Fashion Minutes

The New Wang

2009-12-14T09:55:00.000-08:00

Designer Joseph Altuzarra has been rumored to be the new Alexander Wang. Like Wang, Josheph Altuzarra is extremely young, only 25 years old, and brings the fresh style of the streets to an older public, and check out those BOOTS!

All I Want for Christmas...

2009-12-01T22:56:00.000-08:00

... is this pamela love double talon ring.

Vintage Vixens

2009-11-27T10:20:00.000-08:00

I went for a vintage tuxedo style onesie with a pair of nude Christian Louboutins and a Givenchy necklace. My good friend, Betsy, wore a vintage full-feathered skirt styled with a corset and a lace top. She finished off the outfit with a pair of Chanel ankle booties. We both love mixing high and low to create a classic look.

Studtastic

2009-11-23T12:05:00.001-08:00

These amazing sneakers are part of a men's shoe collection designed by Christian Louboutin. I think a women's version should be made pronto.

Topshop Christmas Collection

2009-11-11T10:27:00.001-08:00

my favorites for a Los Angeles winter

photos: topshop.com

Tabi Boots by Maison Martin Margiela

2009-11-02T14:27:00.000-08:00

Amazing

photos: garancedore

Grunge Before Fashiontoast

2009-10-27T22:14:00.000-07:00

Don't get me wrong, I love Rumi's style on Fashiontoast, and the sloppy edge that has invaded Calfornia cool. However, we can only hope to imitate a trend that was meant to be original. The photographs are from Grunge written by Thurston Moore (of Sonic Youth) and photographed by Michael Lavine.

Photos: Wine & Bowties

Jimmy Choo for H&M

2009-10-24T09:40:00.000-07:00

In select stores November 14.

Staying in Vogue

2009-10-24T09:14:00.001-07:00

Vogue Paris 2009 mixed couture designs with urban culture. Brilliant.

Modeled by Raquel Zimmermann

Styled by Emmanuelle Alt

Shot by Mario Sorrenti

Artwork by KAWS.

Photos: Kanye University

Should Fashion Photography Be Considered Art?

2009-10-23T08:39:00.000-07:00

I believe it can. Art critics dismiss fashion photography for its commercial appeal and familiarity. Yet, photography as a medium has been exhausted. Fashion photography focuses on the fundamentals of light and framing. Plus, it's nice to look at. Some of my favorites are Irving Penn, Steven Meisel, Herb Ritts, Annie Leibovitz, and Ryan McGinley.

Polaroid Flower Vase

2009-10-21T10:23:00.000-07:00

By designer Jung Hwa Jin

obsession

2009-10-20T10:35:00.000-07:00

Miroslava Duma has an incredible and mature style that reflects her youth and influence. She is a well known editor from Moscow who started working at Harper's Bazaar Russia, and now she contributes to L'Officiel Russia, Glamour Russia, the style section at Russian OK Magazine, and Tatler Magazine Russia.

Photos: The Satorialist, Citizen Couture, Chictopia, Streetpeeper

The IT Girl

2009-10-20T10:24:00.000-07:00

Supermodel Constance Jablonski

photos: New York Magazine, Jak and Jil

A.M.

2009-10-13T10:08:00.001-07:00

I recently shot a spread for 944 magazine, and it just came out! (I'm the brunette)

For the Fall

2009-10-09T08:50:00.001-07:00

Leather Paneled Shorts from Topshop, Ring by Erica Weiner, Fur Hood by Deen & Ozzy for Urban Outfitters, Dress by Erin Wasson X RVCA, Headband by Eugina Kim, Tweed Pants by Tsumori Chisato, Booties from Christopher Kane for Topshop, Mesh Sepquin Pocket Top from Forever21, Bracelet by Clover, Romper from Forever 21

Chanel Spring 2010

2009-10-07T12:02:00.001-07:00

The dresses were shortened, the colors were neutral, and classic Chanel was given a contempary edge. Despite the theatrics created by Prince, Rihana, and Lily Allen, the clothes made the biggest impact. I absolutely loved the collection. However, not even Karl Lagerfeld can make clogs look cool.

Photos: style.com

Street Smart

2009-10-06T11:35:00.000-07:00

Let's face it, the streets are way more interesting than the catwalk. Every day is an opportunity to express yourself.

Photos: Jak and Jill, The Satorialist, Knighttcat, and Because I'm Addicted

Casting Call

2009-10-06T11:34:00.001-07:00

My best friend and amazing actress, Betsy Newman, employed my styling services for a meeting with her agent. We decided on a polished, yet sexy, look. The dress is Kenny. The shoes are Steve Madden (Christian Louboutin look-a-likes). The belt is vintage. The outfit would also be perfect for a business lunch in Malibu.

"Aristotle was known to believe redheads were emotionally unhousebroken."

2009-10-04T10:14:00.000-07:00

The quote comes from the newest addition to my coffee table book collection, Cloe Sevigny For Opening Ceremony. The photographs are shot by David Armstrong. The book features only red headed models wearing her latest collection for Opening Ceremony. Other featured work includes artwork by Slater Bradley, Peter Coffin, Matt Damhave, Joe Denardo, Brian Degraw, Brendan Fowler, Jess Holzworth, Matt Keegan, Karen Kilimnik, Kon Trubkovich, Nate Lowman, Lily Ludlow, Marlene Mccarty, Jack Pierson, Rob Pruitt, and Aurel Schmidt.

Other books to check out: Fruits by Steve Aoki, The Satorialist by Scott Schuman, Influence by Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion by Harold Koda and Kohle Yohannan, and Who What Wear Celebrity and Runway Style for Real Life by Hillary Kerr and Katherine Power (my former bosses!).

Photos: Opening Ceremony

"Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury."

2009-10-02T10:49:00.000-07:00

I recently saw the movie, Coco Avant Chanel, and I have a renewed obsession with individuality. The easiest way to personalize an outfit (on a budget) is with accessories. I visited NYC two summers ago with a friend, and we stayed with the talented Amee Carter. She and her friend, Sabrina Bacon, created a headband line, Pas Comme les Moutons, that has been generating a lot of press. The headbands started out as a Sunday afternnoon project and have exploded into a business. Like Coco Chanel's little black dress, the headbands are truely luxurious and speacial because they were created to be loved and worn, not for money.

Shop Pas Comme les Moutons at http://pascommelesmoutons.myshopify.com/collections/all.

Individuality

2009-10-01T09:57:00.000-07:00

Lykke Li @ NTBR Part 4 - "Hustlin'" from Drew Innis on Vimeo.

Lykke Li is the forgotten definition of a rock star. Her ability to personalize everything from a simple black top to a popular hip hop song makes her worthy of attention. She consistently performs with great style and a strong sense of self.

Vidoe: Wine and Bowties

Just for Kicks

2009-09-30T11:20:00.000-07:00

I need these Andy Warhol/Marilyn Monroe Nike Air Max 90's. I would run errands in these shoes with a pair of black leather leggings and a gray slouchy T-shirt.

Photos: Kanye University

Fall Inspiration

2009-09-30T10:44:00.000-07:00

Everything I need to get inspired for fall fashion.

Still Too Young

2009-09-30T10:02:00.001-07:00

My summer was spent being young and having fun with fashion. My friends and I blended our creative energies together to create this shoot. Madison Chase took all the photographs. Ford Model, Caitlin Harris, posed. I styled the clothing. Although I will miss the sunshine, I know we are still too young to stop having fun just because the summer is over.