December 2011
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New Year's Eve Dresses
New Year’s Eve is less than a week away, so it’s time to find a dress if you’re planning to go out. For New Year’s Eve, I like dresses that stand out; this usually means lots of sequins or bright colors. Just make sure that it’s comfortable enough to dance in for the whole night. The following dresses are some of my favorites for this occasion.
I love this Balmain...
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Are runway models too skinny?
There has been a lot of talk lately about how skinny models are becoming, especially after H&M revealed that their online models are created from computerized images with real models’ heads.
Moreover, Karlie Kloss’ photos in Italian Vogue stirred some controversy last week.
Franca Sozzani, Vogue Italia editor, defended the...
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Dining in the Dark
Dans le noir has posted sample menus (http://newyork.danslenoir.com/old-menus.en.html)
The NYC restaurant, located at 246 W. 38th St., will open on December 29. They will have a gospel live music pre-theater brunch on weekends with prices ranging from $43 to $69 (depending on how many glasses of surprise wine you drink). There are 3 dinner seatings: pre-theater, 7-8pm, and 9:30-10:30pm,...
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Lip Tattoos
You’ve seen the stick on nail art, but now temporary lip tattoos are the new trend. Violent lips (http://www.violentlips.com) are selling lip tattoos that have become popular. They are temporary tattoos that last up to 8 hours and are FDA approved as vegan and are vitamin enhanced. The tattoos range from $9.99 to $14.95, and each package contains 3 applications.
Kim Kardashian and Hope...
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Glasses-not so nerdy anymore
Over the weekend, I got this pair of Barton Perreira glasses.
I’ve always been a fan of Oliver Peoples. Soon after OP was acquired by Oakley, Bill Barton resigned as President and Patty Perreira resigned as VP of design. This is when the Barton Perreira line of glasses was born. The frames are hand made in Japan, they’re top quality,...
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Are models too young these days?
Balenciaga selected 15-year-old Juliane Gruner, 17-year-old Laura Kampman, 15-year-old Kirstin Liljegren, and 15-year-old Rosie Tapner (left to right) for their Spring 2012 ad campaign that will be shot by Steven Meisel.
Coco Rocha, who was discovered when she was 14, told Anderson Cooper: “You’re taking them out of high school and putting them in an industry that is treating them...
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Upscale Russian Karaoke in Midtown
Jelsamino, a Russian style karaoke lounge, is opening next month at the Dream Hotel (not to be confused with Dream Downtown). It is located at 210 W. 55th St. (Broadway/7th). The Ginza Group that has opened the Mari Vanna brand of Russian restaurants is behind this project. Instead of Korean karaoke places with private rooms and televisions, this bar will provide live music and professional...
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This week's sample sales: Update
I wanted to add a couple more sales to this week’s list.
Christian Louboutin: If you missed their private sample sale, they are hosting a private pre-sale event TODAY 3-6pm.
Expect shoes to be marked down 30-40% off and handbags 50% off (and free champagne and macaroons).
Send a quick email RSVP to: Events.MadisonNY@ChristianLouboutin.FR
Elizabeth...
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This week's sample sales
Monday, December 12 · Haute Hippie: Up to 70% off, 336 W. 37th St. · Loro Piana: Deals on menswear, 37 W 57th St. · Farylrobin: Shoes start at $20, 200 Park Avenue S · Portolano: Accessories at wholesale prices, 15 W 37th St. · Soixante Neuf: 50% to 70% off jewelry, 225 W.10th St.
Tuesday, December 13 · Diane von Furstenberg: Up to 75% off, 260 Fifth · Jane Post: 50%...
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Cap toe pumps
YSL, Chanel, Givenchy, and Ferragamo have come out with new cap toe pumps this season.
I think the Louboutin Calypso heels started this trend in 2009.
The YSL tribtoo heels are my favorite of this style (plus they’re extremely comfortable); they come in many colors, but I want to get the grey ones:
The Ferragamo...
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Tangerine Tango: the color of 2012
The color specialists at Pantone have revealed their pick for the color of 2012, and it’s a bright orange red color pictured below:
The color was seen a lot in shows such as Tommy Hilfiger, Nanette Lepore, and Elie Tahari during NYFW last September for the Spring/Summer collections. I love this color on nails and lips, and I’ve also noticed it in eye shadows...
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NY DJ run over by a cab while sleeping in hotel...
New York D.J. Jonathan Toubin was in critical condition (now stable) after a taxi ran into his motel room yesterday morning and ran him over. A black-and-white Radio Cab had plowed through bamboo bushes and into the ground floor room that was occupied by Toubin who was in Portland, Oregon to DJ a show Thursday night at a Southeast Portland club. He was found stuck under the front of the car. The...
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CFDA agrees to move NYFW dates
This past September, there was a lot of talk about changing the dates of NYFW. Normally, it starts on the first Thursday of September and goes for one week. This past September, Milan moved up its schedule, so it overlapped with London Fashion Week. This made it so that editors, buyers, and models had to choose between London and Milan. London could not adjust its fashion week because it’s...
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Phillip Lim 31 Hour Bags
Phillip Lim has launched a 31 Hour bag line for the man or woman who needs more than 24 hours in a day. I’m looking forward to these, because I already really like his satchels; the large ones start at $895 and the small ones start at $298.
The pashli satchel comes in many colors and textures, and I love the zippers:
The 31 hour bag will be available in many...
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Blu Moon Dresses
I really like the dresses made by LA brand Blu Moon and have a couple short ones and one long floral one. They’re easy to wear casually to the beach or to dress up at night. They’re also very light weight and convenient for travel (the ones I have are 100% rayon, but some are silk). They’re great for summer, but you can throw a sweater over the long dresses or tights under the...
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Online Fashion Week
Vogue.co.uk is holding an online fashion week this week, Dec. 5-9, which seems like a Fashion’s Night Out online version. Currently they have promotional codes for Zadig & Voltaire (private sale), ASOS (20%), CollardManson (free purse), Whistles, Alexander McQueen (10%), and more specials being posted daily this week at: http://www.vogue.co.uk/online-fashion-week
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NYFW model casting begins 1/14/12
Just a heads up to all the models: get your portfolios ready. Even if you haven’t walked in NY Fashion Week before, they take some new models each time. Time wrote up a short piece about the process last year: http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2016904,00.html
and Modelinia wrote about it as well: http://www.modelinia.com/blog/a-day-in-the-life-of-fashion-week-casting/32127
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Bouncer killed outside Bronx nightclub →
Just before 6am this past Sunday morning, Terrance Drayton, a 26 year old bouncer at the Pit Lounge and father of two, was shot in the neck and killed by a patron who had been kicked out as a result of being involved in a fight inside the club. The gunman meant to shoot the other bouncer who had kicked him out but missed and hit Drayton instead. The club is located at 266 White Plains Rd. in the...
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This week's sample sales
Monday, December 5 · The Hive Showroom: Dresses for $275 and more, 544 W. 27th St. · Candela: Last month’s sale returns, 584 Broadway · Pono: Up to 80% off jewelry, 132 W.36th St. · KAS New York: Dresses from $10 to $80, 231 W. 39th St.
Tuesday, December 6 · CC Skye: Deals on the LA brand, 142 W. 36th St. · Lilla P: Up to 70% off, 430 W. 14 St. · Elizabeth...
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Updated: Popular Montauk operators take over LA...
Ben Pundole and Ed Scheetz of King & Grove will reopen Hotel Clark (4th and Hill in downtown LA) as a new boutique hotel. Currently, they operate the popular Montauk spots Surf Lodge and Ruschmeyer’s. They will also revamp the Tides Hotel in South Beach (12th/Ocean). If you’re not aware of the Vegas scandal with Ed Scheetz in 2007, you should google it. The 40-something father of...
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Graydon Carter to revamp old Beatrice Inn
The State Liquor Athority (SLA) lists the Vanity Fair editor and restauranteur (Waverly Inn owner), Graydon Carter, as the principal at the old Beatrice Inn space (285 W. 12th St.). The license request was filed on December 1. I’m looking forward to seeing what they’ll make this place into, and I’ll keep you updated with any new information.
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Volunteer for NYFW
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in NY is now accepting applications for volunteers to work in February. Find more information at: http://newyork.mbfashionweek.com/volunteer and email your resume and cover letter by December 16, 2011 to MBFW_Volunteers@imgworld.com.
Volunteer roles will include:
Runway Venue Preparation
Designer Guest Ushers
Backstage Assistance and Set Up
Assemble Gift Bags...
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ShoeMint launches
First came JewelMint from Kate Bosworth, then StyleMint from Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, then BeautyMint from Jessica Simpson, and last Friday, ShoeMint launched from Rachel Bilson. These are membership sites that give you items to choose from each month.
For Rachel Bilson’s shoes, each pair is $79.99 (sizes 5-11). She teamed up with her stylist, Nicole Chavez, and Steve Madden. Users will...
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Beach Essentials
Once you have your perfect swimsuit, you need a few more items before heading to the beach.
Sandals
I live in my Havaianas during the summer, and although they come in all colors, I use my black ones the most.
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