Packed to Perfection - Asprey!

Today marks the official start of my Caribbean Holiday.

While packing trunks, flip flops and tons of white clothing......I realized that this process would be so much more fun if I had an amazing suitcase.

Asprey (my favorite British Jeweler) recently launched a travel line in collaboration with the fabulous Globe Trotter. Together they created a simple, timeless and modern group of bags in the iconic Asprey Royal Purple.

Packing and schlepping your lovely labels never looked so chic or fun!

Happy Holidays and Stay Stylish!

THE BLACK SWAN

My new favorite film "The Black Swan" staring Natalie Portman is cinematic stylistic masterpiece!

The make up...The Drama...The Costumes....Love, Love, Love.

My obsession with this film made me question: How can the film's stylistic sensibility go from the big screen to real life?

Answer: Ricardo Tisci fall collection for Givenchy which had a goth Black Swan like edge juxtaposed with the elegance of a dancing ballerina.

Fashion + Film = Genius

Stay Stylish!

Art Basel

I am obsessed with 2 things in life: 1) Fashion and 2) Art.

Art Basel Miami Beach merges my 2 obsession's in a sexy location full of flare, kitsch and eccentricity.

Many people don't know that Art Basel Miami Beach is the sister event of Switzerland's Art Basel, the most prestigious art show worldwide for the past 41 years.

Art Basel Miami Beach showcases music, film, architecture and design from around the world.

The show is a must see during the Holiday season as trends either emerge or are solidified as unified creative movements dominate the show.

Book a ticket, take in the show and Stay Stylish!

Fresh Crop!

Short Hair is making and comeback and causing movie starlets to chop off their golden locks for an edgier look.

Early Fall we saw The Pixie Crop Cut worn by Carey Mulligan, Mia Wasikowska, and Emma Watson. I adore the Mia Farrow-esque shorn and short tresses....making the focus all about the face.

The style is simple, easy, fresh and effortless. Remember to have lush full lashes and a heavy brow when sporting the cropped look for a striking appearance.

Stay Stylish!

Celine - The Boston Bag

To know me is to know that I love bags and I have been in a mad love affair with the Celine Boston bag for several months.

The Boston bag is from the Celine's luggage collection and everything about it is just perfect. It comes in three different sizes and several materialization's....so many that you'll never get bored. Classic and modern, attention-seeking without being overloaded with hardware– those attributes might describe it the best.

Are you tired of seeing Hermes Birkin's everywhere? Then move on to this timeless chic tote that will garner respect from Fashion Junkies to corporate executives.

Hopefully, you'll be lucky enough to locate this bag as it's sold out around the world from Bergdorf to Lane Crawford.

Stay Stylish!

Amish Chic!

The phrase "clothes make the man" may be the reason why the Amish dress simply. It is how they acquired the nickname "The Plain People."

Men wear black suits without lapels or buttons, shirts in white or blue mostly, black suspenders, black shoes or boots and broad-brimmed hats in black felt or natural straw. Women wear a frock type dress of mid-calf to ankle length with black stockings, an apron, black shoes or boots, black cape, and either a white "prayer cap" (if baptized) or a black hood.

Leave it to the fashion industry to celebrate a culture with a unique flare.

Early predictions say this trend is set to be huge next season with various big name designers and Vogue Italia's 09 front cover having a definite Amish theme. It's all high neck dresses, chunky black shoes and aprons as the Amish look gets ready to take next season by storm.

Vogue Italia dedicated a whole center spread to the Amish look and even used items made by a authentic Amish clothes maker (Plainly Dressed) for the shoot.

Kobe Bryant even appeared Amish styled in a recent fashion.

Stay Stylish and Remember to Celebrate Individually!

Stylish Skulls

Halloween is a few days away and there's no better way to celebrate this Holiday than by wearing Skull detailed fashion's.

First, a skull detail can provide edge and a rock sensibility to any look when used as an accent. Skull's have been showing up on fashion runways for the past several years and now is a staple in many fashionista's closet.

Remember to go simple when wearing Skulls and pair it with a conservation piece for an unexpected twist.

Stay Stylish!

Perfectly Prorsum

I recently found myself in search of the perfect coat while prepping for the cold winter months and no one designs a better fitting coat than Burberry Prorsum.

The Fall 10 Collection showed strong trenches with aviator inspiration with utilitarian details and infinite options for styling. The collection was full of Fashion Frenzy surprises: Exaggerated collars, amazing thigh-high snake boots, buckled boots with sheep skin inside and razor sharp sophisticated tailoring. Extremely feminine yet masculine, rock but classic...full of fashion contradictions but ultimately chic.

A militarian color palette between khaki, white cream, purple and some bright colors like blue and yellow will be perfection for the somber winter days ahead. Burberry Prorsum F/W ‘10 is strong, sexy, chic and ready to be rocked!

Stay Stylish!

VIVA Vuitton!

A riot of color!
A mesh of textures!
A sultry red lip!
A mysterious side swept bang!

The Chinese consumer or China itself was an evident inspiration in the Spring-Summer 2011 Women's Louis Vuitton collection shown in Paris. It was chinoiserie-flapper 50s-safari all rolled into a chaotic fashionable frenzy. Clashing colors seemed to play in harmony. Styles were sexy and modern, part Halston - part French Rivera - part traditional Chinese.

Layered tri-colour clutches in jewel tones were the perfect complimentary accessory to the rich and colorful collection.

Marc Jacobs has once again redefined the Vuitton Brand by presenting a highly thematic collection with tons of sex appeal.

Stay Stylish!

Hail To Haider

It’s official, I love Haider Ackermann.

Last season, I was all about Rick Owen's who manages to impress me enough to pay full price for his design and contact Europe for items I can't get in the US. This season it is Haider Ackermann who left me Spiraling into a Fashion Frenzy as I viewed his Fall 10 collection.

The collars are draped to perfection, we’ve been seeing all kinds of draped collar this season (Helmut Lang, Gareth Pugh, Ohne Titel etc) but Haider Ackermann takes it up one notch by featuring billowing waves of leather wrapped around the neck which changes however the wearer wants it to look. Pure genius! My favorite part about the collection? The vests and jackets, hands down and if you know me then you know I LOVE a well fitted jacket. With removable peplums and endlessly malleable collars there are a delectable amount of ways to recreate each piece, which is great for a chameleon.

Stay Stylish!

Lovely L'Wren

Whoever said beauty and brains don't go together obviously doesn't know L'Wren Scott.

On second thought, you may not know her name either but I am sure that you have seen her work on starlets like Nicole Kidman.

L'Wren is a former model from Utah who stands 6'4....yes she is 6'4. She was Thiery Mugler's muse for many years due to her unique features and worked with many other Parisian fashion houses. L'Wren latter transitioned into fashion styling due to her design exposure and grew reputation for having an amazing fashion aesthetic.

Now she's a full fledged designer since late 2007 and the long time girlfriend of Rolling Stones front man Mick Jagger. Yup...she's the woman who conquered his heart. She always is the go dress maker for many starlets and has been since her launch.

L'Wren's style is very lady like and simple with a strong focus on The Dress. Her aesthetic is lady like with an edge. She's always classic but with a twist.

Look for her designs across the world in select luxury boutiques. L'Wren wants her brand to stay "small, intimate and personal" so she can focus on details and tailoring.

Stay Stylish!

SWEET GEORGIA MAY

What happens when two fashion icons get together and marry?

Georgia May is what happens!

Specifically, Georgia May Jagger and she is the daughter of famous model Jerry Hall and rock star Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones.

You may not recognize her now but she in one to watch with many brands such as Rimmel, Hudon Jeans and Versace celebrating her unique look.

The High cheek bones. The gap teeth. The full lips. The curvy body. All reminiscent of Bridget Bardot mixed with a BoHo edge.

I love when traditional beauty is challenged, celebrated and embraced.

Authentic and Unique = Special

Stay Stylish!

Robert Palmer and those Red Lips!

Robert Palmer's "Addicted to Love" video produced one of the most iconic Fashion styles in
Music video history.

We all remember the red lips, little black dresses, dark smokey eyes and slicked black hair. Trully a Goth Rock Goddess!

Several current high fashion campaigns are paying homage to Palmer's 1986 video featuring identical styling.

Check out Donna Karan's Fall runway looks and Lavin's Fall ads in September magazines now.

Some looks are eternally iconic....even if its from 1986.

Stay Stylish!

Fashion's Night Out

Today is the 2nd annual Fashion's Night Out (FNO). Imagine a night of shopping around the world where fashion shows, parties, promotions, and giveaways were plenty- all in the name of charity (The New York City Aids Fund to be exact!). On September 10th from 6-11pm, around the globe, coming back for seconds after a worldwide successful 2009 launch, Fashion’s Night Out was birthed from a collaboration with Vogue, the Council of Fashion Designers of America, NYC & Company and the City of New York.

In New York alone, over 1,000 participants have already signed on to join in the event. Across the country stores in over 100 cities will celebrate on September 10.

My favorite's events to see are:

- Chanel's new SoHo store designed by famed architect Peter Marino

- Ace Hotel and Opening Ceremonies Parisian Flea Market

- Barney's on Madison selling a limited edition Alexander Mcqueen Scarf

- Screaming Mimi's and their "Racks of Love"

Enjoy the festivities and shop whether you're in New York, Paris, London, Los Angeles or Berlin!

Shopping for a cause is always in fashion.

Stay Stylish!