I haven’t officially posted anything about this brand until now. Some of their skirts were featured in a previous post. In general, the quality is great. My main qualm is that the sizes run very small. I’m not sure if their larger sizes sell out quickly or that they don’t cater as much to clients …
Yay or Nay?: The Shirt Dress
On the one hand, it looks comfy, relaxed, and stylish… yet on the other, it looks as if you are not wearing much underneath (think sleep-walking in one’s jammies). It may be too harsh of me to say this but I can’t help it. My solution has been to wear it with leggings or tights, …
My New Obsession: Rompers
I normally don’t wear many dresses or skirts. I’ve always been a mostly pants kinda girl but lately the romper trend has inspired me to try new things and get out of my current fashion rut. I bought one to give it a try. It’s from Nordstrom Rack online, by the brand Fraiche by J, …
Favorite Fashion & Style Magazines
My favorite fashion and style magazines are British Glamour, Allure, Marie Claire, InStyle, and Lucky. I really love their formats a lot and I love mini-sized magazines such as British Glamour because they can easily fit into a purse or tote without being rolled up. I think the American version of Cosmopolitan has caught on. …
Fashion & Cooking’s Common Thread
I saw a copy of American Fashion Cookbook offered during a Gilt sale and although I currently have ample cookbooks, I had to have it! What could be better than perusing through recipes which have helped fuel the creative forces of some of the world’s most amazing fashion designers? My only qualm is that Katherine …
Alexander McQueen at Gilt (Part A)
There were drop dead gorgeous gowns at this sale- debutante-worthy. So many great online sales today so I ended up viewing these late. Here are my top picks but you be the judge… *Photocredit: Gilt
Books That No Fashionista Should Be Without
They are really wonderful to have- sort of like a fashion bible… Can you think of anything I missed? or a favorite you’d like to share? The One Hundred: A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own by Nina Garcia The Little Dictionary of Fashion: A Guide to Dress Sense for Every Woman …
Vis-A-Vis on Nantucket
There’s a very charming and posh mid-size boutique on the main strip of Nantucket. They sell gorgeous vermeil jewelry as well as estate pieces, besides every other article of fashion imaginable. Vis-A-Vis 34 Main Street Nantucket, MA 02554 1.888.228.5527 It’s just one ferry ride away. If you are ever in the area, go in and …
Fall 2008 Blouse Wishlisters
*Photocredit: Anthropologie
Wishlist-Worthy Sweaters for Fall
*Photocredit: Anthropologie