The hot color combination for spring is pink and acid yellow. It first caught my eye at J. Crew. Then I noticed it at a store called Strawberry Jam. Yoox has a Versace jacket that combines the two. You could pair these adorable Chloe shoes from Intermix with a yellow dress from Shopbop.The inspiration for…
Gold, Guns and Zombies
Gold prices hit a new high this week, topping $1,000 an ounce. Global economic and political instability increases demand for gold, which is seen as a safe haven. I’m always amused the people who take it a little too far — the ones that truly believe the apocalypse coming and that gold will be the…
For the Fashion Forward People
I KNOW some of you bloggers could pull off these looks. “Genie” pants by C.neeon Tunic and leggings by C.neeon I like these boots. Bronze platform boot by Tata-Naka All available at Fatal.
Email With Hairstylist, a Day After Haircut
WendyB (emailing from a midtown street): “Some queen just told me my hair was ‘faboo.’”Keith (hairstylist extraordinaire): “That’s like 10 people saying it!”
Helpful Hints for Owners of Precious Items
I can’t remember which blog originally tipped me off to the Prada Fairy Bag controversy, but thanks! The ink on the bags can bleed if it gets wet. Prada apparently didn’t know that when they started selling the bags. Now they know, thanks to customer complaints, and hopefully salespeople are warning new customers. There is…
No, Really, Cut It Out
I think the cut-out wedge is a funny little trend. I wrote about some of the more expensive versions here. This shoe is more moderately priced. BCBGirls Proud Wedge, $97.99 , heels.com Via Trendinista And if you’re really thrifty, Target has a version. Xhilaration Tonia Wedge Sandals, $17.99, Target.com I think this proves that manufacturers…
B Is for Bargain
Boleyn Necklace in 18K yellow and rose gold and diamonds© Wendy Brandes 2007-2008(Photo by John Muggenborg) I am now doing my Anne Boleyn necklace in sterling silver with no diamonds for $300, a steal compared to the $9,000 gold and diamond version! The pendant from the top of the crown to the bottom of the…
Christian Francis Roth Archives, Part III
Welcome to the end of National Roth Posting Month. It didn’t feel like a month, did it? It felt more like three days. That’s because we were having so much fun! Before I present the rest of my Christian Francis Roth fashion photos, I’d like to make two comments. The first is that Christian Francis…
Tags. I Has Them.
Micgar over at C3 Fun recently assaulted me with an 8-themed tag. Luckily he didn’t wield a 100-themed tag, because that is a capital offense. Here you go, Micgar. 8 Things I Am Passionate About Jewelry Favorite fashion designers Queens Dogs Feminism My idol, Coco Avoiding bad movies Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate 8 Things I…
Best Wishes to the (Soon-to-Be) Bride
ENC of Observationmode is too shy to make a big deal of it herself, so I’m making a fuss for her: She’s getting married on March 20! Stop by her blog to leave your best wishes, but not your congratulations. Traditionally, you say “Congratulations” to the groom because he’s managed to find a woman who…