Valley of the Dolls

Valley of the Dolls

Valley and Portia & Manny Open

You’re supposed to be revamping your career, tightening your belt, and spending time with the people who matter to you.

But while you’ve been trolling the web pantless from your loft bed, Nina and Julia Werman have been on the move.

The sisters reimagined their LES boutique (Valley) as a salon and relocated to Nolita, where they set up beauty shop in the old Hollywood space.

Their gang of pros came with them: Lavinia, the expert waxer; Emma, the graceful facialist; and Mika’s Japanese nail art mani/pedi stations.

New for you: Minx, light therapy skin treatments, and product lines like Nature Girl Organics.

Pal Christina Kornilakis (of Sweet Tater fame) split the space for her new shop-in-a-shop, Portia & Manny, lining racks with vintage Dior, Betsey Johnson’s ’80s punk label, thrifty Greek tunics, shoes, and — soon enough — a one-size-fits-all-curves dress collection.

So you won’t have to think about downsizing.

Valley and Portia & Manny, 198 Elizabeth Street, between Prince and Spring Streets (212-274-8985 or valleynyc.com Credits* Daily Candy

I wanna be like Mike

Eleven Thousand Dollar Balmain Jacket Sold Out On Net-a-Porter

If you were hoping to get your hands on that crystal embellished Balmain jacket from Spring 09, you'll have to wait until Net-a-Porter gets their re-order or look elsewhere. The $11,410 which went on sale for $6,389.60 jacket sold out in, as far as we can tell, less than 24 hours. It's hard to say how many pieces Net-a-Porter had in stock but even if there were only three or four, we still find it somewhat jaw-dropping. Wealthy women have always spent unbelievable sums of money on clothing, but never has the process been so public. After all, there's a big difference between picking up a pair of thousand-dollar Louboutins and spending eleven times that much on one very bedazzled piece of outerwear. Or isn't there?

Images provided by http://www.coutorture.com/

*Te Quiero Papi * Fathers Day Chic

Father's Day is coming and om 100% sure your husband or father can not stomach another tie. Seriously. If you've noticed, your expensive razor with the attached moisture bar became a lot more dull in a shorter amount of time than usual. Your La Mer creme container is almost empty. Is there a hungry hairy dry monster in your medicine cabinet like the one in the dryer who eats socks? Of course not! Its the male in your house and hes craving pampering! He wants smooth moisturized skin just as much as you do, so this fathers day why not give it to him!

Exceptional Grooming for Exceptional Men BBRAXTON: Harlem's very own premier mens Spa.

Owner Bredna Braxton and Anthony Van Putten have created an exceptional Spa for men. They offer many services such as barber services, hot towel shaves, manicures and pedicures just to name a few. Their list of clientel includes George Hamilton, Tony SInclair (Tanqueray Spokesmen) and Sam Crespo VP of Marketing at Atlantic Records. If it's good for Sam it's good for everyone.

BBraxton

1400 Fifth Avenue at West 116th Street New York, New York 10026 212.369.3094 Tue- Thu 10am-7pm Fri 10am-8pm Sat 8am-8pm info@bbraxton.com

Call and make an appointment, it's not too late.

Hot or Not?

Let me be the first to say this is not an easy look to pull off and it isnt for everyone. HOWEVER, if its FIERCE FUN AND FABULOUS its for ME! This hot or not look is a toughy so proceed with caution. If I said to you, tshirt lounge pants and thigh high boots, Hot or not? You would probably say, HELLO NOT! Unless ofcourse it was done like this!

Seriously, I want to wear this to do laundry, in PARIS....

Embroidered T-shirt , price upon request, cashmere pants, $650, both Lucien Pallat-Finet, at Lucien Pellat- Finet NYC. Estate gold and diamond link necklace . Van Cleef & Arpels, price upon request. Enamel and gold bracelt, Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany&Co. price upon request. Yellow gold ring , Bulgari $2,200. Jewel studded clutch, D&G, $1995. Suede boots, Cesare Paciotti, $1100.

Magazine: Elle US (July 2009)

Editorial: Siren Call

Photographer: Alexei Hay

Model: Valeria Dmitrienko

Editorial Love!

Out of the Box Breaking free from posh velvet cases, fine diamonds and pearls make nice with the costume-jeweled masses.

Affordable Costume Jewelry - Marie Claire

Crowning Around Cardigan,

$395, Lutz & Patmos; top, $48, Star Struck Vintage Clothing; brooch, price upon request, Chanel Fine Jewelry; necklace (worn as headband), price upon request, Tiffany & Co.; ring, price upon request, Cartier; watch, $1890, Baume & Mercier; studded bracelet, $195, Links of London; bangles, $4.99 for 12, Three Muses Inspired Clothing.

Rhintestone Fox

$165, Elizabeth and James; black tank, $24, Simply Vera Vera Wang. Necklaces, from top: Choker, price upon request, Penny Preville; square necklace, price upon request, David Yurman; chandelier necklace, price upon request, Tom Binns; long crystal necklace, $1225, Janis by Janis Savitt.

Badge Influence Blazer,

$390, A.P.C.; top, $275, The Row. Brooches, clockwise from top left: Circular brooch, price upon request, Van Cleef & Arpels; leaf brooch, price upon request, Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.; bird brooch, $950, Doyle & Doyle; "25" brooch, $850, Camilla Dietz Bergeron; starburst brooch, $650, Kentshire; frame brooch, $550, Doyle & Doyle; cross brooch, $150, Kenneth Jay Lane; black brooch, $650, Camilla Dietz Bergeron; floral brooch, $1400, Doyle & Doyle; blue crystal brooch, $90, Gerard Yosca.

Collar Guard Top,

$650, Vera Wang. Necklaces, from top: Floral necklace, price upon request, Penny Preville; leaf necklace, price upon request, Tiffany & Co.; Art Deco necklace, $450, House of Lavande; crystal-ball necklace, $700, crystal collar necklace, $1600, Janis by Janis Savitt. On eyes: Clinique Kohl Shaper for Eyes in Black Kohl.

In Arm's WayBlazer,

$1125, Marc Jacobs; top, $275, The Row; pavé ring, price upon request, DVF by H.Stern; black ring, $125, Lia Sophia; pearl-and-gemstone ring, $415, Iosselliani. On right arm, from wrist: Bracelet, $139, Tous; bracelet, price upon request, Cassis; bracelet, price upon request, Vhernier; bracelet, $205, Crislu; thin bracelet and wide bracelet, price upon request, Penny Preville; twisted bangle, $75, Giles & Brother by Philip Crangi; bracelets, $275 each, Lia Sophia; watch, price upon request, Cartier. On left arm, from wrist: Bracelet, $455, Philippe Audibert; bangle, price upon request, Bulgari; bracelet, $105, Roxanne Assoulin for Lee Angel; bracelet, price upon request, Tous; bracelet, price upon request, Cassis; studded bangles, $50 each, Giles & Brother by Philip Crangi; black bangles, $4.99 for 12, Three Muses Inspired Clothing; bangle, $205, Crislu; bangle, $3995, Penny Preville.

Pearl Next Door Dress,

$1295, Phi. Necklaces, from top: Pearl-and-chain necklace, $1488, pearl-and-safety-pin necklace, $963, Tom Binns; single-strand pearls, price upon request, Mikimoto.

Kim Kardashian Ocean Magazine Preview

While, who doesnt love Kim Kardashian. This post is soely decated to the glorious fashion featured in this celebrity feature for Ocean magazine that was shot at a home Newport beach

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Shoes; Giuseppe Zanotti Ring; Zorab Creation Shirt;PRB Bodysuit; Fredricks of Hollywood Belt: Victoria Tea

Jacket; Masion Martin Margiela Skirt; H&M Ring; Zorab Creations Belt; PRB Necklace; Vivi+Vivi Lock Ness Longer Necklace; London Manori Shoes; Davis by Ruthie Davis

Skirt; Thread Social Top; Mariella Burani

Mugler for Beyonce

In this month's Marie Claire, Beyonce is featured in a few of the 58 costumes Thierry Mugler designed for her world tour. Beyonce lured Mugler out of retirement (he quit couture in 2003) after seeing his work in the "Superheroes" exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In addition to outfitting Beyonce the designer icon serves as her creative advisor weighing in on choreography, lighting and sets say Mark Healy of Marie Claire.

Thierry Mugler's team: assistant and Project Runway alum Chris March (right) and director of style Yves Pagan.

Vintage Mugler stunners waited in the wings

Check out the below photos taken by noted photographer Gilles Bensimon.

Jacket, bodysuit, thigh-highs, and shoes, Thierry Mugler for Beyoncé; earrings, bracelet, ring, and anklet, Lawrence Vrba for Thierry Mugler.

Mugler says his costumes were inspired by the words feminine, free, warrior, and fierce.

The Other Solange

Yellow gold and diamond ring, Solange Azagury-Partridge, price upon request, at Solange Azagury-Partridge, NYC ****DIES**** Seriously

Que Chulaaaaa!

Recently while watching an amazing documentary on Marc Jacobs on the IFC channel, he mention the mixing of hard with soft, flowy with punk...and I was inspired. Since, I have been mixing up my style somewhat. Ive never been a punk type of girl however I've been mixing punk chic pieces with other more delicate items and the result is eclectic and unique. A great example of this idea is the above Glam Rock dress at Forever 21. The pink tool lining makes it sweet and delicate but if you add a studded belt it gives you an edge... LOVE

I came across this sterling silver cuff by Beverly Cole for Que Chula for $350. It was featured last month in Elle magazine and would be a great piece to add to my collection and I'm sure your collection as well and is available at quechulastyle.com

Eluxury.com is saying Goodbye

This will come as a shock to most of you. Online LVMH-owned e-tailer eLuxury.com will be closing its retail operation. eLuxury, known for high end designer handbags, including Louis Vuitton, will be transitioning its site into an online magazine focusing on luxury markets. The doors to the retail operation will close and a spokeswoman from LVMH claimed this transition is because many of the brands eLuxury sells have developed their own online presences. According to The luxe chronicles, there might be another reason : Despite having the kind of unprecedented access to some of the most desirable luxury and fashion merchandise in the world and the kind of financial heft and expertise only a luxury empire of LVMH’s magnitude can deploy, they never became the premiere destination for online luxury shopping they were once destined to become.The website sold brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior, Fendi and others. While it's sad to see eLuxury go, if you want to shop on the site, now is the time. The discounts are deep, the Dolce & Gabbana halter dress shown at right was $3,670 but is now $734. You can shop now through June 26.

Delicious Leggings!

Ok so apparently I am very late posting this...trust me, if I would have saw these I would have worn them every single day this week. I recently became obsessed with leggings..late again but, I just never wanted regular plain boring leggings. I studded a pair of plain black legging last weekend I will post soon, but my ADD is kicking in and I'm getting off the subject. These Fierce and fabulous Black Milk leggings designed James Lillis of Too Many Tights, Rock my entire world!!!!! I don't need them now, I need them RIGHT NOW! Shown above; Cages ($120), Spidermans ($120) and Spartans ($50)

Hi, my name is Saroya and I LOVE Sample Sales!

This is the best time of the year, when designers and retailers rid themselves of extra merchandise that didn't move seasons prior. Its a fashionista's Christmas! So, if you're like me you have a busy weekend ahead! Best advice I can give you, wear leggings and a tank top you may need to strip down and try things on in the open. Wear comfortable shoes *Fabulous*, but comfortable that offer easy slip off action. Pack your patience and the elbow to rib cage works well when snagging the last pair of Jimmy Choo's in your size. Take no prisoners ladies! Happy Shopping!

Date:June 2, 2009 - June 5, 2009

Time:

June 2-5 T-F 11am-7pm

Address:41 West 57 Street (5-6 Avenues) 5 Floor New York, New York

212.935.2670

The 411:

Couture & Designer Sample Sale featuring ... Gucci...YSL Gianfranco Ferre .. Chacok .. Galliano .. Tricot Chic Class Just Black and White .. Just Cavalli by Roberto Cavalli,Versace

By popular demand, couture & designer sample sale from 2009’s Summer, Spring and Fall collections at 80% off retail prices has been extended. With more new merchandise and at reduced prices...Spend $500 or more & take an additional 15% off.

Great selection with hundreds of dresses,skirts, tops, pants, jackets, accessories, sunglasses and so much more in all sizes! Full fitting rooms will be available. Sizes: 38–48.

With New Fall and Pre-Fall merchandise including leather, suede, and shearling coats and jackets.

Cash, Mastercard, Visa and American Express accepted. All sales final.

From: LazarShopping

Date: June 4th and 5th

Time: 10am- 7pm

Address: 12 W. 57th street between fifth and sixth avenue. Suite 807. www.boutiqueon57.com

Chanel, jimmy Choo, Valentino, Roberto Cavalli...... Ready to wear shoes handbags and jewelry starting at $5. Gowns starting at $195 and shoes starting at $145.

Date: Friday June 5th and Saturday June 6th

Time: F( 9am -5:30pm) S(9am-3pm)

Address: 260 fifth Avenue between 28th & 29th Street.

Diane Von Furstenberg resort and early spring collections. Tanks for $20 skirts and pants for $80 and dresses at $125.

Credits* yumi kim & http://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/