June 2009
21 posts
Model Smarts.
Contrary to popular belief, there are mannequins in the business who are so much more than just being “really, really ridiculously good-looking”. Carla Bruni can sing (and has a best-selling album). Tyra Banks and Heidi Klum have made themselves into entire brands (which include television production). Coco Rocha can highland dance the crap out of anyone (and did so down a Givenchy...
And Now The Thrill(er) Is Gone...
The whole world is collectively mourning the passing of Michael Jackson, the King of Pop. With a smile through a few tears, I’ve spent all morning listening to everything MJ, as in tracks from the Jackson Five era to the time when Michael was on the very top of his game. Not only did MJ bring us the greatest hits music has ever seen, he brought us the “Thriller” video, the moon...
Gap Snaps.
Here are the pics I took of me trying on the Gap/CFDA collaboration items by Alexander Wang. No love for anything here, except for the simple black dress with hidden pocket, which was — funny enough — not a collabo piece. I’m Lovin’ it: I don’t know why, but this F21 dress reminds me of Gwen Stefani’s “Cool” video. Maybe it’s the girly...
Haute Heels, Sickening Sneaks.
Exhibit A: Very haute (and hot) purple ruffle heels from Topshop, which are blatant but admirable Givenchy knockoffs and have a little space reserved in my shoe collection. Exhibit B: Very ugly neon sneaks from House of Dereon I spotted the other day, photographic proof that Beyonce and her mom really should stop designing things. * Images property of Topshop, Haute Hippie and are used solely...
For The Love of Shoes.
There was a very, very big shoe sale that occurred this weekend at our luxe department store downtown. Ladies were being pushy in the politest of ways, but I did witness an elbow jab here and there in attempts to get to the right size shoe racks. I usually waver between a size 5 and size 6 in footwear, so how lucky was I to spot not only a color-blocked Fendi wedge, but a sky-high cream pair of...
Etch A Sketch.
Cedric Rivrain is a massively talented illustrator that counts so-cool-it-hurts publications like Tokion and Dazed & Confused — oh, and John Galliano — as clients. He recently captured mega models like Kate Moss, Sasha Pivovarova and Anabela Belikova via sketch, all wearing big labels like Jil Sander, Prada, Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent and Lanvin. But instead of drawing the...
Way More Wang.
Alexander Wang might be getting a little ubiquitous for some, but I have yet to tire of him. Today’s a bit of a rush, but here are a few more AW pieces from the Resort 2010 that deserves some posting props! My girl Steph A. chopped off the sleeves to a light wash, cropped denim jacket that was sitting in her closet, and it looks similar to the Wang one pictured below. The best thing? She...
Hey, CFDAs.
The CFDAs went down yesterday in New York, an annual glittery and sartorial event that commends and honors those who make fashion the industry what it is today (read: fabulous). So congrats to the winners, all of whom are very deserving, from Marc Jacobs to Scott Sternberg to Alexander Wang to Rodarte to Proenza Schouler. But most of all, congrats to these stylin’ gals — Lake Bell,...
Cut It Out.
When it’s undeniably warm out — as it was on an overnight trip with my girls Berry, Steph A., Ovitch and Saritz this weekend — the key things to have are a loose and light summer dress, sandals, sunnies, bikinis and a pool (if you can score lounging at one). I, unfortunately, miscalculated Saturday’s heat and very unfortunately wore jeans when I should have been wearing...
Happy Friday!
Well, another end of the M-F work week is here. It’s gonna be a good weekend with some heavy activity itinerary. 1. My girl Phyll’s engagement party tonight. 2. Billabong party tonight. 3. Some sleep. 4. Whis with the girls. 5. Barely any sleep. 6. Drive home. 7. Lazy Sunday that might include that car-free party/festival happening on Main Street. Or hopefully a boat going up to...
Philo's Back.
Fashion cried long and hard when Phoebe Philo bid adieu to the industry and the House of Chloe in 2006 to raise her young family. Fashion then jumped up and down ecstatically when LVMH chief Bernard Arnault inserted her at the head of Celine in September 2008, marking the return of Philo and her design vision that beckons to many who love the sartorial. Oh, what a triumphant return it’s...
Two If By Sea.
I went for my first bike ride of the summer earlier this week, and pretty much knew there was no way I could live anywhere that wasn’t near the sea. I’m a sun and water baby for sure. Maybe that’s why I really, really like Sea New York, designed by Sean Monahan. Okay, not really. But I do admire the look book photography (the latest has models cavorting with the Easter Bunny) and...
Ga-Ga for Gaga.
I’m not a huge fan of her music, but I have to say: Lady Gaga’s got style. At this point, you’re probably rolling your eyes and begging to differ, but it’s style. In a crazy, look-at-me way, of course: no pants, platinum blonde locks in ridiculous hairdos, silver armor dresses, zipper eye patches, hairbows made from her own hair and more. I absolutely dig this shot of her...
Crahay For Her.
Envy is not something I feel too often, but then today I discovered the lovely Laetitia Crahay, director of jewelry and accessories at the House of Chanel. She’s uber-chic, sample-sized, has Chanel (at presumably a heavy discount) at her French manicured fingertips, is close to Karl (as in Lagerfeld) and has wicked, wicked sets of accessories to make me very green with one of the seven...
Resorting To This.
In between ready-to-wear and couture shows is a group of lesser known collections — to the public, at least, because not everyone can afford vacays in Biarritz — called resort (or formerly known as “cruise”). The brands who showed Resort 2010 very recently included Marc Jacobs, Chanel, Yigal Azrouel, Anna Sui, Alexander Wang, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Zac Posen, Doo.Ri, Prada,...
Forever in Blue Jeans.
Buying myself another pair of shoes is not really something I should do, especially another pair of gladiators. Then I walked into Zara and saw these light blue denim ones that begged to be tried on with my tan (which is staying on strong!) and bare legs. And then I realized the smallest size left was a 6.5, a size that proved to be much too big for my footsies. So it looks like the verdict was...
Martin + Osa Event in SoCal.
Live in SoCal? Around Westfield in Century City?? Then check out this fabulous event at Martin + Osa, hosted by my friend (and former L.A. market editor for WWD) Michelle Dalton Tyree, as well as Jennifer Disotell (formerly editor-in-chief for Genlux Magazine and current founder of PR firm Public Persona). It’s for a good cause, too: the Fashion Forward Foundation. If you’re interested...
The Time Is Now.
I’ve spent a lot of time trying to find myself a gold watch that is all about telling me the right time — and all about me aesthetically, as in nothing dainty, thin or dull. I want massive, thick and shiny. Then I came across these silver or gold-plated Timeless T1MEPEACE Bracelets, a very intelligent, tongue-in-chic design by Germany-based Denise Julia Reytan. The premise of their...
Yay, Jeff Hamada!
My buddy Jeff of Booooooom.com was the last speaker at the last Pecha Kucha event in town. I was in Hawaii for Sushi’s wedding so I missed JH speak, but needless to say, he rocked it. Click through for a good presentation and good laughs from one of the most creative guys I know! xo Haute Hippie * Photo property of Jeff Hamada, booooooom.com and is used solely for commentary purposes
CFDA Chic.
I knew Diane von Furstenberg would do great things as the CFDA president. The designer icon decided to shake things up this year with the CFDA Journal by having the award nominees pose for the publication — which, despite it’s form, is not actually available to the public — but this time wearing their own creations. And yes, that means men in dresses, as Jason Wu gamely did for...
Do It With Flare.
The jewelry tray on my dresser has been overflowing since 2003, so what’s a few more pieces going to matter?? My fashion writer’s budget doesn’t allow for extravagant Bulgari or Garrard purchases — as of yet — but it does allow for “baubles” from the likes of Fred Flare. I’m not the biggest fan of peacock feather earrings, but I do like FF’s...
