Colorful maxi dresses are my go-to on busy summer days when I don’t have the time to plan more elaborate outfits and when, ultimately, I want to throw something beautiful on, accessorize, and walk out the door.
You know what Katy Perrry said: California girls are so hot, they’ll melt your popsicle!
Colorful, psychedelic, original prints informed by the natural landscapes of destinations across the globes, folklore and mythology, art and architecture, ancient symbolism, and mystical motifs abound in all of Mara Hoffman’s collections.
As it turns out, fashion designer Cynthia Rowley and J.Crew creative director Jenna Lyons are powerhouses in a multitude of settings — whether it’s their design studios, their corporate headquarters, a New York City runway, a boardroom, or the wide open sea.
Whether you’re packing your swimsuits and sunscreen for a beach getaway, stocking up on chicken wings and ears of corn for an epic cookout, or crafting paper straws and decorative banners in patriotic patterns for a fun dinner party, chances are you’re counting the minutes until you can celebrate Independence Day with your friends and family.
It’s been a huge week for the Jenner and Kardashian clans — first, Vanity Fair introduced the world to the first photographs of Bruce Jenner’s female self, Caitlyn Jenner, with the stunning images earning comparisons to such beauty icons as Jessica Lange and Janice Dickerson; next, Caitlyn made her Twitter debut and immediately broke the record on the fastest user to reach 1 million followers (four hours as opposed to the five-hour record previously set by Barack Obama); then, Kim Kardashian announced that, after undergoing IVF treatments, she’s now expecting a second child with husband Kanye West; and now, Kylie and Kendall Jenner have launched their highly anticipated capsule collection for Topshop.
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.
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.
Last Thursday, as the white carpet was being rolled out for the 2015 Billboard Latin Music Awards (yes, J.Lo insisted on a white carper rather than the customary red one!), I stopped by Telemundo NY’s “Acceso Total” to chat about some of the red carpet trends we’ve seen over the past few months and what we were likely to encounter during that evening’s awards ceremony.
