By Chevaun Jackson “Shoes are a critical element for me to help support my design story on the runway each season. For Spring 2011, my Payless line is inspired by Lima, Peru, and the culture’s powerful mix of Peruvian textiles, architecture and a balance of old and new.” – Lela Rose Lela Rose’s spring 2011…
Lela Rose for Payless
Fall Nail Color Musthave: Shades of Grey
As we head into the cooler months I must admit that even though i’m devestated about losing my tan I am excited about one thing: fall nail polish colors. I love the deep burgundies, navies, blacks and most recently I’m on a grey kick. And if you watched any of New York Fashion Week, you’ll…
Gossip Girl Fashion Recap: Double Identity

By Francesca Claybrook Forget “Double Identity” – this episode should have been called “Extreme Identity,” because to me that’s what everyone dressed like – an extreme version of themselves. Serena? Extra sparkly (gold sequined blazer, anyone?) and extra colorful (because what better to pair said sparkly blazer with than cropped cobalt blue pants?) Though to…
Sales Corner
By Chevaun Jackson Hi ladies. This week we are launching a new weekly column dedicated to one of our favorite activities — Shopping. Each week we’ll give you a round-up of the best online and in-store sales going on, so be sure to check back regularly. Saks Fifth Avenue: ONLINE ONLY on selected merchandise only.…
Fashion Week Runway Recap: J. Mendel
By Chevaun Jackson The bar J. Mendel set for the male designers of 2010 is somewhat rude and uncalled for. And I love him for it! Every piece, every look is a standout. The collection as a whole is just gorgeous at first glance. It’s chic, fancy and for the woman who wants to appear…
New York Fashion Week Runway Recap: Tory Burch
By Francesca Claybrook This Fashion Week, Tory Burch showed a ladylike collection that she termed “elegant sportif.” She chose a color scheme of white mixed with predominately warm colors towards the beginning of the show – red, orange, yellow. Navy and gray also make significant appearances in the second portion of the collection. The overall…
