January 2009 Archives

Now I'm certain we won't be going to the Marc Jacobs show on Monday Feb 16th. Robert Duffy, president of Marc Jacobs International, said that for the designer's fall show on Feb. 16 at the 69th Regiment Armory on Lexington Avenue, the guest list is being cut dramatically.

The company will reduce the number of those invited from 2,000 (1,100 seated and 900 standing) - to 700, or 500 seated and 200 standing. MJ also cancelled his usual party after the show. Bummer, what will all the party crashers do this season?

Source: WWD

Valentine's Day is an evening of romance and seduction, you need the proper pair of shoes!  How much hotter can these shoes be?  The back heel resembles a pair of lips, ready to pucker up and the bronze soft calf leather straps will hug and curve your feet lovingly.  The bronze color is neutral and will go with any color.  If there is one thing I remember about Ferragmo platforms from a pair I had in the 90's is that they are very very comfortable-- I walked 30 blocks in them when I was in NYC!  Salvatore practically invented the platform shoe and it's still what his brand is best known for.  The wood platform is sculpted like art, incredible craftsmanship!  The price is really steep at € 790.00/$1023 USD (what is with 4 figure shoes lately!?!?). 

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO - METALLIC MARIGOLD PLATFORM SANDALS at Luisa Via Roma.

Is this what retail marketing has come to? Remember the scandal Brooke Shields caused when nothing came between her and her Calvins? That photo now seems like it was produced by Disney compared to the latest Calvin Jeans Ad. I have always wanted a daughter but for the first time ever, I am glad I won't have to worry about a daughter seeing this kind of commercial. Good thing it was banned because this is so inappropriate for tv I can't believe it was made! Seriously, this is neither creative nor artistic, it's just a bunch of naked people rubbing themselves on each other. Check out the banned commercial here.

Please watch it and tell me if I'm being a prude or if this is pornography. (Jump for more!)

source: WWD

Holly Hunter in Reem Acura, Christina Applegate in Emanuel Ungaro, and Kate Winslet in Narcisco Rodriguez

I am obsessing over color right now-- when I was in my 20's I cringed at the bright colors my older aunts wore to look younger. They'd laugh at my black/gray/nude wardrobe and said "You'll see, when you're older you'll want color to brighten your complexion". I guess I am now older because I love the way color just brightens up my complexion!  OMG I'm turning into Betsy Johnson!  Anyway, these are the brightest of the season-- how can you resist this smorgasbord of fabulously bright and happy colors!?!?  What do you think of the bright color trend? Snob or Slob?

2. Alice + Olivia Crinkle silk floral dress Net-a-Porter.com  I must have this!  It is so adorable and fun!

3. Vivienne Westwood Anglomania New Drape Dress at Net a Porter.com-- I am obsessing over this dress!  It's fitted and fabulous and just a bit edgy and off. 

Timeless White and a touch of Classic Black are the defining ingredients of Chanel's
Spring-Summer 2009 Haute Couture collection. Haute Couture shows are grand and the decor often set the stage for the dramatic clothes. Yesterday, columns and round tables were set beneath the Cambon-Capucines pavilions glass roof which were adorned with white paper roses, daisies, petals and leaves like ephemeral sculptures arising from a gigantic pop-up book.  The combination of delicate fabrics and minimalist design give this collection its pure refinement and lightness. The essence of the clothing is Karl Lagerfeld's idea of a 2009 allure, which he calls, in his words, "the new modesty." (at 6 figures a pop)

From the cuts perfected down to the very millimeter, to the selection of unique embroideries, nothing is overlooked. The silhouette is light -both graphic and flexible - and the embroideries and details are suggested rather than exposed. The tweed, taffeta, chiffon, organza and guipure define a new sense of seduction. Flowers and botanical forms are also found delicately incorporated into dresses and into hair pieces.  I know what the SATC girls will be wearing on their heads come summer when they start filming the sequel!

Haute Couture is a world which I am fascinated by. I got a small taste of it last year when I was fitted for Armani Prive and the experience was amazing. I look forward to delving deeper into this world and attending the Haute Couture shows in Paris for the Fall 2009 shows. 

All images courtesy of Chanel

Barbie turns 50 this year and I am proud that she has not lost her love for all things pink! My first Barbie came with a Barbie Van-- it had a rooftop pooldeck, bathroom, kitchen and bunk beds. I was obsessed with that van and prayed I'd grow up one day and live in one. Good thing my prayers were never answered because it would take about 10 vans to store all of my bags! Did you know the color pink was originally considered a masculine color as it was a variation of red? Up until the 1920's, blue was deemed more appropriate for girls-- it was considered delicate, dainty and related to the Virgin Mary. Since the 1940s, the societal norm apparently inverted so that pink became appropriate for girls and blue appropriate for boys, a practice that has continued into the 21st century. I also heard once that pink was a color worn by soldiers centuries ago because it was considered to be a color of power. Check Kirna Zabete for the most fabulous pink of the season.

What do you think, should pink belong to boys or girls? I dress my son in pink often and people always think he's a girl. Why can't boys wear pink!?!? Talk to me snobs!

I'm officially obsessed with By Malene Birger's bead necklaces! They're so fun and perfect to spice-up a plain tee or blouse. I'm always big on bold or stacked jewelry and I have a feeling that given all the attention Eva Mendes' vintage turquoise necklace has gotten (as it should -- though I wasn't a fan of her Dior dress I loved her statesmen necklace!), turquoise will once again be all over the place especially come spring. Perfect excuse to get the By Malene Birger Bobly bead necklace ($230) if you ask me:) Her Multicolored bead necklace ($295) is also a lot of fun. They're not nearly as heavy or hard to pull-off as they look (especially the turquoise one). For those whose interest is peaked, the designer also has a line of clothing -- click here to check it out!

I was pleasantly surprised when I first saw Victoria Beckham's Freshman attempt as a fashion designer. She presented ten well tailored and fetching dresses and I have to admit that I secretly covet all ten but will probably pick just one. Though disturbingly similar to Roland Mouret (whom she called upon for advice) the dresses still carry its own distinct and very "Posh" style. VB kept the line basic, simple and quite wearable. But I'm not so sure it's worthy of its hefty price tag as the dresses range from $1200-$3800, why wouldn't you just buy a Roland Mouret? The jury is still out but as her limited 400 pieces arrive at boutiques worldwide, I predict a sell out. After all, US Weekly trumps Vogue in modern day society and VB rules the tabloids. Victoria Beckham collection at Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus (Coral Gables, Beverly Hills and Houston) in North America. Harrods and Selfridges in the UK and online exclusively at Clothing at Net-a-porter.com

What do you think? Snob or Slob?

Taking his platform shoe a step (or 3) higher, Christian Louboutin's strappy sky high heels will surely leave our bondage obsessed snobs panting but for me, it's 2-3 too many straps, buckles and pennies. Plus his ankle strap shoes are always unsteady, this looks like a broken ankle waiting to happen. Oh, and it's $1,495 for a pair of shoes! Leather, not exotic, no hardware and very little details in construction other than 1-2-3 straps. OUTRAGEOUS. Sorry, Loubs, I'm passing. What about you guys? At Bergdorf Goodman-- call or email our boy Eddie Curtis if you want a pair 212-872-8940.

Snob or Slob?