The Horror.

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This time of year always sends me into a panic.  Pools are open, and although I don’t belong to one, there is a chance that I could find myself at one before Labor Day.  I suppose I could always stay in my shorts and tank top and hide under the umbrella, but it gets pretty [...]

Tags: Alloy, Carlos Falchi, Shape FX, Victoria's Secret

Guest Blogger: Going Granny

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I can’t remember not wearing them, yet for so many years I eschewed thong panties with vigor. They were for eh, hem, those girls. You know the ones your mother warned you about, the ones whose loose morals would lead you to a place of wanton sexual depravity. The only place I knew for certain [...]

Tags: Victoria's, Victoria's Secret

Asymmetry is Bliss

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I’m loving asymmetrical cuts right now.   They have a certain edginess without being too over-the-top tough, and they also exude a certain modern art sensibility in their simplicity.  I’m definitely feeling this trend.
In his typical forward-thinking fashion, Alexander McQueen left us with these simple, yet stunning dresses featuring asymmetrical sleeves and ruching.

The first is a [...]

Tags: Alexander McQueen, Rick Owens, Victoria's Secret, Vivienne Westwood

Isabel Marant – What’s the Fuss?

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Apparently this designer is all the rage right now.  I just can’t understand why.  Net-a-Porter did a massive email campaign on her latest collection, and it sold out really quickly.  I clicked on the email to check out what I expected to be a riveting collection that would compel me to open my checkbook tout [...]

Tags: Alloy, Isabel Marant, Stefano Pilati, Victoria's Secret, YSL

Sweater Dresses are Killing Me

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Every fall and winter, I get the novel idea that I can wear sweater dresses. The main culprit is Victoria’s Secret catalog, tempting me with their well-priced large selection of form-fitting, cozy, cute styles. The only problem is that they look awful on me.
I am 5’2” and not exactly a waif. I am not overweight [...]

Tags: Forever 21, sweater dress, Victoria's Secret

Shoulder Pads IRL

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(IRL = In Real Life)
This post is going to be about Runway to Real Life, Episode One, Shoulder Pads.
You might remember this post about GIGANTOR shoulder pads a la Dallas, the Strong Shoulder. I love how Maison Martin Margiela pushes the envelope on this trend. But let’s face it, this is NOT a look that [...]

Tags: Arden B, Forever 21, Maison Martin Margiela, Nanette Lepore, Victoria's Secret

Not Just for "Dancers"

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The phrase “thigh high boots” conjures images of Goth girls or, well, you know. “Dancers.”
But I ask you, dear readers, to put that image out of your mind for just a moment. Dare to dream…
One of Fall 2009’s biggest, boldest, and most exciting trends is the thigh high boot. The selection of heel heights, colors, [...]

Tags: Camilla Skovgaaard, Charlotte Russe, DSW, Jimmy Choo, Shopbop, Stuart Weitzman, Victoria's Secret