Gwen Stefani doesn’t need a lighter to “spark the fire” — the red-lipped Orange County pop icon can easily set the style world ablaze with her unique aesthetic and her flair for quirky and colorful design.
Few brands employ an experimental approach to eyewear design, tirelessly looking to create new shapes, add unexpected embellishments, juxtapose seemingly contradictory colors and materials, and invent near-sculptural works that delightfully blur the line between fashion and function as all true avant-garde fashion should. Imagine Philip Treacy’s penchant for innovation in the realm of hats and fascinators, transfer it to the eyewear realm, and you’ll come close to understanding the eclectic and forward-thinking DNA of the Linda Farrow brand, established by its namesake in 1970 and now prospering under the vigilance of Simon Jacob and Tracy Sedino, both of whom have laid the groundwork for collaborations with designers like Dries Van Noten, Oscar de la Renta, The Row, Matthew Williamson, Kris van Assche, and Jeremy Scott.
The idiom “letting it all hang out” takes on new meaning this season thanks to the abundance of tassel embellishments on everything from garments to sandals, handbags, hats, belts, and jewelry.
There’s a beautiful photo on my vision board of Brazilian supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio wearing a printed dress and knee-high gladiator sandals while standing on the wooden planks in front of a wooden beach house, her two children perched atop a windowsill directly behind her, each of her hands holding one of her children’s hands protectively.
I’ve always been a fan of classic black-and-white polka dot patterns — there’s something so timeless and fun about both the spotted motif and the monochromatic color scheme.
Pineapples have long been associated with hospitality.
This morning, I once again stopped by Telemundo NY’s “Acceso Total” — this time to talk about some of the fashion trends we’ve been seeing on the red carpet and what we might expect to encounter at this year’s Latin Billboard Awards.
Earlier today, I stopped by Telemundo NY’s “Acceso Total” show to celebrate Earth Day by showcasing an assortment of eco-friendly beauty products — from cosmetics to skincare regimens, shower gels, body lotions, deodorants, fragrances, and haircare products.
As a leader within the Impressionist movement, Claude Monet did more than capture the beauty of water lilies and poppy fields — he showed that great art didn’t have to consist of hyperrealistic still life and portrait pieces, made with precise and deliberate brush strokes.
The Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, which marks the official beginning of the outdoor music festival season, kicks off in exactly one week, which means it’s time to plan those outfits that will prove practical and comfortable but still channel the desired rocker-meets-Boho-meets-hipster vibe.
