fergie = fug

31Aug07

I like Fergie. I think her story is inspiring and she seems like a genuine girl. But man, could this girl look worse in these ads for her new bag line? She looks as if she birthed that bag in the last pic.

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trends for less

31Aug07

Elle.com has a feature on trends for less.

Scarf, $25, Urban Outfitters; Tailer shirt, $25, Old Navy; Ballet flats, $40, Gap; Knit hat, $20, Urban Outfitters
Enjoy.

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revamping the little black book

31Aug07

ELLE Fashion Director Nina Garcia — of Project Runway fame — has written “The Little Black Book of Style,” hitting shelves on Tuesday. She quotes people such as Donatella Versace, Zac Posen, John Galliano, Dolce & Gabbana, etc.
From Donatella, on looking great at any age:
Fashion, glamour, sensuality—these are not qualities reserved only for the [...]

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like fashion week could get better …

30Aug07

We are all aware of my professed love for Cloe Sevigny. So you can guess I an super excited about this show on Sept. 10:

The former Imitation of Christ creative director is dusting off her design skills with a collection for new label, Opening Ceremony. The hip Manhattan boutique is branching out with its own-name [...]

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fall mantra

29Aug07

Fall can be summed up like this: Chaotic dressing is out. Grown-up, pretty clothes are back.
As we in the fashion world anticipate an early spring — NYC Fashion Week starts a week from today — I am taking time to reflect on what my autumn/winter wardrobe will look like. This likely will be my last [...]

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27Aug07

Season 4 of Project Runway will air Nov. 14. That is very exciting. The best part of that show is Tim Gunn. Which reminds me, I have to buy his book, like, NOW. He has such a down-to-earth, classic point of view when it comes to fashion.
In other great news, Tyra Banks will be [...]

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chloe part deux

24Aug07

We’ve seen the 90s It girl’s stylish house, but I want to recap some of her stylish looks. What do you guys think!?

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if wanting these is wrong …

23Aug07

… Boy, I don’t want to be right. Fun, beautiful shoes thanks to eBay that are still way out of my budget at the moment.

So I got these cute work-appropriate Betsey Johnsons instead:

I think they’re cute and will go well with socks— perfect for fall — like this (with different clothes, clearly):

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ick

22Aug07

Jodhpurs. I’m sorry, why are these in fashion? The last thing we need is a way to make our hips look bigger. Not to mention they are hideous. Why!? WHY OH WHY!?
The above images are from Balenciaga, whose jodhpurs sold out at Harvey Nichols before even hitting the floor. From The Telegraph (U.K.):

“The moment that [...]

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cover yourself

22Aug07

So I’ve been thinking of memorable magazine covers. What are some of the more memorable ones? THis one for sure:

This made me remember the America Society of Magazine Editors’ Top 40 covers of the last 40 years. This was No. 1:

But a couple of fashion mags also made a small splash on the list. Here [...]

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