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Future Star: Lena Gora

  Photography by me. November 2011, London. Three years ago we met in Paris, last summer I cast her for a movie in NY, and I photographed her this fall in London. Now, Lena has arrived...

17 may 12

The Basics: The Denim Shirt

Now that summer is around the corner, I cant stop thinking about denim. Denim dresses, denim overalls, denim shorts, black denim, white denim, faded denim, bleached denim etc, etc. A denim shirt...

11 may 12

Healthy Cinco De Mayo Meal

Today is Cinco De Mayo and while I do enjoy Mexican food, I usually find it to be too heavy. With high calorie margaritas figuring heavily into the days festivities, I think its best to balance with ...

05 may 12

Video Art: Natural Hair

I love having natural hair and the versatility it provides. This video is an homage to those various styles: from locs to afros, braids, blow-outs and twists. Enjoy and share!See more at http://...

24 apr 12

The Basics: The Party Dress and The Pump

I was invited to a wedding reception at the Four Seasons, very last minute, Saturday night in London. I wore a sculptural Jil Sander dress, from Raf Simons collection which I love, and my simple Loub...

18 apr 12

The Basics: Coachella Edition

12 apr 12

The Basics: Denim Brights

One of the easiest ways to add spring cheer to your look is with brightly coloured denim. I love the entire Christopher Kane for J Brand collaboration. Great denim jackets and jeans in neon green, sh...

26 mar 12

The Basics: The Rain Hat

Ive just come back from SXSW (South by Southwest) in Austin, TX. First time at the festival and first time in Austin. Austin is a great city and its also very weird. I saw great acts: Frankie Ro...

19 mar 12

The Basics: The Dress With Sleeves

Last month, I wrote about assessing your wardrobe and differentiating between needs and wants. Part of this assessment involves finding the gaps in your wardrobe: where are you lacking? Whats missing...

09 mar 12

Video Art: Running

My latest video. Part II of my Video Art series. Enjoy!Because I always feel like runningNot away, because there is no such placeBecause, if there was I would have found it by nowBecause its easier t...

04 mar 12

The Basics: The Party Dress

Dress: Giambattista Valli My Mom taught me that you always get the dress, before you know you need it. You buy in advance so that youre not running around a week before an event searching and in...

28 feb 12

The Basics: The Little Red Dress

Dress: Donna Karan A vivid red will always get a second look, which makes the little red dress essential for festive occasions, holiday parties and special dates. According to Edith, "C...

15 feb 12

The Basics: Sunglasses

The only four styles of shades you will ever need: Round, Square, Aviator and something quirky and stand-out, in this case Cat-Eye.Dolce &GabbannaSquare-framed sunglasses are classic and complime...

10 feb 12

The Basics: Evening Wear

When an event calls for black tie, one’s mind quickly goes to hours of discomfort inflicted by high heels, tight undergarments, frills and trains. A few years ago I attended BET Honors, an event...

09 feb 12

The Basics: According to Edith

In 1967, Random House, New York, published Edith Head’s “How to Dress For Success”, a book so packed with fashion wisdom  that it remains in print today. After reading and re-reading this b...

07 feb 12 1 person likes this

The Basics: Costume Jewellery

Costume jewellery is the easiest way to add drama to a simple look. The clip-on earrings pictured here have been handed down to me from my Grandmother and Mother, but you can hunt for them at estate ...

01 feb 12 1 person likes this

The Basics before The Basics: The Detox Juice

Every other day I hear about a new juice detox that promises to help you shed 10 pounds in a week. As tempting as these sound, I urge you not to attempt surviving on cayenne pepper, maple syrup and l...

30 jan 12 1 person likes this

Berlin City Guide

 Berlin is quickly becoming one of my favourite places. This past week was my second time visiting and once again, I was overwhelmed with the endless amount of creative energy and vibrancy throu...

30 jan 12

Video Art: Far Nearer

Dear Readers,I’d like to introduce you to part 1 of my Video Art series.Music and dance make up a universal language that cuts across all generations and social boundaries. I wanted to create a ...

26 jan 12

The Basics: The Sweater

Its winter time, its cold, its grey and its hard to find enthusiasm in your wardrobe. The only cure-all seems to be a cozy knit sweater. This dark red Celine sweater is easy to fall in love with...

25 jan 12

Future Star: Abteen Bagheri

(Photography by me. December 2011, Los Angeles)Abteen is a filmmaker, and hes been at it for a decade. When he was in middle school, he would gather his friends, a camcorder and a loosely written scr...

25 jan 12

The Basics: Swimwear

A good cut-out swimsuit is hard to find. Most styles look tooVegas showgirl for my comfort, or have too many straps, belts, and other frivolous bands resulting in awkward tan lines. Cut-outs aro...

21 jan 12

The Basics: The Pump

These are the only two shoes you need. One pair of super sexy, 5 inch black patent leather stilettos and one pair of wear-with-everything, nude, kitten heels. Readers, I must warn you, the tall ...

17 jan 12

The Basics, Before The Basics: Vitamins

True life: I’m addicted to vitamins.  I’ve been taking these supplements religiously for a little over a year now and there’s no turning back. Some are for health, most are for vanity but t...

16 jan 12 1 person likes this

The Basics: The Coat

Every weekend, I see too many girls walking to their next event, party, bar, restaurant, date, dance etc. absolutely freezing. While they may look great in their minidresses, you know they must be co...

15 jan 12

The Basics: The Striped Tee

No one runs into Bergdorf Goodman and makes a beeline to the knitwear. No one puts a “basic black knit tee-shirt” on their ultimate wardrobe wish list. No one oohs and ahhs over knits because they’re...

10 jan 12

The Basics: The Maxi Skirt

Not just any maxi skirt, but the maxi skirt with movement. Every woman should have a long skirt that sways as she moves. It adds length no matter what your height, and encourages flamenco dancing.&nb...

06 jan 12

The Basics: Swimwear

I love swimwear more than I love swimming, but I also understand swimsuit shopping is amongst the most dreaded tasks for women. Let’s try to take the pain out of the equation.Invest in a classic one-...

04 jan 12

The Glamorous Eccentric

Welcome to the new visitors and welcome back for those familiar! Heres what you can expect on The Glamorous Eccentric in 2012.I. The building blocks of any successful wardrobe are the basics: th...

02 jan 12

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