Filed under: Style in the News Mrs. O in Thakoon, Narciso Rodriguez, and Jason Wu. Photos: Landov | Getty | Getty Michelle Obama has a pretty good track record when it comes to choosing up-and-coming fashion designers.
Filed under: Style in the News Alexander Wang, surrounded by his designs (and muses). Photo courtesy of Gap There’s nothing the fashion world loves more than reinvention, and this month, the classic casual standard — khaki — is getting a high-end summer kick off. Gap Design Edition — now in its third year — was created to introduce CFDA winners to a wider audience, to reinvent an American classic and to offer luxurious, limited edition designs at wallet-friendly prices. This year, womenswear designers Alexander Wang (above), Vena Cava ‘s Lisa Mayock and Sophie Buhai and accessories designer Albertus Swanepoel were presented with the honor and challenge of reinterpreting the khaki, and they delivered.
Filed under: Style in the News Gown greed at one of Filene’s Basement’s famous “Running of the Brides” events. Photo courtesy of Getty Images In what seems like a cruel twist of fate, Filene’s Basement , purveyor of designer goods at bargain prices, has filed for bankruptcy . While we’re sad on multiple levels, to be sure, we have one big question — should we expect a mega-sale?
Filed under: Celebrities with Style , Books , Get the Look Michelle Style arrives in bookstores May 5th. Photo courtesy of Harper Collins. We can’t get enough of the fashion smarts of First Lady Michelle Obama.
Filed under: Celebrities with Style Getty Images Every year, the Met Costume Institute Gala is held amid a frenzy of fashion-focused buzz. After all, little can compare to an event that’s centered around style and flocked to by the fashion elite on an annual basis! This year, there’s more intrigue than ever. Word is out on who designers are bringing, what people are wearing and where they’ll be sitting is, so as to be expected, fashion tongues are wagging. First of all, Marc Jacobs will be escorting two dates (not including his adorable hubby-to-be )
Filed under: Cosmetics , Beauty Tips This week’s Guest Beauty Blogger , All Lacquered Up , dishes on her newest discovery – nail polish pendants! I’m always looking for creative uses for my beauty products. I love discovering new ways to utilize my overwhelming beauty arsenal and Total Beauty found a slew of innovative ways to turn beauty closet staples into multitaskers . Well, have I got a new one for you. Like infomercial legend, Mike Levy and his crazy sweaters, I have found THE discovery for us nail polish fanatics
