Issue XXXVIII 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’re heading to the beach with a cute eyelet bikini for women and a colorblocked pair of board shorts for men!
For women:
Eyelet Bikini Top | $48 at J Crew
And for men:
April 28th, 2006
Gone are the days when secretaries covered up their entire bodies when going into to the office. Not only do real secretaries dress less conservatively these days, many women who aren’t even secretaries sport the look. According to Style Bytes, the secretary look isn’t dead…so here’s our rendition that’s more suitable for a wine bar than for the cubicle.
Fashion Formula for the Sexy Secretary= Plum Cardigan + Short sleeved White Shirt + Pencil Skirt + Peep-toe Pumps.
Caslon Dolman Sleeve Cardigan | $44.90 (sale) at Nordstrom
Diane von Furstenberg "Vespa" Cap Sleeve Shirt | $145 at Nordstrom
Asymmetrical Slit Pencil Skirt | $89 at Bebe
2 comments April 28th, 2006
Designer Bakhitah Imani combines coral chips and freshwater pearls to create this unique necklace.
$80 at Pretty Girls Wear Pearls.
April 28th, 2006
Summer’s almost here, which means it’s time to get your wardrobe beach-ready. Whether you’re a serious swimmer or you just want to work on your tan, CoutureCandy’s got you covered…figuratively speaking, that is.
Oliver Peoples Gold Mirrored Commander Sunglasses | $325 at CoutureCandy
Gold Hawk Crochet Tie Sweater | $142 at CoutureCandy
French Fifty Maya Bay Halter Top | $75 at CoutureCandy
PunkTure Cropped Jean | $175 at CoutureCandy
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April 27th, 2006
Women may have gone plaid-crazy with their tops, (check out Trendscape: Pretty in Plaid) but for men, it’s the shorts that have been splashed with plaids and vibrant prints that are perfect for the spring and summertime. This can definitely add a little pizzazz to the neutral (and sometimes yawn-worthy) palette that are in great abundance in the average Joe’s wardrobe.
Madras Plaid Short | $49.50 at Banana Republic
Paul Frank Doug Short | $56 at Urban Outfitters
Bermuda Patchwork Madras Cargo Shorts | $58 at J. Crew
Santorini Stripe Bermuda | $78 at Modern Amusement
Rosasen Baxter Argyle Shorts | $88 at RevolveClothing.com
Junya Watanabe Bermudas | $258 at Yoox.com
April 27th, 2006
Love the puffed half-sleeves and the kangaroo pockets…very Casual Chic.
Also available in grey.
$175 at Intermix.
April 27th, 2006
What’s new in the world of denim? Omiru got the scoop from Andy Knight of Denimology, a new UK-based site that brings you news and reviews of the best premium and vintage denim.
Omiru: What do you think about the future of the premium denim industry?
Andy: I don’t think that the premium denim industry is going anywhere soon. I predict that more niche denim manufacturers will start producing products such as Cheap Monday’s budget premium denim collection priced at around $50 for punk looking skinny jeans or PRPS who produce super high end ($300+) highly distressed denim for men.
O: What’s up next for premium denim brands?
A: This year, women are going to see less faded, distressed, bootcut jeans and more super skinny dark jeans like those from J Brand. Men’s collections are also going to see more heavy dry unwashed selvage denim such as the Nudie Dry Denim range.
O: What’s your take on why premium denim skyrocketed in popularity over the last half decade?
A: Consumers were sick of being sold poor fitting jeans made of low quality denim that made everyone look like a grease monkey. Female consumers quickly realized, with the arrival of premium denim, that it was worth paying the extra money for a pair of jeans that made you look fantastic and that you could dress up or down. And men, of course, enjoyed looking at the women that were wearing those premium jeans.
O: What inspired you to start Denimology?
A: I was spending a lot of time searching for the perfect pair of jeans. I thought, "Surely I can’t be the only person like this," so I started a blog for all the other denim addicts out there.
O: Tell us about Denimology.
A: Denimology is dedicated to denim addicts everywhere. It is updated a couple of times a week with the latest news and photos of premium and vintage denim.
O: Anything we forgot to ask?
A: What’s my current favourite pair of jeans? Nudie Regular Ralf Dry Selvage.
Read more about denim at http://www.denimology.co.uk/.
1 comment April 26th, 2006
The handmade three-layer 16" necklace is made of sterling silver chain, citrine, peridot, and turquoise gemstones.
Part of designer Laurel Denise’s "Color Me Happy" collection.
$90 at Laurel Denise.
April 26th, 2006
If you think trying to match clothes is hard, try trying to NOT match them. “How
does that make sense,†you’re thinking. “I thought the point of mismatching is that you don’t care enough about style to take the time to put together corresponding ensembles.†Although in the past matching clothing was synonymous with caring about fashion, today there’s a certain style to the I-look-like-I-just-threw-on-these-clothes-in-the-
dark-but-I-really-spent-quality-time-hand-picking-them look.
When mismatching your outfit, remember that it still has to look somewhat put-together. Yes, the point is to look like you threw on your outfit in the dark, but no, it’s not supposed to make you look like you could care less about what you’re sporting. Our favorite mismatched look? Don a big, colorful skirt and with a vintage rocker tee, a fashion formula courtesy of our fellow fashionista Agathe at Style Bytes.
Ramones Modal Tee | $28 at Urban Outfitters
April 26th, 2006
If it’s been a while since you got a pedicure, head to the salon because peep-toe flats are making a comeback. We love it–this trend is at the intersection of comfortable and chic! Fellow fashion bloggers at Shoewawa and Style Tribe have also taken note, so its time to follow their (and our) lead. Here’s a few varieties to get your stylish journey started.
Bruno Magli “Parma†Flat | $210 at Nordstrom
Moto Peep Toe Flats | $118 at Anthropologie
Dolce Vita Ankle Strap Flat | $98 at Urban Outfitters
Dolce Vita Grommet Flat | $98 at Urban Outfitters
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