It Can't All Be Dior

Once Again, Jonathan Saunders Carries My Heart in his Hands

2013-06-18T14:04:00.000-04:00

Colorblock briefcases are now part of my ever revolving wear to work wish list

I Gotta Invest in Some Christopher Kane Spring 2014

2013-06-17T11:26:00.001-04:00

Cuz these structured sweat pieces would actually inspire me to go to the gym And the short set above would show off my killer gams Maybe not the Tevas, though

Three Reasons I love Resort Collection (In Pictures)

2013-06-13T13:36:00.000-04:00

When I was in Toronto, my friend, fellow fashion writer Naomi Mdudu from The Fashpack and I were talking about Resort collections and how much we liked them. She brought up some good points on why they are the emerging fashion darling of the designer collections and added to my personal reasons why I love these "in-betweeners" 1. They offer sharp and necessary change for the designers at

PictureGraf: Just Say No to Carbs

2013-06-12T11:55:00.000-04:00

That's one smoking piece of pie. Seriously who's rippin' into some boysenberry on the B train?

Every Gent Needs

2013-06-10T14:49:00.000-04:00

I'ma start a new regular post on It Can't All Be Dior on pieces essential to a men's wardrobe since that might be one of the most commonly asked questions I receive. As a gent who quite often wears a tie, I can't rave enough about a navy with white pin dot number. It is an essential for every wardrobe as it pulls every look together. I was fortunate enough to inherit my grandfather's insanely

Umm...This Be Good: Jason Wu Resort 2014 Slicker

2013-06-07T15:57:00.001-04:00

It's been raining cats and dogs all day in New York with no clear days ahead this weekend If only we all had sleek slickers like Jason Wu's Resort 2014 green machine Happy weekend, happy puddle jumpin' !

Resort to This: Phillip Lim's Office-Friendly Resort Collection

2013-06-07T13:11:00.000-04:00

"Who has the time to go on vacation anymore?" wondered Phillip Lim to Style.com at his Resort 2014 showing this week. Sure enough the collection had a nice mish-mash of lux laddies who languish on islands post New Years and the women who have to schlep back to the office Of course, keep in mind, I'm a full time fashion writer. These are the things ladies wear to

Resort to This: Erdem's Mom Must Have Been One Cool Chick

2013-06-06T12:22:00.000-04:00

"I found some amazing pictures of my mom on holiday," Erdem Moralioglu stated as his inspiration for Resort 2014 Wow, judging from the lace, sheers and full skirts in this sweet and strong Erdem showing, she sure was one foxy momma!

Lily Collins' Glamour Shots

2013-06-06T10:55:00.001-04:00

(Making that Dior sing, honey!) Umm, Phil Collins' daughter know how to work a camera, honey Boring lady celebs who just stand there in their obligatory fashion editorials? Take note! ***That Pucci cape shot in the rotating door is Audrey Hepburn romantic comedy everything!

Last Night

2013-06-05T15:17:00.000-04:00

me and Mr Taurus shared a laugh on a sunset rooftop in Midtown Manhattan

THanks for the AD: Gisele Gives Good Face?

2013-06-05T13:06:00.000-04:00

Johan Lindeberg, the mastermind behind BLK DNM, knows the value of a well placed Gisele is your ad. But usually designers rely on her face, hair or toned and tanned physique to sell their wares. I was first taken aback by the lack of visage or recognizable parts in this street ad What a waste of money. You KNOW Gisele don't come cheap! And then you don't even put her face in it, you

What's French for Ridiculous?

2013-06-05T12:11:00.000-04:00

Hey rich people? Got a spare $750 lying around and a great love of tomatoes? Well, this Hermes leather tomato coin pouch up on luxury resale site, Portero, is the faboo piece you've been waiting for Or you could donate money to a food shelter... just sayin'...

Michael Bastain x Uniqlo: Your Perfect Summer Wardrobe Solution

2013-06-04T13:31:00.000-04:00

It's been hotter than Hades in the shade in New York and you know what that means: tank tops and flip flops. Ugh. But if you're a guy with an office job, you can't exactly rock a board short and $1 thongs, nor can you commit to the 'proper attire'. Somewhere in between is the sweet spot and now New York based American Menswear designer and the 2011 CFDA Menswear Designer of the year,

Where are you Róisín Murphy? We Need You!

2013-06-03T14:48:00.000-04:00

Two weeks ago I saw a drag queen in a turban perform to 'Royal T" by Italian house DJ Crookers featuring Róisín Murphy and I had a thought: what happened to that B??? I LOVED her! This above colab with the sexy video appears to be Rosin's latest output. Sadly this was released in autumn of last year and her last full album, Overpowered,

You No Wash in Water. Water No Good for You. Water Bad! Bad Bad Water!

2013-06-03T12:54:00.000-04:00

Yup, the Beard is Gone

2013-05-30T12:19:00.001-04:00

With temps hitting 90 today and major change on the horizon, it was time for a facial hair revolution

Makin' It Happen is Scary

2013-05-29T17:04:00.000-04:00

So my resolution for 2013 was inspired by Mariah Carey. I will "Make It Happen" (yup, old school frizzy hair pre-poom poom shorts Mariah) Today I wrote a business proposal for a huge opportunity. Mariah, you nailed it: if you believe in yourself enough, and know what you want, you're gonna make it happen!

Thanks for the Ad: Ann Taylor Loft's Shoe Fairy Tale

2013-05-29T11:42:00.001-04:00

Or the old lady who lived in a shoe. Or the girl with the red dancing shoes. Or Carrie Bradshaw. Any of these fairy tales will illustrate how the right footwear can make or break you. And with Ann Taylor Loft you know you're getting a pair that's fun and fresh at prices that won't ruin the fantasy.

Fashion Algebra: Head Scarf Weather

2013-05-28T16:10:00.001-04:00

Post Four Day Weekend + Need a Haircut + Crazy Rain = Head Scarf Weather, Honey!

Thanks for the Memorial Day Weekend Ad: The Magic of Macy's?

2013-05-23T11:49:00.001-04:00

I don't know if it's that magic they always talkin' about, but I kinda want this star print shirt on this model Maybe it's the capital in the background or the subway campaign being completely shot in my old backyard of D.C. but I am feelin' this shirt with my French Connection red shorts and no shoes. And margaritas. Ah, the countdown for the Memorial Day four day weekend has begun,

Pajama Party

2013-05-22T12:34:00.000-04:00

While I wait back to hear from the HUGE pitch, check out my latest menswear piece for VIRAL Fashion on the menswear pajamas as luxurious day wear trend. Features quotes from Hugh Hefner! Linky LINK: http://viralfashion.com/viralfashion/mens-fashion/2013/05/15/pajama-party/

I'm a Pitcher

2013-05-22T11:27:00.004-04:00

I pitched a HUGE HUGE editorial piece this week. Huge as in a very large national fashion magazine. Man, fingers are crossed like five times over. To be continued....

Ms. Blair Jones Got Married!

2013-05-21T11:54:00.000-04:00

Does this mean I can't call her "Blair Jones" anymore???

I Fed my Gremlin After Midnight

2013-05-16T13:00:00.002-04:00

This is Gremlin, "It Can't All Be Dior"s resident houseplant. Like all green things, he's not faring well with our black thumbs around here. But this morning, in the wee hours, I replanted him and fed him. What else are you supposed to do when you're up sneezing and coughing? Stupid early Summer cold. Hope Gremlin fares better. He too is "under the weather".

What Do You Wear to an Iowa Wedding?

2013-05-16T10:49:00.000-04:00

Tomorrow morning, bright and early, Mr Taurus and I are on a Delta plane to Des Moines, Iowa. I know: jealousy! But Ms. B.J. is becoming Mrs. B.J.Z. and it's time for a real barn dance to celebrate, honey! Iowa style. But what do I wear....