trends

Colorful Shoes Belong in Every Fall Wardrobe…

Punch of bright color adds instant zest to basics Get one pair of brilliant and bright shoes this fall. You just may become addicted to color! If you have to buy just one thing this fall, a bright, bold and very colorful shoe should be it! The more vivid the color the better, but we are loving electric blue, lipstick red, royal purple, shocking punk, emerald green, marigold, teal blue, and fuchsia. You can love whatever shade suits you. >> SHOPPING GUIDES: Shoes High heels, cute flats, buttery leather, the suede that we are partial, sexy stilettos or powerful platforms, sandals or booties are all secondary to a very brilliant punch of color that instantly updates any neutral wardrobe. The

Read More »

Color Trend: Blue from Blueberry to Cobalt

Fashion is getting a case of the blues… Say goodbye to the plum and hello to the blueberry! The color of the moment is rich, fabulous cobalt blue seen on the likes of Beyonce on Vogue’s April cover to fashionistas on the street. We first saw it come up during award season when Freida Pinto wore a striking John Galliano gown to the Oscars. What is so great about this shade is that it compliments a wide array of skin types. Whether you’re a pale skinned red-head or an olive toned brunette, you’re sure to look fabulous in this eye-catching color. Right now you can find clothing, shoes, and accessories in a shade of blueberry which is great for those

Read More »

Get the Look: Euro Summer Chic Starts With a Long Scarf…

European Flair with Style Muse Sylvie van der Vaart Euro Summer Chic Starts With a Long Scarf. European Flair with Style Muse Sylvie van der Vaart There is that certain Euro flair that makes dressing for the hottest summer days look so chic and polished. Many of us would skimp on fashion to beat the heat, but Euro girls know just how to accessorize in very chic way without sacrificing style. What's the classic European secret to summer style? Accessories, namely a scarf! Let's look at style muse Sylvie van der Vaart and how she worked a casual summer shopping outfit to look so hot, and not in a temperature kind of way. First, she is wearing a very simple

Read More »

Fashion Video: Fall – Winter 2009 / 2010 Affordable Fashion Trends

An inside look at high style with low prices at H&M… No doubt about it, the 1940’s / 1980’s influence is back in fashion for fall. Take an inside peek at some affordable fashion styles from H&M that are very high in design! With the strong shoulder back in focus, your waist seems oh that much smaller… high drama, low prices, sit back and watch!       Trend Guide Video:[code] This text will be replaced [/code] Appearing on Video: Claudia Croft, Sunday Times Style; Paula Reed, Grazia UK; and Ann-Sofie Johansson, Head of Design H&M. Video: Barracuda Film & TV Photo: Photographer: Peter Gehrke/HM

Read More »

Spring Fashion Trends Shopping List: What to Wear Now

Spring Fashion Trends Shopping List: What you want, what you already have, and how to wear it What you want, what you already have, and how to wear it Tough times, top styles Dear Sharon: I'm trying to not go overboard with my clothing purchases for spring into summer. I making a positive attempt to only buy what is essential to update my wardrobe and then wait for sales to fill in the rest. I love new things but with the economy being so iffy I feel that it is in my best judgment to try to slowdown my shopping habits. What new looks should I buy now that make both fashion and economic sense.? --Not Quite a Shopaholic, but

Read More »

Fashion’s renewable resource pops its cork…

Top trend is good for the earth too! Cork Sandals and Shoes | Fashion's renewable resource pops its cork. Top eco chic trend is good for the earth too! We just love the texture of cork and it's back in a big way for spring and summer. Best off, cork is thought of as environmentally friendly as it is a renewable resourcebecause its harvesting does not harm the tree and a new layer of cork regrows on its bark*. Let Earth Day awareness open your mind to crave some some fabu cork sandals and shoes. Favorite cork shoes and sandals: >>More eco chic shopping --April 22, 2009 *source: http:/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cork_Oak

Read More »

Retail Remedy: Topshop New York, An Inside Look at the newest cheap chic store in town

The fanfare, the fun, the frivolity, the fascination… I've finally had both the courage and time to make an inside trip to the brand-spanking new Topshop in New York to see what the greatest retail fuss in a long time is all about. It's been quite a while since I paid a visit to Topshop in London but do keep a media eye on its cutting edge trends, accessible pricing, and standing as a go-to Mecca for must-have cheap chic budget fashion. Topshop is nestled in the part of SoHo's lower Broadway that is sprinkled with major retail outposts to get the look for less like my favorites of Zara, Uniglo (picked up a Jean-Michel Basquiat T-shirt), H&M, Mango (the

Read More »

How to wear Over-the-Knee Boots

Stuart Weitzman '5050' Over the Knee Nappa Leather Boot at Nordstrom's
Timeless style tips on How to wear Over-the-Knee Boots …without looking like you stepped in a hole I have absolutely gone wild with the new over-the-knee boots and bought myself a fabulous pair. But now that I have these amazing boots at home, everything that I try to wear with them doesn't look as good as it does on the models in the magazines or celebrities. I'm 5'5" tall and average size. I don't want to return the boots, I just want to look great wearing them. How can I make the over-the-knee boots trend work for me? (Milwaukee, WI) When worn in the right way, over-the-knee boots are fab! However, something this cool can turn very bad, like the dumpy

Read More »

Spring Preview: Armani Accessories – Shoes and Bags

Giorgio Armani and Emporio Armani… Wish now, buy later in February when they start to hit the stores… the showstopper of the spring / summer preview for Giorgio Armani bags and shoes is the Montenapoleone Bag, a woven fabric handbag with triangular sides to maximize capacity yet maintain a sleek and feminine look. In combination with its leather handle, the Montenapoleone Bag comes in fresh, city shades of cream and beige. Why stop at a gorgeous bag when you can have complementing shoes like a Giorgio Armani thong in printed ivory calfskin with an elegant metal criss-cross strap? (See photo gallery below). All those extra goodies that we tend to take along in the summer can be beautifully ensconced in

Read More »

Richard’s Euroflash: Purple Reign, Italian Street Style

What They Are Wearing in Rome and Naples: During my recent jaunt to Italy, I couldn't help but notice that purple is the new black for Italians of all ages this season. The royal fashion color reigns supreme on everything from plaid lilac blouses to purple purses. In Rome and Naples, the moped ragazzi hit the street running in molto breve short skirts with purple leggings or tights showing a lot of thigh. Modified cowboy boots (Italians are known for their fabuluso take on Spaghetti Western boots), softened motorcycle boots, and the neo-classic Hogan â€~orthopedic chic' metallic oxfords are the hot footwear looks of the moment. The more casual Neapolitans are wearing low-slung jeans hugging the hips with wide belts

Read More »

The Architectural Heel: One Shoe Update = Major Fashion Impact

New math for style… One + Zero A Zillion Fashion Possibilities: When you are watching your wallet and in the need for something new to update your wardrobe, adding just the right statement element will elevate your style in an instant. We think that it’s a shoe or bootie with an Architectural Heel. In more simple terms, a heel with a great carved style!     There are so many shoe and boot options to choose from with an amazing architectural heel to update your wardrobe from office to trendy, from jeans to night out. Look for shoe heels that are angled, conical, cylinderish, or simply beveled to update your entire wardrobe with one major fashion punch. Add a

Read More »

Oslo Style: What to Wear in October… and, how to make lilac work

Home Town Style: Oslo, Norway… I began my shopping adventure today at 10 AM trying to catch up on what the greatest fashion stores in Oslo had to offer this week. It's starting to get pretty cold here with temperature dropping to 5-10 degrees Celsius (41-50 degrees Fahrenheit) so we are getting into our winter looks. Lot's of faux fur, casual boots, bohemian tops and waistcoats are found everywhere. And, the trend color that caught my eye this time is LILAC! I love the deep and luxurious shade of lilac that most stores offer this fall. I have actually been dreaming of a pair of lilac velvet skinny-pants, ever since I bought and then threw away a pair 12 years

Read More »

Marc Bouwer

Share | Marc Bouwer - Fall 2008 Fashion Show Runway Photos Marc Bouwer Runway images from the always sexy Marc Bouwer fashion show. Click on each picture for an enlarged view. Photos, this page only, courtesy of the designer.

Read More »

Scroll to Top