Tuesday, February 17, 2009

The StyleWise NY Fashion Weekend ReCap

Heart Truth Red Dress is a celebrity studded show that is always a crowd pleaser, This year the runway featured Cicely Thompson, Amanda Bynes, Vivica A. Fox, Nastia Liukin, Susan Lucci, and Katie Couric These famous do-gooders strutted their stuff in beautiful red dresses in support of healthy hearts this Valentine’s weekend.

Lindsay Lohan took in the Charlotte Ronson show front row wearing a cute little number but looking a bit tired. Maybe it was too much fun? Or maybe she is surviving off Red Bull, coffee and cigarettes as widely reported.

Two seasons ago we watched todays most buzzed-about designer, Jason Wu, His work is a fairytale-inspired collection and his skyrocketing fame and talent is being recognized by First Lady Michelle Obama who supports talented American designers. Visit the StyleWise website to see a previous Jason Wu collection and backstage interviews with Kelly Rowland.

Rag & Bone’s dark Fall 2009 collection features an exposed brick wall that serves as the backdrop against which raw, “cool girls” & boys are made up by makeup artist Gucci Westman. We give you the lowdown on the runway stalking at this show.

Watch some NY Fashion Week video shorts and selected full shows coming up soon on the StyleWise website.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

"Amira" a shop for locals!

I bumped into this little shop (AMIRA) in the lobby of the Hotel Gansevoort South to find a unique shop owner adding a special twist to an "in lobby" hotel shop.


Amanda has created a gift shop where she works for herself with no bosses. Amanda likes to stock local artists/ companies and promote the talent we have at home in Miami and actually has locals as regular shoppers. Krelwear is one of Miami brands in store and Krelwear are actually showing thier collections during fashion week in New York City next week.


Everything in her small shop is quality giving in to her philosophy that if she herself would not use then she would not be able to sell it.

Amanda says - "I'm constantly trying to make it better, learn more about the business and find unique and original items. I already consider it special as my partners and myself are always there taking care of the customers and I've perceived clients really like that. Also, we have many things that one can find in my boutique that can't easily be found anywhere else in Miami Beach."

Check out AMIRA at the Hotel Gansvoot South, send an email to Amanda and watch more fashion on the StyleWise website.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Rebecca Taylor, On the StyleWise radar!

As we get ready to go to Fashion Week here is a heads up on a designer to watch this season.

The Rebecca Taylor Fall 2009 Collection is inspired by imagery from Northern European fairytales. The palette is intense with pastel shades of field flowers and the Scandinavian sea; contrasted with deep hues of violet, beetroot and pomegranate. Soft oversized wrap coats are belted to emphasize the waist and are worn over cool ruffled blouson tops tucked into wide leg trousers. Ultra feminine languid tops and playful dresses inspired by 1940’s bias cuts are embellished with artisanal metals that compliment the ethereal layers of luminescent chiffon. Chunky Lucite jewelry is layered to juxtapose the delicate fabrics .


The inspiration sounds beautiful. Look for more video on the StyleWise website featuring Rebecca Taylor during Fashion Week in New York City.