The Death of the Skinny Jean Has Been Greatly Exaggerated

People have been predicting the death of the skinny jean for years.  In fact, they say that the fall season is most definitely the end.  After all, New York fashion editors have been photographed wearing anywhere from flares to boot cut to, well, anything that isn’t skinny (no, “distressed” doesn’t really count, since they can […]

Skinny Jeans: Love it or Hate it?

Recently, Style Democracy posted an article on the skinny and how many women have mixed feelings about them (Refinery 29 has even gone as far as announcing its death).  I personally LOVE them (along with other forms of skinny pants), especially for winter.  Living in a city that gets snow, I really hate it when […]

The Great Equestrian Life at Triarchy

I don’t know why I have yet to purchase Triarchy jeans because they are TOTALLY my thing!  While I have only been on a horse once in my life (other than wooden ones) and never really read equestrian books growing up (what kind of preppy girl am I?), I’ve always had a fondness for the […]

Roping in Denim with Triarchy

Last season, the west coast based denim brand opened with half-dressed models picking  out jeans from a pile.  This time, with a collection inspired by “by a night to remember in St. Tropez, the morning after, and the adventures in between,” featured two men, one shirtless, pulling a rope (which would later be a key […]

World MasterCard Fashion Week Day 4 Highlights

Four designers presented today, including Rachel Sin, whose familiar, simple-with-a-twist cuts were seen in a variety of different neutrals of pale pinks and tans as well as darker, navy blues.  Lace embellishments, which were strong in her fall/winter collection, continue into the spring.  Other designers included finalists from the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Start-Up competition, Triarchy Brand […]

Exciting Petite Announcement: Allison Izu Makes Nordstrom Debut!

Guess what?  Petite fashionistas’ favourite petite-focused denim line, Allison Izu is hitting the big time.  Nordstrom in Hawaii (not sure about mainland US locations) has taken notice of the jeans and will be selling three styles (the Chinatown Trouser in black (featured in Oprah Magazine), the NEW Chinatown in Dark Indigo Blue (only at Nordstrom […]

How Much Is A Weekly Wardrobe?

There’s a lot of talk on how the Duchess of Cambridge dresses more like “everyday women” and that her wardrobe is “more affordable.”  However, a recent blog post from the Toronto Star says that the cost of clothes she wore for her eight day trip to North America was around $25,000.  That got me thinking […]

New Year RW&Co. Necklace Giveaway! – CONGRATS CATHIE!

Happy New Year, everyone! Now that 2012 is here, it’s time for our very first giveaway of the year!  This necklace, which was purchased by me from RW&Co. is simple and lovely and can be worn with a suit to work, glam up a dress for an evening out and even wear it with sweater […]

From Shorty Stories: Allison Izu’s New Collection Available 11/21!

After a season’s break, new pieces from Allison Izu‘s petite-focused denim line will launch at her online store on November 21. The new collection consists of six pieces, including skinnies, boot cut jeans as well as a pair of 1980s-inspired ripped jeans and sell between $138-142 US. Shipping is free for all US orders over […]

The Ideal DelectablyChic! Work Wardrobe (Women)

Cynthia Cheng Mintz So with UBS recently publishing what they consider an appropriate work wardrobe being one of the most trending topics last week (and apparently, people are *STILL* talking about it), I’ve decided to post one of my own as well.  To prevent readers from getting bored, I will try to keep it very brief, not […]