I spent the weekend before last with my family, in-laws and family friends celebrating Thanksgiving – two weeks early! Typically my Thanksgiving look is all about comfort but since this was a special occasion with guests aside from my family, I dressed up – just a bit. This Aztec-patterned Skater Skirt is from ASOS, and […] Read More »
Know before you go: how to shop ‘The Very Best of Versace for H&M’
“The Very Best of Versace for H&M” launches tomorrow in the UK and this Saturday, Nov. 19 here in the U.S. Are you excited? You should be! But gauging by recent designer collaboration launches (the sellouts; the fallouts), you’d best be prepared going into this sale. The good news is that H&M is controlling the […] Read More »
My Style: Orange Pop (Hawke & Co. trench + UK Style by French Connection top + J. Crew pants)
Gloomy days call for a pop of color, don’tcha think? In college, I used to be that girl that would always wear all black. Not sure what I had against color, since my high school wardrobe was PRETTY COLORFUL. Thank goodness there are few photos. But throughout college, I donned all black, pretty much all […] Read More »
Sponsored: H&M Style Counsel – How to Enhance your Look with Fall’s Hottest Accessories
The right accessories can completely amp up your Fall wardrobe – especially in these rich, complementary tones of chocolate brown, beige and cheetah print. H&M’s must-have messenger bag, chunky suede platform booties, a fur collar, decorative ring and print/faux leather gloves are the perfect accessories to add to your wardrobe this Fall. Click the image […] Read More »
My Style: Brights and Whites (Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent top + James Jeans)
I have a favorite, secret TJ Maxx store that has THE BEST designer stuff. I’m talking Pucci wallets, Katherine Kwei knot clutch bags, Prada pumps and Fendi bags. These are the just some of the things I’ve bought/seen there. And this Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent batwing-style tunic top. It was between this and an […] Read More »
My Style: White on White (E.vil Ribcage tank + James Jeans + Jimmy Choo bag)
I love the crisp look of white clothing but usually refrain from wearing it because I always get it stained. And today was no different. I spent the day brunching and shopping with my family and thought this was the perfect outfit for both. It wasn’t until later in the day that I realized my red […] Read More »
Finally, you can shop H&M and Zara ONLINE with Suddenlee!
No, your two favorite fast-fashion brands haven’t yet launched e-commerce sites, but there’s a new way to shop their offerings online anyway. Introducing Suddenlee. The shopping site lets you nab the latest from H&M and Zara, plus over 300 other retailers (that run the gamut from Burberry to Walmart!) online. How does it work? Well, […] Read More »
My Style: (Black tank + Blue Zara pants + Jeffrey Campbell zebra sandals)
Animal print never gets old with me. The past few seasons have been all about leopard print but I still held tight to my zebra print Jeffrey Campbell shoes. The truth is, they never go out of style. Punctuated by an electric blue snake print heel and trim, these shoes are super haute and super […] Read More »
My Style: (Covet top + H&M coated jeans + French Connection bead necklace)
I’m typically a matchy-matchy kinda girl – I pick a color scheme and stick with it. But for some reason I was drawn to pairing this chunky pastel beaded necklace with a taupe top. And I like to think it worked. The top is from Canadian label Covet, and is actually made out of soybean. […] Read More »
My Style: How to Make a Statement (Necklace)
Lucky Magazine challenged a group of its Alpha Shoppers, including me, to create a piece of statement jewelry using materials found at Michaels. As a former jewelry and handbag designer, and all-around crafty person, I was up for the task. The real challenge was limiting myself to creating only one statement piece! With my $50 […] Read More »
H&M announces newest designer collaboration: Versace for H&M! (IMAGES)
H&M just announced its newest collaboration – with famed Italian fashion house Versace! WWD reports that Donatella Versace signed on with Swedish-headquartered Hennes & Mauritz to be its annual guest designer. The women’s, men’s and home collection is said to be “a look back to Versace’s vibrant heritage,” will include studded leather, print, colorful floral pieces, as […] Read More »
H&M Autumn/Winter 2011 Lookbook
While we still haven’t completed our summer wardrobe shopping, we’re already previewing the H&M Autumn/Winter 2011 collection. H&M describes the line in one word – ‘elegance’. The 70’s glam-inspired pieces are truly elegant – both in color and silhouette. Women’s apparel consists of wide-legged, tailored pants, billowy blouses, voluminous knitwear and sleek, silky dresses, faux […] Read More »
Fashion + Beauty Roundup: McQueen’s ‘Savage Beauty’ Exhibit gets extended; Beach Bag Must-Haves for Memorial Day; A Preview of Missoni For Target?
The Met Museum Will Extend the McQueen ‘Savage Beauty’ Exhibit to August 7 (NYMag) Is This A Preview of Missoni For Target? (Mama’s A Rolling Stone) Vincent Longo Makeup Gets Reinvented (Refinery 29) Jem is Returning to TV! (Glamour) Tod’s Launches Its Signature Collection of Handbags (Vogue) DvF Opens First SoHo store (Women’s Wear Daily) […] Read More »
My Style: A Change of Pace (one7six striped top + INC pants + American Apparel medium leather pouch)
Everyone who knows me knows that I love large handbags. I love to look at cute clutches but they just can’t fit all of my stuff. So when I saw tons of my favorite fashion & style bloggers carrying this American Apparel pouch, I was jealous because I loved the look of it but just […] Read More »
My Style: Bohemian BBQ (H&M sheer tunic top + 7 For All Mankind flared jeans + Ben-Amun necklace)
A friend of mine and her husband recently adopted a little boy from India so they threw him a ‘welcome home’ party/BBQ this weekend. I wanted to wear something casual and comfortable, AND kid-friendly. Not sure if this look really qualifies but I got these new jeans this week and just wanted to LIVE in […] Read More »
My Style: Mother’s Day weekend (Magenta Sharkbite tunic top + Zara white jeans + See by Chloe bag)
Hope you all had a fab Mother’s Day! Had a great weekend with my mom and sister. We spent the Saturday shopping. Then on Mother’s Day we took our mom to a brunch at the Brooklyn Museum plus a guided tour of the Egyptian exhibit. She loved it. It was pretty much perfect weather in […] Read More »
My Style: Designing Women (Rachel Roy trench + Catherine Malandrino blouse + Zara leggings)
Two of my favorite female designers are Rachel Roy and Catherine Malandrino. They both know womens bodies and the female form so well. Their clothes always fit perfectly, as if they were designed just for you. I met Rachel Roy a few months ago at an intimate lunch held for a few fashion bloggers, and […] Read More »
H&M dabbles in ‘greener materials’ with launch of sustainable Conscious Collection
H&M is dedicated to using greener materials and part of its focus on sustainability resulted in the Conscious Collection. The collection, which will be available in H&M stores starting Thursday, April 14, is made of “adapted materials” like organic cotton, Tencel and recycled polyester. We love that the materials in the collection look so pure, […] Read More »