Judith Leiber

The Clash, Sex Pistols, and Ramones are my top three favorite punk bands. Givenchy, Chanel, and Dior are my top three favorite couture brands. So what happens when these two worlds collide? I get excited! That’s why I’m thrilled about this year’s Metropolitan Museum Costume Institute exhibit. “PUNK: Chaos to Couture” explores the way punk

Now that Spring is in full swing, let’s take a look at one of the biggest trends of the season. From Jil Sander’s varsity letter appliqués to Fendi’s Lego-inspired heels, any snob worth her salt enjoys a good dose of campiness. Dolce & Gabbana revealed the fruits of their labor for their Spring ‘12 collection last [...]

There are some perfume bottles too stunning (like Marchesa’s!) to leave on your dresser when you head out on the town. Charlotte Olympia must feel the same way. She’s always the first to capitalize on our unusual desires, and these faux spritzers are just what the perfumer ordered. Of course, Judith Leiber’s also bottled up [...]

Animalia is running rampant in fashion right now. Kelly talked about the trend on shoes earlier this year with a less than glowing review, and I’m afraid I have the same thing to say about bags. There’s a difference between animal print and, well, having an actual animal emblazoned on your bag (or an actual [...]

At last night’s SAG Awards, Naomi Watts was sheer perfection with barely there makeup and a bold red lip. Her old world glam Marchesa gown and elegant Ferragamo clutch made her into a modern screen goddess. And I was so happy that Jessica Chastain went back to McQueen. Her gold-embroidered Oscars gown last year was such a standout, and [...]

When it comes to the holidays, there is no such thing as too cheesy. As it goes with the kooky sweater, another December classic, this is the time of year to embrace the tackiness and let your inner cheeseball out. Have fun at holiday parties, get into the spirit (and perhaps the eggnog), and never [...]