Links a la Mode #5: The Fantastic Five

Naughty NinetiesIt was Halloween in 1988, I decided to dress up as a Hippie. A woman said something I have never forgotten... "You know you're getting old when kids start dressing up like you did as a teenager." Well, this is the year it's really happening to me. As someone who loved alternative chic in the 90's (a little grunge, a little goth, a little punk, a little ska) it's nice to see some

Womens Fall 2013 Must Have Accessories | Part 2

The Theme of the SeasonThe Fall/Winter 2013 trends will not be only about punk clothes, but accessories. Punk inspired accessories made their way throughout many brands in a unique manner. Some went hardcore punk like Saint Laurent, while others like Manolo Blahnik's red plaid lace-up heels were chic as was Coach's gold spiky (triangular) necklace. You now know you don't have to take punk to the

The Women's Fall 2013 Must Have Trends| Part 1

Versace, Chanel, Jeremy Scott, Saint LaurentPunk & Rebel: Whether it be hardcore punk or rebel, designers were definitely feeling like revealing their rebellious side of their brands. Some turned punk into vunk (a.k.a Versace Punk) - the definition of a sexy rebel - while others let out a wilder side in their designs like Jeremy Scott's gooey monster prints. Chanel kept it rebel with a luxury

Fendi's Fall Furry Monsters

You know you can't never go wrong when Fendi plays around with their fur. They are the best in the luxury market, taking fur to a whole another dimension then what is perceived by. They have found so many innovative ways to turn fur into a fabric of its own, so razor sharp sometimes you won't believe what type of fur material you're wearing. This fall, their accessories - mostly handbags - have

Beyonce Strikes Again in Custom Gucci Outfits

This week Beyonce seems to be not only making her Mrs. Carter World Tour a talked about concert with hair getting caught in a fan, or an audience member slapping her in the butt, but her high-end custom designer outfits seems to be growing each and every day. She has worn a series of Emilio Pucci, Givenchy, Kenzo, The Blondes (quite a buzzed one), and much more bedazzled outfits, but now she is

Fashion News You Should be Reading | Julien Dossena, and More

Fashion1. Paco Rabbane has appointed 30-year old french designer Julien Dossena will replace Lydia Maurer as its new creative director for the brand. Most of you may ask who is this french guy and what is there to know about the brand? Well, it happens that according to a press release from the label, Dossena was a senior designer at Balenciaga during Gh�squiere's reign from 2008 to 2012. As

A Men's Turtleneck for Fall 2013 Trends| You Need it

It wouldn't be fair not give our guys a little preview of some of the trends that are up to come. This season turtlenecks, black shiny leather pieces, and sportswear themes (sneakers, varsity jackets, etc.) are just some of the few key items to keep in mind for Men's Fall 2013 Trend. Turtlenecks may not be most guys best friend, but with a glimpse of hardcore leather and details you can make the