Posts with tag classic

Five Four is hipness on your back. The L.A. based company is both progressive and classic. They provide pieces that are not only building blocks for the modern man's wardrobe, but staples. Their style is as sophisticated as it is sweet.

That crazy Stephen Colbert is trying to turn Christmas on its head, with his new Comedy Central Special "A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All."

This hilarious (and instant classic) holiday special boasts a crazy range of singing stars: Colbert himself, and the hugely talented Jon Stewart, plus John Legend, Elvis Costello, Feist, Toby Keith, and an incendiary performance by Willie Nelson during "The Little Dealer Boy." Yes, it's about pot smoking.

Check out the detailed review at Holidash, where they're also giving away three copies of the DVD. which isn't even in stores yet!

Go leave a comment telling them what you'd give Stephen Colbert for Christmas and you might be one of the lucky few to win an early copy!

Not only is Amy Adams classically beautiful, but she's also a really smart dresser. She does a brilliant job of mixing traditional with modern, and it always comes out looking gorgeous, and her look at the L.A. premiere of Doubt was no exception.

We would like to have lunch with Elizabeth Banks. We imagine she's really fun and quirky and full of hilarious stories about how Zach Braff tries to be a player and just falls sooo short. And, we've been really impressed with her red carpet looks lately. In case you didn't notice, girlfriend has been busy with a bunch of films, all of which seem to be premiering now.

Paige Adams-Geller says her new, upscale line Paige Black Label
"is for the power player who never forgets her femininity." It's a fitting description--after all, beautifully-tailored, classic clothing is always a smart investment.

Adams-Geller's Paige Premium Denim is beloved for its attention to fit, and Paige Black Label only expands on that commitment. Simple, sophisticated pieces come in a neutral palette--gray, beige, black and navy--and exhibit a hyper-sensitivity to tailoring.

From high-waisted pants and skirts to leather jackets, the pieces have staying power while still feeling current. Check out Paige Black Label at stores including Cusp, Henri Bendel, and Ron Herman.

We love all of the amazing independent designers out there and we wanted to find out more about what makes these creative types tick. If you do too, check out more of our Indie Designer Interviews.

We love the bold yet simple designs of today's featured indie artist, Kristin Freeman of Freeforged Jewelry. Her sterling silver pieces are the perfect everyday accessory.

We are firm believers in having classic pieces in one's jewelry box. Pearls, diamond studs, and good hoops are all items we think stylish ladies should have. However, we don't think you necessarily need to go with the traditional versions of those items.

Man, oh man, are we suckers for a peep toe. It just makes a shoe so sexy, you know? And then, when you add a peep toe to a shoe with some classic or retro detailing, we can hardly contain ourselves. We've got to have it!

The site is CoolComputerBags.com and the products are a variety of computer bags that are cool. See how that works? It's clever.

The company was started by a husband and wife team "with a simple idea: Find a niche and fill it!" The niche they found was accessorizing "today's mobile lifestyle." Here's what they are filling it with:

We can see you, you've got that hair slicked back and those Wayfarers on, baby. Well, we can't really see you, no need to feel violated or to put on pants (by the way, Don Henley can see you, always- do with that what you will).

Ray-Ban has brought the Wayfarer back. Again. It's not just for the boys of summer, but man, they'll look good in a pair.

Ray-Ban has been "genuine since 1937", which we understand was a damn fine year. They've been putting out some good stuff ever since.

Whit Honea is a slacker, a borderline degenerate, and a daydream believer. He's also our resident expert on casual chic. If it's comfortable, and not heinous, he's all over it. He's quite charming, really.

Yes, we've featured the t-shirts from Threadless before, and we most likely will again. For one thing, new designs are added weekly, and for another thing, they rule.

If you're going to splurge on an insanely fabulous pair of shoes, you need to ask yourself this question: Do I want a classic style that will always work, or do I want something amazingly trendy that will turn everyone's head? Because, you know, you can't have it all.

That is, unless you have these.

The Kentucky Derby brings with it so much excitement -- the parties, the betting, the race itself -- but none of that comes close to the excitement of the fashions.

Of course, the hats are the main draw -- from the fabulously funky to the terribly tacky, unique hats (for the men as well as for the ladies) are an absolute must. But one can't get away with wearing only a hat to the Derby. (Seriously. Don't try it.) When it comes to clothing, here's what you can expect:

I am attending an event themed after Casablanca the movie ... I live in Florida and the event will take place in early February in a 1920's mansion on the bay. I want to dress like Ingrid Bergman in the movie, however, I have no idea where to find anything even close to her style ... Please help!

Lucky for you, Casablanca just happens to be one of my all-time favorite movies, not to mention that I'm a bit of a vintage junkie. Bergman wears a number of styles in this 1942 classic, ranging from feminine two-piece suits to glamorous gowns.

To get the look from the final scene of the movie ("We'll always have Paris"), I recommend searching eBay for "1940s suit". It could take some patience and digging, but when I searched I found some great suits from the right time period here, here, here, and here. If you can't find the perfect suit in the right size (always a problem in the world of vintage), you might also try purchasing a vintage suit pattern on eBay or elsewhere and having a local seamstress make it for you. This way you can have your pick of fabrics and make sure the fit is sublime. Top the whole thing off with this Ingrid Bergman inspired hat from BoringSidney, don your date in a classic trench coat, and you'll be good to go.

Alternately, you could go for an old Hollywood glamour look and emulate Bergman's dress in the "As Time Goes By" scene. Pair an ivory dress, such as the Flutter Ashley Dress by Trashy Diva, with a vintage rhinestone brooch and earrings, and all you need to complete this look is a pair of classic neutral pumps.

Finally, while I'm not sure that this look is an exact movie replica, this fabulous dress by Stop Staring (available at Red Dress Shoppe) is inspired by 1940s Chanel haute couture and it brings to mind classic film stars like Ingrid Bergman. This dress is truly timeless, so it's something you could wear again and again to dinner parties or other corporate functions.

A girl can never have too many pairs of shoes. Some may argue with that logic, but it's true. Shoes can make a dull outfit exciting; they can entice the opposite sex, and they can make the same sex extremely jealous. Shoes are a powerful thing. Whether you have ten pairs or 200 pairs, there is one pair of shoes that every closet needs to have -- the classic high-heel black pump.

High heels themselves are a classic, as they originated back in the 1500s when their main function was to keep a rider's foot from slipping out their stirrups. In 1533 wife of the Duke of Orleans, Catherine de' Medici, commissioned a cobbler to make her a pair of heels for her wedding. Catherine wasn't planning on riding any horses. Oh no, she wanted to appear taller, and then the fashionable high-heel shoe was born.

The high-heel pretty much went into hiding until the 1950s, but once it came back it stuck. The classic high heel pump can be worn with practically any outfit: a business suit, a pair of jeans, or a lovely dress. The best part about this classic shoe is you can find it anywhere and at any price range -- and right now I am loving this pair from Jimmy Choo.