Monthly Archives: May 2008

Designer Spotlight: Peter Som for Bill Blass Fall 08

There is absolutely no denying that Peter Som’s collection for Bill Blass is a marked departure for the historically safe collection. Whereas Michael Vollbracht rarely ventured into the all dress up version, Peter Som did just that for Blass’ fall collection. There was always a mix of sport, dress-up, casual, and formal with Vollbracht. Even [...]

By Eva | Posted May 12, 2008 in trendspotting | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

Rihanna wearing Alexander McQueen in Elle

Mon Dieu, this is perhaps the best photo of Rihanna in a magazine ever. It has less to do with the gorgeous singer who many say our editor in chief resembles (Michelle you do kinda look like her, especially when your hair goes short girl), it has more to do with Alexander McQueen’s Gray mohair [...]

By Eva | Posted May 12, 2008 in trendspotting | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)

Gwyneth and Fashion and Film All in One

As if starring in one of the year’s biggest films is not enough, Gwyneth Paltrow decided it would be cute to upend Sarah Jessica Parker just a little bit by starring in her own fashion film. This one is set to be released just before Sex and the City. Although try as this blog might [...]

By Eva | Posted May 12, 2008 in deconstructing | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)

Valentino for the Masses

Sometimes you can see a mistake coming two or three miles down the road. There are plenty of ways to stop it, but for some reason, the accident is unavoidable. At first glance an idea like affordable Valentino seems like a great one. Everyone wins yay! Then you start to think, hey… isn’t the whole [...]

By Eva | Posted May 12, 2008 in trendspotting | Tagged , , , , | Comments (0)

Fashion on the Web this Week

Stiletto Jungle has discovered no-slip strapless bras.
Bag Bliss’ Fantastic 14 List: Fourteen Fabulous Bags under $140!!!
Bag Snob re-visits with the Master of Elegance: Oscar de la Renta!
Beauty Snob learns how the Material Girl stays 50 and Fabulous!
Coquette finds fresh Summer looks in the color green.
KRiSTOPHER shops the best black on [...]

By Eva | Posted May 9, 2008 in Websnob Roundup | Tagged , | Comments (0)