When September hits and there’s a noticeable crispness to the air the sandals and little nothings I’ve been wearing on my feet suddenly feel too insubstantial. Continue reading “Nude Shoe to the Rescue”
Tag: Valentino
Minimalism Versus Maximalism
This fall there are two distinct camps to consider: the minimalist and the maximalist. Gucci of course is leading the charge for the more is more aesthetic, while the quieter minimalist line up with Celine and The Row. Continue reading “Minimalism Versus Maximalism”
Embrace the Sneaker
Sneakers, trainers, kicks, whatever you call them they are now a fashion staple and they’re here to stay. I was a late adopter of the sneaker culture but after walking around in my Supergo platforms, the equivalent to wearing two tiny mattresses on my feet, I was converted. Continue reading “Embrace the Sneaker”
Swan Song
It’s official; the Valentino Fall 2016 couture collection will be the final collection Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli design as a team. As reported in an earlier post Chiuri will leave the house to become creative director of Christian Dior. Continue reading “Swan Song”
Full Circle
It’s exactly four years ago to the day that I published the last post on my Style Illustrated blog recapping Resort ‘13. I didn’t know at the time that it would be my last post. My life was about to change drastically. Continue reading “Full Circle”