The Flat Out Truth

It’s no doubt that heels are the most chic, feminine shoes to wear. But the truth is, they aren’t always comfortable, or worse, good for your feet. That’s why flats get runner up when it comes to best shoes.  A fun pair of shiny flats can make a girl as happy as a pair of new heels, and flats are so much more comfortable. So treat your feet to a day off with a fabulous pair of shoes.

Here are some of our favorite picks:

Tory Burch – classic and cute

Coach – polished and sophisticated

Kate Spade – fun and colorful

There are so many fun styles, it’s hard to pick which ones to wear. That’s why these shoes are perfect for day or night. You can look chic and stay comfortable at work or play. Plus, the winter months are the best time of year for this look. 

Heels are always a necessity, but it’s good to give your feet a rest every once in awhile, so do it in style with a cute pair of flats. Flats are a great way to switch it up and have fun with color, sparkle, and pattern. 

Text Sera Michael

Source Tory Burch

Fashion Techies

Who says you can’t be nerdy and stylish at the same time? Well, now it’s a must with the launch of the latest iPad app for fashion.

As we all know, there is pretty much an app for everything these days, and of course there's no shortage of beauty- and fashion-themed applications. But the latest iPad app by the New York Times is a fashionista’s guru.

“The Collection” is, for the moment, a free app that showcases some of the best style tidbits around. It’s a collage of the latest fashion week trends, model profiles, on-the-street looks, and behind-the-scenes party shots. It’s a techie fashion lover’s dream.

Grab your morning coffee and browse through The Collection for a stylish start to your weekend, with new daily fashion 411 right at your fingertips. (Literally.)

Some top favorites at the moment are fabulous quality images from Paris Fashion Week, the Golden Globes best-dressed list, and interviews with industry insiders. We’re hooked!

Available on the App Store. 

Text Sera Michael 
Source New York Times

Do things with PASSION, or not at all.

I think most of you might agree with that statement, right? I'm sure there was a lot of passion in this designers mind when this ensemble was put together. I must say I love it ... and even more the person who has the balls to rock it. :)

That skirt is killer though! Live outside the box people, it's so much more fun!

Rip-Don't Stop

If there is one thing I love, it's nylon tights. Don't get me wrong, I'm all about the American Apparel and H&M decoupage tights and metallic trims and liquid leggings and whatever else. I do not discriminate. However, there is something about a nicely ripped nylon that kinda turns me on in no other way. Here is your tutorial for the day!

Ripped nylons are quickly coming back in style. I mean, I guess they never left if you shop at Torrid and Hot Topic (I almost just threw up typing that, btw) but high fashion has been getting ripped lately as well. You have to be VERY careful in how to achieve this look because you definitely do not want to be looking like something a rat crawled out of.

So, take your standard nylon tight...and put it on! Easy right? Right. Now you can do one of two things, or both, as I like it. Take a knife or scissors, or sharp-edged something and GENTLY drag it along the nylon. You will have to pinch up a bit of it off your leg as to not cut yourself. PLEASE be careful when doing this, I trust we are all capable adults here. Just a small incision will do as a nice oval shaped tear will form. These can be done anywhere but the best parts are the upper thighs. Now slide your fingers through the tear and put some strain on the nylon, pulling it up a bit. You will notice that runs start to form. Keep pulling it until you've reached your desired run length.

If you prefer not to have holes and just runs, then you might have to do some between-the-legs maneuvering and pull on the nylon from inside until it's stretched and runs.

Have fun with this look and pair it up with a cute dress and blazer, or cardigan. I just love mixing trends! But please do not slip cut off denim shorts on top! That look is so passe you might as well be sporting a denim mini-skirt and Ugg boots!

Get Your Own Style!

The 20's and 30's were known for flapper flair, zoot suits and little black dresses. The 40's and 50's were known for hourglass shapes, cinched waists, and fedoras. The 60's and 70's were revolutionized through hippie everything, headbands, zany prints, and of course brown plaid. The 80's and 90's, as we could forget, were just a mess. Neon colors, ripped everything, metallics, metal band graphic tees and a complete break from the "norm" (if you can define that). 

That leaves us where we are now. What will our decade be remembered for? Hmmm...mixing everything from the 20th century all together in an non-cohesive fenzy? 

Not having a defining style is something that doesn't bother me for some reason but does for another. It doesn't bother me because we're saying that we are so open and free with fashion that there are no rules to follow. Everything is allowed and everything is in style, as long as you wear it right. However, not having a defining style bothers me because well...we're just a bunch of copy cats. Aside from the popular American Apparel-esque styles of plain oversized plunging v-neck tees, white trimmed hoodies, and skinny jeans (all of which have been featured in Olivia Newton John's 'Physical' video {so I guess that too is just copycatted}) we have nothing from a fashion standpoint that belongs to us. 

Sure, everything in fashion is reinvented but please tell me when ripped jeans, cut off sweatshirts and fluorescent leggings were popular in any decade before 1980. Think about itttt...seriously. 

I'd like to hear your thoughts. Is it completely OK that we will be remembered for nothing but ripping off everything that came before? Or am I overanalyzing because that too in itself could be considered a style?

And...GO!

Spring, Bleached & Trashed? Yup!

I'm thinking My So-Called Life, just a little bit here, no? I think Jared Leto would agree! Heh. Well, whatever I'm down. These are hot! Mid slouch jean, ripped, torn and tattered then bleached white! Straight leg and zip fly with button closure. Made in American by Oak. Make sure to go up and size or two to get the look, you don't want these tight. Or, if you're looking for something a bit more original these babies are self made, anyone can edit their jeans to look like this, EASY! You just need scissors, sandpaper, bleach and a creative mind, go wild! It can be done to any beat-up jean you might own. Just please, make sure not to use your skinny's. This style does not look good  skin tight and with flesh popping out. Lets keep it classic, shall we? ;)

Baby, you're a Beautiful Mess

Alright, lets face it our world has gone from formal to completely casual. Black jeans are the new slacks, tunic shirts are the new dresses. I must admit, my personal favorite... is it a shirt or a dress? No, bitch... it's a shirt by day, dress by night, problem? Messy hair, oh my next favorite. I mean honestly, in cities like New York & San Francisco, the wind blows through and I just cannot be bothered with dealing with brushing my hair every two seconds. That alone would stress me out beyond belief, my fingers are my hair brush. I mean don't all the boys love the "just had sex hair?" I think so. Stop worrying about all the little shit that clouds your thoughts, live and let live. Be who you are and just be. Your handbag doesn't validate you, your $1000 Dior patent leather stilettos don't either. Love, that's all I need. That's all you need too.

Peace<3

Boys & Girls and Girls & Boys- Crossing the Gender Line

So we've already stolen our "boyfriends jeans" and rightfully so, they steal ours! We are a culture where cross-dressing is accepted pretty much across the board. I mean, we have basically blurred the gender lines all to hell. Why not steal our mans dress shirts. I love a nice plaid mens shirt with leggings and boots. Or better yet, your boyfriend's over-sized blazer. After all I'm sure he won't be wearing it much anymore for that finance job. Oops, he lost it in the economic meltdown, I do apologize.

Maybe you're wondering when it become cool to steal your boyfriends clothes? I am pretty sure it was well before this time, but I do remember vividly Balenciaga taking us there in his Fall 2007 Collection with shrunken schoolboy blazer. Now, switching it up a bit we have gone to the over-sized blazer. Moving from your little brothers prep school uniform to your boyfriends work wardrobe. Even down to the oxford shoes, sadly... that's going to be a tough one to steal from the boyfriend. Hmm do those black and whites come in my size?

Image: Marcio Maderia

Designer: Rag & Bone

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