You Should Know: Wendel Johnston

So the chill has definitely set it, and if you're a guy, you might be a bit confused as to what you can rock to differentiate yourself from the collared shirt, plain jacket masses.
For a chic look, check out jackets by Wendel Johnston:
Specializing in tailored jackets with edge, Johnston fashions hooded wool creations in colors ranging from deep brown to black, along with classics patterned jackets (think pinstripes) chic-ified with piping on lapels and pockets:
Even John Legend is a fan!
If you want to add a bit of urban edge to your ho hum wardrobe, visit www.wendeljohnston.com for information. If you're in NYC, you're in luck! Visit his stand every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11-6:30pm at Saint Patrick's Old Cathedral Outdoor Market at Prince Street between Mulberry & Mott.
Tell him I sent you!
Bisous!

Designer Spotlight: Leon Curry for Ellie Owen

Hey!
So before Fashion Week begins and we get lost in the chaos of established designers, I wanted to put you on to up-and-comer Leon Curry...
... 22 year old designer and creator of the Ellie Owen line:
A political science major at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Leon taught himself to sew at the age of 15, and quickly began making his collection of sophisticated yet sexy dresses and separates for the saucy set....
...inspired by his mother, who he says is, "...Always well put together and doesn’t follow the trends," Leon describes the Ellie Owen women as someone dynamic, multifaceted, and fresh...
Leon's just getting started, but he says, "Upon graduation this year I intend to move to New York to expand my line. My goal is to show in Mercedes Benz fashion week in New York and sell my clothes in retailers’ world wide." His dream also includes diffusion lines, fragrances, and bags. We'll keep an eye out!
Seems Aubrey is a fan!
Contact Leon and see more of his fabulous creations at www.myspace.com/ldc86 .
Smootches!

Designer Spotlight: Melody Ehsani

Hey!
This week has been pretty nuts (in the most fabulous way)!
But even with all the madness, I still take time to bring you trend lovers some fashion goodness! Today, I wanted to spotlight designer Melody Ehsani:
A Los Angeles native of Persian descent, her eye catching shoes, earrrings, and rings have been seen on several urban fabulous celebs including Rihanna...
Alicia Keys...
...Kelis...
...Erykah Badu...
...and Nas...
Originally in law school, Melody followed her heart, leaving her corporate courses to take classes at the Art Center College of Design...
She hit the ground designing tour merchandise for Prince, and hasn't stop running ever since, creating jewelry and accessories for videos, red carpet events, and photo shoots.
More than just jewelry, Ehsani designs shoes as well...
Hot!
Her designs are surprisingly affordable, with earrings starting at $48 (for Kelis' earrings), rings starting at $25, and those lovely shoes averaging about $120 a pop. Not bad!
For more info and to purchase, visit her online store at www.melodyehsani.com or at myspace at www.myspace.com/joonlife.
Smootches!