January 2006: What’s In, and What’s Out

We’re all over…

Oversized Chains

Wear these of-the-moment gold links with everything.
a.v. max Curb Link necklace | $46 at Girlshop

 

We’re all over…

Fleur de Lis designs

  Remember New Orleans with this iconic symbol,
crafted by famed local artist Mignon Faget.
Fleur de Lis Intaglio Ring in Sterling Silver | $95 at Mignon Faget

 

We’re all over…

Grommets


A subtle way to show off the badass in you.
 Mint Grommet Tank in Cream | $132 at Active Endeavors

 

We’re So over:

Beaded Slippers

No more ornaments! Christmas is over.
(Photo Credit: Intuition)

 

We’re So over:

Gauchos

We’ve grown tired of seeing these unflattering, cheesy pants
on people who shouldn’t be wearing them in the first place.

 (Photo Credit: Nordstrom)

 

Tell us: What’s In? What are you so over?

Posted by Susannah on January 2nd, 2006 in Trend, What's In and What's Out | 6 comments

Friday Fashion Hotlist | 12.30.05


Issue XXII 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 brightly striped women’s cardigan and a stylishly understated men’s button-up shirt.

For women…

Alice + Olivia Cardigan Sweater

Alice + Olivia Cardigan Sweater | $297 at Shopbop

Perfect for giving an everyday outfit a bit of a "pop."

And for men…

Trovata Gatsby Formal Shirt in Light Green Stripes
Trovata Gatsby Formal Shirt | $72 at Revolve Clothing

Why do we love this shirt?  Check out the patterned contrast fabric inside the collar.

Posted by Trisha on December 29th, 2005 in Friday Fashion Hotlist, Men, Trend, Women |

Trendscape: Paisley

Save some space in your closet for paisley, whether it’s for this winter or the upcoming resort season. It’s a subtle way to add a bit of exoticism to your wardrobe without going overboard on this season’s Czarina look. And, since paisley is timeless, you’ll be able to wear it next year as well.


Isaac Mizrahi Paisley Printed Short Velvet Jacket | $26.24 (sale) at Target

 

Nanette Lepore Prussian Paisley Top | $150 (sale) at eLuxury


 Lindsay Paisley Bag | $153 at Jane Fox

 

Jay Strongwater Paisley Travel Frame | $125 at Saks Fifth Avenue

Posted by Susannah on December 29th, 2005 in Trend, Trendscape, Trendscape, Women |

Home Shopping: Vintage Modern Thomas O’Brien at Target

Interior designer Thomas O’Brien, founder of the SoHo’s Aero Studios in New York, has a new line exclusively for Target. If you’re not familiar with O’Brien, he’s famous for creating modern furniture with classic touches. We love the smart, space-saving furniture, his soft yet contemporary china, his neutral-happy home furnishings and, of course, the price.

 

Green Leaf Mugs | $19.99 for set of four at Target

Loose Cushion Coffee Table Set | $229.99 at Target

Glass/Wood Clock | $18.74 (sale) at Target

Wool Rich Neutral Throw | $29.99 at Target

Posted by Susannah on December 28th, 2005 in Shopping Guide, Home, News |

Ready Made Outfit: Urban Ski Chic | Men’s Edition

You don’t have to be on the slopes to dress the part:

G Star Aspen Shirt

G Star Aspen Shirt | $140 at Urban Outfitters

Merino Wool Scarf

Merino Wool Scarf | $29.99 (sale) at Banana Republic

Rho LT Zip-neck Turtleneck

Rho LT Zip Neck Shirt | $99 at Active Endeavors

Morphy Jean

Morphy Jean | $200 at Active Endeavors

Posted by Trisha on December 27th, 2005 in Men, Ready Made Outfits |

Trendscape: Puff Sleeve Tops

Spotted on the runways, on the streets, and now in my closet: Puff Sleeve tops.  They’re big for Spring 2006, and when worn layered, they’re absolutely perfect for the winter-to-spring transition.


Lux Puff Sleeve Blazer

Lux Puff Sleeve Blazer | $58 at Urban Outfitters 

Tristan Cropped Puff Sleeve Jacket

Tristan Cropped Jacket | $59.95 (sale) at Anthropologie

Eva Franco Blue Puff Sleeve Sweater

Eva Franco Blue Puff Sleeve Sweater | $135.20 (sale) at Bluefly

Posted by Trisha on December 26th, 2005 in Trend, Trendscape, Trendscape, Women |

Friday Fashion Hotlist | 12.23.05


Issue XXI 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 an adorably mod women’s tank and a prep  school chic men’s sweater!

For women…

Anthropologie Edie Scoopneck Tank

Edie Scoopneck Tank | $58 at Anthropologie

Very modern mod, à la our Trendscape post from Monday.

And for men…

Le Tigre navy stripe sweater
Le Tigre Navy Stripe Sweater | $49.99 at Fred Flare

The color combo makes this otherwise ordinary preppy sweater oh-so-chic!

Posted by Trisha on December 23rd, 2005 in Friday Fashion Hotlist, Men, Trend, Women |

Home Shopping: Best of CB2

CB2, a Chicago-based store by Crate & Barrel, is a fabulous place to find affordable, cleverly-designed furniture and accents for your home. If you’re sick of IKEA but looking for similarly-priced design inspirations, look no further than CB2. Here, a few of our favorite home accessory picks:

Shanghai Platters | $3.95 and up at CB2

 

Bedside Carafe | $19.95 at CB2

 

Triangles Wine Rack | $24.95 at CB2

 

Portal Wall Shelves | $14.95 and up at CB2

 

Crystal Marquise Globe | $99.95 at CB2

Posted by Susannah on December 22nd, 2005 in Shopping Guide, Home |

Available for a Limited Time: Fiorucci at Target

This just in: Fiorucci, the beloved Italian house known for flashy t-shirts, rock-n-roll jeans and political fashion statements, has unveiled a special collection for Target.At $12.99 for one of Fiorucci’s iconic tees, we can afford to buy a few more for our girlfriends!

 

Fiorucci Cherubs Tee | $12.99 at Target

Posted by Susannah on December 21st, 2005 in News, Off Topic, Women | 1 comment

Read in Style at Candy Covered Books

Candy Covered Books Logo

We wanted to share with you a recent find of ours: Candy Covered Books, whose mission it is to help you find your next must-read book.  Featuring book reviews of women’s fiction, Candy Covered Books combines reviews from professional and amateur sources to create a single rating.

Candy Covered Books started as a Book Club for Two, so to speak, as co-founders Rosa and Liza would recommend books to each other as students at UC Berkeley.  After a couple really bad books, they decided that they needed a way to identify the Good books.  Rosa industriously created a spreadsheet to add books and reviews and calculate a rating for each book.  Rosa and Liza then started sharing the spreadsheet with friends, and it started to gain momentum.  Pretty soon their friends and friends of their friends were asking the duo to email them updated versions and these friends started adding to it. Eventually, and at the urging of their husbands, Rosa and Liza set up a website and database to manage the book reviews, and Candy Covered Books was born.

Look for more cool stuff from Candy Covered Books in the future— Rosa and Liza are branching out from chick lit books to include cookbooks in the next couple months.  And after that, they’re looking into adding beauty and fashion books.  We can’t wait!

Posted by Trisha on December 20th, 2005 in Off Topic |

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