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.

Ruby Red Rihanna Vogue Cover

Photo: Annie Leibovitz/Vogue

Fashion diva and newly redhead Rihanna is featured on the cover of April issue of Vogue.

Photographer Annie Leibovitz photographed the 23-year-old singer for the magazine’s 10th annual Shape Issue. Rihanna sported a beautiful Chanel gown that made her curves stand out.

In her Vogue layout, she is working beautiful dresses from Lavin and Chloe’. She nails it on the beach wearing a dramatic ruby red-hot swimsuit by Herve’ Leger.

The singer has an upcoming movie, her first feature film, Battleship.
“Over the holidays, and even during filming, I realized that I actually like my body, even if it’s not perfect according to the book," she says. "I just feel sexy. For the first time, I don’t want to get rid of the curves. I just want to tone it up. My body is comfortable, and it’s not unhealthy, so I’m going to rock with it.”

Lakme Fashion Week to Go On

A model presents a creation by Japanese designer Araisara at the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2011 in Mumbai, India, 11 March 2011
The big day came and quickly turned frantic as news of the massive earthquake followed by tsunami that hit Japan. A group of eight Japanese designers were scheduled to show their collection at the Grand Hyatt in Mumbai on Day 1 of Lakme Fashion Week.

With chaos around them but knowing there families were safe back in Japan, these amazing designers took to the runway to show their Japanese culture to the world. Some 79 designers will showcase their collections at the LFW Summer/Resort 2010 running until 15 March.

Access Denied at Paris Fashion Week

Well the larger than life rapper Kanye West is at it again. It's Paris Fashion Week and the rapper and fashion enthusiast had invites to Valentino and Givenchy. Other fashion houses were not as accommodating when West showed up unannounced.

West hit the Balmain show with his entourage (and no invite), well let's just say he didn't view the latest collection from Balmain. KCD, the organizers of the show told Page Six, "Mr. West requested to attend and we let him know we would not be able to accommodate him. He chose to come to the door anyway and we kindly let him know we could not accommodate him." Yikes. West also crashed the Alexander McQueen show (uninvited) this time he managed to get through a side door. What people will do for fashion!

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.

The Blonds, New York Fashion Week

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.

Just a girl with opinions on fashion…strong opinions.

Do I consider myself a fashion expert? Eh. I do keep up with the latest trends and have a plethora of famous designers that I love but my fashion sense is ruled by simple every day concepts: know what you like and what looks good on your body. These two things should go hand in hand, but in a lot of cases they don’t. My contributions to this blog will focus on how one can make these concepts marry as a reality.

There will also be discussion about fashion on a budget as I am a single mom with two kids, part-time student and BILLS, BILLS and MO’ BILLS. Don’t let this frighten you(especially the use of slang for more), but instead intrigue you. I’ve mastered the art of finding clothes and accessories that are ridiculously reasonable and can go with different looks: from day to evening, boardroom to the boardwalk at the beach. I’ll share with you my tips on how to shop smart and make wise investments. Say “yes” to the black pencil skirt, it will take you a long way.

My hope is that readers will learn that looking fashionable is just not for people with six-figure salaries. The key is truly looking like a million bucks, even if you only spend $100 on the entire outfit, and yes it is possible.

It’s best that you know now that I don’t subscribe to the idea that just because you’re a Mom you have to dress like vagrant. Thanks to Walmart, Target, T.J. Max and other retailers that charge low prices for fashionable items, you too can be a fashionista. We all know that these are the stores that moms shop at anyway. I have found myself picking up milk, cereal and cute earrings on a trip to Walmart on more than one occasion.

I won’t ONLY discuss topics that relate to how moms should dress…although there is a lot of material available on that subject. I will cover a variety of issues, especially fashion happenings in the DC area.

So stay tuned if you’d like to be entertained, enlightened and somewhat educated.

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Akiko Ogawa Power Remix

Every season Akiko Ogawa delivers a powerful collection. Fall 09' was no exception. The stunning runway diva Chanel Iman opened and closed the co-ed show, where the lineup was carefully selected and full of feminine, youthful women and androgynous men. The designs are very downtown chic with a modern rock & roll edge. The collection included gorgeous woven and ombre-dyed jackets with a jagged cut out asymmetrical design at the bottom. There were satin jodfers matched with 7” platform leather belted boots with mirrored heels and topped off with a high waisted darted and well-tailored blouse. The styling was outstanding thanks to the brilliant Patti Wilson. Also the make up and hair were beyond chic thanks to Peter Grey and Kabuki. The gracious designer, Akiko Ogawa, was all smiles throughout the show.