isn’t it iconic? ~ ‘crush on you’

May 2, 2013 in Stop Look & Listen

The Jets “Crush on You” The Jets are a family musical group from the mid-west who had a string of hit songs throughout the mid to late-80s.

t.rex ‘jeepster’ ~ isn’t it iconic?

March 20, 2013 in Sharp-Dressed Men, Stop Look & Listen

Marc Bolan, “Jeepster” “Jeepster” was the second single off of T.Rex’s 1971 breakthough album, Electric Warrior. A rockabilly-esque ode to a foxy lady, “Jeepster” was not a favorite of singer
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dressing the part ~ two for the road

March 13, 2013 in Costume Party, Stop Look & Listen

One of the more upbeat collections presented during an uncharacteristically dark spring show season belonged to Moschino. A kaleidoscopic grab bag of kicky florals, sprightly shifts, candy stripes, and goggle
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downton abbey’s exquisite head gear

February 6, 2013 in Costume Party, Stop Look & Listen

One of the most satisfying things to come from being a loyal fan of “Downton Abbey“ (besides hearing what notable quotable will spew forth from the Dowager) is watching how
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seafarer brings back the 70′s with flare

January 30, 2013 in She's Got the Look, Stop Look & Listen

Let’s face it, skinny jeans are stubborn. They just don’t seem to be going anywhere, no matter how tightly we close our eyes and beg the universe to banish them.
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‘ain’t 2 proud 2 beg’: isn’t it iconic?

January 23, 2013 in Stop Look & Listen

TLC “Ain’t 2 Proud 2 Beg” “Ain’t 2 Proud 2 Beg” was the very first single from TLC, one of the most commercially successful all-girl groups in the history of
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‘the carrie diaries’ in review

January 16, 2013 in Costume Party, Stop Look & Listen

In theory, “The Carrie Diaries” should be a real stinker. The lead actress looks nothing like a young Sarah Jessica Parker. The fashion isn’t very period-accurate. Carrie’s family situation doesn’t
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“in vogue” in review

December 17, 2012 in Photo Play, Stop Look & Listen

It’s been one busy season for the Vogue magazine family. First there was the fantastic documentary, Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel, followed by the biography, Empress of Fashion:
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‘deeper and deeper’: isn’t it iconic?

December 3, 2012 in Costume Party, Stop Look & Listen

Madonna, “Deeper and Deeper” Madonna will forever be associated with 1980′s pop culture and music; the convergence of her early career with the phenomenal success of MTV, who played her
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tuned into fashion: house of style

October 19, 2012 in Stop Look & Listen

This is the second installment of our new series, “Tuned Into Fashion” where we revisit the fashion television programs from years gone by, the shows that really, truly mattered.

how to altuzarra’s maritime bohemian look (and keep piggy bank happy)

October 12, 2012 in She's Got the Look, Stop Look & Listen

One of the most well-received lines for Fall 2012 was that of Joseph Altuzarra. And rightfully so. The celebrated fashion phenom, who was introduced to a mainstream retail crowd through
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tuned into fashion: style with elsa klensch

October 9, 2012 in She's Got the Look, Stop Look & Listen

Back in the spring, while we were reluctantly dropping a few IQ points trying to get through an episode of “Fashion Star”, we lamented the current dearth of quality fashion
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