NY Fashion Week: Port 1961
If you aren’t familiar with Port 1961 then you need to be. Port 1961 is a line that is synonymous with sophistication. It has always been a line consisting of classic structured pieces and their Spring 2011 RTW continues with that tradition. Full of draped, silky tops as well as structured bottoms this line is [...]
N Ur Closet- Sails Away
The nautical trend is back for another summer (YEAH). Fortunately you don’t have to be near water for this look to be effective. This look it pretty simple and basic and anyone can wear it. This look revolves around stripes, and crisp light colors with navy and yellow twisted into the mix. Horizontal stripes isn’t [...]
Tell Me About it, Stud!
By: Manda J Studs are all over fashion this season. Studs can be seen on everything from shoes and bags to jewelry. This hardcore rock star look can be feminine and fashion forward too. With any fashion trend it’s important not to OD (overdose) and wear too much. A studded purse can transform a simple [...]
2010 Oscar Style
The 2010 Oscars came and went, but the fashion is still all the rage. I can’t rank my favorite dressed celebrity because my top selections found dresses that fit THEIR personal style. So, I’m going to tell you what I liked about each of them. Sandra Bullock’s overall look was well put together. She looked [...]
Balmain + Borcade = Beyonce?
By Manda J While NY fashion week took place in February, it’s still fashion week somewhere in the world! Right now it’s the City of Lights (Paris for those who don’t know) fashion week. European style is very different from American style. Europeans tend to be more trendy and sophisticated. On the other hand American [...]
Monica in McQueen
By Manda J Monica’s newest video “Everything to Me” has clothes that look like they came straight off the runway…in fact they did. In the video Monica is wearing a houndstooth shirt from the late Alexander McQueen’s RTW fall 2009 line. In that line the shirt Monica is wearing was actually a dress, tailored into [...]
Gaga Over Gaga
By Manda J Lady Gaga or Gaga as she likes to be called (as told to Oprah) is known for her out of the box costumes and videos. In an industry full of replicas Gaga is the breath of fresh air that we all need. She brings originality to the table and does things that [...]
NY Fashion Week: Milly
By Manda J Michelle Smith designer and owner of Milly by Michelle Smith’s fall RTW 2010 line continues to uphold her preppy Blair Waldorfesq (for my Gossip Girl fans) image. Her line is a cross between Chanel and Betsy Johnson. It’s has the sophistication of Chanel with the playfulness of Betsy Johnson. Her fall runway [...]
Fall in Love with Marc
By Manda J How can you not love Marc Jacobs? Not only does he design his own lines, he is also the creative director for Louis Vuitton. Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall 2010 RTW line is a mix of subtly with splashes of bright patterns, well, they’re bright for fall. Naturally, in the fall [...]
NY Fashion Week Keeps it Posh
By Manda J New York Fashion week has begun! After looking at various designer’s lines via New York Magazine’s Fashion Show (click here to visit). I certain lines have me lusting for certain garments. One such line is Victoria Beckham’s line. Victoria Beckham AKA Posh Spice is my favorite Spice Girl. This is VB’s fourth season [...]
