I think the unwritten rule is that if you see more than three hot Tinseltown “it girls photographed carrying the same purse, it automatically becomes the next “it bag. So […]
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Steep vs. Cheap: Cocktail Shorts
This Spring/Summer, shorts won’t only be a staple with flip-flops for day at the beach, but a trendy alternative for hitting the town for cocktails at night. Some people might […]
Read MoreSome Things from the Past: Should be Left There!
There were quite a few enjoyable things about the 80s. Duran Duran. Old-school Madonna. The Cure. There were also a lot of things that should be forgotten, such as shoulderpads,
Read MoreProject Runway Season 4 Finale: And the Winner is…
Alas! the winner of Project Runway was crowned last night. The collections that the final three designers showcased at Bryant Park were the strongest out of all of the seasons […]
Read MoreShopping: Who Needs to Tell Time?
I’ve never had a purely functional watch. In fact, the one that I’ve been sporting since college is a Gucci bracelet watch that has no hash marks or numbers on […]
Read MoreShopping: Charlotte Ronson Cropped Jacket
Leather bombers are making a come back in Hollywood, with all of the young celebs rockin’ them over jeans and t-shirts, or even, over more formal red carpet looks. While […]
Read MoreTrends: Crimping my style
Oh horror of horrors! Sorry to break the terrible news, ladies, but crimped hair appears to be back. I could have predicted this, really, as any truly terrible trends from […]
Read MoreI wanna be Kate Moss or rather I want her Tuxedo Jacket!
It’s become pretty clear that whatever Topshop.
Read MoreHillary vs. Barack: Politically Stylish Designer T-Shirts
Fashion has had a long and turbulant relationship with politics. From Vivienne Westwood’s manifesto, style can be shorthand for personal politics – without all the speeches. Fitting, then, that amidst […]
Read MoreBeauty: Crimping my style
Oh horror of horrors! Sorry to break the terrible news, ladies, but crimped hair appears to be back. I could have predicted this, really, as any truly terrible trends from […]
Read MoreShopping: Crepe Crochet Dress by Francine
Like me, you might be a bit hesitant to give the sheer trend a go this Spring/Summer, (there is always the inherent risk of looking cheap or inappropriate with the […]
Read MoreNotions: Scent all Day
I love perfume; I mean really, really love it. I carry samples sizes of different scent in all of my bags so that I can refresh throughout the day. Because […]
Read MoreAW08 Trends: Great big hats in Paris!
We loved the great BIG, GIGANTIC headwear that came out of Paris fashion week. Galliano, Yohji Yamamto and Vivenne Westwood were among the designers that featured oversized headwear in their […]
Read MoreMen Don’t Make Passes at Women Who Wear Glasses!
Whomever coined the above phrase was seriously deluded. Granted, the frame choices of yore lacked much of the style that today’s glasses do, but eyeglasses can be seriously sexy. Gucci, […]
Read MoreFighting Talk: Let the battle begin!
Fashion is a fickle creature; her moods are fleeting and her tastes volatile. Not too difficult to predict, then, that there would be an autumnal backlash against spring’s romance and […]
Read MorePolls: Rihanna’s Hair Evolution
Celebs are known to chop and change their looks fairly often, and Rihanna is no exception. Since last year, the pop singer has debuted so many different hair styles, it’s […]
Read MoreSpring Key Pieces: Jewels from Diane Yang
There is something about the sun in springtime that makes me crave brightly coloured clothing and accessories. Crystal Rainbow Choker.
Read MoreComfy Shoes: Love Your Footsies
If you live in a city, it is inevitable that you walk around a lot. In Manhattan, which is home to some of the most intensely fashion-oriented women I’ve ever […]
Read MoreProject Runway Season 4: Finale, Part 1
I totally thought that last night’s episode of Project Runway would be the finale and that the season would be a wrap. Of course, the producers decided to milk it, […]
Read MoreWe’ve got legs, and we know how to use them!
Once thought to be a seasonal trend, the repeated appearance of collections for AW08 proves that they are here to stay. Online shop diamond-patterned tights.
Read MoreAccessories: Hair Wars
I don’t know about most of you, but my hair is completely unmanageable. I don’t mean that I can’t get it to hold a curl or it is too limp […]
Read MoreSpring Key Pieces: ISSA Kimono Mini Dress
Whenever Spring is almost in the air, we get drawn into shopping for light, breezy dresses that are easy to throw on and effortless to wear from day-to-night (maybe with […]
Read MoreBeauty: Hair Wars
I don’t know about most of you, but my hair is completely unmanageable. I don’t mean that I can’t get it to hold a curl or it is too limp […]
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Read MoreDior AW08: Off with Galliano’s head?
Fashion. Some love to hate it, we love to love it. Last season Autumn/Winter 08 has been condemned by the critics. In one collection he’s swiftly fallen from grace. But […]
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Read MoreShopping: Stella McCartney Baggy jodhpur style pants
[Jodh•purs: Wide-hipped riding pants of heavy cloth, fitting tightly from knee to ankle]. Jodphurs, I must admit are a bit of a mystery to me. They look so good on […]
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Read MoreOscars 2008: The Looks That Stole the Show!
Black and red appeared to be the popular colour of choice last night at the Oscars, which made for a lack lustre red carpet. But rather than focus on what […]
Read MoreShopping: The New Look of Old Navy
Beauty: Imju Fiberwig Mascara
A few weeks ago, I went to dinner with my girlfriends and as usual, our convo turned into a lively discussion about the latest beauty products we’ve been using. As […]
Read MoreSteep vs. Cheap: Snakeskin Sandals
With exotic animal prints and skins being all the rage this Spring, it might just be time to invest in a new pair of strappy snakeskin sandals. Definitely not a […]
Read MoreArticles: Fashion Secrets in Unexpected Places
When it comes to fashion and beauty, there are several magazines that many of us ladies turn to: Vogue, InStyle, Allure, etc etc … but when we’re all reading the […]
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What’s the most you’ve ever spent on a single fashion item?
Fabsugar asks, “Whats the most you’ve ever spent on a single fashion item?”
Read MoreFeatures: Cute & Comfy
Most of the time, fashion is all about dressing up. There are times though when high heels, pencil skirts and pantyhose are beyond unappealing, but you still want to look […]
Read MoreLFW AW08: Romance Vs The Dark Side
It could possibly have been the fact that Valentines day occured during
Read MoreLips: Too Faced Mood Swing
Remember those kitschy mood rings or hyper-color t-shirts that we used to love in grade school? I used to think it was so cool that something would change colors based […]
Read MoreBeauty: Too Faced Mood Swing
Remember those kitschy mood rings or hyper-color t-shirts that we used to love in grade school? I used to think it was so cool that something would change colors based […]
Read MoreReader tips: Where do you shop for cute undies?
I’d like to pose a question to all of our wonderful readers out there; is it just me, or does it seem that the overall size of a garment is […]
Read MoreArticles: Personal Treasures
Buddhists say that we shouldn’t be too attached to our material possessions, and to a certain extent I agree. However, there are certain dresses, pieces of jewelry or other accessories […]
Read MoreLFW AW08 Favourite Shows: Aganovich & Deryck Walker
The most common question asked while waiting for shows to start has got to be, “So…which has been your favourite show so far?” Now that all the chaos is over […]
Read MoreShopping: Jovovich-Hawk for Target!
I’m really excited for the new Target as part of their GO International Designers program! The LA-based models turned designers have quickly become a trendy cult favorite for young celebs […]
Read MoreVictoria’s Secret sexes up the Oscars
With the Oscar’s confirmed we’re almost certain the red carpet will be hot, hot, hot! Celebrities are certain to take fashion risks in a bid to make the headlines and […]
Read MoreGo Red for Women: Take Action Now!
Knowledge is power! Take action now against heart disease – the No. 1 killer of American women – by visiting Go Red for Women. Go Red for Women movement (
Read MoreDressing Up (or Down!) for Any Occasion
Getting dressed for a night out is always something of a conundrum (for me, anyway). Where am I going? Is it raining out? How far do we have to walk? […]
Read MoreDress Lust: M by MJ Clover Print Dress
So I was doing some research for something completely different and found this
Read MoreShopping: Locher’s
One of my favourite things about fashion would be the contrasts (and I am NOT referring to hipster irony, which is frankly annoying and deserving of an entire other post!); […]
Read MoreLunchtime Buy: ABS Ombre Dress
With ombre (think refined tie-dye) all over the runways from Baby Phat to Louis Vuitton, this color bleeding technique is sure to be a big trend this Spring. With gradient […]
Read MoreBeauty: It’s all in the scent!
So, I’m making a foray into new territory here—perfume! I don’t know about all of you ladies, but I’m never fully dressed until I have spritzed myself with scent. However, […]
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