Leave it to Lanvin...
It's official. Alber Elbaz can do no wrong. For fall '08 the Lanvin designer delivered a downright beautiful collection (surprise, surprise) with looks that could literally be plucked right off the runway and put into real way ('my' real way, that's for sure!). In other words, completely wearable styles that don't require a break down piece by piece. My personal favorites? Elbaz's amazingly chic ribboned tops paired with slim knee-length skirts, glitzed-out gold cocktail dresses, and belted skirt suits and draped dresses--all perfectly balanced with decadent crystal necklaces and long leather gloves. By far, my favorite of the fall collections.
A Saturday night @ Strata, 23rd Street
This is the lovely Soni. How cute does she look in her high-waisted pants and wrist full of bangles? Work it, girl.
Oh Elie...!
1/23/08
Elie Saab Spring '08 Haute Couture
Two words: GOR GEOUS. Stylists will undoubtedly be scrambling for Elie Saab's spectacular sparkling gowns and dresses from his spring '08 haute couture collection (especially if they're suckers for sparkle like me!). Saab sent out heaps of fabulous frocks bedecked in crystals and sequins, and fashioned in whisper-thin layers of silk, chiffon and satin. (Sigh...)
My prediction: We'll be seeing more than just a few A-list actresses rocking them on the red carpet.
Elie Saab Spring '08 Haute Couture
Two words: GOR GEOUS. Stylists will undoubtedly be scrambling for Elie Saab's spectacular sparkling gowns and dresses from his spring '08 haute couture collection (especially if they're suckers for sparkle like me!). Saab sent out heaps of fabulous frocks bedecked in crystals and sequins, and fashioned in whisper-thin layers of silk, chiffon and satin. (Sigh...)
My prediction: We'll be seeing more than just a few A-list actresses rocking them on the red carpet.
Why I LOVE Lanvin...
1/17/08
Lanvin Pre-Fall "08
Lanvin's Alber Elbaz is undoubtedly my favorite designer at the moment. Why? He consistently comes up with drop dead gorgeous collections that I--and I think most women--WANT to wear. He, for the most part, keeps things simple, but with perfect amounts of dazzle or drama, whether it be through color, draping, or my personal favorite, sparkle. He encompasses sex-appeal and femininity without crossing the line of being too 'girlie'. His creations are timeless, yet still youthful and exciting. (Scroll down for my round-up of his brilliant spring '08 collection.) Most of all, his collections, through and through, are 100% wearable.
So there you have it. And now, let me stop and let the clothes speak for themselves. Here are my picks from Lanvin's pre-fall '08 collection. Oh yeah!
Lanvin Pre-Fall "08
Lanvin's Alber Elbaz is undoubtedly my favorite designer at the moment. Why? He consistently comes up with drop dead gorgeous collections that I--and I think most women--WANT to wear. He, for the most part, keeps things simple, but with perfect amounts of dazzle or drama, whether it be through color, draping, or my personal favorite, sparkle. He encompasses sex-appeal and femininity without crossing the line of being too 'girlie'. His creations are timeless, yet still youthful and exciting. (Scroll down for my round-up of his brilliant spring '08 collection.) Most of all, his collections, through and through, are 100% wearable.
So there you have it. And now, let me stop and let the clothes speak for themselves. Here are my picks from Lanvin's pre-fall '08 collection. Oh yeah!
'Yes We Can Can' Food Drive & Crazy Legs B-Day Bash
1/2/08
"Yes We Can Can" is an annual food drive and birthday party that 'Crazy Legs' of the Rock Steady Crew throws at the beginning of the year. The event is free, however guests MUST bring non-perishable or canned food for admission. The food is donated to The Point (www.ThePoint.org), a non-profit organization dedicated to youth development and the cultural and economic revitalization of the Hunts Point section of the South Bronx, who, this year, will give the food to a homeless shelter in the area. Great way to kick off the new year--and the event always draws a most colorful crowd.
Birthday Boy, Crazy Legs
"Yes We Can Can" is an annual food drive and birthday party that 'Crazy Legs' of the Rock Steady Crew throws at the beginning of the year. The event is free, however guests MUST bring non-perishable or canned food for admission. The food is donated to The Point (www.ThePoint.org), a non-profit organization dedicated to youth development and the cultural and economic revitalization of the Hunts Point section of the South Bronx, who, this year, will give the food to a homeless shelter in the area. Great way to kick off the new year--and the event always draws a most colorful crowd.
Birthday Boy, Crazy Legs
Barbie by Patricia Field launch party.....House of Field boutique, Bowery Street, NYC
11/13/07
Famed fashion stylist Patricia Field (you might know her work from that little show she did called Sex and the City...) hosted a party at her Bowery Street store for the launch of her new "Barbie by Patricia Field" limited-edition clothing and accessories collection.
Like all parties involving the fashion extraordinaire, this one drew in an oh-so-colorful crowd of queens, queers, Ken dolls (they were actually the bartenders...), and of course, Barbie-inspired babes. Fabulous!
Barbie himself, Phillipe Blond
June Bug
I stopped this girl several weeks prior in the train station to take her picture. She was rockin' pink then, too...
Bill Boiz
The most fabulous ladies of all: Tracie May and Jenn Cohn
Famed fashion stylist Patricia Field (you might know her work from that little show she did called Sex and the City...) hosted a party at her Bowery Street store for the launch of her new "Barbie by Patricia Field" limited-edition clothing and accessories collection.
Like all parties involving the fashion extraordinaire, this one drew in an oh-so-colorful crowd of queens, queers, Ken dolls (they were actually the bartenders...), and of course, Barbie-inspired babes. Fabulous!
Barbie himself, Phillipe Blond
June Bug
I stopped this girl several weeks prior in the train station to take her picture. She was rockin' pink then, too...
Bill Boiz
The most fabulous ladies of all: Tracie May and Jenn Cohn
Kanye West's 'LV' trash...
Apparently this is Kanye West's trash--the picture taken outside of his home. Thanks to Danielle for sending this.
Party @ The National Arts Club...Gramercy Park
I'm not exactly sure what the party was for, but it was at The National Arts Club, a private--not to mention posh-- club whose membership is dedicated to furthering art and artists in America, located in the historic Tilden Mansion in Gramercy Park. Needless to say the crowd was polished and perfectly put together.
Her whole look is just so right on. I mean, how fab is she in that hat!?
The one and only Patrick McDonald
The distinguisehd Mr. Glenn Belverio
Working the neck accessories...
My guess is that her Chanel pin and jacket are real...
Scenery...
NYC's most fabulous doorbitch Thomas Onorato and Glenn Belverio
Her whole look is just so right on. I mean, how fab is she in that hat!?
The one and only Patrick McDonald
The distinguisehd Mr. Glenn Belverio
Working the neck accessories...
My guess is that her Chanel pin and jacket are real...
Scenery...
NYC's most fabulous doorbitch Thomas Onorato and Glenn Belverio
Red Bull 'The Art of Can' @ The F.U.E.L. Collection...Philadelphia
10/20/07
The Red Bull Art of Can is a worldwide exhibition that invites any and all artists and non-artists to do their thang with the Red Bull can. Build, sculpt, weld, glue, hammer, sew, bend, print, paint...you get the picture. The result: an incredible exhibit of creativitiy and cleverness...and of course, an ultra-hip crowd.
Artist (and fashionista...) Linda Smyth won third place for her "Flying Bull" sculpture (pictured below)...
...but she wins first place in my book for rocking these leggings
"Flying Bull" by Linda Smyth
First Place: "Fueling The Rat Race" by Alexandra Faith Money
Matching Couple: Bboy Tony Ynot (right) and Deserie (left).
Fashionista, artist and Topstich Boutique owner Francesca Sloan
"Babullshka" by Francesca Sloan
"In The Ruff" by Charles Manning
"RB Purse" by Roberta Paz Nicolini Perales
Hipsters...
The Red Bull Art of Can is a worldwide exhibition that invites any and all artists and non-artists to do their thang with the Red Bull can. Build, sculpt, weld, glue, hammer, sew, bend, print, paint...you get the picture. The result: an incredible exhibit of creativitiy and cleverness...and of course, an ultra-hip crowd.
Artist (and fashionista...) Linda Smyth won third place for her "Flying Bull" sculpture (pictured below)...
...but she wins first place in my book for rocking these leggings
"Flying Bull" by Linda Smyth
First Place: "Fueling The Rat Race" by Alexandra Faith Money
Matching Couple: Bboy Tony Ynot (right) and Deserie (left).
Fashionista, artist and Topstich Boutique owner Francesca Sloan
"Babullshka" by Francesca Sloan
"In The Ruff" by Charles Manning
"RB Purse" by Roberta Paz Nicolini Perales
Hipsters...
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