Someone asked in a prior post how I started in the biz, so I decided to give you a bit of insight on what I did to get here, and how I’ve navigated these treacherous yet stylish waters. In the very beginning, posing with Andre Leon Talley ca. 2005 (?). I had a thing for J.Crew. Andre said he liked it! He was probably just being nice. In my mind, I’m far from successful (I’m trying to get that Oprah),…
So, not everything I like rings in at hundreds of dollars! To whit, Zara’s $40 gold combined chain necklace: The glitzy choker can amp up everything from sweaters to golden dresses. Take a look at how I wore mine below: And I’m not done yet! It’s a great piece to have, and $40 is hard to beat. Get yours at Zara.com.…
So Fashion week/month is upon us…and I go hard! I’ve been covering the US/European circuit for at least 4 years now, and what can I say? It’s a grueling, trying time. The show/party/travel schedule is off the chain, writing is exhausting, and dealing with the personalities sometimes requires Herculean efforts. Here are a few things I do to prepare for the Olympics of the style world. 1. Rest up Doesn’t this bed look comfy? I take it super easy in…
My February 2014 Lust List: The Outnet’s Donna Karan Asymmetric Draped Satin Jersey Dress, Balmain Silk and Satin Shirt, and a Chanel Classic Flap Bag
Ready for my February Lust List? February is all about Fashion Week for me! The shows, the parties, the champagne swilling…I literally live for this time of year! For fashion week, you need pieces that can be remixed and reworn tons of ways, yet shine in a sea of the world’s best dressed editors, bloggers, and stylists. This season, I’m focusing on TheOutnet.com, Net a Porter’s lower priced sister site. You can find tons of name brands for less, including…
New York Style Diary: An Anna Sui Metallic Chiffon Jacquard and Burnout Velvet Dress, Vintage Cap, and Michael Kors Booties
New style diary alert! Yesterday, I interviewed with my girl Renae of In Her Shoes Blog for her video series, then popped by Lala Anthony’s book signing in Tribeca. I decided to dress up just a tad in an Anna Sui Metallic chiffon-jacquard and burnout velvet dress, black tights, and Michael Kors booties. It’s painfully cold outside, so I unearthed my Theory fur (I wore this into the ground last winter!). My Noir Kennedy vintage captain’s hat, and I was…
Bomb Life Product of the Day: Givenchy’s Floral Print Leather Pumps
While we do Bomb products of the day on Fashion Bomb Daily, I sometimes impose certain restrictions (the item has to be affordable, unexpected, new). For The Bomb Life, it’s just alllll about what I like. My latest must have: Givenchy’s Floral Print Leather Pumps: The $620 pumps reflect the wild florals Riccardo Tisci has been implementing into his latest mens and womenswear collections. And while so many brands are selling shoes for $1,000 + a pop, these are a…