Vena Cava
Trend Alert: Zippy Tops
If zippered jeans or shoes weren't your flavor, give zippy tops a try. The way I see it, zippered tops — a la tanks, tees, tunics — are a low-commitment, high-style risk. There are tons of affordable options for you to experiment with and major fashion points to be earned.
Trend Alert: Two-Toned Fringe
The Avatar premiere in LA brought out a bevy of beauties, but one star in particular caught my attention: Zoe Saldana. The actress pulled off yet another astronomical look in a strapless Versace dress and Brian Atwood pumps. Peep the cool two-toned fringe on her frock.
Trend Alert: Stormy Prints
My new go-to cocktail is a Dark and Stormy. Imagine yourself in a dim dive, drinking one of those bad boys, in a stormy print. Tough stuff.
Look Book Love: Vena Cava, Fall '09
After witnessing their Spring collection, my obsession with Vena Cava grows. Let's immerse ourselves into their Fall look book shall we? This collection of modern feminine pieces is composed of structured leather jackets, soft silk frocks, printed tops with hard edge embellishments, and streamlined skirts.
2010 Spring New York Trend Alert: Naranja
Though I don't have a lot of it in my closet (do any of us?), I quite enjoy naranja, aka orange. It's optimistic, energizing, youthful — it is FitSugar's color, after all. Amongst all the white, neutrals, and grays of Spring, orange stood out to me at once.
2010 Spring New York Fashion Week: Vena Cava
Vena Cava always does things a little differently. Both in show presentation and clothing inspiration; that's why they are a growing fashion force. Vena Cava was at Milk Studios — where numerous designers are showing this time around — and I arrived promptly on time because I heard rumblings the designers were doing a runway show in lieu of their usual presentation style.
Online Sale Alert! Big Markdowns at Otte
A recent visit to the Otte boutique in NYC — yes, I bought some goodies — lured me to check out its online site. Right now, the sale section is bursting at the seams with designer items from the likes of Alexander Wang, Phillip Lim, and See by Chloe marked up to 70 percent off. Vena Cava hardly goes on sale so I better jump on this Slime Tank ($177, originally $295).
Nicky Hilton Sports and Supports Gap/CFDA
Considering Nicky Hilton consistently wore Matthew Williamson for H&M before it came out, I'm not surprised that she's the first celebrity to jump on the Gap CFDA Design Editions line. Girl knows her fashion. She recently went out in LA wearing Vena Cava's Khaki Zip Dress ($88).
Celebrity Style: Kim Kardashian
Last night, Kim Kardashian and boyfriend Reggie Bush had a date at the Staples Center, where the LA Lakers hit the court. Far from sporty, Kim looked modern chic in a gorgeous Vena Cava silk tank (on sale!) and an off-white leather jacket. Sticking with the neutral theme, she accessorized with a gray patent quilted bag and gray Christian Louboutin boots.
Fab Ad: Gap Design Editions, Summer '09
I was on the fence when I first peeped Gap's latest Design Editions team-up, but seeing its ad campaign has changed my outlook. Shot by Craig McDean, the shots feature models Raquel Zimmerman, Anna Jagodzinska, Arlenis Sosa, and Coco Rocha wearing khaki collaborations from Alexander Wang, Vena Cava's Lisa Mayock and Sophie Buhai, and Albertus Swanepoel. I love the fun, no-fuss fashion angle and the clothes — which retail between $40 - $88 — look cute and wearable.
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