AMERICAN GIRL DOLL INSPIRED STYLE
Samantha Parkington was my style icon as a young girl. I was proud to own every outfit and accessory made for the American Girl Doll, and my favorite part of Samantha’s ensembles were the hair bows that matched each of the Victorian orphan’s taffeta dresses. I also owned the matching dresses in my size, so...
STUNT SHOWS SERVE AS CATWALKS THIS FASHION WEEK
Throughout fashion history, the tried and true format for designers to present their latest collection is models walking one by one down a narrow stage. The art is in the clothes, and the presentation does not distract. This Fashion Week, there have been several stunt shows that have challenged this conception. One of the most...
IN LOVE WITH THE MAN REPELLER
It’s no secret that certain fashion trends that women love have the opposite effect on men. From shoulder pads to harem pants, following fashion sometimes means you’ll attract more female than male attention. One blogger, Leandra Medine, has blown up by proclaiming her love for all things that men hate. Her blog, The Man Repeller, is...
JASON WOOS THE CRITICS
This fashion week, one of the most universally lauded collections so far has come from Jason Wu, a designer best known for designing First Lady Michelle Obama’s Inauguration gown in 2008.
A GUIDE TO V-DAY SHOPPING FOR YOUR MAN
If there is anyone I dread shopping for, it’s men. Most of the time, whatever you think they want is something they’ll want to return. The key to shopping for the men in your life is to choose practical yet stylish gifts. Sure, a tie is thoughtful, but the only day he’ll be wearing it...
THREE BUTTON-DOWNS EVERY WOMAN SHOULD OWN
They may look like they belong to him, but these shirts are perfect for her. I love button down blouses because they’re versatile, can be dressed up or down, untucked or tucked in. Every woman should have at least three button-down blouses in her wardrobe. Chambray: A perfect casual option tucked into belted blue jeans,...
BLACK SWAN STANDOFF
Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis’ on-screen rivalry in Black Swan is translating to the red carpets of 2011′s award shows. The actresses are friends in real life, but that doesn’t mean their sartorial choices can’t be compared side by side, for a little (un)healthy competition that echoes their movie. For the People’s Choice Awards, Natalie...
SPRING HAS SPRUNG AT GAP
Finally, from Patrick Robinson’s runway to a fluorescent-lit mall near you, Gap’s spring collection has landed. We at STITCH adored the spring collection on the runway, but it was difficult to predict how the collection would translate to mass production. Fortunately, the spring lookbook is full of stylish classics in Gap’s classic materials: cotton, khaki...
MAKE A SPECTACLE OF YOURSELF
Last time I went shopping for glasses, I had a hard time finding anything stylish and flattering that didn’t cost a fortune. Plus, spending hours trying on glasses in Lenscrafters is never my favorite way to spend a day. I was referred to Warby Parker by a friend, and I was blown away by the...
PROFESSIONAL CHIC BY CÉLINE
Phoebe Philo has done it again. Season after season I am wowed by her designs for French label Céline, and her Pre-Fall collection is a tantalizing taste of what’s to come next season. I know that internship and job interviews are on everyone’s mind during winter quarter. Get ahead of the learning curve and impress...
BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT: ALL IT’S CRACKED UP TO BE?
As much as I’d love to be one of those girls who can just roll out of bed in the morning, tousle my hair and head out the door, I’m not. To stay fresh all day I have to shower in the morning, and then blow dry my hair, since air drying produces frizz and...
TEXAS TAKES OVER CANADA
Vancouver-based Left on Houston is offering up cozy knits with a stylish sensibility. Now that the holidays are over and recruitment madness has died down, don’t let your wardrobe sink into a winter quarter slump. Believe it or not there are ways to look stylish while keeping warm. Knits are also great investment pieces, and...
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