to work on a Spring ’11 collection for the sportswear brand, .. read full article »
US Open Fashion »
on FashionIndie.comIf you thought that the US Open was a sporting event, you were desperately wrong. The most powerful women in tennis today have proven that they aren’t just extremely athletic and toned. They are feminine and love to show off their own styles! Jelena Jankovic , Maria Sharapova , and… More .. read full article »
Trend of the Week: Carelessly Corporate »
on FashionIndie.comI’ve always been a nerd at heart. I have memories of wearing my Father’s work blazers around the house, pretending to answer phone calls in my mock office. Which is why I am so pleased that this week, Lookbookers are getting their corporate on; casually of course. In a intricate… More .. read full article »
BEAUTY BADASS: Betsey Johnson Designs Temporary Tattoos »
on FashionIndie.comThese are adorable! It was only a matter of time until Betsey Johnson designed a line of ultra-glam temporary tattoos. Blinged-out spiders, hearts and snakes are just a few of the designs you can try without the pain (and badassness) of needles. More after the jump… These temporary tats will .. read full article »
Hot For Hulme »
on Kingdom Of StyleI was delighted to see, via and email from Super Sweet, Sophie Hulme's AW10 range of beautiful accessories consisting of belts, bags and necklaces. The bags probably represent the best value for money costing in the region of £300-£350 which is pretty good considering the work and amount of .. read full article »
Legally Yours. Nicole Richie's Clothing Manufacturer Sues Kitson »
on Second City Style Fashion Blog - Style, Luxury, Beauty & ShoppingA look from Nicole Richie's clothing line, Winter Kate Trouble has been brewing lately between L.A. retailer Kitson and Nicole Richie's clothing manufacturer for her apparel line Winter Kate. Majestic Mills, a L.A.-based apparel manufacturer filed a breach of contract... read full article »
SPREAD UM: Roxane Mesquida for ASOS Magazine Paris Shot by Marcus Mam »
on FashionIndie.comThe September issue of ASOS Magazine Paris features a cover and spread with 29-year-old French actress Roxane Mesquida. She is a piece of Parisian perfection – a brilliant actress and a style queen. More photos after the jump… Roxane is one of the ASOS “Rising Stars” and models new .. read full article »
NEWS: AllSaints Wraps the Fifth Anniversary of the Jelly Pool Parties »
on FashionIndie.comAllSaints is pleased to have completed a successful summer with the legendary Williamsburg summer concert series- Jelly Pool Parties – in celebrating the festival’s fifth year anniversary and last hurrah at the East River Park waterfront. Read more… Agyness Deyn Wearing AllSaints Shirt & .. read full article »
Get It Now: Fall 2010’s Hot Trends »
on Second City Style Fashion Blog - Style, Luxury, Beauty & ShoppingJacqueline Zenn for Second City Style Magazine Get Graphic: No, not that kind of graphic (get your mind out of the gutter!). Think sharp, think defined and think bold blocks of color that make a powerful statement like this electric,... read full article »
Thursday (For Real!) »
on My Wardrobe TodayYesterday reader Taleia noticed I made my blog post's title, "Thursday." I think it was wishful thinking that it was closer to the long Labor Day weekend! Well TODAY is Thursday, and we are one day closer to the end of the week. Hooray! Another uber-early morning for me, another day of .. read full article »
A Lesson in Lacquer »
on Lipstick Powder N PaintWhen making a first impression, the appearance of your hair and nails count. People can tell a lot about you by the extent of your grooming. Ragged, chipped or gnawed at nails won’t do. The good news is that it is easy to give yourself a manicure at home in about 15 minutes. Here’s how: 1. .. read full article »
Lanvin For H&M Coming This Fall! »
on FashionBingeDude, Lanvin's H&M collection has me just about Kanye West-levels of excited. Lanvin's Alber Elbaz, and menswear designer Lucas Ossendrijver H&M collection will go on sale in around 200 H&M stores on November 20th in North America and November 23rd in the rest of the world.Lanvin for H&M will .. read full article »
Ladies Shoes »
on eStylist OnlineIt’s that time of year again when you want to get a bargain on a new pair of ladies shoes, very.co.uk is the perfect place.But the question is what to buy well sandals could be the answer. They’re not just for the summer and could take you right through to winter.A killer pair of black .. read full article »
"The difference between a neurotic, a psychotic, and a psychiatrist. The neurotic builds castles in the sky, the psychotic lives in them and the psychiatrist collects the rent." - unknown »
on Style...A Work In ProgressOr...to paraphrase a favorite vintage Joseph print ad of mine... "Heb had some spaces in her day, Which she didn't want to waste away. She took the spaces with great care, And built a castle in the air. On the turret she climbed up high, And cut a hole out of the sky. Out of the hole she built .. read full article »
Style Bubble »
on Style Bubble>> I swear this isn't a post to prompt people to buy a tote with my face on it and to be honest, I'm probably a little late as theseBorders and Frontierstotes with illustrated mug shots of myself,Tavi,Elizabeth,Queen MichelleandFake Karlhave been up onASOSfor a bit now... .. read full article »
celestial »
on fashiontoastI was mesmerized by this dress at Nakkna s/s11..I seriously probably took about 20 photos of it. It completely obscures the body, high neck and all, but the way that the sheer fabric moved and the cape-like back wafted along behind the model set it on fire. All it needs is a long pendant .. read full article »
Match MiH »
on Style BubbleThe relationship between myself and jeans has never been an easy one - I'm pretty sure I've recounted at least three instances where there's me in a changing room, feeling tortured, stupid and ridiculous, whilst trying on x style of jeans from x label, thinking these were the ones that would .. read full article »
Behind the Scenes of Louis Vuitton's Fall/Winter 2010 Ad Campaign »
on CoquetteOne of my favorite ad campaigns this fall is the new Louis Vuitton ads featuring my favorite supermodel ever, Christy Turlington. Christy is joined by Karen Elson and Natalia Vodianova. Where previous ad campaigns used celebrities like Uma Thurman and Madonna, I love, love, love the return of .. read full article »
All For Amber »
on Kingdom Of StyleBeverly Hills based designer Amber Sakai sent me through a beautiful parcel containing two items from the new SS11 collection - pirate trousers and a stunning sheer knitted top. The trousers are incredible, with boats and pirates printed on them in a way that is reminiscent of old chinawear. I .. read full article »
Natalie Dares to Wear Rodarte »
on FashionIndie.comSometimes the pieces we see on the runway are a bit too out there to actually be wearable. But one star has stepped up to the plate. Natalie Portman showed up to the premiere of her movie Black Swan in a red Rodarte dress. Though Rodarte is known for their signature knits and use of tulle, .. read full article »
Book This Look- Katharine McPhee »
on lookbookI love how Katharine pairs a neutral dress with such a bright accessory. They offset each other perfectly. 1) Dress by Nanette Lepore at Bloomingdale's $127 2) Clutch by Rachel Comey at Gargyle $100 read full article »
Major’s S/S 2011 Show Package »
on FashionIndie.comMajor Model Management’s Men show package included 52 of their hottest models, including the old favorites like Arthur Sales, Chad White, Patrick Kafka and Simon Nessman , while still displaying the newer and soon-to-be-everywhere faces of Oskar Tranum and Rob Evans. What’s interesting is .. read full article »
Time to Wash My Hair Me Thinks. More Often! »
on Style ManilaEsp now that it’s at that stage wherein it needs a little extra love and attention. Think dry ends. Gah. What can I say? Growing my hair long has its draw backs. It’s a whole lot more fussy to keep and *I* hate fuss. Meh. Puzzles me why I even bother. I guess, I’m still hoping that I’ll .. read full article »