Headlines This Week 2/27
February 27, 2009
- Penélope Cruz, in a froth of 60-year-old Paris silk, must have wondered about her vintage Balmain dress when Tim Gunn, ABC’s red-carpet fashion expert, trilled, “It’s really a museum piece.” And what does that make the sexy Ms. Cruz? Anne Hathaway, in a glittering Armani column, looked a little nonplused when Mr. Gunn said to her, “I have to ask you, what actually belongs to you?” The gaffes were as dazzling as the couture clothes and borrowed diamonds. NYTimes.com
- YSL hosted the biggest private art auction in history ended at the Grand Palais in Paris Wednesday night as the final sale of the Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé collection brought the grand total to 373.5 million euros, or $484.6 million. The auction, according to WWD.com, has officially made Paris the art capital of the world.
- Apparently Chanel makes a Segway. As in the preferred mode of transportation of mall security guards. Chanel’s comes complete with the classic 2.55 handbag and matching black quilted-leather mud flaps and handlebars. Top speed is twelve miles per hour. It’s available by special order and the price hasn’t been listed, but as a reference point, know that the Chanel bicycle is $12K. NYMag.com
- You may bristle at the notion of shelling out $540 for a hand-me-down from the LA County Jail, but one look at – no, one touch of – Raquel Allegra’s one-of-a-kind T-shirts may have you rethinking rent, according to DallasNews.com.
- Sienna Miller wasn’t the only star power showing off her design skills at London Fashion Week– Big Love’s Chloe Sevigny also debuted her second collection for Opening Ceremony. The new line, Chloe tells WWD, is a “slight homage” to one of her favorite designers, Miguel Adrover, with dashes of “gay lumberjack,” James Dean, preppy New England and English punk. People.com
Oligo Mixed Tape: NY Fashion Week
February 27, 2009
NY fashion week came and went and for those of us not so lucky to have attended, I have compiled a mixed tape both music and fashion lovers can appreciate. Designer fashion shows are notorious for featuring emerging talent and this time was no different. Big name artists or not, these songs had me struttin’ my stuff all week long. Enjoy!
Badgley Mischka
Beirut “My night with the prostitute from Marseille”
Benhaz Sarfpour
Animal Collective “My girls”
Charlotte Ronson
Puppini Sister “Heart of glass”
Dsquared2
Ella Fitzgerald “Night and Day”
Vena Cava
Cocteau Twins “Beatrix”
Temperley London
Massive Attack “Angel”
Generra
The Ting Tings “We Walk”
Chris Benz
M83 “Graveyard Girl”
Carlos Miele
Max De Castro “Iluminismo”
E. Y. Wada
White Lies “Death”
Trend Report: Sexy Shoulders
February 26, 2009
Ok ladies, bust out those old Denise Austin yoga and pilates DVDs; one-shoulder dresses are in and we must show off those sexy, slender shoulders!
The fabulous thing about this asymmetrical neckline is that it flatters all figures and personalities and adds a subtle hint of sexuality without baring too much.
No matter what your style or occasion, Greek goddess at a dinner soiree, an after 5 look at a cocktail party (catching that co-workers eye you have been secretly crushing on) or a printed pattern on a bohemian temptress, the one-shoulder dress can work for any mood.
Nora Ashkar reports, “A popular look for this one-shouldered style is the Grecian gown, an ideal choice for classic affairs. The loose fabric and the way it drapes over your body will have you feeling like a goddess. If you like to push the envelope a little more, a mini dress is a modern-day interpretation. A little reminiscent of the ’80s, the look is bold and dance floor-ready.”
A sign of the one-shoulder’s popularity? It has been one of the most applauded looks on the red carpet, not to mention being spotted at history making events, in 2009. Our First Lady made headlines and swore in this trend looking oh, so elegant at the Inaugural Ball in her ivory Swarovski crystal embellished gown designed by New York designer Jason Wu.
To revamp those old dresses that have been buried in the back of your closet, try cinching the waist with a belt or pinning on floral accessories or even adding some bling. My personal favorite is a one-shoulder dress with a bubble hem. So comfy and classy!
So what did we learn fashionistas?
Stretch, tone and slim those arms into Spring shape to sport those sexy shoulders in your fave one-shoulder swag.
XOXO
