Advertising image for the Mansur Gavriel Bucket Bag that has developed a cult following for this “classic” bag that is having a grand comeback this season Francene back again today chatting about the ‘It’ bag of the season. It is one that has been around for years, and has been interpreted by just about every […]
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Canary Yellow…a color perfect for the transition in to Spring…as an accent piece in your home or an addition to your wardrobe. It is a happy color and instantly puts you in a better mood, and it is the perfect color to get us through the dreary weather in Houston the past few days! It […]
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I was smitten with many of the “tailored with a twist” pieces in Nanette Lepore’s Fall Collection at NYFW; particularly right for my wardrobe would be this deep raspberry coat…a great topper, along with the great cape featured below, for anyone’s wardrobe! Nanette Lepore set the stage for her Fall Collection message by stating in […]
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Naeem Khan, whose show was a tribute by the designer to all of the artisans that have been a big part of his success, also had a point-of-view that he is appealing more to the younger Hollywood set. Knowing that he was represented at last night’s Oscars, it should also be noted that he has […]
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My very favorite look of the show….layers of knit over slim bottoms Donna Karan has never made a secret of her love affair with New York, her city! Is there ever a collection that does not take its inspiration from an element of or idea from this great city? Well, this season was no exception […]
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Nicole Miller’s collection for Fall inspired by fantasy, included many prints and uniquely designed furs. Nicole Miller’s Fall 2015 Collection is inspired by mythic art illustrations. For those of you unfamiliar, possibly something like Lord of the Rings?!! It was about fantasy…not just by taking a look into the forest but deeper. The end result was […]
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This Monique Lhuillier liquid satin gown in pewter was one of several metallics that have Red Carpet written all over them. What made this a favorite of mine was the tonal approach to embellished mink and serious beading at the neckline. To take from her liner notes because Monique says it so beautifully, “this collection […]
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Tibi Designer/Creative Director Amy Smilovic’s color palette of earthy neutrals, greys and navy’s shown monochromatically throughout the collection is a fresh approach showing many options for her clientele. Amy Smilovic could not have planned how insightful her collection would appear, drawing inspiration from the Inuit/Arctic regions as her collection literally blew into the arctic blast […]
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Annsley Popov, Founder/Designer of Presmer In the 3 years she has had an office in our building, we have yet to sit down with the adorable and successful Annsley Popov of Presmer. Our office doors are quite literally kitty-corner from each other, we say hello in passing, and we even park next to each other […]
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Giorgio Armani (far right of photo) shares his finale excitement with the 68 looks from Armani Prive’s 10th Anniversary collection Atop my bucket list of things I so much would like to experience in my professional life, has always been to attend Haute Couture Shows in Paris. However, it was after viewing the most enjoyable Cinema […]
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