Nili Lotan Tank
An oil rig tank is so timely.
Won on eBay
(j-crew, 2007 summer collection)
It's a little bit sick
how much I love my new magnetic vintage 'paper' dolls
Does anyone remember this at J-Crew? (I sure don't) and I think it's damn adorable. I'm pretty sure I have to have it.
How long 'til summer?
A Rose By Any Other Name...
TDF DVF on eBay
My new dress!
Yeah!! Purchased on etsy. Vintage. 70's
Perfect with pink, red or purple heels.
Currently Wearing: Trina Turk Dress
Purchased on eBay.
Special offer from Femminastyle
Fun (and reasonably priced) vintage finds at Femminastyle
(Use code ilovevintage at checkout to receive 15% off your order!!)
Also file under:
Shopping doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg
If I had a million dollars...
Loro Piana Leaf Print Tunic at Vivre. $880.
Also file under:
**"I wish this struck me as inexpensive"
**Totally obsessed with tunics this spring
** YUM
**Perfect for unpredictable spring weather
My new favorite jeans
Saturday 6:45pm
Have you ever noticed
that resort-wear lines never include fleece or down? Apparently I didn't get the hint, because this year I will be vacationing in Cleveland...and Chicago.
In the meantime, here are some fun things to wear if you are headed to a warmer climate. Like Columbus. Or Baltimore.
All of the above available at Vivre. And if you aren't subscribed to their newsletter, shame on you.
Dolce Vita dresses
at Dolce Vita online
Highly sophisticated
junior's dresses at Nordstrom
She's a maneater
Love, love, love the Sofia dress (2nd from left) and think Imay purchase for work (and play)
Enter code JUSTMYCUP at checkout and receive 20% off!
(Damn you, Tanya for feeding my addiction!)
An ulterior motive
Gorgeous ties and cuff links from Ulterior Motive, "a design label that aims to be an alternative to the mainstream by any means necessary."
So there.
Hot new apparel company: Edoc Laundry
*Woven into everything Edoc makes are secret messages and codes most people can't see. Learn more and purchase at Edoc Laundry Online
FAIRE FROU FROU Summer Blowout Sale
Faire Frou Frou, located in Studio City, CA (and online at www.fairefroufrou.com) is hosting its annual Summer Clearance sale from
Sat. July 1 thru Sat. July 29, 2006.
Faire Frou Frou is located at:
13017A Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
(just east of Coldwater Cyn)
Markdowns on lingerie, swimwear, outerwear, jewelry, apothecary, slippers, and even our antiques & chandeliers! After the sale, the prices go back up to their original price.
Prices reduced to 50-75% off!
Call us at 818-783-4970 with any questions.
Primp Bunnies!
Thanks to my dear friend Kelly of Kelly Fishing For...I now know about this adorable line of Bunny Print Wear from Primp.
(Thanks, Kel. I was looking for things to spend my money on.)
Spring Fashion for Little Dudes
On Blah Blah Babycakes. Don't miss it.
Fashion Week: Menswear
A few of my favorite looks in honor of Nick Hopmann
Burberry:
Calvin Klein:
Prada
Costume National
Fashion Week: Tibi
Fantastic!
Fashion Week: I heart Nanette Lepore
By far, my favorite collection yet...
...to me, this is what fall is all about. Read Nanette's E-X-C-L-U-S--I-V-E blog on Glam.com
Fashion Week: Jill Stuart
It's all about the black. Goth is back.
Fashion Week: Cynthia Steffe
school-girl chic plus; sophisticated neutrals, black+white+cream all over
Fashion Week: For a Fun Time...
...Call Betsey...
...anything but dull+drab; chock full-o-color surprisingly ladylike-chic with a splash-a-fun
Fashion Week: Carolina Herrera
Standout collection (so far)
Cool shop to visit: Stella Neptune
Obsessive simplicity, half-cocked humor, and individual style are the driving forces that reflect the Stella Neptune label. The name Stella Neptune is the DJ name of the principal designer, Eva Kisevalter. For more than 15 years, Eva's alter ego-- "Intergalactic Soul Sister" Stella Neptune has DJ'd the world over, forging that same individual style into her DJ persona.
Petite Heaven!
Pink Heather, Heaven of Dress for Petites, has a romantic and carefree atmosphere where pint-sized shoppers can find unique 60's retro Lolita and 70's Bohemian style vintage dresses with ease. It also offers designer inspired hand-made pieces that are modern, classy, eccentric and sexy. Founder, Heather Yau, a petite lady herself, always dreamt of having a specialty dress store where she could freely shop petite size dresses she adores. And now she does -- so grab your wallets, petite shoppers!
Fashion Week: Donna Karan, DVF, Luella, Tracy, Twinkle
Donna Karan
DVF
Luella Bartley
Tracy Reese
Twinkle
Word that comes to mind for Fashion Week thus far: dull.
Can you believe? A dress made entirely from tea!?
...and all for a fantastic cause
Celestial Seasonings unveiled a signature dress made from... get this...its tea packaging, in an overall effort to raise awareness of and provide education about the risk of heart disease among women. One in three women in the United States dies of heart disease, which affects more females than the next seven leading causes of death combined, including breast cancer. The Red Dress has been nationally recognized as the symbol of awareness for this cause since its debut in 2003.
Fashion designer Brett Cooper crafted the signature piece as a dynamic re-interpretation of the red dress, a wardrobe favorite and the inspiration for the current icon used to elevate awareness of heart disease among women.
Cooper assembled the dress's bodice from boxes of Celestial Seasonings new Vanilla Rose Decaf and Black Cherry Pomegranate Black Teas. The new teas feature art with women wearing red dresses and provide educational information about women's risk of heart disease. Both teas are made with all-natural ingredients including heart-healthy black tea. (Research shows that drinking just two cups of black tea daily provides as many heart-healthy antioxidants as one serving of fruit or vegetables and may reduce LDL, or "bad" cholesterol, a major risk factor for heart disease. So drink LOTS of black tea, ladies!)
The nice folks at Celestial Seasonings have pledged a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the new teas to WomenHeart: the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease, the nation's only patient advocacy organization serving the 8,000,000 American women living with heart disease. In addition, Celestial Seasonings will donate up to $100,000 as a part of a Red Dress pin offer featured on 17 million tea boxes. (So buy LOTS of Celestial Seasonings, ladies!)
Fashion Week: Gen Art
Learn more here.
Fashion Week: Be there or be square from the comfort of your own home / cube / cyber cafe
www.imgfashionworld.com will be streaming the Bryant Park fashion shows LIVE!! while www.MSNVideo.com will be streaming highlights on demand of all 67 shows, as well as exclusive celebrity, model and designer features, hosted by Kelly Killoren Bensimon Editor of Elle Accessories and Editor At Large of Gotham and Hampton's.
MSN Video will make all of this footage available for 30 days following its original airing. (In case you're on holiday in Bora Bora for the next month.) Additionally, Sprint will be allowing its wireless customers to view the behind-the-scenes video and interviews via their multimedia handsets (so you can watch the shows while shopping at Bloomies)
Here are total babe, Carolyn Murphy and Kelly KB getting ready to bring all of the coverage right to YOU!
On a quest: white parka
Andrea has me obsessed with finding a white parka.
Observe the following and send your thoughts:
(on sale at the Gap; I would remove the belt pronto) Has anyone tried this allegedly "warmest" of jackets?
Ultra Warm Down Long from LL Bean
Ultra Warm Down 3/4 from LL Bean
Know of others (under $200, 3/4 length or longer)? Send 'em my way or post in comments!
Even More J-Crew Goodness
(knock on wood) they just can't get it wrong lately:
Riding boots:
Sweaters that are sophisticated + sexy, (not slobby + slouchy):
Cable knit and stripes:
Sweats:
All about: Preppy-chic (with flair)
Preppy-Chic with a flair:
*mix and match plaids and prints
*cute shoes will make you look fab, not drab
*add a little something unexpected
Eddie Bauer sweater vest; J-Crew Kathryn double stripe shirt; J-Crew argyle sweater; Eddie Bauer reindeer sweater; American Eagle plaid skirt; LL Bean toggle coat; Abercrombie+Fitch Helen sweater; Banana Republic cable knit gloves; J-Crew giant-cable cardigan; Old Navy jeans; Kate Spade ballet flats
(More) J-Crew Goodness
Coat:
Bag-shoe combo:
Ruffled shirt-blouse:
Slipper socks (attn Mom/Santa: I want these in Heather Grey for Christmas!!):
Preppy-chic mix-and-match:
(All in the Holiday 2005 J-Crew catalog)
Don't be afraid of winter white
*pair it with black for fantastic contrast
*don't go bright white
*don't do it head to toe - we're aiming for a "splash"
*peep toes paired with black tights = delightful. v. fashion fwd.
*wear it like you mean it. the "no white after labor day rule is SO 2003
*if you get nervous, call me. i'll convince you its the best idea ever
BCBG Girls, Made on Earth, Maxx NY, Siegerson Morrison, all at Zappos.
Guess, Casadei, Lumani, Lumani at Zappos
Visiting NYC Part 3: Sardi's and Broadway
Q: Beth, I need your help!! I am coming to NY on Dec.1-4, my hubby won a trip through work. It's going to be very swanky. Dinner at Tavern on the Green, Sardi, and 21 club, a broadway show and more. Girl what do I wear???
A: Dearest Cara, WHAT fun part 3!!! I have come up with some suggestions for you. First, let's put everything into context:
Sardi's "In the heart of New York's Theater District, Sardi's has been the toast of Broadway for 82 years."
Attire = Theatrical-chic
(Anna Sui, Missoni, Pucci at Net-A-Porter)
Shoes: red + purple
(From Zappos)
The bag: mix-and-match
(also from Zappos)
HAVE FUN!!!
Visiting NYC Part 2: Tavern on the Green
Q: Beth, I need your help!! I am coming to NY on Dec.1-4, my hubby won a trip through work. It's going to be very swanky. Dinner at Tavern on the Green, Sardi, and 21 club, a broadway show and more. Girl what do I wear???
A: Dearest Cara, WHAT fun part 2!! I have come up with some suggestions for you. First, let's put everything into context:
Tavern on the Green: "A grand café overlooking Central Park, Tavern on the Green is one of New York's most dazzling dining experiences - a real show- stopper overflowing with crystal chandeliers, hand-carved mirrors, and stained glass. Nestled in its own magical gardens, Tavern on the Green exists in a fantasy-like setting. It is no wonder the critics say, 'If Oz had a restaurant, this would be it!'"
Attire = evening-classic-chic: A Little Black Dress
(all available at J Crew)
Shoes: Metallic
(Freed, Vigotti, Steven from Zappos)
The bag: something exciting
(All from Zappos)
Visiting NYC Part 1: 21 Club
Q: Beth, I need your help!! I am coming to NY on Dec.1-4, my hubby won a trip through work. It's going to be very swanky. Dinner at Tavern on the Green, Sardi, and 21 club, a broadway show and more. Girl what do I wear???
A: Dearest Cara, WHAT fun! I have come up with some suggestions for you. First, let's put everything into context:
21 Club. A former speakeasy frequented by the likes of Humphrey Bogart and Richard Nixon. It is "the place to see and be seen in New York City..."
I'm thinking something reminiscent of 1920's New York / flapper-chic.
The main piece: a fab dress
Left to Right: Karen Zambos Vintage Couture, tie back dress in chocolate; Marc by Marc Jacobs crunkled silk georgette dress; Marc by Marc Jacobs mira stripe dress in marine blue. All at Shopbop.com
The bag: Clutch or beaded (or both)
(both from Target!)
The shoes: Gorgeous t-straps
(Exchange, J-Lo from Zappos)
And your outerwear: A faux fur wrap
(Both from Newport News)
The rest of your outfits coming soon...
Meet my new winter coat
(Let's just hope it fits...like my winter-white shoes, it's completely the wrong size)
My, what gorgeous gloves you have!
Isaac Mizrahi at Target, Coach, Coach, Kate Spade, Kate Spade, Kate Spade
Things I am loving in the new J-Crew catalog
Ballet flats:
Preppy chic (perfect for work):
Toggle sweater:
A new approach to mix-and-match:
This yellow bag:
(All at J-Crew and in the November catalog))
My Fall Wish List Revisited (again)
Pretty Shirts for Work and Play (perfect for layering a la Lucky):
(Old Navy)
Camis and shells to wear under sweaters and blazers and jackets (oh my!):
(Old Navy)
A great blazer:
(Old Navy)
Cropped Plaid Pants to wear with boots and heels:
(Urban Outfitters)
Denim:
(Gap)
Colorful tights:
(Urban Outfitters)
Cardigans perfect for mix-and-match:
(Old Navy)
Tops with fun prints:
(Urban Outfitters)
A dress up, dress down wedge in a rich Fall color like burgundy:
(Urban Outfitters)
Layered chain necklaces a la Sienna:
(Urban Outfitters)
A vintage charm bracelet:
(Carolee)
Scarves in bold colors:
(Urban Outfitters)
An adorable hat:
(Urban Outfitters)
A bag in Winter White:
(Spiegel)
A(nother) great bag:
(Urban Outfitters)
And a bag that looks expensive (but isn't):
(Spiegel)
A fabulous coat:
(Spiegel)
A wrap dress (or two) for work:
(Spiegel)
Wow. I'd better get started.
Playing dress-up NEVER gets old.
I found this Candybar Dollmaker Site via Creature Comforts and it is an absolute blast. If you are mix-and-match obsessed like I am, you will love this.
Here are some of the dolls I created:
Not that Glenda Bailey cares but...
...I found the October issue of Bazaar to be particularly good:
Flats, gloves & Paul + Joe "Sister":
Stella's new line for H&M (R.I.P. Kate's contract)
What's In? Things like "cookies with coffee," "sending pretty invitations" and "inviting new people"
Charlize looks gorgeous
Would I switch places with Anna Molinari for a day? Wait, let me ponder her gorgeous closet, dishware and home, and then decide
Everything that's good about mix+match:
To a birthday party, indeed!
I was literally losing sleep over What to Wear to Henry's birthday party tomorrow, when it dawned on me: Seek counsel from Emily Richards of What to Wear This Very Second.
Brilliant.
Check out today's post "To a birthday party" for her illustrated answer to my wardrobe dilemma.
She is a genius. If only she could do this for me on a daily basis.
And P.S. - How did she know I am planning to wear my hair straight tomorrow? A talented illustrator AND telepathic?
Let's make believe
One of my favorite features in Lucky is the one where they profile one person and show a week in the life of their wardrobe. I am hoping (rather foolishly) that someday they'll pick me. I'm pretty sure that I have zero chance since a person who wears a black pant + top combo to work every day, and PJ pants all weekend is not all that interesting. But just in case.
Monday. The week awaits and I am wearing Peter Som:
Tuesday. In Oscar de la Renta returning to the office from a lunch meeting:
At a black-tie event for work on Wednesday evening in Vera Wang:
At dinner + drinks Thursday night at Pacifico in Luca Luca:
Here I am at work on a (casual) Friday in Cynthia Rowley:
This is my Friday Night Date outfit Narcisco Rodriguez:
This is me shopping with friends on Saturday afternoon in Behnaz Sarafpour:
On my way to my Saturday Night Date in Calvin Klein:
It's amazing how I don't look one bit hungover on my way to Books + Booze Sunday morning:
London Calling
London Fashion Week hits:
Emma Cook
Giles Deacon
Paul Smith
Ghost
Glam it up!
My friend (and fellow-pug Mom) Lisa turned me on to Glam, a great site "presenting the best in fashion and beauty."
I definitely encourage everyone to stop by, explore a bit (a bunch!) and take their "What's your trademark style" quiz. It's mucho fun. They even make recommendations based on your results!
My trademark style? I thought you'd never ask!
"Eclectic: You’re a bit quirky and always out for an element of surprise with your style, mixing up retro and vintage elements with contemporary bohemian styles. Breezy fabrics, flowing cuts, and unique accessories help you achieve an enviably original and diverse appearance every day. You fashion maverick, you. "
[dead on]
And you know I love this Antik Batik bag they suggested for me.
[You should always buy things when people go to the trouble of suggesting them for you, its rude not to!]
Why Paul Pressler, Why?
I am quickly losing confidence in Gap Corp.
Exhibit One: They decide to update their website at the start of the Fall Shopping Season. (Why didn't they just wait until the holidays?)
Exhibit Two: Under WHOSE DEFINITION does this jacket qualify as a capelet?
It has sleeves. Isn't the very definition of a cape, "that without sleeves"? And a capelet is just a littler version of a cape? Sleeves do not a capelet make.
If you don't believe me, see Dictionary.com
cape1 
( P ) Pronunciation Key (k
p)
n.
- A sleeveless outer garment fastened at the throat and worn hanging over the shoulders.
[DUH!]
Exhibits Three and Four: What in God's Name has gone awry in the Gap Accessories Department?
Okay, don't get me wrong, I adore the purple leather bag. But why, WHY?? would they put that HUGE silver buckle on it that says "Gap Jeans" WHY DO COMPANIES ALWAYS RUIN OTHERWISE CUTE THINGS WITH THIS EXTRANEOUS NONSENSE? (H&M, are you listening?)
I'm not really sure that I can bring myself to comment on these. I don't mind the style, it's more the shiny patent finish and the lackluster yellow color that makes me cringe.
Maybe the boukie has gone to their heads?
I'm the last to know about EVERYTHING
Could someone please tell me how I did not know about Fashion Fantasy League? Thank God for Jessica Lee Jernigan!
Today's picks
Heatherette
Derek Lam
Gwen Stefani for L.A.M.B.
Lela Rose
Ralph Lauren
Willow
Donna Karan
Today's pick
Yes he did!
Zac Posen:
Today's picks
Today, I am very much enjoying the following lovely pieces:
Anna Sui:
Carmen Marc Valvo:
Cynthia Rowley:
Peter Som:
Nostalgic chic
[Nostalgic chic? Really? I kind of like that.]
It truly keeps getting better and better.
J'adore Nanette Lepore with all my heart:
Has anyone noticed my affinity for [no, obsession with] mix and match?
Spring 2006 is looking just fine
I love these creations so much, I'm blushing!
DVF:
Cat Swanson:
Luca Luca:
Twinkle:
Fall 2004 revisited
Stuff I put in my scrapbook one year ago, that I still crave:
Risky color combos (that work)...
...Faux fur that looks more fab than...faux...
...THIS amazing jacket...
...and this - which renders me speechless
Gap jacket
if anyone else is looking for - and having trouble finding - the gap trapeze jacket i mentioned a few days back, here is the response i got from GAP customer service:
Thank you for your recent inquiry regarding the Jacket featured in the October issue of Lucky Magazine. We apologize for the difficulties you've experienced while searching for this item. Many of our products are featured in national magazines or through the media 4-6 weeks prior to their actual arrival. We are anticipating this item to arrive in our stores and online soon. If you have additional questions regarding these items, please contact us via e-mail at custserv@gap.com or call 1-800-GAP-STYLE. Our CustomerService Consultants are available 24 hours a day for your convenience.
Very helpful. Not.
Urban picks
My picks from the new Urban Outfitters catalog:
fall clothing update
After very brief visits to Urban Outfitters last week and Zara and the Gap last night, I was inspired to re-visit my fall clothing shopping list.
A few color inspirations:
Shoes:
-Cowboy boots
-clog / moccasin type shoes for bumming around
-cute peep toe heels to be worn with jeans
- New Ugg like for cold, snowy weather
-Black knee-high boots for fancy / sexy
Bags:
-big number in fab color that I can throw a lot of stuff into
-maybe some cool vintage finds in the EV or Williamsburg [UPDATE: 9/1/05: went to EV last weekend was unsuccessful in locating; perhaps W-Burg will be more fruitful]
Tops:
-long sleeve tees and layering numbers
- a few sweaters that don't make me look chunky
-a few blazers / cropped jackets in cool colors / patterns [UPDATE 9/1/05: Zara and Urban Outfitters are promising]
-camis [UPDATE 9/1/05: Express is having a sale and they have some really cute camis that are $14.50 a piece; will pick up one or three tonight after Grizzly Man]
-coat (preferably yellow or green) [UPDATE 9/1/05: have also become obsessed with idea of grey coat, navy coat [from Diane T?] and leather bomber jacket; thus want 5 coats for fall/winter 2005; justifying based on: fall/winter is very cold in NYC, practically live in coats all season; plus do not want other people to get sick of looking at my same coat every day - being benevolent]
Bottoms:
-jeans, jeans, jeans
-[ADDED 9/1/05] cropped pants in tweed, herringbone, etc, to be worn with boots and peep toe heels
-work stuff (pants, etc) [UPDATE 9/1/05: Definitely need some new work "bottoms"...and tops; need work stuff in general, or need to convince leading investment bank to change wardrobe policy to: "casual"]
Accessories: [ADDED 9/1/05]
-fedora
-more big chunky scarves, yes i have a million, but see justification for "coat" above
-colorful tights (see scrapbook)
[ps: I'm not getting Lucky today after all]
stuff for Fall 2005
Project: Starting my list of Things I Need for Fall 2005 and beyond:**
Shoes:
-Cowboy boots
-clog / moccasin type shoes for bumming around
-cute peep toe heels to be worn with jeans
- New Ugg like for cold, snowy weather
-Black knee-high boots for fancy / sexy
Bags:
-big number in fab color that I can throw a lot of stuff into
-maybe some cool vintage finds in the EV or Williamsburg
Tops:
-long sleeve tees and layering numbers
- a few sweaters that don't make me look chunky
-a few blazers / cropped jackets in cool colors / patterns
-camis
-coat (preferably yellow or green)
Bottoms:
-jeans, jeans, jeans
Oh yeah and work stuff (pants, etc) which I always manage to forget -- maybe in my next life, I will have a job I can wear jeans to.
Target stores: DSW for footwear, Gap, Old Navy, H&M, Zara, Warehouse, Urban, Anthro for all others
Issues: funding for aforementioned project (Pls send suggestions; Benefactors welcome)
**Subject to Change (after reading Lucky....TOMORROW!!)
Me circa 1981
I've always loved a good handbag.
stuff with birds on it
These are the things I am looking forward to wearing this spring:
*bermuda shorts
*wedge heels
*big beads
*stuff with birds on it
*little fitted jackets
*big suede bags
*bigger sunglasses
*green
a little fitted jacket (or three) for spring
I have been obsessed with finding a little fitted jacket (or three) for spring. I have seen them on fashionistas all over town. This weekend, I found two fabulous little jackets at Zara. One is an off-white number with metallic thread and the other is Missoni-esque with a perfectly placed button at the collar. And it is green, to boot.
Little jackets make me very happy.