Built By Wendy Canvas Jumper

Quite nice for a Springtime fling.

$130 at Built By Wendy.

May 9th, 2006

Omiru Poll Results: Shorts are In!

We asked: Are Shorts In or Out?

You said: Bring em on!  A whopping 77% of you are loving this warm-weather favorite.  Not since we asked about Nautical fashion did we see such an overwhelming vote of approval.  Only 11% believe shorts are out, and only 12% think they’re on the way out.

Omiru’s take:
We’ve been loving the variety of silhouettes out there–from the short shorts to the more forgiving knee-length styles.  A few figure flattery tips from us to you:

• Long waisted (e.g. short legs): Try shorter length shorts to give your legs as much length as possible.  On a casual day, pair these shorts with a pair of wedge sandals.
• Short-waisted (e.g. long legs): Look for low-rise styles that give you the appearance of a longer torso.
• Petite: Your best bet is a long short (ha) that hits you right above your knee.  Look for shorts with a slim fit–avoid wide legged styles. 
• Full Derrière: Styles with medium sized back pockets minimize the size of your rear.  Try pairing a dark colored short with a lighter colored and/or patterned top for best results!
   

Next Question: We’re (still) seeing those Victorian-inspired high-necked blouses everywhere.  Tell us, what do you
think about Victorian-inspired blouses?  Are they In, or are they Out?  Cast your vote on
the sidebar!

May 8th, 2006

Shopping Guide: Tara Jarmon Target Collection

Target has switched gears from England to France by saying goodbye to British designer Luella Bartley and saying bonjour to Canadian born French designer Tara Jarmon. Tara’s très chic flirty French designs landed in Target stores at the beginning of May and will be followed by designs from fellow French designer Sophie Albou’s label Paul & Joe. The latter will feature a collection of women’s pants, tops, jackets, and more, with prices ranging from $7.99 to $149. 

Although Tara’s entire collection for Target is affordable AND wearable, we highlight for you the ones we would want to be in if we were stranded on the Eiffel Tower: 

 Best Dress: ‘Cause every girl needs a LBD.

Tara Jarmon Strapless Dress - Ebony | $39.99 at Target 

Best Tank: Sure to make you feel royal. (plus the bow looks a lot like the one on Keira Knightley’s Oscar dress).

Tara Jarmon Silk Bow Applique Camisole | $29.99 at Target 

Best Skirt: Cause it looks like something Gwen Stefani would wear. 

Tara Jarmon Printed Strip Skirt | $29.99 at Target 

2 comments May 8th, 2006

Gentleman Caller Shorts

We’d pair these adorable menswear-inspired shorts with a distinctly feminine top…and a fun pair of heels!  Casual gorgeousness for a summertime date.

$68 at Anthropologie.

May 8th, 2006

What to See: ExPosure Fashion Show

Love fashion? Come out and support the San Francisco fashion scene at one of the
city’s premier fashion hotspots, 111 Minna Gallery.  Immense Networking
Group is organizing a fashion show (of which Omiru is a sponsor), "ExPosure," featuring urban
fashions by up and coming Bay Area designers.

May 5th, 2006

Friday Fashion Hotlist | 5.5.06

Issue XXXIX 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 going retro with the cutest tank we’ve seen in quite some time (love the apple print and the adorable buttons) and a colorblocked polo shirt that brings us back to the days of yesteryear.

For women:

Apple Print Top | $17.80 at Forever 21

  Mesh Active Polo| $58 at A|X

May 5th, 2006

A|X Cropped Jacket

Can we say C-U-T-E?

$120 at A|X.

May 5th, 2006

Trendscape: Yellow Fever

Spring is here, and all is getting brighter…including
handbags. If you want to look spring-y, yellow is the perfect hue, for it is radiant, sunny, and not too serious. So go on, catch yellow fever or opt for a more mellow yellow. 

Spotted by Omiru at Mr. Smith’s Nightclub, San Francisco.

The Look: Bright at Night!

Our Blow the Bank Pick:

Marc Jacobs Classic Hobo | $825 at Bloomingdales 

Our Splurge Picks:

Mango Leather Tote | $498 at Anthropologie

Elliott Lucca Satchel | $148 at Nordstrom 

Studded Buckle Bag | $58 at Urban Outfitters

May 4th, 2006

Graphic Wave Clutch

We heart graphic prints…especially those in black and white.  How mesmerizing!

$24 at Fred Flare.

May 4th, 2006

Ready Made Outfit: Blazing Your Shorts

 From Alexander McQueen’s Spring 2006 Collection

Invoking the spirit of the vintage “English prep
school” look, prominent labels like Alexander McQueen, Dries Van Noten and Alexandre
Plokhov have been doing the unthinkable: combining shorts with blazers.  Actually, it’s not that unthinkable.  AC/DC front man Angus Young is already known
for this signature look.  Even so, it is
possible to achieve this look without looking like a rock n’ roll copycat or
a uniformed boarding schooler.

May 3rd, 2006