Left to right: Balmain RTW spring 2013, Missoni RTW spring 2o13, Moschino RWT 2013 There’s nothing like a detox to rejuvenate your mood, and this season, collections have been cleansed of noisy clashing graphic prints and the saturated colour pops that punctuated fall. Romanced by broderie anglaise and pretty filigree, (continued…)
After months of counting down, the start of festival season finally gets underway with Coachella this coming weekend. Super exciting, right? If you’re like us and you’re a last minute packer, you may or may not be freaking out. Not sure what to wear for a weekend filled with scorching (continued…)
lthough we’re a long way from the farm or the polo fields, we’re literally seeing horses everywhere. With their strong muscular curves and luxuriously long locks, it’s no surprise that the fashion world has taken a strong liking to the graceful and beautiful creatures. From equestrian style to western influences (continued…)
ven though St. Patrick’s Day is over, we’re still feeling in the glamorous green spirit. And like Pantone, who crowned the emerald hue the color of the year, we’ve got love for green, too. But our love doesn’t stop at emerald. This season, we’re about all the shades of green, (continued…)
ove over minimalism, opulent dressing is the new directive – that is, according to the spring/summer 2013 runways. The baroque trend had its big moment for fall/winter 2012, and now, as the weather begins to get warmer and hemlines get shorter, the rich, ornate print is back like never before. (continued…)
Left to right: Jenny Packham RTW Spring 2013, Charlotte Ronson RTW Spring 2013, Chanel RTW Spring 2013 (Kati Nescher for VIVA) Polka dots are everywhere. They’re graphic and bold, eye-catching and playful – the perfect antidote to the dreary winter months. Style starlets like Kristen Bell, Emma Roberts, Gwen Stefani, Jessica Alba (continued…)
Footwear · Spotlight Feature · Style
Left to right: Blumarine, Fendi, Lanvin We’re seriously crushing on super-stylish ankles boots this season. We love the ultra-versatile bootie because you can wear them with anything and to anything– weekends, meetings, dinner dates and post work hangouts, you name it. Really, the possibilities are endless! Ankle booties, also sometimes called (continued…)
Party season is officially upon us! Which is quite possibly MO’s favorite time of year because we can apologetically wear sparkles, sequins, metallics and glitter. Winter 12/13 collections were filled with glam and glitz replete with show-stopping designs from Versace, Zac Posen, Balmain and Moschino, among many others. From sparkling (continued…)
If you’ve been following our fashion editors, you’ll know that we love us a good bargain. And when it comes to our fashion finds, we like to mix it up, with both investment pieces and some not-so-investment pieces. In our experience, finding good fast fashion pieces on the cheaps is (continued…)
Climb the fashion ranks this season with fall’s strong, military trend. The fall runways provided a plethora of army greens and uniform detailing as well as glam fabrics, which is perfect for taking your look from day to night effortlessly. Looks were spotted on the runways of Topshop Unique, Max (continued…)
From nubby wools to buttery leather to baroque embellishments, the dazzling assortment of textures that hit the Fall/Winter runways marked the onset of one of our favorite trends this season. Gareth Pugh incorporated stunning textured leather looks into his designs, Anna Sui amped up her collection with sparkling embellishments and (continued…)
If you thought the flowy, ultra-feminine maxi dress was just for breezy summers on the beach, think again. This winter, go for long dress hems to perfect your daytime look. The maxi-dress strikes the right grunge/glamour balance and keeps those legs warm. With all those extra perks (besides being gloriously (continued…)
It’s close to winter and the weather outside is almost frightful. During the colder months of the year, leather goes way beyond the biker jacket. Key pieces with delicate details such as subtle piping and leather piecework have already begun to make strong appearances in fashion. Yves Saint Laurent, Acne, (continued…)
Like 80s industrial band Ministry, for us, everyday is Halloween. And for fall, the runways were singing the same tune. Storm-cloud colors, crucifix motifs and a lithe silhouette lent themselves to a moody, gothic vibe. Leather, lace and sheer, red wine-stain lipstick, were all over the runways at Versace, Givenchy and (continued…)
This time of year, it’s hard to not get caught up in the Halloween spirit, but getting dressed in costume isn’t for everyone. You can still get dressed up without having to labor over the perfect costume and the work that putting it together entails. Head-to-toe orange and black can (continued…)
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