S/S 2010 Trend: Nudes

Move over black, nudes are the cornerstone of our new-season wardrobes. Practically every designer showed a look in powder pink, peach, putty or oyster, making this a must-do trend of the season. And lucky for us, it's ultra-wearable. 

Shoe of the Week

In honor of Alexander McQueen 

Fall Preview: L.A.M.B by Gwen Stefani

I am loving L.A.M.B fall 2010 collection showing unique use of belts and a slouchy silhouette. The makeup and hair used on the runway in this collection could definitely use some reworking, however this is one of the ONLY celebrity clothing lines I believe has an validity. Bravo!

Remembering Alexander McQueen

Sadly Thursday morning Alexander McQueen was found dead in his London apartment. Though McQueen had an acknowledged history of drug use and wild behavior, the cause of death is said to be suicide. His career was very successful as he was an enormously creative and intelligent individual; his collections were truly a work of art. Altering the shape of the body using corsets and breast plates and commenting on current social and political matters were themes in his previous collections. In his most recent collection shown on the spring 2010 runway his work showed a very futuristic tone with sculptural platform shoes, reptile patterned digitally printed dresses and some spectacular colour combinations. The collection was meant to represent an apocalyptic forecast of the future ecological meltdown of the world. The four time winner of the British Designer of the Year award was still grieving the loss of style guru, friend and mentor Isabella Blow, and more recently the loss of his Mother Joyce. The world of fashion will truly greive the loss of this amazingly talented man, may he rest in peace.

"I think the idea of mixing luxury and mass-market fashion is very modern-wearing head-to-toe designer has become a bit passé. It’s a new era in fashion — there are no rules. It’s all about the individual and personal style, wearing high-end, low-end, classic labels, and up-and-coming designers all together. " 
-Alexander McQueen 

Shoe of the Week

Chaos and Harmony focus on form and function, with strong, sculptural styles that command attention (as any good shoe should!).  She's a beauty if you ask me. 

Spring Essentials

Spring is upon us which means the usual daffodils, tulips, easter bunnies and of course new trends in fashion. Since I returned from my extended festive season vacay (sorry for my MIAness) I have noticed a few trends already in stores that were shown on the SS2010 runway. Overalls and super cute jumpsuits in airy materials, the classic knee high and thigh high socks, and mon préféré colourful flats. 

Evolution of Fashion.

Fashion has a natural cycle of its own, which is more dependent on market and media forces than seasons or weather. Trends are predicted, recycled, set and followed. Seasons in fashion have shifted, designs are made and sold un-naturally early. You can buy your new winter coat when it's still warm outside and the leaves have yet to change or fall.


Though there are people that have big influence in the world of fashion, it can never be entirely controlled. Styles in fashion have their own life cycle, they go in and out of fashion. Though when they re-emerge evolution is visible. And so, yes, even shoulder pads come back.