What’s your fashion style?

Spiegel’s got a cool quiz that helps you to identify your style.  It nailed me…dramatic.  Perfect fit for a woman who wore a fur wrap, pearls and 4-inch heels to a networking event where most folks had on jeans.  LOL.   Take the quiz now it might help you decide which trends... Read More

Office Basics for the Male Wardrobe

This week we are keeping it very basic.  I have to give my opinion for just one moment… pleated pants are equivalent to the ruffled tuxedo shirt of the 70’s — dated!  Yes, some people still have them and there is a time and a place to wear them (retro-parties... Read More

Fall 2009 Trends – Part IV: Skinny Belts

So far we’ve got an entire outfit going here:  Over-the-Knee Boots, Leggings, Boyfriend Sweater and now a belt to accentuate the waist.  Skinny belts are going to be big with boyfriend sweaters but on dresses and jackets too. Just do me ONE HUGE FAVOR…don’t wear a skinny belt that is too skinny... Read More

Fall 2009 Trends – Part III: Boyfriend Sweaters

I call them grand dad sweaters, some call them boyfriend sweaters but call these great comfy cardigans whatever you like, just go get you one or a couple. These sweaters are a great compliment to the legging and tall boot trend that were posted a few days ago. And you’ll see... Read More

Fall 2009 Trends – Part II: Over-the-Knee Boots

So I’m just going to layer on the trends, how about that?  Over-the-knee boots are the hot footwear trend this season.  And what do they go perfect with?  You’ve got it…leggings (we covered those yesterday in Part I)! Can you wear this trend?  We’ll we can make it fit but is... Read More

Shopping & Goodies gives away goodies.

This week, my Fashion & Goodies partners have lots of goodies for you!  From sweepstakes for sweet handbags and not so sweet soda to tips on going green.  Enjoy! A Few Goody Gumdops is giving away a to-die-for croco Zipsavoy Handbag from Stuart Weitzman. Enter to Win! Bags,Bling & Beauty and Kim... Read More

Fall 2009 Trends – Part I: Leggings

Okay, so technically today is the last day of summer and since tomorrow is the first day of Fall, I wanted to start with a trend that is a great transitional piece — LEGGINGS. Leggings were a hit this summer and will be all the rage this fall. So you... Read More

New York Fashion Week – Spring 2010 Wrap Up: The New Trends

Okay, so yesterday we covered the trends already (or should have already been in your closet).  Today we’ll cover the new ones.  I love these three — volume, flowers, and metallic.  VOLUME 1. These really full, voluminous looks can make the full figure woman look huge and the the thin woman look... Read More

Fall Must Haves for Men

With fall officially upon us it’s time to look at the “Must Haves for Men”. We’re going to work from the bottom up for this week. Just as I noted that flat front chinos are the staple for the spring and summer; thin-width cords are the staple for... Read More

Spring 2010 for Men

Okay, I know I’ve spent the whole week and several days talking to women about New York Fashion Week Spring 2010. Well men, I didn’t forget about you. Mason and I chatted about the menswear showings. While we loved all of the shows, here are our favorite looks — sheer... Read More

New York Fashion Week – Spring 2010 Wrap Up: The Trends that are ALREADY in Your Closet

Well, it is all over. What an exciting week of fashion. There was LOTS to love but how do you par it all down and make sense of what makes sense and cents for you? Well, let’s start with what’s already in your closet. These are trends... Read More

Isaac Mizrahi hit the Bull’s Eye on the last day of #NYFW

The previously mass designer, Issac Mizahar who did a collection for Target was on of the highlights this last day of Fashion Week.  For me anyway.  What do you think?  Doesn’t it make you want to say “Isaac, where were these looks in Target?”  Really, when  I could have afforded... Read More

Day 7 at #NYFW

Doo-Ri me anything you like from this collection. In the past, she’s worked on collections for Gap and J. Crew. Sure hope she lends her talents to some other moderately priced brand soon so we all get get a little of... Read More

Shopping & Goodies has all of the trends and the bag

Fall is not even here yet and all we can talk about is Spring 2010.  It is Fashion Week if you can’t  tell by all of the posts on my blog this past 7 days.  So check 0ut what some of my favorite bloggers think about next season’s trends.  And... Read More

FASHION WEEK SCHEDULE 9/17/09

*all times are Eastern 9 AM RALPH LAUREN — Skylight Studio, 275 Hudson Street 10 AM RALPH LAUREN — Skylight Studio, 275 Hudson Street 11 AM RALPH LAUREN — Skylight Studio, 275 Hudson Street 1 PM ALLUDE — Salon 2 PM ISAAC MIZRAHI — Tent 3 PM TRIAS — Promenade 4 PM CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION —... Read More

FASHION WEEK SCHEDULE 9/16/09

*all times are Eastern 9 AM TORY BURCH — Salon 10 AM MICHAEL KORS — Tent 11 AM NANETTE LEPORE — Promenade 2 PM 3.1 PHILLIP LIM — Tent 3 PM MILLY by MICHELLE SMITH — Promenade 5 PM ALEXANDRE HERCHCOVITCH — Salon 6 PM ANNA SUI — Tent 6-9 PM MARIA PINTO — Banchet, 74 Gansevoort... Read More

#NYFW Day 6: Dennis Basso – furrier?

What happens when it’s to hot to wear fur?  We’ll ask Dennis Basso, known for his impeccable workmanship with fur skins which is perfect when it’s cold, has delivered a ready-to-wear collection that is as hot as the season.  Check out the video.  He makes me want to attend a gala,... Read More

Day 5 at #NYFW and Classic Looks from Donna Karan and Carolina Herrera win the day

I guess I can’t really say they win because who LOSES at fashion week?  What an accomplishment to even be there.  But I couldn’t help but feel comforted by the looks from Donna Karan and Carolina Herrera.  Maybe because these looks really could fit into your closet with no changes. ... Read More

FASHION WEEK SCHEDULE 9/15/09

*all times are Eastern 10 AM BADGLEY MISCHKA — Tent 11 AM BRIAN REYES — Promenade 1 PM PAMELLA ROLAND — Salon 2 PM MAX AZRIA — Tent 3 PM DENNIS BASSO — Promenade 6 PM WILLOW — Salon 7 PM TIBI — Promenade 8 PM NARCISO RODRIGUEZ — Tent 9 PM TONI FRANCESC —... Read More

FASHION WEEK SCHEDULE 9/14/09

*all times as Eastern 9 AM ZAC POSEN — The Altman Building, 135 West 18th Street 10 AM CAROLINA HERRERA — Tent 11 AM CARLOS MIELE — Promenade Noon JILL STUART — New York Public Library 1 PM TRACY REESE — Salon 2 PM DONNA KARAN NEW YORK — 711 Greenwich Street 4 PM YEOHLEE —... Read More