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Fave Met Gala Look

04May11

I’ve been afraid of this girl since her role in 2001′s The Glass House. But this dress, a creation of Madeline Vionnet, was my ultimate favorite this year. And that gold filigree belt lends a vintage feel I can’t get enough of. Leelee Sobieski wore a modified version of the original Vionnet Fall 2011 piece which is equally as stunning:

>> Check out the rest of this year’s Met Gala looks

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Tags: Alexander McQueen, Leelee Sobieski, met gala

try and tell me these aren’t the same commercial

22Apr11

go ahead, try it.

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24Sep10

Style is like a muscle: You have to exercise it regularly or you’ll lose it. – Nina Garcia’s Look Book

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Opening Ceremony + Q Pot = DELISH

05Sep10

Opening Ceremony, the king of collaboration projects, has just joined ranks with Q-Pot, a deliciously food themed jewelry label from Japan who have collaborated with the likes of Disney and Apple as well. The OC line features waffle cones necklaces and build-your-own-hamburger charms. The pieces are sold individually to mix and match as your own. These Q-Pot designs are inventive and quirky, fitting the OC mold perfectly.

Even the flagship Q-Pot store in Omotesando, Japan looks delectable.

Q Pot: Don’t Eat the Jewelry [CnnGo]

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Tags: hamburger, jewelry, necklace, Opening Ceremony, Q Pot

16Jul10

one generation’s fashion statement will be another generation’s kitschy halloween costume

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Forever 21: offering clothes to make bad decisions in AND clothes to wear while paying the consequences

13Jul10

It’s undeniable. Forever 21 is every 15 – 27 year olds go to store for disposable clothing for nights out. Nights when we might not make the best of decisions. Sometimes those decisions have repercussions. One of which is pregnancy. No matter the outcome, Forever 21 is here for your, girl! Forking over wads of cash for maternity gear is irrational, considering its short 9 months max shelf life. With their new line Maternity 21, rest assure stylish and affordable clothes will be available for every trimester.

maternity jeans...SOOO TRENDY

Teenage girls love Forever 21 because it’s trendy, youthful, and most of all, inexpensive. So it only makes sense the brand would capitalize on the current teen pregnancy obsession in our country. The line is only available in “select stores” a.k.a. areas with high teen pregnancy rates. Hilariously enough, Alaska is included in this category. It is still experiencing the aftershock of the Bristol Palin bump, which has caused confusion between teen pregnancy and socially acceptable behavior.

A company spokesperson states the line was developed to offer ”both stylish and affordable apparel for mothers-to-be. Both Love 21 and Love 21 Maternity are designed for the more sophisticated Forever 21 shopper.” Love 21 is for fat girls and Love 21 Maternity is for pregnant ones, so I’m not quite sure what this spokesperson meant by the ‘more sophisticated shopper’.

The other week, I tried to convince friends that a magazine for pregnant teen moms would be a good idea. I was even prepared with section ideas, clever taglines, and ad sales. They said it was a tacky, tasteless idea that would never fly in today’s society. But I’m beginning to think it might just be the next big thing. We don’t all have to suffer from teen pregnancy. Someone’s got to benefit.

Apparently Forever 21 Makes Maternity Clothes [NyMag]

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Tags: alaska, bad decisions, bristol palin, fashion, fat girls, Forever 21, Heidi Klum, love 21, maternity, maternity clothes, pregnancy rate, prenancy, style, teen pregnancy

Check out my interview with Cynthia Rowley for Bluefly.com!

22Jun10

I am LOVING this job!

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Tags: cruise 2011, Cynthia Rowley, fashion, interview, resort 2011

brandy you’re a fine girl

07May10

Clockwise

Miu Miu Cork & Leather Wedges
Sailor knot bracelet
Sailor knot ring
Pins and Needles eyelet skirt
DKNY long sleeve anorak
Pleated Linen Romper
Straw Fedora
Swallow cut out cuff
Twenty 8 by Twelve Sailor Dress with belt
DVF platform crisscross wedge
Rachel Comey anorak blazer
Vans sneakers
ASOS ponti tulip dress

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howard roark ain’t got nothin on NY’s design commission

05May10

Last year I.D. interviewed First Deputy Mayor Patricia E. Harris. She gave insight to the city’s latest building plans and their new architectural direction. Mayor Bloomberg has worked hard to include design talent in his administration and it’s paying off. Harris and her team work hard to go beyond business to bring innovation and design to everyday items like bicycle racks as well as city necessities such as police precincts. Can’t wait to start seeing these new designs around the city!