In the fashion world black is a constant. It goes with nearly everything and it's sliming. I can usually tell when fashion is going through a major change based on the amount of black in a show and during a season. The runway does not lie.
As a stylist, I am always being asked questions such as:
"Is brown the new black?"
No. Not since 1994, and no it is not at this time making a comeback.
"Is pink the new black?"
"Is purple the new black?"
Sorry, but no - not this season.
A few years ago, circa 2001, white was the new black. So this year in the midst of economic upheval what is the new black for 2009?
Accessories!
Dress up your favourite looks with up to date scarves, hats, bags, shoes and that ever so important pair of designer sunglasses.
The shoe of the moment is an open-toe gladiator inspired stiletto, it is absolutely everywhere. HOT HOT HOT at the moment, although I do see it as a trend instead of an actual new style.
I'm a huge fan of scarves. I love the versatility of a good scarf, tying it in several different ways to completely change the look of a single outfit and untying it for a more utilitarian use if the weather suddenly turns cool.
I always have a few "favourite" scarves in my closet. My current favourites a black textured scarf I picked up on my last visit to France which is perfect for warm Summer nights, a grey silk scarf I picked up at a boutique here in Maine that is amazing warm on chilly Fall evenings and a black structured scarf that can slip easily around my shoulders that is perfect for winter or a night at the opera - it is designed so well it even has a hidden zipper for a cell phone and lipstick if I decide not to carry my clutch, I picked it up in DC and I used to wear it to the Kennedy Center, those were good times!
Large chunky almost 80's inspired jewelry is also HOT HOT HOT at the moment. I met a very interesting jeweler in Mystic, CT who puts Swarsky Crystals on her pieces and I am hoping to have an update on that soon.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Happy Earth Day!
My apologizes blogworld, I have been a bad, bad blogger. I would like to blame the economy and my still ongoing search for a new permanent postion.
On a brighter note:
Hannaford's stores in my area are giving away free re-usable shopping bags for Earth Day!
(Hannaford's is a great grocery store, simliar to a Harris Teeter in the north eastern United States.)
In other news:
Trader Joe's is still planning on being in the Portland Maine area by the end of 2009!
Rachel Zoe is filming the Rachel Zoe Project II for Bravo and I can't wait to see it!
And Project Runway is moving to the Lifetime Network.
More news soon!
On a brighter note:
Hannaford's stores in my area are giving away free re-usable shopping bags for Earth Day!
(Hannaford's is a great grocery store, simliar to a Harris Teeter in the north eastern United States.)
In other news:
Trader Joe's is still planning on being in the Portland Maine area by the end of 2009!
Rachel Zoe is filming the Rachel Zoe Project II for Bravo and I can't wait to see it!
And Project Runway is moving to the Lifetime Network.
More news soon!
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Zane Sale!
Great News!
One of my favourite stores here in Portland, Maine is moving to a new Portland location:
ZANE!
also known as the store where I got the most amazing necklace (as well as a killer dress and a scarf and some shoes, ok I'll stop there)
In honor of the big move Zane is having a MOVING SALE!
For those of you who aren't lucky enough to live in Maine - you can also shop online.
http://www.shopzane.com/
One of my favourite stores here in Portland, Maine is moving to a new Portland location:
ZANE!
also known as the store where I got the most amazing necklace (as well as a killer dress and a scarf and some shoes, ok I'll stop there)
In honor of the big move Zane is having a MOVING SALE!
For those of you who aren't lucky enough to live in Maine - you can also shop online.
http://www.shopzane.com/
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Fashion Week!
One of the most exciting times of the year for me as a stylist is FASHION WEEK!
I love seeing what deisgners come up with, what's next and what will be the packing the stores soon.
This year was a big return to 80's fashion. Sholder pads. BIG sholder pads. Tight pants. I even saw some neon colors thrown in there.
Another strong influence was a tough of 60's mod fashion, especially in make up. A dark heavy lid and high constasts. So visually interesting.
Strong primary and secondary colors were featured very heavily, especially as an accent to an all black outfit. I even saw the most intersting look: all black with a monocromatic hat in a orange or purple. Very much in the feeling of the 80s, but yet some how modern, re-done and new.
Another HUGE trend is shoes. I kept seeing the same sillouette: an ankle length boot with at least a 3 inch+ heel that had laces. Accessories are absolutely gigantic this season, and when you think about it, that's really clever because you can update your current wardrobe with a few key accessories. These designers are brilliant I tell you, just brilliant.
I love seeing what deisgners come up with, what's next and what will be the packing the stores soon.
This year was a big return to 80's fashion. Sholder pads. BIG sholder pads. Tight pants. I even saw some neon colors thrown in there.
Another strong influence was a tough of 60's mod fashion, especially in make up. A dark heavy lid and high constasts. So visually interesting.
Strong primary and secondary colors were featured very heavily, especially as an accent to an all black outfit. I even saw the most intersting look: all black with a monocromatic hat in a orange or purple. Very much in the feeling of the 80s, but yet some how modern, re-done and new.
Another HUGE trend is shoes. I kept seeing the same sillouette: an ankle length boot with at least a 3 inch+ heel that had laces. Accessories are absolutely gigantic this season, and when you think about it, that's really clever because you can update your current wardrobe with a few key accessories. These designers are brilliant I tell you, just brilliant.
Friday, February 20, 2009
More Trader Joe's Buzz
Just a little update on the Trader Joe's in Portland Buzz:
http://avecfashion.blogspot.com/2009/02/i-love-trader-joes.html
Yesterday I stopped by the Whole Foods in Portland and mentioned to the cashier that I had heard Trader Joe's was coming to Portland Maine and she said that she had heard the same thing, and the buzz was all around the store. So even the competition knows, pretty cool.
So it looks like Trader Joe's really is coming to Portland Maine!
http://avecfashion.blogspot.com/2009/02/i-love-trader-joes.html
Yesterday I stopped by the Whole Foods in Portland and mentioned to the cashier that I had heard Trader Joe's was coming to Portland Maine and she said that she had heard the same thing, and the buzz was all around the store. So even the competition knows, pretty cool.
So it looks like Trader Joe's really is coming to Portland Maine!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
I love Trader Joe's!
I have been dating a wonderful man who lives near Philly for several months. I drive down from Maine to see him every few weeks. This 8 hour journey takes me past New York and Boston so sometimes I stop by the stores Maine does not have. On my way back home I stopped by Trader Joe's in Boston and I got the BEST NEWS!
For those of you who don't know, Trader Joe's is a grocery store like a cheap version of Whole Foods where you can get wonderful foods at resonable prices and organic foods too. Some of their items are just incredibly cheap. The prices change a lot and the stock changes some what too, but I can tell you I got amazing organic navel oranges for 39 cents each.
As I was going through the check out line and talking with the very, very helpful employees about what would and would not make the 2 hour trip back to my house in Maine I joked around like I always do about how they really *should* open a store in Maine for me, the cashier said, "Oh we are. The guys in the warehouse have been talking about it all week."
I said something like oh really? And the next thing you know another co-worker comes over and COMFIRMS that there will be a Trader Joe's opening in Portland Maine!
There is no word on WHEN or exactly WHERE this store will open but the distrubutors at the Massachusetts Warehouse for Trader Joe's are already making plans to send things up north to the future Portland Maine location - and this is from the word of mouth of Boston store employees - always a good sign!
Trader Joe's is coming to Portland Maine!
For those of you who don't know, Trader Joe's is a grocery store like a cheap version of Whole Foods where you can get wonderful foods at resonable prices and organic foods too. Some of their items are just incredibly cheap. The prices change a lot and the stock changes some what too, but I can tell you I got amazing organic navel oranges for 39 cents each.
As I was going through the check out line and talking with the very, very helpful employees about what would and would not make the 2 hour trip back to my house in Maine I joked around like I always do about how they really *should* open a store in Maine for me, the cashier said, "Oh we are. The guys in the warehouse have been talking about it all week."
I said something like oh really? And the next thing you know another co-worker comes over and COMFIRMS that there will be a Trader Joe's opening in Portland Maine!
There is no word on WHEN or exactly WHERE this store will open but the distrubutors at the Massachusetts Warehouse for Trader Joe's are already making plans to send things up north to the future Portland Maine location - and this is from the word of mouth of Boston store employees - always a good sign!
Trader Joe's is coming to Portland Maine!
Monday, February 9, 2009
Grammy Awards LOVE
The 51st Annual Grammy Awards have come and gone and WOW what a lot to take in on the red carpet!
This year was all about geometric shapes, clevage, slick smooth hair and 80's references.
Another reoccuring theme: the almost overuse of detail. The details of certain garmets seemed to take over entire enembles!
I have to give snaps to Coldplay for the Sgt. Pepper inspired jackets. I liked them. Even the pink one.
This was all about contrasts. Either the dress was short and above the knee or had a train, a long train or a super long train. The dress was either completely symetrical or the fabulous asymetical one sleeve that is all the rage this season.
There was also some AMAZING hair! Paris Hylton: didn't like the dress, but love love LOVED the hair. Jennifer Hudson: OOOO interesting dress - very geometric, very retro 80's; wonderful colours and I loved her hair! Love love LOVED her hair! Audrina Patridge had a side bob that was beautiful, I loved the contrast of her hair - unsymetrical and her dress - symetrical, lovely and her handbag was amazing.
Best Leggings of the night: Cyndi Laupher. She looked beautiful. Totally retro 80's but updated. I love her. I even loved her white blonde hair.
This year was all about geometric shapes, clevage, slick smooth hair and 80's references.
Another reoccuring theme: the almost overuse of detail. The details of certain garmets seemed to take over entire enembles!
I have to give snaps to Coldplay for the Sgt. Pepper inspired jackets. I liked them. Even the pink one.
This was all about contrasts. Either the dress was short and above the knee or had a train, a long train or a super long train. The dress was either completely symetrical or the fabulous asymetical one sleeve that is all the rage this season.
There was also some AMAZING hair! Paris Hylton: didn't like the dress, but love love LOVED the hair. Jennifer Hudson: OOOO interesting dress - very geometric, very retro 80's; wonderful colours and I loved her hair! Love love LOVED her hair! Audrina Patridge had a side bob that was beautiful, I loved the contrast of her hair - unsymetrical and her dress - symetrical, lovely and her handbag was amazing.
Best Leggings of the night: Cyndi Laupher. She looked beautiful. Totally retro 80's but updated. I love her. I even loved her white blonde hair.
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