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um, ya fashion week is here. Spring 2010 has arrived!!!

W Global Glam Collection was fierce!
snaps to my girls at Leigh & Luca for the fantastic fireworks scarf!  Do I really have to wait another 6 months to snatch one up???  You should see their new bag line too - en fuego!  Tres chic.

double take...CORK EASE!!!!!

Um, hello?
Do these not look curiously similar to the Veras I blew a small fortune on last week?
This style has been around since the 70's...
I've been duped! duhhhhh

my new obsession.... PILE EM ON HIGH GIRLS!!!

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - maya angelou

Oscars red carpet parade

Morgan Freeman - chewing gum.... no no no
SJP - stunning in yellow Chanel. Oooh her eyes and make up, outstanding. bravo
Jeff Bridges -  The Dude Lewbowski cleans up so well in Gucci
Mylie Cyrus - channeling Madonna Like a Virgin Tour - where's the jumbo cross and rosary necklace, girl?
Kate Winslet - screen siren in stunning Yves St. Laurent. That necklace.sighhhhhhh
Taylor Lautner - don't know what he was wearing, this boy gives me the creeps
Dame Meryl Streep -  A Greecian goddess in a gorgeous white column gown
Jenny from the Block in a satin stunner in a beautiful soft shade of blue.  Would've been better sans train
Missed George Clooney and Sandy Bullock walking in :(
Catch em later....over and out ciao xx

INSPI THOUGHT

"LIFE ISN'T ABOUT FINDING YOURSELF.
LIFE IS ABOUT CREATING YOURSELF."

-GEORGE BERNARD SHAW

Spring Trends 2010

LA La Lace.  Lacey and racey coming soon to a wardrobe near you, Spring 2010.
... leggings, body suits, tights, dresses, blouses, gloves...I think I can I think I can

GUCCI fall 2010

Long and Lean trousers in yummy autumn earthy colors.  Over the knee boots done right.  Breathtaking, chic, sexy and sophisticated...   Cut out dresses....I'm hyperventilating. The trousers are a MUST.  Suits are androgyny meets femme fatale.  Very Prada late 90's but uber sexy....meow.

California dreaming on a winter's day

I'd be safe and warm
if I was in L.A
California Dreamin'
on such a winter's day.....

Veni Vidi Vinci

Vera Wang Lavender, Roslyn wedges....oooh la la.  It was love at first sight.  All it took was one click and I found myself prancing over to Vera on Mercer Street and just like that....Roslyn was mine.  Last pair.  The lovely saleswoman told me Intermix was sold out and had been sending all of their costumers over.  Painful obsession aborted in it's tracks.  Fait accompli.

*inspired

This might just be the best shoe closet I've ever seen.  When Carrie's fairy tale closet is not an option, this glamorous set up runs a close second.  I'm loving the acrylic chair with fur cushions and mirrored fireplace.  I once had a neighbor who carefully polaroided  her entire shoe collection and affixed the pix to the boxes. I always admired her dilligence but found it to be a bit ambitious for my taste.  I'd rather let my Manolos get a little dusty but this is so next level.   Definitely worth the effort.  Go big baby!

Jill Sander jewels

I'm kind of obsessed.  I'll have one of these within the next month....I'll bet you my next paycheck.

I've been enjoying a snowcapped fashion week here in NYC.  Can't wait to post my faves for Fall 2010.

Ciao for now

enlightenment

THE BHAGAVAD GITA
Eres swimsuits
Fresh coconut milk
Sferra
Lilly Reich
Lighting
IPad
Barbara Bui

mark my words, mesh shoes for spring

Voila...the caged ankle boot...white hot!

If she's a bit too severe for you, check out her sporty German cousin,

http://www.barneys.com/Mesh%20Oxford/500343026,default,pd.html

HAPPY BASTILLE DAY/ Fête Nationale

HAPPY EARTH DAY

Happy Earth Day!

LA FASHION WEEK

I forgot to post this pic last month from the Box 8 Fashion Shows.  This fabulous creature was roaming around and posing during the Li Cari show - was actually more exciting than the show itself.

Good things come to those who wait, comes quicker to those who seek, never comes to those who run, and passes by those who sleep

My weekend excursion

I Am Obsessed

NEW RICK OWENS STORE LONDON

Rick Owens Opens Store in London
April 7th 09, 2:41 | James Oliver
Rick Owens has opened his first store in the UK, in London’s Mayfair district. After several unforeseen delays, no doubt the fair people of London will be itching to get their hands on Owens’ ominously beautiful pieces. As you would expect, the space is quintessentially Owens, with ‘an air of Romantic ruin…and a modern austerity’. A life sized sculpture of Owens’ head on a platter is the centrepiece of the store, in typical Owens wit and irony. Definitely check it out if you’re lucky enough to be in the neighborhood.

Recessionistas...check this out!

http://www.theoutnet.com


411 to follow...

Would you like some milk with your President?

Genius!!!  Spied this brilliant edible assemblage of the leader of the free world at the Armory Arts Show.  Cheerios, Fruit Loops, Coco Pebbles, Fruity Pebbles and Lucky Charms.  Barack, you're magically delicious!

I love this couple

THE BRITISH INVASION

TOPSHOP IS FINALLY HERE! WOOHOO!!!
BROADWAY & BROOME IN SOHO, NYC
Ushering in Spring with Kate Moss' newest collection

My reality

Your Mantra

Don't forget to Breathe.......

STYLISTA..... Does anyone watch this show?

Isn't it crazy how time "flies when you're busy?"

Wow.  It's been nearly 3 months since my last post.  I've been thinking about getting back here to my blogging perch for so long and yet nothing happened.  I have no idea why it was so difficult for me to find my way back here - bending spoons with my mind seemed like an easier feat.  

I've been so busy with work - which is such a poor excuse.  I found myself thrust head first into an unbelievably amazing new project.  You see, I've been a fashion girl for as long as I can remember.  I've been obsessed with trends, runways, garments, accessories, designing, styling and all things fashion for most of my professional career.  I'm now knee deep in a whole new design stratosphere....drum roll.  It did appear obvious I was headed in that direction.  It seemed, at least at first blush, it would be such an easy transition.  I have the intuitive skill set for design and aesthetics  so what's the big deal, right?  Well, I'm so far from even dreaming about furnishings and plush textiles.  Let us first just wade through the daunting world of  building codes, lighting, HVAC, plumbing, AV, toilets, walls, wood, green sustainable design, stone, plaster and the list goes on.  My desk is so cluttered with building decisions at that moment, it would make the fearless Bob Villa blush.  There are times when this process gets so seemingly convoluted, I feel like I'm building Hearst Castle.

So wish me luck with this first new venture of this brave new design world and I promise to stay firmly committed as well to my first love, FASHION.

Adieu

Spring has definitely sprung

beautiful tulips at NYU

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

I heard a really interesting tidbit today on a morning show and so easy to remember...

Secrets for a successful healthy life (the segment on the show was about coping with change in one's life and how the first 30 days of life changes are the most critical) The author advised this easy way to remember that which we need most in life to thrive especially at the most trying times...

S leep
E at
E xercise
D rink (lots of water)

Simple, easy yet sooooo true

WATCH YOUR STEP

FURNITURE SALE!!! OOH LA LA!!!

Design Within Reach is having their annual Knoll Classic sale May 2-11.
The sale includes designs by Mies van der Rohe, Platner, Saarinen, and Risom amongst others.

The incredible chair above is Harry Bertoia's Diamond Lounge chair. It remains a fascinating study in bent metal and a fixture of mid-century design.


If you're a mid century modern design junkie like I am, here's your chance to pick up some amazing pieces and get free shipping too. I think the free shipping only applies for orders placed by May 5.

Good luck - start shopping :)

Green Power Top 25 list

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Green Power Top 25 list compiles the top companies, organizations, and government institutions that voluntarily purchased the most renewable energy.

The EPA defines green power as electricity generated from environmentally preferable renewable resources such as solar, wind, geothermal, biogas, and low-impact biomass and hydro resources. This type of power accounts for almost 2 percent of the country’s electrical supply.

Annual Green Power Usage (kWh)	GP % of Total Electricity Use*	Organization Type	Providers	Green Power Resources
1. Intel Corporation
1,302,040,000	46%	Information Technology	Austin Energy, PNM, Sterling Planet	Biomass, Geothermal, Solar, Wind
2. PepsiCo
1,105,045,154	100%	Food & Beverage	Sterling Planet	Various
3. U.S. Air Force
899,143,000	9%	Govt. (Federal)	3Degrees, Basin Electric Power Cooperative, Bonneville Power Administration, Colorado Springs Utilities, Georgia Power, Minnkota Power Cooperative, Oklahoma Gas & Electric, Rocky Mountain Generation Cooperative, Sterling Planet, TransAlta Energy Marketing	Biogas, Biomass, Geothermal, Solar, Wind
4. Wells Fargo & Company
550,000,000	42%	Banking & Fin. Srvcs.	3Degrees	Wind
5. Whole Foods Market
509,104,786	100%	Retail	Austin Energy, Community Energy, On-site Generation, PNM, Renewable Choice Energy	Biogas, Solar, Wind
6. The Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc.
457,851,838	100%	Food & Beverage	Sterling Planet	Various
7. Johnson & Johnson
400,702,978	39%	Health Care	3Degrees, On-site Generation, Sempra Energy	Biomass, Small-hydro, Solar, Wind
8. Cisco Systems, Inc.
373,500,000	51%	Information Technology	Sterling Planet	Biogas, Biomass, Solar, Wind
9. City of Dallas, TX
333,659,840	40%	Govt. (Local, Municipal)	Gexa Energy, Reliant Energy, Suez Energy Resources NA	Wind
10. HSBC North America
300,000,000	93%	Banking & Fin. Srvcs.	FPL Energy	Wind
11. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
299,331,375	100%	Govt. (Federal)	Various	Biogas, Biomass, Geothermal, Wind
12. City of Houston, TX
262,800,000	20%	Govt. (Local, Municipal)	Reliant Energy	Wind
13. Kohl's Department Stores
236,017,000	20%	Retail	City of Dover, Neuwing Energy Ventures, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Sterling Planet, WM Renewable Energy	Various
14. Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts
196,003,000	57%	Govt. (Local, Municipal)	On-site Generation	Biogas
15. Starbucks
185,000,000	20%	Restaurants & Food Srvcs.	3Degrees	Wind
16. DuPont Company
180,063,500	4%	Chemical	3Degrees	Biomass, Solar, Wind
17. U.S. Department of Energy
157,964,000	3%	Govt. (Federal)	Calpine, ConEdison Solutions, Mainstay Energy, Other, Pacificorp, Sterling Planet	Biogas, Biomass, Geothermal, Small-hydro, Wind
18. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
157,200,000	16%	Govt. (State)	Community Energy	Wind
19. PepsiAmericas, Inc.
157,062,875	100%	Food & Beverage	Sterling Planet	Various
20. Vail Resorts, Inc.
152,000,000	100%	Travel & Leisure	Renewable Choice Energy	Wind
21. New York University
132,000,000	100%	Education (Higher)	FPL Energy	Wind
22. NatureWorks LLC
130,000,000	100%	Consumer Products	Sterling Planet	Wind
23. Staples
121,800,000	20%	Retail	3Degrees, Avista Utilities, On-site Generation, Pacificorp, PECO/Community Energy, Portland General Electric, Tennessee Valley Authority	Biomass, Solar, Wind
24. The World Bank Group
114,735,000	100%	Non-Profit (NGO)	WindCurrent	Wind
25. University of Pennsylvania
112,000,000	29%	Education (Higher)	Community Energy	Wind

BEAUTIFUL

AS DEFINED BY Merriam-Webster's dictionary

beautiful

Main Entry:

beau·ti·ful

Pronunciation:

\ˈbyü-ti-fəl\

Function:

adjective

Date:

15th century

1 : having qualities of beauty : exciting aesthetic pleasure 2 : generally pleasing : excellent

— beau·ti·ful·ly \-f(ə-)lē\ adverb

— beau·ti·ful·ness \-fəl-nəs\ noun

synonyms beautiful, lovely, handsome, pretty, comely, fair mean exciting sensuous or aesthetic pleasure. beautiful applies to whatever excites the keenest of pleasure to the senses and stirs emotion through the senses <beautiful mountain scenery>. lovely is close to beautiful but applies to a narrower range of emotional excitation in suggesting the graceful, delicate, or exquisite lovely melody>. handsome suggests aesthetic pleasure due to proportion, symmetry, or elegance handsome Georgian mansion>. pretty often applies to superficial or insubstantial attractiveness pretty scenes>. comely is like handsome in suggesting what is coolly approved rather than emotionally responded to comely grace of a dancer>. fair suggests beauty because of purity, flawlessness, or freshness <fair of face>.

Spring/Summer fashion musings

I have spent quite a bit of time on Robertson Blvd and surrounding environs this week. I'm looking forward to sharing all of my fashion epiphanies and discoveries with my friends.

I'm surprisingly inspired and enchanted by Spring fashion 2008. Designers - both old favorites and new names are churning out some exciting, fresh and new ideas. It's truly rather refreshing.

It's about time. Baby doll silhouettes were getting so old.

Footwear and deliciously flat and comfy or daringly and devastatingly sky high. Yummy!

Fabrics are gossamer with gorgeous hues and prints. I have observed hemlines both daringly "up to there" as well as sophisticated and easy ankle grazing styles.

" What about accessories" you ask... well, I've seen huge bright statement making pieces as well as breath taking whimsical feminine designs. I've even seen the two trends comely betwixt on a number of beautiful mannequins strutting up and down the boulevard.

Feng Shui for the day

According to ancient Chinese wisdom, there are 3 (three) types of luck that influence each one of our lives:

1. "Human Luck" (free will)
2. "Heaven Luck" (destiny)
3. "Earth Luck" (feng shui)

quote of the day...

"The course of true love never did run smooth."

-William Shakespeare

I love this article I found on Yahoo today

http://health.yahoo.com/experts/healthieryou/2211/why-sleeping-is-almost-more-important-than-breathing/

It's all so valid.

Advice of the day...

Spill it out and put it away

Tips from the Emily Post Institute...

5 Ways to Combat Rudeness

1. Don’t take it personally. Perhaps the offender is having a bad day.
2. Size up your annoyances. Is it worth it to make a fuss over something small, or is it a waste of your emotional time?
3. Set a good example. Rudeness begets rudeness. If you speak sharply to the bank teller, don’t be surprised if you get the same treatment in return.
4. Count to ten. When someone’s behavior makes you angry, take a few deep breaths and ask yourself, “Is it really worth blowing my stack over this?”
5. Laugh it off. If you can’t come up with a friendly joke, just chuckle and change the subject.

How cute is this?

Just found this plate in an email from NY Mag. That was easy!

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OMG!!!! My personal Spring footwear obsession

STELLA MCCARTNEY FLORAL PLATFORM SANDALS
$695.00 USD

I saw them at Intermix in Soho last night...OMG! I'm Obsessed!

Just when you got comfortable in your favorite bra....

A woman's bust size changes 6-7 times over her lifetime.

It could be helpful to update your "bra wardrobe" every season while you are working on hunting down your new season's fashion obsessions... Reassess fit and function.

I find salespeople in most lingerie stores to be more than happy to "lend a hand" in helping you fit a new bra.

Rock out that new Spring wardrobe with your best natural accessories.