The week in shopping
Sale of the week: He makes the best pants since Katayone Adeli (and he's still in business), Ferragamo is reportedly interested in hiring him, and everyone from socialites to downtown girls loves Alvin Valley...so check out his sample sale, where his pants, jackets, coats, and cashmere are 50%-90% off (pants are $79-$179). 10/7-10/11; noon-6; 632 Broadway
(Houston & Bleecker Sts.), 6th fl.
The temperature is supposed to drop big time tomorrow, so I think that means it's the perfect time to buy a shearling coat. Check out Shearling Selection NY, where their luxurious coats are 50%-70% off retail (now $550-$1,595). By appointment only; call 212-268-3844. Through 10/22; 10-3 (closed Sun.); 224 W. 35th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), ste. 200.
For slightly more affordable outerwear, Jheri Richards'coats are $15-$495 at this sale. Through 10/22; 9-6 (closed weekends); 530 7th Ave. (at 39th St.), ste. 509.
It sounds too good to be true: Chanel, Gucci, Prada, Galliano, D&G, and more for 50%-75% off, in sizes 2-14. But maybe worth a look. 10/6; 9-6; 124 E. 58th St. (Park & Lexington Aves.), ground fl.
If you love Target but are too lazy to haul out to the Atlantic Center in Brooklyn, check out their special Times Square store, featuring merchandise for $6-$25 to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Through 10/31; 10-9, 10-7 weekends; 7 Times Square (42nd & B'way).
Click here to check out the many October specials at former Cheryl Shops website of the week BeautyHabit.com.
This week, Clothingline has White + Warren sweaters, Vakko coats, Milly, and Velvet tees; they'll also have Free People next week. 261 W. 36th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 2nd fl.
Lord & Taylor's Columbus Day sale starts 10/6. You know the drill: Click here for coupons.
My other favorite coupon-crazy store Loehmann's is also having a Columbus Day sale, starting 10/5.
And this week at the Shop at Style.com, Lambertson Truex, Burberry, Re Vive, and M+J Savitt.
Daily digest
WWD: A wrap-up of Milan Fashion Week, with reviews for Dolce & Gabbana, Jil Sander, Versace, and Miu Miu, world travel-inspired Roberto Cavalli, Gianfranco Ferré, Etro, Moschino Cheap & Chic, Philosophy by Alberta Ferretti, and Strenesse, and Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Luisa Beccaria, Antonio Berardi, Stephen Fairchild, Blugirl, and Cividini, plus lesser-known designers and super-luxury companies with smaller presentations. And: accessory hits; what the retailers thought; the new Scott Mallory store in Soho; and my favorite Spice Girl Posh Spice teams up with Rock & Republic for a high-end denim line.
NYT: Cathy Horyn's final Milan review; behind the scenes at Roberto Cavalli; and yet another ode to Miuccia Prada.
NYP: Before I link to this article, I'm going to say that I don't agree 100% with the advice in it, but here's part two in how not to look fat: shoes. (For example, if you have fat legs, wearing a clunky heel, or especially a clunky platform, is going to make your legs look fatter, like stovepipes. Also, I think kitten heels look good on everyone. But I agree that ankle straps tend to draw more attention to the problem.) Also, once again, fashion editors are trying to push gold accessories; and sales.
IHT: Suzy Menkes on the remaining Milan shows; designer clothes for tots; and the importance of the trunk show.
The Daily: Runway reports from Versace, Miu Miu, Roberto Cavalli, Alessandro Dell'Acqua, and Jil Sander. Plus, an interview with Tom Ford and Prada bought out Helmut Lang.
Lookonline.com: Yet more ruminations on the Prada influence.
Daily Candy: For naughty Upper East Siders, lingerie boutique Myla is now open.
WWD: A wrap-up of Milan Fashion Week, with reviews for Dolce & Gabbana, Jil Sander, Versace, and Miu Miu, world travel-inspired Roberto Cavalli, Gianfranco Ferré, Etro, Moschino Cheap & Chic, Philosophy by Alberta Ferretti, and Strenesse, and Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Luisa Beccaria, Antonio Berardi, Stephen Fairchild, Blugirl, and Cividini, plus lesser-known designers and super-luxury companies with smaller presentations. And: accessory hits; what the retailers thought; the new Scott Mallory store in Soho; and my favorite Spice Girl Posh Spice teams up with Rock & Republic for a high-end denim line.
NYT: Cathy Horyn's final Milan review; behind the scenes at Roberto Cavalli; and yet another ode to Miuccia Prada.
NYP: Before I link to this article, I'm going to say that I don't agree 100% with the advice in it, but here's part two in how not to look fat: shoes. (For example, if you have fat legs, wearing a clunky heel, or especially a clunky platform, is going to make your legs look fatter, like stovepipes. Also, I think kitten heels look good on everyone. But I agree that ankle straps tend to draw more attention to the problem.) Also, once again, fashion editors are trying to push gold accessories; and sales.
IHT: Suzy Menkes on the remaining Milan shows; designer clothes for tots; and the importance of the trunk show.
The Daily: Runway reports from Versace, Miu Miu, Roberto Cavalli, Alessandro Dell'Acqua, and Jil Sander. Plus, an interview with Tom Ford and Prada bought out Helmut Lang.
Lookonline.com: Yet more ruminations on the Prada influence.
Daily Candy: For naughty Upper East Siders, lingerie boutique Myla is now open.
Friday, October 01, 2004
Weekend shopping
So, there are two vintage shows this weekend, both of which have admission fees. While I tend to think it's fun to just look at vintage stuff (and not necessarily buy it, but sometimes to do that too), you don't really have to pay $20 to do it. Nevertheless, if you insist, there's the Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show at the Metropolitan Pavilion today and tomorrow (open till 8 tonight, 11-6 tomorrow) and the New York Vintage Fashion & Antique Textile Show & Sale at the New Yorker Hotel (open till 7 tonight and 11-6 tomorrow). I've been to both shows, and I think the one at the Metropolitan Pavilion is way better (the New Yorker has only 35 dealers, and the merchandise tends to be more antiquey). But, hey, if you've got $40 to blow, by all means go to both! The New Yorker Hotel, 481 8th Ave. (at 34th St.); The Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St. (6th & 7th Aves.).
One more vintage sale: Chelsea's Psyche's Tears is celebrating their one-year anniversary, so they're taking 10% off their vintage clothes and accessories. 10/2; noon-8; 240 W. 15th St.
This weekend is the "accessories event" at Neiman Marcus; click here to find the store near you and get more info. For dudes, it's also the Zegna event.
Get 15% off your purchase at Searle when you enter code SEARLE60 at checkout through 10/11.
At Italian website Forzieri, get a free Antica Murrina glass and silver necklace (a $77 value) with a $175 purchase when you enter code 42643B at checkout through 10/9.
Click here, then go directly to the Agnes B website and save 25% on your order, 10/2-10/3.
Spend $50 on Estee Lauder at Nordstrom.com and get a free three-piece sample set with Electric Intense Lipcreme, Lash XL mascara, and Future Perfect Anti-Wrinkle Radiance Cream.
At Gloss.com, get free standard shipping on any order when you enter code PRETTY or get a free full-size Compounds moisturizer (a $55 value) with any Calm, Clean, or Radiant regimen from Rodan + Fields when you enter code RFSAM at checkout. Plus, get a free deluxe travel size Clarins Super Restorative Serum with every Clarins Super Restorative purchase; get a free Origins Peace of Mind On-the-spot relief sample with every Origins; and get a free Clarins Contouring Facial Lift sample with every Clarins purchase. All offers valid through 10/04/04.
At Beauty.com, get a free Jelly Pong Pong lip palette (a $12 value) when you purchase any two Jelly Pong Pong products. (That's quite a tongue-twister!) Plus, check out other Beauty.com gifts with purchase.
Get 10% off at La Redoute when you enter code 1651-51409-343 at checkout.
Check out ShopLAStyle.com, where spring/summer items are up to 75% off.
The Fifth Floor at Saks is hosting a Diane von Furstenberg Glamazon event this weekend, with music, treats, free makeovers, and more. 10/2, 1-5.
Get 25% off your order at Art.com when you enter code Artifact through 10/4.
If you can afford a Goyard bag (got $800?), head over to Barneys this weekend, where you can customize and monogram your bag.
Fortunoff is having a furniture and rug sale.
So, there are two vintage shows this weekend, both of which have admission fees. While I tend to think it's fun to just look at vintage stuff (and not necessarily buy it, but sometimes to do that too), you don't really have to pay $20 to do it. Nevertheless, if you insist, there's the Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show at the Metropolitan Pavilion today and tomorrow (open till 8 tonight, 11-6 tomorrow) and the New York Vintage Fashion & Antique Textile Show & Sale at the New Yorker Hotel (open till 7 tonight and 11-6 tomorrow). I've been to both shows, and I think the one at the Metropolitan Pavilion is way better (the New Yorker has only 35 dealers, and the merchandise tends to be more antiquey). But, hey, if you've got $40 to blow, by all means go to both! The New Yorker Hotel, 481 8th Ave. (at 34th St.); The Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St. (6th & 7th Aves.).
One more vintage sale: Chelsea's Psyche's Tears is celebrating their one-year anniversary, so they're taking 10% off their vintage clothes and accessories. 10/2; noon-8; 240 W. 15th St.
This weekend is the "accessories event" at Neiman Marcus; click here to find the store near you and get more info. For dudes, it's also the Zegna event.
Get 15% off your purchase at Searle when you enter code SEARLE60 at checkout through 10/11.
At Italian website Forzieri, get a free Antica Murrina glass and silver necklace (a $77 value) with a $175 purchase when you enter code 42643B at checkout through 10/9.
Click here, then go directly to the Agnes B website and save 25% on your order, 10/2-10/3.
Spend $50 on Estee Lauder at Nordstrom.com and get a free three-piece sample set with Electric Intense Lipcreme, Lash XL mascara, and Future Perfect Anti-Wrinkle Radiance Cream.
At Gloss.com, get free standard shipping on any order when you enter code PRETTY or get a free full-size Compounds moisturizer (a $55 value) with any Calm, Clean, or Radiant regimen from Rodan + Fields when you enter code RFSAM at checkout. Plus, get a free deluxe travel size Clarins Super Restorative Serum with every Clarins Super Restorative purchase; get a free Origins Peace of Mind On-the-spot relief sample with every Origins; and get a free Clarins Contouring Facial Lift sample with every Clarins purchase. All offers valid through 10/04/04.
At Beauty.com, get a free Jelly Pong Pong lip palette (a $12 value) when you purchase any two Jelly Pong Pong products. (That's quite a tongue-twister!) Plus, check out other Beauty.com gifts with purchase.
Get 10% off at La Redoute when you enter code 1651-51409-343 at checkout.
Check out ShopLAStyle.com, where spring/summer items are up to 75% off.
The Fifth Floor at Saks is hosting a Diane von Furstenberg Glamazon event this weekend, with music, treats, free makeovers, and more. 10/2, 1-5.
Get 25% off your order at Art.com when you enter code Artifact through 10/4.
If you can afford a Goyard bag (got $800?), head over to Barneys this weekend, where you can customize and monogram your bag.
Fortunoff is having a furniture and rug sale.
Daily digest
WWD: Reviews for the much-awaited Gucci show, plus Moschino and DSquared2, plus Max Mara/Sportmax, Piazza Sempione, Borbonese, and Antonio Marras, and a roundup; what retailers and editors thought of the Gucci show; and an interview with Jil Sander.
NYT: Cathy Horyn, predictably, raves for Prada; noted fashion photographer Richard Avedon passed away.
WaPo: Robin Givhan on the Italian collections.
IHT: Suzy Menkes is not feeling the new Gucci collection; New shops in Italy's Golden Triangle; Budapest silversmith Vladimir Peter; and the Berlin fashion scene.
The Daily: A Nars anniversary palette.
WWD: Reviews for the much-awaited Gucci show, plus Moschino and DSquared2, plus Max Mara/Sportmax, Piazza Sempione, Borbonese, and Antonio Marras, and a roundup; what retailers and editors thought of the Gucci show; and an interview with Jil Sander.
NYT: Cathy Horyn, predictably, raves for Prada; noted fashion photographer Richard Avedon passed away.
WaPo: Robin Givhan on the Italian collections.
IHT: Suzy Menkes is not feeling the new Gucci collection; New shops in Italy's Golden Triangle; Budapest silversmith Vladimir Peter; and the Berlin fashion scene.
The Daily: A Nars anniversary palette.
Thursday, September 30, 2004
Website of the week
Lately, I haven't been totally jazzed about clothes. I don't know if this is because of the weather, or my gaining and losing the same five pounds over and over again, or the fact that I'm low on funds (or maybe all of those reasons), but I just haven't felt like shopping for clothes much. (Don't worry, kids, I'll bounce back eventually.) But finding a website like the Oregon-based Le Train Bleu is inspiring. Named after the famous Ballets Russe ballet (with sets by Picasso and costumes by Chanel), there's a definite dancer's influence in their very focused selection of merchandise. They carry knitwear (a shrug, a wrap sweater) by dancer favorite K.D. Dids and leotards (the ballerina bodice leotard) by M Stevens, plus more mainstream but still delicate tops from Sweetees (one of my faves), skirts from Charlotte Ronson, and legwarmers from Dotsy (not the brand dancers prefer, but still cute). The site is incredibly easy to navigate: You can shop by category or just look at everything on one page--there's not a ton of stuff anyway. I like this Sweetees Winnie tunic, 'cause it's a little bit 80s, but it's still cute; of course I love anything with a butterfly on it; and these Dimensione Danza pants are super-hot in Italy (very appropriate, considering it's Milan Fashion Week). Items ship via Priority Mail, and as they seem to be clearing out a bunch of spring merchandise, there's a lot on sale. And if there's anything that can get me motivated to shop again, it's a good sale.
Lately, I haven't been totally jazzed about clothes. I don't know if this is because of the weather, or my gaining and losing the same five pounds over and over again, or the fact that I'm low on funds (or maybe all of those reasons), but I just haven't felt like shopping for clothes much. (Don't worry, kids, I'll bounce back eventually.) But finding a website like the Oregon-based Le Train Bleu is inspiring. Named after the famous Ballets Russe ballet (with sets by Picasso and costumes by Chanel), there's a definite dancer's influence in their very focused selection of merchandise. They carry knitwear (a shrug, a wrap sweater) by dancer favorite K.D. Dids and leotards (the ballerina bodice leotard) by M Stevens, plus more mainstream but still delicate tops from Sweetees (one of my faves), skirts from Charlotte Ronson, and legwarmers from Dotsy (not the brand dancers prefer, but still cute). The site is incredibly easy to navigate: You can shop by category or just look at everything on one page--there's not a ton of stuff anyway. I like this Sweetees Winnie tunic, 'cause it's a little bit 80s, but it's still cute; of course I love anything with a butterfly on it; and these Dimensione Danza pants are super-hot in Italy (very appropriate, considering it's Milan Fashion Week). Items ship via Priority Mail, and as they seem to be clearing out a bunch of spring merchandise, there's a lot on sale. And if there's anything that can get me motivated to shop again, it's a good sale.
Buy it
So, last night MK and I (not Mary-Kate Olsen, dork) hit Bloomingdale's Soho for the "private" sale. Side note: The 59th Street store is usually a madhouse during any kind of sale, even if it's on a weeknight; Soho was not crowded at all, and actually quite serene. Another side note: I got a Marc by Marc Jacobs skirt and a Theory cashmere sweater for $49. Total. I think the salesgirl screwed up the coupons, but still, I was quite pleased with myself. Anyway, as I was waiting for MK, milling around the handbags, this Marc by Marc Jacobs Velvet Top-Knot bag had me at hello. Neiman Marcus shows it in dusty pink and teal (both of which Bloomie's had), but Bloomie's has it in this rich emerald green color, which, sadly, I can't seem to find on the Internet. It's beautiful, but it's $228, which, to me, is kind of a lot for a non-leather bag (especially when you can get this velvet hobo on sale at the Gap for $12). Still, I think I'm going to put it on my mental wish list, and if I happen to get a new job in the next month as my psychic in New Orleans predicted, I might just treat myself.
So, last night MK and I (not Mary-Kate Olsen, dork) hit Bloomingdale's Soho for the "private" sale. Side note: The 59th Street store is usually a madhouse during any kind of sale, even if it's on a weeknight; Soho was not crowded at all, and actually quite serene. Another side note: I got a Marc by Marc Jacobs skirt and a Theory cashmere sweater for $49. Total. I think the salesgirl screwed up the coupons, but still, I was quite pleased with myself. Anyway, as I was waiting for MK, milling around the handbags, this Marc by Marc Jacobs Velvet Top-Knot bag had me at hello. Neiman Marcus shows it in dusty pink and teal (both of which Bloomie's had), but Bloomie's has it in this rich emerald green color, which, sadly, I can't seem to find on the Internet. It's beautiful, but it's $228, which, to me, is kind of a lot for a non-leather bag (especially when you can get this velvet hobo on sale at the Gap for $12). Still, I think I'm going to put it on my mental wish list, and if I happen to get a new job in the next month as my psychic in New Orleans predicted, I might just treat myself.
America's Next Top Model recap
So, last night on America's Next Top Model, there were--gasp!--two eliminations. The first was Magdalena, who I thought was pretty fugly anyway and who was deemed to be dead in front of the camera during the photo shoot in Jamaica. (Side note: The girls were flown from L.A. to NYC, then overnight to Jamaica. I'm guessing this was to show the girls how "hard" it is to be a jet-setting model shuttling around the world from job to job. Call me crazy, but after all that traveling, I think I'd be dead in front of the camera, too.) Ann, the jock, had a breakdown on the flight to Jamaica, then had another one when they got back to NYC because she and Eva weren't rooming together. Now, either this girl is 1) a drama queen, 2) codependent, 3) immature, or 4) all of the above. And considering Ann was almost booted off at the end (it was down to her and Leah, who got booted for having crazy eyes, having bad rhythm, and being too soccer mom-ish), I think she needs to calm the fuck down. As for Kelle, the "white girl with a dark tan," pretty much everyone was hating on her for being stuck-up, and refering to her mouth as a "monkey mouth" didn't do her any favors with the black girls on the show, but I admire Toccara (the plus-size girl) for talking to Kelle directly--Toccara is growing on me. Yaya obviously kicked ass at the photo shoot; she and Norelle are still my two favorites. Next week is the makeover episode, so then we'll see who's really got game. Also, the preview said that next week, one of the contestants will admit to another that she has an eating disorder (and the other contestant, of course, blabs to everyone else). My money's on Ann.
So, last night on America's Next Top Model, there were--gasp!--two eliminations. The first was Magdalena, who I thought was pretty fugly anyway and who was deemed to be dead in front of the camera during the photo shoot in Jamaica. (Side note: The girls were flown from L.A. to NYC, then overnight to Jamaica. I'm guessing this was to show the girls how "hard" it is to be a jet-setting model shuttling around the world from job to job. Call me crazy, but after all that traveling, I think I'd be dead in front of the camera, too.) Ann, the jock, had a breakdown on the flight to Jamaica, then had another one when they got back to NYC because she and Eva weren't rooming together. Now, either this girl is 1) a drama queen, 2) codependent, 3) immature, or 4) all of the above. And considering Ann was almost booted off at the end (it was down to her and Leah, who got booted for having crazy eyes, having bad rhythm, and being too soccer mom-ish), I think she needs to calm the fuck down. As for Kelle, the "white girl with a dark tan," pretty much everyone was hating on her for being stuck-up, and refering to her mouth as a "monkey mouth" didn't do her any favors with the black girls on the show, but I admire Toccara (the plus-size girl) for talking to Kelle directly--Toccara is growing on me. Yaya obviously kicked ass at the photo shoot; she and Norelle are still my two favorites. Next week is the makeover episode, so then we'll see who's really got game. Also, the preview said that next week, one of the contestants will admit to another that she has an eating disorder (and the other contestant, of course, blabs to everyone else). My money's on Ann.
Daily digest
WWD: Reviews of Prada, Burberry Prorsum, Fendi, and Missoni and Bottega Veneta, D&G, Krizia, Anna Molinari, Trend Les Copains, and Bally; a new line of Calvin Klein jeans and Vintage Cool Things' rare Carhartt jeans (2nd item; the excellent Vintage Cool Things is a former Cheryl Shops website of the week); Ferragamo to close their Soho store; new Parisian shops (Paris Fashion Week starts on Monday); new French designers to watch; the Paris Fasihon Week calendar; and shopping at the slightly-hipper-now Ann Taylor.
NYT: The Italian shows so far; and why women love Marni (Marni, by the way, is one of my faves, probably behind Marc Jacobs and Miu Miu).
NYP: Score Sarah Jessica Parker's castoffs at The World's Largest Tag Sale.
NYDN: Fall's new fragrances; sales; and tidbits.
IHT: Raves for Prada, D&G, Burberry, and others; and Spiderweave, an incredibly strong new fabric.
WaPo: Delicate jewelry for fall.
The Daily: Reports from heavy hitters Gucci and Prada.
Plus, check out the Italian runway collections at Elle.com.
WWD: Reviews of Prada, Burberry Prorsum, Fendi, and Missoni and Bottega Veneta, D&G, Krizia, Anna Molinari, Trend Les Copains, and Bally; a new line of Calvin Klein jeans and Vintage Cool Things' rare Carhartt jeans (2nd item; the excellent Vintage Cool Things is a former Cheryl Shops website of the week); Ferragamo to close their Soho store; new Parisian shops (Paris Fashion Week starts on Monday); new French designers to watch; the Paris Fasihon Week calendar; and shopping at the slightly-hipper-now Ann Taylor.
NYT: The Italian shows so far; and why women love Marni (Marni, by the way, is one of my faves, probably behind Marc Jacobs and Miu Miu).
NYP: Score Sarah Jessica Parker's castoffs at The World's Largest Tag Sale.
NYDN: Fall's new fragrances; sales; and tidbits.
IHT: Raves for Prada, D&G, Burberry, and others; and Spiderweave, an incredibly strong new fabric.
WaPo: Delicate jewelry for fall.
The Daily: Reports from heavy hitters Gucci and Prada.
Plus, check out the Italian runway collections at Elle.com.
Wednesday, September 29, 2004
Good and bad
The good news is that I have a new computer with a screen large enough to view entire layouts without having to squint to read the text. The bad news is that it took the IT guy close to three hours to install everything, severely cutting into my blogging time. And now I have to run, 'cause I have to be somewhere at 6:30.
So, coming tomorrow: website of the week, ANTM recap, daily digest, and more.
The good news is that I have a new computer with a screen large enough to view entire layouts without having to squint to read the text. The bad news is that it took the IT guy close to three hours to install everything, severely cutting into my blogging time. And now I have to run, 'cause I have to be somewhere at 6:30.
So, coming tomorrow: website of the week, ANTM recap, daily digest, and more.
Daily digest
WWD: Milan Fashion week reviews for Giorgio Armani/Emporio Armani, Pucci, and Blumarine and Alberta Ferretti, Marni, La Perla, and Pollini; another Geoffrey Beene obituary; how Fendi will reinvent itself; and the crazy-ass Neiman Marcus holiday catalogue (I'll give a full report on it as soon as I receive it in the mail).
IHT: Suzy Menkes reviews Armani, Pucci, Marni, and Pollini; the scoop on Ruffo Speciale; fashion jet-setters; and Italy's fashion schools.
VV: Lynn Yaeger on this weekend's dueling vintage shows; the NYC moth problem; and an ode to Geoffrey Beene.
The Daily: Runway reports from Armani and Pucci and Missoni, Alberta Ferretti, and Fendi and Prada; yet another ode to Geoffrey Beene; amazing TSE crocodile bags to go with your cashmere sweater; and a pro-voting T-shirt for fashion victims, designed by Patricia Field.
Lookonline.com: More on Geoffrey Beene.
Style.com: The runway's 1930s look, makeup-wise; and Tom Ford in print. Plus: runway shows.
WWD: Milan Fashion week reviews for Giorgio Armani/Emporio Armani, Pucci, and Blumarine and Alberta Ferretti, Marni, La Perla, and Pollini; another Geoffrey Beene obituary; how Fendi will reinvent itself; and the crazy-ass Neiman Marcus holiday catalogue (I'll give a full report on it as soon as I receive it in the mail).
IHT: Suzy Menkes reviews Armani, Pucci, Marni, and Pollini; the scoop on Ruffo Speciale; fashion jet-setters; and Italy's fashion schools.
VV: Lynn Yaeger on this weekend's dueling vintage shows; the NYC moth problem; and an ode to Geoffrey Beene.
The Daily: Runway reports from Armani and Pucci and Missoni, Alberta Ferretti, and Fendi and Prada; yet another ode to Geoffrey Beene; amazing TSE crocodile bags to go with your cashmere sweater; and a pro-voting T-shirt for fashion victims, designed by Patricia Field.
Lookonline.com: More on Geoffrey Beene.
Style.com: The runway's 1930s look, makeup-wise; and Tom Ford in print. Plus: runway shows.
Tuesday, September 28, 2004
The week in shopping
Sale of the week: Built by Wendy is having a fall sample sale, with 50%-80% off previous-season fall merchandise. 9/30-10/2; 11-8 Thurs., 11-7 Fri., 11-6 Sat.; 193 Centre St. (Hester & Canal Sts.), 2nd floor.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Store is taking up to 50% off decorative arts, jewelry, stationery, and more. 9/30-10/31; call 800-662-3397 for store locations and hours.
GeoArt by Cynthia Gale has sterling-silver-and-semiprecious-stone jewelry is on sale for $5 and up. Through 10/1; 10-6; 8 E. 36th St. (5th & Madison), 3rd fl.
Clothingline has French Connection outerwear, sweaters, pants, and more for men and women, for $5-$200. Through 10/1; 8:30-7:30, 8:30-6:30 Fri.; 261 W. 36th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 2nd fl.
Super-luxe Loro Piana cashmere sweaters for men and women are wholesale and below at this sale. Through 10/1; 9-6:30, 9-5:30 Fri.; Parsons School of Design, 560 7th Ave. (at 40th St.), 2nd fl.
For the dudes, Loftworks is having a suit sale. When you mention, uh, "suit sale," get $50 off a regularly priced men's suit. Through 10/5; 100 Lafayette St.
Shop at the Short Hills Crate and Barrel this week and they'll donate 5% of the proceeds to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Through 10/3; 10-9, 10-7 Sat., noon-6 Sun.
At Benefit, get a free Gilded (enter code FGGD) or Mr. Frosty (code FGMF) pencil, each a $16 value, with a $50 purchase through 9/30.
This week, Lord & Taylor is having a "private sale", but since I'm telling you about it now, it's not so private anymore. Click here for coupons. 9/30-10/2.
Loehmann's is having an early fall clearance; click here for an extra 15% off coupon. Also, starting tomorrow, they have new shoe arrivals from Prada, Miu Miu, Casadei, and more, for $59.99-$269.99 (originally $150-$800).
One of the best parts of shopping at Kiehl's is getting all the samples. Now, all online orders will get deluxe samples of Bath and Shower Liquid Body Cleanser and Non-Soap Cleansing Bar, both in "unscented", through 10/1.
Gap is having a fall sale. Get free shipping on a $100 order when you enter code FALLSHIP. If you have a gap card, get 10% off your order and free shipping on a $75 order when you enter code CARDFALL.
Get free monogramming at the Company Store through 11/18.
Daszign.com has limited edition James 5-pocket heavy destroyed jeans, and they ship for free. Yay!
Oriac Design has added more products to their sale/clearance section.
It's last call for the spring/summer sale at Yoox, with up to 80% off Yoox's already discounted prices.
Newport News is having a private shoe sale through 10/4, but, again, it's not private anymore!
Bluefly has a new shipment of Diesel jeans, starting at a piddly $39.99. Hurry!
For the narrow-hipped, Delia*s has twill pants on sale for $29 (that's $10 off), plus get free shipping on a $25 order when you enter code DMFW425 at checkout.
It must be private sale week, because Bloomingdale's is also having one, tomorrow and Thursday only. 9/29-9/30, 10-10.
Get a free deluxe sample duo of Advanced Night Repair for face and eyes with any Estee Lauder purchase when you enter code ANRDUO at checkout through 10/11.
This week at the Shop at Style.com, Club Monaco, Burberry, Rafe bags, Fragments jewelry, and MD Skincare.
At Victoria's Secret, save $5 on a Body by Victoria, Angels, or Very Sexy bra when you enter code BRASAVE. Also, get a free pair of underwear when you enter code FREEPTY, and get free shipping on a $100 order, all through 10/20.
Hey, it's barely fall, but if you're already gunning for spring, click here to shop the Elie Tahari early spring collection at Saks.
Sale of the week: Built by Wendy is having a fall sample sale, with 50%-80% off previous-season fall merchandise. 9/30-10/2; 11-8 Thurs., 11-7 Fri., 11-6 Sat.; 193 Centre St. (Hester & Canal Sts.), 2nd floor.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Store is taking up to 50% off decorative arts, jewelry, stationery, and more. 9/30-10/31; call 800-662-3397 for store locations and hours.
GeoArt by Cynthia Gale has sterling-silver-and-semiprecious-stone jewelry is on sale for $5 and up. Through 10/1; 10-6; 8 E. 36th St. (5th & Madison), 3rd fl.
Clothingline has French Connection outerwear, sweaters, pants, and more for men and women, for $5-$200. Through 10/1; 8:30-7:30, 8:30-6:30 Fri.; 261 W. 36th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 2nd fl.
Super-luxe Loro Piana cashmere sweaters for men and women are wholesale and below at this sale. Through 10/1; 9-6:30, 9-5:30 Fri.; Parsons School of Design, 560 7th Ave. (at 40th St.), 2nd fl.
For the dudes, Loftworks is having a suit sale. When you mention, uh, "suit sale," get $50 off a regularly priced men's suit. Through 10/5; 100 Lafayette St.
Shop at the Short Hills Crate and Barrel this week and they'll donate 5% of the proceeds to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Through 10/3; 10-9, 10-7 Sat., noon-6 Sun.
At Benefit, get a free Gilded (enter code FGGD) or Mr. Frosty (code FGMF) pencil, each a $16 value, with a $50 purchase through 9/30.
This week, Lord & Taylor is having a "private sale", but since I'm telling you about it now, it's not so private anymore. Click here for coupons. 9/30-10/2.
Loehmann's is having an early fall clearance; click here for an extra 15% off coupon. Also, starting tomorrow, they have new shoe arrivals from Prada, Miu Miu, Casadei, and more, for $59.99-$269.99 (originally $150-$800).
One of the best parts of shopping at Kiehl's is getting all the samples. Now, all online orders will get deluxe samples of Bath and Shower Liquid Body Cleanser and Non-Soap Cleansing Bar, both in "unscented", through 10/1.
Gap is having a fall sale. Get free shipping on a $100 order when you enter code FALLSHIP. If you have a gap card, get 10% off your order and free shipping on a $75 order when you enter code CARDFALL.
Get free monogramming at the Company Store through 11/18.
Daszign.com has limited edition James 5-pocket heavy destroyed jeans, and they ship for free. Yay!
Oriac Design has added more products to their sale/clearance section.
It's last call for the spring/summer sale at Yoox, with up to 80% off Yoox's already discounted prices.
Newport News is having a private shoe sale through 10/4, but, again, it's not private anymore!
Bluefly has a new shipment of Diesel jeans, starting at a piddly $39.99. Hurry!
For the narrow-hipped, Delia*s has twill pants on sale for $29 (that's $10 off), plus get free shipping on a $25 order when you enter code DMFW425 at checkout.
It must be private sale week, because Bloomingdale's is also having one, tomorrow and Thursday only. 9/29-9/30, 10-10.
Get a free deluxe sample duo of Advanced Night Repair for face and eyes with any Estee Lauder purchase when you enter code ANRDUO at checkout through 10/11.
This week at the Shop at Style.com, Club Monaco, Burberry, Rafe bags, Fragments jewelry, and MD Skincare.
At Victoria's Secret, save $5 on a Body by Victoria, Angels, or Very Sexy bra when you enter code BRASAVE. Also, get a free pair of underwear when you enter code FREEPTY, and get free shipping on a $100 order, all through 10/20.
Hey, it's barely fall, but if you're already gunning for spring, click here to shop the Elie Tahari early spring collection at Saks.
Daily digest
WWD: It's now Milan Fashion Week, so, a review of Just Cavalli, Byblos, Mila Schön, and Debora Sinibaldi; luxury is where it's at; Christy Turlington's Nuala to take a different approach to yoga-inspired fashion; Generra is adding denim; and super-luxurious lingerie.
NYT: Innovative designer's designer Geoffrey Beene passed away today; websites for the sharp-dressed man; a Veruschka celebration and the Bergdorf magazine; the new UWS Barneys Co-op, described in a uniquely NYT style; the new Madison Avenue Searle store, which is two blocks away from the existing one at 57th and Mad; the Tyra Banks enigma; the pashmina is back! (did it ever leave?); and stuff to make your hair smell good.
NYP: Tori Spelling takes the $100 challenge; a service-oriented article and part one in a series on how to not look fat; tunic tops are the new belly tops; and sales.
IHT: Suzy Menkes on urban vs. country in London and the new It Brit; and shopping in Milan.
The Daily: Milan runway reports from Marni and Gibo and Emporio Armani and Pollini; cheeky Pop cosmetics; Myla's sexy but classy lingerie; and a hot croc bag.
Elle.com: More runway pics.
Daily Candy: Ladylike Allison Anne Conrad skirts.
WWD: It's now Milan Fashion Week, so, a review of Just Cavalli, Byblos, Mila Schön, and Debora Sinibaldi; luxury is where it's at; Christy Turlington's Nuala to take a different approach to yoga-inspired fashion; Generra is adding denim; and super-luxurious lingerie.
NYT: Innovative designer's designer Geoffrey Beene passed away today; websites for the sharp-dressed man; a Veruschka celebration and the Bergdorf magazine; the new UWS Barneys Co-op, described in a uniquely NYT style; the new Madison Avenue Searle store, which is two blocks away from the existing one at 57th and Mad; the Tyra Banks enigma; the pashmina is back! (did it ever leave?); and stuff to make your hair smell good.
NYP: Tori Spelling takes the $100 challenge; a service-oriented article and part one in a series on how to not look fat; tunic tops are the new belly tops; and sales.
IHT: Suzy Menkes on urban vs. country in London and the new It Brit; and shopping in Milan.
The Daily: Milan runway reports from Marni and Gibo and Emporio Armani and Pollini; cheeky Pop cosmetics; Myla's sexy but classy lingerie; and a hot croc bag.
Elle.com: More runway pics.
Daily Candy: Ladylike Allison Anne Conrad skirts.
Friday, September 24, 2004
Weekend shopping
The Tribeca Grand Hotel is hosting a vintage designer sale featuring clothing and accessories from Halston, Gucci, Dior, Vivienne Westwood, Versace, and others. 9/25; 2-6; 2 Sixth Ave. (Church & White Sts.), Sanctum Rm.
For the boozehounds out there, Union Square Wines & Spirits is offering a 26% discount if you buy 12 or more bottles of still wine. Through 9/26; 9-9, noon-6 Sun. (that's right, Sun.); 33 Union Square West.
Superhip furniture store Kartell has designs from Philippe Starck, Piero Lissoni, Ron Arad, and others for 10%-50% off. Through 10/11; 11-7, noon-6 Sun.; 39 Greene St.
You can also get 10% off all Kartell orders at Retromodern.com through 10/11.
At Victoria's Secret, get $15 off a $100 order, $30 off a $150 order, $75 off a $200 order, or $150 off a $500 order when you enter code ANGEL9 at checkout through 9/26.
Through 9/28 at Prescriptives, get a deluxe sample of Magic Illuminating Liquid Potion with purchase of Liquid Touch Compact Makeup, and get free shipping on all orders when you enter code PxFACE at checkout.
Get a free vase at Not Neutral when you spend $20; enter code "freevase" at checkout.
Get 25% off your order at Art.com when you enter code FramedArt at checkout.
Banana Republic is having a fall sale; plus, spend $125 and get free shipping when you enter code BRSTYLE1 at checkout.
Get an extra 15% off new fall/winter arrivals at Yoox when you enter code SAVEMORE@YOOX at checkout through 9/30.
And best for last, here's a coupon from Club Monaco; get 25% off your purchase 9/25-9/26.
The Tribeca Grand Hotel is hosting a vintage designer sale featuring clothing and accessories from Halston, Gucci, Dior, Vivienne Westwood, Versace, and others. 9/25; 2-6; 2 Sixth Ave. (Church & White Sts.), Sanctum Rm.
For the boozehounds out there, Union Square Wines & Spirits is offering a 26% discount if you buy 12 or more bottles of still wine. Through 9/26; 9-9, noon-6 Sun. (that's right, Sun.); 33 Union Square West.
Superhip furniture store Kartell has designs from Philippe Starck, Piero Lissoni, Ron Arad, and others for 10%-50% off. Through 10/11; 11-7, noon-6 Sun.; 39 Greene St.
You can also get 10% off all Kartell orders at Retromodern.com through 10/11.
At Victoria's Secret, get $15 off a $100 order, $30 off a $150 order, $75 off a $200 order, or $150 off a $500 order when you enter code ANGEL9 at checkout through 9/26.
Through 9/28 at Prescriptives, get a deluxe sample of Magic Illuminating Liquid Potion with purchase of Liquid Touch Compact Makeup, and get free shipping on all orders when you enter code PxFACE at checkout.
Get a free vase at Not Neutral when you spend $20; enter code "freevase" at checkout.
Get 25% off your order at Art.com when you enter code FramedArt at checkout.
Banana Republic is having a fall sale; plus, spend $125 and get free shipping when you enter code BRSTYLE1 at checkout.
Get an extra 15% off new fall/winter arrivals at Yoox when you enter code SAVEMORE@YOOX at checkout through 9/30.
And best for last, here's a coupon from Club Monaco; get 25% off your purchase 9/25-9/26.
Daily digest
WWD: Sex and the City outcast Kim Cattrall to model for Liz Claiborne (I'm sure my mom will love that).
The Daily: Only Hearts stores will carry Jelessy jeans; Alexander Wang cashmere; and ridiculously rich designers.
Elle.com: Sparkly stuff; kickass fur jackets (calm down, PETA people, some are faux); and Eley Kishimoto for Ellesse.
WWD: Sex and the City outcast Kim Cattrall to model for Liz Claiborne (I'm sure my mom will love that).
The Daily: Only Hearts stores will carry Jelessy jeans; Alexander Wang cashmere; and ridiculously rich designers.
Elle.com: Sparkly stuff; kickass fur jackets (calm down, PETA people, some are faux); and Eley Kishimoto for Ellesse.
Thursday, September 23, 2004
The Cheryl Shops fall shopping guide
Now that it's well after Labor Day and the temperature is starting to drop, it's time to do some serious fall shopping, if you haven't already. It ain't Lucky, but here is my version of a shopping guide: It's my favorite fall looks, organized by trend, then subcategorized by price (Madison Avenue = ay yi-yi, Soho = reasonable, and 34th Street = bargain). So, without further ado...
Velvet jackets
Madison Avenue: Yes, it's $1,600, but this Chloe velvet blazer is worth the investment. I also like this Moschino Cheap & Chic velvet jacket; it's a less practical color (dark pink), but the price is a bit more palatable.
Soho: An unexpected color (lilac) lightens up this Marc by Marc Jacobs velvet shrunken blazer. If pastels are too springy for you, there's Theory's dark purple blazer.
34th Street: Surprisingly, Nordstrom's essential blazer is, at $98, quite affordable. Of course, Old Navy's velvet blazer is, at $39.50, an even better bargain.
Denim trousers
Madison Avenue: Notify's Arum Trouser jean is the perfect marriage between jeans and trousers. I like the stripe around the waist of the Capital Tailors signature denim trouser.
Soho: The California-based Revolve Clothing has, as one would assume, several options, including the Yanuk Air Trouser, Paper Denim & Cloth's X-Low Slash Pocket trouser (my favorite), Blue Cult's Lindsay trouser, and Chip & Pepper's Uncle Jesse jeans.
34th Street: God bless Old Navy, which has five styles, all under $25: the angle-pocket jeans, flare trousers, flared ultra low-rise trousers, wide-waist trouser jeans, and just plain trouser jeans fit the bill.
Pencil skirts
Madison Avenue: No one does pencil skirts like Narcisco Rodriguez. But this DSquared2 skirt is a bit more rock'n'roll.
Soho: Miss Sixty's Eva skirt has a low-waisted cut that prevents the pencil skirt from being too stuffy. I also like the detailing on their Eva Rob skirt, in denim.
34th Street: Gap's stretch twill pencil skirt is basic and affordable. But Isaac Mizrahi's stretch tech skirt is the best bargain of all.
Fur
Madison Avenue: I love this faux fur Rebecca Taylor jacket. And this Juicy Couture jacket is a bit silly, but it's fun.
Soho: BCBG's fur shrug is affordable...and real. I also like their poncho.
34th Street: Newport News has one of the best-looking faux fur jackets I've seen in awhile. Another luxurious-looking option is this fur-trimmed suede cape, also from Newport News.
Leopard print
Madison Avenue: I am in love with this rabbit fur Andrew Marc jacket--the belt prevents the shape from being too bulky, and the real rabbit fur ensures you'll be warm at all times. And from Tom Ford's last collection for Yves Saint Laurent, these leopard wedge sandals will be a collector's item someday.
Soho: This D&G dress is ocelot (not leopard) and ridiculously sexy. Likewise, Lulu Guinness' fur capelet is PETA-friendly faux fur.
34th Street: This Harveys leopard skirt combines two trends in one (leopard and pencil skirt, duh). Faux and $13, Target's slip-through scarf is just a touch of leopard. Newport News is a leopard-print bonanza: check out this coat, this mini-hobo, and these boots.
Beaded sweaters
Madison Avenue: It's not really a sweater and it costs more than I make in a month, but, hey, rules are meant to be broken, especially when it comes to this out-of-this-world Marc Jacobs sequin top. A slightly more affordable, yet still attention-getting item, this Armand Diradourian sweater from Vivre is beaded to mimic the pattern of a crocodile. Wow.
Soho: This Marc by Marc Jacobs cardigan looks vintage--3/4 sleeves and cropped fit--and modern at the same time. This Tibi cardigan is more on the traditional, and cute, side.
34th Street: Victoria's Secret's jeweled cardigan is great for day; its sequined cardigan is even better for night.
Round-toe pumps
Madison Avenue: I'm in love with their shoe line to begin with, but the Paul & Joe Sally shoe, Acier takes the cake. Of course, no one does round-toe shoes like Marc Jacobs.
Soho: Stuart Weitzman's tweed pump kills two trends--round toe and tweed--with one shoe. I also like his silk print version.
34th Street: Urban Outfitters' ICB Cherry Blossom pumps are unapologetically girly. Ever on trend, Victoria's Secret has all manner of round-toe pumps, from these slingbacks to these very Marc Jacobs contrast pumps.
Equestrian boots
Madison Avenue: These Francoise Hardy boots are more motorcycle than equestrian, but they're amazing nonetheless. Again, not exactly by-the-book equestrian boots, but I can only imagine the sheer bliss that comes from slipping your feet into these Malo shearling boots from Vivre.
Soho: The Sudini Anna riding boot is the perfect riding boot--and even comes in narrow and wide widths. I like the buckle and the practical-looking sole on these Banana Republic Urban ankle-buckle boots.
34th Street: Slightly more hippie than equestrian, Urban Outfitters' Liza boot is nonetheless a bargain, at $88. La Redoute's riding boots are authentic-looking and a great deal.
Brooches
Madison Avenue: The crazy colors in this strawberry brooch mean you can wear it with almost anything! Ditto for this sexy Kenneth Jay Lane serpent pin from Vivre.
Soho: I wouldn't have expected to find this $50 Adriana Orsini pave bow brooch at Saks, and I'm pleasantly surprised. Yochi's stem burst brooch is also a great option.
34th Street: Two of my favorite things, Banana Republic jewelry and butterflies, combine to make this supercute butterfly brooch. Urban Outfitters' flower and butterfly brooch is enameled, for a nice break from the ritzy rhinestones.
Tweed bags
Madison Avenue: This Celine bag combines leather and tweed for a totally classic look.
Soho: Leave it to Lulu Guinness to make this prim and proper tweed bag available in purple and green. I think every bag Lauren Merkin makes is destined to become a classic; this Darling bag is no exception.
34th Street: I think we can safely say that Gap has cornered the market on tweed bags. And this one's houndstooth, not tweed, but close enough: Anthropologie's houndstooth handbag.
Now that it's well after Labor Day and the temperature is starting to drop, it's time to do some serious fall shopping, if you haven't already. It ain't Lucky, but here is my version of a shopping guide: It's my favorite fall looks, organized by trend, then subcategorized by price (Madison Avenue = ay yi-yi, Soho = reasonable, and 34th Street = bargain). So, without further ado...
Velvet jackets
Madison Avenue: Yes, it's $1,600, but this Chloe velvet blazer is worth the investment. I also like this Moschino Cheap & Chic velvet jacket; it's a less practical color (dark pink), but the price is a bit more palatable.
Soho: An unexpected color (lilac) lightens up this Marc by Marc Jacobs velvet shrunken blazer. If pastels are too springy for you, there's Theory's dark purple blazer.
34th Street: Surprisingly, Nordstrom's essential blazer is, at $98, quite affordable. Of course, Old Navy's velvet blazer is, at $39.50, an even better bargain.
Denim trousers
Madison Avenue: Notify's Arum Trouser jean is the perfect marriage between jeans and trousers. I like the stripe around the waist of the Capital Tailors signature denim trouser.
Soho: The California-based Revolve Clothing has, as one would assume, several options, including the Yanuk Air Trouser, Paper Denim & Cloth's X-Low Slash Pocket trouser (my favorite), Blue Cult's Lindsay trouser, and Chip & Pepper's Uncle Jesse jeans.
34th Street: God bless Old Navy, which has five styles, all under $25: the angle-pocket jeans, flare trousers, flared ultra low-rise trousers, wide-waist trouser jeans, and just plain trouser jeans fit the bill.
Pencil skirts
Madison Avenue: No one does pencil skirts like Narcisco Rodriguez. But this DSquared2 skirt is a bit more rock'n'roll.
Soho: Miss Sixty's Eva skirt has a low-waisted cut that prevents the pencil skirt from being too stuffy. I also like the detailing on their Eva Rob skirt, in denim.
34th Street: Gap's stretch twill pencil skirt is basic and affordable. But Isaac Mizrahi's stretch tech skirt is the best bargain of all.
Fur
Madison Avenue: I love this faux fur Rebecca Taylor jacket. And this Juicy Couture jacket is a bit silly, but it's fun.
Soho: BCBG's fur shrug is affordable...and real. I also like their poncho.
34th Street: Newport News has one of the best-looking faux fur jackets I've seen in awhile. Another luxurious-looking option is this fur-trimmed suede cape, also from Newport News.
Leopard print
Madison Avenue: I am in love with this rabbit fur Andrew Marc jacket--the belt prevents the shape from being too bulky, and the real rabbit fur ensures you'll be warm at all times. And from Tom Ford's last collection for Yves Saint Laurent, these leopard wedge sandals will be a collector's item someday.
Soho: This D&G dress is ocelot (not leopard) and ridiculously sexy. Likewise, Lulu Guinness' fur capelet is PETA-friendly faux fur.
34th Street: This Harveys leopard skirt combines two trends in one (leopard and pencil skirt, duh). Faux and $13, Target's slip-through scarf is just a touch of leopard. Newport News is a leopard-print bonanza: check out this coat, this mini-hobo, and these boots.
Beaded sweaters
Madison Avenue: It's not really a sweater and it costs more than I make in a month, but, hey, rules are meant to be broken, especially when it comes to this out-of-this-world Marc Jacobs sequin top. A slightly more affordable, yet still attention-getting item, this Armand Diradourian sweater from Vivre is beaded to mimic the pattern of a crocodile. Wow.
Soho: This Marc by Marc Jacobs cardigan looks vintage--3/4 sleeves and cropped fit--and modern at the same time. This Tibi cardigan is more on the traditional, and cute, side.
34th Street: Victoria's Secret's jeweled cardigan is great for day; its sequined cardigan is even better for night.
Round-toe pumps
Madison Avenue: I'm in love with their shoe line to begin with, but the Paul & Joe Sally shoe, Acier takes the cake. Of course, no one does round-toe shoes like Marc Jacobs.
Soho: Stuart Weitzman's tweed pump kills two trends--round toe and tweed--with one shoe. I also like his silk print version.
34th Street: Urban Outfitters' ICB Cherry Blossom pumps are unapologetically girly. Ever on trend, Victoria's Secret has all manner of round-toe pumps, from these slingbacks to these very Marc Jacobs contrast pumps.
Equestrian boots
Madison Avenue: These Francoise Hardy boots are more motorcycle than equestrian, but they're amazing nonetheless. Again, not exactly by-the-book equestrian boots, but I can only imagine the sheer bliss that comes from slipping your feet into these Malo shearling boots from Vivre.
Soho: The Sudini Anna riding boot is the perfect riding boot--and even comes in narrow and wide widths. I like the buckle and the practical-looking sole on these Banana Republic Urban ankle-buckle boots.
34th Street: Slightly more hippie than equestrian, Urban Outfitters' Liza boot is nonetheless a bargain, at $88. La Redoute's riding boots are authentic-looking and a great deal.
Brooches
Madison Avenue: The crazy colors in this strawberry brooch mean you can wear it with almost anything! Ditto for this sexy Kenneth Jay Lane serpent pin from Vivre.
Soho: I wouldn't have expected to find this $50 Adriana Orsini pave bow brooch at Saks, and I'm pleasantly surprised. Yochi's stem burst brooch is also a great option.
34th Street: Two of my favorite things, Banana Republic jewelry and butterflies, combine to make this supercute butterfly brooch. Urban Outfitters' flower and butterfly brooch is enameled, for a nice break from the ritzy rhinestones.
Tweed bags
Madison Avenue: This Celine bag combines leather and tweed for a totally classic look.
Soho: Leave it to Lulu Guinness to make this prim and proper tweed bag available in purple and green. I think every bag Lauren Merkin makes is destined to become a classic; this Darling bag is no exception.
34th Street: I think we can safely say that Gap has cornered the market on tweed bags. And this one's houndstooth, not tweed, but close enough: Anthropologie's houndstooth handbag.
America's Next Top Model recap
So, as you know, last night was the premiere of America's Next Top Model, and instead of jumping right into the competition, they went all American Idol on us and showed the 32 girls chosen to go to L.A., who were then narrowed down to 20 semifinalists, then to 14 finalists (who will actually compete on the show). Of course, there was a lot of craziness going down: a bar fight; Eve (a 19-year-old finalist from L.A.) hating on pretty much everyone, including an obviously anorexic contestant (who got cut); Amanda, one of the finalists, admitting she's legally blind and will be totally so in five years; lots of crying; and on and on. Now, while there's no clear Shandi (who was my favorite last year from the first episode on), there are definitely girls with potential. So, here's my super-OCD girl-by-girl analysis.
Amanda: She has totally goregous eyes...but she can't see out of them so well (she's the blind one). I also have a feeling her age (25) and the fact that she has a two-year-old son will work against her. Which is too bad, because she seems like she has her shit together.
Ann: An all-American athlete, she seems pretty good-natured and relaxed, and she kind of reminds me of Adrienne, the winner of the first ANTM. I don't know whether that's a good or bad thing (so far, Adrienne doesn't have much of a career).
Cassie: A 19-year-old Oklahoman who's stripping to pay for her education, she doesn't seem very stripper-y (i.e., no ginormous fake boobs). But I have a feeling her occupation is going to work against her at some point. Then again, Anna Nicole Smith started out as a stripper...
Eva: Definitely a feisty one, she looks like Jenascia from last season and, like Jenascia, is also Kate Moss short: 5' 7". While she's pretty, I think her looks, her attitude, or both are going to get in the way.
Jennipher: Dumb spelling aside, Jennipher is pretty, but she didn't make much of an impression on me--which isn't a good sign. Also, I bet Janice Dickinson is going to be on her ass to lose some weight (hey, don't shoot the messenger--models need to fit into sample sizes).
Julie: Obviously, this season, Tyra is trying to make the show more multicultural, and Julie is the show's first contestant of Indian descent. I think she's really beautiful though, and the fact that she names Spaceballs as one of her favorite movies is pretty fucking awesome.
Kelle: The "white black girl", Kelle has a great body and beautiful skin. But so far, not much personality.
Kristi: Ah, yes, the Republican. If she doesn't totally annoy everyone first, I have a feeling she'll get the boot for looking "too commercial."
Leah: This Catholic girl from Oklahoma said she had no problem with nudity ("Nude me up!"), but she's 24, which is definitely middle-aged in the modeling world.
Magdalena: She photographs okay, but I'm not too impressed. The French would call her jolie-laide; I'd call her kind of fugly.
Nicole: This "former punk" North Dakotan basically admitted to the judges that she's bisexual, especially under the influence of alcohol. Interesting. The fact that she lists Maxim as one of her favorite magazines makes me a bit suspicious, however.
Norelle: This girl is my favorite thus far. She's young (20) and definitely has the body for modeling. She has braces, too, but they're coming off "soon." And she said that she loves Paris Hilton...well, like I said, she's young.
Toccara: A.k.a., the plus-size girl. There's always one per show, but, hey, let's face it, she's not going to win. In fact, I don't think it's even fair to make one plus-size girl compete with 13 "regular" models (granted, "America's Next Top Plus-Size Model" doesn't quite have the same ring, does it?)--we all know that as soon as Toccara tries to stuff her "200 in the trunk, what?" badonk-a-donk into a couture gown, she's outta there.
Yaya: I think Yaya is awesome and everyone is going to love her, because she seems really sweet (a la Mercedes from last season) and she's frickin' smart (goes to Brown, speaks three languages). Her skin is a bit on the broken-out side, but that's nothing a little chemical peel can't fix. Also, she's gorgeous.
So I'm gunning Norelle and Yaya. Of course, after next week's episode, when they actually start modeling, this all could change. But those are my early favorites. Also, feel free to discuss in the "comments" section at the bottom of this post.
So, as you know, last night was the premiere of America's Next Top Model, and instead of jumping right into the competition, they went all American Idol on us and showed the 32 girls chosen to go to L.A., who were then narrowed down to 20 semifinalists, then to 14 finalists (who will actually compete on the show). Of course, there was a lot of craziness going down: a bar fight; Eve (a 19-year-old finalist from L.A.) hating on pretty much everyone, including an obviously anorexic contestant (who got cut); Amanda, one of the finalists, admitting she's legally blind and will be totally so in five years; lots of crying; and on and on. Now, while there's no clear Shandi (who was my favorite last year from the first episode on), there are definitely girls with potential. So, here's my super-OCD girl-by-girl analysis.
Amanda: She has totally goregous eyes...but she can't see out of them so well (she's the blind one). I also have a feeling her age (25) and the fact that she has a two-year-old son will work against her. Which is too bad, because she seems like she has her shit together.
Ann: An all-American athlete, she seems pretty good-natured and relaxed, and she kind of reminds me of Adrienne, the winner of the first ANTM. I don't know whether that's a good or bad thing (so far, Adrienne doesn't have much of a career).
Cassie: A 19-year-old Oklahoman who's stripping to pay for her education, she doesn't seem very stripper-y (i.e., no ginormous fake boobs). But I have a feeling her occupation is going to work against her at some point. Then again, Anna Nicole Smith started out as a stripper...
Eva: Definitely a feisty one, she looks like Jenascia from last season and, like Jenascia, is also Kate Moss short: 5' 7". While she's pretty, I think her looks, her attitude, or both are going to get in the way.
Jennipher: Dumb spelling aside, Jennipher is pretty, but she didn't make much of an impression on me--which isn't a good sign. Also, I bet Janice Dickinson is going to be on her ass to lose some weight (hey, don't shoot the messenger--models need to fit into sample sizes).
Julie: Obviously, this season, Tyra is trying to make the show more multicultural, and Julie is the show's first contestant of Indian descent. I think she's really beautiful though, and the fact that she names Spaceballs as one of her favorite movies is pretty fucking awesome.
Kelle: The "white black girl", Kelle has a great body and beautiful skin. But so far, not much personality.
Kristi: Ah, yes, the Republican. If she doesn't totally annoy everyone first, I have a feeling she'll get the boot for looking "too commercial."
Leah: This Catholic girl from Oklahoma said she had no problem with nudity ("Nude me up!"), but she's 24, which is definitely middle-aged in the modeling world.
Magdalena: She photographs okay, but I'm not too impressed. The French would call her jolie-laide; I'd call her kind of fugly.
Nicole: This "former punk" North Dakotan basically admitted to the judges that she's bisexual, especially under the influence of alcohol. Interesting. The fact that she lists Maxim as one of her favorite magazines makes me a bit suspicious, however.
Norelle: This girl is my favorite thus far. She's young (20) and definitely has the body for modeling. She has braces, too, but they're coming off "soon." And she said that she loves Paris Hilton...well, like I said, she's young.
Toccara: A.k.a., the plus-size girl. There's always one per show, but, hey, let's face it, she's not going to win. In fact, I don't think it's even fair to make one plus-size girl compete with 13 "regular" models (granted, "America's Next Top Plus-Size Model" doesn't quite have the same ring, does it?)--we all know that as soon as Toccara tries to stuff her "200 in the trunk, what?" badonk-a-donk into a couture gown, she's outta there.
Yaya: I think Yaya is awesome and everyone is going to love her, because she seems really sweet (a la Mercedes from last season) and she's frickin' smart (goes to Brown, speaks three languages). Her skin is a bit on the broken-out side, but that's nothing a little chemical peel can't fix. Also, she's gorgeous.
So I'm gunning Norelle and Yaya. Of course, after next week's episode, when they actually start modeling, this all could change. But those are my early favorites. Also, feel free to discuss in the "comments" section at the bottom of this post.
Daily digest
WWD: London Fashion Week reviews of Giles Deacon, Julien Macdonald, Eley Kishimoto, Pringle, Preen, Boudicca, Jonathan Saunders, Miki Fukai, and Emma Cook; a Victoria's Secret TV special to air on T&A-friendly VH1; the death of the juniors department; the new Barneys Co-op West Siiiiide; and Monique Lhuillier, designer of Britney's wedding/not-really-a-wedding gown.
IHT: Suzy Menkes on London Fashion Week.
NYP: For true fashion vicitms, Bag Borrow or Steal, a designer handbag rental service.
NYDN: "Masstige" shoes; Victoria's Secret has created brooch-adorned thongs (2nd item); and sales.
The Daily: London Fashion Week reports from Julien Macdonald, Eley Kishimoto, Preen, and Ashish and Temperley, Jonathan Saunders, Emma Cook, and Gardem; Sacco is 25; even though Rich Girls sent Ali Hilfiger to rehab, dad Tommy Hilfiger to debut his own reality show; and Hollywould frocks.
And, of course, more runway reports at Elle.com.
WWD: London Fashion Week reviews of Giles Deacon, Julien Macdonald, Eley Kishimoto, Pringle, Preen, Boudicca, Jonathan Saunders, Miki Fukai, and Emma Cook; a Victoria's Secret TV special to air on T&A-friendly VH1; the death of the juniors department; the new Barneys Co-op West Siiiiide; and Monique Lhuillier, designer of Britney's wedding/not-really-a-wedding gown.
IHT: Suzy Menkes on London Fashion Week.
NYP: For true fashion vicitms, Bag Borrow or Steal, a designer handbag rental service.
NYDN: "Masstige" shoes; Victoria's Secret has created brooch-adorned thongs (2nd item); and sales.
The Daily: London Fashion Week reports from Julien Macdonald, Eley Kishimoto, Preen, and Ashish and Temperley, Jonathan Saunders, Emma Cook, and Gardem; Sacco is 25; even though Rich Girls sent Ali Hilfiger to rehab, dad Tommy Hilfiger to debut his own reality show; and Hollywould frocks.
And, of course, more runway reports at Elle.com.
Wednesday, September 22, 2004
Administrative notes
(1 I'm shivering with anticipation over tonight's America's Next Top Model premiere, at 8 on UPN. Expect a full report tomorrow.
2) I'm hard at work on the long-delayed Cheryl Shops fall preview. Hopefully I'll post it sometime tomorrow.
3) In the meantime, here's another not-entirely-fashion-related article on Gwyneth Paltrow, whom I love and admire, but whom a lot of people, well, don't. The story praises her acting, not necessarily her style (the real reason I like her, of course), but I think it's quite well-written, so I'm posting it. Enjoy.
(1 I'm shivering with anticipation over tonight's America's Next Top Model premiere, at 8 on UPN. Expect a full report tomorrow.
2) I'm hard at work on the long-delayed Cheryl Shops fall preview. Hopefully I'll post it sometime tomorrow.
3) In the meantime, here's another not-entirely-fashion-related article on Gwyneth Paltrow, whom I love and admire, but whom a lot of people, well, don't. The story praises her acting, not necessarily her style (the real reason I like her, of course), but I think it's quite well-written, so I'm posting it. Enjoy.
Daily digest
WWD: London fashion emporium Browns gets a makeover; spring knits; and cult knitwear line Inhabit will cut its prices to broaden its appeal.
NYO: Imitation of Christ's mobile "store" (can this label get any more ridiculous?); and Simon Doonan pushes the Macrobiotic diet. Unrelated-to-fashion bonus: Noelle Hancock's hilarious article on the death of the fuck buddy (by the way, I know Noelle, and whoever her former FB is, he's an idiot--she's hot).
VV: Lynn Yaeger laments the "Republican" looks from the spring runways.
The Daily: Nicole Miller launches a lower-priced line.
Style.com: Emmys fashion; what's cool in London, in honor of London Fashion Week; and for idiots like me who forget to charge their phone, the Cellboost.
Hintmag.com: In Shoptart, Dior Homme watches, A. Cheng fashion, Comme des Garcons (again), and more.
WWD: London fashion emporium Browns gets a makeover; spring knits; and cult knitwear line Inhabit will cut its prices to broaden its appeal.
NYO: Imitation of Christ's mobile "store" (can this label get any more ridiculous?); and Simon Doonan pushes the Macrobiotic diet. Unrelated-to-fashion bonus: Noelle Hancock's hilarious article on the death of the fuck buddy (by the way, I know Noelle, and whoever her former FB is, he's an idiot--she's hot).
VV: Lynn Yaeger laments the "Republican" looks from the spring runways.
The Daily: Nicole Miller launches a lower-priced line.
Style.com: Emmys fashion; what's cool in London, in honor of London Fashion Week; and for idiots like me who forget to charge their phone, the Cellboost.
Hintmag.com: In Shoptart, Dior Homme watches, A. Cheng fashion, Comme des Garcons (again), and more.
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