Stacia in Yogini Japan

Stacia's latest press comes from far away Japan and surprisingly, from a Japanese Yoga magazine. Who knew they had a Yogini magazine in Japan? Stacia goes namaste, Japanese style! As a yogini myself, I've always thought my comfy knitwear was perfect for après yoga and the Japanese agree as well. My favorite, versatile piece from the Town & Country group was recently featured in Japan's Yogini magazine (see pictured left) - the bamboo/cotton cocoon sweater. This super light-weight sweater is an update on the classic shrug, with its longer length, shawl collar, and cocoon sleeves. It's the ideal sweater to wrap yourself up in all year-around, and perfect for throwing on over your yoga attire after a blissful session. We still have some left online at www.shopstacia.com in Banyan, Haiku, and Seagrass so grab one while they're still in stock. And if you're in Japan by chance, you can check out our complete Fall collection at Barneys Japan, our new favorite retailer overseas!

Stacia in Yogini Japan

Stacia's latest press comes from far away Japan and surprisingly, from a Japanese Yoga magazine. Who knew they had a Yogini magazine in Japan? Stacia goes namaste, Japanese style! As a yogini myself, I've always thought my comfy knitwear was perfect for après yoga and the Japanese agree as well. My favorite, versatile piece from the Town & Country group was recently featured in Japan's Yogini magazine (see pictured left) - the bamboo/cotton cocoon sweater. This super light-weight sweater is an update on the classic shrug, with its longer length, shawl collar, and cocoon sleeves. It's the ideal sweater to wrap yourself up in all year-around, and perfect for throwing on over your yoga attire after a blissful session. We still have some left online at www.shopstacia.com in Banyan, Haiku, and Seagrass so grab one while they're still in stock. And if you're in Japan by chance, you can check out our complete Fall collection at Barneys Japan, our new favorite retailer overseas!

">>The Reunion<<"

Friday, 15.08.08

Trend Alert - Tot Style

My latest trend spotting happened by chance this past weekend at El Porto beach. I've noticed lately that my 4-year old son's playmate, Tess (3), has a natural knack for styling. It's scary to think that at three she's already expressing her own fashion sense and experimenting with clothes (her Mom says she insists on selecting her own "looks" each morning.) Her latest "look" and full-on trend statement will have the Roxy and Billabong designers clamoring for more.

Thanks to the surf industry, young girls and woman have been donning rash guards to achieve that surfer girl look. The rash guard is essentially a nylon t-shirt that's worn while surfing, boogie boarding, or just for that surfer wannabe look. I'm a big fan of the rash guard (I prefer Xcel Hawaii's version) because it keeps my Hawaiian blood warm in the cool California waters and it protects my skin from the sun. But unfortunately, the rash guard can cover up a woman's fabulous bikini. Women have worked so hard to find that perfect suit and to then cover it up in an unsightly, yet practical, nylon t-shirt is a sin. It took a 3-year old to solve that problem!

Tess, already at 3, has an impressive array of stylish bathing suits that would put my suits to shame. She is determined to show them off and not sacrifice fashion for warmth or sun protection. Solution: wear that fabulous halter swim top OVER the rash guard. How brilliant! As pictured above, Tess is sporting her plaid halter over her lavender Roxy rash guard. Why cover up that fabulous top, when you can layer your top over your sporty rash guard? I can just see Megan Abubo or Rochelle Ballard taking this trend to the world class circuit. They'll be rippin' it and shreddin' it with their Roxy-sponsored string bikini tops over top their sun-protecting rash guards - fashion and function. Soon all the Roxy girls from Malibu's Surfrider to Huntington Beach pier will be sporting this look.

My only suggestion, would be to get a slim fitting rash guard that fits super close to the body so the bikini top gets full attention. So keep a look out for this soon-to-be surf-inspired trend to hit the beaches and all brought to you by the creative, uninhibited style of a 3-year old tot!

Trend Alert - Tot Style

My latest trend spotting happened by chance this past weekend at El Porto beach. I've noticed lately that my 4-year old son's playmate, Tess (3), has a natural knack for styling. It's scary to think that at three she's already expressing her own fashion sense and experimenting with clothes (her Mom says she insists on selecting her own "looks" each morning.) Her latest "look" and full-on trend statement will have the Roxy and Billabong designers clamoring for more.

Thanks to the surf industry, young girls and woman have been donning rash guards to achieve that surfer girl look. The rash guard is essentially a nylon t-shirt that's worn while surfing, boogie boarding, or just for that surfer wannabe look. I'm a big fan of the rash guard (I prefer Xcel Hawaii's version) because it keeps my Hawaiian blood warm in the cool California waters and it protects my skin from the sun. But unfortunately, the rash guard can cover up a woman's fabulous bikini. Women have worked so hard to find that perfect suit and to then cover it up in an unsightly, yet practical, nylon t-shirt is a sin. It took a 3-year old to solve that problem!

Tess, already at 3, has an impressive array of stylish bathing suits that would put my suits to shame. She is determined to show them off and not sacrifice fashion for warmth or sun protection. Solution: wear that fabulous halter swim top OVER the rash guard. How brilliant! As pictured above, Tess is sporting her plaid halter over her lavender Roxy rash guard. Why cover up that fabulous top, when you can layer your top over your sporty rash guard? I can just see Megan Abubo or Rochelle Ballard taking this trend to the world class circuit. They'll be rippin' it and shreddin' it with their Roxy-sponsored string bikini tops over top their sun-protecting rash guards - fashion and function. Soon all the Roxy girls from Malibu's Surfrider to Huntington Beach pier will be sporting this look.

My only suggestion, would be to get a slim fitting rash guard that fits super close to the body so the bikini top gets full attention. So keep a look out for this soon-to-be surf-inspired trend to hit the beaches and all brought to you by the creative, uninhibited style of a 3-year old tot!

Old-Timers in Fashion

Every August I await baited breath for my September Vogue to arrive in the mail. It's a blessing and a curse. I also dread tackling the bible-sized magazine and having to sift through all the ads just to get to the good stuff. This time around, I was pleasantly surprised by the first 20 pages of Vogue. It was like flashing back in time to the early 90's in my old Parsons days. Familiar faces galore. Over a decade later, the super models have made a comeback. Naomi gracing the pages in a Yves Saint Laurent ad, Linda Evangelista posing for Prada, Claudia Schiffer working Chanel, Kate Moss looking all grown-up in Donna Karan, Christie Turlington smokey-eyed in an Escada ad, and even Amber Valletta and Kirsty Hume posing in a kitschy supermarket editorial. Boy do they look better than ever, thanks to Photoshop of course. It's refreshing for a change not to see the usual celebrity/actress toting a designer product in the pages of Vogue. It says a lot about the modeling industry - you're not necessarily a has-been after 35. It's harder to make a living as an actress in Hollywood at that age. These late 20th century super models have defied the odds and extended the longevity of their modeling careers, and not by becoming on-air personalities or reality TV show hosts. They're actually still modeling for world renown designers in Vogue for gods sake. It must be tough out there for the newbie models having to fight for a space in Vogue up against the old-timer super models with clout and the celebrity-driven world of leading actresses selling designer products. Doesn't leave much room for an up n' coming new face. But in any case, I'll take a little Linda, Claudia, and Naomi any day (even if they're touched up to the max) over a boring actress gracing the pages of Vogue. At least they have credibility and know something about fashion without a stylist giving them a voice.

Old-Timers in Fashion

Every August I await baited breath for my September Vogue to arrive in the mail. It's a blessing and a curse. I also dread tackling the bible-sized magazine and having to sift through all the ads just to get to the good stuff. This time around, I was pleasantly surprised by the first 20 pages of Vogue. It was like flashing back in time to the early 90's in my old Parsons days. Familiar faces galore. Over a decade later, the super models have made a comeback. Naomi gracing the pages in a Yves Saint Laurent ad, Linda Evangelista posing for Prada, Claudia Schiffer working Chanel, Kate Moss looking all grown-up in Donna Karan, Christie Turlington smokey-eyed in an Escada ad, and even Amber Valletta and Kirsty Hume posing in a kitschy supermarket editorial. Boy do they look better than ever, thanks to Photoshop of course. It's refreshing for a change not to see the usual celebrity/actress toting a designer product in the pages of Vogue. It says a lot about the modeling industry - you're not necessarily a has-been after 35. It's harder to make a living as an actress in Hollywood at that age. These late 20th century super models have defied the odds and extended the longevity of their modeling careers, and not by becoming on-air personalities or reality TV show hosts. They're actually still modeling for world renown designers in Vogue for gods sake. It must be tough out there for the newbie models having to fight for a space in Vogue up against the old-timer super models with clout and the celebrity-driven world of leading actresses selling designer products. Doesn't leave much room for an up n' coming new face. But in any case, I'll take a little Linda, Claudia, and Naomi any day (even if they're touched up to the max) over a boring actress gracing the pages of Vogue. At least they have credibility and know something about fashion without a stylist giving them a voice.