...Chanel Iman!
So divine in 3.1 Phillip Lim (pictured with the designer, at right), complete with calf to shoulder ruffles and a C-emblazoned belt, a cute and stylish wink at the Costume Institute gala's superhero theme. Cocktail hour never looked so chic.
We are in a major state of adoration.
Photo courtesy of Style.com.
Friday, May 9, 2008
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The Rainbow Brigade
No longer drowning in a sea of bootleg jeans, we now can choose from trouser-style, super wide legs, straight leg, cropped, skinny, even skinnier...the list goes on and on. With so many shapes on the market, it's not surprising that denim designs have started to play with color as well. It's not a matter of rinse today but a matter of what shade of the rainbow you prefer. Whether it's a soft shade of pink or a shockingly bright shade of yellow, now is the time to put indigo aside and embrace the Rainbow Brite within you.
Urban Skinny Jean in Purple, $19.80 (available at Forever 21).
Rich & Skinny Sleek Skinny Jean in Aloe, $156 (available at Pink Mascara). 
Chic of the Week x2
To make up for last week's missing Chic of the Week (my apologies!), I have included two ladies in this week's post. And what better occasion to double up than with looks from fashion's version of the Olympics than the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute gala, which took place at the beginning of this week!
Who: German actress Diane Kruger.
What: A silver Alberta Ferretti, Fred Leighton Jewels and bright pink peeptoes.
When: Monday, May 5, 2008.
Where: Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute gala in Manhattan.
Who: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, model.
What: A multicolored, tiered strapless gown by Burberry.
When: Monday, May 5, 2008.
Where: Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute gala in Manhattan.
Photos courtesy of Zelebs and Style.com.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
On a Roll...
Gwyneth Paltrow, former and self-proclaimed style icon, has been laying low as of late, keeping her red carpet appearances relatively limited and her awe-inspiring style moments even more few and far between. She has been spending time across the Atlantic being a hands-on mom to her kids, which is a very refreshing move for an A-lister to make. I am very impressed by this and have a great deal of respect for this choice, but the lover of glamour in me missed red carpet Gwyneth. I missed the Gucci velvet suits and simple, modern Calvin Kleins of her style reign (end of the 90s/beginning of the millennium).
There has been something in the air recently, however. Ms. Paltrow has been getting it oh-so-right. From Jay-Z's wedding to her whirlwind press tour for Iron Man, GP has not missed a beat. With her incredible haircut to her newfound embrace of her killer gams, she is looking amazing. Great short frocks that are simple with a touch of edge (white for night, embellishments, super brights, cut outs, asymmetric hemlines and necklines) paired with the simplest yet spot-on choices of jewelry and her now ubiquitous sky-high heels have become her latest staples.
Gwynnie was just our Chic of the Week, but just one mention did not seem like enough; a tribute was more in order. And we are not the only ones to take notice of the actress's sexy new incarnation--her transformation is being hailed from the smallest blogs to the largest fashion mags and newspapers across the world.
Go, GP, go!
In Proenza Schouler at Beyonce and Jay-Z's wedding on April 4th.
Wearing super-high (seven inches!), black McQueen heels, jewelry by H. Stern and a lacy Balmain mini on April 24th.
In Sonia Rykiel, black Louboutin stilletos and a Chanel clutch at the Berlin premiere of Iron Man on April 22nd.Gwyneth in vintage YSL and black leather Givenchy sandals in New York on April 7th.
Pretty in pink in Dior at the Breast Cancer Research Foundation "Hottest Pink Party" in New York, April 8.
Ms. Paltrow sporting a black Preen mini and Giuseppe Zanotti lace heels (at left) in Rome on the morning of April 23rd.Photos courtesy of Dotspotter, OK! Magazine UK, People.com, Marie Claire UK, Celebutopia, The Fashion Spot and Sawf News.
Is there an Echo in here?
For a long time, I have been trying to figure out how to make silk scarves work for me. I've long loved an Hermes silk and other various incarnations, but have been frankly bewildered how to incorporate them naturally and skillfully into my own wardrobe. The headscarf look made famous by Jackie O and denizens of St. Tropez decades ago and then once again by It Girls such as Nicole Richie in recent years has never looked right on me. Try and try again, I always looked more cleaning lady than jetsetter.
Silk scarf around the neck? I always felt way too Diane Keaton in the remake of Father of the Bride. So, for the past seven years or so I have been doing the cop out way: tying the silk square onto my tote or whatever handbag I was carrying when the mood struck me. Nothing daring there.
Recently, I decided to buck up and just give the old nautical themed Hermes I've had for years a try casually strewn around my neck. The result? I loved it. With a little courage I have sneaked this timeless accessory into my look and around my neck and am now completely hooked. Since this watershed fashion moment for me, I have my eye on nearly every scarf currently on the market.
Carrying the best designs for the best prices by far is Echo. Seriously, there is a scarf to match every recent [great] fashion trend--stars, ikat, modern art. These scarves are an easy way to add color and a little bit of Grace Kelly into your wardrobe, which let's face it, we all need.
STARS
Echo "Star Spangled" - available in fresh lime, pucci pink and white, $48
PAINTERLY
Echo "Crossroads," $78 and Animal Spectator Neckerchief, $25
Friday, April 25, 2008
Who: Gwyneth Paltrow.
What: A form-fitting, knee-length Gaultier and Bulgari jewels.
Where: The premiere of her new movie Iron Man at the Warner Moderna Cinema in Rome.
When: Wednesday, April 23, 2008.
Why: First of all, I am obsessed with her new haircut and think it that it has been one of the best decisions she has made in quite a while (a far better one than many of her recent choices of films). Her makeup here is perfection--totally soft but still smoldering. And though I don't often love a one-shoulder gown, I think this looks very strong without being severe and fits her to a T.
Photo courtesy of InStyle.com.
Monday, April 21, 2008
[Belated] Chic of the Week
Who: Katie Lee Joel, cookbook author and wife of Billy Joel.
What: A long, shiny mane paired with a soft, sky blue vintage gown.
Where: The New Yorkers for Children benefit gala at the Mandarin Oriental in Manhattan.
When: Wednesday, April 16, 2008.
Why: The troubled musician's wife looks radiant, simply elegant and unfussy. Her long locks and the feminine curves of the dress make the look so uncomplicated, easy and completely appealing.
Photo courtesy of Zimbio.
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