It’s Week 4 (and the final installment) of the BaubleBar and Nina Garcia essential fall trends collection. The past three weeks have been a huge hit here at The Aspiring Fashionista, and I hope you’ve been able to check them out for yourself. The collections so far have covered some pretty amazing trends, like bejeweled, chain … Continue reading »
Although this book doesn’t demand any reading, it’ll certainly be a mainstay on our required reading lists. Continue reading »
For her debut collection, Erin Barr was inspired by Marilyn Monroe. But while looking at the Wisconsin-born designer‘s Spring/Summer 2013 presentation, you won’t find the media-adored, glammed-up version of Monroe. Instead, you’ll discover the iconic bombshell as she is off the set and in her own clothes. Continue reading »
Inspired by Brazil, Farah Angsana allowed her Spring/Summer 2013 collection to transition from black and white to long chiffon gowns in an array of colors, like sky blue, green and orange, also featuring a coral and turquoise beading (which was used on two of my favorite pieces found three and four looks before the finale). Ultimately resulting … Continue reading »
Show: Altuzarra, Spring/Summer 2013 Concept: Railroad engineer goes couture, then first class fashion elite. Continue reading »
When my invitation to Rochambeau‘s Spring/Summer 2013 presentation arrived in the mail, I was ecstatic. Ever since I reviewed their fall/winter collection, I have been greatly anticipating what was in store for the menswear brand’s take on spring and summer. The duo behind the label, Laurence Chandler and Joshua Cooper, presented their ever-moody masterpieces at Milk Studios in New … Continue reading »
As I’ve mentioned before, BaubleBar and Nina Garcia have teamed up to design an essential fall trends collection, introducing a new collection every week of September. One for each trend. So far, we’ve seen the bedazzled and chain link trends. Continue reading »
I’ve known about this menswear brand for quite some time now, but today I’ve been hit by an immense desire to spread the word. The brand: Richer Poorer. Their mission: To make “socks for the man who is as versatile as the American landscape,” according to their website. Continue reading »
As I mentioned last week, BaubleBar and Nina Garcia have teamed up to design an essential fall trends collection, introducing a new collection every week of September. One for each trend. Continue reading »
Collection: Phillipe and David Blond’s The Blonds Spring/Summer 2013 Concept: Equal parts drag queen beach party and night out at any gay club. Or the life of a gay mermaid. (I’m not sure on which is more accurate.) The theme was “Psycho Beach Party,” but the collection wasn’t very beach appropriate, of course. Continue reading »
