Rachel Sin: Jetsetting in Work and in Play

The theme for Rachel Sin’s show is “The Urban Jetsetter” and unlike other presentations, two seasons were shown at once.  Typically during Fashion Week, pieces seen on the runway are for the upcoming season.  Instead, the designer is showing both items currently available as well as next season!  The fall pieces, presented first under the […]

Some Geox Wish List Items Fall 2014

Before this past summer, I never really considered the GEOX brand!  I don’t know why I never thought of them – perhaps it was because never really promoted in the petite blogging community, despite offering smaller sizes in their basics (they go down to size 4 for many styles) – but I’m glad I did.  […]

Joe Fresh: Faux Fur and a Little Stylin’ for Fall

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Joe Fresh has changed.  When it first launched, it was full of basics – very “normcore” as one might call it in 2014 and very suburban family.  It was “Minivan Life.”  Of course, what would one expect from a line of clothing that could be purchased from a grocery chain?  Fast forward to 2014 and […]

Mikhael Kale: Rocker Chick and Folding Napkins

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The tents may have been freezing, but World MasterCard Fashion Week kicked off yesterday afternoon with Mikhael Kale’s show in the studio space.  The collection was full of ruffly embellishments, inspired napkins, as well as metals (the napkin ring).  In many ways, it was also a little bit “rocker chick.”   The colours were a […]

Warm Tones, Feminininity and a Sleek Presentation at Nanette Lepore

Unlike other designers, Nanette Lepore’s models did not look like walking trees or bushes with dark leaves – few of the models were bulked up with big, round layers on top, while wearing sleek, form-fitting skirts or pants.  Many of the shows, especially from designers who target younger market featured this kind of styling – […]

Milly: Cropped Pants, A-Line Skirts and a Sea of Black

I like writing about “wearable” designers – Nanette Lepore, Tory Burch and the likes.  The clothes are reachable for many, in terms of price, and usually, the looks are at least somewhat workable on various body types.  Milly by Michelle Smith (aka “Milly”)is no different.  While some of the looks are a little more on […]

Hervé Léger: The Show, Styling and Size Friendliness

Once again, Hervé Léger provided the audience with the typical, bodycon looks.  Ranging from below-the-knee dresses to shorter pieces and some body suits, there really isn’t that much of a deviation, save for a few select styles (namely the fringey skirts).  No surprise, of course.  It’s the signature, after all.  Therefore, it’s probably better to […]

BCBG Max Azria Runway: Not Short Girl Friendly – AGAIN

I think I’ve had it with BCBG Max Azria – the runway pieces, anyway.  They sell them at many their stores – especially in higher end neighbourhoods – but the pieces are almost never wearable, unless you look like a model.  And yes, the upcoming fall/winter season is no different.  The skirt lengths were, for […]

New York Fashion Week: February 6-13

New York Fashion Week starts today!  Though we will not be in New York to see the shows in person, we will be watching online and will post reviews for the Fall 2014 collections on selected designers either the day of the showing or the following day, depending on whether we catch the show live.  […]