Posts by Intern Jess

The saying "forget the past" has always been taboo in fashion...yes.

And while King Tut is loong gone, his treasures have prompted fashions finest to reinvent the tribal trend with looks reminiscent of a most fashionable time.

DVF, Catherine Malandrino, and Halston are just some designers who are taking "The Golden Age" to the streets by creating clothing with wild ikat & African prints in shades of brown, red, and burnt orange. Play the look down -or up- with solid gladiator sandals (which have replaced flip flops as the go-to casual shoe for the past few summers).

And then there's the jewelry, ohh...the jewelry! Unfortunately for us, and unless you're Lady GaGa, gold masks and extravagant headpieces are difficult to pull off. So we're forced to settle for wooden bangles, earrings, and necklaces, in what else?

Gold, Gold, and MORE Gold! But sapphire, onyx, and ruby (OH MY!) are mixed into some pieces as well.

His awe-inspiring possessions, now on display at the Discovery Times-Square Exposition, make us want to trek through the desert (Barney's) and collect some treasures of our own!

Pharoah fever is sure to stimulate the economy, so, you're welcome Obama.

TOMS SHOES doesn't take clean water for granted --- or shoes, for that matter.

They have collaborated with charity: water and have taken steps (pun intended) to make a movement above and beyond: To build a clean water well in the village of Sekura, Ethiopia. (Sekura is home to 540 residents and among the largest Ethiopian villages to not have clean water.)

The two pairs of Toms shoes for charity: water styles will retail for $58 per pair and will have limited availability for as long as it takes to fund the well. The map shoe is a heather gray Classic made from sustainable fabric with a tonal map of Africa. Jerry lining and the water shoe is a blue classic made from sustainable fabric with a multi-tone water illustration.

With every air purchased, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. One for One.

We love Toms! (Especially these gold glitters - mee-ow. Yes, I realize the glitters are completely irrelevant to this charity post.)

Fashion Shows shouldn't be this much of a disaster.

Over a month ago I attended Brooklyn Fashion(Less) Weekend. Yes,I know, I'm late, but due to the irrelevancy of the event, I literally just forgot, you'll understand why....

I went in there with high expectations, after all, I am a sucker for fashion shows + goodie bags. And since one of the bitches from Real Housewives of New York was hosting the event-but was too busy to even show up (yes you, Alex Mccord & Simon Von Kemp)- I felt a glimmer of hope that there might be some talent. But there wasn't.

From the clothes (Superman undies over silver spandex pants + a ski mask is NOT menswear, Djamee), to the 1000 hip hop solo acts that interrupted this tragic event every 10 minutes or so, to the confused models that couldn't walk in heels if their lives depended on it. It's like no one even tried.

On a lighter note, there was a fully stocked bar.

Still, after two hours of mediocrity and no end in sight, my patience ran out and so did I.
But, please enjoy this article by someone who stayed the entire time.

I have a love/loathe relationship with nail salons.

LOVE getting my weekly mani-pedi's, but, I am so impatient that I LOATHE sitting in a chair with nothing to do but daydream.

Unfortunately for us women (and the Adam Lamberts of the world), these trips are completely imperative if we want to avoid looking like the crypt keeper.

In New York there are so many salons to choose from and being the little nomad that I am, I've wandered into quite a few places that when I left I vowed to never go again.

To avoid feeling like you're about to contract a disease, it's time we partake in a little awkward conversation upon arrival just to make sure we're getting what we pay for. So, without further adieu, here's a list of Do's and Don'ts, courtesy of Dr. Zong, NYC based podiatrist and cosmetic foot surgeon.

Birdcages are everywhere.

From LV window displays, Alexander Mcqueen ads, bird necklaces, lamps, Givenchy shoes and for those of you who want to go the extra mile, bird inspired lingerie (Someone call PETA).

Scary?

Yes a little; but, that doesn't stop me from exploring all sorts of ways this new avian domination came into play.

Fall fashion '09 was all about incorporating feathers into clothing and became an innovative way to spice up a dress, a shoe, a bag. It satisfied my love of bold, bright colors for a while and we had a good run. But I thought it was over this 'feather fad', "no biggie," I thought, another one bites the dust.

WRONG.

Apparently designers were just getting started.

Are birds themselves are not beautiful enough, so we've moved on to birdcages?
Quite frankly, I'm intrigued.

At first glance didn't you think "sketchy Chinese restaurant décor?" (or 'chinoiserie' for all of you high-brow broads)?

Yea me too. But then you realize 'chinoiserie' really never goes out of fashion, 'fashion forward' people are usually 'sketchy', and well.. 'Louis Vuitton' is 'Louis Vuitton' for a reason.

Ok. I'll bite.

My favorite bird cage trend is not an item of clothing, it's actually birdcage lamps from Urban Outfitters. They even come with little faux birdies in them so you don't feel like a total fraud.

It may be a little abstract...but it still looks fucking cool.

How do you like to wear this trend?

The collaboration of style icon Nicole Richie and A-List jewelry designer Pascal Mouawad (also the genius behind the multi million dollar Victoria's Secret fantasy bra) to create House of Harlow 1960, is a match made in jewelry (and accessories) heaven.

The inspiration behind HOH is a combination of her mothers vintage jewelry and her own love of 60's and 70's fashion. This collection reminds me of sexy-hippie-meets-ancient-civilization, with its combination of jewel toned colors, tribal, and gypsy designs.

Started out in 2008 at Kitson LA, Natch... and expanded to popular online retailers (I found HOH while trolling new sites, shopkitson.com, singer22.com) as well as overseas to Hong Kong, Berlin, and Japan.

"I've always felt that great accessories are essential in every complete outfit and I wanted to create a collection that was easy to mix and match; to either wear alone as an everyday piece, or stack on to make more of a statement," says Nicole Ritchie.

I love Nicole Richie's style, she always looks cute, laid back, hobo-ish; yet, sexy and this collection sum its up to a tee. I can't believe I didn't find it sooner (!). Womp.

My most recent fave piece is this Green Gold Triangle Necklace.

Looking forward to more from Nicole Richie, Im ready for Winter Kate. Check out Nicole's interview with Fashionair.

I have been on the prowl searching for a wearable knee-length skirt that is both flattering, and one that isn't made to look like I should be going to the temple office.

I perused around one of my favorite sites, Shopbob, and found what I think, is G-d's gift to my pencil persuit.

Derek Lam's draped skirt with snaps.

Shopbop has oodles of knee length skirts, but I was drawn to the practiciality with this shade of blue (which btw, is my new go-to neutral).

Loving how it wont ride up or cling (ruche + lightweight jersey material = love) and has gold snaps to show em' a little leg ("and then don't give em' any", guess what old movie?).

I need warm weather stat (!) because this skirt can go from rooftop party to walking the dog with just a quick shoe change.

The price? $650. Ouch. But, is a total closet staple.

Like totally.

What does one wear when skiing?

Something to keep you warm? Yes.

Something to keep you looking hott? Must.

So this weekend, I'm heading up to Hunter & I'm in a mad dash for snow gear.

The look? Freezing-to-death meets cute-snow-bunny.

As it so happens, I was just watching a re-run of The Girls Next Door (Confession: I'm obsessed... I know, I know...) & one of the girls had mentioned Burton.

My thought?

Burton makes cute women's ski clothes!? (I thought they just did boards & guy gear...)

I hopped online, checked out the site - and found my new lust item:

The Women's B by Burton Deitrich Bib Pant.

@ $299.95 it's definitely breaking the piggy bank; but, I need something stylish & durable & this will do the trick.

The best part of the snowsuit!?

It's waterproof, breathable, faux croc piping & check out these color options (green, black, purple & pink...).

And, since I'm into jumpsuits in a big way, I need this --- now.

What do you think? Loving it?