Articles by Lisa Martinez

DKNY Spring 2009 Collection Review - A Vigentennial Celebration

Let us all raise a glass to celebrate DKNY, the brand and architect behind it. DKNY is 20 years young and counting; here’s to a score more

Vera Wang Spring 2009 Collection Review - Effortlessly Chic

The queen of layering unveiled an aurora borealis of silk organza camisoles and hand-painted duchess dresses with mosaic and glass bead accents

Spring 2009 Recap - A Fashion Democratization

While dichotomy remained a strong influence this season, I could see the pendulum swinging more to the feminine side with romantic design details

Milly Spring 2009 Collection Review - Bohemian Princess

This season’s Milly muse was a bohemian princess on a romantic journey adorned in ikat caftans and trellis-print peasant dresses

Rubin Singer Spring 2009 Collection Review - Bon Voyage

Gilbert & Sullivan may have had Buttercup on their HMS Pinafore, but the ladies at the helm of this voyage are anything but coy

Michael Kors Spring 2009 Collection Review - Spot On

The award-winning designer kept his oversized ginghams in check, delivering a collection that was spot and stripe on

Nude Skincare Review - The Naked Truth

A look behind the sustainable skincare line that is growing a huge following on both sides of the Atlantic and Pacific

Diane von Furstenberg Spring 2011 Ready-to-Wear Collection Review — Goddess

Diane von Furstenberg has a plan to unleash your inner goddess

DKNY Spring 2011 Ready-to-Wear Collection Review — New York, New Take

Reinterpreted classics are softened by a myriad of prints, contrasting colors, peplums, and ruffles

Library Hotel Review - A Booklover’s Paradise

This aptly titled hotel, which is home to more than 6,000 books, is a unique concept property and a veritable safe haven in the heart of midtown

Hotel Giraffe Review - Gramercy Park Gem

Reminscent of a 30's supper club, these luxury accommodations provide a sumptious setting with lofty ceilings and plush decor

Hotel Elysée Review - Countryside Comfort with City Conveniences

A boutique hotel that provides the best of both worlds—the comfort of a B&B conveniently situated at Gotham's epicenter

Jumeirah Essex House Review - Manhattan’s Haute Hospitality Haven

This luxury hotel finds the perfect blend of old-world surroundings and technological enhancements

The Casablanca Hotel Review - Here’s Lookin’ at You Kid

This quaint bed and breakfast will have you humming as time goes by, bringing an old-world feeling to the heart of New York

Badgley Mischka Spring 2011 Ready-to-Wear Collection Review — Making Fashion Mischief

Macramé this elegant is destined to make a comeback

Monique Lhuillier Spring 2011 Ready-to-Wear Collection Review — Fashion’s Garden of Eden

Eve may have tempted Adam, but Ms. Lhuillier will definitely tempt a bevy of young Hollywood starlets and socialites with this beautiful new collection

Rodarte Spring 2011 Ready-to-Wear Collection Review — A Spring Awakening

The Mulleavy sisters referenced the great outdoors with their sartorial love letter to the Redwoods

Ports 1961 Spring 2011 Ready-to-Wear Collection Review — Essadi

Newly appointed Creative Director Fiona Cibani took the reins from her sister with an introspective sartorial journey inspired by the North Africa desert terrain

Vassilios Kostetsos Spring 2011 Ready-to-Wear Collection Review — Aella

Mr. Kostetsos unveiled a collection of mythological proportions with looks perfect for resort cruises and beachside strolls under the Mediterranean moonlight

Reem Acra Spring 2011 Ready-to-Wear Collection — An American Princess

This collection will have you feeling like an American Princess

Jason Wu Spring 2011 Ready-to-Wear Collection Review—Milhazes Molded

Ladylike ensembles inspired by Brazilian modernist painter Beatriz Milhazes

Christian Siriano Spring 2011 Ready-to-Wear Collection Review — Ethnically Eclectic

Melding divergent ethnic influences from Africa, India, and China, the Project Runway alum delivers another fiercely dramatic collection

Vivienne Tam Spring 2011 Ready-to-Wear Collection Review — Patchwork Perfection

The globally-minded fashion house encouraged its audience to learn more about the worst flooding experienced across China and Pakistan in 80 years with a collection dedicated to the people of Silk Road

Carolina Herrera Spring 2011 Ready-to-Wear Collection Review — Bows and Botanicals

Mrs. Herrera found dual inspirations in 18th century botanical plates and traditional Korean textiles for her new collection

Haute Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear Collection - It’s All in the Details

The neckline was the focal point of this collection, either left open and bare or shrouded in a series of collar pieces, necktie blouses, scarves, and chokers