Weekend shopping
On a Thursday? You bet. I'm taking tomorrow off, as a well-deserved comp day, to hang out with Ms. Battle and capitalize on the last three days of tax-free shopping week.
Today through Sunday, Bloomingdales is taking an additional 40% off all sale merchandise.
Tomorrow and Saturday is the Manhattan Vintage show at the Metropolitan Pavillion, 125 W. 18th St. (6th and 7th). Go to the website and print out the first page for a $5 discount on admission (regularly $20). Hours are 1-7 tomorrow, 10-6 Saturday.
Find Outlet got a new shipment of Seven jeans (plus jackets, tops, miniskirts, and other pants) and Paul & Joe. 361 W. 17th St. (8th and 9th Aves.) and 229 Mott (Prince and Spring Sts.).
Happy shopping!
Wednesday, January 28, 2004
Are you a better shopper than me?
Prove it. Enter the Search for America's Smartest Shopper at Suave.com. The grand-prize-winner gets $20,000 and a chance to appear on The Look for Less, which is seriously one of my favorite shows (it's on the Style channel) and is hosted by the lovely Elizabeth Hasselbeck (nee Filarski) of Survivor and The View fame. Basically, you have to write a 250-word essay on why you're a kickass shopper. Entries must be e-mailed by March 31 or postmarked by April 1. Thanks to Brian Battle, brother of Laura and PR dude extraordinaire, for bringing this to my attention!
Prove it. Enter the Search for America's Smartest Shopper at Suave.com. The grand-prize-winner gets $20,000 and a chance to appear on The Look for Less, which is seriously one of my favorite shows (it's on the Style channel) and is hosted by the lovely Elizabeth Hasselbeck (nee Filarski) of Survivor and The View fame. Basically, you have to write a 250-word essay on why you're a kickass shopper. Entries must be e-mailed by March 31 or postmarked by April 1. Thanks to Brian Battle, brother of Laura and PR dude extraordinaire, for bringing this to my attention!
Tidbits
It's Final Take, whatever that means, at Lord & Taylor. Fall/winter merchandise is up to 80% off. Yowza! Click here to get a coupon for an extra 20% off.
Gabay's just received a new shipment of handbags from Chanel, Marc Jacobs, Tod's, Gucci, and more, and, dear lord, they're 70% off retail. 225 First Avenue (13th and 14th Sts.).
Save up to 40% on select items at West Elm.
Just in time for Valentine's Day, GlamOnWeb has La Perla lingerie for up to 40% off.
Cool midcentury modern furniture store Modernica is having a sale of up to 75% off. Items include bubble lamps, fiberglass shell chairs, mini wire tables, and more. I got my dining table here (sadly, for full price) several years ago--if you're in need of furniture, check it out. 1/28-2/1; 10-7 weekdays, 11-6 weekends; 57 Greene St. (Spring and Broome).
It's Final Take, whatever that means, at Lord & Taylor. Fall/winter merchandise is up to 80% off. Yowza! Click here to get a coupon for an extra 20% off.
Gabay's just received a new shipment of handbags from Chanel, Marc Jacobs, Tod's, Gucci, and more, and, dear lord, they're 70% off retail. 225 First Avenue (13th and 14th Sts.).
Save up to 40% on select items at West Elm.
Just in time for Valentine's Day, GlamOnWeb has La Perla lingerie for up to 40% off.
Cool midcentury modern furniture store Modernica is having a sale of up to 75% off. Items include bubble lamps, fiberglass shell chairs, mini wire tables, and more. I got my dining table here (sadly, for full price) several years ago--if you're in need of furniture, check it out. 1/28-2/1; 10-7 weekdays, 11-6 weekends; 57 Greene St. (Spring and Broome).
Notes from all over
WWD: Joining the West Village migration is Christian Louboutin, who will open a new store on Horatio Street, which is the very street on which yours truly lives, this summer. The selection will be more "extreme" than what's found in his Madison Avenue store. Also, J.Crew will feature 16 bridal looks in its new catalog, out February 2. But lest J.Crew's preppy, college-age clientele freaks out, the formalwear will be presented casually, with flip-flops.
The Daily: Meghan Stier gives us highlights of last night's America's Next Top Model. She failed to mention, however, how hot Shandi looks with her new blonde 'do and contacts! My money's on Shandi, not pixie crybaby Catie. Also: yet another pair of pants that make your butt look good (hey, you can never have enough).
Style.com: See-through stuff.
Finally, a special shout-out to Mina, who was having a terrible week at work until she bought the famed Marc by Marc Jacobs lace-up boots at the Language warehouse sale. The next day, Mina found out that she was being moved to a new, Manhattan-based group. The lesson, kids? Buy nice shoes, change your karma.
WWD: Joining the West Village migration is Christian Louboutin, who will open a new store on Horatio Street, which is the very street on which yours truly lives, this summer. The selection will be more "extreme" than what's found in his Madison Avenue store. Also, J.Crew will feature 16 bridal looks in its new catalog, out February 2. But lest J.Crew's preppy, college-age clientele freaks out, the formalwear will be presented casually, with flip-flops.
The Daily: Meghan Stier gives us highlights of last night's America's Next Top Model. She failed to mention, however, how hot Shandi looks with her new blonde 'do and contacts! My money's on Shandi, not pixie crybaby Catie. Also: yet another pair of pants that make your butt look good (hey, you can never have enough).
Style.com: See-through stuff.
Finally, a special shout-out to Mina, who was having a terrible week at work until she bought the famed Marc by Marc Jacobs lace-up boots at the Language warehouse sale. The next day, Mina found out that she was being moved to a new, Manhattan-based group. The lesson, kids? Buy nice shoes, change your karma.
Whatcha gonna do when they come for you?
It's a special Golden Globes editon of E! Fashion Police! Thus, we have '80s prom queen Sarah Jessica Parker (to be fair, the dress looks a lot better in a still photograph than on TV); freshly-squeezed J.Lo; same ol' same ol' Jennifer Aniston; Maria Bello in a perplexing jumpsuit-style satin dress; Carson Kressly, who actually looks pretty cool except for his bedroom slippers; Scarlett Johansson in a sexy Stella McCartney gown that would've been ten times better in a different color (note: blondes should stay away from nude); Debra Messing in a goth pregnancy gown; Kim Cattrall in an amazing vintage Valentino; Jude Law is just damn hot; Sofia Coppola in a groovy Alaia (I'll forgive the flats, due to her allegedly broken toe); our March cover girl Elisha Cuthbert in a sweet '50s cocktail frock, which, again, would've been better in a color other than nude; Dominic Monaghan in a weird shiny suit (albeit, better than hairy hobbit feet); hot, hot mama Cate Blanchett in red Donna Karan; Uma in a beautiful lavender Versace; Nicole Kidman in her YSL misstep; and, finally, clear-cut fashion (and Best Actress) winner Charlize Theron in her light-as-air Dior. Whew!
It's a special Golden Globes editon of E! Fashion Police! Thus, we have '80s prom queen Sarah Jessica Parker (to be fair, the dress looks a lot better in a still photograph than on TV); freshly-squeezed J.Lo; same ol' same ol' Jennifer Aniston; Maria Bello in a perplexing jumpsuit-style satin dress; Carson Kressly, who actually looks pretty cool except for his bedroom slippers; Scarlett Johansson in a sexy Stella McCartney gown that would've been ten times better in a different color (note: blondes should stay away from nude); Debra Messing in a goth pregnancy gown; Kim Cattrall in an amazing vintage Valentino; Jude Law is just damn hot; Sofia Coppola in a groovy Alaia (I'll forgive the flats, due to her allegedly broken toe); our March cover girl Elisha Cuthbert in a sweet '50s cocktail frock, which, again, would've been better in a color other than nude; Dominic Monaghan in a weird shiny suit (albeit, better than hairy hobbit feet); hot, hot mama Cate Blanchett in red Donna Karan; Uma in a beautiful lavender Versace; Nicole Kidman in her YSL misstep; and, finally, clear-cut fashion (and Best Actress) winner Charlize Theron in her light-as-air Dior. Whew!
Tuesday, January 27, 2004
Cool stuff
I don't know if I buy it, but these Miss Sixty Anti-Cellulite jeans have a "micro-capsule anti-cellulite finish," which, they claim, combats cellulite and stretch marks. Well, I suppose wearing them couldn't hurt...
For the past few seasons, the Gap has sold out of the cutest bags. For spring, they have this suede oversized hobo, which comes in pink, lavender, yellow, and my favorite, "tennis green." I love the cute floral lining, and the design is very modern. Best of all, it's $88--a tenth of the price of a Marc Jacobs bag. (For an even better bargain, check out the trench satchel for $34.)
I don't know if I buy it, but these Miss Sixty Anti-Cellulite jeans have a "micro-capsule anti-cellulite finish," which, they claim, combats cellulite and stretch marks. Well, I suppose wearing them couldn't hurt...
For the past few seasons, the Gap has sold out of the cutest bags. For spring, they have this suede oversized hobo, which comes in pink, lavender, yellow, and my favorite, "tennis green." I love the cute floral lining, and the design is very modern. Best of all, it's $88--a tenth of the price of a Marc Jacobs bag. (For an even better bargain, check out the trench satchel for $34.)
In the papers
NYT: Cathy Horyn on the Paris menswear shows. Plus: Dietrich as muse.
WWD: Beyonce to shill for Tommy Hillfiger (What, no Ally?); Sephora to return to 5th Avenue.
The Daily: Damon Dash launches WASHHOUSE.
NYT: Cathy Horyn on the Paris menswear shows. Plus: Dietrich as muse.
WWD: Beyonce to shill for Tommy Hillfiger (What, no Ally?); Sephora to return to 5th Avenue.
The Daily: Damon Dash launches WASHHOUSE.
More Golden Globes
Not that there weren't enough "golden globes" on display, heh heh heh.
WWD: They luuuuv Uma, and give a plain ol' roundup for everyone else. Plus: Sofia had a broken toe, hence the flats.
NYP: What was wrong with Nicole's outfit (a lot, apparently). Plus: best-dressed and wavy hair.
Not that there weren't enough "golden globes" on display, heh heh heh.
WWD: They luuuuv Uma, and give a plain ol' roundup for everyone else. Plus: Sofia had a broken toe, hence the flats.
NYP: What was wrong with Nicole's outfit (a lot, apparently). Plus: best-dressed and wavy hair.
Monday, January 26, 2004
Golden Globes report
I will fully admit that the only reason I watch all of these awards ceremonies is to see what people are wearing (and I'm sure I'm not alone, here). Hence my critique of the best- and worst-dressed:
Best
Charlize Theron: This gorgeous, gorgeous woman wears the strangest colors (remember the pumpkin-colored Vera Wang she wore a few years ago to the Oscars?) and always looks incredibly amazing in them. This year? A graceful lemon chiffon Dior gown.
Cate Blanchett: She's pregnant and, in a ruby-red Donna Karan gown, managed to look better than 75% of the other actresses.
Uma Thurman: In floor-length bias cut lavender satin, is clearly better off without the grungy Ethan Hawke.
Gwen Stefani and Kim Cattrall: Both in vintage Valentino, illustrating the theory that they don't make 'em like they used to. Also, I can only hope that I look half as good as Kim Cattrall when I'm in my 40s.
Brittany Murphy: This is going to be a controversial pick, but I thought she looked very cute in her Dolce & Gabbana dress, and being engaged must be doing wonders for her, because she looked much less sickly (i.e. no undereye circles or sunken cheeks) than normal.
Sofia Coppola: Although I'm sure she's going to take a lot of crap for wearing flats (okay, okay, perhaps a round-toe heel would've been a better choice), I thought her sculptural, draped Alaia dress was refreshing.
Worst
Nicole Kidman: While I love how she takes fashion risks, her YSL gold pailette flapper dress, with its nude illusion fabric, reminded me of a figure skater's costume.
Sarah Jessica Parker: Sadly, her Chanel couture dress made her look like an '80s prom queen.
Jennifer Lopez: Her tangerine Michael Kors goddess dress clashed with her deep-bronze fake tan, making her look a bit overdone. Perhaps she wanted to appear subdued after the Big Breakup, but if I were her, I would've gone all Versace T&A. After all, she's still Jenny From the Block.
Jennifer Aniston: I love the girl, but she's stuck in a huge awards-show rut, i.e., black gown with plunging neckline. Suggestion: Try color. It looks good on you.
Renee Zellweger: While I applaud her for pouring her 30-lbs-heavier self into a Carolina Herrera cocktail dress, the cut, not to mention the horizontal stripe across the chest, was not flattering, especially on someone who appears to be carrying the weight on her top half.
Diane Keaton: We saw Something's Gotta Give. We know you have a hot bod, especially for a 50-something lady. Why the hell won't you show some skin? Come on, Annie Hall was nearly 30 years ago. Please move on from the menswear look.
Other takes on Golden Globes fashion:
Lookonline.com (The second post, by Marilyn Kirschner, is much more honest)
NYDN
NYP
The Daily
I will fully admit that the only reason I watch all of these awards ceremonies is to see what people are wearing (and I'm sure I'm not alone, here). Hence my critique of the best- and worst-dressed:
Best
Charlize Theron: This gorgeous, gorgeous woman wears the strangest colors (remember the pumpkin-colored Vera Wang she wore a few years ago to the Oscars?) and always looks incredibly amazing in them. This year? A graceful lemon chiffon Dior gown.
Cate Blanchett: She's pregnant and, in a ruby-red Donna Karan gown, managed to look better than 75% of the other actresses.
Uma Thurman: In floor-length bias cut lavender satin, is clearly better off without the grungy Ethan Hawke.
Gwen Stefani and Kim Cattrall: Both in vintage Valentino, illustrating the theory that they don't make 'em like they used to. Also, I can only hope that I look half as good as Kim Cattrall when I'm in my 40s.
Brittany Murphy: This is going to be a controversial pick, but I thought she looked very cute in her Dolce & Gabbana dress, and being engaged must be doing wonders for her, because she looked much less sickly (i.e. no undereye circles or sunken cheeks) than normal.
Sofia Coppola: Although I'm sure she's going to take a lot of crap for wearing flats (okay, okay, perhaps a round-toe heel would've been a better choice), I thought her sculptural, draped Alaia dress was refreshing.
Worst
Nicole Kidman: While I love how she takes fashion risks, her YSL gold pailette flapper dress, with its nude illusion fabric, reminded me of a figure skater's costume.
Sarah Jessica Parker: Sadly, her Chanel couture dress made her look like an '80s prom queen.
Jennifer Lopez: Her tangerine Michael Kors goddess dress clashed with her deep-bronze fake tan, making her look a bit overdone. Perhaps she wanted to appear subdued after the Big Breakup, but if I were her, I would've gone all Versace T&A. After all, she's still Jenny From the Block.
Jennifer Aniston: I love the girl, but she's stuck in a huge awards-show rut, i.e., black gown with plunging neckline. Suggestion: Try color. It looks good on you.
Renee Zellweger: While I applaud her for pouring her 30-lbs-heavier self into a Carolina Herrera cocktail dress, the cut, not to mention the horizontal stripe across the chest, was not flattering, especially on someone who appears to be carrying the weight on her top half.
Diane Keaton: We saw Something's Gotta Give. We know you have a hot bod, especially for a 50-something lady. Why the hell won't you show some skin? Come on, Annie Hall was nearly 30 years ago. Please move on from the menswear look.
Other takes on Golden Globes fashion:
Lookonline.com (The second post, by Marilyn Kirschner, is much more honest)
NYDN
NYP
The Daily
In the papers
NYP: It's tax-free shopping week, uh, week at the Post, with stories on what to buy at the department stores and how to buy a whole outfit for $110 or less. Plus: Kelly Osbourne is this week's Shopaholic; an ode to the slip; and potentially libelous T-shirts.
NYP: More on the haute couture shows from Cathy Horyn.
WWD: Random notes on stores and coming this fall: UGG handbags. Hmm.
NYP: It's tax-free shopping week, uh, week at the Post, with stories on what to buy at the department stores and how to buy a whole outfit for $110 or less. Plus: Kelly Osbourne is this week's Shopaholic; an ode to the slip; and potentially libelous T-shirts.
NYP: More on the haute couture shows from Cathy Horyn.
WWD: Random notes on stores and coming this fall: UGG handbags. Hmm.
The week in (tax-free!) shopping
All clothing and footwear purchases under $110 are tax-free, kids! Not to mention, there are enormo sales galore. So without further ado...
I just hit the Language sample sale on my lunch hour and finally scored the Marc Jacobs lace-up boots that I've been lusting after for, oh, four months. The sale was a zoo, but they have a ton of stuff, most of it marked down 50% or more. I saw a bunch of Stella McCartney, Chloe, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Language private label, Citizens of Humanity, and more. I'd highly recommend checking it out. 1/26-2/1; 11-7, noon-6 Sunday; 238 Mulberry (Prince and Spring Sts.).
Clothingline is having its annual blowout sale, with items by Joie, Vince, Tocca, Nanette Lepore, and others marked down as much as 90%. Yikes stripes. 1/26-1/30; 10-6; 261 W. 36th (7th and 8th Aves.), 2nd fl.
By the way, I'm sorry if anyone went to the so-called "sample sale" at Loehmann's last weekend. It totally sucked. I did, however, discover that they have a ton of jelly kellys in an array of spring colors, for $40. Also, they just got a shipment of Nicole Miller sportswear and dresses, for $24.99 to $159.99 (originally $100-$715).
Leigh Bantivoglio’s lacy, girly lingerie is $10 and up, just in time for Valentine's Day. 1/29-1/30; 10-7; 648 Broadway (Bleecker St.) Rm. 301.
Downtown hipster store Johnson has shirts, skirts, jackets, and more for 10%-75% off. Through 2/28; 179 Orchard St.
Lucky fave Martin's cords, jackets, and jersey tops are under $100. Considering how well made these clothes are, that's an incredible bargain. 1/29-1/31; 9-7 weekdays, 1-7 Saturday; 206 E. 6th St.
Flight 001's travel bags are 33%-70% off ($5 to $100). Through 2/13; 11-8:30, noon-6 Sunday; 96 Greenwich Ave. (Jane and 12th Sts.).
Keith Haring wonderland Pop Shop has stationery, hats, rugs, T-shirts, and more for up to 60% off. Proceeds benefit children's and HIV/AIDS charities. Through 2/8; noon-7, noon-6 Sunday; 292 Lafayette (Prince and Houston Sts.).
Furs and shearlings are 50% off retail at Frederick Gelb. He has mink, sheared mink, shearling, and more, in all sizes (small to XXLarge). Through 2/7; 9-5 weekdays, 9-4 Saturday; 345 7th Avenue (29th and 30th Sts.), 19th fl.
Or if you're a strictly shearling girl, check out Shearling Selection. Their coats and jackets are up to 70% off retail--that's $500-$1,295 (formerly $995 to $3695). Call 212-268-3844 to make an appointment. Through 1/31; 224 W. 35th St. (7th and 8th Aves.), suite 200.
Loftworks is celebrating tax-free week with an additional 30%-50% off their regular prices (which are up to 80% off retail to begin with). Through 2/14; 100 Lafayette St. (one block south of Canal).
Bergdorf Goodman is having a Nina Ricci Trunk show, with a personal appearance by designer Lars Nilsson on Wednesday from 2-4. Otherwise, the show runs Tuesday through Thursday, 11-4 on the fourth floor. Fifth Avenue and 57th Street.
All clothing and footwear purchases under $110 are tax-free, kids! Not to mention, there are enormo sales galore. So without further ado...
I just hit the Language sample sale on my lunch hour and finally scored the Marc Jacobs lace-up boots that I've been lusting after for, oh, four months. The sale was a zoo, but they have a ton of stuff, most of it marked down 50% or more. I saw a bunch of Stella McCartney, Chloe, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Language private label, Citizens of Humanity, and more. I'd highly recommend checking it out. 1/26-2/1; 11-7, noon-6 Sunday; 238 Mulberry (Prince and Spring Sts.).
Clothingline is having its annual blowout sale, with items by Joie, Vince, Tocca, Nanette Lepore, and others marked down as much as 90%. Yikes stripes. 1/26-1/30; 10-6; 261 W. 36th (7th and 8th Aves.), 2nd fl.
By the way, I'm sorry if anyone went to the so-called "sample sale" at Loehmann's last weekend. It totally sucked. I did, however, discover that they have a ton of jelly kellys in an array of spring colors, for $40. Also, they just got a shipment of Nicole Miller sportswear and dresses, for $24.99 to $159.99 (originally $100-$715).
Leigh Bantivoglio’s lacy, girly lingerie is $10 and up, just in time for Valentine's Day. 1/29-1/30; 10-7; 648 Broadway (Bleecker St.) Rm. 301.
Downtown hipster store Johnson has shirts, skirts, jackets, and more for 10%-75% off. Through 2/28; 179 Orchard St.
Lucky fave Martin's cords, jackets, and jersey tops are under $100. Considering how well made these clothes are, that's an incredible bargain. 1/29-1/31; 9-7 weekdays, 1-7 Saturday; 206 E. 6th St.
Flight 001's travel bags are 33%-70% off ($5 to $100). Through 2/13; 11-8:30, noon-6 Sunday; 96 Greenwich Ave. (Jane and 12th Sts.).
Keith Haring wonderland Pop Shop has stationery, hats, rugs, T-shirts, and more for up to 60% off. Proceeds benefit children's and HIV/AIDS charities. Through 2/8; noon-7, noon-6 Sunday; 292 Lafayette (Prince and Houston Sts.).
Furs and shearlings are 50% off retail at Frederick Gelb. He has mink, sheared mink, shearling, and more, in all sizes (small to XXLarge). Through 2/7; 9-5 weekdays, 9-4 Saturday; 345 7th Avenue (29th and 30th Sts.), 19th fl.
Or if you're a strictly shearling girl, check out Shearling Selection. Their coats and jackets are up to 70% off retail--that's $500-$1,295 (formerly $995 to $3695). Call 212-268-3844 to make an appointment. Through 1/31; 224 W. 35th St. (7th and 8th Aves.), suite 200.
Loftworks is celebrating tax-free week with an additional 30%-50% off their regular prices (which are up to 80% off retail to begin with). Through 2/14; 100 Lafayette St. (one block south of Canal).
Bergdorf Goodman is having a Nina Ricci Trunk show, with a personal appearance by designer Lars Nilsson on Wednesday from 2-4. Otherwise, the show runs Tuesday through Thursday, 11-4 on the fourth floor. Fifth Avenue and 57th Street.
Friday, January 23, 2004
Weekend shopping
Century 21 is having a huge winter clearance sale, with prices up to 80% off of their regular prices, which are in turn 40%-70% off retail. Meaning, big-ass discounts. 22 Cortlandt (B'way and Church).
Winter coats from Theory, Paul & Joe, Marc Jacobs, and others are 50% off at Bop.
It's Last Call at Neiman Marcus. Items are up to 65% off.
While walking along 34th Street the other day, I noticed Zara and H&M seem to be having big clearance sales.
Don't forget, Loehmann's is having a mystery "sample sale" today through Sunday; Winter clearance sales are continuing at Alexander McQueen, Sigerson Morrison (50% off!), APC, La Petite Coquette, and practically every store in the city.
Have a good weekend!
Century 21 is having a huge winter clearance sale, with prices up to 80% off of their regular prices, which are in turn 40%-70% off retail. Meaning, big-ass discounts. 22 Cortlandt (B'way and Church).
Winter coats from Theory, Paul & Joe, Marc Jacobs, and others are 50% off at Bop.
It's Last Call at Neiman Marcus. Items are up to 65% off.
While walking along 34th Street the other day, I noticed Zara and H&M seem to be having big clearance sales.
Don't forget, Loehmann's is having a mystery "sample sale" today through Sunday; Winter clearance sales are continuing at Alexander McQueen, Sigerson Morrison (50% off!), APC, La Petite Coquette, and practically every store in the city.
Have a good weekend!
News from all over
WWD: Couture reviews of Valentino and Ungaro; Givenchy; Gaultier and Chado Ralph Rucci; and a whole bunch o' designers.
FWD: Suddenly, Ferragamo is hip (I'll have to tell my mom); Golden Globes gowns; and a weird beauty tip.
lookonline.com: Hermes is producing a limited-edition Metrocard holder (today's item).
Daily Candy: Cool jewelry by Brooklyn-based designer Jono Pandolfi.
WWD: Couture reviews of Valentino and Ungaro; Givenchy; Gaultier and Chado Ralph Rucci; and a whole bunch o' designers.
FWD: Suddenly, Ferragamo is hip (I'll have to tell my mom); Golden Globes gowns; and a weird beauty tip.
lookonline.com: Hermes is producing a limited-edition Metrocard holder (today's item).
Daily Candy: Cool jewelry by Brooklyn-based designer Jono Pandolfi.
Thursday, January 22, 2004
Spring has sprung, apparently
Judging by the number of e-mails I've received about "New Spring Arrivals," you'd never know that it's 20 degrees outside. So while it's maybe not so practical to buy some pastel miniskirts, sandals, and tank tops just yet, you can start planning your wardrobe for, oh, five months from now, when it finally begins to warm up. Some websites with new arrivals:
Bop
Saks
Anthropologie
Language
Neiman Marcus
Hermes
Yoox
Delias
Gap
Banana Republic
Judging by the number of e-mails I've received about "New Spring Arrivals," you'd never know that it's 20 degrees outside. So while it's maybe not so practical to buy some pastel miniskirts, sandals, and tank tops just yet, you can start planning your wardrobe for, oh, five months from now, when it finally begins to warm up. Some websites with new arrivals:
Bop
Saks
Anthropologie
Language
Neiman Marcus
Hermes
Yoox
Delias
Gap
Banana Republic
Tidbits
Get an extra 15% off a purchase of $75 or more at Language when you enter code SPRING at checkout. Also, advance warning: Language's famous warehouse sale starts next Tuesday (look for more info next week).
I think their lingerie is crap, but I know a lot of people like it, so I'm listing this: Victoria's Secret's Semi-Annual Sale ends Sunday. Select collection bras and panties are 25%-50% off; clearance bras start at $9.99 and panties at $2.99. Plus, get free shipping when you spend $100 or more.
I'm intrigued: Loehmann's is having its first-ever "designer sample sale" at the 7th Avenue location only, Friday through Sunday. Designers include Oscar De La Renta, Moschino, Marni, Gaultier, Marc Jacobs, Costume National, Alexander McQueen, Viktor & Rolf, Dolce & Gabbana, Pierrot, Hussein Chalayan, Jil Sander, and more. I'll definitely be checking this out. 7th Avenue between 16th and 17th.
Find Outlet is having a crazy sale: Most items are an additional 30%-50% off (in addition to the usual 50% or so off retail), and some items have red dots; buy two items with red dots, and get an additional 25% off of one of them. Whew! 361 W. 17th (8th and 9th) and 229 Mott (Prince and Spring).
Buy two Somme Institute products at Beauty.com and get a free box of Transport Pads (a $48 value). I have no idea what those are, exactly, but, hey, they're free!
Take 20% off your order at Art.com when you enter code ILOVEART, now through 1/28.
The Company Store is having a sheet sale, of up to 40% off. They've got everything from cozy flannels to luxurious 340-count sateen.
Save 5% (hey, every little bit helps) at Citymoda.com when you enter code MODASP at checkout, now through 2/15. They have new bags by Gucci, Balenciaga, Tod's, and more.
Get an extra 15% off a purchase of $75 or more at Language when you enter code SPRING at checkout. Also, advance warning: Language's famous warehouse sale starts next Tuesday (look for more info next week).
I think their lingerie is crap, but I know a lot of people like it, so I'm listing this: Victoria's Secret's Semi-Annual Sale ends Sunday. Select collection bras and panties are 25%-50% off; clearance bras start at $9.99 and panties at $2.99. Plus, get free shipping when you spend $100 or more.
I'm intrigued: Loehmann's is having its first-ever "designer sample sale" at the 7th Avenue location only, Friday through Sunday. Designers include Oscar De La Renta, Moschino, Marni, Gaultier, Marc Jacobs, Costume National, Alexander McQueen, Viktor & Rolf, Dolce & Gabbana, Pierrot, Hussein Chalayan, Jil Sander, and more. I'll definitely be checking this out. 7th Avenue between 16th and 17th.
Find Outlet is having a crazy sale: Most items are an additional 30%-50% off (in addition to the usual 50% or so off retail), and some items have red dots; buy two items with red dots, and get an additional 25% off of one of them. Whew! 361 W. 17th (8th and 9th) and 229 Mott (Prince and Spring).
Buy two Somme Institute products at Beauty.com and get a free box of Transport Pads (a $48 value). I have no idea what those are, exactly, but, hey, they're free!
Take 20% off your order at Art.com when you enter code ILOVEART, now through 1/28.
The Company Store is having a sheet sale, of up to 40% off. They've got everything from cozy flannels to luxurious 340-count sateen.
Save 5% (hey, every little bit helps) at Citymoda.com when you enter code MODASP at checkout, now through 2/15. They have new bags by Gucci, Balenciaga, Tod's, and more.
America's next top model?
Ladies, if you're a size 4, are at least 5' 6'', and live in the NYC area, you could model for super-hip downtown label Built by Wendy's February fashion show. If you're interested, e-mail your picture to info@builtbywendy.com.
Speaking of which, has everyone been watching America's Next Top Model? I loved the first installment, so you bet your bippy I'm watching this season. I'm rooting for Shandi. I just want to take her awkward, geeky, lanky limbs in my arms and give her a big hug.
Ladies, if you're a size 4, are at least 5' 6'', and live in the NYC area, you could model for super-hip downtown label Built by Wendy's February fashion show. If you're interested, e-mail your picture to info@builtbywendy.com.
Speaking of which, has everyone been watching America's Next Top Model? I loved the first installment, so you bet your bippy I'm watching this season. I'm rooting for Shandi. I just want to take her awkward, geeky, lanky limbs in my arms and give her a big hug.
Wednesday, January 21, 2004
On the web
Hint's new Shop Tart column has Y3, Missoni, VPL, and more.
Style.com has couture reviews, tennis-inspired fashions, and iconic costume designers.
Daily Candy, seemingly on a footwear kick of late, has colorful shoes from Ashley Dearborn.
Hint's new Shop Tart column has Y3, Missoni, VPL, and more.
Style.com has couture reviews, tennis-inspired fashions, and iconic costume designers.
Daily Candy, seemingly on a footwear kick of late, has colorful shoes from Ashley Dearborn.
In the papers (again)
NYDN: An analysis of Martha Stewart's trial wardrobe. The writer quotes one "jury consultant and former federal prosecutor" Walter Becker, who says that perhaps Martha shouldn't be carrying Hermes bags because, "If she puts up a barrier, like ... wearing a bag that no one else can afford, it may hurt that bonding process. She should try to put across the image that she's not greedy and she lives like a normal person." Um, hello, she's trying to prove that she didn't sell her stock under an insider-trading tip, not that she's a "normal person." Of course she's not normal--she's the head of a multimedia empire and she's worth millions and millions (if not billions). Where does this guy want her to shop? Kmart?
NYT: Another couture review from Cathy Horyn.
Voice: Lynn Yaeger finds that $30 on Bleecker Street doesn't go very far.
WWD: Couture reviews for Chanel and Versace and Lacroix. Plus: I can't tell you how psyched I am about the new Soho Bloomingdale's, set to open April 24. Now, if Bergdorf's will open a downtown location, I'll really have no reason to go above 23rd street.
NYDN: An analysis of Martha Stewart's trial wardrobe. The writer quotes one "jury consultant and former federal prosecutor" Walter Becker, who says that perhaps Martha shouldn't be carrying Hermes bags because, "If she puts up a barrier, like ... wearing a bag that no one else can afford, it may hurt that bonding process. She should try to put across the image that she's not greedy and she lives like a normal person." Um, hello, she's trying to prove that she didn't sell her stock under an insider-trading tip, not that she's a "normal person." Of course she's not normal--she's the head of a multimedia empire and she's worth millions and millions (if not billions). Where does this guy want her to shop? Kmart?
NYT: Another couture review from Cathy Horyn.
Voice: Lynn Yaeger finds that $30 on Bleecker Street doesn't go very far.
WWD: Couture reviews for Chanel and Versace and Lacroix. Plus: I can't tell you how psyched I am about the new Soho Bloomingdale's, set to open April 24. Now, if Bergdorf's will open a downtown location, I'll really have no reason to go above 23rd street.
They ain't too smart
In this week's E! Fashion Police, Charlize Theron sprouts wings; Brad & Jen play it somber (but chic); Alicia Silverstone puts "Buttgirl" behind her; Amber Tamblyn wears a dress that's way too old for her (um, tea length? Come on!); Paris Hilton looks like a Kleenex box that exploded; Mandy Moore pulls off horizontal stripes (that bitch); Pink goes Swamp Thing; and Jennifer Beals, god bless her, still looks fantastic. Bonus if you can name the song I'm quoting in the headline.
In this week's E! Fashion Police, Charlize Theron sprouts wings; Brad & Jen play it somber (but chic); Alicia Silverstone puts "Buttgirl" behind her; Amber Tamblyn wears a dress that's way too old for her (um, tea length? Come on!); Paris Hilton looks like a Kleenex box that exploded; Mandy Moore pulls off horizontal stripes (that bitch); Pink goes Swamp Thing; and Jennifer Beals, god bless her, still looks fantastic. Bonus if you can name the song I'm quoting in the headline.
Tuesday, January 20, 2004
My name is Cheryl, and I'm a fashion vicitm
Several years ago my mom bought me a very practical pair of Prada rubber boots. They've lasted me through rain, sleet, and snow in high style. However, the recent weather (i.e. four snowfalls so far this season) has taken its toll on my poor boots, which recently sprouted matching holes on the insoles. These little holes began to allow not only snow and rain but also cold air to reach my toes, which started to go numb. So I tried to patch up the holes with duct tape and superglue--to no avail. I invested in several pairs of wool socks--again, to no avail. I was beginning to lose hope, but I still kept wearing my beloved boots; after all, they were more practical in the snow than stillettos.
Saturday I hit a wall. I was running errands in the Village when a certain sense of doom began spreading through my body from my toes upward. Granted, this could have been frostbite. Anyway, as I was standing in line at Kiehl's, I noticed 80% of the women in the store were wearing Ugg boots. I shuddered. I made fun of our former intern Alexa for her two-month-long quest for a pair of Uggs (she finally found one, via telephone, at a store in Indiana); I made fun of all the Hollywood starlets for pairing their Uggs with miniskirts and short-shorts; I made fun of all the suckers shelling out $500 for a pair on eBay and those on the waitlist at Nordstrom, whose next shipment of Uggs will arrive...in July. As I left the store and made my way west, nearly every other woman was wearing a pair. And you know what? They looked warm as hell.
So, in the name of fashion journalism, I decided to investigate. I made a detour to 8th Street, aka "the street with 10,000 shoe stores." While all the stores were sold out of Uggs, almost all had some form of knockoff. These, of course, ranged in price from $198 to $70 (for some reason, they appeared to get cheaper the farther west I walked), and in style--from the plain beige ones, to a furry trim, to a woven stripe, to pink and dark brown and baby blue. At one store, I picked up a boot to see its price (of course it was unmarked) and got tag-teamed by two salespeople who then blocked the entrance to the store as they delivered their pitch "$198 but I give you better price!" "What your size, miss?" To which I pushed them out of the way and shouted, "I DON'T LIKE TO BE PRESSURED!" Then they laughed at me. Bastards. If I could remember the name of that obnoxious store, I would tell you not to go there, but I'm pretty sure that, like most of the shops on that block, it didn't have a name.
Finally, at Davidz (tacky, I know) on 6th Avenue (between 8th and Waverly), I found a pair of Emu boots at a price I could stomach ($70). What the hell, I thought. My toes are fucking freezing. I slipped my feet into them and my eyes welled up. At long last warmth. Then I stood up. Walking in them was like walking on pillows. Never have I worn a more comfortable pair of shoes. Then I yanked up the legs of my pants to take a look in the mirror. "Oh my god, they're so ugly!" I said. "But so trendy!" said my earnest, non-aggressive salesman. "But so warm!" would've been a better selling point, but it was a valiant effort on his part. I bought them.
MW spent a good 10 minutes making fun of them on Saturday night. But, ha! It snowed Sunday, so I busted them out for brunch. I saw people checking 'em out. My friend Sarah, in town for the long weekend, gushed over them and said she wanted a pair, even though she lives in San Diego, where the temperature rarely dips below 60 degrees. Best of all, my feet stayed toasty--and dry--the entire time. It is now Tuesday and I have yet to wear another pair of shoes. I wore my boots to the gym yesterday and brought my sneakers to change into in the locker room. I am even looking forward to the cold front this coming weekend, knowing that nothing can penetrate my mighty sheepskin boots.
I realize that my boots are ugly as sin and--even worse--ridiculously trendy. I am okay with that. It's a small price to pay for warm, dry feet.
Several years ago my mom bought me a very practical pair of Prada rubber boots. They've lasted me through rain, sleet, and snow in high style. However, the recent weather (i.e. four snowfalls so far this season) has taken its toll on my poor boots, which recently sprouted matching holes on the insoles. These little holes began to allow not only snow and rain but also cold air to reach my toes, which started to go numb. So I tried to patch up the holes with duct tape and superglue--to no avail. I invested in several pairs of wool socks--again, to no avail. I was beginning to lose hope, but I still kept wearing my beloved boots; after all, they were more practical in the snow than stillettos.
Saturday I hit a wall. I was running errands in the Village when a certain sense of doom began spreading through my body from my toes upward. Granted, this could have been frostbite. Anyway, as I was standing in line at Kiehl's, I noticed 80% of the women in the store were wearing Ugg boots. I shuddered. I made fun of our former intern Alexa for her two-month-long quest for a pair of Uggs (she finally found one, via telephone, at a store in Indiana); I made fun of all the Hollywood starlets for pairing their Uggs with miniskirts and short-shorts; I made fun of all the suckers shelling out $500 for a pair on eBay and those on the waitlist at Nordstrom, whose next shipment of Uggs will arrive...in July. As I left the store and made my way west, nearly every other woman was wearing a pair. And you know what? They looked warm as hell.
So, in the name of fashion journalism, I decided to investigate. I made a detour to 8th Street, aka "the street with 10,000 shoe stores." While all the stores were sold out of Uggs, almost all had some form of knockoff. These, of course, ranged in price from $198 to $70 (for some reason, they appeared to get cheaper the farther west I walked), and in style--from the plain beige ones, to a furry trim, to a woven stripe, to pink and dark brown and baby blue. At one store, I picked up a boot to see its price (of course it was unmarked) and got tag-teamed by two salespeople who then blocked the entrance to the store as they delivered their pitch "$198 but I give you better price!" "What your size, miss?" To which I pushed them out of the way and shouted, "I DON'T LIKE TO BE PRESSURED!" Then they laughed at me. Bastards. If I could remember the name of that obnoxious store, I would tell you not to go there, but I'm pretty sure that, like most of the shops on that block, it didn't have a name.
Finally, at Davidz (tacky, I know) on 6th Avenue (between 8th and Waverly), I found a pair of Emu boots at a price I could stomach ($70). What the hell, I thought. My toes are fucking freezing. I slipped my feet into them and my eyes welled up. At long last warmth. Then I stood up. Walking in them was like walking on pillows. Never have I worn a more comfortable pair of shoes. Then I yanked up the legs of my pants to take a look in the mirror. "Oh my god, they're so ugly!" I said. "But so trendy!" said my earnest, non-aggressive salesman. "But so warm!" would've been a better selling point, but it was a valiant effort on his part. I bought them.
MW spent a good 10 minutes making fun of them on Saturday night. But, ha! It snowed Sunday, so I busted them out for brunch. I saw people checking 'em out. My friend Sarah, in town for the long weekend, gushed over them and said she wanted a pair, even though she lives in San Diego, where the temperature rarely dips below 60 degrees. Best of all, my feet stayed toasty--and dry--the entire time. It is now Tuesday and I have yet to wear another pair of shoes. I wore my boots to the gym yesterday and brought my sneakers to change into in the locker room. I am even looking forward to the cold front this coming weekend, knowing that nothing can penetrate my mighty sheepskin boots.
I realize that my boots are ugly as sin and--even worse--ridiculously trendy. I am okay with that. It's a small price to pay for warm, dry feet.
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