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See Taylor Tomasi Hill's First Fashion Editorial as Model

>> Taylor Tomasi Hill has been captured innumerable times for her street style, but recently she sat for The Block, marking her "first experience being in front of the camera as a model.
Taylor Tomasi Hill

>> Taylor Tomasi Hill has been captured innumerable times for her street style, but recently she sat for The Block, marking her "first experience being in front of the camera as a model. It was a bit intimidating at first."

In addition to mugging for photographer Tetsuharu Kubota's camera, Tomasi Hill explained the origins of her trademark red hair: "My mother has sported a fiery red mane for as long as I can remember. While in college, I went home to visit — with bright green streaks in my hair. She took me to the salon and asked if I wanted to try her red. An hour later I was a redhead for life." As for whether she'd ever return to her natural hair color: "I may branch out and try something else one day, but I believe I will always go back to red. My husband will occasionally mention that he would love to see me the way he met me, as a brunette, so one day I will do it for him."

She also talks about her newish gig as Sigerson Morrison's creative consultant: "I am going to be working closely with them to differentiate and refresh their two brands [Sigerson Morrison and Belle]. I’ve always been a fan, and hope that I will eventually see the collections develop into something that has my stamp and flavor."

And the other side project she's got going: "At the moment I am working with Lane Crawford’s fashion director, Sarah Rutson, to create a collection showcasing all my favorites. Pieces that are seasonless, some inspired by vintage treasures that I have had in my closet for years. One is inspired by a dress I wore to my first day on the job at W, Teen Vogue, and then Marie Claire. I will be traveling to Hong Kong in January, when the line is slated to hit shelves."

Celebrity Style

Celeb Style: Rachel Bilson

Rachel Bilson shops in style at Gleson's Market in Los Feliz.

Rachel Bilson shops in style at Gleson's Market in Los Feliz. Her cute and cozy look — Isabel Marant knit sweater, Anlo boyfriend jeans, and Sigerson Morrison gladiators — was perfect for a cool Summer day. Rachel accessorized with classic Ray-Ban wayfarers and a caramel Chloe tote. If you are digging Ms. Bilson's sandals as much as we are, get her exact kicks, glasses, and tote here.

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Taylor Tomasi Hill Tapped to Consult on Sigerson Morrison's New Direction

>> Since losing its original founders last March, Sigerson Morrison has been focusing heavily on refreshing its brand — and now they've enlisted Taylor Tomasi Hill to help.

>> Since losing its original founders last March, Sigerson Morrison has been focusing heavily on refreshing its brand — and now they've enlisted Taylor Tomasi Hill to help. The Marie Claire style and accessories director has been tapped as the company's new creative consultant, and will not only advise on trend direction and concept development for Sigerson Morrison and its secondary line, Belle by Sigerson Morrison, but will also assist on future advertising and marketing initiatives. “Taylor is our style guru. We have such a respect for her and her taste level and trend knowledge and her vision in terms of fashion,” explained Susan Itzkowitz, president of Marc Fisher Footwear, the brand's parent company. The addition of Tomasi Hill is not the only change in motion at the company; a new design team has been established in Italy, and for Spring 2012 both lines will introduce new styles, materials, and silhouettes — as well as slightly lower price points.

photo courtesy of Phil Oh

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Five Foolproof Knee-High Boots for Fall

It's time to bust out those knee-high boots.

It's time to bust out those knee-high boots. Not only will they keep you cozy during the coldest of the nights, our selection of smooth colors and cuts will earn you some major street style cred as well. For the whimsy-driven, a pair of toffee-toned leather cutout boots from Chloe and for the eclectic chic, purple clog boots from Marni.




Left to right: Chloé Cutout Leather boots ($1,295), Stella McCartney Slouch Boots ($398, originally $995), Marni Leather Boots ($474, originally $1,185), Topshop Suede Boots ($250), Sigerson Morrison Cayman Croc-Print Boots ($695)

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Jane Mayle's Fall 2010 Capsule Collection, Kamikaze of Love, Debuts Today

>> After disappearing in February 2009, Jane Mayle is back with a Fall 2010 capsule collection of dresses, coats, tops, handbags, called Kamikaze Full of Love, plus shoes and boots in collaboration with Sigerson Morrison (sketch at left), all launching today at the Sigerson Morrison Laboratory Boutique on 19 East 71st Street in Manhattan.

>> After disappearing in February 2009, Jane Mayle is back with a Fall 2010 capsule collection of dresses, coats, tops, handbags, called Kamikaze Full of Love, plus shoes and boots in collaboration with Sigerson Morrison (sketch at left), all launching today at the Sigerson Morrison Laboratory Boutique on 19 East 71st Street in Manhattan. The line will be available through Oct. 14, and new goods are expected to arrive at the store each week.

Mayle describes the line as "the result [of] only making things because I feel like it rather than being constrained to do so. The pop-up is titled 'Kamikaze of Love' for a reason. The pieces are only those that I want to wear now and don't necessarily work together as a "collection" because I didn't feel the regular dictates of the industry to flesh out a design story for the purposes of things hanging together in any other place than my own closet. This really is my wardrobe of right now."

So does this indicate a return to fashion? "There's so much about this pop-up approach that I find very appealing. It feels very light which is definitely the most appropriate incarnation of Mayle for now. I'm enjoying not knowing if there will be more Mayle in a fashion context and being open to what might come next or what I'm moved to put out there — I'm looking forward to surprising myself. I feel so lucky that I now get to respond to my mood of the moment and create something from that and then move on to another medium or collaboration. That fluidity and variety is bliss! There's a floating sort of ease to the pieces which I'm really enjoying and there were just fabrics I couldn't resist and got me on the subway and up into the garment district again . . . they made me do it!"

Images of the collection can be seen here and here.

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>> Jane Mayle Returning with Pop-Up Shop, Sigerson Morrison Collaboration —Cult favorite designer Jane Mayle shuttered her 10-year-old contemporary line, Mayle, and closed her Manhattan boutique in February 2009, citing the accelerating fashion calendar as the cause.

>> Jane Mayle Returning with Pop-Up Shop, Sigerson Morrison Collaboration —Cult favorite designer Jane Mayle shuttered her 10-year-old contemporary line, Mayle, and closed her Manhattan boutique in February 2009, citing the accelerating fashion calendar as the cause. A year and a half later, it sounds like she's edging her way back — late last week, a message was sent out to her email list: "I wanted to let everyone in on a little secret. Jane Mayle is making a comeback in the form of a pop-up shop in late September. It will last for about 3 weeks. Dresses, coats, tops, handbags, shoes, and boots. A full collection for Fall 2010! Along with this Mayle pop-up, Jane is also collaborating with Sigerson Morrison (uptown) with shoes/boots, and they will also be carrying select pieces from the line." [The Enablers via A NY in PDX, A NY in PDX]

Trend Alert

Trend Alert: Woven Sandals

Collector of woven sandals right here.
Stuart Weitzman at ShopStyle

Collector of woven sandals right here. Can you blame me? Woven leather is not only reminiscent of the master — Bottega Veneta — but also a cue to the '70s and Summer lovin'. Kicking on a pair adds instant flavor to your look, hippie chic done right. Flats, heels, and wedges all look, and feel, good. Easy glamor through your toes.