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Entry of Ashburn Eng, photographed by Soon Tong

A record number of entries, many of an exceptionally high standard, made selecting the finalists of the 3rd edition of the Iconique Societás Awards a difficult task. However, having tallied up the jury’s votes, Societás and Iconique are pleased to unveil…

We love this Chanel Take Away bag from the range of accessories for their Paris-Shanghai collection. Picking up noodles on your way home was never before more chic…

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Devotees of skinny jeans may not like the news that flare leg jeans are back this spring. Personally, I’ll be embracing the trend again, as I enjoy variety in my denim silhouettes. This also means that I can revive all of those circa 2003 flare jeans that I have instead of letting them collect dust in the dark depths of my closet. Whether you opt for a high waisted or more flattering low waisted

Despite the fact that I’ve been wearing boots almost daily, my three latest footwear purchases don’t include boots at all; they are more appropriate for spring’s warmer weather. It’s no seret that clogs are one of my favorite spring 2010 shoe trends, and I can currently count two new pairs in my closet, both with heels sufficiently high enough to make me feel relatively tall. I’m anxiously

With warmer weather on the horizon and the shedding of layers that comes with the onset of spring is an increased likelihood of showing more skin. A handful of spring dresses and tunics have just now caught my eye, and they each share interesting bow back design details. The bows are demure, while the flash of skin that shows through is both sexy and quietly alluring. If you’ve got long tresses

In an effort to recreate the gorgeous shade of muted lavender nail lacquer that I admired yesterday at a beauty supply shop, I decided to combine two of my own shades rather than buy yet another bottle of nail polish. You see, I probably own about 30 bottles of nail color right now, and my tendency to constantly buy nail polish is certainly in line with reports that purchases of beauty products

January is known to be the slowest trading season of the year for retailers, and my latest visit to the Westfield Topanga mall proved that to be true. It’s that awkward in-between time when they’re clearing out stale winter items to make way for fresh, new spring merchandise. Practically half of Zara’s stock was on sale, as with Charlotte Russe, Steve Madden, and Aldo. Fortunately, H&M got a head

Jan Taminiau presented his Spring-Summer 2010 collection ‘Duality’ in Paris yesterday… Twenty silhouettes show Jan Taminiau’s mystic and contemporary vision on a woman’s appearance. They can now be seen on our Virtual Runway:

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Chanel advertisement by Jean-Paul Goude

Iconique’s Joost van Gorsel showed a selection of his favourite fashion movies and inspirations at the Kopfkino event in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Since time was limited and many movies were cut short we received quite a few requests if we could post the links to the…

Recent shopping excursions have got me thinking about visual merchandising and how efficient it is in drawing me into a store. The idea is to create displays that will lure shoppers in and get them to buy. Well this doesn’t always work for me. Sometimes when I’m shopping, I get a case of sensory overload. Does this happen to anyone else? There may be the savory smell of Cinnabon’s sweet treats

You may have seen the grainy images of Jean Paul Gaultier’s collection for Target that were leaked last week, prompting the release of the complete lookbook on Friday. I must admit that I was much more excited upon seeing the grainy images than the underwhelming looks from the lookbook. Flipping through the thin February issue of Elle that just landed on my doorstep, I saw the source of those

As someone who has both an affinity for boots and an overflowing dresser drawer filled with all manner of tights, I’ve been wearing my tights mainly with boots this winter. (I’ve even been wearing two pairs of tights at a time for added warmth and an extra slimming/smoothing effect, but that’s probably a whole other blog post.) Anyhow, I can attest to the need for a solution to the [...] Continue Reading…

Upon mention of the word clogs, images of my mother in her hippie heydays instantly come to mind. Long middle-parted hair, a headband of flowers, and a gauzy white bell-sleeved maxi dress complement her clog-adorned feet. Naturally, everything comes back into style, so although my mother has long since gotten rid of her amazing shoes from the ’70s and ’80s, more modern styles aren’t hard to find.

While browsing Racked NY this morning, I came upon an article about an upcoming designer for Target’s GO International initiative. Does Tucker by Gaby Basora ring a bell for anyone? I’m ashamed to admit I’ve never heard of Tucker by Gaby Basora, but after doing some research and visiting the designer’s site, I’ve become enamored with her breezy silhouettes and wearable resort-like prints. Granted

I received an email from a reader seeking advice about how to succeed at fashion trendspotting, thus the idea for this post was born. For those who don’t know, I have experience working as a trendspotter and fashion trend forecaster. Since my days as a burgeoning fashion trend forecasting intern, I’ve had a passion for watching trends develop. What I am fortunate enough to do involves [...] Continue Reading…

Attention L.A. shoppers - from January 16th to the 24th Vionnet is going to have last season’s collections (even some resort) marked up to 80% off. Clothing, handbags, wallets, and jewelry are included.In addition to last season’s pieces, they will also have special sale bins with items starting at $5.00. Spend $100 and get an additional 10% off your purchase, spend $200 or more and get extra

After sifting through hundreds of store window photos that I’ve recently photographed in the Los Angeles and Santa Barbara area, a few key trends for spring 2010 have emerged. For the purposes of simplicity, I’ve zeroed in on three of the most predominant ones based upon my in-store observations and store window gawking. Without further ado, here is my mini trend report.© 2010 Fashion Trend Guide

Open up the pages of any mainstream American fashion magazine such as Elle or Vogue, and you’ll be bombarded with clothing and accessories with extravagant price points. Although some fashion editors (like the ones at Lucky or People StyleWatch) seem aware that there’s a recession and have adjusted their editorials to showcase items with lower prices, there’s still an abundance of overpriced

Safety first! Since motorcycles and scooters have become an integral part of the urban landscape, the helmet has become an indispensable accessory, and why now have the most beautiful of them all; those by Les Ateliers Ruby from Paris!

Ruby founder Jérôme Coste and Karl Lagerfeld came together to create the fourth programme of…

After weeks of anticipation, I braved my local Target this afternoon for a look at Rodarte’s efforts for the latest GO International collection the day before the official debut. Fortunately, the store had a large selection, with most sizes still on the racks. Unfortunately, the lace tights and knee socks were nowhere to be found. Here’s what the racks looked like at about 2pm…After a quick

For you L.A.-area shoppers, here’s another sale via my inbox:Where & When: The Warehouse Sale comes to the Los Angeles Convention Center, Friday December 18, Saturday December 19, and Sunday December 20.What: Brands normally sold at Neiman Marcus and other high-end retailers will be offered at up to 80% off retail. Featuring the first ever Citizens of Humanity and Morphine Generation Warehouse

Via the inbox, some great tips on finding the perfect dress for every occasion this holiday season from designer and dress expert Shoshanna Gruss:What is best to wear for your different holiday parties this year?Family Affair: A pretty dress with an embellished neckline or embroidery, something you can throw a cardigan over, move around, and have fun in.Office Party: Simple shift or sheath dress

If you’re suffering from an overdose of studs as embellishments, then the recent proliferation of chains might be a suitable alternative. Equally as tough as studs, they make quite the statement when added to your favorite tee, belt, pair of boots, or handbag. The great thing about chains is that if you’re considering a DIY project, they’re easy and inexpensive to add with the help of either some

It’s time to announce the lucky winner of the Chelsea top and the Sudharshana bangle. Picked with the help of a random number generator, the winner is Kelsey. Congratuations, and thanks to everyone who entered!

My recent fondness for food photography doesn’t mean this is turning onto a food & fashion blog, however, I delight in documenting meals that I thoroughly enjoy, so food photos may make more appearances on Fashion Trend Guide. Today’s delicious lunch at one of my preferred local eateries consisted of a vegetable frittata, roasted potatoes, and biscuit. It was more than enough to fuel a short but

Via my inbox, a sample sale in Los Angeles:WHAT: Showroom Seven Holiday Sample SaleWHERE: Showroom Seven, Cooper Building, 860 S. Los Angeles Street, Mezzanine #3, Los Angeles, CA 90014WHEN: Wednesday, December 9th – Wednesday, December 23rd (Closed weekends)TIME: 10 am – 6 pmFORMS OF PAYMENT: VISA, MC, AMEX & CASHPHONE: 213-316-0112PERCENTAGE OF DISCOUNT: Wholesale and below, up to 90% off

As invites to holiday events roll in, it’s time to start thinking about what to wear. Instead of stressing about gift buying, travel plans, and cooking, I tend to place a strong emphasis on the wardrobe aspect of the season. As I often find myself overdressed for my regular evening excursions, I relish this time of year, not for the holidays themselves, but for the extra opportunities to get [...] Continue Reading…

It’s the fifth and final week of the gift guide and giveaway I’m doing with Christina of Candybox, Jamee of Confessions of a Marc Addict, Chelsea Rae of Pink Rock Candy, and Dara of Secretista. This week our theme is the Rocker. With her affinity for studs, leather, and skulls, the Rocker is near and dear to my heart. She’s not afraid to toughen up her look with tight [...] Continue Reading…

A special thanks to Jenny from FashionZest for conducting this interview with me. It was both an honor and a pleasure to be included on the site. Thank you!