"Yes Bitch We Did It" -CFDA Awards 2011

One of the big winners of the evening, Lady Gaga's response to a text message from The Anna Wintour informing her of the good news that she'd won the CFDA Fashion Icon Award. She among others such as Alexander Wang who was awarded Accessory Designer of the Year, Creative Director of Celine Phoebe Philo, International Award and Marc Jacobs accepted the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award, re-named the "Half-Lifetime Achievement Award."
My favorite award of the evening, the Media Award, received by the fashion director of Telegraph, Hilary Alexander. She accepted the award in honor of the entire British fashion industry and British fashion journalism. Paper magazine Editorial Director Mickey Boardman told HuffPost, "Hilary has such personality, she has such personal style and when someone has been involved in fashion as long as she has and they have such a point of view, it's hard to lose somebody like that. It takes a lifetime to build up that kind of knowledge and that kind of point of view. Plus, she's just fun, although I wish she would quit smoking because it's just bad for her ... You know, she's a real writer, she's not someone who's like, 'Oh, I love fashion, oh, I want to get into the Alexander Wang sample sale.' She goes to all of the shows. She writes about designers who aren't necessarily 'the hot designer,' but she writes about what she thinks should be written about. So she's a real journalist. She's not just a fashion journalist, she's a journalist."
Inspired much?

My fans, some of them don't know who they are and they have so much trouble. They come to the Monster Ball to find who they are and they wake up in the morning and it's that leather jacket that makes them feel like they can be anyone. Or it's that YSL blazer that they saw in the window that makes them feel like they could be president one day. Fashion means so much to them. It's really hard to talk about ... I always felt like I had made it before I had made it because of all of you, because it was all of you that made me feel like I was a star."

-LADY GAGA

MTV Movie Awards 2011 Red Carpet

The MTV Movie Awards happened this weekend in Los Angeles. I enjoy the red carpet fashion at this particular award show every year because its young and light and fresh. Less pressure then say, the Oscars.  Everyone puts on something cute and just goes with the flow, the MTV Movie Awards are all about having a great time. Fashion trends of the evening including graphic print rompers, animal prints and short tight sparkly mini dresses. Here were some of my favorites;

Jessica Szohr in alice + olivia, Elle Fanning in Dolce & Gabbana, Ashley Benson in Matthew Williamson.

Lily Collins in Dolce & Gabbana, Reese Witherspoon in Zac Posen, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Dolce & Gabbana.

Leighton Meester, Kristen Stewart, Mila Kunis 

Random Hotness

Nikki Reed in Heather

Dear Summer Makeup

"I drop the heat when you bring up the sun"

Though I like many women have tons of makeup but, tend to stick to a signature looks. Something easy to put on, durable during the day and only requiring extra sweeps of mascara and a smokey eye to take me to an unexpected night. Convenience is key for me. Never has the K(Keep) I (It) S (Simple) S (Stupid) rule applied more than my easy Winter look. Comprised of, MAC warm Gingerly blush, a beige or pink lip, full eyebrows, and about one bazillion coats of mascara day or night. Its a low maintenance polished look that gets the job done. 

For summer however, I wanted to switch it up a bit;

Nars debuted its "Portrait of Paradise" palette and gave me everything I had been looking for in a summer look but, didn't know. I wanted a look that was, healthy and fresh with accentuated cheeks and  gorgeous I spend my days at the beach glow and the perfect lip to match my newly found lightly shimmered with sort of an iridescent highlight bronzed situation. This trio was everything I needed to achieve my desired look. Containing Nars best selling Orgasm blush, Laguna bronzer, and Albatross highlighting blush powder, they made it too easy! These products can be applied lightly for day and layered for an evening intense glow. I pair it with Nars South Beach multiple, Belize lipgloss (which is amazing by the way, the texture is perfect, not sticky but still provide just enough coverage) and MAC Refined Golden all over bronzer ( I go completely in with bronzer #trueconfession I don't use it as a highlighter, I put it all over my face for a sun kissed just in from the beach (in the south of France of course). Use this at your desecration and do what works best for your skin tone. Its quite flattering and comes in possibly four different varieties. I like this combination of products, and I haven't found myself switching anything product out this far. Not included in the photo is MAC Zoom Lash. I very much enjoy the freedom of this mascara meaning you can layer and build up intensity. I'm a lash kind of girl but, if I'm just running to the grocery store one or two coats will do, and I appreciate having the option to go bigger or have a more natural look. Last but not least, signature fragrance. I've worn Miss Dior Cherie since maybe summer of 2006, my absolute favorite summer smell. I only wear it in Summer, and though I've been on a fence about switching over the Chloe, maybe just on the weekends because I've shared so many wonderful summers with Miss Dior.  A sensual blend of Italian mandarin, Egyptian jasmine, and patchouli its modern fruity elegance, meaning it doesn't smell like mangoes and lollipops. Its simply divine.

I'm done for now, so one for now

Possibly forever, we had fun together

But like all good things, we must come to an end

Please show the same love to my friends

Dear summer

-Jay Z

*I Heart Sample Sales* NYC Sample Sales

nOir - Jewelry Sample Sale 

6/1/11 – 6/3/11 • Wed-Fri 10am-7pm

Location: 350 W 38th St, 5th Floor (btwn 8th & 9th Ave)

Payment Type: Cash/VISA/MC/AMEX

nOir, the fashion darling of costume jewelry and accessories, offers treasures and trinkets sought after by the fashion elite. Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Fergie, and Katy Perry own nOir and so should you. These must-have cocktail rings, statement necklaces, and so much more are all 75% below retail.

Goat Milk 

6/1/11 – 6/5/11 • Wed-Sun 10am-7pm

Location: 307 W 38TH, Suite 1815

Payment Type: Cash/VISA/DEBIT

100% Organic Children's Clothing

Ralph Lauren 

6/6/11 – 6/9/11 • Mon-Wed 9am-6:30pm, Thu 9am-5pm

Location: 317 W 33rd St (Just west of 8th Ave)

Payment Type: NO CASH/AMEX/VISA/MC

Men's & Women's Luxury Apparel & Accessories Cruise, Spring and Summer Collections

Alain Mikli Showroom - Designer Eyewear Sample Sale 

6/8/11 – 6/11/11 • Tue-Thu 9am-6:45pm, Fri 9am-5pm

Location: 435 Broome St (@ Broadway)

Payment Type: Cash ONLY

Alain Mikli, Starck Eyes, and Mikli eyewear. Shop classic Alain Mikli designs known for bold rectangular frames in electrifying colors/patterns, and also offering gentler models. As well, find world renowned designer Philippe Starck, joined with Alain to create Starck Eyes, a brand for human fulfillment. Starck Eyes offers a biolink hinge designed after the micro-clavicle (shoulder bone), allowing the temples to rotate independently. Mikli, the introduction to the Alain Mikli line, will also be featured. The chic frames sell at the elegant Madison Avenue store for $200-$700, but now find them for $65-$150. hoker in exotic hues of Ireland or Brazil at $190, formerly $275. Go GEO in a trendy Italian acetate resin hinge cuff yours for $150 -trimmed from an earlier $250

TOM FORD Documentary

According to Racked.com Legendary American designer and director Tom Ford, filmed over the course of several months—spanning Ford's debut womenswear show in New York last fall through his guest-editorship of Vogue Paris before the departure of Carine Roitfeld and the opening of the Tom Ford flagship in Beverly Hills—is an unprecedented look behind-the-scenes at this ordinarily rather private designer—"You know I've never let anyone film me like this before," Ford tells the camera. 

Because of my past reputation, there is enormous expectation of me designing a womenswear collection," he says. "I thought I should really push it [the expectation] down... You should do something first and then talk about. Rather than talk about something and then do it."

More than enough reason to watch.

Tom Ford premieres at 10 p.m. ET June 24th on OWN, the Oprah Winfrey Network. 

Im a Bad Bitch Just Like Your Mother

An avid magazine collector, came across this back Issue of May 2010 issue of Vogue Paris pays tribute to Alexander McQueen and the fall couture collections with Erotica by Steven Klein and brings out your inner most bad girl draped in the finest of fabrics and the naughtiest of couture. Featuring Lily Donaldson and styled by Carine Roitfeld.

Uma Thurman Takes Cannes 2011

Baring her entire soul in this white silk Versace feathered dress low cut and lightly transparent, embodying the entire idea of Cannes, more than sexy, more than enough absolutely on fire. 

Uma Thurman at Chopard’s “Happy Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend” Party during 2011 Cannes Film Festival wearing Dolce and Gabbana Cotton Lace Mini Dress Giuseppe Zanotti T-Strap Evening Sandal and Chopard gems of course!

At the closing ceremony of 64th annual Cannes Film Festival Uma, wore fitted cobalt blue Armani Privé gown that was more like RED HOT.

We've decided her new name would be Oooooohma!

Rich and Rebellious Celebrity Inspiration

Statement necklace seen on your hottest celebs can add just the right amount sparkle to any outfit giving that finished look, and taking the most simple of ensembles and making it cutting edge.  The most fantastic thing about Rich and Rebellious Jewelry is that you're able to get high fashion looks often seen on the most fashionable without spending an arm and a leg. Sure you could pay more but, why would you?

Graphic bold pieces make a bold statement, ready to give it a try? Check out "Guiness" necklace above on www.richandrebellious.com

Fifi Awards 2011

The Fragrance foundation's FIFI Awards took place this week in New York City's Lincoln Center. An event that highlights the year's top fragrance launches and is referred to as the "Oscars" of the fragrance industry. 
Showing the highest appreciation to the best in the world of fragrance, it was an glamourous evening, with the highlight being the Fragrance celebrity of the year award renamed in honor of Elizabeth Taylor as she was inducted into the FIFI Hall of Fame. 

 There was an abundance of celebrity presence and though we wish everyone could have been winners at this years FIFI gala, there were some definite winners in fashion amongst glitterati attendees including Fergie, Halle Berry and Mary J Blige. 

Heres a listing of some of the big winners!


Consumer's Choice Award:
Men's: Bath & Body Works Signature Collection for Men Twilight Woods
Women's: Bombshell – Victoria's Secret

Fragrance Superstar:
Gucci Guilty – P & G Prestige

Fragrance Sales Breakthrough of the Year:
Mary J. Blige and Carol's Daughter

New Fragrance Celebrity of the Year Award:
Fergie

Bath & Body Line of the Year:
Coco Mademoiselle Bath Essentials - Chanel

Best Media Campaign of the Year, Women's:
Gucci Guilty - P&G Prestige

Fragrance of the Year - Specialty Brand - Women's:
Bombshell - Victoria's Secret

Fragrance of the Year - Broad Appeal - Women's:
Halle by Halle Berry Pure Orchid

Fragrance of the Year - Direct-to-Consumer:
My Life by Mary J. Blige - Carol's Daughter

Nordstrom X NARS; Makeup Your Mind Limited Edition Kits

To celebrate the launch of Makeup Your Mind: Express Yourself, the new book by François Nars, Nordstrom teamed up with NARS to launch 3 limited-edition sets so you can re-create the looks from the beauty manual with signature NARS staples.

NARS Makeup Your Mind: Express Yourself Eye Kit ($85)

All the essentials for subtle, smoked or shimmering effects to ensure all eyes are on you. Features a limited-edition six-well eyeshadow palette with:

• Abyssinia

• Silk Road II

• Strada

• Galapagos

• Fuji

• Brumes II

• Medium-sized Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base

• Medium-sized Eye Makeup Remover

• Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara

NARS Makeup Your Mind: Express Yourself Cheek Kit ($75)

Turn a new cheek to shimmering highlights and pops of color. Go beautifully bronzed one day and try a flush of blush the next. Features:

• Limited-edition Orgasm/Angelika Blush Duo

• Copacabana Multiple

• Laguna Bronzing Powder

NARS Makeup Your Mind: Express Yourself Lip Kit ($65)

Cult-classic hues and a mix of modern textures and formulas. There are no boundaries, only the most sumptuous color imaginable. Features:

• Roman Holiday Lipstick

• Bangkok Pure Matte Lipstick

• Dolce Vita Velvet Matte Lip Pencil

• Orgasm Lip Gloss