sprite style

add some bubbly fresh, crispy flavours to your style and instantly wash away the winter blues.

-- neon. Marc Jacobs' stinky rat t-shirts come in the perfect colours. I wear his t-shirts when I exercise, as added prevention from reckless cars whilst biking or running and affectionately refer to them as "construction cone orange", "electric tennis ball green", "oh-my-god, that's bright yellow", and "hyper pigmentation pink". Layer these colours with your tone-on-tone khaki, gray, or black, and you'll be set for an incredible night out. Just remember: limit the use of these intense shades or you'll end up looking more billboard and less Beverly Hills.


-- prints. Floral, animal, geometric, haphazard. Channel your inner Missoni, Roberto Cavalli, Etro, and DvF. Even conservative brands like Theory have invited themselves to the printed party. Pair a fantastic tie-dye printed blouse under a blazer for work, and then swap out the dress pants / skirt for your favourite skinny gray denim, and you're instantly transformed from business power to social star.


-- check out these brands, too: Isabel Marant, Cathy Waterman, and Hoorsenbuhs.

a fashion mental case

I think something is really wrong with me. Yesterday, whilst listening to the BBC world service radio, I thought the economic report on energy and commodities was saying that Diesel and Energie jeans would be experiencing a price increase.

Then, last night I had a dream. Apparently Marc Jacobs, Diane von Furstenberg, John Varvatos, and Mason Martin Margiela were all on my mind. Because in my dream, walking through a department store and noticed a brand I had never seen. It was called Madi Vavela. And it was the love child dream project of the foursome to create a one-time line of the best of the best clothing. With the vivid colour of DvF, the playful energy of Marc, the vintage inspiration and character of Varvatos, and the absolute best fabrics and simplistic construction of MMM.

It took me at least a half hour to decide what I was going to wear today, because nothing was as good as Madi Vavela. So, in case Marc, Diane, John, or Martin are reading this - get on the ball, my friends! I need something to wear.

the party girls

Coco Chanel has no doubt been one of the most influential players in the luxury fashion arena. Mademoiselle Chanel was so poignant with her design and equally as powerful with her insights as well. "Fashion is architecture: it is a matter of proportions" and "A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous" are two of my favourite Cocoisms.

Tis the season to be jolly...and fashionable. It's been a rough year for many. Whether economically, emotionally, employment related, or even everything, we've all had some sort of accident or blunder or challenge. And now it's time to put on a happy face, your party dress, and ring in 2011 with optimism and positivity.


I'm loving this entire outfit.

Joie Storm Somerville jacket(US$748) in luscious lambskin is the perfect way to add some fashion funk to any wardrobe, from basic denim and plain white t, to this incredibly fabulous and flirtatious Indigo Belle skirt (US$385) by fashion icon Diane von Furstenberg. Time Square's New Year's crystal ball isn't the only thing that sparkles at holiday, especially when you're rocking this White Sparkle tank by Velvet (US$54). The smoothness of the luxe leather, coupled with the volume of the skirt, and the sparkle of the tank brings the perfect mix of tantalizing texture.

And don't freak out about staying fabulous and frugal! These XL Crystal Earrings are just US$90 and this Vita Fede white and gunmetal bracelet can play double duty as a choker for just US$182. And don't forget that every girl-on-the-go needs her essentials close at hand, so this Linea Pelle Grey Dylan Folding Tote (US$535) is the perfect marriage of design and function.

This incredible look is styled by Tanis Milicevic and are available at her modelcitizen boutiques.