Obsessories | Balmain's Bags
Badass chic comes in a shoulder bag—four to be exact via Balmain. Following its most coveted collections—I’m still drooling over the sequin mini dress and red-hot ankle booties—this mini collection of handbags doesn’t disappoint. Classic silhouettes yet meticulously detailed, these hand-made bags thoroughly exude the level of rock-chic glam to compliment your pique-shouldered blazers, minis and booties.
Parfüm | Whatever Lola Wants...
Your fall wardrobe has come together: over-the-knee boots, embellished leather gloves, sequins and fur. Complete all your ensembles with arguably your most important accoutrement--parfum. Daisy's older-- sexier sister Lola (Marc Jacobs) is perfectly flirtatious and modern with fuchsia peony, pink peppercorn, rose and ruby-red grapefruit. This long-lasting scent makes a statement by day or by night.
Look Du Jour | Inspired by...Juicy Couture
A cropped faux-fur jacket is the height of chic. Pair with topshop's zip PU skinny trousers and Bally's Estelle platform boots for Downtown charm.
Look Du Jour | Inspired by...Stella McCartney
THE BLACKLIST | TOUGH LOVE
This week's list endows us with a heady dose of rock-chic; tough love via Sonia Rykiel's studded flap bag, Lauren Urstadt's cropped chain leather gloves, Diego Dolcini's studded and stoned platforms, Swarovski's Oscar cuff and Nordstrom's braided chain necklace.
I love to give my ensembles a hard, edgy vibe to them and any piece from this selection of accessories injects instant edge.
Diego Dolcini's stoned and studded sparklers with front zip unleash your inner rock chick--no band necessary.
Created using eel skin and a motif set with Pointiage® crystals, Swarovski's Oscar cuff is the perfect balance between edginess and elegance.
A mixture of different size chains are braided together to form Nordstrom's chunky necklace of high-shine brillance.
Supple leather make sure Lauren Urstadt's chain-embellished moto gloves maintain the perfect level of femininity.
Stud crazy or perfectly rocker? It won't matter when Sonia Rykiel's slightly textured and heavily studded leather bag is draped over your shoulder carrying all your can't-leave-home-without items.
Fashion on Film | THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE
WHO:
En masse, the fashionable cult following of the fashion world's bible and those with vogue aspirations.
WHAT:
The September Issue (the making of Vogue magazine's 2007 September issue) limted USA-wide release (outside of NY).
WHEN:
Friday, September 11th
WHERE:
Los Angeles and other exclusive fashion hubs...click here to find yours.
WEAR:
Pair Bottega Veneta's antique rose leather pencil skirt with Topshop's gold lace sweetheart top with peplum hem and L.A.M.B.'s black leather Jaco platform. Accessorize with Marciano's Briani bib necklace for a bit of old hollywood glamour. And for when it gets cool, drape Givenchy's tiered degrade fur vest over your shoulders a la Anna Wintour. You look wouldn't be complete without a pair of black shades, go with Burberry's Lacing square sunglasses for a modern touch and in case you were wondering...cropped bob is optional.
WHY:
She is virtually American fashion's mascot in chief so it makes sense to pay homage; Anna is practically synonomus with dark sunglasses and pelts.
En masse, the fashionable cult following of the fashion world's bible and those with vogue aspirations.
WHAT:
The September Issue (the making of Vogue magazine's 2007 September issue) limted USA-wide release (outside of NY).
WHEN:
Friday, September 11th
WHERE:
Los Angeles and other exclusive fashion hubs...click here to find yours.
WEAR:
Pair Bottega Veneta's antique rose leather pencil skirt with Topshop's gold lace sweetheart top with peplum hem and L.A.M.B.'s black leather Jaco platform. Accessorize with Marciano's Briani bib necklace for a bit of old hollywood glamour. And for when it gets cool, drape Givenchy's tiered degrade fur vest over your shoulders a la Anna Wintour. You look wouldn't be complete without a pair of black shades, go with Burberry's Lacing square sunglasses for a modern touch and in case you were wondering...cropped bob is optional.
WHY:
She is virtually American fashion's mascot in chief so it makes sense to pay homage; Anna is practically synonomus with dark sunglasses and pelts.
Frocks Meet Food | AMERICAN FASHION COOKBOOK
American Fashion Cookbook: 100 Designers' Best Recipes
While reading....
Marc Jacobs is manning the DJ booth as Diddy mixes Ciroc cocktails and Karl (Lagerfeld) greets the guests. Naomi, Heidi and others strut around in Herrera and Armani Couture while balancing sumptuous hors d'oeuvres. A fashionable feast commences when John Varvatos serves his Colaloo Soup. Derek Lam follows with his Yellowtail Crudo and before we can argue that our frocks have been stretched far enough, Mark Ecko melts our reserve--and peeks our interest--with his "Adults Only" Chocolate Chip Cookies.
...At least that's what went on in my head while reading the Council of Fashion Designers of America's American Fashion Cookbook, published by Assouline and with a forward by Martha Stewart, a big treat that shares more than 100 recipes and original illustrations from fashion's designers. "...here are all the recipes a stylish soul needs...from the flirtatiousness of Strawberry Shortcake to the minimalism of Chocolate Ganache to the zip of Andalusian Gazpacho..."
Who says you can't wear your frock and eat food to? No need to ponder. Designers dish--on fashionable food--in American Fashion Cookbook.
Fashion's Night Out Exclusive Items...
With so many retailers participating and offering freebies, discounted products and services, food etc., deciding exactly what to spend where can get overwhelming. Thoughtfully NY Magazine's theCut has put together A Frugal Guide to Fashion's Night Out. Also for up-to-the-minute info on what's on sale where follow the FNO community on twitter.
Look Du Jour | Inspired by...Michael Kors
BLACKEYE | Glove Story
Louis Vuitton F/W 09
Roberto Cavalli F/W 09
I spy with my little blackeye: gloves. They are one of the trends I'm most excited about for the fast-approaching autumn and winter seasons--after thigh-high boots. Gloves are more than just a millinery accessory to keep manicured fingers warm; they add instant luxe to your ensemble.
Probably taking que from the over-the-knee boots that starred in myriad runway shows, gloves stretched from stud and stone-embellished wrists to well over the elbow as shown at Roberto Cavalli. Phi's long quilted leather gloves are one of my favorites along with Miu Miu's cropped and studded leather gloves.
