Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Zara Fall/Winter 2011

Zara, has always been one of my favorite stores to shop. The clothing is well made, well tailored and affordable. Every season, I have new staple items to look forward to whether it may be a holiday dress, or a summer blouse, or my favorite Zara's collection of Winter coats. This year shopping at Zara becomes even easier and more accessible with the launch of its e-commerce site in the US on September 7th, just a few short weeks away. Here is a look at the Fall/Winter 2011 campaign, featuring Stella Tennant, then onto the Look Book to give you a glimpse into what's to come;

Photos Courtesy of ZARA

WHO WHAT WEAR Girl of the Month Jennifer Missoni

Girl of the Month: Jennifer Missoni

Dries Van Noten Beaded Clutch ($1271, 212.753.7300)
Missoni's bag of choice is a visually interesting clutch, so finding a fabulous option for today's story was absolutely crucial! Our reason for selecting Dries van Noten's Beaded Clutch is simple: its design is sophisticated and chic, just like Missoni, not to mention the fact that we think she'd be drawn to the bag's tribal-inspired beaded design. Whether you're headed to an afternoon luncheon or a fancy date, this clutch is an excellent choice for a number of occasions, making it an investment-worthy purchase indeed!

Missoni for Target V-Neck Combo Chiffon Sweater ($45, 800.800.8800) in Blue Multi
Mark your calendars, dear readers, because the Missoni for Target collection hits stores September 13th, and this is one collaboration you don't want to miss! We've already got our eye on a few things, including the zig-zag print shawl cardigan and totally cute beach cruiser, but our favorite item is definitely the V-Neck Combo Chiffon sweater, and we think our style subject would agree! It's a standout option for sure, thanks to its slightly sheer fabric and mix of signature bright Missoni prints. Even better: this lightweight sweater is an excellent transitional piece! Wear it now with a pair of denim cutoffs a la Missoni, then style it with a chic coat when the temperatures begin to cool down.

H&M Shorts ($35), 310.855.9683) in Peach
Oh how we adore these little shorts from H&M. We're totally smitten with the peachy hue, which can easily punch up a neutral ensemble, and we're positive Missoni would approve of the clean and simple silhouette too. We suggest wearing them with a white button-up blouse and heels for the office, or if you're feeling a bit daring, wearing it with an equally bright top for an eye-popping colorblock look.

3.1 Phillip Lim Regine Heels ($750, available August 22nd) in Pewter
Our footwear selection for today's story was obvious: 3.1 Phillip Lim's Regine Heels. With an of-the-moment pewter hue, cool braided detailing along the front and back, and delicate ankle straps, these killer heels are perfect in keeping with our subject's glamorous sensibilities.

Day Birger et Mikkelsen Day Tribe Set of Three Bangles ($110)
In case you hadn't noticed, Missoni tends to favor minimalist pieces, and the same goes for her jewelry as well. As such, we think this trio of bangles by Day Birger et Mikkelsen would be the perfect finish to her more streamlined looks. Each bracelet has a unique shape and design that exudes an uptown elegance, so wear all three stacked together or on their own for an equally chic result.

Dior Vernis Nail Lacquer ($22) in Psychedelic Orange
If you're anything like us and can't get enough of spring's vivid nail polishes, you'll be happy to know the gurus over at Dior beauty have created some additional bright shades for fall! That's right, the new Vernis Nail Lacquer collection features a number of amplifying hues, including Psychedelic Orange, a fun pinkish-orange hue that would look amazing on every skin tone.

Zara Sleeveless Dress ($80, 323.935.5041) in Teal
We're currently obsessed with Zara's fall collection, as it's filled with affordable, on-trend pieces like this amazing green sleeveless dress! Not only does the classic silhouette speak to Missoni's less-is-more approach to dressing, but it's also a nod to the '60s-inspired mod look that is happening right now. Go ahead and mark this one as a "must-buy immediately" piece!—Jessica Baker

Courtesy of WHO WHAT WEAR

Barneys New York Holiday 2011 Campaign: Lady Gaga’s Workshop

As if holiday shopping could be any more exciting at Barney's, add Lady Gaga into the mix and you've got a wicked treat for all the little monsters on your list. Recently announced, Barney's New York Holiday 2011 campaign will interface the talents of Eli Sudbrack and Christophe Hamaide Pierson of Assume Vivid Astro Focus (AVAF), and Mugler Creative Director and Lady Gaga Fashion Director, Nicola Formichetti, to create Lady Gaga’s vision of the Santa’s Workshop. The entire men's floor in the Madison Avenue location will be cleared to make room for Gaga's take over. Complete with limited edition trinkets, Gaga-curated books and music and rock candy jewelry and debuting mid November. GAGA’S WORKSHOP will be available on a special custom section of Barneys.com, and will be launched via The Window. Here are the deets;

For the first time ever, Barneys New York will convert an entire floor of its Madison Avenue flagship in New York City into a dedicated space for the holiday initiative. Starting in mid-November, GAGA’S WORKSHOP will be brought to life throughout the fifth floor of the Men’s Store at the Madison Avenue flagship, and will also be supported in the store’s iconic Madison Avenue windows.

Barneys New York has worked closely with Lady Gaga under the creative direction of Nicola Formichetti to design a range of exclusive, limited-edition, small gift items, which will be available for a limited time only at GAGA’S WORKSHOP. In addition to GAGA’S WORKSHOP in New York, a selection of items from the collection will also be available at Barneys New York locations nationwide and online at Barneys.com. Barneys New York will donate 25% of sales from all items featured in GAGA’S WORKSHOP to a charity of Lady Gaga’s choice in honor of this special program and in the spirit of the holiday season.

Monday, August 15, 2011

Misssoni X Target My Top Picks!

As we all know by now, the Target X Missoni collection is set to hit the stores on September 13 through October 22, and you will be able to shop the collection at Target stores and target.com. After past collaborations with Converse, Havaianas, and Bugaboo, the well known knit wear brand takes on the massive retailer. The collection consist of 400 pieces, ranging in price from $7.99– $199.99. From men's women's children and home, it can get quite overwhelming so, I've done the dirty work for you. Here are a few of my most favorite pieces from the collection excluding children and men's. I only speak of what I know and trust me I have no idea of what children nor men like to wear. Here are my top picks!

Friday, August 5, 2011

Gold Room

Earlier today, I tweeted that one of my nearest and dearest friend/amazing designer/stylist/decorator extraordinaire Maury, over at Villa-Bisono, and I had both came up with exciting DIY projects for our apartments. While I cant give you any details about hers, (you'll have to follow her blog and stay tuned) I'll give you a little background on mine.

GOLDBAR NYC, is a very exclusive hot spot here in New York. The decor was inspired by Roman Catacombs in paris.

KIHL STUDIOS was contracted to produce 2,500 gold-leafed human skull replicas to adorn the walls of the Gold Bar V.I.P. nightclub in New York City, designed by Robert McKinley. Skull production and finishing was done on location at the KIHL STUDIOS facility in Arizona. A real human skull was molded in silicone and plaster to create 12 replica molds.