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.
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 kicks off today--you know, the effort by Vogue, the CFDA and NYC & Company to refashion the economy with a splurge in shopping, (hey, whatever works)--and the exclusive FNO tee is on sale at Bebe for those who can't jetset to NYC to take part in the fête of fashion. In addition to the sales, Thakoon, Jason Wu (above) and other designers have created their own FNO tees for sale.
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.
For two days only, beginning tomorrow Wednesday, August 19th and Thursday, August 20th get 85%ff all merchandise at Rachel Roy's Spring 2009 Sample Sale.
New York | 1411 Broadway (between 39th Street & 40th Street) | 37th Floor
Bensoni Online Sample Sale, www.thesavvy.com Fall 2008 Collection - Up to 80% off Of-the-moment pieces - exquisitely tailored and feminine blouses, skirts, dresses and jackets - at amazing prices! Nothing is priced above $150."[FWD]
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