For Petite Sake » Designers

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MICHAEL KORS!

Kim — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:14:19 +0000

Happy 30th Anniversary to one of my favorite fashion designers, Michael Kors! Kors, a recent winner of the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award, is celebrating 3 decades of success in the fashion industry. Kors has always been my favorite judge on Project Runway. Since he is actually a designer himself, he pays extra attention to detail and can envision how REAL women can wear (or not wear in many cases) the runway looks. This fashion icon is clearly still at the top of his game. Nobody does “sporty chic” better than Michael Kors. Kudos to Kors for being one of the few top fashion designers who produces his line in petite sizes. Michael Kors Petites can be found at Macy’s, Nordstrom, and zappos.com.

IS MADONNA’S “MATERIAL GIRL” FOR GROWN-UPS?

Kim — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 20:02:38 +0000

There has been a ton of hype leading up to the launch of 5′4″ Madonna’s new clothing line “Material Girl.” The collection debuted at 200 Macy’s stores on August 3. I finally made it to my local Macy’s yesterday to check out all the fuss. Here are my observations.

I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of merchandise offered at the suburban Orlando store. Although the ”Material Girl” collection was definitely designed for the teen/tween market, I found that there was something for everyone. I would definitely wear the short black jacket with organza floral pin ($36), ballet flats ($19.95), and studded tank tops ($22). Correction – I would wear these items if they FIT, which they did not. The line is clearly cut for a tall, slender build, not a petite frame. The sleeves on the jacket were inches too long. However, my 5′8″ Madonna-loving friend Yvette looked great in the olive capri pants.

There is no doubt that “Material Girl” is a Junior line. The prints are very youthful – hearts, stars, and skulls. The clothing features lots of metal studs, hook and eye closures, lace, and fishnet trims. No one over a certain age is likely to wear the lycra bandeau tops, stretch tank dresses, studded leggings, pleather bike shorts, or “Who’s that Girl” inspired netted tutu skirts. The quality seems a bit cheap but so are the prices, ranging from $5 to $36. You get what you pay for. Overall, Madonna’s new line is edgy, fun, and flirty just like the Material Girl.

Franceska and the Material Girls

PROJECT RUNWAY’S PETITE FRIENDLY JUDGE

Kim — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:57:39 +0000

I am a huge fan of Project Runway and thrilled to see it back. Who doesn’t love Heidi Klum and Nina Garcia certainly has lots of style, but my favorite judge is Michael Kors because he designs one of my favorite lines. I especially love him because he offers his line in petite sizes.

Since Michael Kors is actually a designer himself, he pays attention to details and can envision how real women can wear (or not wear) the runway looks. Last week when he told Ari her dress looked like a disco soccer ball, I thought to myself – what a perfect description!

You can find Michael Kors petite line at Macy’s in sizes 2-14P and PXS-PL. Favorite early fall styles include a black wide leg pant in poly/rayon and animal print tops with interesting sleeve treatments.

In fashion, one day you’re in and the next day you’re out. Let’s all hope that ”for petite sake,” Michael Kors stays in for a very long time.

Featured Top: Michael Kors snake print elbow sleeve top $69.50 paints strong vertical lines on the petite figure. Available at www.macys.com.