November 22, 2010
I recently took in some amazing collections this past week, and figured I would just let the images of my favorite pieces do the talking. Amazing pieces by Jaeger make it hard to wait until spring 2011 to purchase these garments and accessories!
Jaeger Spring 2011
Erickson Beamon for Richard Nicoll
November 21, 2010
[The Lanvin Hearts H&M windows outside of the 59th and Lexington location]
Lanvin for H&M was the expected sell out that everyone anticipated; in NYC the line of people waiting outside of the locations carrying the collection were most certainly mobbed. Speaking with one of the managers at NYC’s 59th and Lexington location, she confirmed that by 9am (one hour after opening) everything was gone, and they had even let people, and the collection, roll out on the racks incrementally! The first items to go, and the most popular, were the one shoulder dresses – understandably so! The men’s section was also a lot more busy than they had predicted – a clear indication of the vast marketing and breadth that these limited-edition designer collections have achieved. Not all hope is lost if you didn’t make it out yesterday or your local H&M didn’t carry the line: check eBay, but be prepared for a cost influx; prices already close to double the retail tag, and it’s only 24 hours later!
[Playing around with some of the left over items from the Lanvin Collection!]
–Julia DiNardo
November 21, 2010
Ever discover a product that you never knew you needed, but once you have it, you can’t live without it? What about, for those beer aficionados out there, the combination of a bottle opener and watch?
Created in 2007, the Happy Hour watch does just that with a patented buckle that lets you enjoy some style and beer at the same time. Here’s me testing it out – I really liked the clean face and arms of the watch, and since mens watches for women is a trend these days, sporting an oversized watch on my wrist didn’t look too out of place.
On game day, I grabbed a classic American beer, along with a slice of pizza and settled in for the Steelers game. As you can see from the photo, I had the bottle at too severe of an angle, and splash! Got dripped on a bit, but then again, I was trying to get some good ‘action’ slow-mo photos -the proper technique is to make sure the bottle is upright and to remove the cap quickly. But, practice makes perfect – next time at a party when someone tries to pull the ‘lighter’ trick to open a bottle, I’ll insist they put that archaic, rudimentary bottle opening device back into their pocket from whence it came, and watch my skills as in one practiced, sleek motion, I unveil a delectable bottle of brew. My style, the Dark ‘N’ Stormy, can be purchased through Happy Hour’s website for $69.95 – a great holiday gift for a guy, or anybody willing to give up using pocket-sized objects that really shouldn’t be opening beer bottles.
-Julia DiNardo
November 20, 2010
Via thefind.com:
When it comes to planning your perfect party outfit for the holiday season, making a statement is key. You may think you have the head-turning impact down pretty well with that trendy cocktail dress or sleek pencil skirt and sequined top, but let’s face it — no special occasion ensemble is complete without a pair of seriously chic shoes. In fact, I’m all for planning your outfit around some stellar heels as long as they don’t fail to bring the “wow” factor — and this season is no time to be shy when it comes to statement-making shoes!
Go for something slinky and snaky like these shimmery-detailed strappy Jimmy Choo “Feline” sandals (black and blue never looked so sultry!), or walk on the really wild side with a pair of leopard print bandage sandals by Emilio Pucci, which can make even the most understated LBD look ridiculously fierce! To add some much-needed glitz to an otherwise matte outfit, a pair of glittery platform sandals like these by Diane von Furstenberg are fun and festive without overpowering your cocktail dress of choice. However, if you prefer to stick to your tried-and-true platform pump, put a spin on the classic look with an unexpected pop of color like bright fuchsia, courtesy of YSL!
– Alex Gambardella
Don’t forget to enter our NET-A-PORTER $5,000 Shopping Spree Giveaway by December 10th for a chance to shop these sexy statement-making shoes and more party-ready looks!
