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Accessories, Fashion, Retail Unlock My Heart

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If you’re looking for a way into a girl’s heart, look literally.  The modern and classic pendants from Tiffany’s Keys collection do exactly that.  The keys are paired with chains and cords of varying lengths and materials.   A great item to add to your holiday gift list!

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To shop the collection, click here.

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Accessories, Fashion, Retail You Snooze, You Lose.

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The plan was to wake up at 5 a.m. this morning in hopes of scoring some of that rockin’ Jimmy Choo for H&M stock.  Of course, I slept through my alarm over and over again.  Got there and this is what I was in for…

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And that was only the outside portion of the queue! Seriously????

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There were people camped out inside the store.  Seriously.

By the time I made it into the store, I didn’t even get a glimpse of the collection that has so many have been raving about.  The look is said to be “party clothes with a rock ‘n’ roll edge”.  I wish I could be sporting the look right now.

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Hope some of you were a bit luckier…

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Accessories, Fashion, Retail Snuggle Up in Style

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The cold winds and chills have definitely been hitting New York.  It’s time to start thinking about how to accessories your Fall and Winter looks.  Here are some scarf trends for the season.

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Beauty, Fashion, Retail, Runway Chanel’s Jade Nail Polish

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For a nail colour, Chanel’s Jade is causing quite the buzz.  All the model’s at Chanel’s latest collection were sporting it and it’s already sold out on Chanel.com.  Would you wear this shade?

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Accessories, Art, Fashion, Retail Art on Heels

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Great shoes that can almost pass as art this Fall!

Christian Louboutin

Christian Louboutin

Prada

Prada

Pierre Hardy

Pierre Hardy

Sergio Rossi

Sergio Rossi

Sergio Rossi

Sergio Rossi

Jimmy Choo

Jimmy Choo

Jonathan Kelsey

Jonathan Kelsey

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Fashion, Retail RACHEL Rachel Roy

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Rachel Roy may not be a household name…but she is definitely working her way there.  I’m giving the designer a huge nod after seeing her new, more affordable line at Macy’s.  RACHEL Rachel Roy is fresh, fun, trendy and most importantly, wallet worthy! Not only is the line vibrant and full of colour, the collection plays with texture and patterns to create a youthful and edgy design aesthetic.

Here are some looks from RACHEL Rachel Roy:

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Studded Printed 24 Hour Dress, $99.00

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Blazer Dress, $129.00

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Vest, $79.00

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Transourmer Coat, $189.00

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Sequin Bow Vest, $129.00

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Long Sleeve Cabled Pullover, $89.00

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One Shoulder Dress, $109.00

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Rose Print Tee, $69.00

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Graffiti Medium Clutch Cross Body - $69.00

To see the complete collection, click here.

The Macy’s at Herald Square store window displaying the RACHEL Rachel Roy collection:

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If you’re looking for more, stay tuned as more fab pieces will be added on October 5 and November 5 this Fall!

Entertainment, Fashion, Film The September Issue

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I finally had a chance to see The September Issue and I have to say, whether you are a die hard Fashionista or if you are just intrigued by the fashion industry, the documentary is definitely a must see! While the camera spends much of its attention on Anna Wintour, the Editor-in-Chief of Vogue magazine.  It also features other decision makers in Vogue, designers, photographers and the many outfits of Andre Leon Talley.

R.J. Cutler does a wonderful job giving a closer look at the woman behind the shades and the things she oversees at Vogue, but it was more interesting to see just how much influence Anna Wintour and Vogue have on so many different aspects of the industry!!! Very very eye-opening.

One of my favourite things about The September Issue was the focus put on Grace Coddington.  I have always enjoyed her work and she is truly a masterful stylist.  Many argue that she is the true hero of The September Issue.  She is amazing and there is no doubt about that.  But for the most part, creativity can’t be appreciated unless it’s put in front of your face…in other words, it has to be marketed well.  Vogue does just that, it takes the ingenuity that designers put forth and offers to the public in just the right way, in just the right doses.

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Accessories, Fashion, Retail Fall 2009 Trend Watch: Heavy Metal

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Get your metal fix this Fall with chains, studs and rivets.

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Back – from left to right: Leather Studded Bowling Bag, Tory Burch; Studded Leather Waller, Miu Miu; Whitney Zip Hobo, Colehaan; Dice Wrap Stud Flat Boot, Topshop

Front – from left to right: Karina Studded Shoe-Boots, Jimmy Choo; Traxx Black Suede High Platform, Steve Madden; Day of the Dead Studded Clutch, Thomas Wylde; Resin Studded Cuff, Alexander McQueen

Image Source: Colehaan.com, Net-A-Porter.com, SteveMadden.com, TopShop.com
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Entertainment, Fashion, Television, Uncategorized Simple, Stylish Red Carpet

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The year definitely flew by and before we knew it, on Sunday, it was red carpet time again at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards.  Stars got up-close and personal with glam cams, the host did a song and dance to start off the show and yes, Heidi Klum showed up with a baby bump again!  This year, it was all about keeping it pretty, classic and simple.  Here are some trends spotted on the red carpet.

Arm Baring Divas

This was one of my favourite trends! It’s a little more daring than the strapless gowns and definitely adds a twist to the one-shoulder style.

Olivia Wilde in Marchesa; Kim Kardashian in Ina Soltani; Jane Krakowski in Versace
Olivia Wilde in Marchesa; Kim Kardashian in Ina Soltani; Jane Krakowski in Versace

Hues of Blues

As I saw more and more stars in this colour, I was surprised I wasn’t bored with the different shades of blue.  From the teals to the midnight blues, each dress in this shade had a very different shape and silhouette which kept it interesting.

Christina Hendricks in L'Wren Scott; Vanessa Williams in Rafael Cennamo

Christina Hendricks in L'Wren Scott; Vanessa Williams in Rafael Cennamo

Katrina Bowden in Christian Siriano; Christina Applegate in Basil Soda; Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Vera Wang

Katrina Bowden in Christian Siriano; Christina Applegate in Basil Soda; Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Vera Wang

One Shoulder Wonders

I was a bit disappointed to see so many one-shouldered dresses since it’s a bit over and done with.

Debra Messing in Michael Kors; Chloe Sevigny in Isaac Mizrahi; Carrie Preston in Mako Takada

Debra Messing in Michael Kors; Chloe Sevigny in Isaac Mizrahi; Carrie Preston in Mako Takada

Royally Purple

Purple seemed to be the runner-up for choice of colour.

Dana Delany in Basil Soda; Padma Lakshmi in Badgley Mischka; Elizabeth Perkins in Reem Acra

Dana Delany in Basil Soda; Padma Lakshmi in Badgley Mischka; Elizabeth Perkins in Reem Acra

Greek Goddess

These gowns were extremely flattering on the shape and very intricately draped.  This was one of my favourite trends.

Mindy Kaling in Temperley London; Kate Walsh in J. Mendel

Mindy Kaling in Temperley London; Kate Walsh in J. Mendel

Cat Deeley in Alberta Ferretti; Alicia Witt in ;Jennifer Love Hewitt in Max Azria

Cat Deeley in Alberta Ferretti; Alicia Witt in Rafael Cennamo;Jennifer Love Hewitt in Max Azria

Classically Black

Black will always be a classic, go-to colour for any occasion.  Some stars were able to make themselves stand out with an edgier black dress, others just resorted to yet another black strapless gown.

Sally Field in Temperley London; Glenn Close in Zac Posen; Tina Fey in Gucci

Sally Field in Temperley London; Glenn Close in Zac Posen; Tina Fey in Gucci

Alyson Hannigan in Vera Wang; Heidi Klum in Marchesa; Jenna Fischer in Reem Acra

Alyson Hannigan in Vera Wang; Heidi Klum in Marchesa; Jenna Fischer in Reem Acra

Heavy Metal

There were a lot of metallics on the red carpet this year.  I thought these three did it best – not overdone or blinding in anyway.

Kaley Cuoco in David Meister; Mariska Hargitay in Carolina Herrera; Sandra Oh in Marchesa

Kaley Cuoco in David Meister; Mariska Hargitay in Carolina Herrera; Sandra Oh in Marchesa

Very Berry

In an attempt to stay away from the more common purples and reds, stars wore those colours with a clever twist.

Ginnifer Goodwin in Yves Saint Laurent; Mila Kunis in Monique Lhuillier; Lindsay Price in J. Mendel

Ginnifer Goodwin in Yves Saint Laurent; Mila Kunis in Monique Lhuillier; Lindsay Price in J. Mendel

Fairytale Fantasy

You can never escape the big, prom-style dresses at award shows but I thought all three actresses here looked incredibly elegant.

Toni Collette in Monique Lhuillier; Rose Byrne in Valentino; Drew Barrymore in Monique Lhuillier

Toni Collette in Monique Lhuillier; Rose Byrne in Valentino; Drew Barrymore in Monique Lhuillier

Ra Ra Red

Red was definitely the biggest colour on the carpet this year.  Some pulled it off with unique dresses.  Others just looked like they belonged on a fire engine..

Blake Lively in Versace; Hayden Panettiere in J. Mendel

Blake Lively in Versace; Hayden Panettiere in J. Mendel

Angela Kinsey in Nicole Miller; Sigourney Weaver in David Meister

Angela Kinsey in Nicole Miller; Sigourney Weaver in David Meister

Beautiful Bows

Definitely staying in tune with what’s hot this fall, it was nice to see some architectural bows on some gowns.

Jessica Lowndes in Dolce & Gabbana; Jennifer Morrison in Calvin Klein; Mary Louise Parker in Zac Posen

Jessica Lowndes in Dolce & Gabbana; Jennifer Morrison in Calvin Klein; Mary Louise Parker in Zac Posen

Pretty in White

Stars who wore white looked fresh and classic.

Perrey Reeves in Naeem Khan; Kara DioGuardi in Badgley Mischka Couture; Leighton Meester in Bottega Veneta

Perrey Reeves in Naeem Khan; Kara DioGuardi in Badgley Mischka Couture; Leighton Meester in Bottega Veneta

Of course, I’m always able to find my stand outs, even in the busiest of all crowds.  I love the work on Jennifer’s dress and just adore the sculpture-like bodice on January’s dress.  They are definitely winning looks in my book!

Jennifer Carpenter in a black and white Zuhair Murad design

Jennifer Carpenter in a black and white Zuhair Murad design

January Jones in mint green Versace couture

January Jones in mint green Versace couture

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Fashion, Runway Derek Lam: Playful, Romantic Summer

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DL1 I’m loving what Derek Lam sent down the runway for his Spring 2010 collection.  Drawing inspirations from East Coast summer destinations, the looks were fun, young and free-spirited yet feminine and seductive.  Here are some of his edgier looks.

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I love the denim jacket with the belt in the center.

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He had some bathing suits meant for lounging on decks…not meant for swimming.  So feminine!

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For more of Derek Lam’s Spring 2010 collection, click here.

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