Thursday, September 30, 2010

High Style: Vogue Italia October 2010



Eccentric red! The elegance of daring to use a total colour is contrasted with the sobriety of a very precise make-up. From the complexion, improved and made flawless with Fluid Master Primer, silicone-based and rich in volatile oils, and with Luminous Silk Foundation, no. 5.5, a foundation cream that covers the face naturally.

For a natural gaze: Master Eyeshadow, no. 32 and Eyes To Kill mascara, no. 02, which gives volume and depth with a blend of plant waxes. On the lips, very sensual, a thin layer of Rouge lipstick by Armani, no. 400, guaranteeing non-stop hold and maximum comfort. All by Giorgio Armani Cosmetics. Three-button wool jacket with vertical ribs and embroidered silk bermudas, Giorgio Armani. Calzedonia tights. Hairstyle by Guido for Redken. Make-up by Pat McGrath. Fashion editor Panos Yiapanis.

Photos: Steven Meisel

Evelina Mambetova for TOP 10 Magazine

Taking to the gritty streets of New York, Evelina Mambetova wears a wardrobe of casually cool garments from the likes of Proenza Schouler, Marc Jacobs and 3. 1. Phillip Lim for the latest edition of Top 10. Lensed by Zev Starr-Tambor and styled by Daria Shapovalova, the Ukrainian darling takes over the Big Apple with mussed hair and a rock star attitude.










(fashiongonerogue.com)

The Magic That is Christopher Kane










(netaporter.com)

Christopher Kane is always that "designer to watch," as he always manages to put a fresh spin on the latest in trends. That touch of embroidery lends just the right amount of chic!

The Smith's Take On Milan










(WWD)

Jada and daughter Willow are quite the stylish twosome as they attend various shows in Milan. I love Jada's look in picture one...she is flawless from head to toe! The hat, bag and pendant are the perfect additions to an outfit that's hotter than hot. Not to be slighted, Willow makes quite a showing, as a fashionista in the making. Her style belies her age, as she leans toward the "funkier" side of the fashion spectrum. I'm sure that this mother and daughter duo has captured the attention of many on the streets of Milan.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Jewelry: More of The Fabulous & The Fierce

Another gorgeous assortment of unique pieces sure to titillate the senses. Yves Saint Laurent and Erickson Beamon top my list, as each bears the appearance of Estate pieces gingerly removed from the security of a jewelry armoire for display. Perfectly suited for the "uptown girl."



Yves Saint Laurent



Miu Miu



Fendi



Fendi



Fendi



Etro



Etro



Erickson Beamon



Boss Black

(ELLE U.K.)

Mila Jovovich for Gotham Magazine



Wool blazer ($2,050), silk bodysuit ($1,095) and chiffon skirt ($545), Dolce & Gabbana. 434 W. Broadway; dolceandgabbana.com; Tonneau watch, Cartier ($21,108). 653 Fifth Ave.; cartier.com; Sterling-silver body armor twig necklace, k. Brunini ($22,000). Fragments, 116 Prince St., fragments.com. Horn ring, Dandi Maestre ($450). Urban Zen, 705 Greenwich St.; urbanzen.com



LEFT: Shanghai dress, Chanel (price on request). 15 E. 57th St.; chanel.com. Cage earrings ($10,350), gold mesh bracelet ($14,754 each), gold, diamond and precious stone rings ($8126–35,786), Sevan. Barneys New York, 660 Madison Ave.; barneys.com. Triplestrand jeweled bracelet, Carol Marie ($335). Pas de Deux, 328 E. 11th St.; carolmariedesign.com.
RIGHT: Double-breasted jacket ($345), burgundy shirt ($225), pleatfront pants ($245) and oxford heels ($285), DKNY. 655 Madison Ave.; dkny.com. Spider glove, Perrin Paris ($189). Perrinparis.com. Pyramid stud earrings, Anita Ko ($295). Jeffrey New York, 449 W. 14th St.; jeffreynewyork.com. Fool’s gold necklace ($178), crystal ball necklace ($198), Veda. 132 Ludlow St.; thisisveda.com. Carved aquamarine necklace, Sevan ($12,228). Barneys New York, 660 Madison Ave.; barneys.com. Day-Date II watch, Rolex ($30,150). Wempe, 700 Fifth Ave.; wempe.com. Spike gold cuff, CC Skye ($154). Zappos.com.



LEFT: Dress shirt, Brioni ($495). Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Ave.; bergdorfgoodman.com. Brambling wool pants, Bird by Juicy Couture ($328). Bergdorf Goodman, see above. Agrafe pearl necklace ($42,400) and Tahitian pearl earrings ($11,750), Cartier. 653 Fifth Ave.; cartier.com. Gunmetal multichain necklace, Carol Marie ($225). Pas de Deux, 328 E. 11th St.; carolmariedesign.com. Three-row cable bracelet, Charriol ($995). Bloomingdale’s, 1000 Third Ave.; bloomingdales.com. Six-button glove, Perrin Paris ($349). perrinparis.com. Tusk ring, Veda ($198). 132 Ludlow St.; thisisveda.com. Tribtoo platforms, Yves Saint Laurent ($795). Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Ave.; saks.com.
RIGHT: Asymmetric dress, Versace (price on request). 647 Fifth Ave.; versace.com. Hoop earrings ($290), Twist cuff ($650), Hervé van der Straeten. Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Ave.; saks.com. Egyptian cuff, Donna Distefano ($14,750). 37 W. 20th St.; donnadistefanoltd.com.

(gotham-magazine.com)

Monday, September 27, 2010

"Left Holding The Bag"

If I should find myself holding a particular bag, I would be simply elated to hold on to any one from this group! I'm on a whole accessories thing today...enjoy!




Proenza Schouler



Alexander McQueen



Holly Fulton



Marc Jacobs



Louis Vuitton



Burberry Prorsum



Dolce & Gabbana



Lara Bohinc



Versus



Sergio Rossi



Missoni



Stella McCartney

(Elle U.K.)

Jewelry Extraordinaire

Each season I anxiously await the arrival of new and exciting fare as the models take to the runways. While I'm an irrepressible clotheshorse, I find that my eyes are immediately drawn to the neck, hands, arms and feet of said models, in search of fabulous accessories. While many of the RTW collections were a bit sparse in the jewelry department (it is about the clothes after all), I "unearthed" some pieces that have temporarily satisfied my "accessory craving." Featured are just a few of the latest pieces from some of my favorite designers. Enjoy the view!




Lanvin



Holly Fulton



Lucy Hutchings



Lara Bohinc



Lara Bohinc



Atelier Swarovski by Holly Fulton



Marni



Mawi



Lara Bohinc



Holly Fulton



Mawi



Fiona Paxton



Atelier Swarovski by Christopher Kane



Etro



Lanvin



Stella McCartney



Dominic Jones



Sergio Rossi



(Elle U.K.)