I don’t know how many times I have women tell me they can’t wear leggings and tunics: “I look pregnant!” While it’s true it takes a bit of finesse to avoid looking like you’re with child, leggings and tunics are a wardrobe staple and they’re not going anywhere soon. How to wear? First, when wearing […]

Snap-front army green top over velvet skirt from Marc Jacobs Fall 2009 Wartime has always had an impact on fashion. World War I focused on trench coats and shorter skirts while World War II popularized sportswear, strong shoulders and nipped waists. Later, Vietnam inspired protest-driven army green and fatigues for angry men and women who […]

WWD Market Editor Ross Tucker, whose expertise on denim, textiles and trade is considered biblical, has seen into the future. What does it look like? Acid washed. While some of you are contemplating jumping off a bridge rather than entertaining being seen in a pair, realize that as trends return, there’s always a new spin […]

If I could relive my life, I’d be that person who names paint. How fun would it be to name all the colors of the rainbow after strange occurrences in your life, old boyfriends, family names and nature’s wonders? To compensate, whenever I see a good name I try and think about why they called […]

19 Moons Watch Ring Like jewelry that’s really different? Me too. The more unique, the better, so as to inspire conversation on the fly. I’ve come across 19 Moons limited edition jewelry and am pleasantly surprised at what they’re doing with their eclectic collection of vintage and recycled materials. I figure if I wear a […]

Waxing maternal, Victoria’s Secret supermodel, actress, part-time eco-activist and soon-to-be mom Gisele Bundchen will become a super hero in spring 2010. Not too bad for the expectant mother. She’ll need that power. Thanks to A Squared Entertainment and AOL, Bundchen will be part of a new kid’s-content-with-purpose company in the form of a character named […]

Nikki Beach, venue for the August 6th Fashion Meets Finance I can’t tell you how many eco-designers come to me looking for advice about current financial woes – unfortunately, I don’t wield a magic wand. But after coming across this gem, I just might have a solution for them that also yields relationship results. Fashion […]

Himane designer Catherine Edouard-Charlot doing a fitting with Ford model Leah I came across this press release regarding recycling umbrellas at a Local Labels kiosk in the Graybar Passageway at Grand Central Terminal in New York City. Apparently, the designer sees far too many broken umbrellas littering the city,  so she makes stylish bags out […]