Runway Looks for Less: Alexander Wang Resort 2010
A few looks from Alexander Wang’s Resort Collection This week I’ve decided to focus on the 2010 Resort Collection from Alexander Wang. The designer’s collection is all-American – a mix of khaki, t-shirts, denim and nautical access...
Birthday Girl Fashion: 4 Outfits for the Best Day of the Year
Photo Credit In honor of my birthday (which was yesterday, February 5), I decided to do a post with birthday outfits to inspire any girl whose birthday is coming up, whether it’s in the next few days or next few months! My birthday is definitely my...
Runway Looks for Less: Balmain Spring 2010 RTW
Balmain’s Spring 2010 RTW collection has been getting a lot of attention, both for the unique looks and the fabulous Daria Werbowy modeling them, and even a few of you CF readers have requested to see the designer featured in this column. Balmain...
Fashion Investment Pieces: Black Jeans
Black jeans are one of my favorite items. They can function in a similar way to black leggings (aka, they go with everything) but they give you a more polished look. They can be dressed up, dressed down, worn with heels or worn with sneakers. That’...
Fur Hats Make an Unexpected Comeback
There’s an undeniable trend resurrection occurring on the streets of Manhattan: women, young and old, both uptown and down, are sporting what appear to be big, bushy woodland creatures atop their heads. We’re not talking trapper hats here, ...
Fashion Investment Pieces: Statement Scarf
Every Tuesday, I feature a different “investment piece”, or timeless item that every girl should have in her closet. Last week, I featured the bandage skirt. This week, I’m going to focus on an item that you may not have thought would b...
Cheap and Chic: (Faux and Vintage) Fur Stoles
Fendi Ad Campaign Fall/Winter 2009-2010 Old Hollywood glamor never goes out of style and neither does the fur collar. While larger amounts of fur on jackets, boots, purses, vests may go in and out from time to time, the fur collar, or stole (more like a ...
No Brainer: Bangle Sets
Jewelry isn’t one of our strong suits. Shoes? Yes. Jackets? We could write a thesis. But when it comes to selecting pieces of jewelry that will reflect our personal style or sense of design, we’re up chic creek without a paddle. Which i...
The Paper-Cut Project – Are Paper Hats The New “It” Accessory?
Filed under: Accessories, Fashion, News The Pony Hat (left) and the Leaf Hat (right) of the first collection of the Paper-Cut Project, set to debut in the new year. Photo: courtesy of Refinery29 Spikes, studs, and sequins may have hit the runway this fal...
You Can’t Escape
It’s pointless to resist the pull of the inescapable Reindeer Accessory. Even if you don’t buy them yourself, it’s overwhelmingly likely that someone will buy one for you. Here are a few minimally humiliating reindeer accessories to get...
Holiday Head Gear
There’s nothing like a bit of fanciful head gear to complete a theatrical holiday look. Unless you’re a member of the Gossip Girl cast, we doubt you’ll find much use for this prep school staple in your daily wardrobe. However, we fe...
A Leg Up
We spotted these lacy black tights at Banana Republic yesterday on a lunch break shopping excursion. The mission: find something festive to wear to Thanksgiving dinner that isn’t caked in sequins and/or mini bows–which, it turns out, descri...
Tory Burch’s Charmed Charm Bracelet
Filed under: Accessories, Fashion, News, Designers & Brands The Tory Burch charm bracelet can help women in need lead a charmed life. Photo courtesy Tory Burch Tory Burch appeared on CNBC’s “Power Lunch” today, a show usually focuse...
‘Tis the Season for Bling – Tiffany’s Holiday Gift Collection
Filed under: Accessories, Fashion, Shopping Jeweled Confections: Jean Schlumberger’s gemstone rings. Photo: Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. A true fashionista knows that the best gifts often come in small packages — especially if it is wrapped ...
Teddy Bear Accessories
We’re not generally keen on looking like a stuffed animal of any kind (big fur coats = kind of gross us out), unless we’re talking about these mink ear warmers from Saks Fifth Avenue. Our ears are always the first thing to suffer when the wea...
Splurge vs Save: Oversized Bags
Ever heard the phrase “Go big or go home?” As far as I’m concerned, that phrase is talking about handbags. Don’t get me wrong, a clutch can sometimes be the ultimate in style and function, but for the day to day, especially if you...
Vintage-Inspired Accessories: Gloves, Hats, and Bags
Vintage and thrift stores are full of accessories: gloves, hats, bags, scarves, jewelry, and everything you could ever imagine. And these fabulous pieces are just waiting for you to find them! Accessories can make an outfit, and they’re even more i...





