Favorites Of The Day

This is just too darn cute!

Catherine Malandrino
"Bustier With Shell Embroidery"
Available at Catherine Malandrino

Now I wouldn't wear these because I don't think I could wear them comfortably or otherwise. But for all of you who can, go for it!

Celine
"Graffiti Print Cut-Out Sandals"
Available at Biondini

And I'm just lovin this bag. The color, the detail, the everything!

Henry Beguelin
"Zande"
Available at Shirise

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Outside of the fact that this bag has got it's great construction going on for it, it's got really great looks too.

Chloe
"Heloise Hobo Bag"
Available at Net-a-Porter

Now here's a refreshing change to all the plain old trench coats you ever had. This one is not only sleek but it's stylish too. Who wouldn't want to be caught in the rain in this?

Celine
"Silk Drawstring Trench"
Available at Net-a-Porter

I heart these Jimmy Choos!

Jimmy Choo
"Seattle Sheen Leather Sandal"
Available at Jimmy Choo

"A conservative is a man who sits and thinks, mostly sits."---Woodrow Wilson

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Favorites Of The Day

Who wouldn't love this alternative to our BIG, OVER SIZED, Hobo bags. A little wristlet! Just big enough for your lipstick and id's. I love it.

Yves Saint Laurent

"Wristlet"

Available Spring 2009 at Yves Saint Laurent

Talk about my style, this necklace is totally my style. You've got the smaller squares give way to the bigger squares. Trust me YOU WILL SEE MORE NECKLACES MADE ON THIS STYLE IN SPRING 2009!

Herve Van der Straeten

"Square Details Necklace"

Available Spring 2009 at Vivre

These boots are just on point! You know how you see something and it immediately catches your attention and causes you to do a double take? These boots did that to me. So you know I had to find out the who, where, what, and why of the situation.

Celine

"Suede Knee High Boot"

Available at Net-A-Porter

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Avant Garde Fashion For Sale, Really Retro

After the international fashion week dust settles, those craving a taste of iconography needn't look any further than Christie's. On October 30, the auction house will host a retrospective auction of iconoclastic design. Resurrection: Avant-Garde Fashion, an extensive collection of 20th century fashion previously held in private hands, will be sold in London at the South Kensington saleroom. The auction includes items from designers from the 1960s to the 1990s who challenged cherished norms with new materials and innovative ways of cutting fabric. Pieces by Pierre Cardin, Paco Rabanne, André Courrèges, Rudi Gernreich, Ossie Clark, Vivienne Westwood, Norma Kamali, Azzedine Alaia, Gianni Versace and Issey Miyake will all go on the block.

Whether it's the pop art influence or the revival of architectural couture, the collection offers over 250 pieces of apparel, accessories and jewels. Estimates range from £500 to £10,000. Key items include Rabanne's aluminum riveted plate dress, Cardin's space age bubble cape and a rare gold leather evening dress from Versace. Expect a bidding war.

Highlights include:

• A full-length Chanel coat, featured in the Chanel campaign in 2000 (estimate: £350-£450)

• A group of long-sleeved silk Marc Jacobs and Alexander McQueen blouses worn in a show and featured on a Telegraph Magazine cover (estimate: £400-£600)

• Two Chanel suede and tweed bags which were gifts from Karl Lagerfeld (estimate: £450-£750)

• A Marni Multi-colour wool dress (estimate: £150-250)

• A Ralph Lauren gold and black jewelled jacket (estimate: £300-500)

• A blue wool dress by Roland Mouret. This was Erin’s own “Galaxy” dress; the It dress of 2005 (estimate: £200-400)

• A red jersey sleeveless dress by Diane von Furstenburg (estimate: £200-400)

• A white fur bolero jacket by Matthew Williamson (estimate: £200-400)

• A Mulberry “Roxanne” large red tote bag (estimate: £300-500)

• A large Louis Vuitton hold-all (estimate: £300-500)

• A dramatic printed chiffon gown by John Galliano (estimate: £400-600)

• A chocolate leather jacket by Celine (estimate: £300-500)

You don't have to be present to bid. What a great opportunity provided you can stand the bidding wars. The catalog for the sale will be available 3 weeks prior to October 30th and you can order it online right now at Christie's.

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