May 2009
23 posts
Light 'Em Up.
Yesterday, New York’s mayor Michael Bloomberg declared it “Burberry Day”. Really?! I love the label and its head creative Christopher Bailey, but amongst such important calendar landmarks like President’s Day, Memorial Day and Martin Luther King Day, you’re going to have Burberry Day?? Anyway, the brand moved its NYC headquarters into the old New York building, and...
Back To My Roots.
Who knew Roots did such an amazing bag collection?! This morning I went down to the Roots store downtown for their trunk show, and got the chance to view the various women’s and men’s collections with the brand’s two very lovely handbag designers (both of whom designed the store concept, too), as well met Roots’ co-founder, Michael Budman. There were great weekenders (in...
All You Need Is Love.
Love is in the air. Love makes the world go ‘round. All you need is love. Love is like a red, red rose. Love is a-many splendored thing. Some people wear their hearts on their sleeves, but I’d much rather to wear it on my hand. This Love Ring by Chutapat Wittaya of Thailand is big and bold, as all expressions from the heart should be. Aside from its chunky size, I really dig the...
60 Minutes of Anna Wintour.
Morley Safer of 60 Minutes followed Vogue’s Anna Wintour around Fashion Week, watching and observing the actions of and reactions to the world’s Most Famous Fashion Editor. Out of those weeks of La Wintour shadowing came this 13-minute clip that gives but just a teensy little glimpse into the life and opinions of the Bobbed One. Enjoy. Watch CBS Videos Online I’m...
White Out.
The best thing about having a girlfriend that goes to Paris often is that she can bring back fabulous, Parisian shoes. For this round, I requested white men’s-inspired shoes, preferably with perforations. And this is what is coming home to me! Bonjour, les chaussures blanches. * Photo property of Steph A. and is used solely for commentary purposes
Buckle Up.
Yes, Chloe Sevigny is first and foremost a thespian (remember her in Kids?), but over her lifespan has become something of a major fashion icon with her quirky, downtown style. Fashion had become so enamored of her clothing aesthetic, it wasn’t long before she was joining rank with her designer admirers as a guest designer for industry favorite boutique, Opening Ceremony. I’ve...
Alooooo-ha!
My posts have been few and far between over the past couple of days because I’ve been browning myself silly in the Honolulu sun. However, this morning found me doing some work before hitting the beach again, so here’s a quick update post in point form: 1. Island time is AWESOME. People walk slower, drive slower, stop to smell the roses (or hibiscus) and generally seem to enjoy life...
Sitting, Wishing, Waiting...
…at the airport. Just ate a mediocre sandwich, but if I had enough patience and kept walking, I could’ve had a really really delicious sandwich, coffee and doughnut combo from one of my favorite quick-stop eateries, which I forgot was in International Departures. Instead, here’s my “Skyclub” from some no-name kiosk. Hawaii, here I come!!!! * Photo property of Haute...
Face To The Name.
It’s no secret about the big love I have for my friends (and my family, of course). Here are some reasons both parties are particularly awesome: 1. They are extremely smart and sharp. 2. They’ve got wit and jokes in spades, ‘cause laughter is one of the best things ever invented (besides the eyelash curler). 3. They’re loyal as heck (as far as I know!) 4. They’re...
Affordable Oxfords.
On Saturday, my girl Aims tried on a pair of very, very chic two-toned Oxfords, but not in the typical black and white shades you used to see on gramps. These ones were grey and black, plus they came to rather sexy, nearly ankle-length. I wasn’t so sure about men’s-inspired shoes on ladies when the trend first came out, but now I’m a big believer. In fact, I’ve been...
Just Another Manic Monday. Er, Tuesday.
Oy, birthdays. I think the consequences of last Saturday night’s major birthday festivities are still lingering — thought two days would be ample to to get over them, but alas, it’s Tuesday, and I’m feeling a bit under the weather. Woke up with a slight sore throat. Noooooo! Not before Hawaii for Sushi’s wedding, anyway. So my party dress on birthday night was an...
Happy Friday!
Not much to report today, except the fact that I’m extremely, extremely excited that Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen have teamed up with shoe master Steve Madden to design shoes for their “lower-end” clothing label, Elizabeth & James. I will say it does seem like an odd pairing, given that MK + A are actually quite the fashion influencers, and Steve Madden is quite the knock-off...
Things I'm Lovin' Today.
Oh, Thursdays. Such a good day to list things that have made me grin today! OMIGOD. Gimme, gimme, gimme these Givenchy heels I spotted today. My buddy Russe, who brought me a ginarmous birthday cupcake when we met for lunch at our favorite Thai place today. Thanks, buds! I swear, you eat so much during your birthday week. Certainly I have, anyway. Aims bought two House of Harlow 1960 pieces...
Influence Me.
How excited was I to get this as a gift from Aims! Yes, it’s the Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen tome, Influence. I’m going to devour it from page to page. Thank you thank you, AC!! On another note, we went to Lolita’s for a little din-din last night. Who knew mango lemonade was so delicious?! Well, apparently the folks at Lolita’s did. Anyway, it’s going to be my...
Also Not Cool.
So Fischerspooner drops their new, third album “Entertainment” earlier this week, then announces a 20-date “Between Worlds” tour that had me all excited. Then they leave my town off the list. Noooooooooo! Shame on you, Casey and Warren. * Photo property of bpmmagazine.net and is used solely for commentary purposes
Not Cool.
So Oak has re-stocked my favorite tee — Complex Geometries’ Black Square Hooded Tee — and it’s $20 more than I remember. Yeah, yeah. I know a twenty-spot isn’t that much, but a price increase is never welcomed by those who are purchasing, nonetheless. * Photos property of oaknyc.com and are used solely for commentary purposes
So Cool.
Sarah Watson, an art student at the University of Central Lancashire, pulled a David Copperfield and made an old school Czech Skoda Fabia car disappear. She did it with creativity and a little bit of paint, though, not some bogus hocus-pocus. The artistic process took about three weeks, and is really one of the coolest arty creations I’ve seen thus far this year. If only dear Watson could...
Picture (Very) Happy!
I’m the luckiest lady ever, because I have the best girlfriends in the world. Steph A. and Berry got me my own Lomography Diane+ camera in mint green for my birthday yesterday, which means I get to take my pretty pictures this summer after all :) Here’s my new baby! Oh, and here are some gorgeous birthday flowers from Cora (the lilies) and Saritz/Meets/Ags (the other one). Flora...
Gonna Make You Sweats Till You Bleed
If there’s one thing I’m not, it’s the sweatpants kind of girl. I come from the school of thought that you dress for success, because you never know who you’re going to run into in the street. Oprah? Your soul mate?? L’il Wayne? Anyway, it is on the rare occasion that I venture out in just Lululemon pants and a hoodie, though my bud Tom Tom prefers what he likes to...
HAHA!
So today I introduced my pal Trini to the dance phenomenon best known as “jumpstyle”. Not that I’ve ever done it before, but you bet I’ve seen gut-wrenchingly hilarious YouTube clips of it. But a link to the best video ever landed in my inbox at about 6pm tonight, courtesy of Trini. This is jumpstyle…with money, cash, and a certain word that rhymes with...
Radical.
These are the kind of shoes I need in my closet this summer. For real. Good for you, Pixie Market. * Photos property of pixiemarket.com and are used solely for commentary purposes
Happy Happy Birthday...
…to me!! Thanks to all my lovely, amazing friends and family for their warm wishes, especially to the ones that stole me away from my laptop for celebratory champagne sangria…Meets, Ags, Saritz and Mike Jones, you guys are bad… And thanks to my mom and dad for leaving me a voicemail of their funniest rendition ever of the birthday song. I now know where my singing, um, talents...
Happy...Sunday??
I wasn’t able to sleep very much last night, and have been up since 6:44 am. Needless to say, I’ve watched a lot of Black Cab Sessions (by far the coolest music website I’ve seen this year, thanks to a referral from a girlfriend! My Morning Jacket was awesome), read up on my fashion blogs, checked Facebook, downloaded three albums (Chromatics, Camera Obscura, and a various...
