Our dreams are coming true for 2012; First vintage collaboration of the year!
Posted by: Abbey Strutt
January 11th, 2012 >> Fashion Consultant
Last year was an exciting year for major collaborations between designers and large chain stores; Missoni for Target and Versace for H&M just to name two. Our hopes (more like predictions) for 2012 were set on experiencing vintage collaborations. To our pleasant surprise, vintage fashioneers, American Apparel has infused its scarf collection with vintage YSL, Calvin Klein, Kenzo, Pierre Cardin, Oscar de la Renta , Coach and DVF pieces. Typically used as neck warmers, Miami vintage scarf enthusiasts will use these as head wraps, sarongs and quite possibly a bandeau. Prices range from $18 to $78, some of which have free shipping! Of course, you can always come by the American Apparel store on Lincoln Road and explore the possibilities.
Louis Vuitton: Is this brand protection or control freakery?
Posted by: Gabriella Conybeare
January 10th, 2012 >> Fashion Quotes
New year; new fashion spat. And it’s a big one.
Louis Vuitton – the mother of all luxury brands – celebrated the dawn of 2012 by ding-dong-merrily initiating a lawsuit. This was aimed not, as one might imagine, at one of the many counterfeiters that sell copies of its monogrammed bags, but at Warner Bros Entertainment Inc.
According to Women’s Wear Daily, Vuitton alleges that Warner Bros ignored its pleas to cut the airport scene featuring fake bags in The Hangover Part II where Zach Galifianakis travels with luggage stamped with “LVM” and warns his co-star: “Careful, that’s Louis Vuitton”, from the DVD release of the film. The
While we’ve spent the last twelve months experimenting with some pretty memorable footwear-like bright oxfords, high-fashion sneakers, and velvet slippers, to name a few-lately, we’re appreciating modern takes on classic styles! Case in point: t-strap heels. Though often understated and most commonly associated with ’20s flappers and ballroom dancers, t-strap heels have made one heck of a return to the limelight this season, via an array of supremely chic designs. Managing to be sophisticated, ladylike, and sexy all at the same time, t-strap heels have quickly become a favorite among designers and the style-minded set, making them the perfect topic of discussion in this year’s first Accessory Report!
When selecting the ideal runway reference for today’s report, the Emilio Pucci Resort 12 collection seemed like the most fitting choice. Full Article…
5 Trendy Beauty Habits to Break in 2012
Posted by: Abbey Strutt
December 30th, 2011 >> Fashion Consultant
1. Skip The Dip Dye — you it, we it, but dip dying can be seriously taxing on your hair since the darker the hue the more bleach you need to use for optimum effect. We say try simple clip-in extensions if you like your tresses bright and bold. 
2.Clear Skin with Paper Masks? Masqueology Coming to the U.S.
Posted by: Gabriella Conybeare
December 29th, 2011 >> Fashion Quotes
Uncommon in the US, but incredibly popular in Asia, paper masks are perfect for the woman on the go. According to WWD, Masqueology products compare favorably to facials that often top $100. Masqueology’s masks come in sets of three for $24 to $36 and tackle a specific skin care concern each with a spotlighted ingredient to address that concern.
“I think the reason we were most excited about it was because it was a line dedicated solely to masks,” said Carolyn Bojanowski, director of skin care merchandising for Sephora. “We felt that we didn’t just want it to be another sku in an overly proliferated line. Masqueology was bringing technology and ingredients from Korea in a line solely dedicated to paper masks. It was ti
Levi Maestro x Vans Vault Old Skool
Posted by: Abbey Strutt
December 18th, 2011 >> Fashion Consultant
My first ever shoe collaboration with Vans Vault [is] releasing [in] January 2012.
Sneaker News gave you a sneak preview of Levi Maestros Vans Vault collabo about a week ago, a video that had the shoe depicted just right so that you couldnt tell exactly what silhouette he wa holding. A week later, we have a new look at the Maestro Knows x Off the Wall teamup, and its pretty clear that the base model at work here is a Vans Old Skool 77. But Levi didnt just slap his favorite colors and/or materials on that existing silo, rather, he reworked it into a stripe-less, heel cup-less deconstructed model thats somewhere between classic California skate and a sneaker that looks like it could be at Bloomingdales.