The fashion press were all over themselves about this one. Yes, I am a huge fan of Prada. I have been known to covet pieces from the collections in the past, but this time Muicca, you’ve gone too far. Truly, if anyone else with a bit less power and a lot less pedigree showed this collection we would be laughing, if we bothered to look at it at all.
In the words of celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe, ” It’s bananas! I DIE”
What do you think?
photos: Style.com
We haven’t even packed up our summer clothes yet, and Spring 2011 fashions have been parading down the runway for the past few weeks. Being in this business, we always have to think ahead of the curve. Many companies work as much as a year in advance, sourcing fabrics, designing styles and refining their collections. Sometimes we are tired of it, before we even get a chance to wear it!
This season, one of the biggest trends is the also the easiest to incorporate into your wardrobe NOW! Hint: it’s something you probably already own, and it is both timely and timeless…the white shirt!
Shown by designers in a myriad of looks, it is one of the must haves of the season.
Tuck it into a skirt, pants or shorts and belt the waist. Roll up your sleeves and unbutton a few buttons. Make sure it’s perfectly pressed, and fitted to a T.
photo: Tommy Hilfiger via Style.com
I am infatuated with my new skirt. It’s just a simple stretchy tube covered with black sequins but it’s filled with wardrobe possibilities.
I wore it to a presentation last week with a crisp white shirt and a fitted black blazer. It’s the outfit equivalent of a mullet; business on top and a party on the bottom! *
Next I wore it out running around with a basic white tee, black converse sneakers and a pinstriped men’s fedora. The look was casual, yet unexpected.
I am plotting all the ways I can style this little tube of versatility for fall.
Tights and a black turtleneck sweater… a boyfriend cardigan and boots. How about a denim shirt and a leather jacket? The options seem endless.
The key to wearing a piece like this is to throw it off balance. Taking it too seriously could result in looking like Liza Minnelli or a Rockette. Treat it like a pair of jeans that can take you anywhere you want to go. Mix it up with unexpected pieces, but keep them simple and clean. Like most divas, this skirt does not like to compete with other glamorous items for attention.
As summer drags on we all need a little pick me up from time to time. Mine came in the form a little sequined skirt.
* don’t try this at home unless you are in a creative field
photo: courtesy of Express
Marc Jacobs is probably, indisputably the greatest fashion genius in our midst today. He is not only responsible for his eponymous Marc Jacobs collection, but also for the Marc by Marc Jacobs lines for men and women, and the ever exquisite Louis Vuitton collections for men and women. Not to mention the covetable shoes and handbags sold under all 3 labels. With that much to do, he deserves a tiny little slip once in awhile.
So this addition’s lapse in sartorial taste features a look from Mr. Jacobs Fall 2010 collection under his own name. What suburban housewife hasn’t seen this one on the embarrassed Mom who got caught doing morning school drop off with her coat tossed over her nightgown, hovering in the car, hoping to go unnoticed? I mean, this can’t be a good look on anyone, can it?
BTW, we in New York CIty are not immune to bad “taking the kids to school ” looks. Since we don’t have cars, they tend to be gym clothes, no makeup and a less than fresh ponytail.
photo: style.com
I just realized that Indigo Jones had a birthday and I missed it!!! Last year, on July 14,2009, we typed our first post. It’s all been a great experiment since then…writing about whatever moved us, and trying to keep up with all of you while life threw us curve balls. So, one year , 126 posts and 102 comments later, here we are.
Thanks for sharing this journey with us. Stay tuned for more food, fashion, family,fitness and life. It’s been a great year!
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Trendy retailer Abercrombie & Fitch were forced to close two Manhattan stores this week, due to a bed bug infestation.
The Hollister store in New York’s Soho area was closed for 3 days, and the South Street Seaport outpost of Abercrombie closed yesterday.
Bedbugs, it seems are nocturnal creatures, and the dark clubby environment of the shops are prime breeding ground for the insects, with lots of clothing for them to snuggle up in.
The problem is, that they are tiny and hard to detect. They travel easily in clothing and handbags, and have no qualms about making themselves at home in new locations. Like their friends head lice, it is about transmission, not cleanliness, and they are very difficult to get rid of.
Abercrombie has stated that they will take back any purchases, and quarantine them before returning them to their headquarters in Ohio. This may help them avoid further inter-company spread, but if someone brought them home, they are probably already infested. I shudder to think about the other stores and offices in the area where they might have been taken inadvertently. The possibilities of a mass outbreak in New York are unfathomable.
Should you see signs of bedbugs, call an exterminator immediately. Do not take your clothing to a friend’s home or hotel unless it has just been washed and dried at high heat and put into a sealed plastic bag immediately.
Photo: Glasshouse Images
The Louis Vuitton collection for Fall 2010 was perhaps one of the most spectacular shown. Designed by Marc Jacobs, it celebrated the woman, and her form. The silhouettes, reminiscent of the late 40′s into the 50′s were absolutely exquisite. All of them, except this one. Oh Marc, what were you thinking here? I mean, if I had a chance to walk the red carpet, the last thing I would want to wear is a skirt inspired by Little Bo Peep, and a shapeless sweater.
I guess when you turn out collections for men and women under 3 different labels, you are entitled to an error in sartorial judgement once in a while.
photo: Style.com
Karl Lagerfeld is known for his namesake collection, as well as his work for the house of Chanel. A renowned tastemaker, with a love for the theatrical, Lagerfeld has had a profound effect on the world of fashion.
Lagerfeld showed his Fall 2010 collection on an iceberg, recreated in Paris for the show. In an oddly executed collection, featuring lots of fur and folk influences, it veered strongly into ridiculous territory. Really Karl? Who did you design this for? Yetis who lunch? Fur pants? Not exactly flattering, comfortable or practical, let alone the social- political implications of wearing fur.
We all make bad choices, but frankly, this one was a doozy!
photo: style.com
Last week, a friend posted a query on Facebook: “ My 5th grader is mad at me because I won’t let her wear eyeliner. Am I wrong?”
At least 10 people responded immediately telling her that she was indeed, not wrong at all. A few suggested letting her daughter wear blush, lip-gloss and a light coat of mascara as a compromise.
Today, as I was reading the New York Times ‘Thursday Styles” section, I stumbled upon an article discussing the same topic.
According to NPD Group, a consumer research company, the use of cosmetics in tween girls is up this year. Statistically, 18% of all 8-12 year olds are wearing mascara, 15% are wearing eyeliner, and 15 % are wearing lipstick.
Over 66% of the girls polled credited a family member or adult family friend with helping them acquire and apply their makeup.
While adult makeup sales are down, the use of tween and teen makeup is growing steadily. As we question the motivation of our little Lolitas trying to appear older, it is important to note the actual health risks of cosmetic use in children.
In a recent study done by the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, girls younger than age 10 with early onset of puberty had a high incidence of endocrine disruptors found in some nail polishes and cosmetics. There is also concern over skin damage caused by the chemicals in makeup, and the potential allergic reactions suffered by the overly sensitive skin of a child.
Some companies, such as Neutrogena, use different formulations in products marketed to a younger clientele, although they declined to share their proprietary technology in the article.
As I watch my own daughter teeter on the cusp of being a baby and an adolescent simultaneously, I struggle with keeping her innocence and letting her be her own person. I have found that my instincts are my best guide. Knowing that there are potential health risks involved will help me make an informed decision when the situation arises.
Even some of the best fashion designers in the world have off moments. Today we premiere a new feature about the occasional lapses in sartorial judgment by some of the best in the business.
Reed Krakoff, the creative genius behind the renaissance of Coach, and a Ralph Lauren /Tommy Hilfiger alumni, premiered his first collection under his own label for Fall 2010.
Here we see his suspendered fur pouches shown over a simple sweater and trouser. Really Reed? Really? I mean, what woman wants to have straps pulled across her bust and 2 large poufs of fur accentuating her hips?
photo: style.com
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