The Advertising Standards Agency banned two Louis Vuitton ads in the U.K., claiming that the ads misled customers. In the ads (one shown) a woman sews the handle of a purse, in the other one a seamstress is making a wallet. The first ad says : ” “The seamstress with linen thread and beeswax. A…
Britain Bans Louis Vuitton Ads
High Style at the Sex and the City 2 Premiere
By Francesca Claybrook Sex and the City 2 premiered last night at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, and all four leading ladies walked the silver carpet. But let’s get right to the important stuff! Here’s what they wore: Sarah Jessica Parker – Neon yellow Valentino. I like it, especially for days like these when…
Designer Spotlight: Michelle Salins
By Francesca Claybrook I’m excited to introduce you all to our latest featured designer: Michelle Salins. A native of Hyderabad, India, Michelle just showed her Spring/Summer line at Miami International Fashion Week. The collection, titled “Jewels of India,” mixes her Indian heritage and culture with Western style to create rich and unique pieces. After starting…
Gossip Girl Fashion Recap: “Last Tango, Then Paris”
By Francesca Claybrook So apparently this was the season finale of Gossip Girl (I somehow kept thinking it was going to be the second to last episode) so of course it was full of drama, but in terms of fashion I thought it was something of a letdown. First, I kept fixating on the plaid…
The Everlasting Manicure
By Francesca Claybrook Picture this: you just had a nice, relaxing manicure but the minute you walk in the door you look down and realize that, yup, you’ve already managed to chip it. But there are new products on the market that are aiming to change that (Shellac or Axxium by OPI are two examples).…
Celebrity Favorite: Rebel Yell
Message tees continue to be big this spring, and there’s one brand some of our favorite celebrities — from Ashley Tisdale to Vanessa Hudgens and Kristen Cavalerri — are sporting. Rebel Yell’s tees and hoodies have some pretty loud messages, from “Free Hugs” and “Blondes do it better” and probably my favorite one, a simple…