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September 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 MoreJuly 2011, Actress Emma Watson graced the cover of VOGUE Magazine, her lips enriched in a deep Gothic reddish-burgundy color. In my quest to recreate this very look, I sought the help of the experts at MAC Cosmetics and came across “DIVA” lipstick (a highly pigmented purplish-red hue.) Being married to retail mogul Francois Pinault […]
Read MoreAlexander McQueen was the kind of designer that given scraps of fabric could turn it into a beautiful gown in a span of a television commercial break, a couture-worthy gown out of beach-side seashells or bird feathers. With his boundless visionary talent, he exposed our world to his political viewpoint thru theatrical presentations and unworldly […]
Read MoreWhat’s not to love about Jimmy Choo shoes? Feminine. Classical. Desirable. Progressive. “A Woman’s Right to Shoes,” an episode dedicated to Carrie Bradshaw’s lost shoes on the hit show Sex in the City. Today’s installment focuses on a croc pump, (an office staple for a working woman with charisma) to pair with 2 outfits and […]
Read MoreYves Saint Laurent (Baobab Python Wedge Sandals): Platforms and python prints are my weakness, so when you add these two together, you get a glorious shoe, perfect for Casual Fridays at work and a full-fledged weekend of fun. Line them up with practically any wardrobe-piece, from cargo shorts and pants, to pencil and denim skirts, […]
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 MoreLady Gaga entertains us, not only with music and outrageous costumes, but with her amazing taste in shoes. These patent boots may look intimidating, but are totally wearable with knee-length skirts, trousers and denim. Japanese shoe designer Noritaka Tatehana’s custom-creation reaches new heights with these cutting-edge platforms. Pair them with slim-fit jeans, denim skirts, cargo […]
Read MoreFrom Balmain’s catwalk to Madonna’s “Celebration” music video, this studded dress knows only one way to go and that’s up. Slip on a pair of liquid pants to convert this look into a tunic. Black leather shoes can vary from pointed flats, wedges and platform boots and sizes can vary from anklets, calf, knee to […]
Read MoreAlexander McQueen’s platform boots have graced the soles of individuals such as famed socialite Daphne Guinness, music artist Lady Gaga, model Heidi Klum and have even featured in editorial highlights for various élite fashion magazines. Since then, McQueen’s fancy footwear has left a major following; for Resort 2011, actress Chloe Sevigny created a clothing line […]
Read MoreEver open your closet door and stare directly into space, wondering what to wear? Don’t torture yourself! Just grab a Sharpie marker and scribble into your agenda these six impressive looks for work and play. Work Week: Office appropriate and for after-work activities, like finger foods and happy hour at your favorite bar. T by […]
Read MoreWe’re women on-the-go and sometimes returning home for a wardrobe change is not an option, so I’ve comprised a way to wear the same pants and shoes in a 2-day span, while offering some tips on how to wear each piece separately. AN EVENING OUT The Breakdown This cropped jacket has serious longevity. Pair it […]
Read MoreThese statement strap-toe wooden platforms (seen in earlier Prada and Celine shows), are quintessentially chic. Wear them in the cold with dress-socks, opaque stockings or tights. Go bare-leg in warm weather. Interchange them with all kinds of skirts, jeans, shorts, trousers and dresses. — It’s all about accessory overload. Pearl-n-Chain necklaces add much-needed dimension when […]
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