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The Packing Czech List

Jessica Lapidos — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:41:03 +0000

I’m going to the Czech Republic and I’m bringing with me….

Though they say I’ll be spending the next 7 days in a bathrobe and/or naked at various spas across the Czech Republic, I know that I’ll want more than just a plain white terrycloth backward snuggie. I’m ready to style the spa, but I’m also packing smart. Here’s the Czech list for what should be brought on a Spa-cation. I’ve never been on one before, so if I’m missing anything crucial, I’ll let you know at the time I need it most.

Ms. Mad Hatter? Lady Gaga’s First Fashion Internship

Samantha Lim — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:44:00 +0000

Lady Gaga is moving on to her next creative endeavor: an intern for fashion’s favorite milliner, Phillip Treacy. For those of you who may not have the pleasure of knowing who Treacy is, he is the designer responsible for some of the world’s most iconic headwear (think Princess Beatrice‘s wildly popular fascinator, Carrie Bradshaw’s “something blue” feathered topper in the Sex & The City wedding, and many a piece for the late Alexander McQueen ). Hats off to Mother Monster (pun completely intended) for humbly starting at the bottom of the millinery, we can’t wait to see what type of tops she comes up with. Click through for a gallery of some of our favorite Treacy pieces.

Guys Guide To Beating The Heat

McArthur Joseph — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:48:25 +0000

Now while most of us wait all year for summer to come around we usually forget how hot it can get. That being said it can seem daunting to look both stylish and cool in the rising temperatures. We’re here to show you a couple essentials on beating the heat and keeping your cool.

Keep reading to learn more about the essentials.

Get the Blazed Beyoncé Look for Less

Bella Dawn — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:34:33 +0000

Beyonce waved to fans as she landed in Nice, France in a simple, but not basic black and white outfit. A white blazer with gold button played up her white and black platform heels, while black leggings keep her sleek and slim. She topped the look with a fedora, round frames and devilishly red nails. Her clothes might be the best you never had, but we’ll tell you where to get it for less right here.

Blazing white blazer with golden buttons.

A.P.C. ~~$390~~ $229

Wayfarer on the top, circle on the bottom.

Topshop $36

Peep toe and a contrast platform and heel.

Steve Madden $100

A nod to black fedoras.

Tilly’s $13

Rich red, like B herself.

Orly “Red Carpet” $3.50

Not all leggings are created equal.

Splendid $55

Now, dress like this and run the world, girls.

BOUTIQUE CRITIQUE: 1 Of A Find Does Seven Vintage Looks

Samantha Lim — Wed, 25 May 2011 22:45:44 +0000

When it comes to designer vintage, FashionIndie does not eff around. We love everything about classic design – the uber-high quality, the meticulous craftmanship, the luxurious materials – not to mention the amazing stories that come with a Lanvin ball gown that is four decades old! Every outfit tells a different story, and like we always say, the best stories are the ones told in designer.

This Boutique Critique is about the amazing designer vintage store, 1 Of A Find. Curator and self-professed shopaholic Honey Moon goes on buying trips all over the world seeking out beautiful, unique, impossible-to-get-your-hands-on Hermes, Chanel, Gucci, Lacroix, and Lanvin to satisfy her international clientele. She used me as a Barbie doll and transported me into worlds I only dream of. Best part? Her prices are as unique as her collection, so we definitely recommend scooting over to her Brooklyn location asap. Check out all our amazing finds after the jump.

This gown was to DIE for. It caught my eye immediately as a dress made for the 1950′s movies I play out in my head. When Anna Wintour extends me a VIP invitation to the Met Gala, I will surely be sporting something like this on the red carpet.

Vintage red bow evening dress- $250
Neiman Marcus rhinestone snake shoes- $135
Gold Heart Christian LaCroix earrings- $125
Little Black velvet purse with rhinestone clasp- $65

Oh-la-Lanvin! This split front evening skirt with matching metallic sandals took my breath away. I channeled Carrie Bradshaw and paired it with a Levi’s jean jacket and a fun net hat (something so Kate Middleton right now) to mix it up.

Lanvin gold brocade skirt- $850
Black velvet and net hat- $55
1950′s pink silk slip- $65
1960′s gold platform sandals- $68

The perfect summer maxi — the sheer chiffon made it cool in the heat while making a major fashion statement with its bold prints. Paired with Dior booties, a Gucci bag, and a summer straw hat, I was loving this luxe warm weather look.

Sheer floral chiffon dress- $138
1950′s pink silk slip- $65
vintage coral necklace- $48
wooden beaded necklace- $25
1970s Pottery leaf & corded necklace $55
1970s Gucci “hobo” bag- $345
Chunky Amber Bracelet- $75
Wide brimmed straw hat- $55

You can’t do Brooklyn vintage without channeling a little inner hipster. These Dior shoes (with the angelic sweet bows), vintage Levi’s and amazing seuqin blouse kept the look casual but party ready. A python bag and flat brimmed hat made me look MUCH cooler than I am.

Silk and Sequin blouse- $85
Stetson hat fedora- $125
Vintage Levi’s 501s- $85
Dior Python and leather shoes- $65
Beige python and leather bag- $135

What screams glamour like a metallic jumpsuit? Nothing. What screams glamour-queen? Pairing it with these futuristic shades, a geometric statement necklace, and lace up leather booties. Retro chic and ultra fierce.

1980′s silver colored jumpsuit- $115
Etienne black and gold belt- $35
Maud Frizon brown leather booties- $138
Liz Claiborne 2 tone glasses- $45
Monet black and gold necklace- $65

The Mod Squad would have adopted me in a heartbeat in this Montaldo Op Art dress. I fell in love with the digital print, it was so eye catching and well, trippy. Bubbled sleeves and a high neck are hard to pull off without looking like Julie Andrews, but this psychedelic wonderland of a dress with slim cuts made it utterly chic. I fell in love with the leather wedges and actually scooped them up for myself (sorry shoppers!).

Montaldo’s Op Art Dress- $115
Andrew Gellar white leather clutch with gold trim- $85
Chunky multi-colored beaded necklace- $65
Clegerie leather platform sandals- $88

I never thought I could pull off a Blair Waldorf headband until I found this gem of a velvet headband. So sweet and a little schoolgirl, it matched perfectly with this lace dress from the 60′s. The chunky heeled shoes kept the look 100% vintage, and the hand painted wooden purse kept a touch of fantasy in the mix.

1960′s burgundy lace dress- $98
burgundy satin headband- $35
1960s hand painted wooden lock purse- $135
Chaos of London stacked black velvet shoes- $85

If you have any questions about the store and more vintage finds, tweet me @iamsamlim

DIY Mother’s Day: Fascinators, Headpieces and Hats

Jessica Lapidos — Fri, 06 May 2011 17:30:10 +0000

If you’re anything like me and my @Best_Mom_Ever, you’ve been ogling over giant hats since the Royal Wedding. Now with the Kentucky Derby this weekend, you two are in a fascinator frenzy! That’s why a fabulous feathered, flowered crown is exactly what your Queen Mother needs this Mother’s Day. Unless you have Philip Treacy on speed dial, finding the perfect hat for Mom (that fits your wallet) might be a bit of a trick. Lucky for you, we searched the interwebs for the best DIY videos from the craftiest bloggers for you to learn how to make one for your Mother’s Day star.

Feather Duster Headpiece: Threadbanger shows us how to easily make a flat feather headpiece out of feather dusters. It clips on the side of your head for a subtle plume effect.

Shoulder Pad Fascinator: Tongue in Chic instructs the transformation of a shoulder pad into a fascinator.

Flat Top Fascinator: Whitney Sews uses a container top to make a fabulous fascinator.

Embellished Sun Hats: Ashley’s Beauty Corner shows how to turn plain ol’ giant hats into personalized conversation pieces. She teaches a few different varieties in this 20 minute video.

**From the professional

Eugenia Kim takes The Derby: Daily Candy met with star milliner Eugenia Kim to teach us how to fuse a beautiful scarf and a giant sun hat.

Looks like fun, right? If you don’t have Mother’s Day plans yet, but do have a crafty mom, make hats together this Sunday! Have fun, and wish your mom a Happy Mother’s Day from Fashion Indie.

Kate Middleton Wears the Hat in the Relationship

Jessica Lapidos — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:05:09 +0000

Kate Middleton is getting her head royally prepared to wear a crown. She’s been donning some stunning hats as of late that lift her style with an air of royalty. Feathers, fur, feathers and brims with an arm’s length radius, and feathers, all elevate her fashion cred to that of a true princess in the making, worthy of our dear Prince William. Here are 10 fabulous caps that prove that Kate truly wears the hat in the relationship.

A burst of feathers falls daintily about her hair.

Whimsical and standing hall, she plays matchmaker to lavender.

Wide brimmed and plumed, it’s tilted at the perfect angle for a one-sided privacy shield.

Kate wears her heart on her hat.

Feathered and bejeweled, this topper is small yet mighty.

Inside out, brim spreading from within, the feathers curl from the depths of the fold.

Winter flashback to Kate’s tall Russian fur.

Tiny twists of woven hat sit jauntily with sprouting plumage.

Mysteriously veiled, curiously bowed.

Oh, howdy! Didn’t expect this. But she’s working it, and probably in some back country.

Now, Kate Middleton is just at the beginning of her experimental hat phase; she has a lifetime of royalty to further explore. She’s making great headway (pardon the pun), but she’s got a tremendous deal to live up to. There must be nothing quite like having to live in the shadows of Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth.

10 Easter Hats to Resurrect Your Style

Josh Linam — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:02:27 +0000

Raised a Southern Baptist in a Texas town of population 432, I’d like to think I know a thing or two about Easter hats. An unwritten rule reigns supreme where I’m from: the wackier the Sunday hat, the worthier of praise. Here are 10 hats fit to crown the saintliest of heads.

Classic Marylin

True Blue

Fly Face

Layered Cake

Starship Enterprise

Surf’s Up

Pollen

Hula

Funky Floral

Amen Sister

How To Dress For Spring Showers & Still Look Magnificent

Amanda Gabriele — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:00:45 +0000

The official start of spring is less than two weeks away (yay!) which means spring showers are also on the horizon (boo). But do not fear, you can brave the rain with flying colors if you dress for the weather. Check out the guide below full of items to help keep you dry, snug and, hopefully, cheerful.

Credit: Stylescoop.co.za

1. Invest in a good raincoat. There is nothing worse than arriving somewhere feeling cold, damp and gloomy. A good raincoat will keep you dry and never go out of style. Plus, they last for years if you take good care of them.

Clockwise from top left:
- Emma Cook duffle raincoat $400 – net-a-porter.com

- Diane von Furstenberg Zigzag cotton-blend raincoat $282 – theoutnet.com

- Jil Sander raincoat with tie waist $705 – brownsfashion.com

- Smythe Asymmetric hooded raincoat $385 – brownsfashion.com

- Rag & Bone Bleecker trench $595 – lagarconne.com

- Vivienne Westwood raincoat $1,065 – viviennewestwood.co.uk

- H&M white raincoat – hm.com

2. Don’t forget your rain boots. Even if you change into different shoes, waterproof wellies are a must for any walking commute. But these styles are so cute, you might not want to make the switch.

Clockwise from top:
- Sperry Top-Sider Sadie rain boot $79.95 – endless.com

- Fessura rain boot $119.95 – endless.com

- Cole Haan Air Melanie knee-high rain boot $128 – endless.com

- Calvin Klein Ava rain boot $119 – calvinklein.com

- Burberry haymarket splash rain boot $225 – zappos.com

- Roxy drizzle rain boots $54 – roxy.com

- Pour la Victoire studded ‘Ted’ rubber rain boots $162.99 – bluefly.com

- Polo Ralph Lauren Rossalyn II Rain Boots $64.99 – finishline.com

- Target leopard fade rain boots $22.49 – target.com

- Loeffler Randall LR rain bootie $165 – zappos.com

3. Ditch your boring, black umbrella. Would it be out of line to say these umbrellas may make you wish for rain? Maybe that’s going too far, but these designs are both adorable and made to last. Trash that bodega umbrella if you haven’t already and buy something you’ll enjoy opening.

Clockwise from top left:
- Marc by Marc Jacobs jumbled birds umbrella $48 – zappos.com

- Lulu Guinness birdcage umbrella $52 – luluguinness.com

- ModCloth raindrops on railways umbrella $30 – modcloth.com

- Kate Spade umbrella $55 – katespade.com

- Tiffany butterfly umbrella $46 – umbrellaheaven.com

4. De-frizz your hair. Humidity will leave your locks in shambles no matter what the temperature may be. These products will work with your hair on those down-pour days to keep it looking smooth, light and frizz-free.

From left:
- Tigi Bed Head Some Like It Hot heat and humidity resistant serum $20 – yesstyle.com

- Frederic Fekkai Marine Summer Hair Zero-Humidity Frizz Control $20 – yesstyle.com

- John Frieda Frizz-Ease original hair serum $7.64 – ulta.com

- ghd Obedience Cream for Frizz-Free Styling $18 – neimanmarcus.com

- Redken Fresh Curls Curl Boost Anti-Frizz Scrunching Spray Gel $38 – yesstyle.com

- Living Proof Wave Shaping, Curl Defining No Frizz Styling Spray $95 – sephora.com

5. Throw a hat on that frizz. Forgot to de-frizz? No problem! These spring hats are so fresh, they’re much more than bad hair day remedies. From classic straw to flower appliques, there is something for everyone here.

Clockwise from top:
- ASOS PREMIUM flower detail hat $44.83 – asos.com

- Albertus Swanepoel Pierre fedora $415 – barneys.com

- Topshop traditional boater $40 – topshop.com

- Missoni Zigzag crochet-knit sunhat $495 – net-a-porter.com

- Marc Jacobs Chapeau hat $442 – colette.fr

- Christian Dior 1950s vintage floral hat $450 – 1stdibs.com

- Zara two-tone wide brim hat with bow $29.90 – zara.com

6. Don’t let mean Mother Nature steal your sunshine. It might be damp and dreary, but you can brighten your day with a bold piece or two. Just looking at these colors will put you on a sandy beach.

From top to bottom, starting from the left column:
-D&G quilted crossbody bag $515 – zappos.com

- Zara fashion city bag with flap $149 – zara.com

- Adidas concord round sleek night shoes $70 – adidas.com

- Moschino ruched linen-blend skirt $860 – net-a-porter.com

- Acne high-rise skinny jeans $275 – net-a-porter.com

- Miss Selfridge belted drape bubble dress $65 – missselfridge.com

- Versace Polka-dot cotton-blend micro shorts $595 – net-a-porter.com

- ASOS MARKY Patent Leather Traditional Brogues $62.76 – asos.com

- Lanvin one-shoulder top $1,260 – barneys.com

- Jil Sander stretch-cotton slim-leg pants $595 – net-a-porter.com

- ASOS leather saddle bag $53.79 – asos.com

- H&M bow flats – hm.com

- ModCloth Perfect Photo Op Flat in Wingtip $102.99 – modcloth.com

Epic Fur Hat Awesomeness

Josh Linam — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 22:31:39 +0000

Whether meeting an African queen or hunting wild beasts, Margiela’s fur headdress is the FURfect choice.

A back-view grants you a peek at the sheer immensity of this design. Made from 100% MURMANSKY fur with elastic inner shell, I don’t think a warmer winter hat exists.

Flip down your fur for a cool, banquet-ready look. REMEMBER: Dry clean only!

Photo

The Fashion Web — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:19:59 +0000

LINK:http://bootstrapperboy.tumblr.com/post/1216522477

WTF!?!: $100,000 Hat

Monique Montagnese, Contributor — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:59:12 +0000

See this lovely hat? Is it lovely enough for you to spend $100,ooo on it? I didn’t think so. Simply and aptly named “The Hat” (I’m assuming if you ever bought this you would let everyone know and therefore would be able to refer to it as simple “The Hat”) this extravagent piece comes from Montecristi Panama. It is the creation of Brent Black and Simon Espinal, who is apparently the best hand weaver in history. Black even went as far to remark that he is “happily overwhelmed with orders”. I guess that answers the questions in my lead in.

SOURCE: Cyana Trend Land

New York Fashion Week: Accessory Rundown

Amanda Gabriele — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:22:31 +0000

Abaete Shoes

Williamson Makeup/Shoes

Sarafpour Hair/Makeup

I have been keeping tabs on all the runway shows this week. I must say that some are phenomenal, and others, not so special. But the accessories used on the Spring 2009 runways have exceeded all expectations. Now I have something to look forward to during the horrendous winter.

Monique Lhuillier necklace

Mizrahi hair

Max Azria Shoes

Marc by Marc Jabobs showed an amazing belt. Or was it a fanny pack? Well, this fanny-belt is as functional as it is fashionable. It’s a different approach on the overdone, neon, kindergarten fanny. Halston showed a great, double wrap belt in a gorgeous tanned leather.It looks ordinary, but the way it matches the bag really works. Could cutting matching accessories from the same hide be a new trend for spring?

marc by marc fannybelt

hanii-y shoes/scarf

Halston Beltbag

derek lam bag

betsey johnson wig/hat

Halston had great bags. From leather to bright, crazy prints, they have something for everyone to tote through the city streets. Derek Lam showed notable bags as well…I’m a sucker for the white ones with really good hardware. Monique Lhuillier showed a vibrant coral necklace with a subdued evening gown. The contrast gave her collection a classic, but edgy look.

The shoes- Oh the shoes!! These were the best I’ve seen in awhile. MaxAzria showed his collection of flowing dresses with sandals that tightly wrapped around the ankle. Hanii Y’s pointed, lace-up flats in white, black and metallic silver were my favorites. They tied the collection together extremely well, along with pastel scarves. The models wore shoes on Abaeté’s runway that brought out the bad girl in her collection. Matthew Williamson showed amazing multi-colored platforms. They complemented his collection well, along with smokey eyes and stick-straight hair.

Hair and makeup was anywhere from whimsical to old Hollywood to completely crazy. I love a good wig, so Betsey Johnson made my day with candy-colored bobs topped with fantastic bowlers. Isaac Mizrahi glammed-up his collection by taking a classic hairdo and making it modern. Behnaz Sarafpour summoned my inner fairy with ethereal metallic makeup and heads covered with garden flowers.

This spring will be about making a statement on top of a statement. Or are these accessories fab enough to stand on their own? Basically, I think anything will go for spring ’09; my feet couldn’t be more ecstatic!

HatScarfGloves by Telfar

Rebecca Alexander — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:14:42 +0000

We wrote about them before, but now I found a really cool invention from Telfar that will surely get you through the Fall effortlessly. Used as both or either a hat/scarf/gloves and is only $112.

“Fashion meets function when this brimmed gray hat doubles as a scarf and triples as gloves in this avant-garde accessory from New York design genius Telfar.”

Thanks BookOfJoe for pointing this out.