Posts for August 1st 2007

Nine West

On Our Radar: Nine West Does Denim

Nine West, the maker of sassy and affordable shoes, has expanded its repertoire.

Nine West, the maker of sassy and affordable shoes, has expanded its repertoire. The company recently added jeans to its roster! Depending on the fit you prefer, you can get Madison, a wide-leg trouser jean (center), Broadway, a classic straight leg (right), Bleecker, a relaxed boot cut (left), and Bond, a modern skinny jean (none currently available online). They are all reasonably priced (the most expensive pair is $79) and very modern! Check out more washes here.

Designer Spotlight

Designer Spotlight: Aquascutum

In a world of countless burgeoning young designers, Aquascutum by comparison is quite ancient.

In a world of countless burgeoning young designers, Aquascutum by comparison is quite ancient. Founded in 1851 by John Emary - who invented the first waterproof cloth and created the raincoat, Aquascutum's name is derived from its beginnings: 'aqua' (Latin for water) and 'scutum' (Latin for shield).


155 years or so later, head designers Michael Herz and Graeme Fidler lead the brand's legacy of impeccable British tailoring into the future. Their Fall collection was full of odes to the military - modern, and yet historic at the same time - as Aquascutum once did outfit officers in trench coats during WWI. Dig the toggles, capes, and tweed. Clearly the designers are also trying to add some sex appeal to the historical brand - they enlisted Gisele to be their new face and she always manages to do the trick.

To see more from Aquascutum's Fall 2007 collection, read more

Vintage

Fab Redux: Violet et Chanel

Resale shops are the best; especially those based out of LA, where there are plenty of women who cast off their high-fashion pieces after one wear (wouldn't want to be caught in the same outfit twice!).

Resale shops are the best; especially those based out of LA, where there are plenty of women who cast off their high-fashion pieces after one wear (wouldn't want to be caught in the same outfit twice!). Take Decadestwo, which just recently reopened in LA. It focuses on upscale designer clothing from the mid-nineties to the present - and it has an online Ebay boutique, which stocks 100 great options to bid on at any given time.

Take this violet Chanel suit - it's from the Fall/Winter '98 season and is a size 38 (US size 6). You can't really go wrong with a Chanel suit - it's a classic! The vibrant color prevents it from being too buttoned-up and with a Buy-it-Now price of $490, who's to argue a great lifelong investment? Not I...

Trend Alert

Trend Alert - Special Runway Edition! Mad Hats

Embark on new fashion territory with a mad hat.

Embark on new fashion territory with a mad hat. Hats can add a certain something to an outfit; whether it's topping off a look to be more polished, more street, more cute or more cozy, I feel hats are underutilized. Many fear hats and if this is you, this is the season to break out of your comfort zone and experiment! You can channel Isabella Blow with an artistic hat like at Donna Karan (left), you can fight the freeze with a fur hood à la Marc by Marc Jacobs (center) or you can sass up the town with a knit beret Twinkle style (right). As you can see there's a hat for every occasion so go a little mad with hats this Fall!

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Poll

Fab Ad: Simply Vera for Kohl's

The time when Vera Wang's line for Kohl's will be in stores is fast approaching - only a month or so away until September 9!

The time when Vera Wang's line for Kohl's will be in stores is fast approaching - only a month or so away until September 9! The advertisements for Simply Vera have just popped up and they have a fun Wizard of Oz-based theme. One of the TV ads shows a girl, wearing a Simply Vera outfit and a pair of gold heels, walking on a path strewn with yellow leaves, accompanied by a small dog. She doesn't click her heels together, but the tagline says, "There's no place like Kohl's." Cute!

Kohl's is also planning to launch a Simply Vera Web site accessible through its web site on September 9, to help show how the clothes can be put together. Everything sounds way cute, and better priced, to me - and as far as I can tell from the ads, the clothes look great. I can't wait!

Celebrity Style

Celebrity Style: Hayden Panettiere

Hayden Panettiere looks so cute in her black and white Alice + Olivia dress at the It's a Mall World premiere.

Hayden Panettiere looks so cute in her black and white Alice + Olivia dress at the It's a Mall World premiere. The entire ensemble - from the cinched wristlet to the peep-toe pumps - is very age and event appropriate. Other young Hollywood starlets should take note! And it looks like Hayden's also jumped on the summer braids trend. Love her!

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Love It or Hate It

UGG Australia Classic Tall Metallic Boot: Love It or Hate It?

Just when I thought UGGs couldn't get any uglier, they did!

Just when I thought UGGs couldn't get any uglier, they did! These UGG Australia Classic Tall Metallic Boots, $160, look like a spray-painted version of the classic boots. I mean, who wants two large metallic pillars on their feet? I sure don't. Plus, the UGG trend has been beaten to death so let's just lay it to rest. Are you with me?

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Drew Barrymore

I Want This Wardrobe: Charlie's Angels

Just because the Charlie's Angels are sitting down doesn't mean they're not working.

Just because the Charlie's Angels are sitting down doesn't mean they're not working. After some major ass-kicking, they always regroup to plan their next move. Clearly they have important business to discuss and Drew looks a little worried. But fear not, once their mission is accomplished, they party like rock stars, as evidenced by Cameron's fun-loving Natalie! Copy Cameron's business-cum-sexy look, steal Lucy's slick outfit, or simply bum it like Drew.

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Celebrity Style

Celeb Style: Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon was a vision in white while announcing her new status as Avon Global Ambassador in Beverly Hills.

Reese Witherspoon was a vision in white while announcing her new status as Avon Global Ambassador in Beverly Hills. Wearing a white pencil skirt and tucked-in tank, Reese looked professional yet young and fresh at the same time. She added white lace pumps and simple gold jewelry to complete the look. Shop it all now.

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