Anything But Black

I just downloaded a collage creating software, and this is my first attempt !
It's pretty easy to use, and it allows me to add text to my pictures !
One problem though, the end product turned out much smaller than I expected, even though I chose the 2nd largest collage size. I'll have to play around with the software for a bit to figure out how to change that.

Naturally, the subject I chose for my first collage is something dear to my heart. Bags !



Top row (L to R) : Marc Jacobs, Next, Kenneth Cole
Bottom row (L to R) : Urban Outfitters, Chloe, Wetseal

Guess Who?

Clue : She used to act in a wildly popular TV series that bore a certain district code in it's title.



It's Shannon Doherty !

Here's how to get her look :




Shirt $29.50 , Sunglasses $9.50 , Cargo pants $34.50 and Flipflops $3.50 from oldnavy.com
DKNY hobo bag $325 from nordstrom.com

Runway Highlight : Anna Sui

Taken from Anna Sui's Fall collection.

Trend : Vests

Vests are in this season!
If you work in an environment that requires formal workwear, but you hate wearing suits, vests are a great way to look appropriate without getting a heatstroke in our climate.
Depending on the fabric and cut of the vest, you can pair them with anything from shorts to pants to dresses.


Marc by Marc Jacobs , Nanette Lepore

Try a fitting, structured vest in a dark colour like these for work. Wear them with shirts or blouses.


Jak & Rae , Theory , Delias

For a casual look, pair a vest with a tank top or a tee over skirts, jeans or shorts.

Elie Tahari

Find your dress too plain on it's own? Wear a vest over it.

Shoe Trends For Fall 2006

1. Patent


Moschino Cheap & Chic , Manolo Blahnik , BCBGirls

2. Peeptoes

Circa Joan & David , Steve Madden , Pedro Garcia

3. Stacked Heels

Michael Kors , Charles David , Guess

Luxury Find Of The Day

Manolo Blahnik candle, $75 from neimanmarcus.com


Because girls have a weakness for all things Manolo.

Beat The Heat

How does one stay cool in the heat? Take a cue from these celebs in their tunic dresses.
If you're worried about showing too much leg, add on a pair of leggings/tights, like this :


These striped tights may be a bit radical for some, so plain ones will do just fine.

Here's a few more I found :


Dress - AKA ; Sandals - Kristen Lee ; Shades - DITA


Dress - Lewis Cho ; Sandals - Next


(L) Karoo sweater dress (R) LaRok tunic dress

Luxury Find Of The Day

Burberry Travel Slippers with carrying case, $130 from neimanmarcus.com

Because you have to walk around your hotel suite in style.

Runway Highlight : Blumarine

These are from the Autumn/Winter runway show in Milan. I love how they injected colours into their collection instead of focusing on the usual blacks, browns and greys so typical of A/W !