Twenty years have passed since Miranda Priestly first introduced us to Runway Magazine.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 launches this week.

I was able to see it before its premier date so I’m not going to spoil anything for yall.

This blog will focus on what I wore to watch.

Each piece was carefully curated to tie into the movie.

First, this Tshirt that I knew I had to have.

Florals, for Spring…groundbreaking!

I was going to add a pink tutu but changed my mind at the last minute. Which I regret because I saw a lady wearing one and I was kicking myself.

Of course I had the Prada sunnies and my new Prada Paradoxe Intense Eau De Parfum gifted to me by Macy’s!

I added this skirt from TJ Maxx and my TikTok shop floral ballet flats. This was once again tying in with the Florals quote.

I brought out my new pink Marc Jacobs bag from Ross Dress For Less.

This is a nod to the famous instruction to Andy “Remind Jocelyn I need to see a few of those satchels that Marc is doing in the pony.”

This isn’t really a spoiler because this quote is in the previews.

Amari, the newest Emily says to Andy “Who gives away Chanel???”

Well, my friend Rita does! She gifted me this vintage Chanel pendant!

So I had to include it in my outfit.

In a future blog we will go over the outfits but for now, I hope you enjoy mine!

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was founded in 1999.

It wasn’t always the fashion spectacle we see today.

Coachella fashion has evolved from band tshirts and jean shorts to meticulously curated ‘costumes’ to appear free-spirited and causal, which totally misses the point.

But I’ve got to admit, I love the boho looks these girls and guys are pulling!

Let’s take a look at some of my favorite outfits from Coachella ‘26.

Starting with Queen Paris Hilton bringing back Y2K.

Lots of white gauze and lace.

Love this sheer piece with the dramatic peach ruffles!

This cream corset can be recreated for a fun ‘going out’ look.

Adding a crochet poncho to any outfit makes it fun and trendy.

These pieces can be worn together or separate and work well outside of a festival setting.

There were streetwear looks I loved.

Of course I love all the color!!!

My favorite look from 2026 is…

This is such a ‘Carrie Bradshaw’ look. So of course it’s my favorite!

What’s your top choices from this years Coachella?

🐇 I followed a white rabbit today thru the streets of uptown Charlotte.

He stopped at 400 S Tryon and darted inside. I followed him in. 

I asked the Cheshire Cat which way I should go. 

He replied “As long as you walk long enough, you are sure to get somewhere.”

I slipped down the rabbit hole. And quickly spotted the rabbit. 

🎩He was talking with the Mad Hatter and I joined them at their tea party.

The Wonders that laid ahead were magical.

⏱️Despite the Rabbit and I being late, the Tea Party was a success. 

🦩Well, until the croquet match with the Queen❤️.

Will White gathered local designers for CLT Shout festivals fashion exhibit.

The designers nailed it with the Alice In Wonderland theme. 

Stop by and check them out. Shout will continue thru April 19.

We’re all Mad about Fashion here!

John Galliano has designed for not only his own label, but powerhouses such as Dior, Givenchy and Maison Margiela.

Galliano left Maison Margiela in December 2024 after a highly successful 10-year tenure as creative director.

Last month it was announced he would be joining the Spanish brand Zara.

Initiated by Zara’s chair, Marta Ortega Pérez, this deal aims to elevate Zara’s market position, blending high-fashion theatricality with accessible retail.

He is not coming as creative director. Nor to relaunch a line.

He is coming in as “creative partner.”

Galliano will deconstruct and reconstruct Zara’s past collections to create new, higher-end seasonal pieces, marking a major shift in luxury-meets-fast-fashion collaboration.

His plan includes curating and re-designing pieces from Zara’sarchive, rather than starting from scratch.

The first drop scheduled for September 2026.

Thoughts on this???

I love Zara. And I love Galliano. But will I love them together? Only time will tell.

Miranda Priestly may not approve. However, I’m in love with this look I created!

The beautiful weather inspired me to head uptown Charlotte for a spring photo shoot.

This mural echoes the colors in my ensemble.

I couldn’t wait to style my bubble gum pink Marc Jacobs purse I scored from Ross Dress for Less!

I added a pink tank from Walmart in the same, fun pink.

My wide leg jeans from It’s Fashion Metro dresses the look down some.

Tons of pearls were a must.

I always love to look at life through rose colored glasses so of course, the Versace sunnies!

My floral blazer, also from It’s Fashion Metro, tied the look together.

I made the outfit more casual by finishing the look with my TikTok viral Adidas sneakers from Costco. $26!!!!

And of course, the cherry on top, an oversized flower pin.

This outfit is budget friendly lux and it’s FUN!

Bright colors, florals and fun fashion choices are here! Unfortunately, so is the pollen.

Ugggg….but let’s not let it kill our vibe.

My beloved Beck Bag made an appearance. I didn’t save her for warmer weather! She’s been out and about all fall and winter as well.

I paired her with distressed jeans, leopard flats from TikTok shop and colorful lavender tshirt.

I chose to add a layer at the last minute. This thrifted, star lace dress was a perfect contrast to the lavender color as well as creating texture.

I added this Leopard belt for definition and to tie in the ballet flats.

My Versace shades fit perfectly with the look.

I debuted my new Yochi NY necklace from Nina’s Boutique

Again I chose to play with contrast by also adding my Vivienne Westwood pearl necklace.

I’m ready for some fun, fashionable outfits!

Dolce&Gabbana’s Fall/Winter 2026 Fashion Show presents ‘The Portrait of Man’.

The runway show featured an innovative format where models sat among the audience, standing up to walk the runway. 

One by one, they suddenly stood up from their seats, stepped out of the audience, and began walking the runway.

The show was all about blurring the line between attendees and models.

The runway became a contemporary gallery of portraits, in which every look represents a self-portrait.

It felt almost theatrical, as if anyone in the crowd could have been the next person to stand up and reveal a look.

The idea was to make the show feel less like a traditional runway and more like a portrait of everyday men. 

Men you pass on the street without realizing they’re part of the spectacle.

The brand consistently mixes high-profile celebrity guests, diverse models.

The Face of D&G, Madonna was front and center.

Tailoring plays a fundamental role, not as a rigid code but as a tool of expression.

Shoulders define character.

‘Pyjama Boys’ featured loungewear on a whole new level.

There’s also the sports guy.

While other fashion houses change creative directors frequently, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana hit the 40-year mark in 2025.

“Many brands today lose completely their identity”.

This show proves they have stayed true to their original fashion roots.

Fashion in 1991 sat between the flashy, colorful 80s and the early 90s restraint. 

 As the world faced a global  depression, loud fashion felt tacky. 

Clean cuts and neutral palletes  were on the rise.

Cue the early 90s minimalist fashion.

However, Runway shows took fashion on a detour.

 The Margiela Spring ‘91 show was instrumental in bringing grunge to the forefront.

The show was held in an abandoned parking garage in Paris.

It featured models in deconstructed 1950s ball gowns. 

Dark eyeliner and chunky Doc Martin boots was ‘The Look’.

This first wave of Grunge fashion brought baggy clothing, well worn jeans and your dad’s old flannel shirt. 

Satin and lace were juxtaposed with leather biker jackets, tartan plaids and combat boots. 

Vivienne Westwood, often called the “mother of punk,” introduced her influential punk aesthetic in the mid ‘70s. 

Martin Margiela followed her lead over a decade later and launched his signature anti fashion grunge aesthetic.

The deconstructed garments, raw hems, recycled fabrics, and distressed finishes, set the stage for a rebellious approach to fashion in the early 1990s. 

Accessories were huge.

Tattoo chokers and chokers with pendants were common accessories.

Crucifix necklaces, hoop earrings, rings and round John Lennon sunglasses were also on trend.

Celebrities helped push grunge into the closets of men and women alike.

I think we all have a Nirvana band tshirt in the back of our closets, right??

If you know me, you know the reason I wanted to write about fashion was because of Andre Leon Talley.

We both grew up in the South and neither of us ever fit the body image fashion portrays. We both had two strikes against us.

But he never gave up on his dream and neither did I. 

His writing style was such that I felt like he was speaking to me rather than me reading a bunch of words. And that’s how I choose to write as well.

I finally got to see his collection of clothing and accessories at SCAD Atlanta.

Talley did not attend the Savannah College of Art and Design(SCAD) as a student.

However, he was a long-time friend, mentor, trustee, and collaborator with the institution for over a decade.

He curated major exhibitions, mentored students, and was honored with a namesake gallery at the SCAD Museum of Art.

Here is the famed “Sleeping Bag” coat designed by Norma Kamali.

His incredible accessories.

The Yves Saint Laurent turban.

This unique necklace with Diane von Furstenberg zodiac key charms attached really inspires me to duplicate this look!

His Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer bag was featured.

As well as his Vivienne Westwood straw hat.

I can’t believe I was this close to his Hermès Haut à Courroies bag.

I remember wanting this Dior bag so bad because he carried it.

So much glorious texture.

This man never wore a boring outfit in his life.

The Dapper Dan pieces really made me emotional. Knowing how Talley played a significant role in validating Dapper Dan’s influence on fashion and helping bring his work to the mainstream luxury.

Some of my top picks from the exhibit have to be the Chado Ralph Rocco silk screened pieces.

Photographs dotted the walls with memorable moments with fashion powerhouses.

You know I loved this leopard piece!

They say when people die, their spirits sometimes remain with their prized possessions. His spirit was in each room I entered. I will treasure this experience forever.

Minimalism has never been my fashion style of choice. In fact, my approach to fashion is ‘More is More’.

At the moment, everyone is going wild over Caroline Bassett Kennedy and her 90s minimalist fashion.

With the recent series ‘Love Story’, fashionistas are clamoring for the clean lined look CBK was known for.

No one did minimalist fashion like Caroline Bessette-Kennedy.

Being a fashion publicist for Calvin Klein, she had an eye for fashion.

Her wardrobe was primarily  Prada, Helmut Lang, Jil Sander and Yohji Yamamoto. 

Most of her coats were Prada.

She was known to wear  Manolo Blahnik shoes, before her polar opposite, the fictional Carrie Bradshaw, made them famous. 

Prada for day, Manolo Blahnik for night. Practical boots, loafers, and sensible kitten heels from Prada were a huge part of her daytime looks, switching to Manolos when the occasion called for something more formal.

She is often associated with the plastic headband. She was frequently seen wearing a thick, tortoiseshell version from  Greenwich Village apothecary C.O. Bigalow.

She always wore oval Aldo shades from Selima Optique.

The brand later named a pair, the Carolyn, in her honor.

CBK primarily carried a black or tan Hermès Birkin 40, a black Prada Spazzolato tote, or a black Prada nylon shoulder bag.

She also carried a black Kelly 25 and sometimes used a black-trim L.L. Bean tote bag.

While I will continue to lean toward my maximalist lifestyle, I can pause for a moment to admire her ‘Old Money’ sleek style.