What I'm rocking this wintery Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Despite the snow my Gstaad inspired apres ski ensemble with winter white cords gave me the strength to weather the conditions.
Vest from Barami
Necklace with broach Banana Republic
Wonderful Winter Wear
What I'm rocking this wintery Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Despite the snow my Gstaad inspired apres ski ensemble with winter white cords gave me the strength to weather the conditions.
Vest from Barami
Necklace with broach Banana Republic
Crushing on Copper
I'm totally crushing on copper as a new addition to the already fabulous metallics. Here's what I've been wearing for a few months and some sights of the trend. If you want to bring it into the beauty realm Lancome makes a beautiful copper liquid liner called ICEDCAROB-now discontinued but available on eBay. Who says red heads don't have more fun?
Rita Zimerman whose work I saw at Art Basel Miami this winter is a collage genius.
Alexandra Owen
Rachel Antonoff
Doo.Ri
Dkny
Chado Ralph Rucci
Ports 1961
Loris Diran
Song is 'La grande cascade' by Rene Aubry
What shoes go with SNOW and FASHION WEEK?
OK so there are fashionistas and shoeistas and I'm 100% fashionista. Way more into the clothes and see shoes as a hassle because most are only semi comfy for me. I'm always having shoe 'issues' because of small calves, intolerance for heels, and looking dorky in flats. But this fashion week is no exception for a shoe challenge. It started with us getting dumped on by a big snowstorm on the 2nd official day Feb 10th and my Trotters from NORDSTROMS (only a year old) totally leaking on me. Wet feet is not a good look on me-pout. So what's a girl to do to look fashionable and fabulous at all these fashion events with inclement weather and boots looking silly with dresses on me. It's the shoe swap out. At the Fashion 2.0 Social Media Awards at the W Tuscany hosted by Ideeli and Style Coalition I saw twitter winner Alicia who is @dkny pr girl do it best. Here's a photo of her two fabulous shoe looks. Boots are real apres ski from paragon and leopard pumps from Christian Louboutin. I can't pull it off so I'll live vicariously through her. 100%deliciousness.
AMOY SPEAKS ABOUT HER PERSONAL STYLE
Backstage at the Eryn Brinie presentation we asked Amoy to talk a little bit about her personal fashion style. As a famous hair stylist who is at the cutting edge and is now filming the tv show STYLIN she gives us the scoop. And we have a nice moment regarding my braid in my hair.
Donna Karan's wise words at Parson's
Did you miss Donna Karan's talk at Parson's last week? I know we did (sadly). Luckily on twitter @dkny was tweeting such brilliant sound bites that tided me over until the full video was posted to youtube.
You can watch it here:
YOUTUBE
You can watch it here:
YOUTUBE
Alexandra Owen Video Fall 2010-11
Thanks to a brilliant tip from Syl Tang of Hip Guide via my talented fashion stylist friend Rene Garza I got a chance to be one of the first in New York city to view Alexandra Owen's new collection. She has been selling and showing her line in New Zealand for 12 years and this is her inaugural showing in the big apple. All the fashion heavy weights such as Linda Fargo of Bergdorfs, a stylist from Harper's Bazaar, and a few from Elle Magazine saw the line on the same day as us. So good things are sure to come for this architectural line. Enjoy this video in which the designer Alexandra Owen shows us some key pieces in the line.
So much to love from Alexandra Owen
I'm so excited to share with you my top picks from Alexandra Owen's line. It's rare that a new talent emerges on the New York scene that blows me out of the water (and even before the official Amex Mercedes Benz Fashion starts). The fabulous Syl Tang of Hip Guide who has seen it all fashion wise (the good, the so so, and the BAAAD) invited us to the private showing in Hotel 41.
I'm not one to fall in love with a black dress but...If you were going to buy one this would be it. So versatile, sophisticated, and perfect for a wide range of ages.
What's stopping you from being drop dead gorgeous in this rusty bronze sequin necklace/shawl? Now that glittery things are being shown am and pm it's a must.
Showing you both the front and the back of this reversible dress so that means once you want a new dress flip it and voila a new look. Washable silk that goes in the washing machine? Perfect for these times. Brilliant and perfect for day to night. I would live in it and love every silky sec.
I'm loving her draping details. Also very flattering to the bust.
An a-line architectural coat 'the elizabeth' with asymmetrical seam details juxtaposed with the soft curls of the neck is unique mix. (shown with another jacket underneath)
So if you want to be able to buy this line in the US, send a tweet to @bergdorfs. Tell them we sent you!
I'm not one to fall in love with a black dress but...If you were going to buy one this would be it. So versatile, sophisticated, and perfect for a wide range of ages.
What's stopping you from being drop dead gorgeous in this rusty bronze sequin necklace/shawl? Now that glittery things are being shown am and pm it's a must.
Showing you both the front and the back of this reversible dress so that means once you want a new dress flip it and voila a new look. Washable silk that goes in the washing machine? Perfect for these times. Brilliant and perfect for day to night. I would live in it and love every silky sec.
I'm loving her draping details. Also very flattering to the bust.
An a-line architectural coat 'the elizabeth' with asymmetrical seam details juxtaposed with the soft curls of the neck is unique mix. (shown with another jacket underneath)So if you want to be able to buy this line in the US, send a tweet to @bergdorfs. Tell them we sent you!
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Feb 11-17 2010
The tents on Tuesday February 9th. The quiet before the storm... Adrienne Landau (fabulous fur and accessories) has already rescheduled their presentation from tomorrow the 10th to the 18th.
We'll see how big this storm and FW turns out. Stay tuned..
The Other Side of Fashion Week
So in preparation for mac daddy AMEX Mercedes Benz Fashion Week I have been invited to some 'other' shows. Thought you might want to know about some of the 'others'. You never know what you might discover-wonderful or weird.
The Couture Fashion week which is more comical than anything. Abe Gurko sets the record straigh right here: I MEAN WHAT
The Tribal Couture Fashion which is one night at 10pm at the Cellar Bar.
"Kick off NYC Fashion Week in style with the Tribal Couture Runway Show!
Join us for a classy night of boozing, model gazing, and gorgeous, decadent jewelry.
You MUST be on the guest list and 21 to attend. To get on the Guest List, become a Fan of Tribal Couture on Facebook
Come wearing your fave TC pieces and hottest designer duds! Press will be on site taking pics so no frumpy dumpies please!"
'No frumpy dumpies'-who says that on an invite and what the blip is tribal couture?? I'm thinking about going just to get a good chuckle.
For the hipster in all of us Williamsburg Fashion Weekend at Glasslands at 8pm
Williamsburg Fashion Weekend
The Couture Fashion week which is more comical than anything. Abe Gurko sets the record straigh right here: I MEAN WHAT
The Tribal Couture Fashion which is one night at 10pm at the Cellar Bar.
"Kick off NYC Fashion Week in style with the Tribal Couture Runway Show!
Join us for a classy night of boozing, model gazing, and gorgeous, decadent jewelry.
You MUST be on the guest list and 21 to attend. To get on the Guest List, become a Fan of Tribal Couture on Facebook
Come wearing your fave TC pieces and hottest designer duds! Press will be on site taking pics so no frumpy dumpies please!"
'No frumpy dumpies'-who says that on an invite and what the blip is tribal couture?? I'm thinking about going just to get a good chuckle.
For the hipster in all of us Williamsburg Fashion Weekend at Glasslands at 8pm
Williamsburg Fashion Weekend
This week on Fashion BS - Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 101 with IMG's Fern Mallis!
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Star Gemma Redux
Here's what I'm currently jonesing for:
Gemma Redux the Jac Necklace on sale at shopbop.com
Why?
Rachel Dooley is a super cool jewelry designer who I'm proud to know (thanks LWL)
It's a great investment as she was just chosen to be part of the CFDA Fashion Incubator starting in March-SNAP!
She also invented/started that messy jumble chain necklace thing that everyone else picked up and 'interpreted' months later.
It's a great mix of materials in a rock star way (I'm a big fan of rose gold, pyrite and gray is on trend)
Shorter necklaces are more versatile than long lariats-great under a button down or with a dress
I love anything Gossip Girl-esque and Rachel supplied oodles of fabulous baubles worn on the show by Serena.
Get one while supplies last..
SHOP BOP LINK
Want to know more about Rachel and see her other creations?
Here's more INFO
Erin Fetherston's Creations
As a lover of fashion designers who are a bit indie, or under the radar I was ecstatic to learn that our own Erin Fetherston's Birds of a "Fether" is nominated with other big wigs such as Chanel in Best Online Video by a Fashion designer. (Ideeli and the Style Coalition have partnered to bring you The Fashion 2.0 Social Media awards.) Not that I don't consider Erin a big fish, there are just still many who haven't heard of her-despite a major partnership with TARGET as the 9th GO designer three years ago. Hello all you people living under a rock, that's like a big deal. Erin Fetherston is no stranger to producing ethereal and beautiful videos, in fact her first small film starring Kirsten Dunst shot by Ellen Von Unwerth in Paris really put her on the fashion map in a big way.
Here's the link to watch the beautiful Birds of a "Fether" VIDEO
If you want to vote for Fashion 2.0 Social Media awards you can HERE
Voting ends February 8th 2010 so hurry!
Fashion BS is "Le New Black!"
This week's episode features Vidya Narine of Parisian company Le New Black, the first online fashion trade show. Vidya gives insight into how Le New Black works, Paris Fashion Week, and working with US buyers and designers. We also chat with co-host James during his trip to LA.
The upside of hanging upside down.
My new favorite obsession is hanging upside down at the OM FACTORY's Anti-Gravity Yoga class. It just feels so delicious and nutritious. The activity brings space between my vertibrae relieving low back pain and adds inches (no need for heels). I'm obviously on to something as Pink who has a gymnast past showed us how far you can take this talent at the Grammy's last night. I tuned in just in time to see her aerial performance and was astonished by her ability to sing simultaneously. I'm still mastering how to breathe while hanging from the 9 foot fabric.
If you live in nyc and would like to try it out join us for a mere $17 at:
OM FACTORY www.omfactorynyc.com
265 West 37th Street @ 8th Avenue
17th Floor NYC
212 616-8662
My favorite teacher is Shelly Bomb who has a very colorful dance background. For more info on her
http://www.redroom.com/blog/namonson/capitale-nyinterview-shelly-bomb
Fashion BS Radio Partnership
A whole radio show around fashion? Color me very excited to announce that I am partnered with Fashion BS Radio. So you will be getting updates about them here on OFG. I think you will enjoy their radio show as much as I do. Some of their fabulous guests have included Jason Wu, Philip Bloch, Nigel Barker, Bethany Frankel and many many others. Check it out!
Fashion BS Radio
Coat Conundrum
Well it's January and I'm not crazy about arctic weather so I've been dreaming of Tortola.. but I digress.
So this year I decided it was time to finally replace the black walking sleeping bag of a down coat from Eddie Bauer that my mother bought me in (I'm almost embarrassed to say) 1989. As a Californian my Mother was very concerned about me keeping warm when she I left for boarding school on the east coast-she used to joke that the definition of a sweater was something you put on when you Mother is cold.
Well this coat has been the mother of all coats-nothings going to get through and I nicknamed it a homeless person's wet dream. Besides being functional it is about a - 3 on the fashion scales and made me look liked a giant charred marshmallow who needs to lose 50 pounds. (ps I'm like a size 4). So I decided that I at least have to replace it with a puffer that's in my color palette-like brown. So search high and low I did. What I found was a full length puffer from bluefly.com and it's pretty sleek for that sort of thing. The stitching is slimming, the hood is lined in fur but alas it is not as warm as the black marshmallows which I'm dying to actually give away to the homeless. So I'm left wondering what to do since I thought this new coat would be the new holy grail of coats for New York city life. My 70's fur is fabulous (thanks again Mom) but it has no hood and isn't long enough for deep deep freeze. So please weigh in..do I keep the black marshmallow for those super cold days or give it to someone who really needs it?
By the way check out Bill Cunningham's piece on puffer coats: He's always on point.
Medicine Cabinet Makeover
As part of the greening process of my life..I have recently changed my diet for health reasons I decided to take a hard look at all of the products in my life. Everything is under scrutiny and review. Toothpaste, shampoo, moisturizer, facial cleanser, mascara, and the whole lot.
Without getting too technical here I used www.CosmeticDatabase.com to figure out what products were really worth their snuff and which ones were hype. See there are many companies jumping onto the 'natural' bandwagon in skin and beauty but few are delivering true organic, and non chemical products without harsh preservatives. Even within products lines there are some products which are better than others. For example there are some burt's bee's that are great and some that do not score so well from cosmetic database (0 being good). Pretty much everything in the drug store has a bad list of ingredients-forget Aveno! But Vaseline 100% petroleum passed with a flying zero. Here's a list of the new ones' which I brought into my life:
Juice Beauty Green Apple moisturizer sp 15
Korres Natural Mascara
Lush imperalis moisturizer
Lush fresh mask Ayesha
Pangea Organics Blood orange cleanser
Kiss My Face Exfoliating Cleanser
Tom's of Maine Toothpaste with no fluoride or SLS
Onurth French Lavender Relaxing oil
Aubrey Organics Rosa Mosqueta Nourishing shampoo
Burt's Bee's grapefruit conditioner
Good places to find healthy products-Whole foods, health food stores, and a few from Ricky's.
One's I plan to check out as they are online:
Belle's Botanicals http://www.belles-botanicals.com/
Herbalize http://www.herbaliz.com/
Non-Toxic http://www.nontoxicskincare.com.au/
I'm super excited to order BEE LESS VATA from Solavedi http://www.solavedi.com/
A sad ending for Casey Johnson
I am saddened to hear about the passing of Casey Johnson. I met Casey Johnson 10 years ago and sadly it was very clear to me that she had a drug and alcohol addiction. These are serious family diseases that can be arrested but not cured. There are very few families I know untouched by addiction. What some may not know is that Casey Johnson was on the short list as Paris Hilton's sidekick on the reality show The Simple Life. For reasons we may never know she didn't accept the challenge. I wonder if things would have been different for her. How easy it is in cities like New York and LA to make society and parties your whole life. Makes me wonder if you didn't have to work would you? And how would you stay sane?
Was it easier to be the poor little rich girl stereotype? Was she overwhelmed by the the daunting task of making something of herself while always being smaller than Johnson&Johnson? The movie Metropolitan explores these topics of children of the wealthy often feel they can never be as successful as their parents. Sadly in new york it feels as if we have more Casey Johnsons than Ivanka Trumps.
The web has been flooded with articles about her:
The Frisky
The Improper
Gawker
CNN
Movies of Grandeur
Sometimes I watch movies just for the costumes...ok well a lot of times I watch them only for that reason. But right now The Young Victoria is playing at the cinemas and it is not only visually stunning but a great story. I recommend it highly and suggest you visit the Clearview Chelsea Cinema if you are in New York City because they have a few costumes by Sandy Powell on display in their foyer. A wonderful escape into royalty and grandeur during this cold winter.
A good DVD option is the classic The Lady Eve
Happy viewing!
Bra-leluiah
I never thought I would tout Victoria's Secret...especially since they haven't paid me a dime but I'm going to. (BTW-all of my posts are strictly editorial)
As a small chested woman I have always been personally challenged when it came to finding a brassiere that fit me well and that I could stand more for than 20 minutes. The wireless ones always left me flat chested looking. I've tried so many and most of the time go commando because frankly it's more comfortable and I can't stand the thought of wearing a bra that is frankly slightly bigger than my actual cup size and that's my usual conundrum. For a while I thought I might be a AA but this has always been denied by 'bra experts'. So I finally broke down and tried the Very Sexy Push Up Wireless Bra with success. It is not only comfy it's giving me the best cleavage of my life. It just goes to show you that I should always follow the advise I impart on my clients-'TRY TRY TRY AGAIN until you find one that fits'.
I'm sure you know where to find them but they are having a sale right now. I think I may just order a couple more..
www.victoriassecret.com
A new era for women-glamourous till we die
Anyone else jumping for joy for the fact that 'older' are finally being portrayed in the movie as hot? I am! It seems that over 40 set is the new 30. You go Meryl, Julianne Moore in Single Man, Nicole Kidman, Sophia Loren, and Judi Dench in Nine. I laughed so hard during 'It's Complicated' but was even more delighted by the fact that Meryl just glowed her way through the whole movie. My Mom is a gorgeous woman over 60 and it's about time Hollywood stopped putting these women out to pasture.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Onurth for a new earth
Skincare handcrafted and made with the purest ingrediants. Synthetic free, organic, unrefined, and made in small batches. Music to my ears. I've recently gone through a medicine cabinet makeover shake up and this is one of the lines that is here to stay. I discovered them 2 years ago at the holiday market at Bryant park and initially bought at few items as Christmas gifts. But something amazing happened-the women who I gave these products too flipped over them and asked for them again. Now it's a holiday tradition and I have personally fallen for them too. The serums are amazing, the relaxing oil is by my bedside and I use just before bed as it's a delicious blend that includes my favorite scent lavender. My cousin swears by the rose hydrolat... I could go on and on. But please check out their story and philosophy on their website and support our local artisans making wonderful products.
www.onurth.com
The next 2nd 'other' livingroom
I simply cannot wait! A chic upscale cocktail lounge opening up a stone's throw from my atelier in the former post office by the people who brought us the Campbell Apartment?
Color me happy. Will it be inexpensive? No, but who cares. I really know how to pick real estate. First the Ace opens and now The Empire Room in the ground floor of the Empire State building. So glad my little nabe is getting swankified. I will have a great time 'taking meetings' in my new 2nd other livingroom-the Ace is still my number 1 but hey that can change.
Now if only I my date...I mean client could wear a tux...
Opens this month
350 5th Avenue
212.980.9476
Liddabit of sweets-lots of love
Nothing I love more than chocolate as my good friends know. So when I stumbled upon the lovely Liddabit stand at the Gifted market I was excited to taste some of their concoctions. I loved the chocolate sea salt caramels and hope to try more treats. So happy to support those following their passions.They are local-artisanal-seasonal and can be found at www.liddabitsweets.com or at the Brooklyn Flea every Saturday.
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