Archive for August, 2008

• Great Shopping Websites

  Thursday, August 28th, 2008

                                               Here’s a listing of some websites that I’ve enjoyed recently.  I have not made purchases at all of them but I’ve found clothes and/or accessories that I like and recommend these sites for good fashion viewing: styledrops.com – Prada shoes and purses, and other major fashion labels, as well.  Lots of sizes in the shoes! [...]

• Anna Sui — Boho Perfection

  Thursday, August 28th, 2008

  Anna Sui’s fall 2008 collection is a beautiful cornucopia of influences, color and bohemian chicness.  To some, it may appear over the top.  But separate out the pieces and simplify the dresses with black tights and shoes, take off the headpieces and you  have funky, beautiful and wearable, for sure.  I loved almost everything on [...]

• Rick Owens for the 21st Century

  Thursday, August 28th, 2008

    Clothing, like sex, should be thoroughly pleasurable or there is really no point in wearing them -  or having it — at all.  Susie Ostrov I love Rock N’Roll and no designer personifies Rock n’ Roll better these days than Rick Owens.  I do not own one piece of his clothing but just as I once [...]

• I Feel Lucky Because I Love My Bike

  Thursday, August 28th, 2008

  Middle-aged men may have their mistresses and their sports cars, I have a new pink bike that has given me my youth back!  I bought my Electra Townie about a month ago and I cannot get enough of riding around town on it.  Everyone stops me to tell me how cute my bike is… do [...]

• It’s Like Art

  Thursday, August 28th, 2008

   I see so many beautiful dresses, jackets, shoes, purses, necklaces and I admit that I want to own them all.  Being a consumer can be fulfilling but it can also feel a little gross when one overindulges — just like eating too many Oreos.  At some point there is definitely a diminishing return on your investment.  Afterall, [...]

• Hip Leather Jackets For Fall

  Thursday, August 28th, 2008

  I have always loved chic, small-fitting leather jackets.  I like a biker styled jacket or a bomber jacket when coupled with a feminine dress or classic pants, so that the look doesn’t become too “hard” or costumey.  I own a gorgeous black, shiny leather jacket with long sleeves purchased many years ago that I put with [...]

• Your Aesthetic Footprint

  Thursday, August 28th, 2008

  I’ve started riding my bike a lot lately (see my blog: I Feel Lucky Because I Love My Bike) and feel good that I really am reducing my carbon footprint, at least a litttle.  It’s everyone’s responsibility to do what they can to help our environment. But what about the our responsibility to create an [...]

• Theory Dresses For Spring 2008

  Saturday, August 16th, 2008

  Theory has been one of my favorite design groups for some time. Their dresses are wonderful for their fabric, fit and flexibility (daytime, evening, casual or dressy). Theory never over-designs so you can add your own style to each piece, or leave them simple (little or no jewelry, etc…) and know that you are always [...]

• PRADA (and Miu Miu) PLATFORMS

  Saturday, August 16th, 2008

  They’re gorgeous, unique, well-made and never out of style. Yes, they’re expensive but once you own a pair, you’ll never regret the price you paid. Check out Styledrops.com for almost the entire collection and a great variety of sizes, Neimans, Saks, Barneys and Bergdorf’s all carry some Pradas, and Miu Mius, too. Some are not [...]

• These are a Few of My Favorite Things

  Saturday, August 16th, 2008

  Platform Shoes: They give me height, aren’t crippling, so I can actually walk far in them and they’re always great looking. Big Necklaces: Why wear jewelry that doesn’t have an impact? A great necklace added to a simple top or dress makes an outfit. I love to wear the same dress again and again but [...]