Vicuña: Wealth in Wool

In modern history, the animals rightfully owning the en vogue skins and furs have literally been hunted to the brink extinction; and in at least 13 cases, made extinct!!!  That’s right, we totally wiped out a species- the Steller’s Sea Cow, which is similar to dugongs and manatees.   Whenever a species is targeted for its…

Fendi Spring/Summer 2017

Laser cuts, stripes galore, intricately gorgeous bags, the Fendi Spring/Summer 2016 runway show was full of utilitarian pockets, voluminous sleeves, truly wearable takes on the PJ’s movement, and how Karl can anything be without shade(s)? There was something odd about those aprons…err- slip dress mutations, and I can only see them serving as a cover…

Fendi Couture FW16 Fall/Winter 2016

Romantic, feminine, with flowing embellished and embroidered dresses and coats seemingly inspired by Asian trends and mixed with story book illustrations, the Fendi Couture FW16 Fall/Winter 2016 collection was ornate and delicate, and rather graphic as well.  While I didn’t like the blue cape I loved the art nouveau illustrations on it. **Warning- Graphic description:  I…

Ethics in Beauty & Fashion

I found myself wondering, while washing my makeup brushes, are these Cruelty Free?  I’m so against fur I know I’ve never bought it, but could natural fiber brushes be a source I overlooked?        Ethics in fashion and beauty has, in recent times, been referred to as one of those topics with which, “where…

Faux Sho

I love my new Forever 21 Faux Fur Collared Moto Jacket- I’ve been craving faux fur, and am glad the fur collar detaches because I can always wear it as a regular moto jacket. I also feel good about it being PU, as I’ve shifted from things like calfskin designer shoes- which made me feel…