Archive for November, 2006

Kasil Jeans Scoodie

Kasil Jeans Scoodie From Kasil Jeans comes the coolest accessory innovation we’ve seen in some time: the Scoodie! 

Part scarf, part hoodie, the Scoodie keeps both your head and neck nice and cozy.  Designer David Lim thought of everything–right down to the iPod sized pocket on the scarf flap.

$39 at Revolve Clothing.

2 comments November 15th, 2006

Trendscape: Dresses With Pockets, Part Deux

We just can’t get over the Dresses with Pockets trend, but then again, neither can you.  Enjoy our updated Dresses with Pockets picks, which will usher you right through the holiday season.

Our $$$ Picks:

MARC BY MARC JACOBS \'Comet\' Jersey Dress
MARC BY MARC JACOBS ‘Comet’ Jersey Dress | $328 at Nordstrom

Nanette Lepore Vest Dress
Nanette Lepore Vest Dress | $325 at Nordstrom

Our $$ Pick:

Nanette Lepore \'Party Time\' Jumper
Nanette Lepore ‘Party Time’ Jumper | $260 at Nordstrom

Our $ Picks:

Halogen Mandarin Collar Shirtdress
Halogen Mandarin Collar Shirtdress | $98 at Nordstrom

BCBGirls \'Tanya\' Wide Belted Knit Dress
BCBGirls ‘Tanya’ Wide Belted Knit Dress | $88 at Nordstrom

2 comments November 14th, 2006

Jeffrey Campbell ‘Love’ Ballet Flat

Jeffrey Campbell \'Love\' Ballet Flat Join the plaid party with these lovely Jeffrey Campbell flats.

$69.95 at Nordstrom.

November 14th, 2006

Omiru Poll Results: Trapeze Silhouettes are (Barely) In

Omiru Poll Result: Trapeze Silhouettes are (Barely) In


Chloe Button Neck DressWe asked: Are Trapeze Silhouettes In or Out?

You said:  Trapeze silhouttes, while all over the runways, aren’t necessarily going to be taking over your closet.  Almost half of you (49%) are all for this of-the-moment silhouette, but 18% voted Trapeze silhouettes Out and the remaining 33% cast their vote towards On the Way Out.

Omiru’s take: In a season enamored of volume, trapeze shapes are a fun silhouette that’s easier to wear than the bubble skirt.  Plus, they effortlessly cover up any extra holiday weight you may put on this season.  We’re behind the Trapeze silhouette, but we’re limiting our purchases to classic looks that can be worn after the Trapeze craze is over.


Next Question: We’re all over Shirtdresses for their versatility at work and in the rest of your life.  But what do You think?   Tell us, are Shirtdresses s In, or
are they Out?  Cast your
vote on the sidebar! 

Pictured: Chloe Button Neck Dress | $940 at Net-a-Porter.

November 13th, 2006

Kill City Burnt Black Jacket

Kill City Burnt Black Jacket A classic jean jacket shape in a gorgeous dark wash.

$88 at Urban Outfitters.

November 13th, 2006

Friday Fashion Hotlist | 11.10.06

Issue No. 63 of the Friday Fashion Hotlist: a weekly compilation of the
cutest and coolest stuff Omiru’s Style Intelligence Report saw out there this
week.

This
week, we’re spotlighting Military Coats to keep you going strong through Winter.  We present to
you a dramatic voluminous coat for women and a streamlined, sophisticated coat for men.

  Magnificent Mile Coat
Magnificent Mile Coat | $468 at
Anthropologie
Love the oversized shape and voluminous sleeves.

Iman Jacket
Ben Sherman Iman Jacket | $199 at Urban Outfitters
By far, the sleekest military jacket we’ve seen.

November 10th, 2006

Kiko Ninja Doll

Kiko Ninja Doll Says designer Alessandra Lopez-Kiely of the inspiration behind the doll, "We kicked, whined and screamed [about] the crazy festivals/lectures/exhibits my mother dragged us to as kids.  But now we’re blessed with a very rich appreciation for many different cultures."  Her brother Kiko and her both love ninja movies (and even the really old Jackie Chan movies).

Fun fact about Alessandra?  She was born the year of the monkey, which explains her love of the silly.  She loves creating products that make people (especially adults) giggle!

Thanks, Julie, for the tip!


$58 at PetuniaPetunia.

November 10th, 2006

Designer Profile: Fidelity Denim

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At 18, an age where most haven’t figured out their future, Jason Trotzuk already found his passion: hand-painting denim in his parents’ basement. The Canadian denim-maker, who now calls Vancouver home, is still as passionate about denim as he was back then. Case in point, his latest high-end denim line, Fidelity Denim.

But what’s so special about Fidelity? The line only features stretch jeans because a "A great denim cut in the right shape should shape and mold, meaning it should define your tush a little bit, and it should shape your legs."

Omiru had the chance to chat with the dashing denim designer, who dished about the story behind his company name, why he loves dark skinny jeans so much, and the reason fit is the most important factor in denim design.

O: Why Fidelity? Is there a story behind the name?

JT: If you want to make denim the right way, it’s a full time job. The more devotion you put into it, the better the product is. Long story short, I was looking for a name that would be a right name for the brand, which I wanted to make into a way of life. I was reading an article on Prince, my favorite since he marches to his own drum. It talked about how he had fidelity for his music, and I realized I never knew was fidelity meant. I looked it up in the dictionary, and found out that fidelity means a faith and devotion to someone or something. I thought to myself, "Wow that’s a pretty powerful word." And I had my name.

O: Do you find it hard to strike a balance between classic and trendy?


JT: It’s very hard. I want to make a timeless pair of jeans, but in this day and age, because of the media, people are often fixated on gimmicks. I have been tempted so many times to come up with crazy branding in logo-ing, but at the end of the day, I decided to remain true to the classic jeans. I work in the box, but I work on the very outer edges of the box.

O: Writer’s often experience writer’s block when they run out of ideas. Do you ever experience designer’s block?

JT: Your being a writer and my being a designer, you and I can agree on one thing: every time I sit down to design a season, all I know is that there is a lot of pain coming down the pipes. You have to re-work it and re-work it. I’ll have nightmares on washes and fit. I’ll go over something little for over a week. But if you don’t have any pain, you don’t have any breakthroughs. I know when I’ve done a good line when it’s been a really painful and agonizing experience.

O: Fidelity is known for its amazing fit. How important to do you think fit is when it comes to choosing the right pair of jeans? And do you think it’s more important than fabric and finish?

JT: Fit, fabric and finish–they all have their place. You can take a cheap fabric and a high-end fabric and make the same garment with the same pattern. And when you put it on a person, the two will fit completely different. Both finish and fabric have importance, but at the end of the day, I think fit is the holy grail of women’s denim search. A pair of jeans can an unknown name, or it can have a very well-known name, but when a woman tries it on, if it fits, that’s it. I can have all the prints or great fabric in the world, but if a woman comes in and tries on my jeans and they don’t fit, I have made a big mistake.

O: When it comes to jeans, do you think that expensive equals good?

JT: Yeah. I can say that because I’ve been on both sides. I started off by making cheap jeans, and I thought I knew everything. When it came time for me to tackle this whole high-end game, I quickly realized that what I knew before was going to be useful, but it in no way really defined what a great jean was. I had to rethink and redesign and redevelop me patterns and re-learn how to use denim. Do I believe in high-end denim? Obviously, I do because I make it. I could go back to low end denim but I don’t find it as fun and gratifying and challenging.

O: What can we expect for the fall?

JT: The trend right now is dark and skinny. What I like about dark and skinny is that it’s sexier than hell and you can wear boots with it, and you’re a rock star, and you want to crash cars in it. And that’s the type of thing we need, and that’s the type of thing I love. You’re going to also see black and you’re going to see grey, which is really exciting. Aside from a skinny, I would do a high-zip trouser, which is also very sexy, and it’s probably the future after the skinny.

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O: Please clarify: Can all girls wear the latest skinny jeans craze? If not, who should stay away from it?

JT: Girls who are not toothpicks think "Oh I can’t wear the skinny." But I’m going to share one image that comes to mind–Marilyn Monroe. And she was the farthest from skinny. She was the most voluptuous woman to come out of Hollywood. It’s a whole ensemble, and skinny jeans are more of an accessory. You can wear them tucked in, you can wear them tucked out, you can wear them with sneakers, you can wear them with a tank top. It’s an accessory.

O: Quickly…High-rise or low-rise jeans?

JT: High-rise.

O: Skinny or boot-cut?

JT: Skinny.

O: Plain or embellished?

JT: Plain.

Japan Rose Fidelity DenimO: Dark or acid-wash?

JT: Dark.

O: Anything else?

JT: Something Fidelity has that no one else has right now is the jean we have called the Japan Rose with the skinny flare. The Japan Rose (pictured left) is a skinny jean that stays long and skinny until about your calf, then we finish it off with just a little bit of a flair bootcut. It’s a great silhouette and it’s the only thing that’s a must for everyone who wants the sexiness of the skinny.

Find the nearest store that carries Fidelity, and view Jason’s most recent denim collection at Fidelity Denim.

November 9th, 2006

Onyx Miram Necklace

Onyx Miram Necklace Looking through old photos with her mom, designer Taylor Conner was inspired to create the Miram necklace.  "My mom used to tie ribbons in my hair when I was a kid, and I was inspired to bring some of the playfulness of childhood into my work."

Taylor believes that jewelry should be inherently versatile, and she recommends pairing the necklace with anything from a wear-to-work suit to a wifebeater and jeans.

Goofy fact about Taylor?  She can’t walk on moving escalators.  She gets freaked out and has been known to fall over!

$180 at Polished Lemons Luna Collection.

4 comments November 9th, 2006

Ready Made Outfit [Men]: Denim and Charcoal


Mix dark denim with charcoal grey for a luxuriously slick combination.

"Denim and Charcoal" Fashion Formula = Dark Denim Jean Jacket + Charcoal Grey Thick Sweater + Cargo Pants + Modern Sneakers.

Dark Pleated Jean Jacket
Dark Pleated Jean Jacket | $68 at Gap

Fine Lambswool Admiral Button-Neck Sweater
Fine Lambswool Admiral Button-Neck Sweater | $78 at J Crew

Z Brand Men\'s Square Pocket Cargo Pant
Z Brand Men’s Square Pocket Cargo Pant | $120 at 80’s Purple

GUESS? \'Maestro\' Sneaker
GUESS? ‘Maestro’ Sneaker | $97.95 at Nordstrom


November 8th, 2006

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