I knew I would be in the mood for something flirty and feminine after the bright and tight outfit that I wore the day before. I enjoy wearing full skirts just as much as their sleek penciled friends....
Brandon Sun is a “new to me” designer and I really enjoyed his presentation. Outfits were both dramatic and relaxed. Of course, the hair and make-up of the models was over the top, which ...
New York Fashion Week is all about designers showcasing their newest collections. As we speak, models are walking the runways in the styles, colours and silhouettes that we’ll be seeing in reta...
We had fun going backstage about an hour before the Tadashi Shoji Show to see the hustle and bustle of models, make-up artists and hair stylists. It was interesting to see the styling pros preparing ...
The first few days of Fashion Week are often the best because energy levels are high all round. The street fashion is particularly eye catching and photographers go to great lengths to capture as muc...
I look forward to Tadashi Shoji’s shows for many reasons. His designs are wearable. The gowns are seldom too tight, too transparent, too short, too revealing or over the top. It’s highly ...
The first day of Fall 2012 fashion week has arrived! We’ll be posting about the shows and my outfits throughout the week and that coverage will start tomorrow. Today: a quick post to kick thing...
I love bouncy full skirts that are on or just over the knee because they make a great change to a sleek pencil skirt. The way full skirts move and swoosh as you stride is a comforting as well as comf...
I’m talking about buttoning up soft drapey blouses and more rigid button down shirts all the way to the top of the neckline as seen in these photos. I LOVE this look and vote with a big fat yay...
Cropped jackets like this style by Jolt look particularly good with dresses and skirts of any length because the proportion lengthens the leg line. They add a cheeky edge that is both relaxed and int...
I can identify a frumpy look when I see it, but I find it hard to articulate what frumpy means. So I thought I would take a bash at isolating the aspects of a person’s style that are particular...
Do you notice how fictional characters dress? Or do you tune out when you get to the descriptions? As a little girl I was fascinated by what people in books were wearing. I read those passages over a...
Guest PostTodays’s post is written by the fabulously cool, eloquent and stylish Rae, a Veteran member and Southern Californian local. A group of SoCal and out of state YLF’ers met last Oc...
In the light of people making negative remarks about what you wear, MaryK enjoyed this fab article on Rookie called “How to Not Care What Other People Think of You”. Teenage fashion blogg...
The point of doing all this introspection about your current style and the style you aspire to achieve, the style you do NOT aspire to achieve, and analyzing your favourite outfits is to compile a se...
My word. I can’t remember a season with a wider assortment of denim colours. There are the classics like shades of blue, grey, black and white. And there’s brights, mid-tones, pastels and...
Pencil skirts have been the skirt silhouette for many seasons. They are a versatile classic and often very form fitting. Form fitting silhouettes have their structured advantages. Their tailored int...
We had a discussion on the forum a few months ago about whether colours and colour combinations can look dated. For example, a particular combination was dated because it looked “very ’80...
It’s fun to look back at my own trend predictions for Spring 2012 and compare them with what’s in retail stores so far. This type of comparison reminds me of my fashion buying days, and I...
I use a drugstore bought cleanser for dry skin called “CeraVe” to clean my face and neck morning and night. It was recommended by my dermatologist after Impruv, which I used before, was d...
I call this colour emerald, but here in the US it’s also referred to as “Kelly green”. Orange is the colour of the season, but emerald is not far behind. I prefer emerald with shad...
Just before the holidays I mentioned that Nostalgia in Vogue might make a fun present. This anthology, compiled by Features Director Eve MacSweeney, celebrates the 10th birthday of the famous “...
Here’s a little lightweight weekend browsing. I’ve seen all these items on bodies and can vouch for their fit and fabrications. Be sure to take a look at all the colour options. DV by Do...
Rae thinks that this Burberry turquoise and orange leather trench coat is too awesome for words. I totally agree. Debora invites you to take a peek into Vera Wang’s minimalist Los Angeles home...
If it’s not the slushy snow that we had all of last week, it’s the rain coupled with an icy wind. With a warm topper, scarf, weatherproof footwear and an umbrella in my bag, I brave the e...
Portuguese Footwear brand Fidji has just come out with a new range of fun red shoes. I have not fitted on these particular styles, so I’m unable to share my detailed thoughts on their comfort l...
Wearing a column of colour, which means wearing the same or a similar colour both on the top and bottom, accentuates the mighty unbroken vertical line. The denim on denim trend is a great look in my ...
Orange is the colour of the season in all it’s shades and hues, so at the moment it’s particularly on trend. Red on the other hand is what I call a classic colour. From the deepest crimso...
Author Kendall Farr has a charming and succinct way of putting across her thoughts about fashion and style. I particularly liked the second chapter of Style Evolution, “Dressing Your Body Now&#...
In this morning’s post about creating and maintaining positive body image, I mentioned my dream of starting a modeling agency that books women of all ages, sizes and body types. Well, it wasn&#...
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