Met Ball 2017: Rei Kawakubo Comme des Garçons

The 2016 Met Gala’s theme is Manus x Machina, and appropriately, Marchesa tweeted out a collaboration with IBM- and their “Cognitive Dress” in the early morning hours. We’ve seen many memorable looks from past Met Ball themes of Punk and China through the Looking Glass.  I just have Linda Fargo and Sarah Jessica Parker, as […]

Met Ball 2016: Manus X Machina

The 2016 Met Gala’s theme is Manus x Machina, and appropriately, Marchesa tweeted out a collaboration with IBM- and their “Cognitive Dress” in the early morning hours. We’ve seen many memorable looks from past Met Ball themes of Punk and China through the Looking Glass.  I just have Linda Fargo and Sarah Jessica Parker, as…

Retail Detail: Merchandising

This is an assignment for my ParsosnXTeenVogue course. The layout and look of retail space can determine whether or not a shopper notices it at all, let alone finds it appealing, wearable, and enticing enough to try on or purchase.  How the racks are positioned, whether there are mannequins showcasing outfits and how one might mix…

Oscars 2016 Red Carpet Best and Worst Dressed

The Academy Awards 2016 Oscars Red Carpet draws attention from the fashion world- everyone’s looking to see who wore what.  There are always hits and misses, and this year was no exception.  Glamour, beauty, the good, the bad, the fabulous glamorous gowns, and the cheap and inappropriate. Best Dressed Worst Dressed The Good The Bad…

Versace Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2016 MFW FW16

Versace Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2016 womenswear complimented and contrasted the Versace Men’s collection, the pastel pink and blue was present, along with bold blues and yellow, but there was a powerful masculine energy to some of the black looks…think power suit not macho.  Contrast sleeves, bold Gianni-esque prints, herringbone, bondage themes of O-ring zippers…

Agi & Sam London Fashion Week Men’s Fall/Winter 2016 FW16 LFW

Athletic inspired, color blocking, long sleeves, and unique details characterized the Agi & Sam London Fashion Week Men’s Fall/Winter 2016 collection. It was a modern collection, and while I love the layering of some of the looks, there is a bulkiness to the silhouette of the oversized garments, which is intentional but not a good look….

Astrid Andersen London Fashion Week Men’s Fall/Winter 2016 FW16 LFW

Astrid Andersen London Fashion Week Men’s Fall/Winter 2016 collection featured athletic references such as the basketball short inspired pants, and a color palette of black, gray wool, gold and black print, mint green, and red.  I love a graphic print shirt, and the embroidered quilted graphic pullover hoody, which is cool but a bit bulky….

Hardy Aimes Fall/Winter 2016 Men’s London Fashion Week FW16 LFW

Hardy Aimes Fall/Winter 2016 Men’s London Fashion Week collection features classic looks, impeccable tailoring, coats in camel, brown, black; jackets in 50 shades of gray…and gingham,  and a burnt orange with contrast notched lapel. It’s more classic and basic than what we’re seeing from other designers for FW16 LFW…safe. It’s 

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…

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…