Thursday, November 12, 2009

Thread Counts | Comment of the Week

Every week we comb through the comments on The Moment, Facebook and our Twitter @replies to bring you something clever from readers.


“They can keep her as long as they want to.”


╨▓╨ВтАЭ John F, siding with the four Anna Wintour facsimiles who held the Swedish designer Ann Sofie Back “hostage” for crimes against fashion. Isn’t Back’s permanent spot on the worst-dressed list punishment enough?



Fall Styling Tips Straight From The Runway: Sequins For Day & Layering Cardigans

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Many runway looks are fantasized versions of what are actually completely wearable trends. In this 2 week series, we break down some of our favorite styles from the Fall 2009 runways to show you simple designer-inspired styling tricks that anyone can pull off.



TIP 1: WEAR SEQUINS FOR DAYTIME

Sequins are a huge

Allura Marie Topaz Cartesian Earrings

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These absolutely dazzling handmade earrings are sure to complement the twinkle in your eye when holiday party season arrives. Their creative design marries light Swarovski crystals with sterling

Chic in Review | Agassi Reveals Mullet Toupee


All the fashion news of the week that’s fit to reprint.


Agassi, Andre
• Reveals in forthcoming autobiography that he took crystal meth, a misstep not nearly as bad as wearing — are you ready? — a mullet toupee!


Aubry, Gabriel
• Halle Berry’s boyfriend joins Lara Stone as the new faces of Louis Vuitton. Cougars circling. …


CIT
• Filed for Chapter 11 this week, marking one of the biggest bankruptcies in corporate history. Not

Interview of Tony


Interview by Khawaja Pervaiz Saeed


Affectionately known as Tony, Muhammad Navaid Rashid is an engaging conversationist, a reflective journalist, a photographer who can peep into beauty and a person who is not indifferent to such human traits as love and respect and ability to give joy to his environment.

In an interview with Fashion Central he passed on to us an autobiographical flavor of his life.


 
1. Tony, please tell us about yourself?

Allow me to start by saying that my

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Now Recycling | The Uniform Project

Courtesy of The Uniform Project Matheiken's looks from Day 160 (October 8, left) and Day 128 (September 5, right).

The next time I declare that there is absolutely nothing in my closet to wear, remind me that I am an unimaginative loser. In fact, that goes for all of us. I am letting Sheena Matheiken's Uniform Project be my inspiration when it comes to being way more creative with what I already have. As Rob Walker wrote in The New York Times Magazine in July, Matheiken has pledged to wear

Gift Guide | Bonus Round




Don’t we all deserve a little treat? Whether your idea of indulgence means limited-edition denim, cookware as beautiful as it is functional or good old standbys like jewelry and handbags, we’ve got you covered in our holiday gift guide. (If you’re feeling skittish about full-bore retail therapy, take a peek at our Chic and Cheerful list.)