Kickin It Old School

My fashion furu tipped me on this piece by Flud Watches: the All Black Boombox Watch. Technically, it's for the gentleman but I'm dying for my own. I'm going to try to be poppin' and lockin' it at the block party all spring.

The All Black Boombox watch is $90 and available at Karmaloop.com.

Get Inked with Les Trompe L’Oeil de Chanel

In what I can only describe as pure genius, Chanel will be offering temporary tattoos, called Les Trompe L’Oeil de Chanel, for a mere $78 (compare that with a handbag). I am, rightly so, pretty obsessed.

These aren't your basic glitter-infused tattoos, either. If you buy Chanel, you get Chanel, and you better rock it. They are based on Peter Philips's designs for the Chanel Spring 2010 RTW show. The look ranges from delicate strands of pearls to thicker chain bracelets, flowers, and more.

I love the idea of stacking them together at the wrist, and I absolutely adore the way the models wore them around their thighs - so obscenely sexy and unusual, especially when paired with a short full skirt, or maybe a really great slightly A-line skirt in a fabric that drapes sensuously (velvet? silk chiffon, perhaps?).

It's going to be a good spring. Check out my weekly guest post on Urban Darling for more images.

Lighten Up, It's a New Year

Unfortunately, I haven't been posting as regularly lately - between the holidays and my travels back to Texas, the last few weeks of 2009 have been a whirlwind.

Get amped for a new decade with gorgeous pastels - after a crazy year, I think most people are ready to lighten up. Check out my weekly post on Urban Darling, and take a peek at Mark Fast's Spring RTW 2010 for a some inspiration.

Cheers!

All images via Style.com.

New Year's Resolution: Channel the Motherland

I have been quietly obsessing over Naeem Khan's "punk raj" Spring 2010 RTW collection for sometime now. I love it. It's fun, intricate, and channels traditional Indian adornment with a distinct edge. It's much more than your typical East-meets-West fare: it's so rocker-ready, and I can't get enough.

Images via Style.com.

WANTED: Christopher Kane, NYE 2010

Check out my post on Urban Darling - and get ready for 2010!

Pick Your Decade: 70s or 80s

After a strong wave of 80s revival, Jak & Jil's Tommy Ton Predicts a resurgance of softer 70s glam. Check out my post on Urban Darling!

New Year's Resolution: Go Bold

I think anyone who knows me can testify to the fact that I spent the early half of 2009 donning more lady-like ensembles: bustiers with full skirts and soft lines. In 2010, I'm looking forward to keeping some aspects of this flattering silhouette for my day-to-day, but beefing it up with a far stronger & bolder visual elements. My inspirations? Beyonce in her recent music videos, Manish Arora's RTW Spring 2010 line, and the very positive and strong people in my life. Cheers!

Manish Arora images courtesy of WWD.com, Videophone stills via Gossiponthis.com.