STYLE

Who killed at the Met Ball? and WHY

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On twitter: “@fuggirls This year’s Met Gala is totally making up for the lackluster Oscars this year! ” But I saw more fashion, “oh no she didn’ts” than winners, which is odd because we have more stylists and designers than ever! Many will share with you their opinion of what looks good (or hideous) but [...]

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Old Distressed Style Trend

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Since working with a very cool 42 year old male client as his personal fashion stylist doing the rounds at all the stylish spots such as Bergdorfs, Earnest Sewn and Barneys I’ve come to see a major lifestyle old/distressed trend.  It’s not the first time I’ve gotten wind of this trend ‘old is new’. John [...]

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Define Stylists-what do they really do?

How often is the word ‘Stylist’ thrown around? What does it really mean? Who are the best? A stylist is a creative position who usually collaborates with the clients, photographer, art director, makeup artist to come up with the visual concept of the project. It’s their job to make the people and also the clothing [...]

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What to wear to the MET Ball?

Red gown by Marchesa

If you’re one of the chosen few to be invited to the MET ball it’s a blessing and a curse. As a fashion stylist I realize that all eyes will be on what you wear and you need a gown fit for a ball.  So I’ve compiled a list of designers who would be wonderful [...]

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Stylist Secret Source- Budget Wedding Gown Resource

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Last week at a dinner party on the Upper West Side I met an interesting gentleman who is an entrepreneur in the real estate world. Very well spoken and intelligent I was pleasantly surprised to learn from him an amazing bridal resource for those on a budget. As an investor of the organization he shared [...]

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11 things to do when you’re not at Coachella

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1. ‘Take in the waters’. Palm Springs area is home to many mineral pools. Check out The Spring, Watsu at the Riviera Hotel, Two Bunch Palms, Living Waters Clothing Optional Spa. Day passes are available at many hotels and spas for a fee. 2.Check out the other parties-Filter party and pool parties at Riviera Hotel [...]

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Kate Middleton’s Style-future style icon?

Kate Middleton's Issa engagement dress by Daniella Helayel

Give Kate Middleton’s personal style a break! In WWD Vivienne Westwood’s said that “she would ‘love’ to dress Middleton but not until the bride-to-be catches up somewhere with style”. I feel is a little unkind based on Kate’s upper middle class background and the lessons she may have gleaned from Princess Diana’s experience. The article [...]

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Shoe Wars-Christian Louboutin Sues YSL Over Red Sole

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How can Christian Louboutin’s panties be in such a twist? He is suing YSL over his famous trademarked red sole. In 1992 he filed his red soles as his trademark and now YSL is making a red shoe with a red sole, a green shoe with a green sole, and purple shoe with a purple [...]

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What the wealthy and stylish want

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Attention DESIGNERS and RETAILERS ( Bergdorfs, Barney’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales) here is what my discerning wealthy consumers want. After working with hundreds of private clients there are common threads of what most client ask for. I share them with you here so you can kick some fashion ass. 1. Value for their money-good quality [...]

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Small acts of green-stylish tips

Alexandra at Christie's Bid to Save the Earth 3/30/10

Small acts of green As a Californian-born New Yorker, I have always been wired to be green-conscious and considerate of the environment. Here are the small acts of green that I practice regularly to help do my part. I was very inspired by the documentary No Impact Man. *All those canvas swag bags from fashion [...]

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