. Cheap & Chic ideas continue right into the Holiday season! Snow storms and snow caves made with white paper creates a Winter wonderland back drop perfect for statement making outfits at J.Crew. It’s simple effective and relatively inexpensive to produce – while still being creative and innovative. To read more, pick up a subscription [...]

. In glittering cut crystals, jet black crystals, in intricate filigree designs, surrealist inspired – or decorated with ultra feminine pearls – the brooch – continues to be a hot item – perfect for the gift giving season ahead. Whether pinned on the shoulder, the lapel, on a hat or a scarf – the brooch [...]

. The bodysuit – an invention of the 80′s makes a grand return – and will appeal to a whole new generation. In slinky stretch enhanced knit qualities, lacquered knits, sheer mesh structures and even a beautiful jacquard knit from Stella McCartney – the body suit – will provide a sleek form fitting line when [...]

. Late in the season, new trends turn up that will certainly influence next Fall/Winter 2010. 40′s inspired peplums are just one such trend that I feel will turn up in greater numbers next Fall. It will be a season where we will balance the futuristic with the vintage – sometimes – all in one [...]

. French designer Sonia Rykiel is the latest in a string of high profile designers to collaborate with H&M. But where the others concentrated on apparel and accessories, Rykiel’s Collection is all about glamorous lingerie – and the timing couldn’t be more perfect! With the gift giving season ahead, the Collection focuses on all a [...]

. In recent seasons bags have gone from super small in size to absolutely huge – big enough to carry everything including the kitchen sink. Well, it seems that designers have sat back and finally thought about practicality (not exactly a designers favorite subject!). The newest bags are all about ‘utility’ aspects in shapes that [...]

. Saturated sunshine brights of yellow and orange make a major statement in new resort deliveries. Resort is a small delivery of sportswear and dresses perfect to take away on vacation to some warm weather exotic locale over the Holiday season. Resort deliveries always look both backwards – at last Summer’s hits – and forward [...]

. Hollister – the kid brother/sister to Abercrombie & Fitch – have finally put up the board announcing their imminent arrival on 5th Ave at 53rd Street in the near future. 5th Ave – the perfect tourist zone – will see this store rival Abercrombie & Fitch just up the road on 5th Ave at [...]