It’s no secret that I’m a shopaholic, bagaholic, shoeaholic, etc. Living in New York is my excuse. I mean there are stores everywhere; you literally cannot escape from shopping! So, to make myself feel better about my shopping/spending addiction, I love to hear about special deals, sample sales, shopping events with a bunch of discounted […] Read More »
Lucky Magazine’s Denim Transformation Challenge
Guess what I love just as much as handbags? Goody bags! And I’ve got three to give away to you! And all you have to do is show off your personal style. Lucky’s Style Spotter is running a contest where you simply show us how you style your jeans for a haute night out and […] Read More »
Haute Trend: Brightly Colored Coats
Black coats are so blah. Spice up your fall and winter outerwear with this season’s trend: a brightly colored coat. A pop of color will liven up dreary days and help you stand out from the sea of standard black trenches, peacoats and overcoats. Check out these eye-popping outerwear options: 1. Steve Madden Drop Waist […] Read More »
Fendi F3 Secret Code bag
Still trying to unlock the mystery to your fall wardrobe essentials? Fendi’s got you covered. The Fendi F3 Secret Code bag boasts a tough femininity and a design that lives up to its cool name. Black patent leather meets with stamped leather ‘mink’ to serve up an incredibly chic day to night bag. Sling it […] Read More »
Project Runway – Final Collections
Leanne Marshall Korto Momolu Kenley Collins Who do you think should have won? Read More »
My ‘It’ Things – ‘It’ Designer Runway Show
Coincidentally, on the eve of the Project Runway Season 5 finale, I attended another fashion show competition/finale at Lotus Space in New York. While Project Runway searches for the next great American designer, last night’s design contest, sponsored by My’It’Things, was on the search for America’s next ‘It’ designer. The three finalists, Nora Del Busto, […] Read More »
Haute Trend: Go Mad for Plaid!
It’s on tops, bottoms, dresses, bags, scarves – even shoes! It’s plaid! Celebrities have fallen in love with the check pattern this season in hot hues like fire engine reds, and jewel-tones like purple and green. The pattern looks great in all forms. Wear it like Vanessa Simmons as an evening gown. Or rock Rihanna‘s […] Read More »
Levi’s Fall/Holiday Preview
Last night I attended a Fall/Holiday Preview hosted by Levi’s Jeans at their Union Square store. Sponsored by Glam Media, the event featured three of my favorite things: champagne, cupcakes and curvalicious denim. Sales associates, Glam representatives and even a seamstress were on hand to assist me and other fashion bloggers. Carol was my fabulous […] Read More »
Madonna Rocks Chanel’s “Miami Vice” Gun shoes
Is Madge taking a shot at Guy Ritchie? She was spotted out and about in NYC recently (shortly after divorce rumors) wearing Chanel’s “Miami Vice” Gun shoes. The shoes are from the 2009 Cruise Collection and designed by Laurence Decade for Karl Lagerfeld’s House of Chanel. These sexy stilettos feature a toy gun on the […] Read More »
Celebs Love Latex Leggings
The trend that unites celebrities as diverse as Lindsay Lohan, Eve, Rihanna, Victoria Beckham and Christina Milian is latex leggings. The trend started a while ago but shows no signs of going away. Worn as either leggings or pants, the preferred color is black and they are as versatile and as comfortable as a pair […] Read More »
Nina Garcia Announces Winner of the Yaz Pill Pack Design Contest
A few months back, we announced the YAZ Pill Pack Design contest hosted by Nina Garcia, judge of the Emmy-nominated series Project Runway, in partnership with Step Up Women’s Network, a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to mentoring and empowering young women for advancement, and Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals. Many entered but there could only be one […] Read More »
Celebs Love Roland Mouret dresses
The bandage dress may be a red carpet fave but celebrities and fashionistas in the know are getting to know Roland Mouret. The buzz began in 2005 when the ‘Galaxy’ dress hit the Hollywood red carpets. The hype continued when super ‘Posh’ Victoria Beckham wore the pink RM by Roland Mouret Moon dress to her […] Read More »
Our Sister Sites
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Haute or Not: Celebrity Headbands
Celebrities are channeling their inner Wonder Woman with headbands tied around the forehead. Vanessa Simmons and Aubrey O’Day opted for thin styles, while Nicole Richie rocked a wider version, a silk and crystal braided Stacey Lapidus headband. Mary Kate Olsen drew stares with her Marc Jacobs runway-inspired ‘halo’ headband worn around her head. These new […] Read More »
Calling All Dior Divas!
Dior beauty has launched its first ever online auction from September 15-25, 2008, at www.adore-dior.com. The auction is courtesy of the Dior Diva VIP Club – a 55,000 member group of Dior beauty addicts who love to look good as well as do good. Proceeds from the auction will benefit Look Good…FeelBetter® Visit www.diordivavip.com to […] Read More »
Say Farewell to Summer Sandals, and Hello to Fall Footwear from Nine West!
It’s that time again for fall footwear shopping and Nine West is back to make your runway dreams a reality. Nine West is known for its stylish yet durable shoes. (I personally have more Nine West shoes and boots in my closet than I care to count!) and with a preview of this fall’s collection, […] Read More »
Old Navy Sweater Review and Fall Preview
Ever since its launch in 1994, Old Navy has become one of my die-hard fashion staples. When I’m in need of the basics, like jeans, sweaters and tees, I shop Old Navy of course. Where else can you find high-quality classic pieces for a steal? I recently received a sweater to review from Old Navy’s […] Read More »
Haute Off the Runway: Ports 1961 Spring 2009
Ports 1961 is known for its knits but the Spring 2009 collection took a minor turn from the usual. The brand chose liquid fabrics and metallics for its collection. An iridescent orange dress with a hint of a pink slip stole the show. Overall, dress shapes were a throwback to the mod era featuring minidresses with […] Read More »