Resurgence of the Smoking Slipper
Originally designed for the Victorian gentleman’s smoking room, the smoking slipper has reemerged recently as one of the hottest shoe styles for both men and women, attracting the attention of designers from J.Crew to Christian Louboutin. Even though these phenomenal loafers may all have the same shape and basic elements, they are anything but ordinary. … Read more
Lesley’s Christmas Wish List
It’s that time of year again. Less than a week until Christmas and I have yet to buy anything for anyone, or to think about what I’d like to receive myself. Until this blog post, at least. Lytro, $399-$499 This oddly shaped camera is the bomb DOT com. It allows the user to capture live … Read more
Met Gala 2011
We both agree — the Met Gala is one of the most undeservingly underrated fashion events of the year. Oscars, what are those? Given a choice between attending the Academy Awards or the Met Gala, RR would choose the latter every time. Many of the gowns at this year’s Met Gala were draw dropping, but … Read more
Favorites from Fashion Month: Fall 2011 RTW
The past month’s presentations swept the four corners of the fashion globe like a tumultuous storm, leaving anxious and photo-hungry audiences wholeheartedly satisfied in its wake. Indeed, Fashion Week is a time of beautiful chaos; a period of extraordinary stress but high reward for participating designers, their models, and all those who contribute to the … Read more
The Queen Lives On
I literally did a double take when first watching a video of the Alexander McQueen Spring 2011 Ready-to-wear show. I could have sworn I saw Lee in every one of the designs from this collection. But then I remembered, with a little sadness, that this was the first collection from his label not designed by … Read more
