We asked: Are Ugg Boots In or Out?
You said:
Down on Uggs! 65% voted Uggs Out, and another 16% believe they’re On the Way Out. Only 19% are in favor of these much-detested fluffy boots.
Omiru’s take: When it comes to the LA-esque Uggs-with-a-miniskirt look, we wholeheartedly agree with you. Talk about temperature dyslexia! However, you can wear your Uggs and have your style too. Just pair the boots (we suggest the Milano Boot, pictured left) with an appropriate winter outfit–long pants, a sweater, and a cute jacket, perhaps?
Next Question: A bow can turn a simple dress into something spectacular. But bows on dresses do run the risk of making you feel like you’re back in the sixth grade. But what do You think? Tell us, are Bows on Dresses In, or are they Out? Cast your vote on the sidebar!
Pictured: Ugg Australia Milano Boot | $399.95 at Nordstrom.
December 27th, 2006
Issue No. 68 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 The Best Relaxation Products to get you through the craziest shopping weekend of the year. We present to
you a soothing tea set and a scrumptious milk and honey candle.
Holiday Breakfast Blend with Tea Pot | $39.95 at Peets
Tocca Candelina Marcello (Sweet Milk and Honey) | $16 at Amazon
Merry Christmas from the Omiru Team. We’ll be on break, returning bright and early on Wednesday, December 27. Happy Holidays, and Happy Shopping!
December 22nd, 2006
Update your cold weather wardrobe with this hip (and warm) outfit that will start your personal Winter 07 collection.
"BRR It’s Cold Outside" Fashion Formula = Black Scarf + Cropped Jacket + Striped V-Neck Sweater + Footless Tights + Leather Boots.
WalkStyles Fleece Walk Wrap | $52 at Nordstrom
Cropped Wool Jacket | $34.99 (sale) at Gap
December 19th, 2006
We asked: Are Shorts as Eveningwear In or Out?
You said: Totally Out! 68% voted Shorts as Eveningwear Out, while only 18% cast their ballot towards "In." And the remaining 14% believe this trend is On the Way Out.
Omiru’s take: We agree wholeheartedly. While this look may appear appealing on the runway, it leaves much to be desired off the catwalk. And you can forget about wearing Shorts as Eveningwear at the Office Holiday Party! We urge you to leave your shorts where they belong: hanging in your closet until Spring.
Next Question: People have a love-hate relationship with Ugg boots–either you love ‘em or you hate ‘em. So, let’s get to the bottom of this. Tell us, are Ugg Boots In, or are they Out? Cast
your
vote on the sidebar!
Pictured: Juicy Couture Velvet Shorts | $198 at Shopbop.
December 18th, 2006
Issue No. 67 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 The Best Stocking Stuffers to make your Christmas merry. We present to
you Eggling plants and a set of Super Strong magnets.
Egglings | $8.95 at Sprout Home
The Perfect Gift For: Those With a Green Thumb.
Square Peg Mighty Magnets | $8.50 at Fred FlareThe Perfect Gift For: The Uber-Organized.
December 15th, 2006
Wondering what to wear to the office party? Or for any one of the dozen holiday parties you’re invited to this season? You can’t go wrong with a Little Black Dress.
December 12th, 2006
We asked: Is Leopard Print In or Out?
You said: We’re on the fence about Leopard Print. 47% are all over Leopard, while 27% and 26%, respectively, believe they’re Out and On the Way Out.
Omiru’s take: Jennifer Lopez might rock these spots, but they’re not for everyone. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can try a Leopard Print dress or overcoat. But we’d recommend accessorizing with these spots instead of creating an outfit around them. And please, one Leopard Print item per outfit, max.
Next Question: This season, we’re keeping an eye on an emerging eveningwear trend: Shorts (over Leggings or Tights) masquerading as Eveningwear. But what do
you think? Tell us, is Shorts as Eveningwear In, or is it Out? Cast your
vote on the sidebar!
Pictured: Diane von Furstenberg "Kasper" Dress | $325 at Shopbop.
December 11th, 2006
Issue No. 66 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 Our Favorite Holiday Party Goods to make your next gathering just that more special. We present to
you a collection of wine coasters and a set of drink identifiers.
Bob’s Your Uncle Wine Tasting Coasters | $8 at Greener Grass Design
Spice up your next dinner party with these chatty coasters.
Meet People Drink Identifiers by Atypyk | $8 at Greener Grass DesignJumpstart the conversation with these creative drink identifiers.
December 8th, 2006
Armed with a bundle of t-shirts, scissors, fabric glue, and appliqué, Melody Kulp and her partner (and now fiancé) David Reinstein founded Sweetees in 2002. Four years later, Melody Kulp’s line of of effortlessly luxurious tees, sweaters, and dresses is firmly entrenched in the young contemporary market—and in the closets of celebrity style icons from Sarah Jessica Parker to Beyonce Knowles. Read on for Melody’s Fashion Do’s and Don’ts, where she finds her design inspiration (travel), and how she met her partner in work and life.
Omiru: How would you like people to describe Sweetees?
Melody: Fresh. I love it when a customer says, “Oh my gosh, I haven’t seen that anywhere else.†I feel it’s my job to create something that doesn’t exist necessarily or something that others aren’t selling. We’re a fun, girly, colorful, happy brand.
O: Design influences?
M: I get inspiration from travel. I love seeing all the different cultures—the artisans, the colors, prints, and embroideries. I’m not one to look at what everyone else is doing. I’d rather go off of my intuition rather than follow the runways. Why? Everyone else is following the runways.
O: Favorite travel destination?
M: I don’t think I could pick just one. South America. Mexico, for their colors and embroideries. India has beautiful colors and fabrics. Morocco has amazing cool stuff that’s different.
O: You work with your fiancé at Sweetees. How’d you meet?
M: We met while traveling. We were both part of the Semester at Sea program, a university on a boat that travels all around the world. We traveled to fourteen countries, but we were both from the same place.
O: What’s it like working with your fiancé?
M: Really good. He and I work on totally different aspects of the business, so it works out. We’re not stepping on each other’s toes—we’re filling each other in.
O: How do you separate work and life? Or do you?
M: It’s still a work in progress. We try to discuss other things when we’re not at work, but work and life bleed into each other. We manage to make it work. At the beginning, all we did was talk about work. Now, we strike more of a balance.
O: What’s your current favorite piece from your collection?
M: I really like our rib and chiffon group. You can dress it up and dress it down. It’s daywear, but the chiffon makes it dressy.
O: What do you like about LA style?
M: It’s laid back, but not too laid back. There’s a balance.
O: What do you love about LA:
M: I love the subcultures in LA. On a weekend, you can go to Olvera Street and feel like you’re in Mexico. You can go to Little Tokyo and feel like you’re in Japan. The subcultures are all so close to each other, but they’re not mixed.
O: Celebrities love Sweetees. Turning the table, though, whose wardrobe would you love to raid?
M: Gwyneth Paltrow or Angelina Jolie.
O: Fashion Dos:
M: Scarves. Accessorizing outfits correctly, putting things together well. Layering in the right way. A great handbag and shoes.
O: Fashion Don’ts:
M: Tucking your shirt in. Hiking your pants up too high. Trying too hard and going overboard. Being a fashion victim. It has to be organic and natural to you. Don’t be something you’re not.
O: Little known fact about Sweetees?
M: It was started when I was in college at age 19 by two young entrepreneurs.
O: Where can we buy Sweetees online?
M: Find Sweetees online at ShopIntuition.com, RevolveClothing.com, and LisaKline.com.
Pictured (from top): Suede Cami ($119), Gianna Top ($86), Gaston Top ($79).
December 7th, 2006
This season, you need a coat that will serve three purposes: to keep you extra warm, to make you look slim, and to give you that luxurious glow. Presenting our top picks of coats that fit the bill.
Mod Military Coat | $148 at Gap
Tie Car Coat | $128 at Gap
December 5th, 2006
