Is Fashion Bad For Your Health?

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From foot-binding to neck rings, women have undergone a lot in the name of fashion for centuries. The modern woman, too, has her fair share of sacrifices. Cash and comfort have been given up for the latest trend. But should we trade in our health, too? We’re all for passion for fashion, but we believe [...]

My Interview With The Menswear Journal

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I did an interview with The Menswear Journal. It was published over the weekend. Check it out! Stylist Tips—Lena Piskorowski Talks Detroit Style & Building a Wardrobe They were interested to hear about Detroit style and how guys in the ‘D’ compare to those living in the East & West coasts. I’m learning that anything [...]

Real Funny Fashion Music Videos

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There’s a lot going on now fashion-wise, due to New York Fashion Week—(whether you’re in NYC or just following along cyberly—made up word, obviously). It’s easy to feel like it’s all just too much to digest & keep up with. That’s why, I find it particularly refreshing to see fashion not take itself so seriously [...]

Vote For Lena In Lucky Magazine!

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Lucky magazine is in need of a Lifestyle Contributor. I read the description, it seems right up my alley, so I’m going for it. My first assignment was to write about your everyday look (for work, family, hanging out). Then write about how to make the transformation into a ‘glamorous’ look through your hair, makeup [...]

Peacocking & Other Style ‘Rules’

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As most of you know, the September issues of fashion magazines—male or female, are the thickest of the year. This excites me. Trends change (more so for women), but the format of the magazines remain the same. For men, it’s always some time of ‘guide’ or ‘rules’ of style. One of the first magazines I [...]

Fashion Forecast: Most Wearable Trends for Fall 2011

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We’re bringing you Glamour’s list of the most wearable and fashionable trends for Fall 2011. If you are obsessed with trying new trends every season or could care less, I guarantee you will find one fashion item you’re dying to try. 1. Peplum Blazers, Coats and Vests – this means any sweater, coat, jacket that [...]

4 Tips On Keeping Your Jeans The Same Size & Color After Washing

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Jeans are an American staple, so it’s no surprise that most of us have a few pairs. While, ‘washes’ change from season to season, like most items in your closet, you would like them to stay in the same condition as when you bought them. To ensure your dark denim doesn’t mysteriously turn to acid [...]

An Inside Look At A Custom Dress

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From what I’ve heard, the only occasion in which a woman would think to have a custom dress made, would be for something truly epic, like her wedding. And why is that? Because you assume it’s ungodly expensive and out of reach? You don’t know where to go? The idea of having something that fits [...]

TOMS Shoes Now Has Sunglasses And Gives The Gift Of Sight

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If you want to look trendy, cool AND help people around the world, TOMS has your products. You’ve probably heard of TOMS shoes or even own a pair of their classic style and know that with every pair sold, a pair is given to someone in need. But did you know now they sell amazing [...]

What To Wear On That Bike

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It’s National Bike to Work Week. I like bikes. But it does seem like we are starting to stretch the ‘national’ weeks a bit; virtually every day is some sort of special occasion. (Or as my boyfriend says, ‘always celebrating.’ That’s in response to my need to have champagne in the fridge at all times—you [...]