Roberto Cavalli Pre-Fall 2018

The Roberto Cavalli Pre-Fall 2018 collection marks a shift in the brand’s visual style.  It seems that Paul Surridge, the new creative director (Vogue ’18), succeeds in taming the wild animal that is Cavalli and its prints- almost everything is salable, marketable, wearable.  There is a marked difference between this and recent Cavalli collections which really…

Nicholas K New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2016 NYFW FW16

Nicholas K New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2016 runway show looks like a goth pirate Gypsy ship docked backstage.  Black looks, kimono belts, long and mini fingerless gloves, headbands and scarves, asymmetry, satin dresses, contrast paneled leather pants, black on black leather shearling jackets, long velvet coats, an amazing shirt collar skirt tied with the…

Tiger of Sweden London Fashion Week Men’s Fall/Winter 2016 FW16 LFW

Tiger of Sweden’s London Fashion Week Men’s Fall/Winter 2016 Collection oozed chic…those damn Swedes do fashion so well.   Wool and cashmere suiting and coats, velvet jackets and suits in a gorgeous rosé peachy tone, subtle blue and black plaids and a tonal suit that’s the most fabulous plaid in history, pinstriped suits- both subtle…

Nasir Mazhar Fall/Winter 2016 FW16 LFW

Nasir Masher’s Spring/Summer 2016 collection was basically all black and pretty basic…  I feel as if the stand out looks of the collection were the little bolero (what would we call it?), and the unimpressive shawl-lapel jacket.  …not much else to say about this collection.

Nordstrom Haul: MAC Enchanted Eve, TopMan, Clinique…

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqY0_WNyAzw&w=560&h=315] My Nordstrom Haul: I bought a Top Man Hooded Knit Cape and Wide Brim Hat- getting ready for the Spring/Summer 2016 Boho Chic 70’s Trend; a Mac Enchanted Eve Mineralize Brush Set; Sole Society Fold-Over Tote Bag; and Clinique All About Eyes Concealer, which  I bought to deal with puffiness as it works for both…

Googoo For Lady Gaga’s V Mag Cover & Spread #ladygaga

Lady Gaga featured on one of the many covers of V Magazine, which also include McQueen, and Karl Lagerfeld and Hedi Slimane- who photographed one another.  Each cover is really chic, and truly as iconic as the icons it portrays.

New Year: Lifestyle Revamp- Style, Fitness, & Beauty

For the new year, you and I are going to revamp our style, whip our butts into shape, and beautify with hair and make-up make-overs! Big changes are coming in fashion and beauty, and I have my very own fitness and beauty routines to share with you. Fashion & Style: We’re going to enjoy the…

Fashion Rebel: American Gypsy 

  Gypsy Personified: as I am an American Gypsy, I was inspired by New Age & Occult Symbolism, referencing the pop culture notion of the Gypsy. Tools of divination in my outfit: Ouija Planchett Necklace, Ouija & Palm Reader Tank Top, Crystal Ball Necklace, contrasted by the whimsy of the pastel goth inspiration, ring pop ring,…

Shopping: Giftcard Grabs

    I received a very generous Nordstrom gift card from a family member. The things that caught my eye: Topman Cape. Topman Bowler. Peter Thomas Roth Un-wrinkle Turbo. Fold-Over Tote- Ive been dreaming about a fold-over for years. MAC Enchanted Eve Mineralize Makeup Brushes. Clinique All About Eyes Concealer.              

Neo Nineties: Reinventing Retro

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEJdkk06Ju0&w=560&h=315]The nineties are back in full swing, and we see many different references to a time gone bye. Plaid, leather pants, goth, grunge, smudged eyeliner- not to mention the subculture play on the era, with pastel goth, soft grunge, neo goth. For my Parsons Teen Vogue Assignment, I created a Pinterest with the same…