FASHION FILES : Another Brilliant Designer Collabo

Hooray! Narciso Rodriguez for Kohl's - Fall 2012

(Check out the tv spot for the collection... cool that the commercial is set to Santigold.)

To be honest, we've never been to Kohl's, but Santigold and Narciso definitely inspires. Obviously, major designer collabos are nothing new in the biz—affordable retailers

like H&M and Target have been doing them for years. Its just nice to see more designers

lending their genius to affordable retailers for "everyone" to enjoy. Anyways, go forth

and save... but don't forget to let us know how you did! 

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WATCH THIS : KENZO FASHION VIDS

KENZO fashion videos feature bold patterns & colors and trippy design photography. The videos are like a motion graphics version of their amazing fashion line. Its like the clothes have come to life. The latest addition to the Kenzo fashion video library Kenzo Pre-Fall 2012 by Quentin Jones. In it you'll get a dose of the coolest Fall/Winter trend for 2012-13, BOLD & COLORFUL PRINTS. Below is last year's trailer, just because it's COOL.

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MIAMI EVENTS + PEOPLE

MIAMI FASHION BLOGGERS EVENT AT NEIMANS
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TREND TALK : FALL 2012 COLOR REPORT

For the organization and clean freaks out there we know you're about to embark on a journey of SPRING CLEANING. So before you go filling garbage bags with clothes for Goodwill be sure you aren't about to give up anything valuable for the fall! Check out the Pantone® Fall 2012 Fashion Colors. Tangerine, the hottest color of the year, will be carried over from spring and summer. My personal favorite is the UltraMarine Green which illuminates brown skin. I would love to be one of the people that get to sit around and decide what colors are going to be the it colors of the season. That's a COOL job. See more COOL features on our blog THAT'S COOL. Just click and scroll down.   

SHOE GALLERY : UNITED WORKS OF ART

I can't say enough about my absolute fave shoe brand, United Nude. My amazing hubs surprised me with a few pairs several Christmases ago. As far as I'm concerned, he never has to come up with another gift idea again. Just keep getting me UN shoes and “I love you long time!”

For years, I've admired the genius collaboration of the Dutch architect Rem D Koolhaas and 7th generation shoemaker Galahad Clark. These works of art are clean, innovative, elegant and edgy... the exact attributes that I have always tried to achieve in my own work. I've chosen a few (well, more than a few) of my faves from the new Spring collection and I added a few oldie but goodies in the mix. I mean look at them! So much COOL factor I can't stand it! I'm done. Oh wait... that's cool (*winks*).

TREND TALK : MINT COLOR TREND

Mint Color inspiration by COOL Creative

Mint popped up on many fashion runways last Spring. Since then I've been obsessed with the color. This color is so versatile and can be carried over to any season. I love that a color so soft and subtle can make such a huge statement. The color pops beautifully on darker and olive skin tones... and give lighter skin tones an ethereal glow. Its one of those colors that I believe anyone can pull off. 

Some of my minty picks include: Chanel Vernis in 407 Jade (hard to find however ESSE carries Mint Candy Apple which is absolutely fabulous), Lime Opaque Lipstick, Mint belt, watch, dress and more available at ASOS. 

One of my fave pass times is to play with my internal color wheel and Mint is such a fun color to experiment with. For a more summery feel: try mint with pop colors like hot pink and chartreuse. For a bold and interesting look, try it with a black and white pattern. If you want to keep it light and sweet, pair it with neutral colors. You can finish off your minty look with some shiny gold shoes. The matte feeling of the mint against the shiny gold texture will really give your look a rich quality. 

Fresh inspiration that's cool for any season.