 Charlotte Ronson, left, with Liz Sells. Photograph by Lisa Richov Liz Sells, of Winchester-based Sells & Co., teamed up with New York fashion designer Charlotte Ronson Monday night for an evening of fashion, food, and music at Red Lantern Restaurant in the Back Bay.
Boston-based models were decked out in Ronson’s latest spring looks from her namesake line, which incorporated diverse textures from white lace to patchwork denim to earthy suede. Overall, the pieces were feminine and subdued and seem like the perfect pieces for transitioning into a sticky East Coast summer.
Showing her support and tag-teaming the fashion show was twin sister and DJ Samantha Ronson, who performed a live set to guests at the Lolita after-party and provided attendees with a runway mixtape to take home. Continue reading “Q+A: Designer Charlotte Ronson” »
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 Look ma, I did it all by myself! Also, Angela Chase, you're my hero. (Photo by Anne Vickman.) Earlier this summer, I came across this article on xojane.com about Streekers and, given my affinity for bright streaks , felt compelled to give it a go.
“Get ready for a Wild Weekend …with no commitment!” says the press release. While I noodle just how wild things have to get to qualify for this sort of gratuitous capitalization, I have to admit I’m excited to try temporary color — not a spray or flaky mascara — that will wash out with shampoo. Continue reading “Testing: We’re Going Streaking, Part II” »
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 - Photo courtesy of H&M
We figured when Missoni’s Target collection short-circuited the retailer’s website that the frenzy for discounted designer duds had reached its peak.
But we could be wrong. Starting November 17, Italian design monolith Versace will be offering a collection of women’s and men’s clothing and accessories both in stores and online.
What to expect? Dresses and separates with the designer’s signature bright, graphic prints and studded detailing over leather, silk, sequins, and suede. The line includes accessories, too: think oversized gold medallion chokers, silk scarves, patent heels, and metallic belts. The men’s line focuses on tailored pieces like patterned button-down shirts, polished blazers, and one bright pink suit we can’t wait to see in person. The entire collection ranges between $19.95 and $299.
We’re particularly fond of the metallic mesh dress — New Year’s Eve frock, check — but also can’t help but wonder: with an aesthetic that’s clearly more Miami Beach than Massachusetts, will the Versace collection fly here in Boston? What do you think, Bostonistas?
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 Sweet, old-school goodness. (Photo by Anne Vickman.) While shades of red, polka dots, and colored denim are the star trends of the fall fashion stage, I’ve been pining for a new accessory: a vintage-style ID bracelet, preferably something gold, chunky, and used. After spotting versions in Elle and at J.Crew and Endless.com, I went on the hunt. And thanks to the modern miracle known as eBay, I found precisely what I was looking for: a men’s bracelet for less than $30 and free from any engraving, though I did briefly consider upping the antiquarian factor by sporting a nameplate etched with “Bill.” But plain and simple won — and I’ll be pairing this bad boy with just about everything I own.
What about you, Bostonistas? Spotted any ID bracelets around town?
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Move over, crackle polish, there’s a new topcoat on our tips, and it has the luxe look of crocodile leather. I was never crazy about the shattered polish trend, but now, thanks to a sneak peek at Germany-based cosmetics company LCN’s newest polish line, my fingertips are looking like a shiny patent Birkin bag.
 Base coats, from left: LCN In Focus, LCN First Date, Borghese Palermo Plum, Sephora by OPI Metro Chic, Sephora by OPI Don't Feed the Hand Models. (Photo by Anne Vickman.) The polish works just like a crackle topcoat. I did a test run first, using five different base shades to see which one I liked best, and finally settled on LCN’s “In Focus,” a matte gold. After applying two coats, I waited four minutes before brushing on a medium coat of Croco Top in Ruby Forever so that the base would be dry, but still a little tacky. Not another four minutes went by before my nails bloomed into a reptilian pattern — one that felt decidedly classier than the jagged shards achieved with crackle topcoats. Continue reading “Testing: LCN’s Crocofever” »
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Editor’s note: Boston magazine is a Tent at Boston Fashion Week partner.
The much-anticipated Daniela Corte show Friday night at the Tent was a perfect finale to Boston Fashion Week. The collection was beautiful, bold, and sexy. Take a look at the fun mixed prints, sheer fabrics, and slimming silhouettes that made this show truly shine.
 Continue reading “Boston Fashion Week: Daniela Corte” »
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 Photograph courtesy of Dolce Vita Thanks to a recent move, I know exactly how many pairs of shoes I own. (Hint: A lot.) And yet, as soon as I saw these DV by Dolce Vita suede pumps, I knew I’d be buying them as soon as the next payday rolled around. The chunky, sculptured heel lends visual interest (and hopefully eliminates teetering), and the lipstick-red hue will add the perfect punch to everything from neutrals to fall’s richer hues. Do they remind me ever so subtly of lady-clown shoes? Possibly. But a mini circus on my feet? That makes me like these babies even more.
$99, dolcevita.com.
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 Photos by Lisa Richov
With August coming to an end, style for the upcoming season is on my mind. I spotted these two girls rocking a few of fall’s best trends: colored jeans, stacks of bangles, knit sweaters, and structured messenger bags. Add a chic cropped jacket or long blazer in materials like leather or fur, and you’ll be well on your way to a perfect, polished autumn look.
Rebecca Shait (left), student, Newton:
Do you read any fashion blogs?
My favorites right now are Jak and Jil and Sea of Shoes.
Who are your fashion icons?
Rachel Bilson, Anne Hathaway, Kate Middleton, and Rachel Zoe.
Rachel Davidson (right), student, Newton:
What is your favorite fall trend?
Colored jeans!
If you won a million-dollar shopping spree at any store, where would you shop?
Bloomingdale’s or Cusp.
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The fall fashion pipeline is trending in several different directions, but the one I’m really chuffed about is polka dots. They’ve been spotted (teehee) all over, including the runways of a multitude of designers like Lanvin, Gucci, Diane von Furstenburg, and Christian Dior. I’ve always had a fondness for a well-done polka-dot print (swiss dots, in particular): It’s at once classic yet whimsical; geometric yet wearable. And props to Marc Jacobs for a particularly ravishing collection. Scroll through for our faves from his Fall 2011 collection and then tell us in the comments below: Will you be hopping on the polka-dot wagon?
Marc by Marc Jacobs, 81 Newbury St., 617-425-0404, marcjacobs.com.
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 Photo courtesy of Anne Vickman. Since testing out the now-overplayed feather trend and discovering its dark side, I’ve been hunting for a more environmentally responsible yet equally fun way to jazz up my locks—one that doesn’t involve the equally tired ombre look. Enter color flashes, which cropped up at this year’s fall fashion shows and have been spotted on celebs like Lauren Conrad, Katy Perry, and in Britney’s latest video. So I made plans to hit up Naz Kupelian’s eponymous salon in Lexington for some rock-star hair streaks.
I’m as chicken as it gets when it comes to changing my ‘do — as evidenced by the nightmare I had the night before my appointment, which involved my locks turning a horrendous shade of platinum. Kupelian quickly put my fears at bay by explaining that the tint he uses, which comes in brilliant hues like fuchsia, red, orange, and hot pink, fades after about two weeks — perfect for a dye-phobe like me. Continue reading “Trend Watch: Hair Color Flashes” »
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