Few designers truly embody the essence of resort collections—fantasies of summer whilst in the dead of winter (snowed in, no less) and the acknowledgment of wearability all the while projecting some dream destination. While I do admire the conceptual, the survival of a brand counts upon ... Read More
Defining Style (Part II)
In Part I of my Defining Style series, I mentioned briefly that I believed style to be an innate factor—an instinct, if you will—versus fashion (I defined “fashionable” as an acquired ability to follow the latest trends). Yes, aesthetic is purely personal, but whether you possess it or not is as ... Read More
Confessions: Secret Single Behaviors (SSB)
I've brunched, I've mimosa'd, and now I'm typing (for better or worse). In fact, I'm feeling awfully chatty today, so let's talk about those SSBs, ladies. (Not sure what I'm talking about? There was an episode of Sex and the City where Carrie was nervous about Aidan moving in; she didn't want to ... Read More