What is better then one hot designer? How about two hot designers? Come meet, Laura and Gillian, the ladies behind For Love & Lemons. FbyHe has written about this amazing brand before, when He told the ArmHe that For Love & Lemons was the leader in the #HotChickSideBoobSheerHeLovesItChic, but it wasn't until now that He got the ladies to sit down and talk to He. Even looks like He got a date out of all this too...everyone wins! Check out the full interview...and Click Read More...tons of more questions and pictures of the Fall 2011 Collection...
-He
He: Describe For Love & Lemons in one word?
L-G: Awesome!
He: What made you decide to start your own clothing line?
L-G: We kind of fell into it. We had a fashion show at our local ski bar(where we hand sewn all our samples out of batik fabrics we brought back from Bali). Photos of the show had leaked online and a couple stores contacted us about carrying some pieces, as well as a ton of girls in our home town were buying out everything! it wasn't till then that we really decided to take it more seriously!
He: Who is the For Love & Lemons girl?
L-G: She is a cool, casually sexy girl. She doesn't try too hard, she knows who she is and what she wants, she likes standing out from the crowd, but not in an overdone way. She is fun, quirky, smart, artsy, passionate, a little bit wild, a little discreet, intelligent, and people look up to her. If Brigitte Bardot and James Dean had a love child, that would be our girl, figuratively speaking.
He: He wants to officially thank you for making girls look hotter with your clothing, where do you get the inspiration?
L&G: I just think about what girls really want, how they want to be perceived, what will make them feel sexy, and comfortable, and not overdone. I always keep that in mind, then I collect fabric swatches and trims that I want to work with, I lock myself out from the world, turn my music up really loud and just sketch and sketch and sketch until something hits home! For me, I get more inspiration from a feeling, as opposed to images.
He: What are some upcoming trends the readers should be aware of?
L-G: I really don't follow trends, which is probably bad that I am out of the loop from that, but I do see a major outbreak of polka dots happening soon, which scares me, so do it in the right way people!
He: What will be the big thing for For Love & Lemons Fall? Winter? Spring?
L&G: Fall- black and white maxi dresses and skirts(wear with over sized jackets and casual boots), Holiday- venetian lace mini dresses, Spring- Prints, slouchy, sheer silhouettes, and delicate trimming.
He: Your Fall 2011 just launched and its insanely sexy, not even sure that does it justice, if you had to pick one piece from the collection as your favorite which would it be?
L-G: Laura's pick- the "After Dark Dress" it has got to be one of the most flattering, sexiest dresses I have seen on, it's an attention getter! Gillian's choice- The "Zenith Maxi Dress", I love that it has full coverage with the exception of the back plunging neckline. It has such a beautiful shape, I just want to lounge in it all day looking beautiful, cause that is how you feel when you put it on!
He: One piece of clothing you cannot live without?
L-G: Shlepping boots!
He: What is the biggest mistake people make in fashion?
L-G: Following trends
He: In your opinion, whats the biggest "fashion faux pas?"
L-G: I don't want to get myself in trouble with that answer.
He: Whats the best advice you can give the readers about style and fashion?
L-G: Do your own thing, and make sure you always feel beautiful, then you know you are doing it right!
He: Are granny panties ever acceptable?
L-G: Not if they are saggy, but I am ok with a full coverage panty if it's worn with something sheer and cut right! "Panty" is such a creepy word!
He: He believes heels are a must, what are you thoughts?
L-G: It all depends on how the heel is being worn, it can be really good, or realllllly bad. Just make sure you know how to walk in them before you go out in them. An uncomfortable wobbler is not a good look.
He: If you could have your clothes appear on the floor of one celebrity sex tape, who's would it be?
L-G: Mila Kunis, who wouldn't want to watch that!
He: What does the future hold for For Love &Lemons?
L-G: Lots and lots more beautiful clothes, and even better photoshoots, and more variety. But we will stay true to our selves and our customer and continue to keep it real.
He: Are you two single? Dinner? Drinks? Hows Wednesday work?
L-G: Laura is single, and Wednesday works!
He: Any famous last words?
L-G: Ce'st la vie!
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FashionTalk by He...Hipstercrite Takes over FbyHe
Fashion by He is taking the night off, so He brought in Texas blogger Hipstercrite to take over the afternoon post. Enjoy, and let us know what you think, and if there is anyone else you would like to see take over Fashion by He for the Day.
My name is Hipstercrite. I'm a blogger in Austin, Texas. This means I wear ironic articles of clothing such as the "Darth Maul Bathing Suit"- or rather the Nylon Tricot Hooded Swimsuit from American Apparel.
During the summer months of the year, you can't really wear real clothing in Austin. In fact, it's completely legal to walk around topless in Austin, but most people don't exercise that right because of the embarrassing amounts of boob sweat that women accumulate here.
My typical garb of high-waisted pants, ties, and mustaches is not possible during this time of year. Constricted clothing and prosthetic hair adhesive does not bode well with an unrelenting sun and 105 degree temperatures. Because of this, I've had to made bathing suits part of my daily wear. Bathing suits are not always that stylish. Well, at least mine never were. I typically wore breast-flattening and hip-reducing one-pieces that made me look like a 13 year-old boy. So one day I got wise and bought a bathing suit with a hood- because who the hell ever heard of such a thing? Believe me, my caped beachwear is a conversation starter. People stare and point and stand at least fifteen feet away from me out of fear I'm hiding a lightsaber somewhere in that nylon.
-Hipstercrite
Note from He - Just as an FYI: the hoodie swimsuit has been on Hashion by He before.
My name is Hipstercrite. I'm a blogger in Austin, Texas. This means I wear ironic articles of clothing such as the "Darth Maul Bathing Suit"- or rather the Nylon Tricot Hooded Swimsuit from American Apparel.
During the summer months of the year, you can't really wear real clothing in Austin. In fact, it's completely legal to walk around topless in Austin, but most people don't exercise that right because of the embarrassing amounts of boob sweat that women accumulate here.
My typical garb of high-waisted pants, ties, and mustaches is not possible during this time of year. Constricted clothing and prosthetic hair adhesive does not bode well with an unrelenting sun and 105 degree temperatures. Because of this, I've had to made bathing suits part of my daily wear. Bathing suits are not always that stylish. Well, at least mine never were. I typically wore breast-flattening and hip-reducing one-pieces that made me look like a 13 year-old boy. So one day I got wise and bought a bathing suit with a hood- because who the hell ever heard of such a thing? Believe me, my caped beachwear is a conversation starter. People stare and point and stand at least fifteen feet away from me out of fear I'm hiding a lightsaber somewhere in that nylon.
-Hipstercrite
Note from He - Just as an FYI: the hoodie swimsuit has been on Hashion by He before.
Last day to Enter the Ainsley Shirt Giveaway
FashionTalk by He...Donna Mizani
He caught up with fashion designers Donna Mizani wanted to check in on Fall 2011 and introduce the brand to the ArmHe in a little more detail. In case you don't know Donna Mizani is worn by pretty much all the top celebrities. Of course like all brands, He's favorites end up being the ones run by HottHe's, go figure.
Typically He isn't a fan of the cut out dress, but as He has said before, its who wears it and how they wear it that really can make or break the outfit. If you are gonna wear it, might as well wear Donna Mizani after all they did make the freakin thing famous. Click Read More down below to see full interview and pictures of their smoking hot Fall 2011 Collection. You will pretty much turn heads like crazy in any of the outfits.
-He
He: Describe Donna Mizani in one word?
The label, which is known for putting the cut out dress on the map, offers women the opportunity to define their own style by creating an identity through alluring, wearable garments.
Typically He isn't a fan of the cut out dress, but as He has said before, its who wears it and how they wear it that really can make or break the outfit. If you are gonna wear it, might as well wear Donna Mizani after all they did make the freakin thing famous. Click Read More down below to see full interview and pictures of their smoking hot Fall 2011 Collection. You will pretty much turn heads like crazy in any of the outfits.
-He
He: Describe Donna Mizani in one word?
He: What made you decide to start your own clothing line?
It started when I was a little girl, I was always sketching, and playing dress up. My mom said "Donna, one day you'll a fashion designer!", and it just progressed from there. I worked for a few other companies and eventually it was time to design contemporary clothing under my own label.
He: Who is the Donna Mizani girl?
The Donna Mizani 2011 Fall and Holiday collections feature a lot of upcoming trends. I'd say the the biggest trend that I'd take advantage of is LEATHER skirts and tops because they'll last you a lifetime but also high/low hems and pleated pieces.
Cut outs, always cut outs.
He: One piece of clothing you cannot live without?
He: What is the biggest mistake people make in fashion?
He: In your opinion, whats the biggest "fashion faux pas?"
He: Whats the best advice you can give the readers about style and fashion?
He: Are granny panties ever acceptable?
He: He believes heels are a must, what are you thoughts?
I love this question! Depends if it's a pre-existing sex tape. Of the sex tapes that are already floating around, I'd obviously say the "One Night in Chyna" sex tape. JUST KIDDING. But if I could get my clothes on any celebrity - I'd love to see how Lady GaGa would style it. I feel like everyone answers Lady GaGa so...maybe see how someone unconventional would look? Can you imagine Betty White in Donna Mizani?!
He: What does the future hold for Donna Mizani?
He: Any famous last words?
FashionTALK by He...Telltale Hearts!
(pics by Leva Schneider)
He is teaming up with TellTale Hearts for the next month to bring you discounts like no other. All month long, ending on July 31, the ArmHe gets 10% OFF at checkout with code: WELOVEHE. It was a brillant idea by Telltale to take past HottHes of the Week and turn them into models for their site. Anyone remember Marie and Sarah Whitney? Both HottHe's and now both Telltale models.To learn more about Telltale Hearts, He decided a FashionTALK by He with the two founders Melissa and Brandy was all but necessary:
Introduce the ArmHe to Telltale Hearts:
Brandy & Melissa: The whole reason we started this thing was to create an online shopping experience for vintage that is as functional as any major retailer, and to showcase our vintage on well styled models in an edgy setting. So many vintage sites just slap a dress on a girl and cut the head off or just put it on a dress form. And then they only take pay pal and don't accept returns, etc. I'm a big contemporary online shopper, and i wanted to build in all the functionality into our website that i expect from sites like shopbop or revolve. As we started looking for models to shoot we kept going to back to our favorite bloggers and thinking "wouldn't she be rad in our pieces?" and envisioning how we would style them. When we shoot bloggers we take into consideration their personal style and pick some pieces that fit in well with their current look. We also like to try looks on them that they might never wear themselves. We interact with the fashion blogger community, and we're always on the lookout for our next model! Our vintage is sexy, never frumpy, well styled, and not focused on lame trends like 90210 style floral dresses and big round hats. We collect timeless pieces that you will always keep in your closet and can wear again and again over the years.
He: Describe Telltale Hearts in one word?
Melissa: Vintage
Brandy: Extraordinary
He: What made you decide to open your own store?
Melissa: We wanted to take the "hunt" out of finding amazing vintage pieces. Having such a huge love for collecting vintage, we wanted to share that passion with our customers.
Brandy: We also wanted to create an online shopping experience that would keep someone like ourselves coming back again and again – dark, cool, eclectic. The kind of place where you go for one thing but come away with something completely unexpected. And you love it every time!
He: Who is the Telltale Hearts girl?
Melissa: Any fashionable lady who is tired of or has no time to hunt for special, one of a kind vintage pieces. Also someone who likes to mix and match vintage with modern trends.
Brandy: The Telltale Hearts girl appreciates the value of being able to choose from a lovingly curated collection of vintage pieces. She could do the work herself, and probably has in the past, but now she knows she can go to one special place and always find a treasure – no digging, no let down. She’s also got a deep love for luxe fabrics and really special accessories.
How is Telltale Hearts different then other sites out there?
Melissa: Telltale Hearts keeps things simple and puts the focus on the featured designers and all the amazing vintage.
Brandy: At Telltale Hearts we work to cultivate a definitive style that's not so much concerned with with supplying trends as it is with sourcing sexy, fun, timeless pieces that will mix well with any modern wardrobe.
He: What are some upcoming trends shoppers should be aware of?
Melissa: Upcoming Trends, for us we are always up for lace or sequins. But also look out for animal prints, tons of color, and statement jewelry!
Brandy: We’re looking to innovative lines like Seneca Rising and Something Else for unique silhouettes with cool details like geometric cut-outs and bold patterns.

He: One piece of clothing you cannot live without?
Melissa: Black anything, flowy tops and shawls.
Brandy: My black leather jacket!
He: What is the biggest mistake people make in fashion?
Brandy: The biggest mistake that people make is being afraid to try
new things. Confidence is essential to having great style.
What is the hottest selling item for summer?
Melissa: Bright colored dresses, lace and crop tops.
Brandy: Cut off denim with anything! Kimono-style tops and anything that shows a little skin. We love open backs and thigh-skimming skirts!

What should we gear up for this Fall?
Melissa: Brights will still be important. But also look for leather, ponchos, mens wear, stripes and tons of coats!
Brandy: For Fall we love chunky knits and romantic blouses. And sequins, of course!
Discount Code: WELOVEHE for 10% OFF at checkout! Active until 7/15.
FashionTALK by He...P.Luca
It has been a long long time since He has done a post FashionTALK by He, but hey it's back.
We grew up known as BARAMIs daughters, his admirers, his followers, and the product of his doing. He is the power force that created the amazing line BARAMI. Now a decade later he has fresh blood as he likes to call it; all grown up ready to use what he taught us. P.Luca, the new generation for BARAMI. “Dress like you mean Business” is the motto over at P.Luca, and with some good looking sisters behind the brand, it seems like these girls got what it takes.
He: Describe P.Luca in one word?
P.Luca in ONE WORD: Fashionable (Affordable Fashion)
He: What made you decide to start your own clothing line?
Our Father is a designer, was labeled by Vogue in the 90’s as the “King of Suits” we grew up dressing ourselves and wanted a collection for the younger woman who still wanted to look sexy but classy, and NOT OVER TRENDY
He: Who is the P.Luca girl?
The P.Luca girl is ANYONE, she is the 18-35 year old (she doesn’t care about the number, she is as old and young as she FEELS). She is conscious about her health fitness and is aware that her style is a big part of who she is.
He: What are some upcoming trends the readers should be aware of?
Upcoming Trends, all about LAYERS, we just piece together different fabrics and patterns and prints and they actually look amazing together!
He: One piece of clothing you cannot live without?
Neda: Well 2, a pair of heels and my cord stretch black jeans, I live in them
Nika: à Her Black Jeggings (P.Luca Jeggings, they aren’t gross and look like actual jeans just more comfortable)
Click Read More to read the rest of the interview with the P.Luca Ladies.
He: What is the biggest mistake people make in fashion?
Biggest Mistake you can make is trying to be something you are not, trends do not work for everyone and everyone always SAYS IT but doesn’t follow. You have to make trends your own, if you aren’t comfortable everyone sees and feels in then you look as bad as you feel. FACT
He: In your opinion, whats the biggest "fashion faux pas?"
Fashion Faux Pas: Overdoing ANYTHING
He: Whats the best advice you can give the readers about style and fashion?
Best advice, take care of your clothing, when you invest in clothes even trendy pieces you bought it for a reason. Know how to hang your garments (hangers matter, with sweaters certain hangers can stretch them) washing your clothing all these things really DO MATTER
He: Are granny panties ever acceptable?
Granny Panties, the name alone is disturbing, boy shorts are where the P.Luca Ladies stand. Comfort and Class, thongs can become a bit MUCH with detail so if you are wearing something SUPER TIGHT, you might as well have the guts to go commando, right? Or is that dirty? We think its OK!
He: He believes heels are a must, what are you thoughts?
Nika is 5’10 she wears heels out, Neda is the older sister, but 5’3 I live in my heels, sadly my credit card and I have had a few issues because when I shop its usually shoes and now I don’t have room in my closet. And they have to be HIGH heels, short heels make your calves look fatter. Not a good look, just saying.
He: If you could have your clothes appear on the floor of one celebrity sex tape, who's would it be?
Alexa Chung, or Olivia Palero (the girl from the City)à they are amazing dressers, effortless. Plus Olivia was in our showroom a few months ago and looked AMAZING in everything she tried.
He: How do you select your models?
Its never about how they look, its always for US at least, how the clothes look. We believe honestly that if you need to have a pretty face to sell your clothing, maybe you should make prettier clothing. The focus is the clothing on YOU, not the models; if that is understandable.
He: What does the future hold for P.Luca?
The future holds endless possibilities, we are lucky enough that we have amazing friends in the industry that help us get the name out there. We do things very differently than most fashion houses, we really BUILD relationships with all parties that correlate with P.Luca, so you will SEE!!
He: Where can we buy the P.Luca collection?
Currently you can ONLY buy P.Luca at BARAMI locations, (www.barami.com) for all the locations and online at http://pluca4barami.com/
He: Any famous last words?
Are you a P.Luca Lady?... ahaha we always tell our people, all we want to do is have fun and play dress up, lets GO!
We grew up known as BARAMIs daughters, his admirers, his followers, and the product of his doing. He is the power force that created the amazing line BARAMI. Now a decade later he has fresh blood as he likes to call it; all grown up ready to use what he taught us. P.Luca, the new generation for BARAMI. “Dress like you mean Business” is the motto over at P.Luca, and with some good looking sisters behind the brand, it seems like these girls got what it takes.
He: Describe P.Luca in one word?
P.Luca in ONE WORD: Fashionable (Affordable Fashion)
He: What made you decide to start your own clothing line?
Our Father is a designer, was labeled by Vogue in the 90’s as the “King of Suits” we grew up dressing ourselves and wanted a collection for the younger woman who still wanted to look sexy but classy, and NOT OVER TRENDY
He: Who is the P.Luca girl?
The P.Luca girl is ANYONE, she is the 18-35 year old (she doesn’t care about the number, she is as old and young as she FEELS). She is conscious about her health fitness and is aware that her style is a big part of who she is.
He: What are some upcoming trends the readers should be aware of?
Upcoming Trends, all about LAYERS, we just piece together different fabrics and patterns and prints and they actually look amazing together!
He: One piece of clothing you cannot live without?
Neda: Well 2, a pair of heels and my cord stretch black jeans, I live in them
Nika: à Her Black Jeggings (P.Luca Jeggings, they aren’t gross and look like actual jeans just more comfortable)
Click Read More to read the rest of the interview with the P.Luca Ladies.
He: What is the biggest mistake people make in fashion?
Biggest Mistake you can make is trying to be something you are not, trends do not work for everyone and everyone always SAYS IT but doesn’t follow. You have to make trends your own, if you aren’t comfortable everyone sees and feels in then you look as bad as you feel. FACT
He: In your opinion, whats the biggest "fashion faux pas?"
Fashion Faux Pas: Overdoing ANYTHING
He: Whats the best advice you can give the readers about style and fashion?
Best advice, take care of your clothing, when you invest in clothes even trendy pieces you bought it for a reason. Know how to hang your garments (hangers matter, with sweaters certain hangers can stretch them) washing your clothing all these things really DO MATTER
He: Are granny panties ever acceptable?
Granny Panties, the name alone is disturbing, boy shorts are where the P.Luca Ladies stand. Comfort and Class, thongs can become a bit MUCH with detail so if you are wearing something SUPER TIGHT, you might as well have the guts to go commando, right? Or is that dirty? We think its OK!
He: He believes heels are a must, what are you thoughts?
Nika is 5’10 she wears heels out, Neda is the older sister, but 5’3 I live in my heels, sadly my credit card and I have had a few issues because when I shop its usually shoes and now I don’t have room in my closet. And they have to be HIGH heels, short heels make your calves look fatter. Not a good look, just saying.
He: If you could have your clothes appear on the floor of one celebrity sex tape, who's would it be?
Alexa Chung, or Olivia Palero (the girl from the City)à they are amazing dressers, effortless. Plus Olivia was in our showroom a few months ago and looked AMAZING in everything she tried.
He: How do you select your models?
Its never about how they look, its always for US at least, how the clothes look. We believe honestly that if you need to have a pretty face to sell your clothing, maybe you should make prettier clothing. The focus is the clothing on YOU, not the models; if that is understandable.
He: What does the future hold for P.Luca?
The future holds endless possibilities, we are lucky enough that we have amazing friends in the industry that help us get the name out there. We do things very differently than most fashion houses, we really BUILD relationships with all parties that correlate with P.Luca, so you will SEE!!
He: Where can we buy the P.Luca collection?
Currently you can ONLY buy P.Luca at BARAMI locations, (www.barami.com) for all the locations and online at http://pluca4barami.com/
He: Any famous last words?
Are you a P.Luca Lady?... ahaha we always tell our people, all we want to do is have fun and play dress up, lets GO!
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