Sarah Jessica Parker’s BITTEN Collection
Posted on September 12, 2007 at 12:57 pm (PST) | Comments Off
When Sarah Jessica Parker launched her BITTEN fashion line this summer, I thought I was losing my hearing when she announced that everything in the collection is under $20. Available exclusively at Steve and Barry’s stores, the BITTEN collection largely reflects Sarah Jessica Parker’s personal style and offers everything from jeans to suit separates. Sweaters, tops, jackets, dresses, bags, jewelry, and shoes are also part of the collection and range in size from XS-XXL in tops, 0-22 in bottoms, and 5-11 in shoes. Why did Parker name the collection BITTEN? Apparently, Parker was "bitten by the Steve and Barry’s bug" the first time she walked into a Steve and Barry’s store and her reaction subsequently became the name of the collection. I, for one, am grateful to Sarah Jessica Parker for designing a fashionable, wearable, yet affordable collection accessible to all women. Who doesn’t love a bargain? Get ‘bitten’ by Sarah Jessica Parker’s new BITTEN fall collection at a Steve and Barry’s near you.  Â
Ralph Lauren’s 40th Anniversary Extravaganza
Posted on September 9, 2007 at 10:30 pm (PST) | Comments Off
Ralph Lauren is the king of classic American glamour. For his 40th anniversary, he celebrated by putting on the most amazing spectacle of his career. A whopping 72 looks were sent down the runway, each a testament to Ralph’s incomparable talent for creating timeless visions of what American, and now women worldwide, will want to wear for everything from going to work to going to the Oscars. One of my many favorite looks in the show was the white gown above, simply stunning in its simple elegance. It’s what some talented, pretty, young ingenue will wear next spring to dazzle the crowds of wherever she goes. Ralph Lauren is definitely reaching new heights of spectacular style!
Marchesa at Fashion Week
Posted on September 6, 2007 at 10:48 pm (PST) | Comments Off
Mirror mirror on the wall, whose the most chic of them all? The answer is any modern day princess lucky enough to be wearing this fierce twist on a fantasy fairytale gown. The dream dress is a new creation from Marchesa’s fall line and made its debut at the designer’s New York Fashion Week show. The bold black and white layers of tulle and feathers are certainly not for the damsel in distress type. This dress should be reserved for all of you fabulous modern princesses who slay the dragons yourself, and still manage to make it to cardio boxing, and land the corner office with the killer view. The best part is . . . no Prince Charming required! This gem is just a small part of Marchesa’s knockout fall collection which can be viewed in entirety at their website. You can purchase other Marchesa creations at Neiman Marcus.
Gwen Stefani Covers Up
Posted on September 4, 2007 at 8:10 pm (PST) | Comments Off
The always fabulous Gwen Stefani proved she can be fun, funky, and fashionable even while cooperating with Islamic standards of female decency. The pop/rock star rocked out her recent concert in Kuala Lumpur and kept her word to comply with Islamic feelings on modest dressing. Stefani may have covered up her rock hard abs but she certainly was not wearing a burka. Stefani tweaked her trademark jail striped booty short ensemble by adding opaque black tights, opera gloves and a shimmery cape. She completed the look with a sharp menswear-inspired top with matching tie and vest. Gwen manages to make even covering up a fashion statement. For more of Gwen’s edgy styles her L.A.M.B. line is always fabulously fresh. Â
Valentino at the Oscar’s
Posted on September 4, 2007 at 7:32 pm (PST) | Comments Off
In honor of the impending retirement of Valentino, a man whose design empire has become one of the cornerstones of high fashion, I thought it only fair to showcase one of his most memorable modern designs. This gown, worn by the statuesque Cate Blanchett to the Oscar’s, captures such a classic look, while being anything but boring. The fabric is draped to perfection, the broach adds the perfect amount of sparkle and the yellow gives the dress a dare-to-be different flare. While this dress is nothing new it definitely deserves a second look and is my little salute to Valentino — one of fashion’s greats. To view some of his fabulous designs visit the Valentino web site. The best part is the site fails to give any prices so feel free to fantasize without having to have bad thoughts of using that rent money for couture.  Â
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