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Below is a video of the Vivienne Tam SS07 Runway Show provided by Coutorture.  There aren’t too many couture fashion designers who can create pieces that can be translated into “real” wear - meaning we can take it right off the model and wear it out as is.  Every piece that you will see here is totally wearable.  

VivienneTam’s line is feminine, flirty, light, and fresh.  Makes me yearn for spring already - actually, I could probably wear some of those pieces already since I live down here in San Diego!  

Vivienne Tam’s designs are available at NeimanMarcus.com.  She was born in Hong Kong and is currently based in New York...

In the years after 9/11, there have been many stories going around about Islam and especially Muslim women and their fashion.  Many of us here in America think Muslim women only wear long black attire with veils, however, that is... Continue Reading

Less is definitely more when it comes to the latest from Isaac Mizrahi.  It's a 60’s feel with a modern twist.  It’s princess meets diva meets edgy New Yorker.  Can you say “Love it”??I was checking out the photos from... Continue Reading

I’ve been known to be quite sassy at times and I become very much sassy when I don’t have food in my stomach ;)  When I read this article about L.A.’s Fashion Week, I have to agree that “sassy” is... Continue Reading

Toronto Fashion Week is this week and will be a showcase of designers from the real “North America”.  19 designers will be featured including three fashion brands like French Connection, Fairweather, and Quicksilver.  The interesting thing about this fashion week... Continue Reading

L.A.’s Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios kicked off tonight and the owners of Smashbox Studios, Davis and Dean Factor, are full of hope that this year’s event will be a success.  The number of shows have increased, so that is... Continue Reading

Absolutely horrific are the words that ran through my mind when I saw this picture at Back in Skinny Jeans.  My jaw dropped and I am mortified beyond words.  What kind of message is this fashion house, Guy Laroche, trying... Continue Reading

I was just reading this article about Paris Fashion Week and many seem to think that this week’s shows are “uninspiring” and that it may be an “off season for Paris”.  I went to Style.com and checked out the slideshows... Continue Reading

I don’t care what anybody else thinks, for me the fashion capital of the world is Italy.  It’s something about the fashion that comes out of this region that screams sultry and sexy in a very sophisticated modern-girl way.  At... Continue Reading

Paris Fashion Week has kicked off and one brand that is on my mind is Balenciaga.  Definitely had to check out the pictures from the show.  Characterized by futuristic inspired ensembles, I wasn’t disappointed by the collection.  If there is... Continue Reading

It seems that all the hoopla surrounding the banning of skinny models has carried on over to other fashion weeks in Europe.  There wasn’t a ban for Milan’s Fashion Week, but one designer in particular, Elena Miro, has created buzz. ... Continue Reading

Many eyes are on London Fashion Week and the big question is whether or not the organizers will also ban skinny models like Madrid producers did.  The Showbuzz reports that there will not be a ban, although a British Cabinet... Continue Reading

Fashion Week is just about over....I wasn’t even there and I can tell you that I’m EXHAUSTED from reading other fashion blogger’s posts and watching video provided by Coutorture.  I just did a news search for “fashion” and the articles... Continue Reading

The Oscar de la Renta show would have been on my “To See” list if I was there in New York. Looking at the pictures provided by Coutorture Media, I was not disappointed in the least bit. Here are what... Continue Reading

In other fashion news around the world…Fashion Week is taking place in Madrid next week and the big fashion scoop for the day is that The Association of Fashion Designers of Spain is banning skinny models from the runway!  Itv... Continue Reading

Marc Jacobs comes with it – as usual.  A breath of fresh air and a collection with whites, greys, beige, and metallics.  There’s a retro, flapper girl feel to the spring collection and I just adore the hats (I’m a... Continue Reading

Guy Trebay of The New York Times has an article on Wal-Mart’s (WMT) fashion and their show that took place on the rooftop of Times Square.  Here’s a snippet:“New York still makes legitimate claim to the title of fashion’s capital,... Continue Reading

In my Fashion Week readings today (because that's all I can do!), I’ve come across interesting tidbits on Cathy Horyn, the famous fashion writer over at The New York Times, and the Carolina Herrera runway show.... Fashion Week Daily reported... Continue Reading

If I were ghetto fabulous, I would probably sport Baby Phat all day every day.  I recently saw the new ads featuring Kimora Lee, (of course!), and I do have to say that they’re much more sophisticated than previous ads. ... Continue Reading

Like I said before, I have to live vicariously through the fashion bloggers who are in NYC enjoying Fashion Week.  Next year it will be a must do!  However, I know a few bloggers who are having the time of... Continue Reading