What's in the bag?No, I didn't get to keep the ultra luxe and ultra soft Marc Jacobs cashmere sweater nor the slouchy chica wool trousers I borrowed. I did, however, managed to grab (FOR KEEPS) a few things for myself at Marc by Marc. So what's in the bag?  read more »

Pictured above: Burberry’s Fall 2008/09 ad campaign staring Sam Riley and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Christopher Bailey’s reign over the Burberry empire just became a little more majestic.
The iconic British brand has reported a whopping 26% increase in sales revenues the past quarter. In a down-turned economy, this is an improbable development for any company. For a label [...]

I used to have a total chiffon obsession when I went through my goth phase back when I was about 18. It wasn't goth in the sense of being all black, it was more a goth/hippy fusion. My then boyfriend and I must have looked a right pair!  read more »

Fashion-Forward and Funky; 2008 Jovani Prom Dress Collection Focuses on Current Trends The Jovani prom dress collection for the upcoming 2008 season focuses on its trademark elegance, with original prints, bold colors, and fresh designs. Are you the type who wants to show up to prom without looking like you choose your dress out of a tired prom catalogue?  read more »

Q:  At 5′1, 110 pounds, and a size 32DD, I cannot find a dress that fits me correctly. Strapless dresses are impossible.  I really need a dress that I can wear a bra with and that doesn’t show off too much cleavage. A: For maximum figure flattery, we’d recommend a scoopnecked or v-necked dress that hits at knee-length.  The neckline will allow you to wear a bra (and won’t show too much cleavage), and the knee length hemline will be especially flattering on your petite frame.  Here’s Omiru’s top picks for figure flattering dresses for extremely curvy petites: Our $$$ Picks: Maggy London Cascade Front Chiffon Dress | $158 at Nordstrom Isn’t this color simply gorgeous?  The flowy fabric will drape nicely over your curves, though the hemline may need to be raised to knee length for maximum figure flattery.  read more »

Its finally FINAL sales time!  read more »

What with all the SS08 denim shenanigans (vintage style natty jackets, acid wash, frayed denim and the lik...) going on, you'd think I'd be more forgiving with leather and denim, a combo that isn't exactly eyebrow-raising. It's just that.... there's...susie_bubble

Chapter 7: Eat Your Chiffon You give me Betsey Johnson and I'll give you Zandra Rhodes. Zandra is one of Britain's IQONIC fashion designers. Her creations are often bright, colourful and dramatic. She has dressed Princess Diana as well as Freddie Mercury. Anyway, Zandra, along with Natt Weller (OMG HE IS SO FIERCE!!!!!) threw a super fabulous dinner party late last year in her London penthouse for some of their amazingly chica fashion friends. Ben Charles Edwards captured some raw, intimate moments on tape and turned it into a little art film. Y'all know how I love fashion and art and it's my pleasure to share this with you. Oh who the hell am I kidding. Me? An art lover?  read more »

*50 fashion questions you should be asking right now* Stumped by spring's new clothes? Fashion expert Mimi Spencer has set up wonderstuff.co.uk, a website dedicated to answering those conundrums of style that can keep a girl awake at night. Here, she explains what to buy and what not to wear this season *Sunday February 10, 2008 The Observer (http://www.observer.co.uk/)* *1.* What colour should I wear?It's a Crayola moment, so crawl out from that dark, comfortable place and get a load of brights. Fuchsia is the hottest colour to wear - it should feel like a stab in the eye - as seen at Burberry, Preen, Stella McCartney, Versace, Celine, Balmain, Giambattista Valli... are you still there?  read more »

This past week I received two different emails from readers about what to wear regarding pregnancy. One was about the time before you have enough of that Belly Bump for maternity attire, and one was what to wear after you give birth but are not yet back to your pre-pregnancy figure. Rachel writes: Happy news, my husband and I found out we are expecting an addition to our family at the end of this year! I am in the end of my first trimester and I am experiencing major bloating and even a bit of a belly. I dont look pregnant, I just look fat. To top it off, we havent yet told our loved ones or either of our bosses. What can I wear where I can look chic and not like a whale? Also with the heat, my morning sickness and fatigue, can you suggest easy-care looks that make me look polished even though I just puked up my breakfast half an hour earlier?  read more »