Author: nora minassian

  • Last Minute Christmas Shopping

    Last Minute Christmas Shopping

    I have noticed that even though every year I try to be organized and finish my Christmas shopping early, I still end up in the stores the last few days before Christmas. I think subconsciously I kind of like experiencing that last minute Christmas shopping frenzy that happens right before Christmas. Somehow it has become…

  • Boucle Jackets A Timeless Classic

    Boucle Jackets A Timeless Classic

    Boucle Jackets A Timeless Classic “Boucle Jackets” – a classic womens jacket fabric. See All Our Boucle Jackets HERE The Gabrielle Boucle Jacket  It all started in 1954 when Coco Chanel created the first boucle, tweed jacket destined to become an iconic piece for the brand leading up to today. It is still reinvented and redesigned…

  • Houndstooth Is Fall 2013’s “It Pattern”

    Houndstooth Is Fall 2013’s “It Pattern”

    I am sure millions of people who wear houndstooth clothing everyday including myself do not know that its popularity comes directly from Scottish history and dates back to 1800s.  As old as this pattern is, it did not become iconic until Christian Dior used it in 1959 for court shoes.  But since then it has…

  • Wild Thing – Animal Prints For Fall Jackets

    Wild Thing – Animal Prints For Fall Jackets

    WILD THING Animal Prints For Fall Jackets I don’t really think I can call “animal prints” a trend anymore. They have become a staple in every season nowadays especially fall. The good news is that designers keep coming up with new designs and patterns and people seem to love them and can’t get enough of…

  • My Favorite Cropped Jacket

    My Favorite Cropped Jacket

    As a designer, I always look for new ideas and inspirations to come up with, especially if they have interesting shapes. A few years ago when kimono inspired womens jackets were a big trend I loved the look and style, so I designed this jacket and had it made in a cute textured fabric. Well…

  • Menswear For Women – This Fall’s 2013 Trend To Embrace

    Menswear For Women – This Fall’s 2013 Trend To Embrace

    You better man upI have to say I am super excited about the “Menswear” trend for women for fall 2013. It is one of my favorite trends every time it comes along. Normally I love wearing the “Menswear” look even if it’s not currently in style. This year the look has been updated with some…

  • Moto Biker Jacket Interpretations This Seasons Latest Trend

    Moto Biker Jacket Interpretations This Seasons Latest Trend

    It’s all about the Biker Jacket and how so many designers are making their own interpretations of this classic iconic jacket this season! Motorcycle jackets or biker jackets seem to be the “Hot Jacket” this fall, so much so that I almost feel there is too many of them out there. That said the moto…

  • Womens Cape Jackets Have Such A Unique Look & Style

    Womens Cape Jackets Have Such A Unique Look & Style

    Great Looking Caped Jacket For A Date Night: After almost ten years of marriage, we still try our best to have “date nights” regularly. I love the idea of getting dressed up for these because you can always add a little more sex appeal or something unexpected to feel more special with your partner or…