MET Costume Institute Gala 2009

So I know every blogger in the world posted photos of Monday night's "The Model As Muse: Embodying Fashion" Costume Institute Gala at New York's Metropolitan Museum. However, heres the best thing, I decided to post only my very favorites though it was sooo hard, because I loved so many of the fashion choices. Let me just say in advance, Rihanna was my favorite. I know alot of people didnt "get it" but I just saw it as FIERCE. This was a costume event so my favorites were more people who wore outfits that you wouldnt wear to say the cocktail hour. I mean, if you're going to be a bear you mind as well be a grizzly! Here they are in no particular order.....

1. Sasha for Giambattista Valli 2. Dree Hemingway for Alexander Wang 3. Lily Donaldson for Narciso Rodriguez 4. Anja rubik for Balmain 5. Sessilee Lopez for Zac Posen 6. Alek Wek for Ungaro

7. Miranda Kerr wearing Jil Sander

Costume Gala Drama

"Its an Alaïa" "An a-What-a?" "An Alaïa! Its like a really important designer!" -Cher (Alicia Silverstone), Cluless

Seven models were to wear outfits by Azzedine Alaïa to tonight’s Costume Institute party to celebrate the opening of the “Model as Muse” exhibit, but Alaia has asked them not to wear the dresses. And some of the models, including Naomi Campbell, have decided not to attend the party because the designer’s work is not in the exhibition. A spokeswoman for Campbell said this afternoon: “As Naomi has been the muse of Azzedine Alaïa for 23 years, she feels she doesn’t want to attend unless she can represent his work.” Dresses were also made for Linda Evangelista and Stephanie Seymour. It’s unknown if they plan to attend the gala. As anyone who follows fashion knows, Alaia has a long and special association with models. At the start of her career, Campbell lived with Alaia, whom she calls Papa, and Seymour and her husband Peter Brant stay with the designer when they’re in Paris. It’s hard to separate their careers—and bodies—from Alaia’s fashion. And they are not the only models associated with Alaïa. There’s Marie-Sophie Wilson, Veronica Webb, Farida Khelfa and Tatjana Patitz. Nonetheless, apart from one photograph, by Gilles Bensimon of Elle, Alaia’s work has no place in the Met’s exhibition. At least in terms of fashion, the 80s is mainly represented by clothing from designers like Versace and Armani, and there’s no elaboration of Alaïa’s relationship with models. Alaïa said in a telephone interview this morning that he was not fully informed by the Met about the subject of the show, nor was he invited to attend the opening. He had made dresses for the models, at their request, but last week, when it became clear to him that his work was not in the exhibition, he asked the models not wear the dresses. “It would have been silly to have seven girls wearing my dresses at the party and not have anything of mine in the exhibit,” he said. He blamed the omission not on the Met’s chief costume curator Harold Koda, but rather on Anna Wintour, the editor in chief of Vogue, who organizes the party. “She has too much power over this museum,” he said. (Alaïa has had very little presence in Vogue in the last 15 years.) He also conveyed his displeasure to Marc Jacobs, whose company is sponsoring the event, in a telephone call on Saturday. Reached this morning, Koda said that Wintour has no involvement in Costume Institute shows. He said Alaïa had not been asked to loan garments for this particular exhibit, despite his history with models, because the curators didn’t believe the designer would agree to participate in a group show. Koda added that he hopes to someday have a one-man exhibition of Alaïa’s fashion — provided the Met changes its policy about monographic shows of living designers. At the press preview for the exhibit this morning, Jacobs said, referring to his call from Alaia: “He’s very upset. Azzedine is a great friend of mine. I admire him so much… He’s had a huge influence on the way women are shaped, the way women look. I do think he’s one of the greatest influences. I’m really sad that he’s not part of this exhibition.” *Article Courtesy of New York Times* HOWEVER....Here's Naomi arriving at the after party in Versace, WORKKK!

When Bad Things Happen to Good Sample Sales

So everyone who has a heartbeat heard about the Jimmy Choo Sample sale in Chelsea. It just got way too big for itself and I decided early on that I wouldnt be attending, my boxing gloves are in the shop. The wait was around four hours. I think you might do just as well heading to the Jimmy Choo outlet and without the wait. Whether you got a good deal at the depended on if you were willing to wear used shoes. Inside, there was a decent-sized selection nicely distributed between sizes. If you buy one pair, you pay $250; two go for $480; three for $630; and if you buy four, they're $200 each. However! Used shoes are only $75 ($175 for boots.) The downside is that some of them are seriously damaged—we spotted a pair of sandals missing a giant iridescent medallion on one side—so be prepared to dig for the ones that only have scuffed soles.

Bags run on a similar system: $400 for small ones, $500 for mid-sized, $600 for large, and an extra $200 if they're made from an exotic animal like a crocodile or a mink. Damaged or worn bags cost $150, but none were found that seemed to fit that description.

Rachel Roy+Macy's= Money left over after shopping for Starbucks!

Good news for all of you budget fashionistas! Rachel Roy is launching a line of clothing in Macy's. Rachel by Rachel Roy. That will officially drop in August 2009. Think “swank crepe jumpsuits, studded skinny jeans, velvet mini-dresses, faux fur gilets, painterly print tunics, zippered sheaths, cozy snap front cardis, bejeweled tees, quilted shoulder bags, graffiti print pumps, sequin clutches, floral booties, chain-strewn boyfriend blazers, elegant puffers and purple patent wingtips,” adds Vogue UK. With clothing priced at $59 to $299 and shoes from $79 to $199, Roy’s Macy’s line will be contending with retailers like H&M, Urban Outfitters, and Topshop when it comes to price points. RIGHT up my alley! I've heard the quality is great, which is a huge deal to me. It's sort of punk chic. I am quite pleased by the preview, I absolutely adore the jewelry! Amazing rings. See for yourself! ******************Thanks to the rockstars over at http://www.trenddoll.com for the photo!

Big Sexy Hair

I have big hair, big eyes, big lips, big boobs, big hips. I'm not small. I'm just not a small girl. I'm a big girl and its all about *FABULOUS* - Kimora Lee Simmons

OMFG! (Cheap Monday's, well Sunday)

While walking along 34th street I passed by Bebe, and in the window I see this fabulous yet familiar belt in the window. I've mentioned previously that I am completely obsessed with Balmain. And this is just the fix I need!

*Now available!* Click here to purchase

So now I'm on a mission to recreate the less expensive version of the line, stay tuned!!!

Must Have Scents...

CHANCE EAU Fraiche, the newest incarnation of the unexpected fragrance, now takes on a sparkling freshness. The unexpected floral bursts with a lightness and zest as notes of citrus, Water Hyacinth and Jasmine Absolute are highlighted and energized with woody notes of Amber of Patchouli and Fresh Vetiver. Ive never been a fan of Chanel perfume, it just wasn't my style. Chanel number 5 reminded me of moth balls. HOWEVER, Chanel being in my top five of favorite designers I was so pleased to have smelled Chance, by Chanel. It is AMAZING and there hasn't been a time when I've worn it and hadn't received compliments. Seriously at least three. I purchased mine during a Juicy spree in Bloomingdales, those damn sales people in the perfume section got me, but I was soooo glad they did! Though i have a fairly large collection of perfume, if I had to choose a signature scent I would one hundred percent go with Chance.

Collection Perfection *Balmain*

Ready to wear? Try ready to LIVE IN!!!! There hasnt been a collection in a very long time that I have completely LOVED every single item. I am obsessed with balmains shoulder action. I need something, I might have to invest some time in a D.I.Y project or atleast a good tailor.....have a look...