When I taped my episode of Say Yes To The Dress in July 2013, I told the salesperson that one of my key requirements for my dress was that it could be re-worn. I didn’t want to spend thousands of dollars (of my own money) on a dress I’d never use again. I also wanted to avoid […]
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Kohl’s Chic Checkmate: The MILLY Collection
In the year I’ve been blogging, I’ve written about plenty of collaborations between mass market merchants and high-end designers, from Target and Altuzarra to Madewell and Sézane. But there are so many collaborations competing for our attention and dollars, I can’t help but be cynical whenever a new one is announced. I was most recently dispirited […]
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How I Faked a Jumpsuit
I’m really conflicted about jumpsuits. One the one hand, I love me a good onesie. On the other, I abhor any site of clothing that is intrinsically non-ergonomic. On a purely aesthetic level, jumpsuits are speaking to my inner eye — an undulating wave of 1970s sophistication. But this is one instance where form triumph over […]
My Sister Picks a Wedding Dress
This past weekend, I fulfilled the first of my maid of honor duties by traveling to Atlanta to help my sister pick a wedding gown. I’ve already described my surreal experience shopping for my own wedding dress here and here — and this was my first time on the other side of the dressing room. […]
10 Oscar Gowns, 10 Opinions: Red Carpet Round-Up
Last night’s Oscar looks were among the most boring in recent memory — and that’s saying A LOT. I suppose it’s only fitting that the lukewarm Fashion Week is so closely followed by a ho-hum Oscar red carpet. As the New York Times noted, the current zeitgeist has no zeitgeist. (If this were the Matrix, […]
The Good, the Bad & the Rest: Golden Globes 2015
When I watch awards shows, I never actually watch the awards. Once the millionaires start congratulating themselves, I fast-track to takeout and Netflix. But I ALWAYS tune in for fashion parade. Awards show selections tell us a lot about the personalities of the celebrities wearing them — and even a little about where prom fashion is […]
Last Outfit of 2014 — and Plans for 2015
Yesterday, I left the balmy shores of Miami and returned to Manhattan’s cold, gray bosom. Somewhere between the mid-flight turbulence and the Midtown tunnel, it hit me — 2014 is almost over. It was a little disarming, since I adore the pageantry and ritual of New Years. My favorite part of the holiday? Taking stock of the past year’s […]
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What to Wear at the Office Holiday Party
The office holiday party is consistently one of my favorite nights of the year. I view it as a relaxing celebration with creative collaborators and colleagues. But I am keenly aware that for many, an office party is rife with behavioral and sartorial land mines. I can’t do much to ease your apprehension about the former. (Although I never, […]
Say Yes to the Dress: What I Wish I Knew
As I mentioned earlier this week, my episode of Say Yes to the Dress airs on TLC tonight at 9 p.m. ET. I filmed the episode more than 16 months ago, so it feels surreal to know it’s finally hitting airwaves. Now that my cable debut is nearing, I’ve been wracking my brain, trying to remember if […]
That Time I Was on Say Yes to the Dress
When I got engaged last year, I was most excited about buying a wedding dress. (Don’t act too surprised.) To prep for the dress search, my mom and sister insisted I start watching Say Yes to the Dress, which I had never watched in my life. The show is a parade of weeping women wearing […]