Solange Knowles & Troy Artis in Mercura Eyewear Face Off

Who wore it best???

Korean Singing Sensation Bai Yu

Backstage interview at the Son Jung Wan show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week with Bai Yu.

The TODAY Show Bobbie Thomas on Lela Rose and Fashion Week

Once again we meet the queen of style backstage at the Lela Rose Show. The TODAY Show Bobbie Thomas talks about her friend Lela Rose.

New Fashion iPad APP

So you know the Stylish Maven is all about things really stylish. Well just in time for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, iPad has released a new fashion app call "The Cut on the Runway." It literally gives you a world of fashion at your fingertips. Not just New York but London, Milan and Paris. Yes, view collections from all over the world on your iPad.

Rachel Zoe’s Fashion Line Will Hopefully Hang Next to Diane Von Furstenberg’s and Alexander Wang’s in Fine Department Stores

Rachel Zoe’s Fashion Line Will Hopefully Hang Next to Diane Von Furstenberg’s and Alexander Wang’s in Fine Department Stores

Emmanuelle Alt Named Editor of Vogue Paris

Emmanuelle Alt Named Editor of Vogue Paris

Tumblr to Send a Slew of Bloggers to Fashion Week- New York Magazine

Rich Tong, Tumblr's new fashion director is sending twenty of its bloggers to Fashion Week. They will attend parties, launches and shows. Jessica Quirk, of What I Wore is one of the bloggers going to New York. Tumblr is taking care of travel and accommodations; in return the bloggers will post all their coverage from the week on Tumblr.com/nyfw.

After The Rain Has Fallen

PHOTOGRAPHER: TOMAAS www.tomaas.com
PHOTOGRAPHER Assistant: Kosuke Furukawa
STYLIST: Heidi Grunwald
MAKE UP: Susan Donoghue
HAIR STYLIST: Seiji Uehara
POST PRODUCTION: Elena Levenets
MODEL: Juliane Stensrud from Major Models

A Decade Of Unforgivable Fashion

So as a professional Fashion Stylist and Consultant I will be the first to tell you, make a statement and standout in a crowd. Well these celebrities did but in a not so stylish way. Here is our pick of the decade’s most unforgivable fashion moments.

Jennifer Lopez is a mom now with 2 adorable kids but in 2000 when she showed up at the Grammys with a watercolor teal Versace dressed that was cut down to… well you know what, everyone gasped. I actually loved it, my first thoughts were ”you go girl.”


I truly do love Bjork’s music and her style is parallel to none but when she arrived at the 2001 Oscars dressed in the now famous “swan dress” we all thought to ourselves “what on earth.”


Remember when Justin & Britney showed up at the American Music Awards OD'd on denim.


The return of “Swan Lake”, no it’s Laura Flynn Boyle at the 60th Annual Golden Globes Awards dressed in this crazy costume.

This was the decade of the retro look but Alice Evans took this look even further in this 70’s inspired mumsy-looking dress at the Oscars.

OMG, remember the Jessica Simpson mom jeans.


When Tilda Swinton showed up to the 2008 Oscars in this horrific black velvet one-sleeved Lanvin dress I remember thinking this is a terrible use of good black velvet.



And my crowning unforgivable fashion moment of the decade goes to my girl Sarah Jessica Parker, now don’t get me wrong I love Sarah with all my heart and soul. Sarah has fabulous fashion sense and a sexy style but arriving in London at the premiere of “Sex And The City” with green roses, yellow butterflies, twigs & branches mounted atop an acorn base on the top of your head was a bit much.

Bloggers Take Over Front Row At Fashion Week

So when an unknown 13-year-old blogger was sitting front –row at Marc Jacobs, Rodarte & others – long time front row socialites and Journalist feathers were completely ruffled. A 13 –year old, yes and her name Tavi Gevinson, the author of a blog called Style Rookie. This little lady is in high demand filming promotions for Target and flown to Tokyo for a party with Comme Des Garcons.

Old media -vs- new media, the traditional style of Fashion Journalism are being tossed out of the window and replaced by bloggers. Every day fashion enthusiasts are reporting at the shows with strong opinions. Insidethetents.com is the home of over 80 independent Fashion Journalist reporting at the New York Shows. In 2010 expect to see more Bloggers sitting next to you on the front row!

Nomad's Land by Fashion Photographer Thomaas

Shot in New York China town. See full shoot with model Maximova at disfunkshionmagazine online

Ports 1961 Sample Sale Today

Ready, set go sample shopping today for Ports 1961. 85% Off entire stock of samples today only from 11am-7pm. 601 W. 26th Street Suite 875.

Patrick McDonald The Dandy of New York, a Contestant on Bravo's Launch My Line

It's always fun to see my buddy Patrick McDonald at New York Fashion Week. He is the sweetest guy you could ever meet and he is one of the contestant's on Bravo's new fashion reality show Launch My Line. My guess is Patrick will win the competition with a fabulous fashionable finish!

Full Figured Fashion Week

Fashion Week has grown into a prestigious event recognized worldwide for its success in presenting stunning couture fashion shows in upscale venues. For the first time in history, a partnership of independent fashion designers, retailers, event producers, models and plus industry businesses, will join forces to bring the fashion week experience to the curvy consumer. Full Figured Fashion Week (FFFWeek) will proudly launch in New York City, June 25-27, 2009.

In America alone, there are 40 million women over size 14, spending $25 billion a year on clothing, or a quarter of all clothing sales, according to American Demographics.

Christian Siriano Show At New York Fashion Week

Tracy Reese and Troy Artis Party During New York Fashion Week at Greenhouse

In Love With Elie Saab

We love the luxurious Parisian spirit of Elie Saab Autumn/Winter 2009-2010 collection. When you think of Elie Saab you think of fabulous red carpet glamor, a serious couturier that dresses Hollywood in the most beautiful breathtaking gowns. Halle Berry, Heidi Klum, Beyonce, Christina Aguilera and Whitney Houston have be seen wearing fabulous gowns by this couture label. Elie Saab was one of the best shows during Paris Fashion Week. Held at Le Carrousel Du Louvre, this show was absolutely "Brilliant."

Crazy for Nopooh Spring 2009

Noir Spring 2009 is the first limited edition tee shirt collection by Brooklyn based design firm Nopooh. These designs are hand-screened with bold, graphic images. Nopooh is the collaborative work of artist, Rob Tanner, and fashion photographer, Mark Babushkin. I feel in love with the black mum tee, view the entire collection at Nopooh's website.

Ashleigh Verrier and Troy Artis chat in the Red Dress Lounge