Isabel Marant AW13 Boot of the Season

Moda Operandi's Isabel Marant trunk show went live today where these boots are available for preorder and delivered straight to your door come Fall.  See the trunk show here.


Photo credit: Moda Operandi 

Trend: Mini bags craze

 

Photo credit:  FORWARD by elyse walker

Lady Grey Neck Cuff

Photo credit: Shariq Siddiqui Photography

Valentine's Day Gift Guide for Yourself

1. Dolce & Gabbana iPhone 4 Case, $275
2. YSL Eyeliner Pen, $32
3. Girls Season 1 DVD, $22
4. Kiss Pillow, $110

5. Karl Lagerfeld Champagne Flute Set, $300
6. VPL Bra, $95
7. Breville Juicer, $99
8. Rubber Rings with Diamond, $190
9. Glass Heart Bottle, $32

Valentine's Day Gift Guide for Him

1. Loro Piana Sweater, £430
2. Big Jambox, $300
3. Turnbull & Asser Silk Pocket Square, £50
4. Nike FuelBand, £129
5. Toms Beachmaster Sunglasses, $119
6. iPad Mini, $329
7. Smythson crocodile wallet, £950
8. Jack Black The Core Collection, $52
9. Brioni Embroidered Woven-Silk Tie, £150

Valentine's Day Gift Guide for Her

1. Equipment Pajama Set, $388
2. Ode a la Rose Monthly Flower Delivery Service (4-12 months), $360-$995
3. Proenza Schouler PS11 Continental Wallet Mirror, $765
4. YSL Iridescent Heart Necklace, $1,255
5. Teddy Bear Sculpture, $300
6. Fresh Hesperides Jubilee Set, $45
7. Vosges Noir Truffle Heart Collection, $48

Fresh Sake Bath

I have been using Fresh products for years (mentioning the wonders it has done for my hair here) and am so excited to share my newest Fresh product obsession: Sake Bath.  The soak eases body tensions and detoxifies while the scent calms - achieving all the perfect elements of a hot bath.  Fresh is known for using natural ingredients in its products such as sugar, milk, soy and rice.  And did you know the company is part of the LVMH group?   Find it here and let me know how it worked for you.


Photo credit:  Fresh

Swan lake

(rag & bone sweater and jeans, All Saints boots, Tom Ford sunglasses)

Designer Spotlight: SUNO

Spring is around the corner.  My newest discovery with womenswear label SUNO has my eye happily focused on Spring.  My obsession with my favorite trends of 2012 (see post here) continues with SUNO's SS13 collection.  Peplum and silk blouses (PJ-inspired) along with tailored jackets to give an edge will be my look this Spring.  See more from SUNO available soon at NET-A-PORTER. 


Photo credit: SUNO

First MFS exclusive for Fashion Parkway

I am so pleased to announce that my first contribution post with MFS sponsor Fashion Parkway is up and ready to view.  My outfit post, titled Holiday Red, is timed perfectly in the midst of this holiday season.

See my full Holiday Red outfit post here.

Trend: Cool holiday sweaters

Moschino appliqued wool turtleneck sweater

Mason by Michelle Mason reindeer-intarsia wool and cashmere-blend sweater

Meadham Kirchhoff Maria metallic-embroidered knitted sweater

Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti sequin snowflake-embellished wool sweater

Banjo & Matilda snowflake-intarsia cashmere sweater

Here are my favorites to stay stylish while still being festive this holiday season.

Everlane: New concept of luxury e-tailing

By cutting out the middleman, the budding luxury clothing design and manufacturing company offers high-quality products at unconventional prices.  The company started by producing a luxurious version of the classic t-shirt for just $15.  It has now evolved its product offerings to silk blouses, wool scarves and backpacks.  How does Everlane achieve such prices?  See the value chain below:

Photo credit: Everlane.com

Holiday wish listing

1. Proenza Schouler PS11 mini classic leather
2. Diptyque Amber Oud scented Christmas candle
3. Falling Whistles for Peace in Congo
4. Bea Valdes Outrider clutch bag
5. Frida Gustavsson Vogue Germany fashion illustration print
6. Isabel Marant Hippo embellished quilted cotton-twill jacket
7. Tom Ford Beauty nail lacquer set
8. Lady Grey Symtra bangle
9. Valentino studded patent-leather flats

Holiday gift guide wish list.  I am sure you have all overdosed on holiday gift guides by now.  So instead of creating my own gift guide, I am showing you what is on my holiday wish list to inspire you through this holiday shopping period.

The Curator, Tastemaker, Style Influencer ...

The curator, tastemaker, style influencer, fashion ambassador and celebrity; They are changing the scene of online shopping.  I see one consistent trend being the use of curators in recommending products. Marketing research has shown that we as consumers like recommendations from people we know and/or admire and are more inclined to shop these suggestions.  So is the curator the new online marketing strategy of today as was the flash-sale of previous years?  Below are four unique online websites that have adopted the curator-based business model.

AHAlife is an online discovery and shopping platform that offers unique handpicked products by the likes of Donna Karan, Daniel Boulud, Tina Brown and Tim Gunn.  

The Coveteur offers a look into the closets of tastemakers, celebrities and fashion elite with the ability to actually shop pieces from their closets.

Vaunte recently launched and is also offering up fashionable closets by redesigning the world of online luxury consignment shopping.

The Cools is a social network and an e-commerce site.  Its tastemakers include Erin Fetherston, Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld, and Agyness Deyn.

London

(Emilio de la Morena dress and belt, Rag & Bone long sleeve tee, Christian Louboutin heels, Tom Ford sunglasses)

Black on black plus Valentino

(Balenciaga coat, Rag & Bone jeans, Christian Louboutin heels, Valentino bag, Ray-Ban sunglasses)

Color is all over the runways these days but I'm still partial to an all black outfit.  The weather in London changed significantly last week and its time to bring out the coats.  This is one of my favorites: leather-trimmed and double-breasted.  Styled with a pair of killer pumps and F/W '12 studded Valentino bag and I'm ready to brave the cold!

Photo credit: Shariq Siddiqui Photography

Designer Spotlight: Soyer

I discovered a new brand while in NYC - Soyer.  Designer Soyun Shin has created an awesome knitwear company.  With sweater dressing in mind, Soyer is perfect for the modern woman on the go. The key to the clothing is sophistication meets versatility as the pieces are simple yet tailored with an unexpected twist.  I picked up this sweater in black from the boutique Curve in Soho and have been living in it since returning to London.  Literally I wore it Saturday on the plane, to brunch Sunday at Tom's Kitchen and today for lunch at the Dorchester.  Chances are I'll be wearing it tonight as well.  I really need to find a new obsession and fast!

NYC Bound

(Burberry coat, Maje sweater, AG jeans)

I'm off to NYC!

Essential packing list (including items above):

Club Monaco Sandra V-Neck tees (in every color)
Etoile Isabel Marant Lecia blouse
Haute Hippie tuxedo sleeveless blouse
Maje Olsen black sweater 
Rag & Bone Boleyn blazer
Theyskens Theory Cashu Fiola dress (now on sale!)
Rag & Bone leather skinny jeans
Christian Louboutin Pigalle flats 
Alexander Wang shoes
Lady Grey Symtra Choker necklace

Tom Ford Beauty

I have discovered my new favorite makeup line - Tom Ford Beauty.
Above image from left to right:

• Cafe Rose Eau de Parfum
• Exotic Teal Eye Defining Pencil
• Midnight Eye Defining Pencil
• Emerald Lust Eye Color Quad
• Narcissist Cheek Color
• Peach Blush Illuminating Highlighter Pen
• Bordeaux Lust Nail Lacquer
• Minx Nail Lacquer
• Naivete Ultra Shine Lip Gloss

My personal trick: I line the outer corner to the middle of the upper eyelid with Exotic Teal Eye Defining Pencil and fully line the bottom eyelid with Midnight Eye Defining Pencil.  With a coat of mascara, this look will give you just enough of a pop of color but still remain subtle.

On another note, did you know Tom Ford Beauty is part of the Estee Lauder brands?  Very stylish indeed.