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Date: October 15. Venue: MACY’s (Herald Square) Mexican-American rock guitarist Carlos Santana has built a solid career that dates back to the 1960s (most notably Woodstock 69’), and is a founding father in music for mixing African Rhythm, Blues, Jazz, Latin and Rock. Winner of 14 Grammies (3 of them Latin) and the first songwriter […]
Read MoreThursday, May 10th at 6pm, two New York City fashion events simultaneously launched. I entered 521 5th Avenue for The Tourist x Burkman Brothers Launch Event at Urban Outfitters, hosted by design-duo Ben & Doug Burkman. Ben and Doug both started their careers at The GAP before launching their brand, the Burkman Bros Collection. With […]
Read MoreOn November 21st 2011, special guest and Gaga Workshop collaborator Nicola Formichetti (Creative Director of Thierry Mugler/Lady Gaga Fashion Director) watched along with invited guests, as Lady Gaga opened the rope into her very first workshop at Barneys New York. The most anticipated workshop is finally here… and here I am to take you on […]
Read More(Reminisce) Helmut Lang (Pre-Fall 2011): The minimalist look defines Helmut Lang, standing as living proof that less is definitely more. Draped dresses in olive and taupe are effortlessly enticing. A collarless leather jacket adds a rebel touch to a long dress. Sleeveless black and blackened-gold bellowy blouses render a relax feel. A light-gray suede zipper-jacket […]
Read MoreAlexander McQueen (Pre-Fall 2011): Sarah Burton is deeply inspired by the spirit of Alexander McQueen, and thru her feminine insight, she draws a softer image to his fashion line. Alexander McQueen (Bi-Colour Military Silk Shirt): There’s a boyish ruggedness to this shirt. For a downtown look, match with black stovepipe jeans, zipper leather jacket, leather […]
Read MoreYves Saint Laurent (Black Mamba Gold-Plated Snake-Skin Effect Cuff): The Black Mamba is notorious. Undisputedly the longest venomous snake in Africa, the fastest in the world, aggressiveness by nature and undoubtedly feared by many. Wear this bracelet to awaken your inner prowess. Leave bystanders breathless as you pair this cuff with a figure-enhancing shift dresses, […]
Read MoreFashion’s Night Out tops itself each year with so many events and so little time. I thought long and hard about what venue I’d attend and set my sights on Alexander McQueen, which would then be followed by Nicola. On my visit to Alexander McQueen, the boutique presented their guests with a Fashion’s Night Out […]
Read MoreSeptember 2011 VOGUE Beauty Japan features models wearing exaggerated liner, (very reminiscent of Zac Posen Beauty Fall 2010), thanks to Lady Gaga’s makeup strategy in her music video “Edge of Glory.” CHANEL Pre-Fall was inspired by Empress Theodora from the Byzantium (an Eastern Roman Empire said to be Christian and predominately Greek-speaking) explaining much of […]
Read MoreThere’s a black lace movement on the rise. In recent reports, Jason Wu welcomed the black veil for Fall 2011 and now Chanel Haute Couture enlightens us on a smaller scale with lace eyes. I particularly like this look because of how low-maintenance it is. Simply grab a piece of lace fabric, cut into a […]
Read MoreThe fabulous Daphne Guinness has evoked a love for veils, stating “It’s less pretentious than sunglasses… It gives you that slight distance from things. Everything’s a bit grainy, like a super-eight film.” Well said Daphne! Other fashion-forward divas such as Lady Gaga have embraced the veil. Even Jason Wu introduced it for his Fall 2011 […]
Read MoreA look Gwen Stefani would love. –> Translation: FUN! Giambattista Valli (leopard-print silk-organza top): Match this top with black, white, red or blue denim, pencil skirts, dress pants and shorts. ACNE (skin high-rise skinny jeans): Works best with solid and graphic draped tees, jacket-blazers, embroidered, sheer or lace blouses. Louboutin (python and nubuck ankle boots): […]
Read MoreTortoise shell is a Spring/Summer must-have and these over-sized square frame sunglasses deliver a dose of that. Throw on a white blazer, camisole, cigarette jeans and leather thong sandals with either a woven, slouchy or Kelly bag style. The woven bucket bag is a great weekend bag. Perfect for those relaxing days on the beach, […]
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