Year: 2009
Mission: Top 10 Ways to Know You Are A Gruppy
Photo credit: rugby.com A gruppy is someone whose fashion style blurs the line between preppy and grunge — think of it...
Mission: Street Trends Become High Fashion
PART I Zoot Suit Suavecito Apparel Co. (1997) The look of the zoot suit was made popular in the 30s...
Mission: Wearable Art With A Historical Influence
EGYPTIAN Nicole Miller Spring 2009 GREEK ROMAN Alberta Ferretti Spring 2008 BYZANTINE Etro Fall 2009 GOTHIC Alexander McQueen Fall 2008...
Haute Off the Press: A White Wedding, Model Citizen, East of Eden
The Fall runway offered an impressive array of wedding gowns. Not the traditional kind that little girl's dreams are made...
Mission: Boudoir Bijoux
Once again, British designer John Galliano has out-done himself with an enviable collection for Christian Dior Couture Fall 2009. Galliano...
That's Haute: Yves Saint Laurent Documentary
It may not be a docu-drama of the violent sort, but the self-narrated Yves Saint Laurent documentary about his life, slated to...
Lofty Living: Posh Seating
I've never been that much of a fan of logo-laden gear. But when I cast my eyes on this Suzanne...
Haute Off The Press: Chanel Opens In Dubai Mall
Chanel opens a 7100 suqare-foot boutique in Dubai chock full of designer confections from pret-a-porter and fashion accessories to fine...
Mission: Good Girl Gone Bad
It may be the mantra of Barbados-born songtress Rihanna ... but there's no doubt that there is an allure to the sweet girl next...
Mission: The Chic Spy On Location
I guess you've been wondering why The Chic Spy has been doing a vanishing act recently. Well, I have a...
Mission: Harem Chic
Fashion goes East for spring with Mediterranean inspired looks featuring draped, ruched, wrapped, and folded details. It is not unusual...
Mission: Draped In Style For Spring
Top left: Salvatore Ferragamo Spring 2009. Bottom right: Anne Hathaway in Marchesa at the 2008 Oscars. Grecian-inspired goddess gowns paired...
Mission: An Eye For Style
Photo Credit: Scott Schuman (a.k.a. The Sartorialist) “It’s what I like — fashion, people, photography, and natural light,” said The...
Is There Diversity in Fashion?
Vogue Italia features an all black issue, but will it result in more women of color being featured in magazines...
Fashion Week: 3.1 Phillip Lim Fall 2009
3.1 Phillip Lim puts a modern twist on the equestrian look and Bohemian chic with slim-fit bootcut trousers and riding coats...
Lipstick Chronicles: Get Frieda Pinto's Glamorous Look
Photo credit: style.com Freida Pinto was all aglow on the red carpet for Oscar night in an electric blue asymmetrical John...
That's Haute: Louis Vuitton's Valentine's Day Spread
I so heart the latest accessories collection Louis Vuitton has introduced for Valentine's Day, like these candy-colored, heart-shaped purses fashioned...
Haute Off the Press: New York Fashion Week To Get New Addy
Photo credit: grooveeffect.com It looks like negotiations are in the works for New York Fashion Week to get a new...
Mission: The Perfect Flats For San Francisco
So, I'm in San Francisco and I love the city much more than I anticipated, but one thing became very...
That's Haute: The Hermès Birkin Bag
There's nothing as chic as the "it" bag on none more famous than the Hermès Birkin bag named for actress...
Mission: Louis Vuitton Signature Shop & Haute Handbags
Besides their gorgeous to-die-for handbags, there's no mistaken why Louis Vuitton is just about the most loveable luxury retailer around. Check...
That's Haute: Heidi Klum Takes Fashion Gold at Globes
Photo credit: yahoo.com Heidi Klum comes out smelling like a rose at the 2009 Golden Globes in a très chic...
Mission: Not-So-Shining Stars at the Golden Globes
The 2009 Golden Globes were interesting this year. Brangelina (a.k.a Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie) snubbed Ryan Seacrest on the red...
Haute Off the Press: Anna Wintour Reigns At Vogue
(Photo credit: Getty images) There's been much chatter about whether Anna Wintour would resign from her helm as editor-in-chief of Vogue...