Blogs by Kate

Help Wanted in the Fashion Department

Tuesday 16th February 2010

In true New York fashion, my life has changed more dramatically in the past three days than it has in the entire four weeks since I’ve been here. Here’s the breakdown: on Tuesday I interviewed for a job, got it on Thursday, and start on Monday. To say my life has been a...

Back to Basics in NYC

Monday 7th December 2009

Having recently secured an internship in New York beginning in January, it looks like my new year will be unfolding in a city that couldn't be less like my own. Even though London was definitely a shift, New York's extremely intense nature offers quite the contrast from the laid back style of the...

Dyer's Remorse

Tuesday 22nd September 2009

Buyer’s remorse is something we’ve all encountered. That awful, horrible feeling that you encounter after you purchase something you can’t a) afford b) wear or c) return. But what about dyer’s remorse? That all too uncomfortable regret resulting from a decision to dye your hair from your naturally high-lighted brunette hue to one...

Staying Chic in Sin City

Wednesday 26th August 2009

Whenever someone mentions going to Vegas I instantly think ‘tacky’: casinos with cheesy themes and even cheesier guests, ‘All You Can Eat Buffets’ (I know, very American) featuring tons of spandex-clad Texans, sequins everywhere. But despite the fact that I prefer fashion forward ensembles to those that boast more glitter than a disco...

The New Yorker’s Approach to Fashion

Wednesday 12th August 2009

New Yorkers are notorious slaves to fashion. And my recent holiday to NYC only confirmed this notion when, despite the stifling humidity, natives to the Big Apple still donned primarily black ensembles. Black is definitely back (if it ever left at all!) in the New Yorker's wardrobe. And no, it's not employed in...

Carried Away By Hemingway

Friday 24th July 2009

My life has been changing fast since getting back home to L.A. Traffic on the 405 has replaced the overpacked tube during a summer heat wave on my “Things I hate most list”, days spent lounging in Hyde Park are now spent tanning on Zuma beach, and now, rather than write about fashion...

Embellish Your Heart Out

Wednesday 8th July 2009

You embellish resumes, anecdotes, and this season - your wardrobe. Since arriving state-side, I’ve seen copious amounts of beading and fringe adorning the ensembles of the most standout fashionistas along the streets of LA. Just last night in fact, I couldn’t believe the creative costumes being flaunted around the pool at The Roosevelt...

LA Bound from LDN Town

Tuesday 16th June 2009

It’s hard to believe that in less than two weeks from now, this London transplant will be heading back to her native Los Angeles. Soon, rather than browsing the charity shops in Portobello or reading in one of my favourite Prets, I’ll be sipping my Americano from Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf while...

Keep Covered with Added Drama

Tuesday 9th June 2009

Ok, I just have to rant for a moment: I’m so absolutely bothered by the copious amount of editorial coverage dedicated to healthy sun protection this time of year. It is as if every time we receive two days of sunshine in a row, every fashion magazine recites - “Wear sunscreen!” That’s all fine...

Put on the Neon...

Wednesday 3rd June 2009

Even though I've disparaged the look in the past, there’s no denying it: the 80s are back… and this time they’re showing staying power. Designer collections of both past and present have all been paying reverence to this era now for quite some time now. And whether it’s in the form of...

Cannes Travel Light (& Chic!)

Tuesday 26th May 2009

When I first found out that I’d be going to the Cannes Film Festival, my mind began to race… ‘WHAT SHOULD I PACK?’ Of course, glitz and glamour is completely expected of anyone deciding to make a pilgrimage to the South of France during the sacred festival, attracting A-list celebrities the world over....

Risk-Taking: Fashion Friend or Foe?

Tuesday 28th April 2009

Mischa Barton, Mary-Kate Olsen, and on rare occasions, Kate Moss, have all been criticised at one point or another for their lack of fashion acuity. However, rather than chastise their wardrobe faux pas, I suggest we embrace their innovation and applaud their valour. What these fashion crusaders have in common is a...

New York Hearts London

Wednesday 22nd April 2009

When I returned to LA after my first experience living in London, besides aching for Pret and Cafe Nero, I found myself in complete anguish after kissing my favourite UK retailer goodbye. Thankfully Topshop has since taken residence in the States, opening a new location in New York's trendy Soho neighbourhood. When I...

J'aime French Fashion

Friday 17th April 2009

Besides crepes and a general distaste for all things non-French, Paris is also famous for its completely chic fashion. Walk the streets of Saint Germain and the natives are distinct from the crowd by their picture perfect ensembles, a style that’s exclusive to the city. Being a complete Francophile, I've been taking notes...

East Meets West (Coast)

Wednesday 8th April 2009

Hailing from Los Angeles, I’ve always admired the chic sophistication of the East Coast and, more specifically, New York. Even though the cities share a country, when it comes to style, the similarities stop there. Each destination offers their own take on fashion and style, largely determined by the industry that dominates in...

A Penchant for Prints

Wednesday 1st April 2009

Personally, there’s nothing I like more than a bright printed blouse. Well, maybe that’s going a bit too far, as I’m sure there are a few things that surpass a great top on my “Things I Love About Life” list (Nutella and Gossip Girl being two of them), but in terms of my...

Blazers Bazaar

Wednesday 25th March 2009

Attribute it to the success of The Apprentice, or a gradual backlash against the brief revival of grunge from eras past, but the popularity of blazers this season is irrefutable. Appearing on almost every Spring ‘09 runway, from the scalloped-edged number on Chloé’s runway to Smythe’s light blue Boyfriend style, this trend is...

Pyjama Party

Wednesday 18th March 2009

Thanks to Dolce and Gabbana, as well as other A-List designers, staying in your pyjamas all day is no longer reserved for lazy Sundays and heiresses, but the new way to embrace one of Spring’s bravest trends. Instead of turning to nighties as inspiration, designers have instead embraced a more sophisticated approach to...

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