Monthly Archives: May 2009

Fashion Tips – Matthew Williamson for H&M

Last month, designer Matthew Williamson released a preview of his limited collection for H&M – and had fashionistas battling it out on the sidewalk before the stores even opened. On May 14th, the line makes its big launch. You’ll find everything you want this minute: For women, there’s an amazing mix of flowing dresses and kaftans in Williamson’s playful peacock palette. The guys get cool seersucker blazers, tie-dye t-shirts and beachy swim shorts. Plus excellent scarves and happy-making low prices all around. We predict some bestsellers.

Matthew Williamson, his own best model!

[Image via FTape]

Matthew Williamson designer collaborations for H&M

[Image via FTape]

Much love,
Loren

Posted in Trends
Tagged Matthew Williamson

Women’s Fashion Tips – Jennifer Lopez Loves Topshop!

May 12th // Comment Here

My good friends, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony and their twins just came to Miami and spent a week with us. We talked about the babies (adorable) and Jennifer’s new album-in-the-making (going great), and… our life-changing love for Topshop. Jennifer’s really into it this spring: once again, Kate Moss has pulled some gems out of her mind-bendingly spectacular wardrobe and had them copied for women everywhere at a fraction of the price. The store offers a great selection of accessories, too. Trust us, you’ll want to bookmark this site: TopShop.com.

Take a look and tell me: What Topshop item do you want to buy first?

Lots of love,
Loren

Posted in My Style
Tagged Jennifer Lopez, Kate Moss, topshop.com, women's fashion tips

Instant Obsession – Karen Millen

May 12th // 1 Comment

This week’s Instant Obsession comes courtesy of my good friend, Eva Longoria. When we met for lunch the other day in New York, she was wearing the most gorgeous dress – one that you’d want to wear everyday this spring. “It’s from Karen Millen,” she told me. “You’ve got to go to her store downtown – you’ll love it!”

Millen’s already a design star in Europe (see her latest collection on karenmillen.com); in the U.S., she sells her line through her own eponymous boutiques. (Find one near you on Millen’s website.) What I love most about her designs is that they’re sophisticated, exceptionally flattering and not too revealing – yet still completely sexy. Here are three of my favorite looks from the spring collection. Buy just one of these pieces and I bet you’ll wear it to death:

Which one do you think I should get?

[Image via Newswit]

Lots of love,
Loren

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Tagged Eva Longoria, Instant Obsession, Karen Millen

Men’s Fashion Tips – Most Flattering Trousers Ever?

May 12th // Comment Here

The guys behind Bonobos, a small New York clothing company company, claim to make the best-fitting trousers in the world. Considering their epic following – which is growing, even in a recession — they may have a point. You can only buy the pants online (at Bonobos), but the company’s customer-service is hard to improve upon. (Why they’ve named themselves after a species of peaceful, free-loving apes is another story entirely.)

[Image via NY Times]

Anyway, I love that prices start at a reasonable $110. Bonus: Bonobos is offering free shipping on purchases and returns. Which is also just right.

[Image via Bonobos]

Love,
Loren

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Tagged Bonobos, men's fashion tips, wearing trousers

Fashion Tips – Wearing Black Lace

May 11th // Comment Here

Lace has for many centuries been one of the most exquisite fabrics. And this spring designers chose black lace to create evening dresses that are red carpet worthy. So choose black lace for your next cocktail party or black tie affair. Here are some great options to look like a star.