Burberry Biker Spring 2011 Ad Campaign

Burberry have just released their second Spring 2011 ad campaign featuring British model Jourdan Dunn wearing Burberry Biker Leathers which was shot by Mario Testino.

I *Heart* Sample Sales

Heres this week's Sample Sale list, and its a great one, please plan your week and your wallet accordingly!

Barneys New York Warehouse Sale 50-75% Off Retail 

2/28/11 – 3/6/11 • Mon-Fri 10am-9pm, Sat-Sun 10am-7pm

Location: 255 W 17th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave)

Payment Type: Cash/AMEX/VISA/MC 

Selection of the finest designer clothing, shoes + accessories for men, women & children, as well as gifts for the home. 

Jacadi & Petit Bateau Kids - Women's Max Mara Shoes & Clothing Sale 

2/28/11 – 3/8/11 • Mon-Thu 9:30am-7pm, Fri 9:30am-3pm, Closed Sat, Sun 9:30am-7:30pm

Location: 605 5th Ave, 6th Fl (btwn 48th & 49th St) 

Payment Type: Cash/AMEX/VISA/MC 

Featuring boys, girls, ladies apparel, & ladies shoes! This is your final chance store closing. Merchandise prices at up to 80% off retail. New merchandise arriving daily. Also find Women's shoes by Max Mara & Max Mara Sport where shoes are priced $99, boots $149 Reg. $400-$800. Also find a wide selection of Fendi & Tod shoes

Ralph Lauren Home 

2/28/11 • Mon 9am-5pm

Location: Metropolitan North Pavilion, 110 W 19th St (btwn 6th and 7th Ave)

Payment Type: Cash/AMEX/VISA/MC 

Furniture, Lighting, Home Accessories, Decorative Pillows, Gifts, Vintage and Antiques

Hermes Sample Sale 

3/23/11 – 3/27/11 • Wed, Fri, Sat 9am-6pm, Thu 9am-8pm, Sun 1pm-5pm,

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

Payment Type: NO CASH/AMEX/VISA/MC 

Save 70% on bags, scarves, ties, and, leather goods, and other Hermes accessories. 

“You’re Ugly and Your Fucking Bag is Ugly Too.” John Galliano Arrest Update via Racked

According to Racked.com

As further details emerge about John Galliano's arrest in Paris on Thursday, the story, naturally, gets more and more bizarre. (After all, it's fashion.) The latest account we're reading places the incident at fashion industry hangout La Perle—a typical Paris corner cafe/bar in le Marais that's inexplicably become a favorite of the fabulous set over the past five years—and recounts how Galliano may have been tipsy, but actually only insulted a woman's handbag.

An onlooker reports that Galliano was having a drink at La Perle and was in a visibly joyful mood when a couple seated nearby—who, evidently, did not recognize the Dior creative director—mistook him for for a bum and demanded he move away from them.

Sleek Mag reports:

On his joyful “cheers everybody!” the woman and her boyfriend replied “You’re ugly, you’re disgusting, move away from here!” as our eyewitnesses tell us.

Galliano didn’t react to this statement and raised his glass with other bar guests. He then turned around to respond to the lady, saying: “You’re ugly and your fucking bag is ugly too.”

Onlookers say that the woman's boyfriend proceeded to get up and physically threaten Galliano. The two parties continued to hurl insults at each other until the designer calmed down and went off to smoke a cigarette, whereupon the couple phoned the police.

Seriously, this is the best version of the story we've heard all day. Also, that is the best insult we've heard all year. "You're ugly and your fucking bag is ugly too?" We're gonna jot that one down for future use.

Dior Suspends Galliano for Alleged Anti-Semitism

According to the Miami Herald;

PARIS -- Famed fashion house Christian Dior SA suspended creative director John Galliano on Friday after he was detained and accused of an anti-Semitic insult - a bombshell development just days before the catwalks in Paris heat up for fashion week.

The designer vigorously denied wrongdoing and said the suspension was way out of proportion to the cafe dispute, according to his lawyer.

Dior said in a statement it suspended Galliano pending an investigation into an incident in a Paris restaurant on Thursday night.

Paris prosecutors said a couple in the restaurant accused Galliano of making anti-Semitic insults. A police official said Galliano also exchanged slaps with the couple.

The British designer was questioned and released after the incident at the trendy La Perle bar-restaurant in the heart of the Marais district, near Galliano's Paris apartment. The prosecutors and police, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing, say Galliano's blood alcohol level was high.

"The House of Dior confirms, with the greatest firmness, its policy of zero tolerance for any anti-Semitic or racist comments," Sidney Toledano, CEO of Dior Couture, said in the statement.

All this is a blow at a crucial moment for one of fashion's most storied companies. Dior would not comment on whether it would present its collection as planned at the fall-winter 2011-2012 ready-to-wear shows that start in Paris next week.

Critics suggested that Dior had been looking for a way to part with the extraordinary yet temperamental Galliano for some time, and the restaurant spat provided a reason for a break-up.

Galliano's flamboyant personality and over-the-top creations have become synonymous with Dior over his 14-year tenure. He revamped and modernized the image of the house and sent out intricate, imaginative collections with themes ranging from ancient Egypt to Masai tribesmen to 18th-century equestrians.

Known for a razor-sharp tongue and a chameleon style, he charms fashion insiders at the end of each runway show with his puffed-out rooster strut, always in an outrageous costume.

Galliano "modernized Dior and made it more youthful than any of his predecessors. At times his clothes have been confounding.... and at times have been so extraordinarily sexy that it made you wonder how the brand continued to dress France's first ladies and high society," said Dana Thomas, author of "Deluxe: how Luxury lost its luster," an expose of the luxury industry.

French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy is a close friend of the designer, and nearly always makes public appearances in Dior.

"These days I see Dior more on young Russian girls in Saint Tropez than on chic women in Paris, but perhaps that is the goal," Thomas told The Associated Press.

Asked whether she thought Galliano would brave the current controversy and be back at Dior, she said, "No."

Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/02/25/2084878/designer-galliano-detained-in.html#ixzz1F0bH1IZ3

Suit of Armor

I experience Everything

Hold on to Nothing

I become

THE WORLD

Pure Inspiration

Versace Milan Fall 2011

"Donatella plucked one of the most graphic elements from Versace's past to mark this watershed moment".
Here were my favorites;

DVF Launches DIANE Vintage Collection

Inspired by her success in the seventies, Diane pulled twenty archived images and did a little tailoring to suit the beautifully and classically dressed women of 2011. The line is called DIANE, a collection of re-issued vintage prints in classic styles and timeless shapes, as well as updated accessories for the woman on the go. Available for purchase on www.DVF.com and DVF boutiques worldwide, DIANE will debut February 28. Digging into the archives of vintage prints and shapes, the collection includes updated versions of the iconic wrap dress styles as well as new fashion silhouettes. The comprehensive line also includes ready-to-wear accessories, shoes and swimwear. 

Target Relaunches 34 Dresses From Previous Designer Collaborations

Targets series of Go International Designer Collections, are always an exciting event to look forward to. However, with sometime limited supply and outrageous demand clever planning is ultimately mandatory. (There should be an app for that)
This time go round, Target is giving you a second chance at love, by relaunching 34 dresses from 17 previous designer collaborations. Designers; Luella Bartley, Tara Jarmon, Paul & Joe, Behnaz Sarafpour, Proenza Schouler, Libertine, Alice Temperley, Erin Fetherston, Jovovich-Hawk, Rogan, Richard Chai, Jonathan Saunders, Thakoon, Tracy Feith, Rodarte, Zac Posen, and Tucker. Every dress in the collection will be priced under $50 and here are my top favorite must haves.

Behnaz Sarafpour for Target Silk Georgette Lace Dress in Ivory $44.99

Libertine for Target Crepe Dress in Black $44.99

Alice Temperley for Target Crepe Dress in Black $44.99

Zac Posen for Target Wrap Dress in Pink $44.99

Tracy Feith for Target Dress in Hibiscus Print $39.99

Thakoon for Target Printed Tie-Waist Dress in Black/White $39.99

NYFW Fall/Winter 2011: Erickson Beamon

Dancing diamonds and metal workings were displayed at Erickson Beamon's ballerina inspired presentation. Dancers from the Bolshoi Ballet Academy boast signature crystals to embellish headpieces, mask, and statement necklaces at Milk Studios on February 13th.   

Burberry Prorsum Leather Studded Biker Jacket

And I would wear this in a boat!
And I would wear this with a goat...
And I will wear this in the rain.
And in the dark. And on a train.
And in a car. And in a tree.
This is just so amazing you see!

So I will wear this in a box.
And I will wear this with a fox.
And I will wear this in a house.
And I will wear this with a mouse.
And I will wear this here and there.
Say! I will wear this ANYWHERE!


Debuting this Spring, and all over everywhere that counts, Christopher Bailey bring out our insubordinate side, with beautifully crafted leather studded biker jackets. I truly love it in the cream leather shown on Kristen Cavallari for Elle Magazine's, Elle Style A To Zee section where Creative Director Joe Zee displays it as "The Staple" item. Who's staple you may ask, mine of course!

New York Fashion Week Brief *No Strings Attached, Cordless*

Let me start off by saying its Wednesday and it has been a whirlwind, of a week! And not in a good way, however I digress, and refocus thanks to a little September Issue guidance from Ms. Anna Wintour and dearest Andre.

Anyhow, so many shows so little time. I decided to do this fashion week review a little different than I've done them in the past. Instead of having one singular post for each designer showcasing my favorite styles of their complete collection, I will compile them into one posting, that i will continuously update as the shows go on, giving you my most favorite look from my most favorite shows and a small briefing of what to expect, what to look for and how to prepare for this upcoming fall season. Shall we begin?

Hervé Léger by Max Azria

Unexpected and everything you'd imagine in signature Herve Leger style. Basket weaved skirts, and banded tops paired with go-go knee high boots A-line shapes and furturistic cut outs. Appreaing in creamy nuetral fall shades, including a warm carmel, pumpkin-y color.   

Marchesa

"And I dont think youre beautiful, I think you're beyond it"

If ever there were a collection that made you feel as though, love could conquer all, this would be it. Filled with romantic drama, Marchesa collection included, Victorian inspired lace overlays and slightly destroyed silk tulle. "One dress had leather cut into lace, and on another the lace beading was inserted with wire and sat like fantastical metallic flowers on a bodice" according to Meenal Mistry. My heart ultimately stopped for the embroidered floral pattern in crystal, jet and seed pearls.

Jen Kao

This collection just made me smile, for everything as a child that caught my eye. It was a hodgepodge of,  golds, electric colors, sparkles and fringe. Almost like being deep in a ocean surrounded by glo and zebra fish. I enjoyed the golden beaded tights for every look, sultry navy body suiting and fish net tops. 

Anna Watch What did Anna Wintour Wear to fashion Week by Racked

Thanks Racked!

Wednesday Child is Full of Woe

Wednesday is here and Tuesday was such a head spin, who has time to think about a D.I.Y blow dry and it is New York Fashion Week. I came across this little tutorial on fishbone braiding and things of that sort. Chic and easy enough, it took me a few tries but the more messy the better it actually looked! I may need to add this to my signature look!

My try at it.

(please excuse the pimple, lack of makeup, lipgloss, chap stick, ANYTHING! lol rough evening)

*Studded Walk* Balenciaga Studded Shoe Spring 2011