Spork Fashion

Cool clothing coming out of Canada? Yep, I didn’t believe it either. But then I found Glyphiks. Like most indie designers, Glyphiks was started by Stephanie Storm as a hobby that exploded into a full-blown business. What is the appeal? How about the streetwear-with-style look, or pieces cut to accentuate the good curves, and mask the bad? Quality fabric and craftsmanship doesn’t hurt, either.

The Peek-A-Boo top, at first look, has a Matrix vibe to it. Pair it with leather pants and Doc Martens, you are ready for a NIN concert. But a pencil skirt and pair of pumps make this office-appropriate. Clean, smooth lines with subtle accents like contrast stitching add to the appeal.

Right now, Glyphiks pieces - which include a full range of tops, bottoms, dresses, jackets, and accessories - are only available in-store in Canada, or for purchase online. But take a chance and give it a shot. These pieces are versatile. Don’t be intimidated!

To find a retailer/e-tailer, check out GlyphiksDesign.com. Photo courtesy of Glyphiks.

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I defy you to find me a woman who doesn’t own a few good tank tops. They are a summer staple. They are comfortable but they aren’t particularly feminine or unique. Sure, you can get tops in a variety of colors, with a huge selection of graphics, but they still feel so sporty. Gail Schneider’s tank tops will take you through summer without losing your femininity.

Israeli-born and East Coast-bred, Gail’s designs began as a hobby and blossomed into a full-time career in 2002. Soft cotton tank tops are dressed up with ruffles, bows, ribbons and flounces. My turquoise tank is softened with a watercolor chiffon ruffle at the hem and matching ribbons at the back. With a light summer breeze, the chiffon floats ethereally. Not a girly-girl? Not to worry. Gail makes some rockin’ designs, too.

To order, visit GailSchneiderDesigns.com

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Yes friends, I am back. I am not going out of town, I have no Fashion Weeks to cover, I am not sick, and we are 100% moved into and unpacked in our new house.

To celebrate this new abode, I wanted to give you a tiny peek inside. This is my favorite part of the whole house, and one of the things that drew me to the house in the first place.

Ladies and gentlemen, may I present to you… Spork Fashion’s Shoe Closet & Clothing Annex!

When you first enter the closet, you are immediately greeted by a small shelving system directly in front. On here, I have some of my favorite shoes: My grey tweed Pradas; my polka-dot Christian Lacroixs, my blue and white pinstripe Rock & Republics. The center shelf is left open - that is where I put the box for the current pair on my feet.

To the left, there is built-in shelving.

Favorite designers of whom I have copious amounts are centrally located here, such as Marc Jacobs (6 pairs) and Moschino (4 pairs). Other favorites that didn’t make the central wall cut are also here. Lesser-worn shoes, such as Steve Madden and other less-luxurious no-name brands are located closer to the floor. The floor itself is home to my sneakers and Doc Martens.

To the right there are double-bars. This would be the “Clothing Annex.”

It’s not too full now - just winter clothes that I hardly get to wear in Los Angeles. Luckily my main closet is big enough that I don’t need much extra room - I want to save room for more shoes!

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I am finally more or less healthy. Of course, I leave for Boston tomorrow, and when I get back, we are moving into our first house! What I am saying is, I don’t know what my schedule will be for posting. It’s freezing in Boston, so this L.A. girl may just stay ensconced in her hotel room the entire week (we are going to a wedding) and post up a storm. Who knows.

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I’m sick. Again. I’m really done being sick - I don’t know what is going on. I blame it on an unidentified person or persons at fashion week. Anyway, let me give you a rundown in case you missed my Tweets. Then I am going to crawl into bed and try not to die.

Fashion Week this season was considerably smaller than previous seasons. Rather than a full schedule, there were about half the designers showing. Speculation suggested that it was due to a fall in retail sales, designers having to shut their doors, and the ever-growing New York Fashion Week-and-a-Half.

The shows that I did see were all quite good. My favorite was Bow & Arrow, a structured, mod collection in black & white with splashes of hot pink. The Green Initiative, a show featuring a half-dozen different eco-friendly designers, was surprisingly stylish.

An interesting trend I noticed was Spring as Fall style. Instead of bulk and structure, there was lots of fluttery chiffon and draped silk. Turquoise and pink replaced many of the deep shades the Fall season normally brings. Is this a response to global warming? Or the fact that Los Angeles doesn’t really have a fall season? Either way, I don’t know that I am ready to embrace this trend.

I am ready to embrace a box of tissues and my pillow. Be back soon…

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