Go big with a big necklace this fall
I love this necklace worn by singer Keri Hilson, who was at the BCBG Max Azria spring 2010 show in New York. Just FYI: Supersize necklaces, some as big as a bib, are big-time big this fall.
Singer Keri Hilson attends the BCBG Max Azria Spring 2010 collection during fashion week, in New York, on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
Fashion Week spring 2010: John Bartlett
Claiborne by John Bartlett for spring 2010.
Guys, get read to show some color for spring. John Bartlett dipped into his box of crayons and came up with oranges, blues, pinksand greens for his Claiborne by John Bartlett collection.
Claiborne by John Bartlett for spring 2010.
Claiborne by John Bartlett for spring 2010.
Claiborne by John Bartlett for spring 2010.
Jon Gosselin’s fashion style doesn’t work for Tim Gunn
Jon Gosselin and one of his daughters
- Tim Gunn, fashion mentor on “Project Runway”
Tim Gunn of “Project Runway” fame is not a big fan of Jon Gosselin’s style.
The father of eight commits the biggest crime against fashion for men: Not wearing the proper size, Gunn told Us magazine.
”In his case, everything is too big. It is what I refer to as the slobification of America. If you want to dress to feel as though you never got out of bed, then don’t get out of bed.”
He didn’t shoot down Kate, Jon’s ex. He told Us he’s ”accepting” of her famous asymmetrical hairdo. “If that’s the way she wants to present herself, then she’s doing a good job.”
John Galliano for Dior … inspiring collection
John Galliano for Dior's haute couture fall 2009 fashion collection, presented in Paris.
John Galliano, designer for Christian Dior, got a lot of help with his haute couture fall show in Paris. His inspiration was photos of an earlier generation of models. He happened upon archive photos featuring Monsieur Dior with a group of his favorite models in various sages of undress, according to The Daily Fix.
“We even discovered an image of Marlene Dietrich in a tuxedo with suspender straps attached to the bottom, the better to keep the jacket perfectly tight. Once I saw that, I was flying,” laughed Galliano, dressed in dark Brioni three-piece suit.
The result was a spectacular show staged in the upstairs salon of Dior’s classic headquarters on avenue Montaigne, where half the models appeared in tights with underwear, knickers, panties, straps or corsets in flesh tones or polkadots. Worn with a series of boleros, trench-dresses and reefer jackets, the overall look was sinfully racy, said The Daily Fix.
Galliano also enjoyed a great assist from hatter Stephen Jones, who created enormous bow-tie hats and feathered numbers.
Read the entire story from The Daily Fix here.
From John Galliano for Dior's haute couture fall 2009 show.AP PHOTO
John Galliano for Dior's haute couture fall 2009. AP PHOTO
John Galliano for Dior haute couture fall 2009. AP PHOTO
John Galliano for Dior haute couture fall 2009. AP PHOTO
Jimmy Choo coming to H&M stores, but what stores should come to Oklahoma?
Oklahoma has plenty of good things for it, but it would be nice if we had a few more shopping opportunities. I thought of that again this week when I learned that H&M would be collaborating with Jimmy Choo on a bag and shoe collection as well as clothes.
H&M already has teamed with Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, and most recently, Matthew Williamson. Now Jimmy Choo. The collection is set to debut Nov. 14 in about 200 stores around the world. H&M is a Swedish company known for its fast fashion.
Target does a good job with its designer collaborations, so cheap and trendy designer is available here. And we’ve got some great specialty boutiques. But when it comes to shopping options, more is always better. Plenty of people would love to see an H&M here, but that may be a while. Texas doesn’t even have one. But there’s three in Missouri. Try to figure that one out.
Anyway, what stores would you like to see in Oklahoma?
Serena Williams launches accessories collection on HSN
Serena Williams CZ bracelet. Event price is $64.95.
Tennis great Serena Williams will launch her accessories collection Thursday on HSN. The Signature Collection by Serena Williams includes handbags, jewelry and apparel. Each item is priced less than $100. Serena will be presenting the collection on HSN from 9 to 10 p.m. Thursday, 7 to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday.
Serena Williams shows off some of the accessories in her new collection, Signature Collection by Serena Williams.
Rompers, jumpsuits, harem-style pants — oh my
Some fashion trends are easier to embrace than others. Who among us is ready to slip into a romper, jumpsuit or harem-style pants?
I’ve worn jumpers before. No, not as a child. An adult. A much younger adult. My favorite jumpsuit was ivory in a soft shiny fabric. It was sleeveless with wide straps, cinched at the waist with a black patent belt. It was the perfect complement to my summer tan. That was before we knew the sun was not our friend. I loved that jumpsuit, but I only wore it twice. Going to the bathroom was a hassle. Plus one of the straps took a dip in the toilet. Need I say more?
And rompers? I don’t even want to go there. My 17-year-old niece had one on the other day. She looked cute; I would look silly enough for someone to nominate me for “What Not to Wear.”
Which brings us to harem-style or softly draped pants. I’m kind of liking these. They probably wouldn’t be that flattering — unless my supermodel body came in soon. I ordered it months ago. It’s such a popular model that it’s on back order. Funny, huh? I doubt I invest in a pair of these pants, unless I find the perfect fit and style, but they would be a nice change from capris. And they look so comfortable. Comfort is a trend, too. One I’m embracing more and more.
Drew Barrymore … a vision in pink lipstick
Drew Barrymore, a cast member in "Grey Gardens," arrives at the premiere in Los Angeles.
I’m loving pink lipstick these days. Makeup artists say it makes you look more youthful. I’m all for that. Watch for a story on pink lipstick soon in the Life section. I just wanted to share this picture of Drew Barrymore … in pink lipstick. I even like how she channeled the ’80s with that big hair.
Style expert Lloyd Boston helps people with closet hangups
Style expert Lloyd Boston of "Closet Cases" on Fine Living Network.
Who among us doesn’t help with our closet once in a while? Here comes Lloyd Boston with a new television series, ” Closet Cases,” on FLN.
The show premieres tonight at 9 p.m. on the Fine Living Network, followed by another new episode at 9:30 p.m.
Boston lends practical fashion advice to the wardrobe challenged, helping both men and women revitalize their closets to help them rediscover their most stylish selves. The series will air regularly at 9 p.m. on Mondays. Viewers can also go to www.fineliving.com/closetcases to watch Lloyd’s ”Smart Tips” videos where he shares his style expertise, see before-and-after photos of closet and wardrobe transformations and get a daily dose of must-haves in the ShopTalk blog.
Boston wrote “Before You Put That On,” “Make Over Your Man” and “Men of Color,” and appears regularly on “Oprah,” “The View” and “Today.”
In the new television series, Boston said people of every size, shape and budget will find tips for looking fresh and fashionable. He will explain how to shop smart, combine outfits and do more with less.
Some of his tips:
*Buy the size that fits, not the size you think you are.
* Wake up your look by adding just a pop of bold, unexpected color. Be careful of bright, head-to-toe color.
* Learn how to shop by item, not by outfit, from Tiffany’s to Target. Name brands should take a backseat to style.
* Ladies, take 10 years off your look by giving hosiery the day off once in a while. Bare looks look young and modern.
* Guys, house your wallet in your bag or jacket, never in your back pocket.
I must getting mellow because I’m wanting yellow … jeans, that is
Lee straight leg jeans in Sunlight Yellow.
Generally I stay away from color on the lower half of my body. Prints, too. I don’t need purple pansies drawing attention to my rear, an area that I prefer to minimize.
Lately, though, I’ve been thinking about yellow jeans. I’ve been in local stores a lot the past couple of weeks and everywhere I turn I see colorful jeans. Hot pink, sunburst yellow, grass green.
Now I’ll be the first to tell you that I’m not going to slip into jeans that drip neon color. In fact, I usually try to buy the darkest wash possible.
I’m just ready for something different. It is spring, after all. Many of the colorful jeans I’m seeing are super-skinny legs. Ahh, yes, legs. That’s another area I try to minimize, thus a closet full of dark jeans and black pants.
Anyway, I may have found the answer. For spring, Lee is offering soft yellow jeans in a straight leg style. Lee says you can treat soft yellow almost as a neutral. It looks great paired with green, brown, black and red.
It’s possible these jeans will give me the color I want without hugging everything from my ankles up. Here’s another plus: Lee Colorwash straight leg jeans in Sunlight Yellow retail for $44.
Such a deal! And, honeslty, that’s about all I’m willing to pay for a pair of yellow jeans because this yearning for color probably will pass soon.
