Thursday, February 27, 2014

Oxblood rules at Nina Ricci Fall 2014 show for Paris Fashion Week

Pretty oxblood lace gown on Nina Ricci Fall 2014 runway at Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2014-2015 on February 27, 2014 in Paris, France. Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images.  Much more here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/oxblood-rules-at-nina-ricci-fall-2014-show-for-paris-fashion-week

Militaristic chic from Balmain Fall 2014 at Paris FW

Military chic in the way of a black leather utility tunic style jacket on the Balmain Fall 2014 runway for Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2014-2015 on February 27, 2014 in Paris, France. Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images.  Video,slideshow and article here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/militaristic-chic-from-balmain-fall-2014-at-paris-fw

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Dries Van Noten Fall/Winter 2014-2015 runway at Paris FW

Pretty florals from the Dries Van Noten Fall/Winter 2014-2015 show during Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2014-2015 at Hotel de Ville on February 26, 2014 in Paris, France. Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images.  Video, slideshowand article here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/dries-van-noten-fall-winter-2014-2015-runway-at-paris-fw

Monday, February 24, 2014

A classic black and white polka dot spotted coat

Can't go wrong with a chic little classically styled black and white polka dot duster coat as a topper for jeans...

Supermodels strut it for Philipp Plein Fall 2014 at Milan FW

Irina Shayk, model, Philipp Plein and Naomi Campbell at Philipp Plein Fall 2014 show for Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Autumn/Winter 2014 on February 23, 2014 in Milan, Italy.
Cute red and black plaid coat from Philipp Plein Fall 2014…  Photos by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images.  Video, slideshow and article here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/supermodels-strut-it-for-philipp-plein-fall-2014-at-milan

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Cowboy chic from Philipp Plein Menswear Fall 2014

Clement Chabernaud in cowboy hat for Philipp Plein at Milan Fashion Week Menswear Autumn/Winter 2014 on January 12, 2014 in Milan, Italy. Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images for Philipp Plein.  Slideshow, video and article here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/cowboy-chic-from-philipp-plein-menswear-fall-2014

Artsy chic from Just Cavalli Fall/Winter 2014-2015 at Milan FW

Roberto Cavalli and Eva Cavalli at the Just Cavalli Fall 2014 show for Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Autumn/Winter 2014 on February 20, 2014 in Milan, Italy. 
Love this bright multicolored coat...  Photos by Jacopo Raule/Getty Images.  Video, slideshow and article here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/artsy-chic-from-just-cavalli-fall-winter-2014-2015-at-milan-fw

Black & White chic from Emporio Armani Fall 2014



Sleek Menswear inspired pieces on the runway during the Emporio Armani Fall 2014 show for Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Autumn/Winter 2014 on February 21, 2014 in Milan, Italy. Photos by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images.  Slideshow, videoand article here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/black-white-chic-from-emporio-armani-fall-2014

Tribal prints and chunky furs from Emilio Pucci Fall 2014

Chunky fur coat from the Emilio Pucci Fall 2014 collection presented during Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Autumn/Winter 2014 on February 22, 2014 in Milan, Italy. Photo by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images.  Much more here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/tribal-prints-and-chunky-furs-from-emilio-pucci-fall-2014

Saturday, February 22, 2014

Roberto Cavalli Fall 2014 ring of fire at Milan FW

A ring of fire blazes as models showcase Roberto Cavalli Fall 2014 collection at Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Autumn/Winter 2014 on February 22, 2014 in Milan, Italy.
 
Tie-dye flames from Roberto Cavalli Fall/Winter 2014-2015 …  Photos by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images.  Slideshow, video and articlehere...

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/roberto-cavalli-fall-2014-ring-of-fire-at-milan-fw

Katy Perry steals limelight at Moschino Fall 2014 Jeremy Scott debut

 Katy Perry in head-to-toe Moschino at the Moschino Fall 2014 show for Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Autumn/Winter 2014 on February 20, 2014 in Milan, Italy.
Jeremy Scott debuts at Moschino Fall 2014 show for Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Autumn/Winter 2014 on February 20, 2014 in Milan, Italy. Photos by Jacopo Raule/Getty Images.  Video, slideshow and article here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/katy-perry-steals-limelight-at-moschino-fall-2014-jeremy-scott-debut

Ocelot wows at Gucci Fall 2014 Milan FW show

Ocelot steals the show on the Gucci Fall 2014 runway during Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Autumn/Winter 2014 on February 19, 2014 in Milan, Italy. Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images.  Video, slideshow and article here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/ocelot-wows-at-gucci-fall-2014-milan-fw

Friday, February 21, 2014

Military flair from Versace Fall/Winter 2014-2015

Military flair on the Versace Fall 2014 runway during Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Autumn/Winter 2014 on February 21, 2014 in Milan, Italy. Photo by Stefania D'Alessandro/Getty Images.  Slideshow, video and artice here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/military-flair-from-versace-fall-winter-2014-2015

Cara Delevingne and fur rule the Fendi Fall/Winter 2014-2015 runway

Cara Delevingne and Karl Lagerfeld at the Fendi show for Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Autumn/Winter 2014 on February 20, 2014 in Milan, Italy.
With Karl Lagerfeld toy in hand (or is it a purse?), Cara Delevingne models for the Fendi show at Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Autumn/Winter 2014 on February 20, 2014 in Milan, Italy. Photos by Stefania D'Alessandro/Getty Images.  Slideshow, video and article here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/cara-delevingne-and-fur-rule-the-fendi-fall-winter-2014-2015-runway

A review of Tosca cologne by 4711

There's something so "yesteryear" about Tosca and I'm not sure where I've smelt it before but it seems that I might've smelt it on someone during my childhood as there's no adult memory of it. So, you could say it’s quite unforgettable.  At first blush this fragrance seemed a bit too herbal or medicinal, yes, manly, like something you might smell on an old-fashioned gent. But then it dried down to the most delightful scent, perhaps a bit like 4711 Eau de Cologne, only more intense and a bit sweeter. The next day I tried it on again and absolutely fell in love with it. Now I just can't get enough...  So yes, both men and women could easily wear Tosca.  I for one wouldn’t mind smelling it on a fella…  More about Tosca here...

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Plaid rules Vivienne Westwood Red Label AW14 London show

Plaid rules the Vivienne Westwood Red Label runway at London Fashion Week AW14 on February 16, 2014 in London, England.
Vivienne Westwood and hubby Andreas Kronthaler watching her fashion show...  

Photos by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images.  Article,slideshow and video here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/plaid-rules-vivienne-westwood-red-label-aw14-london-show

Lady in Red, Duchess Kate hobnobs with celebs

Lady in Red, Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge meets Dame Helen Mirren and Sir David Attenborough at the Dramatic Arts reception at Buckingham Palace on February 17, 2014 in London, England. Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images.  Lots of photos and videos ofstars arriving here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/lady-red-duchess-kate-hobnobs-with-celebs

Sunday, February 16, 2014

Kendall Jenner bares it for Marc Jacobs Fall 2014 runway

Models and Kendall Jenner, approaching on the runway at the Marc Jacobs fashion show during New York Fashion Week Fall 2014 at the New York State Armory on February 13, 2014 in New York City. Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.  Much more here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/kendall-jenner-bares-it-for-marc-jacobs-fall-2014-runway

Cuddly woolens and knits from Calvin Klein Collection Fall 2014

Cuddly woolens and knits at the Calvin Klein Collection fashion show runway during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York Fall 2014 on February 13, 2014 in New York City. Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz.  Slideshow,video and article here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/cuddly-knits-from-calvin-klein-collection-fall-2014

Saturday, February 15, 2014

Kim Basinger looking cool in black and white!

Kim Basinger looking cool in black and white as she attends Ralph Lauren fashion show during New York Fashion Week Fall 2014 at St. John Center Studios on February 13, 2014 in New York City. Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. 

See the retro chic and furs on the Ralph Lauren runway during New York Fashion Week Fall 2014 at St. John Center Studios on February 13, 2014 in New York City. Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.  Video,slideshow and article here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/retro-chic-furs-and-contempo-styles-from-ralph-lauren-fall-2014

Retro chic, furs and contempo styles from Ralph Lauren Fall 2014

Retro chic and furs on the Ralph Lauren runway during New York Fashion Week Fall 2014 at St. John Center Studios on February 13, 2014 in New York City. Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.  Video, slideshow and articlehere…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/retro-chic-furs-and-contempo-styles-from-ralph-lauren-fall-2014

Intrigued by Tosca from 4711

I came across this vintage Tosca advertisement from 1935 that has me intrigued...  Gotta try some even though the new formula is apparently a little different per some reviewers - less powdery, more masculine.  Also, the cologne underwent a packaging change in 2008 for a more contemporary look.  Read more here and lots of pics of vintage ads...

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/intrigued-by-tosca

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Retro charm and chunky furs from Anna Sui Fall 2014


Loving the teal ensembles and vintage designs! Retro charm and furs on the runway at the Anna Sui fashion show during New York Fashion Week Fall 2014 at The Theatre at Lincoln Center on February 12, 2014 in New York City. Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Tags: teal
and how amazing is the packaging of this Anna Sui lipstick! I'd like to think that's a lotus flower.
even the box is cute!

Jeremy Scott offers colorful and sporty Fall 2014 collection


Sporty sneaker boots and cartoon prints on the runway at the Jeremy Scott Fashion show during MADE Fashion Week Fall 2014 at Milk Studios on February 12, 2014 in New York City. Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images.  Slide show,video and article here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/jeremy-scott-offers-colorful-and-sporty-fall-2014-collection

Monday, February 10, 2014

Clooney and 'Monuments Men' cast wow at Berlinale

Bill Murray, John Goodman, George Clooney, Jean Dujardin and Matt Damon at 'The Monuments Men' at 64th Berlinale Int’l Film Festival photocall at Grand Hyatt Hotel on February 8, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images.  More here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/clooney-and-monuments-men-cast-wow-at-berlinale

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Sage Kotsenburg collects his gold in Nike style

U.S. Olympian and gold medallist Sage Kotsenburg wears his 2014 US Olympic Team Nike Aeroloft 800 Summit silver jacket visiting the USA House in the Olympic Village on February 8, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for USOC. Slideshow, video and article here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/sage-kotsenburg-collects-his-gold-nike-style

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

A little uniform action from Thom Browne

Thom Browne gets inspired by military uniforms for his SS 2014 offering with jodhpur breeches and a sharp little black tunic jacket not unlike German WWII SS uniforms thinly disguised here as a naval uniform and not completely unlike the ubiquitous moto jacket... Even the grey number could pass for the feldgrau tunics worn by the SS, including the panzer corp.
Designer Thom Brown. Interesting sock!
here's the feldgrau uniform, greenish grey (yes, Joachim "Jochen" Peiper colourized!)
and here's the strikingly chic black version...
Same officer, different pose...

If a bit tongue-in-cheek, this is purely from a fashion and historical perspective!
referencing the uniform above, I was inspired by the silver grey aiguillette (plaited cord) that goes through the the right epaulette (shoulder strap), and found a slightly metallic silver grey mesh tunic with a plaited knit!  I know!!!
earlier on I had put together an outfit in similar colors, black, white and silver, utilizing another metallic silver knit top, teaming the ensemble with a handmade pearl button necklace that goes together extremely well...  Something so crisp and sharp about the black, white and silver combination!  Now for that cap... (just kidding)
I also see it with this ribbed marled black tee...
to keep it casual, this cream and black varsity cardigan...
and this sharp little pewter moto jacket to dress it up...
Retro grey round frame sunglasses
Silver aviator sunglasses
and I totally unwittingly got myself a London Fog feldgrau olive drab trench coat...
very classic styling...
the skirt could be dressed up with these peeptoe booties...
and these silver glitter jelly boots for a bit of glitz or rain ;-D
And on me!
Black holographic glitter gumboots with grey gore...
And on me!
or this white caged gladiator bootie sandal for contrast...
and these camellia sandals wouldn't look bad with the floral skirt either. This blog post wouldn't be complete without a bit of Chanel!