THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART'S Spring 2010 COSTUME INSTITUTE Benefit Gala, sponsored by GAP and CONDE NAST, Hosted by Co-chairs PATRICK ROBINSON, ANNA WINTOUR and OPRAH WINFREY

American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity
Taking place once a year, one of my absolute favorite event needs no introduction, but heres one anyway. The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume National Benefit, always brings out the best of the best in models celebs and socials and displays the most beautiful crafted most creative and intricate of designer textile dreams. Infusing 1800 Chicago world fair charm, and modern glamour, this event was nothing short of magical. From the A-list host to the renowned glitterati to my favorite little monster Gaga performing, fashion was everywhere to be found. While champagne-y nude colored gowns and gold embellishments seemed to be most popular no one trend was better than the next. They ranged from deep jewel tone plums and berries, floral prints, navy and tons of tool. Keeping it subtle in the bling department, there wasn't an abundance of neck candy however, for those who opted for extra sparkle, adorned gems form designers such as, Cartier, Fred Leighton, David Yurman, Harry Winston and Lorraine Schwartz just to name a few. Listed below are my ABSOLUTE top picks of the night in no particular order.

Jennifer Lopez, in Zuhair Murad, with Cartier and Stephen Russell jewels and a Leiber clutch

Rachel Roy with Liya Kebede, in a look by the designer, with Fred Leighton jewels. 

  

Nicole Richie, in Marc Jacobs with Harry Winston jewels and a Marc Jacobs clutch.

Mila Kunis, in a Vera Wang Dress with Fred Leighton jewels

Sienna Miller, in Emilio Pucci, with Solange Azagury-Partridge jewels and Emilio Pucci shoes

Joy Bryant, in Marchesa, with Harry Winston jewels and a Marchesa clutch. I LOVE this, and I feel in my heart that Rachel Zoe had some hands in this look but, don't cosign that until I research more. 

Jason Wu with Camilla Belle, in his design with Cartier jewels.

Eva Mendes, in Dolce & Gabbana with Verdura jewels and a Leiber clutch

Sarah Jessica Parker, in Halston Heritage, with Fred Leighton and VBH jewels.

Marion Cotillard, in Dior with a Dior clutch.

Marion Cotillard, in Dior with a Dior clutch.

Chanel Iman, in Michael Kors, with David Yurman jewels and Michael Kors shoes

Elizabeth Banks, in Gucci with Canturi jewels. 

Lily Collins, in Chanel Haute Couture, with Chanel jewels

Blake Lively, in Marchesa, with Lorraine Schwartz jewels

All Types of Fab, Kimora Lee Simmons

                                                                    
I've been super focused on the business aspect of fashion, retail, lifestyle, and luxury branding. Which has consisted of networking, interworking, and some exciting reworking. In my travels, I was extremely fortunate, to have met, Kimora Lee Simmons at a business seminar. She was gorgeous to say the least smart, funny, extremely knowledgeable. She gave specific branding an development pointers and details when building your business or breaking into an already existing company. Very insightful and inspiring, fabulous and still very approachable and down to earth. Great lessons to be learned. Girl Power.

I also had the pleasure of meeting and having a brief chat with Christopher Michael, Kimora's makeup artist/friend. He was the epitome of effortless style. Very well tailored jeans, rich purple cashmere sweater and fantastic shoes. (I notice everything) He has a great spirit, and during our chat we discussed my previous fields and where I would like to head moving forward. Great personality, he's my favorite, because he is seems genuine, honest and straight forward, which are traits not easily found in this industry. And he knows his makeup,what else do you need???

Delivered! Barbie Loves Stila

Previously, I posted about the Barbie Loves Stila can collection. It totally slipped my mind until a received an email about it being on sale on one of my favorite sample sale sites. (Which you can check out in the right column of my blog, shameless plug but I clearly SO worth it) My favorite of all being the Malibu Barbie, naturally. Though all cans contained flattering colors, I adore pink lips, heavy mascara and bronzer, so this was the clear choice. In this particular can you were given, a 3 Pan Palette with a soft shimmering pale pink eye shadow, a sky blue eye shadow with white shimmer, and a golden bronze bronzer, Lip Glaze in Malibu, and Lash Visor Waterproof Mascara in Black I was initially skeptical because of my skin tone I wondered if the light blue shadow and bronzer that came in the pallette would show enough pigment but I was pleasently suprised! It was the perfect amount of pigment. The bronzer is perfect, one swipe gives a sun kissed glow and your able to build up a personalized fake-bake to your liking. The blue shadow is soft with just a hint of sparkle, and the gloss, comes in a delicate fleshy pink shade, nothing street walk more board walk and the complete look, is going to be my summer signature! Have a look for yourself pick one up for yourself here Barbie Loves Stila.

Chain Reaction, The more the merrier! Fenton-Fallon for J.Crew

I mentioned the J.Crew Carrington crystal bow necklace having been created as a one of a kind piece for Michelle Obama, in a previous post however, I left out the fantastic details. Having met at a dinner party, J.Crew creative director Jenna Lyons and Fenton-Fallon designer Dana Lorenz, were a match made in collaboration heaven! They joined forces to create Fenton-Fallon for J.Crew, comprised of limited edition pieces, ranging in prices from $95-$295, think punk princess. Spikes, chains, ribbons and bows, the collection consist of statement necklaces and chunky metal bracelets. Amazing quality affordable prices. Bravo, this is interfacing at its best. Have a look.

FENTON/FALLON™ for J.Crew Carrington crystal bow necklace

$295.00

FENTON/FALLON™ for J.Crew lariat tassel necklace

$175.00 

FENTON/FALLON™ for J.Crew punky chain necklace

$125.00 

FENTON/FALLON™ for J.Crew jaws necklace

$150.00

FENTON/FALLON™ for J.Crew drape chain necklace

$195.00 

FENTON/FALLON™ for J.Crew Carrington chain and needle necklace

$195.00 

FENTON/FALLON™ for J.Crew Carrington side drape necklace

$275.00

FENTON/FALLON™ for J.Crew Carrington collar necklace

$115.00 

FENTON/FALLON™ for J.Crew Carrington tassel necklace

$125.00

FENTON/FALLON™ for J.Crew Carrington center fringe necklace

$295.00

FENTON/FALLON™ for J.Crew Carrington crystal chains necklace

$175.00

FENTON/FALLON™ for J.Crew Carrington crystal chains necklace

$175.00

FENTON/FALLON™ for J.Crew Carrington chain bracelet

$95.00 

Saks Fifth Avenue Friends and Family

Dear Saks,
                  While I am so excited you've included cosmetics this go round, your exclusions weaken my heart.

xxxx-Sari

The sale officially starts on Thursday, April 22 and runs until Sunday, April 25th however you can presale now. Exclusion can be heartbreaking but get the inside scoop from an associate. Shop Early on Tuesday using FRIEND4 checkout code.

Isabel Marant NYC Flagship

Answering the silent prayers of North American fashionistas, famed parisain designer Isabel Marant celebrated the premier of her much anticipated flagship store with an intimate dinner Kenmare resturant down in Noho NYC. Best known for her minimalistic bohemian designs, structured jackets and relaxed threads, drawn to the diner of course would be fashion's elite, editors and socials alike. Haughty names such as;Chiara Clemente, Inez Van Lamsweerde, Amanda Peet, Vinoodh Matadin, Lily Donaldson, and Erin Wasson. 

469 Broome Street, Soho NY

Be All That You Can Be

Not in the army silly! On Project Runway! This is actually a subliminal post, to a dear friend of mine who has all the creativity, smarts, and knowledge not to mention killer shoes and wardrobe, to not only own the next season of P.R but to shut it completely down. I can only hope this advertisement serves as the inspiration she needs as well as the kick in the pants! I also hope this is the motivation that a lot of other amazing designers out there take this step on to become a legacy. Go for it little monsters (in GAGA voice), I believe in all of you. (-;
xxxx-Sari