Archive for February, 2005

With New York’s Fashion Week behind us, the talk has moved on to Europe’s catwalks. And the talk in London is all about Julien Macdonald’s show. The former designer for Givenchy, Karl Lagerfeld and Alexander McQueen featured crystals, jewels and no shortage of fur. There were V- and scoop-necked vests, high-waisted knickers, a memorable houndstooth print cape and Macdonald’s trademark glitzy knits. The silhouettes are gorgeous, with the volume seen in the New York shows, and even appear to be wearable. I love the jackets and cardigans, and the punches of color between lots of white are exciting. Macdonald’s scaled-down retail line is Star by Julien Macdonald, but you’ll have to go to Debenhams in London to buy it (or have it shipped to a friend in the UK).

Turquoise crinkle kaftan
Long angel sleeves. V neckline. Embellished design to front. Underbust seam. Tie detail to back of waist. Camisole lined. 100% silk.

Whether you want to call in a Kaftan, Caftan or a Tunic (don’t call it a MuMu) it’s starting to heat up as a must-have item. We like this one from Yoox.

ANTIK BATIK Blouse

dELiAs*cOm Swim Sale: Buy any 2 pieces, save $10!

dELiAs*cOm Sneaker Sale: Buy any two pairs, save $10! Run wild!

New Spring Line @ Boden. 10% Off.

Diamond Deals up to 65% off

Lands’ End Women’s Summer Mocs now $9.99!

HOT! Avon’s My Lip Miracle, offers Color, Shine & Moisture, now only $3.99, reg. $8.00 (ends 3/08/05)

Save $12 when you spend $120 at Overstock.com, It’s All About The O!

New Winter Clearance Markdowns at eLUXURY: Save up to 70%

It’s new! $5 Shipping at Nordstrom.com

Trendanistas at Daily Candy want you to walk like a camel. Thoughts?

Felt Tabi-Toe Slippers
Cecilie Telle
London $89

Today the trendanistas at DailyCandy wants us to wear fur leg warmers.

Wouldn’t it be easier to just stop shaving my legs for a week?

faux-fur leg warmers. $60 at catbirdnyc.com.

Estel Day will be in from Los Angeles with plenty of samples from the omondieu! collection alongside Estel’s own collection Mark and Estel and Suzanne Juul’s beautiful, sophisticated knit line.

Experience the collections and samples at wholesale prices just so that we can make room for lots of new things to come.

RSVP with Estel either on her cell under 310-968-1865 or email. Or simply tell the Front Desk you’re a guest of Mark & Estel and they’ll show you the way.

It can’t really get much better than that for a Sunday afternoon, can it? Shopping at a sample sale and room service all in one.

The Mercer Hotel on 147 Mercer Street [Corner of Prince and Mercer] and ask for Estel Day at the Front Desk.

Sunday, February 27th, 2005 from 4 pm to 8 pm

Mark and Estel Shrug Sweater.

Hollywood Is Getting Dressed for Oscar Night

After overdosing on color, prints and embellishment, black is back as quiet elegance returns to the runway.

Coty Announces Licensing Agreement With David & Victoria Beckham (is it just me or are the Beckhams Europe’s answer to the Pitts?)

Stacy London and Clinton Kelly Search for America’s Worst-Dressed Couple in ‘WHAT NOT TO WEAR’ Special

Fashion exhibit showcases New York’s style, confidence opened Tuesday and runs through July 4 at the Museum of the City of New York.

Guys are grasping the benefits of carrying a purse

Miniskirt voted top fashion item of all time!

Retailers produce copycat collections of celebrities’ style

The search for a creative director to run Givenchy by its deep-pocketed corporate parent, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, has dragged on for 10 months.

Coach strives to be the standard-bearer for near-luxury during a wave of increased demand for higher-end purses.

Welsh designer steals show at London Fashion Week

Shop: mybluefeather.com

Best Seller: Swarovski Crystal Drop Earrings.

Why they’re flying off the shelves: “These earrings are great – they catch the light and a lot of attention. People have been wearing them with jeans or as bridal jewelry – they are perfect for any occasion and a real eye-catcher. ”

How many sold: 11 last month – 3 last week (I know these numbers seem small – they are big for us!)

Get them: Take 15% off these earrings enter customer code “scrystal” at checkout.

I love catty tell-alls about powerful women. While I don’t aim to be as nasty as some of the uber-execs there’s a lot us gals on the move can learn from the stiletto marks of the ones who came before us. Whenever I feel down I crack open my Martha Inc.: The Incredible Story of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and remind myself that Martha put up with a lot of naysayers before she hit the bigtime.

I just can’t wait to get my hands on Front Row : Anna Wintour: The Cool Life and Hot Times of Vogue’s Editor in Chief to see how Anna got that withering stare and whipped the fashion world into shape.

For high-end sheet lovers. Overstock.com has Frette Sheet Sets that they are selling at discounted prices. This doesn’t mean they are cheap, but reductions are 64% off the usual retail price.

Free Scarf from Forzieri
with purchase over $179.