July 2011

Who Wants Some Lagerfeld?

July 25, 2011

Karl Lagerfeld’s designer capsule collection for Macy’s will be available in Macy’s stores starting August 31, but not much has been revealed about the collection other than the usual press release mumbo jumbo: “limited-edition women’s apparel pieces reminiscent of the designer’s signature style.” But wait, there are some images of the collection: Ah, I’m just [...]

The Maxi Dress

July 24, 2011

I am a recent fan of the maxi skirt, but I’ll always be more partial to maxi dresses. They are great for casual outings, running errands, and even dressy occasions–depending on the fabric and print. Despite how established the maxi dress trend has become, there are still plenty of women who avoid the maxi look, [...]

Rent It!

July 20, 2011

Dress: Tibi Jungle Escape (via Rent the Runway); Shoes: BCBG (via DSW); Cuff: New York & Co. This past weekend, Rent the Runway saved the day when it came time for finding something to wear to Fashion Week. I knew what I wanted — something tropical, preferably one shoulder, and dressy but casual at the [...]

Mara Hoffman SWIM 2012

July 18, 2011

Todd and I have been talking about spending a weekend together in Miami for so long, so when the opportunity to attend Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week SWIM came along, we thought, what better reason to book a hotel and head down there for the weekend? You might be thinking, “Whoa, how’d you get your husband to [...]

The Maxi Skirt

July 14, 2011

I was so excited to see the next Bloggers Do It Better challenge: The Maxi. I love maxi dresses and bought two a few months. At first, my initial excitement for this challenge caused me to overlook an important detail. Upon closer reading, I learned that it had to be a maxi skirt–a spring/summer trend [...]

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week SWIM

July 12, 2011

In just a few short days, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week SWIM will take over Miami. Kicking off Thursday July 14 and lasting through the weekend, the event will showcase over 25 international designers from Australia, Brazil, Columbia, and the United States. The Raleigh Hotel, the official host of MBFWswim, will be bustling with some of the [...]

Mad Dresses

July 11, 2011

After last week’s post about the Banana Republic Mad Men collection, I received a few requests for where to find Mad Men-inspired clothing. Looks like I am not the only one to be disappointed with the BN collection. But lucky for us, there are plenty of outlets to find that 1960s style. Etsy. You could [...]

Recent Purchase: Nude Heels

July 10, 2011

I wear my nude Marc Fisher heels with almost everything it seems, and they are starting to show some wear and tear. These Huacho Aldo heels have been on my mental wish list ever since I laid eyes on them a few months ago. I love the cutout details and the caged look. Most shoes at [...]

The Banana Republic Mad Men Collection

July 7, 2011

Banana Republic recently announced that they are teaming up with AMC to produce the first-ever limited edition Mad Men-inspired clothing collection. Janie Bryant, the show’s Emmy Award-winning costume designer, and Banana Republic’s creative director Simon Kneen worked together on the collection. The collection will be sold in Banana Republic stores nationwide and online beginning August [...]

Missoni for Target

July 1, 2011

After the rather drab Calypso St. Barth collection, Target could possibly be making up for it with their next designer collaboration: Missoni. The luxury Italian label has been around since 1953 and is known for their zig-zag, swirl, and stripe prints. The collection debuts September 13, 2011, at all Target stores and Target.com and will be [...]