The BLACK and WHITE of Fashion

The runways have sparked a return to the stunning simplicity of black and white. But the trend comes with a twist - black and white comes with playful patterns and textures. From red carpet glamour, to casual chic, celebs have noticed too.

Verrier - Blake Lively at a DKNY party in March - Cynthia Steffe - Michael Kors - Eva Mendes in RARE vintage - Alexander McQueen

White carries the light and has a high vibration - those who wear it tend to be very spiritual. By contrast, black has an absorbing vibration, giving it the ability to absorb energy rather than reflect it.
- Joe Lupa and Jesse Garza, co-founders of Visual Therapy.

From RUNWAY to RED CARPET
Idiana Menzel wearing Cynthia Steffe 2009 collection Twill Halter Day Gown to the 2009 SAG awards. Get the look!
Cynthia Steffe Summer 2009 Matte Charmeuse Andrea Dress, $325. Also available in black/white piping. In-store in Chicago, Miami and Connecticut, for additional retail information please inquire.

All Verier now available through online special order, www.verrier-fashion.com

About Visual Therapy: Visual Therapy is a luxury lifestyle consultancy co-founded in 1995 by Jesse Garza and Joe Lupo that is based on a unique 5-step approach to identifying and nurturing the individuals 'style type'. Heralded by the press as a two-man 'Style SWAT team', visual therapy has published two books, ' Nothing to wear? A 5-step cure for the common closet' (2006), and "Life in color, the Visual Therapy Guide to the perfect Pallete." (2009)

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E.Y Wada: Korean Girl Meets Japanese Boy!

New York based E.Y. Wada showcased their new fall collection at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Bryant Park where bourgeois and bohemian found a happy mix.

Inspired by New York street style they combined casual basics with elegant details and reinventing standard pieces with luxury materials. With fabrics sourced from Italy and Paris they like to experiment with new treatments. Combinations include linen woven with bamboo for spring, lamé houndstooth for fall.

The new fall pieces are "darker" but the designers caught the new wave of fall color and made this collection really strong and elegant. Monochromatic satin pencil skirts, fitted tops, satin shirts and maxi dresses illuminated the catwalk. Congratulation goes out to Eunyoung and Shuji as the Big Apple adopted your style!


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Rebecca Taylor Two Day Sample Sale

Rebecca Taylor’s sexy, kittenish designs have inspired legions of loyal customers to indulge their feminine wiles. Among those legions are the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker, Reese Witherspoon, Leighton Meester, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Miley Cyrus (just to name a few.)

This is your opportunity to join the legions by snapping up this season’s collection at prices that are very affordable.

Rebecca’s inspiration centers around fond memories of spending her childhood in a fairy tale seaside village in New Zealand where her mother indulged her desire for ethereal ballet costumes and anything soft, sparkly, warm and kitten-like.


Location: 145 W. 18^th Street

Between 6^th Ave and 7^th Ave

Dates: June 10^th, 11^th

Hours: 8AM-8PM

Payment Accepted: Cash or Credit Card (Amex/Visa/Mastercard)

Website: www.RebeccaTaylor.com

Brian Reyes's Fall 2009 Collection!

Brian Reyes designs for a strong woman, whether she reigns over the Upper East side or calls downtown home. The reference points for his latest collection were suitable powerful.

The collection included some beautiful prints, derived from images of marble and limestone distorted to the pint that they resembled snakeskin, adorned sleeveless dresses and little skirts. At first, the collection didn't seem to be a fall collection. Bare legs and lightweight silk might work for winter in Reyes ' hometwown Bogota but for the rest of us we need something to help us stay warm.

Celebrities sitting front row included Ivanka Trump and Rachel Bilson.

Little black and jeweltone dresses, tie-dye print frocks, a slouchy trench, and a metallic jumpsuit are Brian Reyes' bets for your closet next fall.


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