Topshop has announced a new designer collaboration. Not with me, sillies! Instead, the U.K.-based fast-fashion chain struck a deal with 27-year-old British designer J.W. Anderson. Apparently, he’s an up-and-comer, but he’s certainly not a Margiela, Lagerfeld or Versace as far as name recognition goes. The latter three designers/design houses have all worked with H&M, a…
Great Minds Think Alike … About Embroidered Boots
I’ve always wanted a pair of embroidered vintage Golo boots. Aren’t they spectacular? These suede Jimmy Choo boots remind me of the Golos … … but the Choos are more subtle, with less embroidery and muted colors. I’m going to hold out for the eye-catching originals.
Best Use of a Previously Worn Wedding Dress
Rapper Nas posed with his ex-wife Kelis’s green wedding gown on the cover of his new album. Gotta love a fashion statement like that. While I’m amused by Nas’s recycling of the gown, I’m on Team Kelis, as far as music goes. She has a lot of good songs, but I think this is my…
What I Ate in London Last Week
Today’s Must-Have Accessory: 3D Glasses
Gorgeous rapper Gangsta Boo told me I was going to like “Rollin,” the new video by Drumma Boy, featuring B-Hav and Boo herself. When I saw the video was in 3D, I thought, “Boo was right. This is cool. I need to get some 3D glasses so I can appreciate it.” Then, at about 4:24…
The More Rings, the Merrier
One of the definitions of “minimal” is “barely adequate,” so I can’t condone minimalism when it comes to jewelry, especially rings. Rings are my favorite jewels because the wearer can easily look at them the whole day unlike, say, earrings, which require a mirror. The more rings, the merrier. The most rings I’ve worn simultaneously…
Hot for Jeremy Scott, Sympathetic to Nicki Minaj
I’ve always had a passion for whimsical fashion. Designer Jeremy Scott‘s work definitely has a sense of humor, so I’ve often admired it, though I haven’t purchased anything yet. Maybe I’ll rectify that because, once again, I’m salivating over one of his pieces — a Rainbow Brite-worthy jacket worn by Nicki Minaj. I wouldn’t wear…
“Wear What You Want” Icon: Grace Jones
Grace Jones has always been a “Wear What You Want” icon … CLICK FOR THE FAMOUS “ISLAND LIFE” ALBUM COVER BY JEAN-PAUL GOUDE … but anyone who didn’t know that got schooled by Jones’s performance at Monday’s Diamond Jubilee concert in London. For the celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s 60 years on the English throne,…
Just When I Thought I Was Out …
… they pull me back in. I truly believed I had quit flower pinching for good. I hadn’t pinched a flower since 2011. But I could not resist these peonies. Send me back to Flower-Pinchers Anonymous!
Looking for a Few Good Women (Wearing Wedge Sneakers)
Fashion bloggers: You still have a little time to send me outfit photos featuring your wedge sneakers for a story I’m doing. (I’ll take photos of other fancy-schmancy sneakers too.) I was just in Paris for a few days and saw wedges and other chic kicks everywhere. I know you bloggers are on it! Hit…