From the monthly archives:

September 2009

Trench Coat Mafia

September 30, 2009

My girl B. Miller wrote HCG (actually, she just texted me but I couldn’t resist turning her question into a blog post) seeking some help in the fall outerwear department.  Little B asks the following all the way from Perrysburg, Ohio:
Dear HCG,
I want to find a classic trench for fall.  Any suggestions on where to [...]

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The Day has Come

September 28, 2009

Today is an off day at HCG.  We’re observing Yom Kippur up in Central Valley, NY by doing our part to single-handedly jump start the American economy.
Wish us luck!
P.S. To all HCG readers observing YK – have an easy fast.
Image via Garance Dore

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Minnie-licious

September 25, 2009

Found: the perfect fall pant.
I’ve wanted black slim ankle length pants for quite some time.  A recent trip to J. Crew finally filled this void in my closet when I discovered the Minnie Pant (shown above in gray).
So far, I’m a big fan.  These pants are really flattering and versatile.  I wore them to NYFW [...]

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Zip ‘n Awesome

September 23, 2009

WARNING: this post may change your life.  If you’re not ready for a life changing post, immediately close this page or go to the bathroom and read this later.
Fact: Ziploc Zip ‘n Steam bags make dreams come true.

Embarrassingly, I bought these babies after seeing Bob and Jillian pimp them on last season’s The Biggest Loser [...]

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Juergen Teller + Marc Jacobs

September 22, 2009

Yes, it’s a third straight day about fashion at HCG, but fear not faithful readers (cough*CF*cough) – I’ll get back to freaking out on Dairy Queen and Target soon enough.
Cathy Horyn, the New York Times fashion critic, hosted a discussion with German-born photographer Juergen Teller on September 12.  For the past 11 years, Teller has [...]

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HCG goes to NYFW: Part II

September 21, 2009

On Day 2 of New York Fashion Week, Here Comes Gina attended its first fashion show: Y-3.  Y-3 is a collaboration between legendary avant-garde Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto and Adidas.  Launched in spring 2003, Y-3 was one of the first and most successful designer-activewear partnerships.  Fans of the edgy Y-3 look include Kanye West, Estelle [...]

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