Coutorture

Coutorture Community Must Reads 04/22/09 Earth Day Edition!

coutorture — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:05:06 -0700

The Budget Babe taught readers how to use a clothing swap website called Dig N Swap. ..

Style It recommended eco-friendly beauty offerings from Physician's Formula Organics.

Fashion Pad reported that off-price e-commerce site Gilt Groupe is also celebrating Earth Day.

The Smart Stylist created a round-up of eco-friendly fashion items available online.

Coutorture Community Must Reads 01/29/09

coutorture — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:56:51 -0800

Fashion Copious reports on the controversial CK Jeans video and campaign image that exploded on the internet today...

Eye4Style reviews a beach book focused on beauty...ah, if only we had a beach to go with it!

The Budget Babe takes a look-for-less approach to Keira Knightley's outfit at the Chanel couture show earlier this week.

Senora Cartera likens the stylishness of a Maison Martin Margiela clutch to that of plaid retainer.

Coutorture Community Must Reads 01/26/09

coutorture — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:01:40 -0800

The Budget Babe has the scoop on a pair of Abaete for Payless gladiator heels which retail for only 38 dollars.

Handmade Detroit makes Valentine's Day cards for Fred Flare's Valentines For A Cause promotion.

Shiny Squirrel loves the vibrant mixed prints in a photograph by William Eggleston.

The Shoe Goddess reports on the opening of a Browns concept store that will benefit shoe lovers worldwide.

Coutorture Community Must Reads 10/24/08

coutorture — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:04:12 -0700

We kindly request that you click over to our Network Partners before you close down the laptop for the weekend--we promise there is fashion yet to be had.

FashionFillers, put up some scans from the A/W 08 issue of Commons and Sense and boy does it make us nostalgic for the early-Madonna years. And lace gloves.

Makeup And Beauty Blog gives readers a lesson on how to wear red lipstick and which tubes will get you where you need to be.

It's been a while since we drooled over a pair of Blahniks but out Network Partner, Hello, Lover...Shoedaydreams (clearly not afraid of dropping a SATC reference here and there) brings us back.

And then she said something we all agreed with and wished we said ourselves, "If you've never worn a wig, you haven't lived.". The Budget Babe goes where Halloween will take us anyway.

Knotty Girl

coutorture — Tue, 06 May 2008 08:27:43 -0700

There is only so much interest you can add to a shoe before the design feels overburdened. The knot is a classic and versatile accoutrement much beloved by shoe designers of all stripes. Community member the Budget Babe is working to find alternatives to Diane Von Furstenberg's Love Knot Sandal (we say at $240 just go for it) but once we saw the knotted designers we were off on a shopping spree. Fendi's Runway Metallic Cage heel has subtle knot detailing on an otherwise unsubtle heel and the Dior Samourai Japanese Knot Platform Sandal has enough detailed knots to make any sailor proud. For More Blogger Shoutouts

The Budget Babe Shoutout: Anoraks For Spring

coutorture — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:47:16 -0700

Our network partner,The Budget Babe, knows that the exclamation point to any seasonal wardrobe is its outerwear. She, therefore, got all up in arms about this season's anoraks. Yes, it is a Dad jacket. Yes, it can be horribly unflattering if not styled properly and bought in an appropriate size but, baby, worn well, it's a very chic 'neighborhood' look. The fact of the matter is, sometimes it rains and though a Burberry trench gets you right through those breezy mid-season days, it doesn't repel water. Granted, nor do all anoraks. The point is, the ever-powerful concept of utility has resurrected this outerwear shape and it's here to stay. Though some designers experiment with fabrics not quite as functional (see the Peter Som example below) its popularity pivots on the necessity for a lightweight, rain-friendly, coat for jenas-and-a-tshirt days. Check out some of our favorites in addition to a roundup of The Budget Babe's picks.