It Can't All Be Dior

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....

The Brown Girl Love Continues: Zoe Saldana on June 2013 Allure Cover

2013-05-14T13:20:00.001-04:00

Dominican-Puerto Rican actress and clothes horse Zoe Saldana covers Allure's June 2013 issue with soft makeup and a full, lustrous mane Guess when the weather warms up, the brown girl love comes out in full effect! Go on, magazines, embrace the ladies of every color!

Haider Ackermann: Story Teller

2013-05-14T11:24:00.000-04:00

"I find it much more beautiful when you create a story with an actress. It's about communication. It's about collaboration. Call me old fashion, but I love to construct something with someone" -Haider Ackermann on red carpet dressing, Women's Wear Daily How much do you love this intimate approach to designer relations and dressing? Haider has always had women who influence his work and

Elle Magazine Has Embraced Women of Color in 2013

2013-05-13T12:36:00.000-04:00

Last week we got quite excited at the "It Can't All Be Dior" offices when Kerry Washington was the Elle Magazine June cover gal. Finally a woman of color stands there to lure readers. We remarked then how appropriate a subject she is since she's in a crazy popular show with a loyal following (ie: built in fan base = built in readership = money$$$) Well with natural journalistic intrigue,

Wood You Read My Latest Piece for Edge on the Net?

2013-05-10T13:56:00.000-04:00

A great little number on accessories made of wood that will stoke your inspiration for flashy looks as the weather warms up Kindle your affection for wood bow ties, wood sunglasses and a bundle of more options. Chop, chop here's the link: http://www.edgeonthenet.com/style/fashion//143735/going_with_the_grain

Finally!

2013-05-10T11:15:00.000-04:00

Kerry Washington lands a huge fashion mag cover (Kerry Washington causing a Scandal in Marc Jacobs on the cover, June 2013 ELLE) A HUGE hit show, a role in an Oscar winning movie and the latest Tyler Perry cash machine, a great sense of style and charisma for weeks... there's no reason Kerry Washington shouldn't be all over the place right now. Oh except that whole whitewash of

What the Google? Saul Bass

2013-05-08T12:09:00.002-04:00

Oh boy Google has a real treat for us today with the Google logo re-interpreted through multiple famous Saul Bass movie openings in honor of Mr Bass' 93rd birthday Well known for mid-century movie openings that with their graphic visuals and jazzy tunage quite often competed or eclipsed that actual feature presentation, Saul Bass was a visionary and still inspires graphic

Katy Perry's Met Ball 2013 Look is a Bit Busy-tine

2013-05-07T16:38:00.002-04:00

Not sure if that pun worked, but Katy Perry sure worked that Queen Theodora drag! You rock that "I'll unite the Western and Eastern Roman Empire once more!" look, Katy! xo

2013-05-07T16:32:00.004-04:00

Man, why no #IggyPop at #TheMetBall last night? You know he would have been #BestDressed. Literally.

Madonna at the Met Ball 2013

2013-05-07T10:40:00.001-04:00

Madonna may be a lot of things, but she's never been one to miss an opportunity. The Met Ball's theme this year is Punk and Chaos and having come up in the New York post-punk dance and art scene, Madonna has a special proto-version of punk and how it affected the NYC scene Mostly, though, this b*tch knows how to shut it down She is workin' that

Mad for Mid2Mod's Leather and Walnut Side Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller

2013-05-06T13:59:00.000-04:00

One of the many, many reasons I love furniture from the 50's and 60's is how the designs we're so advanced in their duplicity. The world was moving fast and everyone was thinking about the future and how to anticipate the needs of the future if right now already demands a lightening pace to keep up. This George Nelson for Herman Miller side table is a great example of the

Fashion Algebra: Curly Hair, Vintage Knit Tie, Tie Bar and Epaulet Shirt

2013-05-03T12:10:00.000-04:00

Equals today's holding down the fort at work look.

Book Club: Jenna Jameson's "How to Make Love Like a Porn Star"

2013-05-02T13:36:00.000-04:00

Man, it's been a long time since I book clubbed. Since my last entry I have covertly read books about "The New Jim Crow", The Mayan Empire and Tuesday Weld (yup, that's the mix in my head. Don't be jealous.) Well now I wanna share with you this little gem of a memoir from notorious and glorious porn star turned accused (but acquitted!) assaulter Jenna Jameson And while no one 'round

Luckily There's Givenchy to Pull Me Through

2013-05-01T13:04:00.000-04:00

This crystal encrusted gold magnetic Givenchy horn tie tack (okay, I KNOW it's an "earring" but go with me) just saved today's look And here I thought Tom Ford was gonna have to do all the heavy lifting.

They Say Your Outfit Speaks to Who You Are

2013-05-01T12:52:00.000-04:00

Well this week I'm an exhausted, disheveled mess and it shows

High End Hyacinth

2013-05-01T10:23:00.000-04:00

Tom Ford's Ombre de Hyacinth is my scent of the day Thanks Harry Rosen!

Mr Taurus Gave Me the Key to his Heart

2013-04-30T12:34:00.001-04:00

And I proudly wear it around my neck

Perhaps it Could Smell Like Overcrowded 6 Trains?

2013-04-30T11:11:00.000-04:00

"I am not making a fragrance for the Upper East Side. It's so boring!" - Bond No 9 founder Laurice Rahme tells Racked how the Upper East Side doesn't make scents

Hey Girl, Ryan Gosling Says Check Out My Latest Post for Viral Fashion

2013-04-29T13:20:00.000-04:00

Ooh, speaking of Canada, make sure to check out my latest post on VIRAL Fashion! Get The Look: Ryan Gosling Ryan Gosling has it all: Sensitivity. Manliness. Eva Mendes. Now You Can get one of those things for yourself with my curated menswear shopping list Linky Link: http://viralfashion.com/viralfashion/mens-fashion/2013/04/25/get-the-look-ryan-gosling/

Toronto was a Garden of Inspiration

2013-04-29T11:47:00.000-04:00

(Holt Renfrew's glorious hanging garden. And I’m not just Babylon!) But with bags still unpacked and a full work load, I'll have to get back to you on that. #TorontoStyle

I'm Workin' It Out!

2013-04-26T12:34:00.000-04:00

Sorry for being so absentee around here this week, but I'm in Toronto covering "Toronto is Fashion" event for EDGE on the Net and loving every moment of it! #TorontoStyle

Part of My #JCPenney Spring Wardrobe Makeover this Weekend

2013-04-23T12:22:00.000-04:00

If you didn't already hear, I kinda tore it up this weekend in the Maryland JCPenney's (We went NUTS!) Now tongue wag all you want, but JCPenney has been my secret source for jeans. Those perfect fit Arizona brand skinnies have been mistaken for much pricier styles from the likes of J Brand, Earnest Sewn and even Acne jeans. Anywho, after hearing so much about JCPenney's controversial

Nina Garcia Knows a Dior Can Change Everything

2013-04-23T11:12:00.000-04:00

---- Marie Claire Creative Director, Nina Garcia, on her start at Mirabella Magazine and keeping perspective in this wacky career of fashion journalism

My Dream Home Just Found Another Sofa

2013-04-22T14:39:00.001-04:00

You know that dream house you have tucked away in your plans for the future? Well mine has enough living rooms and drawing rooms I can buy a sea of sofas This diamond jacquard mid-century stunner at Venus on the Halfshell right now would be one of the collection Get it, Get it: Diamond jacquard mid-century sofa, $495 at Venus on the Halfshell 301-662-6213