Topic: French Connection

Gallery: A Last Minute Black Friday Shopping Guide

A lot of hardcore shoppers tend to look at Black Friday the way most hardcore drinkers look at New Year’s Eve: it’s amateur hour. However, other (occasionally less smug) shoppers see Black Friday as an opportunity to score all kinds of mind-boggling deals… if you’re willing to brave the crowds. Here’s a few that may make us consider the risk to life and limb. More »

How Fast Could You Spend $2,000 At French Connection?

First of all, did you even know that French Connection still exists? Second of all, according to the Huffington Post, Angelie Jolie managed to drop $2,000 at an FC in London in just 15 minutes. More »

Shopping Guide: Be Your Own Kate Middleton In These Lovely Lace Dresses

Much has been made of Kate Middleton’s tour of Canada: how she’s styling herself, how she brought along 30 outfits (anticipating several changes a day), how the only member of her entourage is her hairdresser… but, really, what’s mattered most so far is that lovely Erdem dress she wore on Day 1. In typical Duchess of Cambridge fashion, it sent women crashing online stores in search of something demure, delicate and lacey. Here are a few excellent options from $24-$985, featuring Erdem, French Connection, Issa, Topshop, Anthropologie, and more. More »

Shopping Guide: 13 Little White Dresses

Aubin & Wills Bethwin cotton-voile dress

It’s that time of year: to retire the LBD and break out the LWD. It’s especially fitting this season, where white is all over the place. Some good choices, ahead. More »

Shopping Guide: Fashion That Gives Back

Earth Day was this week and apparently that makes this week Earth Week. But the planet is (obviously) not the only thing we should give back to wherever possible. There’s all kinds of stuff you can purchase that goes to all kinds of people and causes that need your help: education, hunger, animals, HIV/AIDS, clean water, and more. So, here’s a few brands that give back when you buy. More »

Shopping Guide: 18 Lightweight Trenches For Spring

Maison Scotch Belted Military Trench Coat

Janie Bryant MOD Lace Trench Coat with Self Belt

It’s starting to get sunny, but it’s still too chilly to just go with a tank or tee… to say nothing of those random New York rainstorms that seem to happen whenever is least convenient during the summer. So, to help your wardrobe on its transitional way, we’ve put together a nice round-up of cool, easy, lightweight jackets that’ll keep you dry (but not too warm) this Spring. More »

Shopping Guide: 17 Easy Rompers For Better Weather

Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Keyhole Cami Romper

I was a diehard romper hater for years. Then I tried one on and couldn’t believe how flattering they were. That said, fit is crucial… unless you want to end up looking like a little kid (and I still kind of cringe when boutiques refer to them as “playsuits”). Anyway, if you’re a romper holdout, I respect that. But if you’ve always been a fan (or crossed over, like me) here’s a bunch of rompers fit for many occasions involving Spring. More »

Shopping Guide: What To Wear When You Meet His Parents

We have all experienced the unique anguish of planning an outfit for introduction to our significant other’s parents. One thing I’ve learned over the years of meeting parents is that you don’t want to call attention to your clothes: stay away from statement items, bold colors and eye-catching materials. You want to showcase your lovely personality (and good posture) on that crucial first meeting, not have them asking “Why is our child with this… carnie… in leather chaps?” More »

Leather Dresses That Won’t Make You Look Like A Biker

French Connection Raw Leather Shift Dress

We like the idea of leather dresses because we like running around looking all tough. But not tough like we’re about to join a biker gang and do a ton of meth. Not quite that tough. More, cocktail party we-will-shoot-down-your-argument-fearlessly-if-we-feel-it-is-fallacious tough. Here are some dresses that fit that definition More »

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French Connection’s Fashion Blog Off

French Connection pitted a bunch of usually congenial fashion bloggers against each other last night in a vicious “blog off,” where mortal enemies were forever made (but, bonus: delicious canapés!). The task was to take any amount of pieces stashed throughout their SoHo store and style the “perfect Holiday outfit”… inspired by the cupcake of our choice. More »

French Connection Herringbone Wool Jacket for Fall 2008

I told you a few weeks ago that fall fashion for 2008 was going to be based on the sixties. With some of the items it was a stretch to see the connection, but not so with this jacket. It … More »