2013 Style Archive Stories

A playground, I believe, should serve the interests of both parent and child Therefore, while some mothers like to take their children to the park, I prefer the mall. It started off like any other day. I chased my young toddler around Fashion Island for several hours, and managed to avoid another incident at the enticing koi pond (the fish are n

My cousin wore clear shoes to my wedding. I remember the moment when they first caught my eye. My two bridesmaids/girlfriends huddled around me and whispered “plastic shoes” to me under my veil. They then proceeded to be apologetic on behalf of my cousin’s sacrilegious fashion choice, especially on such an auspicious day.

PHOTOGRAPHER: James CantSTYLIST: Jennifer Smit at Aubri BalkPROPS STYLIST: Jaimi Holker at Aubri BalkMAKE-UP: Kerrie Urban at Exclusive ArtistsHA

I’m suffering from “Downton Abbey” withdrawal. What’s a girl to do on a Sunday night anymore? And although I watched every episode in my pajamas, the PBS TV series makes me want to step back into a time when people changed into formal clothes for dinner. I realize the chances are slim that I’d be upstairs rather tha

February 10 marks the beginning of the Chinese calendar and fashion’s celebration of its 2013 icon – the snake. Serpent-inspired dresses, jackets, shoes, and jewelry have slithered into stores this month, wrapped in skins of leather, silk, gold, silver, and diamonds. This New Year is all about the sixth sign of the Chines