Perfect Tote Bag

These tote bags from the Gap are perfect for weekend getaways. They are roomy enough to fit your essentials and a great shape to grab and go. They come in some fun colors too like this plum. $34.00

New Collection of Jewelry by Bonbon Oiseau

Brooklyn based jewelry line Bonbon Oiseau has released a new line of Pacific Northwest inspired jewelry. Bonbon Oiseau is known for their innovative charming pieces and this new ethnic inspiration is really cool. Shown La Push Earrings in Turquoise $194.

Latest Accessory - The Cape

As the weather starts to warm up, we are looking to shed those winter coats. However, it is not summer yet and we still need a layer of warmth. The California Cape by American Apparel is the perfect solution. $65

Spring - Summer 2009 Trend. Fashionable Overalls.

<
Fashion tendency keeps gladdening us with new TRENDS. Overall a new fashion trend of Spring - Summer 2009 ! This season an overall is for the all cases. Blue denim overall is for business noon, an overall made from silk is for cocktail party, an overall from variegated silk is for party in your garden. It is a good alternative to dresses. Overalls are as self-sufficient as dresses but look much more defiant than dresses.

See Fashionable Overalls Gallery below. Click image to enlarge.

Summer silk overall Leonard

Green cocktail overall Pucci

Denim everyday overall DKNY

Silk evening overall BCBG

Smart red overall Salvatore Ferragamo

Light summer overall Moschino Cheap & Chic

Chic evening overall Chloe

Moroccan Inspired Style at ShopBop

The editors at Shopbop have composed these sophisticated Moroccan inspired looks. Shop the looks here.

Topshop Prepares to Open New York

The style spies over at Racked have reported that the signs are down at the new Topshop location in SOHO and racks of clothes are already starting to appear. The anticipation builds just in time for some new spring purchases.

Adorable New Shoe Brand Marais USA

I came across this adorable new show brand Marais USA. These Mulberry flats come in fun spring colors and are only $55. Check out other styles at Marais USA. Most styles not available until May.

Contrary to popular belief...

HG and I did not get into a fight and decided to stop working together on I am Fashion and started our own blogs instead. (Even our mutual friends wondered about it!) We still email each other daily about the intricate details of our lives and random thoughts we have, and feel extremely empty when the other is away and has no access to the internet. When I freak out, she is the first person I call and she is still my maid of honor when I fantasize about my wedding. Our reasons for closing down I am Fashion still stands, though I do think that my later rationalization of it in this blog is a better articulation of how we feel.

As for us continuing to blog even more regularly than before, I attribute it to the "newness" of our blogs. Starting a new blog is like starting a relationship. At the beginning everything is new and exciting as you get to know the other person and watch your relationship grow and mature. Every up and every down is a significant moment. Then the honeymoon phase eventually wears off and you reach a happy medium, where your relationship becomes a part of your daily life. With any luck, you will live happily ever after in this state with a few surprises here and there to spice up the norm. If not, your relationship will wane and you grow apart, eventually deciding that you are both better off parting ways.

Clearly I'm in the honeymoon phase. We are starting to explore new things together, trying to figure out what works best for the both of us. Every new post is an adventure. Every comment and email is exciting. I want to spend every moment of everyday with it, checking on its progress i.e. stalking the traffic, the incoming and outgoing links etc. It's an exhilarating feeling that I'd almost forgotten about!

Analogy aside, it is heartwarming to read everyone's encouraging comments and to know that we were able to leave a small footprint on some people's lives. We appreciate your support and remember that we've not left the blogging world for good. Come visit us some time at our new blogs -(Find the links to our new blogs in the post below). We miss you guys!

Contrary to popular belief...

HG and I did not get into a fight and decided to stop working together on I am Fashion and started our own blogs instead. (Even our mutual friends wondered about it!) We still email each other daily about the intricate details of our lives and random thoughts we have, and feel extremely empty when the other is away and has no access to the internet. When I freak out, she is the first person I call and she is still my maid of honor when I fantasize about my wedding. Our reasons for closing down I am Fashion still stands, though I do think that my later rationalization of it in this blog is a better articulation of how we feel.

As for us continuing to blog even more regularly than before, I attribute it to the "newness" of our blogs. Starting a new blog is like starting a relationship. At the beginning everything is new and exciting as you get to know the other person and watch your relationship grow and mature. Every up and every down is a significant moment. Then the honeymoon phase eventually wears off and you reach a happy medium, where your relationship becomes a part of your daily life. With any luck, you will live happily ever after in this state with a few surprises here and there to spice up the norm. If not, your relationship will wane and you grow apart, eventually deciding that you are both better off parting ways.

Clearly I'm in the honeymoon phase. We are starting to explore new things together, trying to figure out what works best for the both of us. Every new post is an adventure. Every comment and email is exciting. I want to spend every moment of everyday with it, checking on its progress i.e. stalking the traffic, the incoming and outgoing links etc. It's an exhilarating feeling that I'd almost forgotten about!

Analogy aside, it is heartwarming to read everyone's encouraging comments and to know that we were able to leave a small footprint on some people's lives. We appreciate your support and remember that we've not left the blogging world for good. Come visit us some time at our new blogs -(Find the links to our new blogs in the post below). We miss you guys!

Mike & Chris Denim Jacket

This jacket is so cute! It is the perfect weight for summer and spring. Easily paired with flowery dresses and skirts. I love the retro crosshatch pattern. $345 (ouch!) at Singer 22.

Praire Shirts by Eskell and 30% Off Sale

Soft and feminine these vintage inspired praire shirts by Eskell are 30% off at Le Train Bleu Enter "lucky" at check out now through March 23rd.

Pretty Pastels from J.Crew

I love this pretty soft collection of things by J.Crew.

Aveeno Nourish Hair Product Give Away

The AVEENO® NOURISH+ Hair Care Collection is the first ever hair care line from AVEENO, and FashionPlate readers are among the first to try the products before they become available to the public in late April!

AVEENO® NOURISH+ Hair Care Collection is a revolutionary hair care line from AVEENO® that combines nature + science to nourish damaged hair back to life in just three washes. The AVEENO NOURISH+ Hair Care Collection sponsored the glam.com VIP Touch Up Lounge with Ken Paves at the Leeza Gibbons Oscar party.

Two lucky FashionPlate readers will win: 2 AVEENO NOURISH+ Shampoos, 1 AVEENO® NOURISH+ Conditioner and 1 AVEENO® NOURISH+ Condition Leave-In Treatment. All you have to do to enter is emaill me at fashionplateblog@yahoo.com why you should receive these products - points for creativity! In your email also please include your mailing address.

Woman Dress - 3

By Avip Driesner Collection

This superbly Design from Avip Driesner

Gorgeously designed, it has half length sleeves which flare out with pleating, brought in by a stitched band

The sleeves are triple hemmed to add even more texture

The shirt fastens with five buttons at the front

This dress fully lined , V neck and this dress sell with the waist band

look great used for office hours or party..!!

Code: WD 3.1

Colour: Black, material: Chiffon and satin includibg belt

Size: M, L, XL, and XXL

Code: WD 3. 1 from the back

Code: WD 3.2

Colour: Green, size: M, L, XL

Material:soft Cotton

really comfortable to wear!!

Code: WD 3.3

Colour: black and white, size: M, L, XL

Material: Cotton strect with satin

really comfortable to wear!!

this dress is really beautiful and rare!!

Code: WD 3.4

Colour: Green, size: M, L, XL

colour Blue

Material: Cotton with satin

really comfortable to wear!!

this dress is really beautiful and rare!

Boyfriend Jeans for Spring

These baggy torn up boyfriend are the latest trend and are popping up in store windows all over new york. Pair with a feminine shirt and shoes so as not to overkill on the "boyfriend" aspect. Shown available at Shopbop.

Spring 2009 Fashion Trends. Leather Leggings. HOW TO WEAR LEATHER PANTS (trousers) CORRECTLY.

<
Okay, rent is always a worthy cause, but, to be honest our regrets to liquid latex leggings. If you can swing it, don't neglect an opportunity. No other article of clothing on earth ccould give you the same heady wild-child feel as slipping on a pair of skintight (real) black leather pants.

They suck you up and in, and have the power to transform even the squarest, boring librarian into a sexy Viper Room-trawling, crazy-hot mess. Alexander Wang's paper-thin, curve-huggers from his spring 2009 show are a rock-n-roll fantasy come true and worth every penny.

But the one thing you have to know is that with this fabulous power comes responsibility as well. There are a couple of things to remember: The nature of leather is that it will stretch out. So, if you can wriggle your way into them, buy one size smaller, because they will expand, and there's no getting around that. And find yourself a tailor who can take in leather pants. Before you sit down, pull up the knees, so that you don't have horrible sagging old-lady knees later.

Also, keep the leather supple by buffing it with mink oil and a soft cloth. We are hesitant to issue any sort of rules about how to wear them, but remember, such a statement-making piece of clothing also sort of magnifies whatever you pair it with, If you ever wear them with Converse and you will look like a Ramone. If you wear them with fancy heels, you will look like some renegade socialite attempting to be "downtown".

So try to dress very simply, carefully, and most importantly, in whatever you are the most comfortable in.

Sexy Slips at Vicrorias Secret

Victoria Secret has been bringing back romantic sexy styles. Lately, their designs seem to have more of a European style which I much rather prefer than say hot pink leopard.

Elke Kramer Jewerly

Elke Kramer's spring collection of handmade resin jewelry is really unique. The Sydney based designers goemetric patterns come in fun funky colors.

Alexander McQueen for Target

I must say I am a little underwhelmed by the new Alexander McQueen collection for Target. I usually love Alexander McQueens edgy style. But I don't see anything from this collection that I would actually buy.

Eco Fashion by Lara Miller

Fresh bright colors and organic cotton are the secret ingredients to Lara Miller's line. Fun petal sleeves on the Madison Dress $198 and dramatic tiering on the Tiered Ronnie Dress $297. Both are available at Nimli.

Inspiring Lavender

I am feeling inspired by this dusky lavender color for Spring. Dress by BCBG and bag by Kooba both available at BlueFly.