Sunday, February 14, 2010

Hollywood Makeover: From Fashion Disaster to Slick, Chic and Glamorous

Whoever said “You can’t change a man” clearly didn’t have these stylish sistas in mind. The likes of Ashton, David and Will were fashion-disaster zones before, but enter Demi, Victoria and Jada and suddenly, the world is their catwalk!

























Dude, Where’s My Stylist? Circa 2001 BD (Before Demi), goofball Ashton Kutcher had a penchant for greasy locks and ill-fitting suits.

Marais USA Boots = Step Back Into The '90s

($49, Marais, MariasUSA.com)
It's 1993 all over again up in here. I'm not saying you need to go get all frayed flannel-y and cut off a pair of Lee Jeans. I'm just saying that I recently bought these Marais USA super-soft faux leather army boots (they're like a kinder, gentler Doc Marten), and they were SUCH a wise winter purchase. And that I've been wearing opaque black tights on the regular. And wishing I had the My So-Called Life box set. And that I'm listening to The Sugarcubes.

Joan Collins x Alexis Bittar


Because I live a VERY glamorous life -- trust me -- I was walking down the unBELIEVABLY chic streets of East Broadway at 8:50 or so in the morning one recent morning, en route to the FINEST post office in Lower Manhattan -- the Knickerbocker branch, where you're always greeted with a smile -- and on the makeshift walkway next to all of the not-at-all gritty ongoing construction, I passed a splintery wooden board with THIS snipe -- JOAN EFFING COLLINS for ALEXIS BITTAR. It was like the heavens had parted and a rainbow unfurled and splashed out across a fucking wooden board. My FAVORITE 1980s power dresser and power bitch for my favorite jewelry designer, Alexis Bittar. Lucite, shoulder pads, a frosted smoky eye, and unbridled backstabbing and rage = LOVE, no?

Find out more about this holy hybrid came to be on Alexis Bittar's blog.

Alexander McQueen







After Thursdays shocking news that Alexander McQueen has passed away I thought I would share some of his amazing designs here. Alexander McQueen was such a gifted and creative designer. The fashion industry won't be the same without him.

Man Fashion Belts: Back To Basic

Men Fashion Belt is a wearing accessories that is essential of most semi formal and formal dress code. It creates additional attraction to any wearing apparels. It can make an outfit totally different in style for a great looking. Today's belts come from a variety of designers and styles as well as a multitude of prices ranges. Whether you have to wear your belt for work or dress code, or simply like the look of a belt, you can learn how to wear it properly and complete your outfit.


Identify your occasion. A formal occasion, professional environment, or a semi-formal occasion will always call for a belt. Wear a leather or other classy material for less formal occasions. Select a cloth, or other variety of casual material for daily wear.


Choose a color for your belt. Wear a black belt with every black suit or dark colored pant. Match a brown belt to khaki or other variety of brown. Use your style judgment for other colors like white, navy blue, or greens to ensure that your belt complements your outfit rather than contrasts it. Wear any belt with jeans.

 


Wrap your belt through all belt loops on your pants, bringing the tail around your waist to the front. Secure you belt by placing the tail end into the buckle and securing with the metal prongs or fastener. Ensure that your belt is tight enough to keep your pants up, but loose enough so as to allow your waist to be uncompressed.

Friday, February 12, 2010

Barneys New York Warehouse Sale



It has begun...Barneys epic Warehouse Sale. 50-75% Off Clothing, Shoes and Accessories.

Thursday, February 11th Thru Sunday, February 28th
Thu. Feb 11th + Fri. Feb 12th 8am-9pm
Weekdays 10am-9pm, Weekends 10am-7pm
Sun. Feb 28th, 10am-7pm

255 West 17th Street
Between 7th + 8th Avenue

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Benetton Ad Campaign Casting



Benetton is looking for you. Yes you. For their new ad campaign. They are looking for something new and different, unconventional and surprising. You can post your photos online in the look-book as well as post a video to express your personality. The top 100 looks (based on user voting) will receive 200 euro in Benetton vouchers and will be featured in a book about global style. A jury will select the top 20 contestants and fly them to New York for the Benetton Fall/Winter campaign 2010 photoshoot. For more information visit Benetton Casting.