Articles tagged: fashion

fashion: Jeans: I'm skinny, but can I wear the skinny?

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Posted: Feb 28, 2010

Today's fashion & style question comes from Andrew in Ann Arbor. I've recently lost weight and now I can fit into my skinny jeans, but much to my distress I've lost weight (as typical) in ... Read more »

fashion: I've got a date, a wrinkled shirt, and no iron!

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Posted: Feb 19, 2010

Last month I asked for your fashion dilemmas, to put my expertise to the test. It's February, we just passed Valentines Day, so I guess this blog post is a tad premature, but I think ... Read more »

Got a fashion question? Send it to me!

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Posted: Jan 31, 2010

Have you ever found yourself in a fashion dilemma that you didn't know how to solve? Let's put my knowledge to the test. Ask me anything! Not that I claim to be the be all ... Read more »

A fashionable look back at 2009

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Posted: Jan 02, 2010

2009 was a pretty fantastic year for me. I full filled my dream of getting a degree in fashion design, from one of the greatest fashion schools in the country, and it was no walk ... Read more »

High fashion made affordable - Rodarte comes to Target

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Posted: Dec 18, 2009

The holidays are here, and if you're going to shop, now is the time. For the fashion fiend on your list, or feel you deserve a little gift of your own (I know I do!), ... Read more »

Spring 2010 Collection @ The Gallery Project

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Posted: Dec 13, 2009

The Gallery Project has a new exhibition which features artists as designers and social commentators. It's called Spring 2010 Collection and features the work of 27 local, regional, and national artists who have created pieces ... Read more »

Do we really need to worry about what to wear while shopping on Black Friday?

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Posted: Nov 26, 2009

I'm sitting on my couch, scouring the Internet for yet more info on Black Friday and trying to come to grips with getting up early - or not going to bed at all - so ... Read more »

Borrow designer clothes with 'Rent The Runway'

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Posted: Nov 10, 2009

The New York Times had an article in today's Technology section about a new concept called "Rent The Runway". Supposedly, it's like Netflix, for clothes. If you don't have the money to buy a couture ... Read more »

944 magazine: Local fashion designer Kelly Tinsley profiled

Posted: Nov 06, 2009

One of Kelly Tinsley's looks for 2009. The Ann Arbor-based designer was recently profiled for 944 Magazine.Fashion, entertainment and lifestyle publication 944 Magazine recently spoke with Kelly Tinsley, an Ann Arbor-based designer who studied at ... Read more »

Baby, it's cold outside. Where's your coat!?

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Posted: Nov 05, 2009

After a brief hiatus (aka Halloween MADNESS) , I'm back, and ready for some winter fashion discussion. The most important thing on all our minds should be outerwear. Luckily, it's not too bad out there ... Read more »

Nigerian Gele headwrapping workshop at AADL Traverwood

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Posted: Oct 20, 2009

I have one good winter hat that I picked up in a Wisconsin hat shop in 1991. This is the one hat that I have worn every day of every winter ever since. I love ... Read more »

It's my turn to wear The Jacket

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Posted: Oct 19, 2009

I have this great book someone got me a few years ago, called "Learning to Love You More" by Miranda July. It's a really cute quirkly little book that gives the reader these "tasks" to ... Read more »

Spotted on the streets

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Posted: Oct 11, 2009

My 'Spotted on the Streets' October fashionista is the fabulous Nani O. I spotted Nani in Depot Town and just knew right away she was my October fashion find. She is wearing an adorable 1950's ... Read more »

Fashion in Detroit, Day 2

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Posted: Oct 03, 2009

The second day of Fashion in Detroit was much more exciting. I don't know if it was because it seemed fuller, as most people probably had an easier time getting Friday off work than Thursday, ... Read more »

Fashion in Detroit, Day 1

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Posted: Oct 01, 2009

Today I was fortunate enough to be invited to attend Michigan's hottest new fashion movement - Fashion In Detroit, as a finalist in the local designer competition. I was one of three finalists nominated based ... Read more »