Rio Fashion Week

Check out pics from opening show and Aqua Studio. They do amazing detailed gowns.

Rio di Janerio!

Just got back from Fashion Week in Rio and it is gorgeous!! not to mention 90+ degrees. Check out these street pics. Harem w drop crotch pants are EVERYWHERE here. And apparently Rio is known for handmade lace which I had no idea about but am totally feeling now. Lastly I got a pic of knitted sweatpants with a pattern of little children - is it indicative of Rio? maybe not but just had to show it.

Giulietta (Brazil) - Just got new styles in!

Literally as I was putting a Giulietta dress on the mannequin a customer scooped it up. That's how cute the clothes are of this Brazilian brand. Check out these new pieces. The beaded bow dress with exposed back zipper and shirt dress with heart pocket are unique and adorable.

Snow doesn't scare me anymore. Thanks San Bernardo!

I used to be scared of snow. Really. Mostly brown/black snow that you encounter in New York City. But even white snow can damage leather. I would tepidly creep around those 5 foot mounds at the crosswalk, walking like half a block to avoid any sort of moisture encountering my shoes. Now( I think it's called maturing) I don't care about fashion only - I care about function. And that's why when I first saw San Bernardo snow boots I knew I had found something that would change my life. These warm waterproof boots are straight from Italy. Chic and sporty they have had a serious impact on my street walking skills. I stomp on puddles and climb icy mounds with ease. I'm not scared of a little precipitation here and there. Water can't hurt me... okay fine the brown/black stuff is a little questionable still.

San Bernardo Boots $259 - In store now.

Maurie and Eve Promo $249 ($300 Reg) until Friday!

Brandy Melville (Italy): The Chic T Shirt

At the end of the day everyone wants to look effortlessly chic. It's just a universal fact. Who wants to look like they laid out their outfit on their bed after trying on several different looks and checked weather.com the night before? Err... I mean... let's be honest. That having been said the new Brandy Melville (Italian brand) batwing-cropped-boyfriend t-shirts are so effortlessly chic its actually weird i haven't seen this silhouette before. In black and white they need to be a wardrobe staple for high waisted skirts or slim leggings and a tank top. Throw it on and feel instantly together. And by "throw" I mean get a henry hanger and try a few options girl -just keeping it real.

If I see another Juicy Sweatsuit on an airplane...

I know, I know - last time you were on a plane the woman next to you removed her shoes and socks (I mean really?) and the man next to you nodded off... onto you shoulder... a total of three awkward times. That's why I have to give props to those bringing travel glamour back. I want the romance of escapism unshrouded by questionable social behavior and inflatable pillows. Black Tomato (http://www.blacktomato.co.uk) and Jetsetter (www.jetsetter) are offering just that. Black Tomato provides the ultimate travel experience complete with a detailed day by day itinerary. Don't have to move a muscle just bring pen to check. If you're on a little tighter budget, Jetsetter has deals with some of the best hotels in the world. Get away from the office and hop onto a plane... in style... come on...