A trip to Paris with Christian Siriano Written on February 13, 2010, by twinkletoes.
The scene outside Christian Siriano’s Fall 2010 show was chaotic. In the midst of the pushing and shoving, I took a moment to reflect on the meteoric career of this pint-sized fashion phenom. Project Runway has had 6.5 seasons of varying success. Siriano is the only winner to have joined the ranks of the fashion [...]
Meryl and Julia Written on October 19, 2009, by twinkletoes.
I recently went to see Julie and Julia which I enjoyed, in large part, because of the marvelous period costumes worn by Meryl Streep though I have to say her Julia Child accent was also highly entertaining. As we all know, Julia Child was a towering pillar of a women and, for her role, Meryl [...]
Worldwide Fashion Week Wrap Up: Part 2 Written on October 19, 2009, by twinkletoes.
So many shoes, so little time. Reflecting on the various fashion weeks, it seems to me that this season, with ever advancing economic issues affecting the fashion industry, clothing has been more wearable than it used to be (for the most part. We all know there have been some pretty significant exceptions. Trias, cough cough.. [...]
Worldwide Fashion Week Wrap Up Written on October 18, 2009, by twinkletoes.
It’s been an exciting season hasn’t it? From Christian Siriano’s claws to Vuitton’s tassels and McQueen’s futuristic snake shoes, we have seen quite an array of fascinating footwear. But wait! I think we’ve missed an entire demographic. Why that’s right, it’s time for Fashion Week footwear OFF the runway. The editors, buyers, and general fashion [...]
A Day at the Beach with Band of Outsiders Written on September 16, 2009, by twinkletoes.
It was grey and raining outside Band of Outsiders Spring 2010 presentation. No one was please that it was going to start 15 minutes late and that we wouldn’t even be allowed inside the main building to escape from the rain before it began. That is, we were annoyed until we walked in and saw [...]
Tony Cohen and The Claw Written on September 15, 2009, by twinkletoes.
Yesterday, r5bales showed you Christian Siriano’s new shoe collection, which will eventually be reimagined for Payless. His last collection was toned-down considerably for sale to the general public, so it remains to be seen what will happen to his newest heel innovation: The Claw.
To recap:
But it seems that Siriano is not the only designer to [...]
NY Fashion Week: Rosa Cha and Jen Kao Written on September 13, 2009, by twinkletoes.
In keeping with the theme of a lazy weekend at the beach, in 1946, we turn our eye to Rosa Cha. If you don’t know this line, you probably should; it’s an award-winning bathing suit line designed by Brazilian, Amir Slama. It has an insane following. And gorgeous criss-crossy wedge sandals set off the line [...]
NY Fashion Week: Hayden-Harnett Written on September 13, 2009, by twinkletoes.
I love Hayden-Harnett. I LOVE Hayden-Harnett. Back in February, trainingheels gave you all the 411 on this Brooklyn design company and their beautiful bags and shoes. Their pieces are interesting and unusual as well as being beautifully made and comfortable. AND I just got an amazing deal…details to come later. Anyway, their Sp2010 line of [...]
NY Fashion Week: Vena Cava Written on September 13, 2009, by twinkletoes.
Hello all and welcome to Bryant Park 2009! Or rather Spring 2010 (bet you didn’t know that fashion can involve time travel). I have seen many collections right up close and some famous folks, from somewhat farther away. There have been clothes! There have been uppity PR people. And there have been some amazing shoes.
Let [...]
Payless Does the DIY Trend Written on June 1, 2009, by twinkletoes.
For the uninitiated, DIY stands for “Do it Yourself.” In fashion, it refers to people who take it upon themselves to modify or create their clothing to make it their own. No one has a more personal style than a fashion DIY-er. It’s not easy to take a pair of scissors to a dress or [...]