Six Standout Fashion Moments of 2011: Who, Where, and What they Wore
When it comes to fashion, Latinas know how to make a statement. And in 2011, the statements by Latina moms were bold, beautiful, and sooo not boring. We searched back in our memory bank and selected our six favorite fashion moments of the year. In order of appearance, beginning with the most recent show-stopping moment… [...]
Make It a Very Glam New Year: Naughty or Nice, There’s a Cocktail Dress For You
Party season is in full swing and 2012 is right around the corner so celebrate with a show-stopping party frock that will kick off your New Year with a bang. From the classic LBD, to saucy microminis, to ladylike confections, there’s a dazzling frock to suit every taste under the sun (and stars). Cocktail dresses [...]
Jazz it Up: 5 Ways to Take Sequins From Day to Night
Aside from a great cocktail in hand, nothing says, “It’s the holidays, and I’m ready to party!” than a bit of glitz and glam. But when you’re heading to the festivities straight from work, how do you stay office-appropriate, yet still let your outfit shine? Here are five ways to wear sequins that will easily [...]
Zombies, Vampires and Frida, Oh My! Fun Halloween Costumes
Halloween is just around the corner and probably the only thing that’s even more fun than putting on a frightening, glam, goofy, fantasy costume yourself—is commiserating on the perfect Halloween outfit for your tween or teen. So don’t let the drama and expense of hunting down the perfect disguise put a damper on your eerie [...]
Spice Up Your Fall Wardrobe With Ladylike Accents and Whimsical Baubles
Clever accessories add a much needed dash of spice to your reliable basics. Think of them as fashion’s punctuation mark, giving the world a subtle (or not so subtle) clue as to your mood for the day. Are you feeling playful? Try an oversize, neon rhinestone cocktail ring. Is it a prim and proper event? [...]
Daisy Fuentes Debuts New Line at Fashion Week
While many of us remember her as the veejay with rocking style and enviable hair, today she is a business mogul, designer, and a force in the fashion world. But throughout the evolution of Daisy Fuentes the veejay to Daisy Fuentes the brand, one truth has always remained: the girl knows how to put on [...]
What Women Want Project Runway Recap, Episode 8
Only nine designers are left and the competition’s getting fiercer. But with last week’s major meltdowns and catfights only a distant memory, everyone’s making breakfast and reminiscing over coffee about those who’ve left. Heidi greets them on the runway sporting a very smart slicked-down boy ‘do, a very little black dress, and the dreaded button [...]
Girls’ Fashion: Tutus or Tees?
The recent uproar among parents (and women in general) provoked by a t-shirt that reads I’m Too Pretty to do Homework… perfectly illustrates the ongoing debate over gender identity in this country. With the advent of prenatal testing, more and more boys and girls come into a ready-made male or female world. Knowing the infant’s [...]
Pretty In Pink? Not For My Daughter
I never was a fan of parading girls around in pink. It’s not that I don’t like pink. It’s a fabulous color for cotton candy, feather boas, and Virginia ham. But I’ve always had a problem with society’s narrow definitions of beauty and especially femininity. If I was going to have a girl, I didn’t [...]
Off the Track: Project Runway Recap, Episode 5
This week the designers wake up to find that athletic gear has mysteriously appeared in their rooms overnight. This was definitely a departure from the high-stress, high-style tone of last week’s Nina-centered challenge. (I have to say once again—Nina looked really phenomenal in the winning ensemble.) The twist this time around was that the gym [...]
