ALEXANDER MCQUEEN TWO YEARS LATER

It's hard to believe that it's been two years today since the death of Alexander McQueen.  Over the summer I got a chance to see the exhibit Savage Beauty at the Met Museum and I was literally blown away by his craft.  I was already a fan but seeing McQueen's work over the years up close and personal was breathtaking.  My favorite pieces were the Kate Moss hologram from the A/W '06 runway show and the armadillo shoes (how could anyone walk in those?) that he made famous.  To say that he was talented was an understatement.

NY FASHION WEEK AW 12 PART I

A look from Rachel Comey

It's that time of year again.  New York Fashion Week is off and running and I've handpicked some of my favorite looks so far.  At BCBG there were geometric patterns, airy, fluid fabrics, and furry vests, coats, and bags.  Speaking of furry accessories, Z Spoke by Zac Posen featured silver fox fur bags to complement their vampy luxe dresses.  And over at Rachel Comey lots of leather looks were shown as well as perforated tops and chic sweater separates perfect for the office.

LOOK WE LOVE: VIOLA DAVIS

I came across this photo of Viola Davis in an LA Times editorial and it literally took my breath away.  If I didn't know better I would think this page was ripped from a high fashion magazine.  The two-time Oscar nominated thespian is draped in a stunning Marchesa creation with lace sleeves and organza flowers at the shoulders.  In the article the red-hot actress discussed her extensive career, being a Black actress in Hollywood, and that she's ready to start producing movies instead of starring in them. 

MY OBSESSION (OF THE MOMENT): SPACE SAVER BAGS

photo courtesy of google images

I'm usually not impressed with cheesy infomercials or products that you buy on TV.  So when I saw the commercial for "Space Saver Bags", the oversized Ziploc-looking bags that lets you vacuum out the air turning a heaping mess of bulky items (let's say chunky cable knit sweaters) into a neatly compressed pile, I didn't give it a second thought.

ESTILO GOES TO LONDON PART II

That's right I'm back in London and will be blogging from across the pond for a few months.  I will still talk about what's happening in New York but as an added bonus I will be reporting on my findings right here in the UK.  It's like the best of both worlds so stay tuned! 

WHEN FASHION MEETS MUSIC

Fashion legend Oscar de la Renta has made an unlikely collaboration with hip hop legend and producer Dr. Dre with these limited edition Beats by Dr. Dre headphones.  The wildly popular Beats by Dr. Dre brand previously combined with other artists like Lady Gaga and Diddy but this is the first collab with a designer.  Oscar turned up the glam effect with purple fox fur covering the ears.  At $695 this is a pretty hefty splurge, but worth it if you want to listen to your tunes in style.

SCANWICHES BOOK LAUNCH

Sandwich aficionado Jon Chonko has turned food into art in his new book, Scanwiches. Featuring over 100 pages of delectable delights like the classic cheesesteak, the Muffaletta, and even an ice cream sandwich, this book will leave your mouth watering with each flip of the page.  Sandwiches were cut in half and then scanned so readers could see each yummy layer.  The ingredients are listed as well as a short anecdote about each creation.