November 03, 2009
Blink Me: Agyness Deyn channels Peggy Moffitt
Here's a makeup trick that we don't recommend you try at home: Crazy long false lower lashes.
The eyelashes gone mad look, a la the Lashisse video parody, below, was spotted on the spring runways and looks fab in a wild theatrical way.
But in real life, maybe not so much.
Except, if you are model Agyness Deyn who was most definitely channeling 60's mod mannequin Peggy Moffitt- you know, of the Rudi Gernreich topless bathing suit fame -- when she collected the Brand of the Year Award at the ACE Awards on behalf of Burberry, last night.
October 23, 2009
Take a style tip from the First Lady and make your wardrobe seasonless
Even Michelle Obama wears what's at hand.
At a breast cancer awareness event at the East Garden of the White House today, Mrs. Obama wore a floral printed Moschino pencil skirt from the Spring/Summer 2009 collection. Heavens!
October 21, 2009
How to dress-down an unmatched suit and look modern
The unmatched suit should be in every closet and may already be lurking in yours. It’s a look that can take you from office to dressy to downtown, with just the right hint of mixing and matching.
>> Watch my how to accessorize a business suit video
October 19, 2009
Prefers women with style to pointless girls.
His shoes may be the coveted sign of status for the up-and-coming, wannabe, and flaunt it set, but Manolo Blahnick has a more honorable way of looking at the woman who wear his shoes.
October 12, 2009
How to wear a biker jacket and look chic, that's the question of the day!
The iconic biker jacket always conjures up images of edgy, care-free style. What to wear to a formal but not fussy event can be tricky.
Penelope Cruz seamlessly masters biker chic in an off-handed wearable glam way that is very European and quite simple to pull off. Take note!
October 05, 2009
Yes, simple chic can absolutely rock out when you know how to do it right, like Mary J. Blige.
When you start with a wardrobe that has solid core basics in perfect shapes all you can do is build upon it. No fuss, no extremes, simply great pieces that always look elegant and can update in a snap.
There is nothing more versatile and timeless than a black sweater dress in an always classic turtleneck.
October 01, 2009
Souped up hair ornaments at rock bottom prices
Back in May, Madonna wore a Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton number with a funky little headpiece to the "The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion" Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
September 23, 2009
Harem pants or voluminous pegged leg pants are tricky to pull off. More times than not you end up looking like you swiped the pants right off the back of Bozo the Clown... yikes!
But when worn just the right way, as Erin O'Connor demonstrated on her way into the Vivienne Westwood Red Label Show during London Fashion Week, the end result is sublime.
Here's why...