Halston Spring 2011 – Black on Black

B. Raglin/WireImage.com I’m generally the last person to focus on the race of a model, but while perusing the Halston Spring 2011 photos on Style.com I realized how distracting it was to have five...

Welcome to the Gunn Show

WireImage.com I can’t lie, Tim Gunn is the only reason I still tune into Project Runway every week, and apparently, he can’t lie either— not that I mind. After publicly outing everyone’s favorite...

Foreheads for Spring 2011

When I was little I was playing around in an aisle with my younger brother when accosted by a lady of a certain age who commented on hope cute the two brothers were. From then on I vowed never to...

Hey, J-J-Jaded

I admit it, I’m jaded. The thrill of attending a fashion show is now lost on me. First, you’re wrangled into a herd that buzzes like a swarm of coked-up hornets. Once you’re finally allowed to go...

Das Racist – Ek Shaneesh

Is the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week stress already getting to you? Take a few minutes to unwind with the Das Racist video for “Ek Shaneesh.” It’s impossible not to giggle to yourself/out loud and...

Modcloth does Lim

Last December, while contemplating the trend of sheer clothing and underwear as outerwear, I fell in love with the 3.1 Phillip Lim Spring 2010 collection, not because it was sheer and scandalous,...

100 Days of Active Resistance

“It is not enough to follow world politics, see films and read the prize-winning best seller. This is superficial, you need to go deep in order to understand who you are, what the world is and how...

I want a Cougar

“Oh my God. Oh my God!” is the first thing that came out of my mouth after seeing the amazingly perfect bags from Travelteq— actually, it was more like, “uhmygahd. UHMYGAHD!” I’ve yet to get a new...

The Simply-Stated Necklace

Tom Binns; net-a-porter.com. Topshop; topshop.com. Shop The Look; shopthelook.net. Forever21; forever21.com. There’s no denying, when it comes to jewelry, it’s all about making a statement. Lately,...

Celebrities: Can’t Live with ‘em…

In the fashion industry, there are a few simple truths: something better is always around the corner, money matters, and a famous face or name can get you anything— actually, this is true of most...

Dot Your “i”s and Cross Your Tees

I have two great loves in my life: clothes and words. Oddly, these two loves have intermingled in my life more often than not. The most recent commingling is a small t-shirt company called Out of...

Grade “A” School Bags

MICHAEL Michael Kors; michaelkors.com. Simply Vera; kohls.com. Modcloth; modcloth.com [Affiliate Link]. Forever 21; forever21.com. Hilary Radley; endless.com. I’ve spent the last 10 years avoiding...

Time to Splurge on Beauty

As those who have followed Pink Rock Candy for a while have seen, I’ve recently been including beauty in my repertoire. Let’s just say, I’m very much a subject to my surroundings— having interned...

Off-Duty Ballerina

Some days, my outfit is inspired by my mood, others days it’s inspired by the weather, but today, my outfit was inspired by my hair— which was quite unremarkable, might I add. On Friday, I’m...

Making The Grade: Rachel Rachel Roy Matrix Dress

When picking dresses, I have three criteria: 1) The dress isn’t so short it exposes butt cleavage. 2) The fabric quality is directly proportional to it’s price— I’m not paying over $30 for a...

Beauty Buys: Magic Argan Oil

At 21, I’ve become quite adept at ignoring the demands of my parents, but when my mom commanded me to start using the bottle of MoroccanOil treatment she purchased, I had little trouble obliging....

See No Evil

There are a lot of things I struggle with in life, one of which is so-called personal style. I’ve gone back and forth with myself and you lovely readers about the topic. I initially believed I was...

Wear it Now: Bold & Beautiful Skirts

Last week, I decided to watch How to Marry a Millionaire with my mom followed by a Mad Men marathon, to get me out of a funk. After, oohing and ahhing over the clothes, I realized if I could go...

Oh Summer, How Sweet Thou Art!

What To Wear: To His Family Barbecue

1. Dress by Forever21, $20; 2. Bikini by Delia’s, $46; 3. Bag by Marc Jacobs, $88; 4.Bracelets by Chicos, $28-$38; 5. Towels by Target, $12; 6. Sandals by Franco Sarto, $89 [Affiliate Link] I wear...

Go Ahead, Get Socialized

Roll Call

Yesterday, My day started off with a coworker saying, “I don’t think I’ve ever seen you wear pants!” As a matter of fact, she hadn’t. I usually come to the office in a dress/skirt and five inch...

Beauty Buys: Scented Sunblocks

Some people, I won’t mention any names, desperately need sunscreen else they turn as red as steamed lobsters. Others don’t because they “never burn”, and others still may not “need” sunscreen, but...

I Like Your Shoes

This morning, I plopped myself on a bench at my train station forsaking the God-awful hour I had to wake up. Then, I say a girl giving the strangest sideways glance at me. As she passed, she simply...

Sparkle from Another World

I’m a ferret. I’m drawn to sparkly things— except when said sparkle is on denim— and if at all possible I take it back to my nest for later. So, when I read about this glistening Swarovski John...

Wear It Now: Be a Slouch

1. Shorts by Forever21, $18; 2. Shorts by Michael Michael Kors, $60 [Affiliate Link]; 3. Shorts by NW3 x Hobbs, $ 134; 4. Shorts by J.Crew, $60; 5. Shorts by Topshop, $65 — Photo Credit: Style.com...

Getting to the Point

For better or worse, I’m an art nut. They say, “those who can’t do, teach.” I can sort of do, but I’d rather consume my little heart out. My favorite artistic era is the impressionist era— sorry...

WISH/TRUESE Summer Giveaway Winner

Thanks to all the lovely ladies who entered the WISH/TRUESE Summer Giveaway. It was wonderful to hear how much you liked the Truese dress and the Wish line. Alas, there can be only one winner, and...

What To Wear: On Your First Day

1. Dress by ModCloth, $52 ; 2. Shoes by Alice + Olivia for Payless, $30 [Affiliate Link] ; 3. Cardigan by Simply Vera, $64; 4. Necklace by Topshop, $32; 5. Bag by Cooperative, $48 6. Bracelet by...

Every New Fashion is a Form of Rebellion

“To rebel is to home in on who you are… Few people can do it in a constructive way.…All of today’s fashion icons were once rule breakers,” cites WWD of Nina Garcia’s speech at FIT’s graduation....