Seoul Searching

The lovely folks at AtSeoul contacted me to see if I'd like to feature some of their products. While this is nothing unusual, I clicked on over to have a look at their merchandise, and lo and behold, it was actually a good match for both my taste and budget. (Trust me, it doesn't happen very often, but when it does, it's because I want the store and the products to be a good match for Fashion

Perfect Pairings

Like classic black pumps and a sheath dress, or a vintage concert tee and leather moto jacket, I believe that some pieces just go together perfectly. An example of such a fashion pairing for me is the leopard print and red combination. It could be red lipstick and a leopard print cossack, a red handbag and chiffon leopard secretary blouse, or some red jeans and a faux fur leopard print jacket,

Four Looks for New Years

While a sequin dress or a tuxedo-inspired look might be your top picks for a New Years Eve celebration, why not take inspiration from my recent store photos and opt for something less predictable? A metallic strapless dress, belted one-shoulder tunic, animal print dress, or a strapless rosette style are all equally as festive.

Trend On the Rise - Beautiful Ballerina

With the recent release of Black Swan, in which Natalie Portman portrays a psychologically tortured prima ballerina clad in Rodarte-designed costumes, it's no wonder that ballerina-inspired styles are taking a lead role this winter. Having seen the movie, which I highly recommend, I'm inspired by the pale pink, gray, and white color palette that Portman's character Nina wears throughout the movie

William Rast for Target Fitting Room Review

Despite unrelenting rain and holiday shopping crowds, I broke my no-in-store-shopping-just-before-the-holidays rule and braved two Target stores to browse the William Rast collection and do a fitting room review. As expected, I gravitated more towards the Men's apparel than the Women's, since I found the Women's tank tops, button-front tops, and tees to be lackluster. Perhaps other shoppers

Holi-Daze

Confession: with the exception of birthdays, I've never been much of a holiday person. When it comes to this time of year, I might even be a self-professed Grinch. (Call me the bad guy...I'm even considering breaking the news to my nephew that Santa is all a big lie. I think he's old enough to handle the truth.) In order to cajole myself into the holiday spirit, I've captured a few

Lace Case

Lace isn't the first fabric or texture that comes to mind when I think of dressing for winter. Its lightweight, peek-a-boo properties belie its seasonal appeal. The beauty of lace lies in its versatility; it contrasts well against heavier, more wintery textures such as faux fur, chunky knits, suede, and velvet. It also adds textural depth and femininity, especially when worn on accessories such

Casual and Cozy

After photographing and editing these windows, I developed an affinity for cozy, casual, layered ensembles. As much as I adore sparkly, glamorous pieces, there's also a time for relaxed, everyday separates. Red, white, and blue anchor these four looks, and the use of accessories channels a relaxed-countryside-meets-Native American vibe. Perfect for lazy days at home spent in front of the

Daydreaming at Devon

I joined forces with Sarah to attend the grand opening of the DEVON flagship boutique hosted by Jessica Stam and Scott Devon in Beverly Hills on Wednesday night. If you've never heard of DEVON, it's a new luxury men's and women's lifestyle collection that offers state-of-the-art timepieces, premium denim, leather, fine jewelry, home furnishings, ready-to-wear, and couture pieces, in addition to

Winterized

Although the prevalent southern California sun would have me believe that it's still summer, it feels like winter is in full swing with the mall crowds, holiday parties, and festive decorations everywhere I turn. As much as I despise battling holiday shoppers during December, it's one of the best months for shooting store windows, since retailers attempt to lure in the crowds with glitzy,

In-Vested

When it's chilly but not bone-chillingly cold, I think vests are an easy alternative to jackets. This season sees the predominance of faux fur and faux shearling styles. While I admit that vests can be difficult to pull off, I've discovered that the key to making them work it to streamline the rest of the look, since vests can be chunky and hide the waistline. Think fitted tops, figure-hugging

Accessorized

It's all about accessories in this edition of Store Window Style. Whether it's layered necklaces, chunky scarves, or embellished belts, they add a unique stamp to an otherwise plain look. With the ultra girly Lanvin ♥ H&M collection still ingrained in my psyche, I'm currently drawn to faux pearls, layered chains, and flower pendants. They're perfect for layering under or over infinity scarves and