Kelly Cutrone Debuts her New Reality TV Show Kell on Earth

February 2nd, 2010

People’s Revolution owner, The City cast member, and, one tough cookie, Kelly Cutrone, made her Bravo TV debut last night in her new show Kell on Earth. With a name born from an insult hurled by a nasty, former lover, Kell on Earth gives us a glimpse into the everyday life of the shrewd, successful, and, at times, kinda scary fashionista.

Cutrone calls her reality tv show, Kell on Earth a “girl power show” that highlights brazen business women as they conquer the world while also allowing viewers to follow her life away from the “Priestess Temple” that is People’s Revolution. Behind her hard veneer is a woman who, shockingly, lives in a pink and white house and appears to be a jovial person with a heart of gold.

The other side of Kelly Cutrone is an unexpected and interesting one. We meet a woman who loves to cook “psychic recipes”, which consist of going to the market and asking the food what it wants to become, and someone who includes driving to her home town, Syracuse, with an all black clad entourage, for a trip to her favorite ice rink, on her list of favorite things. At home, Cutrone is in her most important role as mother to adorable, seven year old daughter Ava, and, as she fondly puts it, interracial wife to Ava’s nanny.

With so many insipid reality tv stars stinking up the atmosphere, the introduction of a trend setter and a fashion powerhouse to the fray is a breath of fresh air.

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2010 Fashion Week: Jean Paul Gaultier’s Avitar Inspired Runway Show

January 29th, 2010

Jean Paul Gaultier wowed guests of his runway show at Fashion Week in Paris. Reportedly, the show was visually astounding. The models almost looked like tropical birds as they made their way down the runway. The brightly colored garments and their intricately designed accessories were reminiscent of an Amazonian rainforest. Some wore cowboy boots, others wore beaded sombreros or had palm leaves woven into their hair.

According to Gaultier, his inspiration was a recent piece of popular culture. James Cameron’s latest film, Avitar, not only grossed $2 billion dollars, but it also was the spark that fueled what was, arguably, the most imaginative production of the entire season. Hopefully, his show was an exciting preview of what NY Fashion Week has to offer.

For more exciting Fashion Week coverage, read Riley Keough’s interview on Modelinia.com.

Denim on Denim for Spring 2010 – No Thanks

January 15th, 2010
If denim on denim doesn't look good on a model, how will it look on you...

If denim on denim doesn't look good on a model, how will it look on you...

Every season, a respected designer unveils a denim-on-denim look – an inevitable (and unfortunate) fact in fashion. This year, Chloe has the honor.

We’ve seen denim on denim touted as a trend for Spring 2010 (and every other year for that matter) – but as always, we’re just not buying into this look. Best to leave the “Canadian Tuxedo” to those folks up north – and by “up north”, we mean in Siberian where it’s too cold to notice what someone is wearing.

Spring 2010 Fashion Trend – The Draped Dress

January 6th, 2010
Billowy dresses signal a shift to comfort-wear

Billowy dresses signal a shift to comfort-wear

One of the more exciting trends in Spring 2010 fashion (at least in our opinion), is the resurgence of the draped dress. Antithesis of the minidress, draped dresses and gowns project an aura of sophistication, luxury, and most importantly, comfort.

Fashion is oftentimes associated with uncomfortable clothing – we love any look that challenges the convention. Draped dresses are calm, cool, and breezy – and will find themselves in our closet this Spring.

Spring 2010 Fashion Trend – The Minidress

December 28th, 2009

The Minidress, as modeled by the red carpet crowd

The Minidress, as modeled by the red carpet crowd

This spring, we’re expecting the minidress to become a more prominent street look. The short/tight dress has been a favorite of designer RTW collections since Fall 2008, and subsequently, these designer dresses have appeared on the red carpet – but the general public hasn’t adopted the look. Expect that to change. As the country pulls out of the Great Recession (or as long as it continues to feel that way), party dresses will grow in popularity (and will no longer be a sin of conspicuous consumption).

Spring 2010 Fashion Trend – Lingerie Fashion

December 21st, 2009
Yves Saint Laurent -- Jean Paul Gautlier -- Alexander Wang

Yves Saint Laurent -- Jean Paul Gautlier -- Alexander Wang

Lingerie-inspired fashion is one of the hottest trends to hit the Spring 2010 runways. The looks, ranging from totally sheer tops to the solid white bra-top (see above), are daring…you’ll need some guts to pull them off. Our favorite bra-top look is the Yves Saint Laurent ensemble on the left. We can totally see this in a resort collection, and it seems doable on a vacation (or tropical locale).

Celebrity Fashion for the New Year

December 15th, 2009

ELLE magazine recently ran a fun article on the best celebrity New Year’s Eve dresses. Let’s take a look at some of the photos:

Bright colored dresses

Bright colored dresses

As far as the bright colored dresses go, our personal fav is Sarah Jessica Parker – which kind of surprised us. Her pink cocktail minidress is the most youthful and fun look, despite SJP being the oldest celeb in the picture.

Metallic evening gowns

Metallic evening gowns

Among the more glamorous looks, we have a spread of metallic evening gowns. We’ll eliminate Robin Wright immediately (she looks for forlorn), but both Vanessa Hudgens and Zoe Saldana look absolutely faboulous in bodacious bodyhuggers.

Sparkling minidresses

Sparkling minidresses

Next up is an array of sparkling minidresses. In our opinion, neither Diane Kruger nor Taylor Swift have enough curves to pull off their respective looks. Our winner in this set is Fergie all the way.

Visit ELLE.com to see the rest of the New Year’s Eve dresses and to vote on your favorite >>

Staying Cozy This Winter

December 11th, 2009

Fashion and freeze – Cozy and blah….  Should you have to compromise your fashion sense for the sake of staying warm and even healthy?  The art of layering may be the solution to this common winter fashion predicament.  See the following photos for the perfect example!

First begin with a simple tee and tights

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Add a cozy turtle neck

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Add an oversized cardigan for a classic chic look

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Last, add a puffer vest, hat, and voila!

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Holiday Party Dresses

November 23rd, 2009

We can finally say that the holiday season is here, and with that comes the old fashion dilemma of what to wear.  If you’re like the majority of us, you probably have not decided nor have an idea.  Lucky for us, the fabulous fashionistas at Who What Wear have highlighted this season’s hottest party dress trends.   These three styles made the cut:

The Vintage Inspired Dress

The Vintage Inspired Dress

The Tank-Style Dress

The Tank-Style Dress

The Cold Shoulder Dress

The Cold Shoulder Dress

Visit www.whowhatwear.com for more full details.

Show Me the Ways of Scarf!

November 18th, 2009

Ever wonder how many ways to wear a scarf?  The people at ELLE.com have put together a lovely Hermes gallery with many ideas.  Look closely as you don’t want to miss a single one.  With these many options, you may just have to pick up one, two, twenty new scarfs at your nearest Saks!

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For more accessory ideas visit The Mish Dish.