I have a hard time deciding if Roberto Cavalli is a genius:Or if he has just lost his mind:I don’t approve of caftans for men, generally speaking, although they can be done well on women:Here is another example of an ethereal and floaty top for your enjoyment.Can someone explain this suit to me? Because I really, really don’t understand.I will take one of these jackets, please. I love motocross chic.
According to Style.com, Mr. Armani’s inspiration was the summers in southern Italy. I haven’t been to Italy (yet), but I can definitely see that warm Mediterranean climate ideal coming through in his clothes.Armani’s collection was all about glittering headwraps and scarves with floaty pants tied at the knees. Fabrics were muted neutrals and were light and ethereal. I’m noticing a pattern already! Isn’t this wrap delicious? I can see myself wearing this while enjoying a cocktail in an outdoor cafe somewhere on Italy’s southern coast.Is this a caftan? I don’t know. It doesn’t really matter. It’s gorgeous, and I’d happily [...]
Even though I’m more a fan of American fashion than I am Italian fashion, I’m still excited about Milan Fashion Week, only because in a few short months I will actually be there! So I thought I’d pay a bit more attention to what was coming down the runway in Milan, in hopes of finding a few things that I can wear while I’m there and not look like a typical American. First up, this lovely wrap dress. Seems like everything in Bottega Veneta’s show was a muted neutral, which was lovely. No brights here. The wrap dress is always [...]
So, I’ve been invited by a BFF to go hang out in NYC for three days, sans children and husbands. Right on! So, we bought some train tickets, claimed a great hotel, and are busy making plans to hit as many of the shops as we can, plus take in the Broadway show Wicked (which was a fantastic book and has gotten rave reviews, so I can’t wait!). But as the planning progressed, reality set in. New York is a lot different than Virginia Beach. What passes for streetwear here probably doesn’t work in sophisticated New York. And I don’t [...]
I seriously wish I could dance as good as he does.
Are you ready to think about Spring 08? Me either. But Pantone has the colors that will be hot and trendy. From the website: Designers Dive into Color for Spring Refreshing splashes of invigorating brights punctuate classic, versatile neutrals as designers offer a playful spring palette for endless exploration and creative combinations. Variations on popular colors such as energizing red, cool, waterborne blue and eco-friendly greens also play a key role this season. “The spring ‘08 color palette perfectly reflects the cheerfulness of the season,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Stabilizing neutrals combined with pops [...]
A few things I picked up on my trip to Kansas City. Always a great place to shop, especially on the Plaza. See more of my Kansas City Shopping list at ThisNext.
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