Okay, so there’s no denying that maxi-dresses are one of the hottest trends this Summer.
Have you been saying to yourself, “I like this look on other people, but can I pull of this style?”
We think maxi dresses can look flattering on pretty much every body type. It’s all about choosing a maxi that will accentuate your best features. And we absolutely love how easily maxi’s can go from sleek and classy to trendy and chic!

Chains have always been an integral component of jewelry, well…practically since the beginning of time.  However, during the last 4 years, chains have evolved as the sole component of jewelry pieces, used and combined in surprising and novel ways…It’s practically all about the chains…
Over the last 3 years, chains accessories have taken the center stage.  No longer just dainty chains from which to hang pendants, but as increasingly massive, statement pieces, they can transform any old t-shirt into going-out attire…

Pieces of sky.’ That’s how turquoise was called by some Native American tribes.
Present in top trends over the last 3 years (seen in the Native American and Moroccan trends), turquoise is back in 2011 as favorite accessory to the tribal and bohemian trends.   The Pantone color of the year, and one of the main colors of the spring 2011 palette, turquoise is often combined with its complementary colors: orange or butterscotch.
Made famous by Hollywood celebs like Megan Fox, Jessica Biel, Cameron Diaz, Nicky Minaj, Katy Perry, and more, this ancient …

We mentioned ecoSkin in our recent post titled ‘Eco-friendly clothing isn’t what it used to be…’ But we think Sandy Skinner, the mastermind behind ecoSkin, is so fabulous she deserves her very own post!
After 17 years of retail and fashion experience, Sandy decided it was time to make a difference. Sandy combined her knowledge of the apparel industry, and an ever-expanding environmental consciousness to launch ecoSkin in May 2007.

Core to its planet-friendly mission, ecoSkin uses only environmentally sustainable luxury fabrics including bamboo, hemp, and corn jersey – they are all …

Do women dress for men or for themselves?
The question has often been raised: do women dress for men or themselves? Well, a little of each, we think….

Women dress to impress men…

You just have to walk into a bar on a Friday night to see how many women are wearing a short skirt, plunging neckline, or figure-hugging dress, and it’s clear, that women also dress for men, to get their approval and admiration.
A recent U.S. research study among college students showed that women dress …

This summer hang a rope around your neck. Braided, corded and rope jewelry are a popular trend for spring. There are many variations in color, shape and hardware, which keep each piece interesting. Not only does the low cost of materials make most of these accessories very affordable and available in many retail stores but a lot of the jewelry is also “eco friendly”.

The unique combination of metal and rope makes these items easy to pair with dressier outfits and other metal accessories.

These colorful accessories fit perfectly with the tribal …

Ok, so there are some aspects of fashion that men and women don’t see eye-to-eye on.   Whereas women may like them, for whatever reasons, men don’t.
After a little research, here are some of the unanimous winners in the  men’s ‘No-No’ department:
1.  Ugg Boots:  ‘ugg-ly’ and unflattering.
We totally agree.  The only place Ugg boots should be worn is apres-ski, on the slopes.
2.  Harem Pants: not flattering, not even on Kim Kardashian.

As much as we like harem pants, we must agree, they are not very figure-flattering, they tend to add inches in unwanted …

April 2nd is the International Pillow Fight Day.  The Pillow Fights, happening on this day in over 30 cities around the world, are organized by the Urban Playground Movement, who aims “to make these unique happenings in public space become a significant part of popular culture.”
For the third year in a row, over 400 people gathered in downtown L.A.’s Pershing Square to unleash some good-natured aggression in a fight-to-the-death (of the pillow)…They duked it out in great style, feathers flying everywhere…

Which leads to the question, what DOES one wear to a pillow fight, besides the obvious …

His well-crafted, compact phrases and stories, where each word tells a story, compress a ton of meaning into short, raw portraits of L.A.’s underbelly.  His heroes are the poor, the homeless, the forgotten people of L.A., depicted in a stark, non-judgmental light, that presents them as they are, in black AND white, the good co-existing with the bad, the bad being a mere reflection of the human condition.
His work as an organizer in Watts, Compton, and East L.A., as he says, has been about uncovering stories.   He has a first-hand …

What are you waiting for?
For Fall 2011, we’re seeing a lot of carry over trends. Don’t hesitate any longer to invest in some of these must-have items. They are here to stay!
70’s trend:
-High-waisted, wide-leg pants
-Statement / Platform wedges
-Wide-brimmed hats
-Bold colors

Biker / punk look:
-Leather biker/moto jacket
-Textured leggings / patterned tights
-Studs

Miltary look:
-Trench coat / Anorak
-Combat boots

Feminine Chic:
-Crochet
-Lace
-Animal print

Stay tuned for what trends to add in our next post…