February 15th, 2008 at 10:40am |
Can we just talk for a minute about how menswear is having a huge impact at Fashion Week, almost spending as much time strutting the runways as ruffles and lace for Fall/Winter 2008?
I think I’m in love.
Jens Laugesen, Margaret Howell, and Topshop are just three — to name a few — of the shows thus far at London […]
Read the rest of Hope’s How-To | Wear it like a Mighty Fine Man, or: Jens Laugesen, Margaret Howell, and Topshop at London Fashion Week
December 14th, 2007 at 4:30am |
Today over at online fashion community Coutorture, Jenny Flevin — the Senior Editor for Harper’s Bazaar – is acting as guest editor. Accordant with the release of Harper’s Bazaar Great Style, Coutorture is featuring tips and advice on personal style. Since my personal style is classic (with a twist), today’s post is dedicated to the classic white […]
Read the rest of The Classic White Shirt
November 1st, 2007 at 6:51am |
Hope, I need a lovely red lipstick for wearing with an outfit for the races. My dress is black with white polka-dots and I have a bright red hat and shoes. I have fairly pale skin and honey blonde hair. I think I need a blue red, but wondered if you could recommend some colours to try […]
Read the rest of Hope’s How-To | FIND THE RIGHT RED FOR YOUR LIPS
June 27th, 2007 at 4:59am |
And they said dressing for less was impossible. Well, ladies, it’s quite possible. In fact, I’d venture to say that it’s a sure thing.
Dressing for less does not mean you sacrifice any style or quality. Quite the contrary. And it’s so easy to do.
1. Search for sales. Just because something is full price is not a sure […]
Read the rest of Hope’s How-To | Dress for Under $100
June 19th, 2007 at 4:57am |
Sure, every summer schedule is full of bikinis, barbeques, and beach-bon-fires, but for someone fair-skinned like myself, it’s also full of potential – sun — burns.
And what better to protect my alabaster glow and blonde hair with than a stylish hat?
Whether you opt for a classic baseball cap, or a pucci-printed bucket cap, wearing a hat […]
Read the rest of Hope’s How-To | Wear a Hat
May 29th, 2007 at 3:54am |
Sure summer is — mostly — all sunny sun and beach dates and LWDs, but there is the occasional day of grey clouds and teaming rain, not to mention cool blasts of ice-berg-worthy air thanks to office air-conditioning.
While some shrug on a cardi or opt for long-sleeves, I warm up to the idea of a […]
Read the rest of Hope’s How-To | Wear a Box Jacket
May 15th, 2007 at 5:46am |
Less of a 50s-inspired cinched waist and more of a 70s-feel natural waist, high waisted pants are currently being seen on a slew of celebrities and featured on every runway. And why not? Even a medium rise does more for a woman’s figure than an ultra-low-low-rise ever could [EXAMPLE: Britney Spears, pre-shaved head.]
1. Accessorize and […]
Read the rest of Hope’s How-To | Go High-Waisted
May 8th, 2007 at 4:34am |
There has long been a myth that stripes — specifically, horizontal — are about as good for you as as shot of arsenic. This may true in some cases, but keep in mind these 3 guidelines, and you too can stripe it right.
1. Top-Heavy. Heavy stripes work best on the upper torso, especially if you’re endowed with a small bust […]
Read the rest of Hope’s How-To: Wear Stripes | Derek Lam | SS 07 Show
May 1st, 2007 at 4:34am |
Watch any re-run of Dallas or Dynasty and you will see illustrated that when a suit isn’t tailored to a woman’s unique shape, everything goes wrong – including, but not limited to – accessories, hair, makeup, and relationships. Eighties or no Eighties; there is no excuse for not owning a tailored suit.
My personal philosophy when it comes to buying […]
Read the rest of Hope’s How-To: Wear a Suit | Banana Republic Lightweight Wool Classic
April 24th, 2007 at 4:55am |
I’m not sure which I detest more: The WOMAN who doesn’t correctly wear red lipstick, or the ARTICLE that incorrectly advises the woman on how to wear red lipstick.
Either way, these are my three simple, fail-safe rules for rouge:
1. CHOOSE THE RIGHT RED. Yes, there can be a wrong red. Ivory-or-lighter-based complexions (think Nicole Kidman) should stick with a […]
Read the rest of Hope’s How-To: WEAR RED LIPSTICK | CHANEL Rouge Allure Lipcolour
April 17th, 2007 at 4:55am |
For fair-skinned beauties, blonde bombshells, and even the fashion-fearful, wearing white can be a daunting venture.
There’s no better time than Spring to learn how to — effortlessly — wear white. [Blondes, take heart. If you have fair skin, steer clear of starch whites — with your hair and alabaster complexion, an off-or-winter-white will work best.]
A beautiful […]
Read the rest of Hope’s How-To: WEAR WHITE | Celine S/S 07 Collection
