DecadesTwo Launches New and Improved E-Commerce” y 10 mas

DecadesTwo Launches New and Improved E-Commerce
Spring/Summer 2011: Best Accessories
Loeffler Randall Needs a Product Development/Production Manager!
Sally’s Styling Seminary: A Stylist’s Role on the Runway
Bon Anniversaire Vogue Paris!
First Look: Bruce II Spring 2011
Street Style: Rick and His Rings
Most Wanted: Haute Hiking Boots
Brow Bleaching: Do NOT Try This At Home, Kids
Fashion News Roundup: Chilean Miners to be Saved by $450 Oakleys, Scott Sternberg’s New Line Hits Korea and Justin Bieber is Shilling Nail Polish
Kim Kardashian Is Very Naked in the New W

DecadesTwo Launches New and Improved E-Commerce

Posted: 13 Oct 2010 07:00 AM PDT

From The Rachel Zoe Project to Upper East Side apartments brimming with Chanel, DecadesTwo co-owner Christos Garkinos will go anywhere for fashion. Even the internet.

For years DecadesTwo has been an elusive myth to fashionistas living outside LA, but now you can get your DecadesTwo fix from anywhere in the world with their newly launched online shop, DecadesTwo.1. A treasure trove of all things consigned, Decadestwo.1 will satisfy every desire. You can search by designer (Chanel, Dior, Prada, Marc Jacobs, Marni, Balenciaga, etc.,), by style, and by closet. While most of DecadesTwo.1′s consignors are kept secret with a number instead of a name, their wardrobes are still presented as a whole unit, meaning you can receive updates when Consignor 007′s goods go up on the site. They do however, occasionally reveal their consignors (Houston socialite Becca Cason Thrash is Consignor #815) or release juicy tidbits about their lives, like how consignor 2842 is the wife of a very influential Hollywood producer.

Shipping is free within the US and loyal Fashionista readers can get 20% off their online purchases by entering the code DEC20 at check out. (But hurry, the code expires October 19!)

And if you’re in New York, DecadesTwo is hosting a pop-up shop at Kiki de Montparnasse this week, so head over and get your goodies before someone else does!

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Spring/Summer 2011: Best Accessories

Posted: 12 Oct 2010 04:03 PM PDT

From Chanel‘s leather gloves to Prada‘s Day-Glo sombreros, here are some of our favorite accessories from the season.

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Loeffler Randall Needs a Product Development/Production Manager!

Posted: 12 Oct 2010 03:22 PM PDT

If you’ve been looking for a way to put your leather footwear production experience to good use, this may be the job for you. Loeffler Randall, makers of some of the most coveted and beautifully made shoes we’ve ever come across, is looking to hire a product development/production manager for footwear.

This person will manage the development process through to production and distribution. Bachelor’s degree and 3 – 5 years minimum experience in development/production of leather footwear required. Interested applicants please send resumes and brief letter of intent to Kristy Hurt, khurt@khurtconsulting.com.

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Sally’s Styling Seminary: A Stylist’s Role on the Runway

Posted: 12 Oct 2010 03:00 PM PDT

Seeing as how fashion month has just ended, I thought it would be appropriate to write about what a stylist's role is on runway shows. On some shows, I merely choose shoes for the looks, and on others I am involved six months before the show, from creative conception to the completion of the show. Stylists cover the gamut for a designer by bringing in an outside perspective and fashion expertise of what is relevant, irrelevant and "new." Stylists are needed on a runway show to edit the looks, ensure the designer is showing the most innovative pieces from a collection and that the hair, makeup, and models are on target with everything else happening in the world of fashion. A great stylist can take inspiration from the designer and translate it into every element of the runway show, from the manicure to the music.

When I am working with a design team from the beginning of the creative process, I can spend the six months before thinking about inspiration, hair, and makeup. It gives me a chance to fully flush out the ideas and details for all of the “creative,” giving the designers much more bang for their buck. Working with a designer and his/her team from the get go creates a more complete picture of the intention of the collection, and helps me figure out how to better style the show. I edit, make recommendations, and style the collection to be relevant to what is going to be happening on the runways. While designers and their teams tend to be in their amazing self-made bubbles, we stylists are out there seeing everything, allowing us to make powerful suggestions for shoes, accessories, and new silhouettes that are truly original.

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Bon Anniversaire Vogue Paris!

Posted: 12 Oct 2010 01:30 PM PDT

Vogue Paris turned 90 this October and to celebrate filled their October 2010 issue with reprises of their most memorable editorials. Click through to see the best of Vogue Paris!

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First Look: Bruce II Spring 2011

Posted: 12 Oct 2010 12:30 PM PDT

Bruce, a designer line started in 1998 by Daphne Gutierrez and Nicole Noselli, has been pretty under-the-radar as of late. The New York-based line won the coveted CFDA Perry Ellis Award for Womenswear in 2001, took a break from 2004 to 2007 and have kept things pretty low key ever since. Right now, they are smartly focusing on their lower-priced line Bruce II, which can be found in cool Williamsburg boutiques like Bird and Jumelle and online at La Garconne. Yesterday, we stopped by their modest studio in Chinatown to check out Spring ’11 and it did not disappoint.

The clothes were pretty, versatile, wearable, understated and unpretentious. Their intention was to make easy-to-wear clothes that would appeal to a wide age range and they succeeded. There were a lot of low-key separates and simple pieces in great cuts that could fit seamlessly into any girl’s wardrobe. What made every piece special were details like interesting prints and cut-outs. I loved the blouses, shorts, and dresses made of this beautiful, soft Japanese hand-dyed fabric (making them a tad more expensive), as well as a range of more affordable jersey dresses, shorts and jumpsuits. I also wanted every pair of pants on the rack. Click through for our favorite looks from the collection.

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Street Style: Rick and His Rings

Posted: 12 Oct 2010 11:30 AM PDT

Name: Rick

Age: 36

Occupation: Jewelry Designer/ Actor/ Writer

What is your jewelry line called? Light Armor Studios

How would you describe your style? Classic with an edge

What are the most prominent colors in your wardrobe? Black, Blue, Green… a lot of earth tones.

What are you listening to? Arcade Fire, Kings of Leon, The Airborne Toxic Event, The Raconteurs

What inspires your jewelry? Lots of old architecture, religious icons

What is your favorite museum? The Met is my church.

What is your favorite dessert? Chocolate mud cake

What is your go to NYC hangout spot? Bar Veloce

Where is your jacket from? Jan Hilmer

And your vest? It’s vintage.

**All photos by Ashley Jahncke.

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Most Wanted: Haute Hiking Boots

Posted: 12 Oct 2010 11:00 AM PDT

This season, traditional workboots have been transformed into sleek and chic hiking boots–styles you can wear as easily with a flirty dress as you can with denim and thick, woolly socks. Here are a few of our favorites:

Tory Burch “Halima” Bootie: The “it” shoe of the season, Tory Burch’s bootie combines a slim, stacked heel and platform with grey suede and laces that look more Upstate than Downtown. We love these paired with leather pants.

Steven by Steve Madden “Destined” Ankle Boot:The cognac leather booties have a four-inch spiky heels, which means they look great with skinny jeans or body-con mini skirts. Wear them without socks in warmer weather, or thick tights once it cools down.

Steven by Steve Madden “Isolate” Ankle Boot: We love the squared-off, stacked heel on these comfortable lace-ups. Wear them with thick wool socks, blue jeans, and an oatmeal cable knit sweater.

Kenneth Cole New York “925 – Land Bridge” Ankle Boot: For the girl who just can’t get enough black in her wardrobe, these soft 3.5″ heel stunners look as good paired with black tights and a pleated school girl skirt as they do with skinny black trousers.

Seychelles “Romance” Bootie: This pair of beautiful cream booties have a distinct ’80s vibe. Wear them with your favorite vintage fair isle sweater. We also love the adorable floral lining.

Dolce Vita “Agner” Boot: This menswear inspired boot has a pretty low heel–2.5″– which means you can walk in them all day. Plus, we love how close the laces are–it makes the boot look more formal. Prettier, event.

For more fall fashion insight and to share your own thoughts on this season's top trends, join the conversation at Nordstrom.

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Brow Bleaching: Do NOT Try This At Home, Kids

Posted: 12 Oct 2010 10:30 AM PDT

Bleached, non-existent brows have become commonplace on the runway, if not yet on the subway, over the last few seasons. Lara Stone is the obvious poster girl for this look, and it has slowly become ubiquitous at shows and in editorials. Take a look at the recent SS2011 runways: Marc Jacobs, Alex Wang, YSL—nary a brow in sight.

I've seen this look enough now that it doesn't seem as shocking, bizarre, and otherworldly as it once did. Is this a sign that it's a trend that's ready for adoption by the masses?

I spoke to hair colorist Laurie Foley, who was responsible for the brows–or lack thereof—at both the Marc Jacobs and Rodarte SS2011 shows. Laurie has her own salon, L'Atelier de Laurie and is a Wella Color Ambassador. She's been a professional stylist and colorist for 33 years, with a specialty in innovative and challenging hair trends.

Laurie doesn't offer the process at her salon, because well, she can't. It's not what hair dye is manufactured for. (In the medical world, when you use a drug for something for which it wasn't originally intended, it's called an "off-label use." Same concept here.) Read on.

Fashionista: What’s the process for bleaching the brows?
Laurie Foley: At the Rodarte and Marc Jacobs shows, I began the process by protecting the eyes with cotton pads, as well as the surrounding skin with Wella Performance Plus, a low pH conditioner that prevents chemicals from wandering and causing irritation. I then used Wella Professionals Blondor Lightening Powder, the most gentle of lighteners, to lift the color.

F: Is there long-term damage if you bleach, then re-dye back to the original color?
LF: Damage to eyebrows can occur if the lightening process is not done by someone experienced. But, re-coloring your brows back will not create damage if a low or no ammonia color product is used.

F: Is this easy to do at home or do you recommend an expert?
LF: Safety first! And I must stress that dyeing one's brows is for show purposes only! I definitely do NOT recommend doing this at home! See someone very experienced if you're interested in trying out this new trend. Typically, brow dyeing is only performed during a hair color process and ONLY if a waiver is signed beforehand. (Author note: Yikes.)

F: Is there any temporary way to get this look?
LF: While the dye itself is permanent, eyebrows grow incredibly fast and in about 4-5 weeks, they will have completely grown out. This is such a wonderfully fun and extreme look that it's really meant for just a temporary "wow"!

F: Is there a certain skin tone/hair color that seems to pull this look off best?
LF: Blondes or brunettes with already extreme hot or cool tones tend to look great with this high-impact style. The brows have to match the personality, and chances are someone with an already radical hue has the personality to fit. Aside from personality, this style also looks best on strong, prominent facial structures and makes a strong impact, as you saw on the runway models this past season.

F: Do you think it could ever go mainstream? What feedback have you heard from the models? It seems like some of them keep the look post-shows.
LF: Let's just say it's for those that like to have a little fun now and then! Models dig the look, and they have a blast with it! Some do keep the color even after the show, but of course, it only lasts for about 4-5 weeks. They rock it for a short period, and then go back to their natural color.

There you have it. Like impossibly long limbs and fabulous shoes that never get manufactured, this trend may stop with runway models.

If you're disappointed by this, remember….strong brows are back, too!

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Fashion News Roundup: Chilean Miners to be Saved by $450 Oakleys, Scott Sternberg’s New Line Hits Korea and Justin Bieber is Shilling Nail Polish

Posted: 12 Oct 2010 09:35 AM PDT

More Like cool miners: In Chile tonight, 33 miners, who have been trapped in a hot, humid, dark cave for over two months, will begin their ascent above ground with a little help from Oakley. “The miners will emerge wearing the sunglasses, donated by the American company, Oakley, which will provide 100 per cent protection from ultraviolet light. Medics have warned of damage to the miners’ retinas when they reach daylight after so long underground.” While many of the victims’ wives have been taking steps to beautify themselves in preparation, these men probably won’t be looking their best, but at least they’ll have some hot sunglasses to wear when reuniting with their loved ones. {Telegraph UK}

Shepard Fairey Goes to Lit: The guy who conceived Obama’s “HOPE” poster is just like us. Here are his top five favorite NYC hangouts. {Refinery29}

I wish I lived in South Korea: Band of Outsiders did lower-priced line for men and women in collaboration with Bean Pole, a major brand in South Korea. Chloe Sevigny is the face of the campaign. This basically sounds like the coolest thing ever and we are extremely bummed it’s not available in the states. With Girl debuting for Spring ’11, we hope this means more lower priced options to come from Sternberg, for men and women alike. {Blackbook}

Lennon’s Style: In celebration of John Lennon’s would-be 70th birthday, Opening Ceremony shows us how to get his signature look today. We’re especially digging the Alexander Wang X Linda Farrow shades. {Opening Ceremony}

One Less Unpolished Nail: Tweens everywhere will be pillaging Walmarts come December when Justin Bieber‘s nail polish hits stores. That’s right, the Biebs has collaborated with Nicole on a range of sparkly nail polishes. Should we buy this or Chanel’s Khaki line? We just can’t decide. {Huffington Post}

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Kim Kardashian Is Very Naked in the New W

Posted: 12 Oct 2010 08:19 AM PDT

A very naked Kim Kardashian graces the cover of W’s November “Art” issue with the headline “It’s all about me…I mean you..I mean me” strategically covering her bits. Who would have thought the reality star, best known for her butt and twitter following, would figure into Stefano Tonchi’s new "Who, What, When, Where and Why In The World of Style" tagline for the mag?

At a press conference about the revamping of W a couple months ago, Tonchi said he would take the high fashion Conde title beyond the clothes to tell the stories of interesting people. Kim Kardashian might not be interesting to everyone. She’s certainly not of interest, I would think, to W’s readers as a fashion person–her sartorial choices extend to skimpy bikinis and skin tight mini dresses and her design experience is limited to a “collaboration” with Bebe. But I don’t doubt that Lynn Hirschberg’s profile of Kim (out tomorrow) will be interesting. And her naked body will certainly sell magazines.

Of course, this isn’t the first time Kim has posed naked. She posed for Playboy in 2007, and later confessed to Harper’s Bazaar in their May issue, where she, um, also posed nude, that she regretted the Playboy shoot. There was also that whole sex tape thing with Ray J.

It’s certainly a controversial cover choice for Tonchi. We’d love to hear your thoughts.

Oh, and click through for the NSFW naked photos of Kim covered in silver paint, courtesy of Egotastic.