Entries from October 2009

Happy Halloween!

October 31st, 2009 · 1 Comment

My absolute favorite Halloween clip: Tim Curry singing “Anything Can Happen on Halloween” from “The Worst Witch.” There isn’t a girl that was raised in the 80s that doesn’t know this one.

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The Most Perfect Booties for Fall: Christian Louboutin Fifre Suede Ankle Boots

October 30th, 2009 · No Comments

I am in love!

On the hunt for the perfect bootie for fall I came across a photo of a fashionista wearing Christian Louboutin’s Fifre Suede Ankle Boots in red. The appeal is the button-and-loop closure, which adds a unique twist to plain-old booties. Available in black, brown, charcoal gray and red they retail for $1,195. [...]

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Brooklyn Museum to Auction Couture Clothes from Costume Collection Including Halston, Yves Saint Laurent, James Galanos, Mme. Gres, more

October 30th, 2009 · No Comments

Talk about cleaning out the closet!
Nearly 8,000 dresses, pants, undergarments, shoes and hats from the Brooklyn Museum’s renowned costume collection will go on the auction block in a series of sales beginning November 4. Signature pieces from some of the most important designers in American fashion will be available including shoes, hats, handbags, and a [...]

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HAPPY HOUR: Fashionable Flock Hanging Up Stilettos to Run NYC Marathon: Yigal Azrouel, Veronica Webb, Euan Rellie, Jennifer Creel

October 30th, 2009 · 1 Comment

This Sunday, members of New York’s chic elite will trade in their designer footwear for running shoes as they compete in the ING-sponsored 26.2-mile race. Fashion designer Yigal Azrouel, model Veronica Webb, Man-About-Town Euan Rellie and socialite Jennifer Creel spoke to WWD about their training tips, special diets and what they’ll wear on the big [...]

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AVON FOUNDATION CELEBRATION: Lauren Conrad Stunning in Herve Leger; Honorary Chair Reese Witherspoon Fresh in Narciso Rodriguez

October 30th, 2009 · No Comments

On Tuesday night, the lovely ladies of Hollywood came out for Avon Foundation’s Champions Who Change Women’s Lives celebration at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. The ninth annual Avon Foundation for Women Gala on October 27 honored exceptional women and men for their efforts fighting breast cancer and domestic violence.

The event was hosted [...]

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DailyCandy to Launch Sample-Sale Site

October 30th, 2009 · No Comments

DailyCandy is jumping into the online private sale phenomenon and will next month launch e-commerce with the introduction of a members-only site, Swirl, Sample Sales by DailyCandy.
The new site will host three sales a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Each sale will last 72 hours, and include both established and up-and-coming names in apparel [...]

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High on Luxe, Low on Price; Boston Proper Dazzles for the Holidays

October 30th, 2009 · No Comments

I am not usually a fan of catalog shopping for apparel since I have yet to find a brand that offers an appealing selection of well made garments. Imagine my surprise when the Boston Proper catalog arrived yesterday and I found myself poring over their holiday collection of embellished tops and jackets at reasonable prices.
Sequins [...]

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Edward Norton to Run ING New York City Marathon for Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust; Recruits Alanis Morissette and David Blaine to Join Him

October 30th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Don’t be surprised if you spot Edward Norton running with three Masai warriors along the 26.2-mile stretch on Sunday during the New York City Marathon. The 40-year-old actor is taking part to raise awareness and funds for Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust, which works to preserve healthy ecosystems in East Africa.
The organization has launched a web-based [...]

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MORNING COFFEE: TODAY Show’s STAR WARS Halloween Spectacular! George Lucas Decks Out Cast in Original Costumes

October 30th, 2009 · No Comments

From left are Hoda Kotb as Yoda, Natalie Morales as Queen Amidala, Kathie Lee Gifford as C-3PO, Meredith Vieira as Princess Leia, Matt Lauer as Luke Skywalker, Al Roker as Han Solo, and Ann Curry as Darth Vader.
A galaxy far, far away came to New York’s Rockefeller Plaza Friday morning, and it was 1977 all [...]

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Statement Jacket: 3.1 Phillip Lim Sequined Tuxedo Cardigan; Dazzling Jacket is a Must-Have

October 29th, 2009 · No Comments

The first time I spotted 3.1 Phillip Lim’s Sequined Tuxedo Cardigan, I thought I had died and went to fashion heaven. This sparkly confection combines the masculinity of a tuxedo jacket, but with a modern slouchy cut and completely embellished with sequins. I don’t know any girl that wouldn’t get giddy over this.
Actress Rachel Bilson [...]

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