October 5, 2011
by fashion pulse contributor
[Image via Style.com]
Rick Owens
Martyrdom and fashion don’t normally go hand-in-hand, but Rick Owens SS12 runway displayed a sacrificial, spiritual vibe, perhaps with a touch of Owens’ signature dark side and a cynicism. Models, or “electrocuted martyrs” were bonded in sleek, slender gowns and skirts. Black and white, to the extreme, with the occasional rusty-orange, the collection certainly got us thinking about a pure dressing aesthetic, whatever that may mean to each individual.
[Image via Style.com]
Chanel
This season, Chanel keeps it title as a fashion powerhouse, not that we would ever doubt Karl Lagerfeld’s genius for a second. Runway-turned-underwater adventure, the all-white set was extravagantly contrasted by the icy pastels of the clothing. A lot of cream, mint green, baby pink, and dusty blue combined with fluffy skirts that were softly feminine and not a bit prissy. Puffed shoulders were carved out delicately and softly while the house’s signatures such as practical dresses, skirts, boxy tweed jackets, and swimwear naturally took its turn down the runway.
-Alana Quagliariello
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May 19, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
As previously mentioned, my best friend and I went to South Beach for a long weekend girls getaway, which resulted in fun in the sun, AMAZING food, and last but not least, shopping. Miami has it’s share of specialty chain, high-end, and boutique shops, however the place I was most excited about checking out was The Webster. The gorgeous three-level art deco boutique which I believe used to be a hotel houses an incredibly cool mix of sportswear with luxury goods in a nonchalant, approachable manner that I have yet to truly encounter in my hometown of NYC. Upon entering the boutique, visitors are greeted by a bar on the left of the “lounge area” which offers drinks of the alcoholic and caffeinated variety, as well a small staircase to the contemporary and sportswear section where favorites from Tom Binns, Suno, Acne, Lisa Marie Fernandez,and more can be found.
I rarely see so many superstars of luxury fashion on racks next to each other in an independent boutique setting; I loved perusing the offerings from Chanel, Lanvin, and Balenciaga, which ranged from apparel to accessories and footwear. Upon confessing my love of Balenciaga to a sales associate, he insisted I try on the shoes, even though I made it clear I wasn’t about to drop at least $800 on shoes that day. He also found a gorgeous pair of wedges for my friend, and showed us some of the latest bags in interesting fabrications and shapes. And it wasn’t because he thought he was going to get a sale out of us; it was genuine and quite evident that he truly loved fashion and sensed a kindred spirit, and was sincerely proud of The Webster’s unique positioning and offerings.
February 4, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
Stiletto Jungle found the perfect Spring platform pump — the Report Signature Calyer Slatted Pump.
Allie is Wired has a first look at the new Britney Spears Femme Fatale album cover.
BagBliss is in love with the effortlessly cool Stella McCartney Falabella
Proenza Schouler is THE it bag designer of the moment, and Bag Snob has the perfect Keep All for you!
Beauty Snob has Cartier de Lune, a gorgeous scent to take you through late winter and into spring.
Coquette is drooling over Lucky Magazine’s February cover girl, Nicole Richie and her vintage Chanel bag collection.
Fashion Pulse Daily picks its favorite styles from the Loeffler Randall Spring 2011 Collection – which one is yours?
The Jet Set Girls are partnering with Olay to give away five Olay Professional Pro-X Advanced Cleansing Systems!
KRISTOPHER DUKES is using ZEO Smartwake Alarm.
Stilettos tone your legs better than Fit Flops–science proves it! SHEfinds rounded up the very best stilettos and pumps to make your life easier.
Second City Style has two points of view in He Said/She Said: The SAG Awards Red Carpet.
Shopping and Info loves the Isabel Marant leather jacket seen on Kate Moss in Elle Magazine.
The Beauty Stop checks out the new Texas Collection by OPI.
The Shoe Goddess has found the perfect Christian Louboutin cork wedge!
October 14, 2010
by Julia DiNardo
[Images via Elle.com]
Regarded by many as the best show of the season, Karl Lagerfeld surely had an outing of frou and froth amid a lavish set of a garden, complete with three large fountains.The root of the inspiration was derived from the film Last Year at Marienbad, a film that Coco Chanel herself had created costumes for. While the 80-person orchestra played contemporary ditties, the clothes harked back to Chanel signatures of yore, sculpted anew with slimmer silhouettes and subversive detailing such as ostentatious fringe, holes, and revealing sheerness paired up with cut out shapes. The major message to walk away with from this collection is that while Lagerfeld adheres to the chiffon, black, and tweed signatures, he somehow manages to breathe new life into a line that boasted over 80 models and looks for Spring 2011.
-Julia DiNardo