H&M Fashion Against AIDS Spring 2012 Collection
Photos courtesy of H&M

I personally really like the H&M Fashion Against AIDS collection, so excited to see the latest collection! “H&M is launching its fifth Fashion Against AIDS (FAA) collection, to raise funds and create awareness about HIV/AIDS among the young. Available in around 300 H&M Divided departments from April 26, 2012 as well as online (where available), this year’s collection brings together ethnic influences from different continents.” Great collection and a great cause, 25% of all sales will go directly to a variety of international youth HIV/AIDS awareness projects. Can’t wait till the weather gets warmer and get my hands on some of these pieces! Do you like?

Special prints were commissioned from international artists and illustrators for this collection to create pieces bursting with colour, pattern and authenticity. Whether it be colourful African trims on blouses and bustiers, graphic black and white Maori prints on leggings and crop-tops, or the folkloric Inuit designs from Greenland on draped T-shirts, this year’s FAA collection puts global tribes in a 21st century context. As well as macrame, fringed and dip-dyed pieces for girls and printed T-shirts and cropped harem trousers for guys, the collection also includes fashion accessories such as hats, footwearand jewellery, as well as special pieces such as iPhone cases, festival ponchos, hammocks and plasters.

By: retrogurl
Posted: 02.06.2012

Times Two

Sorry for the lack of posts, I’ve been running around non-stop since I got back from LA yesterday. This is the last two looks I’ve styled for Hudson Jeans, I wore the Nico Mid Rise Super Skinny in Jet Black Coated and the Nico Mid Rise Super Skinny in Midnight.

My first look I wore the Nico Mid Rise Super Skinny in Jet Black Coated to a friend’s dinner in TriBeca. These jeans are actually one of my faves I love wax denim, it gives a radiant sheen and makes a simple outfit more interesting. My second look I wore the stretch corduroy Nico Mid Rise Super Skinny in Midnight when I was traveling in Amsterdam. It was actually perfect because it was really cold, kept me warm and comfy.

As part of my collaboration with Hudsons Jeans, you guys can get 20% off the four denim styles I picked in my nitro:licious boutique on hudsonjeans.com. Be sure to use promo code NITRO20 at checkout, promo code ends on December 24, 2011 @ 11:59pm PST. Shop!

Look 1: +J by Jil Sander for UNIQLO Puffer Jacket, Shipley & Halmos Silk Top, Hudson Jeans Nico Mid Rise Super Skinny (Jet Black Coated), Jeffrey Campbell x LF Poland Boots, Bow Tie (courtesy of Armor Jewelry)

By: retrogurl
Posted: 12.20.2011

At the Cabanas...

This is the second look I’ve styled around Hudson Jeans’ Nico Mid Rise Super Skinny in python print, I love the print! The python print is subtle, it’s like a hidden surprise. And I love the Tencel cotton stretch denim, super comfy and soft. Shot these at the Cabanas at the Maritime Hotel when I stopped by for an event. As I mentioned before, I’m quite liking mid rise nowadays.

As part of my collaboration with Hudsons Jeans, you guys can get 20% off the four denim styles I picked in my nitro:licious boutique on hudsonjeans.com. Be sure to use promo code NITRO20 at checkout, enjoy. Stay tuned for more looks to come!

forever 21 faux fur jacket, hudson jeans nico mid rise super skinny in python, theyskens’ theory ankle strap wedge, versace bag (courtesy of versace)

By: retrogurl
Posted: 12.09.2011

Hudson LOVE

I’m back from Amsterdam and Valencia already, and I still have a ton of photos to post so please bear with me as I go through them. I can’t believe it’s December already, in a blink of an eye it will be Christmas soon. For the holiday season I’ve partnered with one of my fave denim brand, Hudson Jeans to create a few outfits with their new denim styles. It’s a no brainer that most of my denim are black or dark rinse, first up is the classic Nico Mid Rise Super Skinny in Boulevard (style will be available soon). To be honest I quite like the mid rise, it’s great to keep “everything in” unlike the low rise.

As part of my collaboration with Hudsons Jeans, you guys can get 20% off the four denim styles I picked in my nitro:licious boutique on hudsonjeans.com. Be sure to use promo code NITRO20 at checkout, enjoy. Stay tuned for more looks to come!

h&m ombre faux fur jacket, cos neoprene top, nico mid rise super skinny in boulevard, acne acatoma wedge, noir jewelry x disney dinosaur bones cuff, prada minimal baroque sunglasses, chanel coco blue nail polish

By: retrogurl
Posted: 12.02.2011

Levis Spring 2012 Preview
Photos by YM

Earlier this month, Levi’s hosted their Spring 2012 press preview at Stage 37 in New York. Levi’s always takes it up a notch with their press previews, their setup is always so amazing. Taking on the feel of a romantic, spring night, the event showcased key men’s and women’s spring looks in a static presentation. The presentation featured live models wearing key products for Spring including: Levi’s Curve ID, Dresses and Feminine Crafted for women and Commuter, Taper, and Tailored for men. There was also a water fountain installation made out of 150 pairs of Water<Less denim.

This Spring, Levi’s will expand Levi’s Curve ID, to include new fits, fabrications and finishes. Included in the Spring 2012 Levi’s Curve ID collection is the new ankle skinny offered in a fresh bouquet of colors just in time for Spring. The are also lots of cute women’s dresses too!

By: retrogurl
Posted: 11.18.2011
Categories: denim, fashion, mens

Christopher Kane x J Brand Breakfast @ Barneys

Oh yes I looked very tired on the day I met Christopher Kane at his J Brand Resort 2012 collection breakfast event at Barneys New York. I mean it was at 8:30am but I was glad I made it and met Christopher Kane, he is sooo nice and funny. All the press got a sneak peek at the genes@CO-OP cafe which opened to the public after we left, we all sat for a Q&A with J Brand founder Jeff Rudes and Christopher Kane. I love the Resort 2012 collection, amazing fits with vivid neons, who can say no? I’m obsessed!

The Christopher Kane x J Brand collection includes original jean fits and denim jackets in bold neon colors, crisp black and white, and vintage medium and dark denim washes. The collection is available at jbrandjeans.com and at select retail locations worldwide including Barneys New York. Prices range from $225 to $408.

Outfit: Versace for H&M Leather Studded Jacket *sample* (courtesy of Versace), Black Tee (bought in HK), G-Star Raw Skinny Mirror Twill Jeans (courtesy of G-Star), Dolce Vita Jax Ankle Boots (courtesy of DV), Celine Luggage Nano Tote

By: retrogurl
Posted: 11.15.2011

G Star Women’s Night Event
Photo: Theo Wargo/WireImage.com

Despite the icky weather last night, I had an amazing time at the G-Star Women’s Night private event at their Soho store. G-Star celebrated the event with five featured bloggers and yours truly was one of them, I picked out a couple of pieces from the brand’s Fall 2011 collection for an outfit. We all got to get our makeup done by Bobbi Brown artists, hair touch ups by Warren Tricomi and “Skinny Jeans” Salon Effects manicures by Sally Hansen. It was a fun girl’s night out, loved it! All photos by Yu-Ming Wu, unless specified.

Outfit: G-Star RAW Cardigan Knit and Denim Shirt (courtesy of G-Star), H&M Faux Leather Skirt and Tights, Jeffrey Campbell Busted Wedge Bootie (courtesy of Karmaloop), Theyskens’ Theory Small Leather Messenger Bag, Holbrooke Trifecta Ring (courtesy of Simone), Armor Jewelry Bow Tie (courtesy of Armor Jewelry)

By: retrogurl
Posted: 10.28.2011