Jeremy Scott's Winged Shoes

I LOVE these shoes by Jeremy Scott! They are so much fun. I can see (me) wearing them with a pair of jeans and a blazer. The wings are a trademark for Scott. These shoes are part of a collaboration with Addidas. They are leather with a metallic finish and sport gold laces. At $140, they'll fly right into your closet. There's only one problem (and for me it's major). These shoes are for women! WTF Jeremy Scott?? The largest size would only fit men with small feet. Not me. #fail

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The Auction: Penland 2014

I'm honored to be speaking this evening at a private screening of a short film I co-produced about the remarkable Penland Annual Benefit Art Auction. Designer Master Silversmith Julia Woodman, who's featured in the film, will also be talking about her collaboration with glass artist Kenny Pieper and the signature piece they've created for this year's auction. The exquisite tea service (above) by Julia, is in the High Museum's permanent collection. The Penland Annual Benefit Auction is held every August at the beautiful Penland School of Crafts in Western North Carolina.

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What I think about the Kimye Vogue Cover

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Who cares?!

That's what I think. On Friday, twitter trended with the hashtag #BoycottVogue. Seriously people, get over yourselves. 

Personally, I'm not interested in Kim Kardashian. AND don't even get me started on Kanye West- cocky, arrogant, questionable talent, narcissist - trust me, I can go on and on. But then again, I've never met them, probably never will, so my judgement is based on actions, appearances and media interpretations. Except for Kanye's music, it's shit.

So, back to

Vogue

and

Anna Wintour

... THEY can put anyone THEY choose on the cover. Like

them

or NOT,

Kimye are a super-famous, headline-making, fashion-loving power couple. And frankly, I'd rather see Kimye on the cover of Vogue rather than Anna Wintour's pet, Lena Dunham, as I'm sure the make up artists, stylists and photoshoppers feel the same.

Are we going to boycott Vogue? Stop reading Vogue?? Cancel subscription to Vogue??? The answer [and YOU know it] is NO.

Watch a behind-the-scenes video clip with Kimye and the very adorable baby North, on the Vogue set with Annie Leibovitz.

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Fashion Week Chatter with Demi Styles

What happens when Demi Styles' Demitria Lyles and I get together?? We talk FASHION. What else is there? Well, this time, we had the cameras rolling and a few weeks ago when  Demi Styles visited the fashionadoTV studio, we couldn't resist comparing MBFW notes On the Red Sofa!

Watch Now.

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Daily Outfit Inspiration by Demi Styles

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Spring is almost here! Have you started planning out some of your favorite looks for the season? Check out this outfit, which will be ideal for jumping into Spring!

Floral

printed, high waist shorts are a

must-have

, along with the perfect pair of

sandals

! The good thing about floral print is that you can pull out

any

solid color within to make the print

pop!

Check out how you can get this

entire

look:

Shirt:

Iris & Ink Kate

Shorts:

Giambattista

Necklace:

Gogo Phillip

Purse:

Topshop

Sandals:

Tibi

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DEMI STYLES

... and this is How I DO My Style

I've been doing "it" this way for years and there's no real science to it. I simply place clothing on my bed and play match-maker with an ensemble. I usually start with one article of clothing that I def want to wear and I style the outfit around that. In this case it was the gray sweater vest. I wanted to dress up the look so I passed on wearing jeans and opted for navy trousers. A fitted blazer, Gucci loafers and a silk pocket square completed the look. Because I was wearing grays and blues, this was an "easy" outfit to style. Matching up colors, prints and patterns elevate the challenge. We'll talk about that some other time. For now, the take away is to work around a single piece of clothing and build from there. Oh and lay things out. Standing in your closet thumbing through hangers and hangers (and they better be wooden btw!) can overwhelm.

[my look: blazer-austin reed; vest-thom browne brooks brothers; shirt-7camicie; pocket square-century 21.]

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Beyond the Lace: Looks Hot Off the Lingerie Week Runway

by guest author Michelle Rugers

Lingerie Fashion Weekended on a high note in February with a robust runway show and official closing party in New York City. 

The closing show featured 36 looks from across the lingerie spectrum including designers such as Blackbird Underpinnings, Layneau Collections, Lola Haze and Clare Bare, to name a few. We saw chic models strut their stuff in the latest classy lingerie looks adorned with jewels and lace, cutouts, mottled fabrics and retro shapes.

Royal Wear

The catwalks featured looks of royal measure. Rich jewel tones were used to create body suits and separates alike giving them a royal and elegant feel. We saw ruby reds and deep golds on the NaiS models along side deep purples in the Affinitas Intimates collection.

Retro Chic

An homage to the days of high waists and modest coverings, this look focuses on crochet-inspired prints and embroidery detailing. From high-waist bottoms and suspenders featured on the NaiS runway to full-body suits by Lola Haze this look entices while leaving a bit more to the imagination.

Photo by bahianoticias via Flickr

Classically Comfortable

Comfort and fashion do not have to be polar opposites. In fact, BlackBird Underpinnings featured elegant looks of silk camisole and short sets with thigh high stockings that are a far cry from the dated silk looks of the past. Neveah Intimates also featured some lounge-worthy looks that tie, plunge and accent in all the right places to be casually pretty.

Bold and Beautiful

Goodbye frills and subtlety, hello straps, cutouts and bold prints. Some daring looks made their way down the runways this season but not in the same fashion we're used to. It was less about leather and bondage, more about daring and selectively showing. For example, FYI by Dani Reed showcased some gorgeous numbers with pretty pink fabric accented by bold, black straps to combine femininity and sex appeal. Likewise, Neveah used low, plunging necklines and garter belts to create illusions and flashes of skin amid exotic prints.

Photo by yoobee420 via Flickr

Gracious with Lace

Lace has long been a staple in lingerie wear and is not likely to leave the scene anytime soon. What we do see, however, are the different incantations of lace in various lingerie looks. This year we were presented with a variety of pattern and lace combinations including a variety of animal prints as well as looks of head-to-toe lace.

Photo by Laurent Jean Philippe via Flickr

Bumped Up

We even saw some moms-to-be strutting their stuff down the runway in bump accentuating attire by You! Lingerie. The designer celebrated the pregnant body with bold color choices, black lace and cleavage-popping tops.

Feeling inspired? Spice up your lingerie collection and create your own on-trend lingerie looks by flipping through some 

Promostyl trend books . Once you've found your style inspiration, sites like YumDrop lingerie can help bring them to your doorstep.

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