Fashion

By Hilary Latos

Accessories
Watch for the return of lady like accessories like hats, structured purses, cap toe pointy shoes, and architectural statement jewelry. Lia Sophia showed Art Deco inspired rock crystal statement necklaces that are a perfect complement with Fall’s palette.

By Hillary Latos

More than just your classic fashion designer and model as muse tale, Sophie Theallet and Veronica Webb began their lifelong friendship as teenagers at the beginning of their careers in Paris. Veronica was Azzedine Alaia’s model and muse and Sophie was the designer. Prior to launching her eponymous line in 2007, Sophie mastered the design process from the kings of couture, namely Jean Paul Gaultier and Alaia. Since her debut, Sophie’s collections reflect her undeniably French aesthetic, combined with a striking use of color on sensual silhouettes, which were met with praise and recognition from fashion insiders and garnered the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund award in 2009. To this day, Veronica symbolizes the woman Sophie loves to dress, and Sophie’s creations embody the effortless and timeless elegance that Veronica loves to wear. We caught up with the designer and muse in Sophie’s studio as she was preparing her upcoming collection.

By Karen Loftus

Whatever the celeb, season or reason, this winter brush up on your Fashion ABC’s. A is for Accessories. A great, well-made accessory can last several seasons and can provide the perfect pop to your ensem, giving you that fashion finish. You can take a canvas of cotton to a whole other level with just the right layering of accessories. B is for Basics. Provide the classic canvas. The little black dress is iconic for a reason. It’s a basic with a world of possibilities. C is for character. Show a bit of your flavor and flare, your signature look as we may follow celeb trends, but we make them our own. Below are a few faves of the celeb set, a few fine fashion ABC’s so you can step out in style confidence this New Year.