By Francesca Claybrook This ‘70s inspired collection was also apparently influenced by the English countryside, which is obvious in many of the fabrics. Classic plaids and tweeds are found throughout the collection, which reflects Tory’s classic sensibilities in a very wearable way. Who doesn’t want to put this on right now? (Do I seem overly obsessed with…
New York Fashion Week Runway Recap: Tory Burch
Pretty Little Liars Fashion Recap: “The New Normal”

By Alex Valenzuela Another nail biting episode of Pretty Little Liars this week! Last week ended with Hanna in tears over the fight between her and Aria, but Aria quickly forgives her realizing they are both dealing with a huge force… “A” You remember Hanna invited Caleb to stay in her basement and they…
Backstage At Fashion Week: Napolen Perdis Makeup Q&A
By Francesca Claybrook Backstage at the Kaelen show we had the chance to interview Rebecca Prior, Chief of Makeup Services for Napoleon Perdis, who was in charge of the makeup for the show (which was absolutely gorgeous). Besides being incredibly talented, Ms. Prior was also incredibly nice! BellaVitaStyle: What was the inspiration behind the makeup…
New York Fashion Week Runway Recap: Carolina Herrera
By Chevaun Jackson Carolina Herrera is still topping the best designers list. She is a force of a woman indeed. Her collection that was shown for Fall 2011 was spectacular—not that we would expect less from Ms. Herrera. “I don’t get my inspiration from books or a painting. I get it from the women I…
Gossip Girl Fashion Recap: “It-Girl Happened One Night”

By Francesca Claybrook With all the excitement of Fashion Week I have to confess that I almost completely forgot about Gossip Girl. Lucky for you all, I remembered just in time to write the weekly fashion recap. Serena opened the show in an oversized white button-down shirt, which I actually wished she had worn as a regular top…
Designer Q&A: Kaelen
By Francesca Claybrook I recently had the opportunity to speak with Kaelen Farncombe backstage before the presentation of her Fall 2011 collection (see the review HERE). Check out what she had to say about her inspirations and the craziest part of Fashion Week: BellaVitaStyle: What inspired this collection? Kaelen Farncombe: It was inspired by cowgirls,…