TRUE FASHIONISTAS' FASHION BLOG
HISTORY OF ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
What, the name Alexander McQueen isn’t familiar to you? He was the designer who made the plumber’s crack fashionable with his perilously low-cut jeans, a move which consequently spawned the resulting term, “muffin top”. Is the memory creeping back now? Yeah, it was him. Got a skull-imprinted clutch handbag or scarf lying around in your not-yet-Konmari’d-but-I’m-gonna-do-it-I-swear closet? McQueen. Or that timeless pencil skirt and gorgeous prints that seem to flawlessly work forever? That was Alexander McQueen as well.
HISTORY OF DENIM
Let’s be clear here. Blue jeans are the clothing item; denim is the fabric they’re made from. The two, however, are so inextricably linked that you’d be doing them both a disservice to discuss one without the other. In fact, when delving into the history of True Fashionista denim, the place that seems to know the most is the history department at Levi Strauss & Co., that all-American home of the now-classic blue jeans with the rivets worn by millions.
HOW TO LAY OUT A ROOM
HOW TO LAY OUT A ROOM Thinking about redecorating your house, or at least a portion of it? Before you jump in, consider some ideas from the experts to help envision your plan. It can be a little overwhelming. What with TVs, couches, coffee table vs. ottoman, too little space, too much space, and occasional
GOING GREEN THE DESIGNER WAY
GOING GREEN THE DESIGNER WAY Let’s face it, to be eco-conscious is not only good for the planet, it’s also become trés chic. It seems that every True Fashionista designer now features organic clothing, fabrics created sustainably using a variety of recycled items, all beautifully reimagined into stunning pieces found increasingly more often on runways everywhere. …
HOW TO PROPERLY STORE SHOES
HOW TO PROPERLY STORE SHOES Ever think twice about what was going on with your True Fashionista shoes once you took them off for the day, doing that acrobatic kick/toss move where the shoe at once leaves your foot and lands somewhere within the confines of the closet or in the pile by the front door?
FEMALE FASHION ICONS THROUGH HISTORY
FEMALE FASHION ICONS THROUGH HISTORY In honor of International Women’s Day, let’s take a look at some True Fashionista female fashion icons whose ideas and vision over the years have helped shape the industry. They not only have helped pave the way, they also mirror the times and societal shift of the passing years.
HISTORY OF TIFFANY
HISTORY OF TIFFANY Let’s say you’re heading out for a fabo night on the town. You’re decked out in all your True Fashionista glory with the finds you scored either online or in our store, and to top off the ensemble, your most-adored, oft-complimented Tiffany sterling silver earrings with stunning necklace to match.
Karl Lagerfeld – A Retrospective
Known both as the “king of fashion” as well as the man who saved Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld made his indelible mark on the fashion world in immeasurable ways. His recent passing at age 85 brings an end to a celebrated, seven-decade career as fashion’s ultimate free agent. Beyond Chanel, shares Business of Fashion, Lagerfeld also created collections for the celebrated houses of Tommy Hilfiger and Fendi, in addition to his signature label, at a frenetic pace rivalling the constant flux in the luxury fashion industry. He was hailed by Vogueas the “unparalleled interpreter of the mood of the moment”.
INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS IN 2019
By now, the holidays have (hopefully) long been packed away. Although you’ve vacuumed a hundred times, those last stray tinsel pieces and Christmas tree needles seem to forever escape suction but, no mind, it’s a new year and time to get your True Fashionista home refresh in motion! Our friends at Elle Décor have some great tips as far as what’s in and what’s gone the way of 2018.
CLOSET REBOOT – BUILDING THE BASICS
Have you binged the hottest Netflix series at the moment, “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo”? Or lost yourself in her best-selling book: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing…?If so, then you’ve probably taken a good, hard look at every piece of clothing in your True Fashionistacloset to decide if it really does spark joy or not. We’re hoping you followed Ms. Kondo’s advice to pile it all up on the floor and decide if that Louis Vuitton blouse is still spark-worthy, or your prized Prada bag remains as valued as it was, say, last year. (Well, of course it is, dahling! Prada doesn’t age. lol)
HISTORY OF PLAID
HISTORY OF PLAID Long before Burberry…make that looooong before Burberry, there was plaid. Besides Burberry, images of 90’s grunge fashion more than likely might pop into your head. No? How about that other iconic 90’s plaid moment, the movie Clueless? Alicia Silverstone and her True Fashionista gang pretty much vaulted plaid into high fashion with those short-skirted…
CARING FOR SUEDE
So you were on a True Fashionista suede kick there for awhile, and mayyyybe you own plenty of your share of the smooth pat-able stuff. If your love of hey-at-least-its-not-leather-or-fur-gimme a break (cue eyeroll) has resulted in a flat out fear of wearing it ever should it rain or the piece gets dirty, then we can hopefully squash those terrors with some helpful hints on how to take care of your investment.