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Olsen 'Pic of the Day'
2007-04-05 17:00:00
Ashley Olsen leaving Starbucks (what a surprise!?) in West Hollywood yesterday. Love the Chanel wallet, technically it can double as a clutch if you only carry a few things...skinny lippie, cards, moola, keys w/o key-chain....Notice the wide-leg on the jeans. Seeeee its back! Yay, variety.
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Sweet Spring Picks for Flats! Lanvin, Louboutin,and Miu Miu,Oh My!
2007-04-04 10:13:00
Lanvin Patent Ballet Flat in Black. These are amazing, they are made in France and the leather inside is so soft, they just glide on, they are quite pricey but if you save up a great investment. umm, yummy!Joan & David Hillary Flat. I love, love, love these.Christian Louboutin Open-Toe Flat in Pale Grey Patent Leather. These are so very spring, from the peep toe to the blanc creamy color. Umm. Love it!Miu Miu Black Satin Crystal Ballerina Slipper . OMG, these are so chic and Principessa. I am sure these will sell out in no time. Get 'em while you can. I know they are on the pricey side, but better to invest in one fabulous pair of flats that you will love to death than several of shoddy quality that are so-so. These are my favorite.Giorgio Armani Studded d'Orsay Flat. These are great for summer, and a very elegant cut.Giorgio Armani Bow d'Orsay Flat. Love the bow detail and the Patent. They would look amazing with skinny jeans as a "dress me up, dress me down" mix.L'Autre Cho...
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David Bailey Photographic Book on Brit Supermodel Jean Shrimpton to Come Ou
2007-04-04 04:28:00
Coming out in April is a compilation of photographs David Bailey, one of England's most famous photographers, and arguably one of the worlds most famous commercial photographers shot of Jean Shrimpton. The photos were shot in January of 1962 in New York City by David who was at the time her lover (their love affair would span four years). NY JS DB 62, due out in late April was Bailey's first time in New York and at the time he was just starting his career as a successful photographer at British Vogue.The idea behind the shoot was 'au natural', Bailey didn't want this to be a big 'to do', more of a 'girl on the street' take on things. It was a bitterly cold day and Shrimpton is photographed throughout carrying a teddy bear. Organically shot around NYC in freezing weather, she did her own hair and styling to further add to the authenticity. The first shot is a rather iconic one, I find it especially inspiring.Speaking about her now, Bailey refers to Joan Shrimpton as a natu...
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Voila!
2007-04-03 08:40:00
New format...Enjoy.

"Amazing Girls": The New York Times Explores the Struggle that Girls Face i
2007-04-02 19:25:00
For your reading pleasure. The Sunday Time s had an excellent article on the so-called "Amazing Girls ", high-school aged women who are struggling with the pressures to be smart, successful and beautiful, competing to get into the best Colleges and Universities and still be "hot". True, we have so many more opportunities now, but is it even harder to succeed? I remember feeling immense pressure to have stellar grades and look amazing in High School. Do we have time to do homework and our hair?Read it here.
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Work in Progress
2007-04-02 07:32:00
Sorry for the lack of posts today...working on a new format...changes coming soon (and new posts!)Ciao, BG
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Chloe's take on the High-Waist.: LOVE IT!
2007-03-31 18:56:00
Continuing on in the theme of the High -Waist pant, I couldn't resist posting Chloe 's new Spring/Summer line which prominently features the high waist. I think these are beautiful outfits and really give you a feel for how you could put together tops and bottoms with the higher waist.P.S. I LOVE this whole collection, seriously I want it all. I don't think I've ever been this enthusiastic about one 'whole' collection.Below, other 'high-waisted' pieces from SS07:Chloe850 Madison Avenue, NYC, NY212.717.8220Hours: M-Sat, 10-6pmAvailable at:Bergdorf Goodman (US)NordstromBloomingdalesSaks Fifth AvenueHarvey Nichols (UK)HarrodsSelfridgesLe Bon Marche (FR)Brown Thomas (IR) AND online everywhere in the world at Net-a-Porter , Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman.
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Olsen 'Pics of the day' and Going the Way of Annie Hall, Wide-Leg, High-Wai
2007-03-30 06:46:00
Ashley earlier in the week in LA. Still loving the black look. Still adore the bag.MK yesterday in LA. Sporting a decidedly different look than that as of late (for the record though, she has worn these pants earlier in the year, see photo below). Trouser pants are in. They have been on the radar since last spring, but I have not seen many sporting the look. They were seen all over the runway. High er waists and wider legs. I love this look (tho I still love skinny jeans) and it definitely gives a more equal opportunity wearing option for all body types. Definitely more forgiving. I recently got a beautiful pair of vintage French wool trousers in Maroon. I love the trouser look. What do you all think?PS I want a gold Rolex too.MK earlier in the year.Diane Keaton in Annie Hall . The start of a Pants Revolution.From the runway:Spring 2007 RTW. Tibi. New York Shows.Spring 2007 RTW. Temperley. New York Shows.And a few options for you:Fendi High-Waisted Crepe Trouser from Net-a-Porter.Pas...
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Mark your Calendars for May 8th: Kate Moss's Topshop Collection Hits Barney
2007-03-30 01:40:00
The much-anticipated collection which drops May 1st at the flagship Oxford Circus London store (always a madhouse, can't imagine what it will be like May 1st) will be available a week later here in NYC at Barneys Co-op. Kate herself will make an appearance on the day of. I am sure this will be a big scene, I really do want a few of the pieces though. I suppose I will brave the masses. Oh and I keep hearing rumours of the opening of a Tops hop here in the city later in the year. Anyone have any updates??Fashion Week Daily reports on the collaboration:?Topshop is a lower-end mass store that offers a lot of style; Barneys is an upscale luxury store that offers high style,? said Julie Gilhart. ?What we both share is a love of style.? ?Kate?s style is so much of a Barneys style, so it?s like having a peek into her closet,? Gilhart compared. ?But the most important thing is that we buy produce first, regardless of designer or name.? Check out Shop Diary for shots from British Vogue of ...
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Mark your Calendars for May 8th: Kate Moss's Topshop Collection Hits Barney
2007-03-29 05:53:00
The much-anticipated collection which drops May 1st at the flagship Oxford Circus London store (always a madhouse, can't imagine what it will be like May 1st) will be available a week later here in NYC at Barneys Co-op. Kate herself will make an appearance on the day of. I am sure this will be a big scene, I really do want a few of the pieces though. I suppose I will brave the masses. Oh and I keep hearing rumours of the opening of a Tops hop here in the city later in the year. Anyone have any updates??Fashion Week Daily reports on the collaboration:?Topshop is a lower-end mass store that offers a lot of style; Barneys is an upscale luxury store that offers high style,? said Julie Gilhart. ?What we both share is a love of style.? ?Kate?s style is so much of a Barneys style, so it?s like having a peek into her closet,? Gilhart compared. ?But the most important thing is that we buy produce first, regardless of designer or name.? Check out Shop Diary for shots from British Vogue of the...
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Mark your Calendars for May 8th: Kate Moss's Topshop Collection Hits Barney
2007-03-28 20:44:00
The much-anticipated collection which drops May 1st at the flagship Oxford Circus London store (always a madhouse, can't imagine what it will be like May 1st) will be available a week later here in NYC at Barneys Co-op. Kate herself will make an appearance on the the day of. I am sure this will be a big scene, I really do want a few of the pieces though. I suppose I will brave the masses. Oh and I keep hearing rumours of the opening of a Tops hop here in the city later in the year. Anyone have any updates??Fashion Week Daily reports on the collaboration:“Topshop is a lower-end mass store that offers a lot of style; Barneys is an upscale luxury store that offers high style,” said Julie Gilhart. “What we both share is a love of style.” “Kate’s style is so much of a Barneys style, so it’s like having a peek into her closet,” Gilhart compared. “But the most important thing is that we buy produce first, regardless of designer or name.”Check out Shop Diary for shots fro...
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Great Vintage Store on the Lower East Side: "Don the Verb"
2007-03-28 05:47:00
You know I am a huge vintage shopper. So a few months ago when I stumbled upon a new store, Don the Verb, I was terribly excited. Yanina who runs the shop has a great selection of streamlined pieces, all carefully picked to represent a superb offering of sharp tailoring and impeccable taste. She has a wonderful collection of vintage French hair bows, stunning bags and great coat collection among other items. For those in the trade, there is also an archive of rare and exciting vintage French couture, 80's London street fashion and more for shoots and the like. Newly opened (in the Fall) I encourage all of you to stop by.For those of you from out of town/country (which I know there are a great many) below and above is a selection of beautiful shots from the website showcasing some of her pieces for your fashion inspiration.Note the alligator bag in the 3rd shot, I nearly bought this, its an amazing bag. Very Chanel-like in its boxish shape but in wild alligator like you can't find ...
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Things that are absent: me watching "The Hills" and my Morabito
2007-03-27 04:45:00
So, went all the way uptown to Artbag to pick up my Morabito, and it's not ready yet....whah. Annoy-ing, esp since they said it was ready. Anyway pictures on Weds, when I'm going back to pick it up (for real, cross my fingers). Saw some adorable vintage Chanel earrings at Encore...had to stop myself, if I'm still thinking about them in two days we'll see. Apparently Jackie O, used to shop there...Got home late and ended up missing 'The Hills ". Fill me in, not sure if I can wait til the re-run.Still thinking about the earrings. They were clear Lucite with a black background and tiny pearls and double C's embedded within. They were likely from the 50's but interestingly had the look of recent collections I've seen, especially with the use of the Lucite. Very modern. Oh dear, this whole Chanel jewelry thing is getting out of hand. I will post my other recent Chanel finds this week....they are all in her characteristic gold metal....which is what made these all the more appeal...
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Olsen 'Pic of the Day'
2007-03-26 00:08:00
MK in LA on Friday...Love the lumberjack-chic look. I have always had a thing for old plaid shirts w/bits of red in them, like vintage Ralph Lauren in his Western themed styles. I used to "borrow" them from my dad's closet...now I cop them from my beau.Note the Louboutins. I wannnnnt a pair. So sexy.
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Judy Chicago's "The Dinner Party" finds a permanent home and the Elizabeth
2007-03-25 18:57:00
Exciting news; Judy Chicago 's famous feminist artwork "The Dinner Party " has finally found a permanent home:The Brooklyn Museums newly created and opened (Friday!) Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art. After 30 years of being moved around from different display spaces and in storage, the exhibit will finally come to rest. The Center's 8,300-square-foot space encompasses a gallery devoted to The Dinner Party; a biographical gallery to present exhibitions highlighting the women represented in The Dinner Party; a gallery space for a regular exhibition schedule of feminist art; a computerized study area; and additional space for the presentation of related public and educational programs. Sunday's events at the Musuem:Special Event: Global Feminisms Artists' Talks and Performances 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, 4th Floor In conjunction with the exhibition Global Feminisms, feminist artists from more than fifty countries discuss or perfor...
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Style File: Love the Olsen Twins
2007-03-23 19:16:00
Every time I see a photo of either of the Olsen twins I am so inspired. I just adore their style. I love the textures, the use of lots of black, a hint of color (in the red bottom of a Christian Louboutin or red nails), bits of fur and the most beautiful bags. The bag that MK has been carrying lately is SO awesome (see the two pics above and below) and it reminds me of my Morabito....(which btw is ready to be picked up from Artbag....I'm SO excited) so classic, will last forever and just timeless in that old Hollywood glamour way. I will post a pic of my Morabito next week.Anyway, thought I'd post a whack of Olsen inspiration as the weather is FINALLY warming (well a bit, at least here on the East Coast) and we can trade our bulky layers for soft flow-y layers and dress how we'd like instead of how we must in order to deal with the weather. Love the mix of vintage with cutting edge glam. Very avant-garde chic. Obviously I don't agree with those that think they have terrible styl...
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Fendi Bucket Purse. Love it!
2007-03-23 06:31:00
Fendi Suede Buck et Bag
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Cute Picks from Topshop
2007-03-18 07:00:00
I can picture all of these with black leggings and sleek riding boots (like those below!).Cap Sleeve Swing Jacket. KhakiDenim Cap Sleeve Jacket.Cap Sleeve Swing Jacket. In Black.Oversized Mac. Love the Sleeves and the rumpled look.Flat Buckle Riding Boot. These are so great. So versatile...I own a very similar Italian pair and wear them all the time over skinny jeans and with leggings.All available at Tops hop online (click on the links to get direct purchasing info). FYI: Topshop ships to the US now!!!As well, I know Opening Ceremony on Howard Street has a small collection of items from Topshop, though I haven't been in as of late to attest to any selection....(will try to stop by in the next week or so and give an update). Opening Ceremony 35 Howard StNew York, NY 10013Phone: (212) 219-2688
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Birthday, Birthday.
2007-03-17 21:52:00
Happy Birth day Sister #1.LOVE YOU.MUAH.

The Pier Antiques Show is Today!
2007-03-17 19:42:00
If you are in NYC (or thereabouts):The Pier Anti ques Show runs today and tomorrow (March 17th and 18th).Besides antiques there is also a fantastic section of Vintage clothing: 'Fashion Alley', with designers such as Hermes, Chanel, Pucci and more. Expect to find dresses, bags, hats, jewelry, jackets and coats, sunglasses (hopefully from France!!),shoes and sweaters etc etc! SHOW HOURS: Saturday 9-6, Sunday 10-5 PIER 94, 12th Ave., @55th St., NYC(212) 255-0020
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Anna Wintour on Blogs...
2007-03-17 00:46:00
From Page Six:March 16, 2007 -- ANNA Wintour is as picky with words as she is with her wardrobe. According to one Vogue-er, "They are expanding the Vogue Web site and getting more involved with the Internet. But Anna hates the word 'blog' so much, she refuses to call anything on her site a blog and has charged her staff with coming up with a new word that isn't as garish-sounding. She wants it ASAP - in time for launch." However, a source close to Wintour said, "Anna just doesn't want people to refer to stories as blogs, because they're not. It's an improper use of the word." A rep said, "Anna has nothing against blogs."Yay! Leave it to Anna Wintour to glamourize blogging. She is definitely the Queen of what's enVogue.
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Rachel Zoe, Love her or Loathe her: Girl has Presence.
2007-03-16 22:20:00
Rachel Zoe (nee Rosenzweig) seems always to be at the epicenter of some gossip scene. Styling the likes of Kiera Knightley, Mischa Barton, Lindsay Lohan and formerly Nicole Richie (who could forget their highly publicized split last fall), Ms. Zoe has garnered the respect of the fashion community while also raising eyebrows for her rather 'in the limelight' persona, running counter to what many believe should be a low-profile position as the stylist not the star.Zoe is featured in this weeks NY Times Thursday Styles section. Read it here.
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Alexander McQueen Skull Flats
2007-03-15 21:28:00
Of course I love these. Brillant. Get them at Net-A-Porter.
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Louis Vuitton 'Monogram Groom' Collection
2007-03-15 19:11:00
Totally cute!The 'Mono gram Groom' Coll ection. Inspired by a 1920's Louis Vuitton Advertisement. For a look at the ad that inspired it all, click here. They are screen-printed in the traditional Louis Vuitton Truck colours; blue, red, cream white, off-white, yellow, green, and orange. This is a limited edition offering, so they may not be in stores much longer (but are available at Eluxury.com for sure)...I remember seeing pieces at Saks in the Fall. And, yes I know its a bit late to be posting about this collection...but its still around...and a little birdie wanted me to showcase it!Pochette Cles (Key and Change Holder). Sunny Yellow interior. $200.Porte Monnaie Rond (Round Coin Purse). $245. Can also be used as a bag charm.Compact Zipped Wallet. $540. Bright blue interior.Also in the collection: the Agenda, Zippy Organizer, and Pochette Wallet.These are such fun and classic additions to spice up your everyday bag. Imagine reaching in to get your wallet/subway card holder/c...
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P.S. We added a search function
2007-03-15 06:01:00
Now you can easily look for content within the blog.Check the bottom of the website!Enjoy.
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From Derek Lam...
2007-03-14 19:53:00
Bustier Dress. Lana Wool and Mohair. Stunning. Trench Coat with Blouson Sleeves. Perfect for Spring, a fun twist on a classic. The sleeves are so feminine, and really set it apart from other trenches.Asymmetrical Anorak Jacket. Absolutely adorable, very chic but playful too.All available at Eluxury.com
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Louis Vuitton Change Purse
2007-03-14 03:44:00
How cute!Monogram heart change purse.Available at Louis Vuitton.
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The LBD: Two great Little Black Dresses
2007-03-13 21:13:00
Fendi Batwing Jersey Dress Beautiful. I love this dress, though at $880 the price is a bit steep .Available at Net-A-Porter12th Street by Cynthia VincentAnother take on this design at a far more reasonable priceAvailable at Net-A-Porter
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Edward Bess Lipstick Line
2007-03-12 19:00:00
I had the good fortune to chat with Edward Bess Saturday evening at BG's beauty event. Besides being a total cutie-patootie, he is one smart cookie. Hailing from Charleston, South Carolina, a city I particularly love (they understand feminine there). He is immaculate and totally charming in that wonderful southern way, but don't think his cute factor deters at all from his business sense. At the age of 21, he has a wonderfully solid line that is well thought out and of thorough quality. Future plans include mascara, eye shadows and bronzer's.The lipstick line is chock full of beautiful and naturally flattering colors that are so soft and moisturizing. The line contains 15 lip products, five high-sheen lip glosses and 10 lipsticks. Previously only sold as a set, colors are now available individually. The lip products are lightly scented with wild fig, lovely! The lipstick contains vitamins A and E to act as antioxidants in addition to silicon to maintain a smooth finish. The lip g...
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BG...the restaurant
2007-03-11 03:15:00
So just returned from an evening at BG, picked up a beautiful red lipstick from Chanel, 'Passion' and then had dinner at BG--my favorite restaurant in the city!!! It has such romantic views...Central Park, 5th avenue, the Plaza and all from the 7th floor...the decor is very deco 1920's and the atmosphere is wonderful....it just makes you feel a part of old New York...but in a very hip way!! I'm sort of a bore I always get exactly the same thing when I go, which is the fantastic 'steak au poivre' and their chocolate souffle cake for dessert. A perfect night!I would also suggest having afternoon tea there. Its the perfect interlude from shopping.Passion is from Chanel's new lipstick line; 'rouge allure'. It has that uber-cool gold tube with the tap-touch opening style. So sexy. The perfect red.Oh forgot to mention, Lucy Liu was also partaking in BG's gift card event, seen at the ShuUemura counter...She is as beautiful in person as in movies. Perfect skin.BG754 5th Avenue, 7...
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