Part of the lure of high fashion are the boundary pushing choices by leading designers. They make the decisions that will inform the purchasing choices made by girls all over the world. There is a great deal of power, and surely pressure, to not only impress…but inspire. As well as make ladies compulsively want to reach for their wallet.
London fashion designer, Pam Hogg captivates with a distinctive funky rubberwear punk look. The girls in her show have a powerful almost androgynous ‘cyborg’ appeal – made fun by the technicolor florescent stripes and accents. The overall aesthetic immediately catches your attention …read more

What’s the fun of keeping tabs on the trends trotting down the catwalk if you can’t apply them to your own life? It may be a few years yet before you invest the money necessary to be dressed head to toe in designer labels…but that doesn’t mean you can’t look like you are.
This year’s NYFW was a spectacular affair. Lots of glamour, beautiful colors and interesting statements. Thankfully, there are still models strutting down the runway in London and Madrid (the city that famously banned emaciated models from participating in fashion shows). Here are some of my favorite picks and …read more

Clothes are expensive, and building a wardrobe can be a big ticket expenditure.  But, at some point you’re ready to move from your poor indie look to what I call the “I’m a grown up with a job” look.
When it’s time to look and act like a professional, you need to start off with quality core wardrobe items.  Those things that are classic in cut, color, and style, and which will last for years.  (Think Audrey Hepburn or Princess Grace.) Although these pieces may cost more initially, classic styles can last forever, giving your pieces a very low amortized …read more

It’s that time of year again – the stores are prematurely shifting into Spring trends while you’re still mucking around in winter boots. Summer feels like it is still ages away and you’re almost used to seeing your breath when you walk down the street.
Before you start adding new items to your closet, this might be the perfect time to go through the wardrobe you already have in order to determine what you really need. Here are five signs it might be time to clean out your closet to make room for new trends and updated essentials.
Is that a shoulder …read more