September 25, 2008
by fashionpulse
We’ve got some great posts this week from our Week in Chic group of favorite fashion/beauty/lifestyle/ online publications and blogs:
- Fashion Pulse reviews the Calvin Klein Spring/Summer 2009 Collection!
- Fashiontribes: Valentino Haute Couture gets a fabulous coffeetable book tribute.
- My It Things: We are giving away $1,000 to shop at RueLaLa.com for the best blog post about fall fashion trends.
September 25, 2008
by fashionpulse
Poor Suede, we’ll miss you and are sorry you got the axe! As Season 5 of Project Runway is coming to a close, we were ready to see Kenley go this episode, just as we were ready for Joe Faris to leave last time. She’s sticking around for at least another week, quite true to Project Runway‘s motif of keeping “the drama” around until the end. No one though, should ever disrespect dear Tim Gunn, and for that alone, we were ready to see Kenley pack up and head out. Although Korto is wildly talented, it just seemed also that Jerrell had this challenge in the bag as the winner– what happened?? Stay tuned for more “ins and outs” of Project Runway, and for the time being, check out the fabulous coverage of the five finalists’ shows at Bryant Park, compliments of Nitrolicious.com.
September 24, 2008
by fashionpulse
With an almost completely stark white color palette that eventually delved into champagne, beige, and silver, Francisco Costa’s Calvin Klein collection let the shape of his garments do the talking this season. Shoulders harked back to a ‘80s padded aesthetic, and while some dresses were boxy, others looked as if they were simply draped sheets –- a pure ode to minimalism! Still, we felt the pieces were innovative and most definitely a work of modern art. It was refreshing to see a designer play with new proportions, instead of recycling old one, any easy move to do, considering the archive trove at Calvin Klein. We were most intrigued by a white cocktail dress whose straps looked they were carefully twisted into a 3-D triangle on one side, and a cube on the other.
September 23, 2008
by fashionpulse
This year at the Emmy Awards, Fashion Pulse discovered that the red carpet twinkled and sparkled with various gems and baubles not found on the hottest prime-time celebs’ necks, wrists, or ears. Instead, we found quite a bit of bling on their gowns! Lauren Conrad made her own simply-designed dress memorable and unique with the addition of a diamond flower brooch. Stars like Holly Hunter and Brooke Shields also went from boring to dazzling with the same brooch trend, and others, such as Hayden Panettiere, Heidi Klum, and Kate Walsh simply radiated with their gem-encrusted frocks.
Previously, we considered the perfect placement for brooches to be inside our grandmother’s jewelry box or at vintage shops, but as we learned from the Emmys last night, it’s time to bring the trend back! We found some inexpensive and stylish pins so you can be the belle of the ball (or office), too! Affix this Black Studded Brooch from Mango to a dress to add a gothic feel for $29. A pink or yellow Flower Brooch from Jessica McClintock is perfect for spring ($32). Next, this Forever 21 Studded Bow Pin ( $7.80) is chic and classy, while the Faux-Quartz Star Pin from J.Crew ($65) is sure to make you stand out in a crowd.
