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July 31, 2008
Luisa Beccaria
I've been looking for a good picture of this dress on Liv Tyler and for the designer. Turns out it is Luisa Beccaria. I found a couple other gorgeous creations on her website.
www.luisabeccaria.com
images from instyle.com and luisabeccaria.com
July 30, 2008
Paddington Tote
Chloe has continued making Paddington bag variations as they have been so successful. The saleswoman today told my mom and I that anything with a lock sells well, which is really interesting since I have the original Paddington bag and had to remove the lock as it adds 5 pounds to the bag. Really. This Paddington Tote, in beige, also came in a great grey color as well. The leather is sooooo soft, it is lambskin.
This bag and the below items belong to my mom. We did a little "classics" shopping spree for her today and ended up with some great stuff. In addition to the bag above, we also got her a classic pair of black leather Christian Louboutin pumps...
...as well as a black Balenciaga. But this bag had a twist. A new sort of design detail. (See close-ups.) I hadn't seen this new design anywhere and it isn't online yet.
We bought the Chloe from Bloomingdales and the Balenciaga from Bergdorf, though neither are online yet. Shoes from bergdorfgoodman.com
www.bergdorfgoodman.com
image from bergdorfgoodman.com
Gossip Girl Day
Let's just have a Gossip Girl day shall we? She's the only one looking good today so it's really not my fault.
If this Herve Leger bandeau dress is this short on her ideal body just think how it would be on us folks. Oh my. Looks amazing on her.
www.herveleger.com
image from eonline.com
Gossip Girl
I have only recently given in and tuned in to Gossip Girl. As in, I am on episode 12 of the first season right now. Anyway, I am on a Serena Van Der Whosit kick. Here she is at the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 premiere. (There are 2??) I'm thinking this is a more casual look for Gucci but I love it. And orange... not good on many people, except babies and hockey goalies, but I like it.
image from instyle.com
July 29, 2008
Eek
I like MK's everyday outfit from the knees up but what is on her feet? Eek. This is gladiator gone bad, if you ask me.
image from usmagazine.com
Pretty Watts
Naomi Watts is looking so very cute and preggers and put together. Awww.
image from people.com
LBD
Marc by Marc Jacobs has a couple really great little black dresses out this season. Two of my friends purchased the above Assymetric Ruffle Dress which looks much cuter in person. I also like the below Viva Organza Dress. Both are sort of high fashion for a lower price tag- always a plus.
images from bergdorfgoodman.com
July 28, 2008
Dancing Queen
Sequins. And lots of 'em. But I do like this jacket as an accent piece with a very plain tee or tank and jeans. Nothing else can be flashy about your outfit when you where this! From Gryphon.
image from intermixonline.com
Cozy Sweater
Ooh, I need this. I need to have this for fall to cozy up in by my non-existent fireplace. I love the length and the big buttons. Called the sculpted cable cardigan from Vince, also available in grey.
image from intermixonline.com
Jeweled Monday
Sorry the picture is so small but I really wanted to post these Zac Posen jeweled knickers. Aren't they great? Almost like hot pants rather than underwear. I can't find them online for purchase yet but they were in the August Elle magazine, so hopefully we'll see more about them soon.
image from elle magazine
July 27, 2008
Travel Chic
SJP in her best travel attire, with a giant Balenciaga weekender bag. I wonder where she is going? I like the casual tee and black pearl necklace paired with jeans for a put together but comfy travel outfit.
image from instyle.com
July 26, 2008
Peroxide Blonde
Kirsten Dunst looks to be sporting a much blonder 'do in this photo. But maybe its just the photo? Looking cute on the streets of Manhattan- Soho to be specific.
Update: I just saw Kirsten on the street in Soho and I can report that her hair is not peroxide, it is just her normal blonde color. She was wearing a cute bright green shift dress.
image from people.com
She Can Do No Wrong
It's seems Rachel Bilson can do no wrong these days. I love this Monrow motorcycle jacket seen here along with the Chloe accessories. I went looking for more Monrow and found a limited selection on revolveclothing.com including this great cardigan.
www.revolveclothing.com
images from instyle.com and revolveclothing.com
July 25, 2008
It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Fashion
Rachel Weisz posing for a new issue of Vogue. I don't like this feathery frock as much as the one below. You?
image from usmagazine.com
Feathery Chic
Love this feather and sequin encrusted dress by Derek Lam on Amanda Peet. I generally love her style, on and off screen. When I was planning my wedding, my planner kept saying I had the same "wedding style" as Ms. Peet as I chose a dress with a black band, like her, and also based my flowers off of a photograph of her wedding bouquet. I didn't mean to be doing the same but it just happened the dress I picked also had black and I thought that was a cute concept- "similar wedding styles". I'll post photos of that comparison later today or tomorrow.
www.dereklam.com
image from instyle.com
Question Mark
Maybe I spoke to soon on this week's "No." Would you wear these???
image from net-a-porter.com
Sonia by Sonia Rykiel
I love this wool trench from Sonia by Sonia Rykiel. It looks warm but oh so fashionable with the side zipper, giant pockets and button detailing and because it is from her lower line, the price tag isn't outlandish.
www.net-a-porter.com
image from net-a-porter.com
July 24, 2008
Designer Rugs
I was shopping for rugs with my mom today and we wandered into The Rug Company on Wooster St. in Soho. I saw the rug below on the wall and immediately said "that looks like Marni." A salesman overheard me and confirmed it was in fact Marni. Gorgeous rug. Wow. But a little pricey for what we were going for- a 23 yr olds apartment- where parties will occur and food and drink will be mashed into whatever is below the feet. I would, however, suggest this company for any of your adult home needs. They have a huge designer collection, including designs by Diane Von Furstenberg, Lulu Guinness and Marni among others.
image from therugcompany.info
Lookin' Good
Jennifer Hudson looking good, good, good. Like the haircut, like the bright shirt, like the bangles. Very nice.
image from usmagazine.com
Lanvin: Runway to Red Carpet
In Style was doing a special on Lanvin, on and off the runway. A couple of them we had seen on here but a couple were new images to me. It is interesting to see them on models and then celebrities. Not that both aren't skinny but the gowns look more real on the red carpet and you can imagine yourself in them more easily.
images from instyle.com
images from instyle.com
July 23, 2008
No No No
This week's "No." What is going on here? It sort of looks like a patchwork dress put together with that black electrical tape. Thakoon, I love you, but not sure about this.
image from shopbop.com
Interesting...
This is an interesting dress from Missoni. I like it. It seems like they are really branching out from their crochet-type dresses, for which I am grateful. Looking good on Minka Kelly.
image from instyle.com
BCBG
I have been noticing a lot of great BCBG dresses on my friends, on the racks and now in Vogue. I love this cream dress, I don't currently see it on the site but hopefully soon. It's about $500.
www.bcbg.com
image from vogue magazine
July 22, 2008
Name This Frock
I feel like the brand of this dress is on the tip of my tongue... Any one know who makes this dress? I love the grey and pinky-coral color combination.
As a reader pointed out, this is the Florinda dress from Mayle. It is available at www.net-a-porter.com
image from people.com
Gladiator Heels
I love these Jimmy Choo green snakeskin gladiators. The zipper is funky and goes with the look. As do the dark nails, looks like OPI "Lincoln Park After Dark" or similar.
www.jimmychoo.com
image from elle magazine
July 21, 2008
Silk Jumpsuit
The jumpsuits are really out in full force this summer. This silk Stella McCartney version with down to there front and back was spotted on Maggie Gyllenhaal at the London premiere of "The Dark Knight." I can't wait to see it...
image from celebrity-gossip.net
A New Take on Duckies
Tory Burch has decided to add to her shoe empire with some colorful rain boots or duckies. I have been lusting after the Hunter wellies but now I am thinking I may want these. There is this version, apple green, as well as a cherry red version.
Look out for them, I assume they'll be available in the next couple months.
image from elle magazine
Chanel Strikes Again
I LOVE this dress. Strapless, slinky, lacy, feminine and the one glove adds some sass. The perfect little black dress.
image from elle magazine
Lingerie Monday
I'm back. You know I like cherries, this set, called Cheryl, also features a great bow at the hip. You could practically wear it to dinner with that coverage...
www.agentprovocateur.com
image from agentprovocateur.com
July 16, 2008
I'm Out Shopping
Not really, but I am in Chicago for a wedding and so will be unable to post until Monday. Please come back then for Lingerie Monday.
July 15, 2008
Weekly Don't
A friend passed along a "don't" so worthy of posting that I couldn't resist. As those things do come along about once a week, I think we'll add a "don't" posting to the mix. These "don't"s are
of course just my opinion, but always good for a laugh.
These boots, on first glance seem fine... then you take a second glance and it starts to fall apart. First, tie-dye, of a sort, on boots. Second and more importantly, patent. Third, we have to question the word vintage in the product title. And fourth, patent might be okay if they were advertising these boots as a rain boot- as opposed to the Hunter boot say- but at $328 and with no mention of use for rain only, we have to call this what it is... A bad idea.
If you really feel you must have this boot, cannot live without it. Wait. They will be on sale. Oh and don't go thinking the all black version are any better just because they aren't tie-dye. No.
Veronica Patent Vintage Slouch Boot.
www.intermixonline.com
image from intermixonline.com
of course just my opinion, but always good for a laugh.
These boots, on first glance seem fine... then you take a second glance and it starts to fall apart. First, tie-dye, of a sort, on boots. Second and more importantly, patent. Third, we have to question the word vintage in the product title. And fourth, patent might be okay if they were advertising these boots as a rain boot- as opposed to the Hunter boot say- but at $328 and with no mention of use for rain only, we have to call this what it is... A bad idea.
If you really feel you must have this boot, cannot live without it. Wait. They will be on sale. Oh and don't go thinking the all black version are any better just because they aren't tie-dye. No.
Veronica Patent Vintage Slouch Boot.
www.intermixonline.com
image from intermixonline.com
July 14, 2008
Miss Oops
This is a very cute product line called Miss Oops that offers cures for everything from deodorant marks to panty lines. A couple interesting fixers were the "Popper Stopper" which stops pregnant ladies bellybuttons from popping out and the "JAKS" which covers up unsightly cracks. (I would like to hand these out on the street.)
www.missoops.com
images from missoops.com
Style Icon
Now, I have several questions about this...
1) Who is it that dubs someone a style icon?
2) Who is Daphne Guinness?
3) Where can I wear that gorgeous, over the top, Alexander McQueen scarlet red coat?
This woman, Daphne Guinness, is called a style icon by Vanity Fair. (See above questions.) She is very pretty and looks to be very thin, but maybe that is the ginormous coat talking, and maybe she is a Guinness (like the beer)... Perhaps that a style icon makes. I have heard Gwyneth dubbed style icon and you are constantly hearing "It Girl" assigned to the latest up and coming actress, usually one on the indie film circuit. Maybe style icon is sort of the same thing?
image from vanityfair.com
Sweet Monday
I thought this pack of weekend briefs from Stella McCartney was so cute and sweet. A new take on days of the week briefs.
www.net-a-porter.com
image from net-a-porter.com
July 11, 2008
Speaking of Yellow
This D&G satin skirt is beautiful. I love the funky zipper up the entire back that gives it a bit of edge. You could wear it to work and then out on the town. I might pair it with the black sheer KAiN tank here.
www.net-a-porter.com
image from net-a-porter.com
Shockingly Yellow
This Tom Binns necklace is very compelling despite the shockingly bright color. And it really isn't that expensive for all the bling you get.
www.net-a-porter.com
image from net-a-porter.com
I Like, I Want, I Need
I am not usually into animal prints but I think I can make an exception for these gorgeous Christian Louboutin New Simple pumps. It is a metallic leopard print rather than a furry type material.
www.net-a-porter.com
images from net-a-porter.com
Weddings on the Brain
I shoulda been a wedding planner, I love them so much, but then I'd have to work weekends. Nevermind.
Anywho, my friends Lisa and Andrew are getting married a week from today and as it's a Friday wedding, they have planned all day festivities for Saturday. The above is a logo for the Nuptial Cup which will include boggle, roller hockey, hand bag (not sure, popular in Chicago- assuming it involves both hands and bags), a scavenger hunt and a bar crawl.
What a great idea especially if you let your guests know ahead of time so that they can plan to stick around.