Archive for December, 2005

Trendscape: 1960s-Inspired Coats

Back during New York Fashion Week, we noticed fashion’s return to the swinging ’60s. Get ahead of the Spring 2006 trend towards 1960s innocence with a retro-inspired coat!

Marc by Marc Jacobs Coventry Wool Jacket
Marc by Marc Jacobs Coventry Wool Jacket | $588 at Shopbop

Anthropologie Escapade Trench
Escapade Trench | $188 at Anthropologie

BCBG Max Azria Stand Collar Coat
BCBG Max Azria Stand Collar Coat | $498 at Nordstrom

2 comments December 12th, 2005

Friday Fashion Hotlist | 12.9.05

Issue XIX of the Friday Fashion Hotlist: a weekly compilation of the
cutest and coolest stuff Style Intelligence Report saw out there this
week.

This week, we present to you a perfectly deconstructed women’s sweater and an adorable men’s toggle coat!

For women…

Anthropologie Copenhagen Sweater

Copenhagen Sweater | $199 at Anthropologie

We appreciate the sumptuous drape of the neckline and the buttons placed just so, off the center line.

And for men…

Veronique Branquinho Toggle Coat
Veronique Branquinho Toggle Coat | $898 at Yoox

We’re huge fans of the toggle coat, for men and for women.  This particular version features oversized pockets, oversized shoulder detailing, and a hood to help protect your head from the elements.

3 comments December 9th, 2005

Trendscape: Tassles

We’ve always loved the preppy, slightly aristocratic, slightly collegiate look of tassles. You can imagine, then, that we are quite happy that they are making a comeback.

 

Sterling Silver Tassle Necklace | $56 at Ice.com

 

 Cynthia Steffe Corduroy Embroidered Tassle Jacket | $199.80 at Bluefly

 

 

 Wendy Mink Tassle Lime Earrings | $94 at Active Endeavors

 

Alexia Admor Rose Lace Tassle Tank | $55.99 at Bluefly

 
‘Janelle’  braided tassle ankle-strap sandal | $99.99 at Banana Republic

1 comment December 8th, 2005

Finding Comfortable Work Shoes: The Age-Old Dilemma

It’s always been a struggle, finding chic yet comfortable shoes that fit perfectly (pun intended) with an on-the-go lifestyle. To make matters worse for us, the Bay Area’s torrential rains can be entirely unrelenting around this time of year.

So what’s a girl to do? Go on a shopping hunt! We searched high and low and found some wedge pumps, luxurious ballet slippers, streamlined waterproof flats and even a pair of cozy shearling slip-ons that are all suitable for work.

Give us your two cents: Where do you shop for comfortable work shoes?

 
Ennis by Tara Subkoff | $295 at Easy Spirit

 


Meribel Shearling Clog in Camel Suede | $135 at Cole Haan

 

Serafina Velvet Ballet Flat in Velvet Merlot | $98 at Banana Republic

 

  Sigerson Morrison Rubber Skimmers | $135 at Vivre

December 7th, 2005

Ready Made Outfit: Holiday Shopping | Men’s Edition

Gear up to tote loads of gifts, around and around…and around the mall!

Fashion Formula = Casual Jacket + Sweater + Jeans + Casual Shoes.

John Varvatos Bomber Jacket
John Varvatos Brown Short Bomber Jacket | $289 at Bluefly

Urban Outfitters Boomtown Stripe Sweater
O’Hanlon Mills Boomstown Stripe Sweater | $49 at Urban Outfitters

Banana Republic Black Utility Jean
Black Utility Jean | $78 at Banana Republic

Kenneth Cole Here N\' Now Oxford Shoes
“Here N’ Now” Leather Oxford | $119.98 at Kenneth Cole

1 comment December 6th, 2005

Ready Made Outfit: Holiday Shopping

Brave the mall crowds in a comfy-chic ensemble!

Fashion Formula = Cardigan + Camisole + Jeans + Flats.

Anthropologie True North Cardigan
True North Cropped Cardigan | $138 at Anthropologie

J Crew Silk Chiffon Camisole
Silk Chiffon Camisole | $68 at JCrew

Banana Republic Triple Stitch Jeans
Triple Stitched Premium Jean | $128 at Banana Republic

Born Flats
Børn ´Serif´ Flats | $79.95 at Nordstrom

2 comments December 5th, 2005

Friday Fashion Hotlist | 12.2.05

Issue XVIII of the Friday Fashion Hotlist: a weekly compilation of the cutest and coolest stuff Style Intelligence Report saw out there this week.

This week, we present to you the cutest women’s sweatercoat and an awesome men’s herringbone jacket!

For women…

Thames Sweater Coat

Thames Sweater Coat | $248 at Anthropologie

Love the shoulder detailing, the hook and eye closures, and the ribbon trim. Adorable!

And for men…

Obedient Sons Herringbone Jacket
Obedient Sons Herringbone Jacket | $555 at Active Endeavors

Versatile jacket that, according to Active Endeavors , is “one part professor (black leather elbow patches) and three parts Mod (rounded, leather edged lapels, a slim bodice and high three-button).” Added bonus for us? The Obedient Sons label was launched out of San Francisco.

December 2nd, 2005

December 2005: What’s In, and What’s Out

We’re all over…
Cheetah/Leopard/Ocelot print


Spotted everywhere!
(Photo Credit: Target.com)

We’re all over…
Friends and Family Discounts

Has anyone else wondered why retail didn’t try it earlier? No doubt with the viral popularity of this year’s discounts, stores will be repeating it in the holiday seasons to come.

We’re all over…
Jeweled necklines

It’s a necklace! No…it’s a top! Wait…it’s both!
Tank with Rectangular Stones | $198 at Tory Burch

We’re So over:
Coral-branch patterns

Why: They’ve always looked a bit like veins to us.
(Photo Credit: Saks Fifth Avenue)

We’re So over:
Motorcycle-inspired bags

 

 The street is literally littered with these!
(And we hate to think of where those long zipper strings have been…)
(Photo Credit: Active Endeavors)
 

Tell Us: What’s in? What are you so over?

1 comment December 1st, 2005

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