The Fashion Bible

We blog about fashion. The to die for clothes, shoes, jewelry, bags and anything else that we wear to make us feel chic. We cannot write about fashion without of course paying homage to those before us.
I personally have to recognize W Magazine. As a young girl my mother ingrained into me that it was ‘the fashion Bible’. With the latest in everything fashion and eye catching spreads it seems it cannot be anything less. Even the advertisments are from only the best, Chanel, Prada, David Yurman and Miu Miu.
This month features Madonna looking sexy and confident in the stunning location of Rio.
I’ll say thanks to W Magazine helping me to become the fashionista I am today.

Wmag.com*Alexandra S.

Crossing the Pond

Top Shop, one of Brittan’s most successful retailers is making it’s grand opening in New York City this week. April 2nd doors open on the Broadway and Broome location.
Opening weekend at the store will feature beauty treatments, treats for shoppers and even a guest DJ, for some added background music while customers peruse the endless stylish racks.

Oh and also, the new Top Shop Kate Moss Spring 09 collection premieres, as if you needed another excuse?

*Alexandra S.

Bibs Aren’t Just For Babies

Sonia Rykiel

On a recent shopping trip on Newbury I couldn’t help but notice Spring’s latest jewlery trend, bib necklaces.

The return of the bib necklace is reminisent of something found in my grandmother’s jewlery collection, but it fits perfectly with sundresses or a simple skirt and t shirt pairing of this Spring. These may look bulky, they are anything but. Bib necklaces are feminine usually designed with ornate patterns or flowers, such as this Sonia Rykiel creation.

If the price tag of $1,950 is a little too much to ask, Anthropologie has some affordable alternatives, for about $100

Anthropologie

*Alexandra S.

Some shoe lust and these are a must

 

 

What an aesthetically pleasing image, no?

These Christian Louboutin flower pumps feel like a necessity for imminent spring.Surely, they are wearable art at its finest.I truly wish that Christian could be a little more generous in his pricing. $1,695?  Devestating. He must not have heard about the tumbling economy.

 

 

-alexandra V 

Which Route to Afrika?

Now that we’ve made it into fall and our schedules are going to be more of, well, scheduled, we promise we will not let you down and sure to be posting frequently.

When I went out shopping this fall I of course made my rounds to American Apparel. Their clothing is not only stylish but the all cotton fabric makes it oh so comfortable. While prowling through the racks I noticed a new edition, the Afrika line. Debuting dresses, leggings, headbands and even swimwear with traditional African print. Pretty different from the typical monocromatic pieces in the rest of the store. What I couldn’t help but notice is how similar Afrika was to eclectic fashionista M.I.A’s clothing line KALA Tour. I quickly became annoyed, questioning as to why American Apparel shared such a similar design.

Then I looked at the price tag.

The Afrika print leggings from American Apparel are $34.00 while M.I.A’s are $85.00. On a college student’s budget that’s a pretty easy decision. But is that wrong? Or is the Afrika print the next trend and lining the racks to stores such as H&M?

I guess we’ll see….

*Alexandra S.

TJ-Maxx??

I am newly obsessed with TJ-Maxx, and far from embarrassed to admit it. Since they began incorporating designers such as Marc Jacobs, Dolce & Gabbana, True Religion, Vince, Castle Starr, Tom Ford and Alice & Olivia, it is safe to say that I have fallen in love with this store. The clothing that I have found there is absolutely unbelievable. Stacey Bendet’s Alice & Olivia has become my favorite brand for dresses since last year. I love her ability to blend youth, class, originality, volume and color into all of her dresses along with her tops, pants and skirts. Last week at TJ’s, I purchased an originally priced at $ 400 Alice & Olivia cardigan for $150 and although that is still pricey, and it is summer, it’s completely justifiable. This cardigan will last me for years, and it is perfect to wear over a little summer dress in an air-conditioned restaurant, or a chilly night walk along the beach.

*Alexandra V

Simplistic Summer

I love this James Perse dress.  It just goes to show how beautiful monochromatic apparel can be.  The cute simplicity of this dress makes it perfect to wear with anything.  Throw on a light summer scarf, maybe pile on some gold bangles or a turquoise necklace.  Dress it up, dress it down; either way it’s an essential piece to add to your closet.  And the best part, it’s basic enough to mix into your fall wardrobe as well…

Find it on Shopbop.com

*Alexandra V

We’re Not Slacking.

Well not trying to at least…..but we’ve been soaking up the sun’s rays and thus, not near the computer. But as we enter air conditioned rooms this summer we will be sure to post our new fashion favorites. I will leave you with my favorite bathing suit…..props to any girl that can pull of the one-piece.

Alexandra S.

Tea, Anyone?

I realize that shoes are beginning to dominate this page, however the moment I saw these a large smile spread right across my face.

Fashion is surely wearable art, and these shoes just go to prove me right.

One of the many things about fashion that I adore is that season after season I am never let down. When some desighners failt to impress, other take my breath away with stunning pieces of art like these Mui Mui shoes.

They make feel nostolgic of the days that my friends and I sat in our pretty pink dresses as we sipped air from our plastic tea cups.

*Alexandra V

Not So Mellow. Yellow.

My favorite part of spring?

Bright colors. And this season’s color is yellow. From J. Crew to Milly yellow is making an appearance in bright prints and solids. Yellow was a color I used to be afraid to wear. Fear no more. Even a little yellow will liven up any closet.

the Milly dress.

j. crew pants

Alexandra S.