There's A Countdown For Men Too

I was brutally yelled at by a dear friend and avid reader of the blog that I must not forget to mention the various Menswear Fashion Week. As we all know some of the best ideas in women's fashion are inspired by the ensembles that men don on a daily basis. So guys, enjoy your fashion week{s}

Men's Fashion Week

Milan

Saturday June 21st 2008

12:00p COSTUME NATIONAL HOMME
2:30p JIL SANDER
3:30p MISSONI
4:15p BURBERRY PRORSUM
6:30p VERSACE
7:30p EVISU

Sunday June 22nd 2008

9:00a BOTTEGA VENETA
11:00a GIANFRANCO FERRE
12:00p ROBERTO CAVALLI
1:00p SALVATORE FERRAGAMO
2:00p VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
2:45p ANTONIO MARRAS
3:30p EMPORIO ARMANI
4:15p ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
7:00p PRADA

Monday June 23rd 2008

12.00 GUCCI
3:30p MOSCHINO
5:30p ALESSANDRO DELL’ACQUA

Tuesday June 24th 2008

9:00a MARNI
10:00a ICEBERG
11:00a DSQUARED2
12:00p FENDI
12:45p ETRO
1:45p CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION
3:30p GIORGIO ARMANI
5:30p ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA
6:30p BELSTAFF

Paris

Thursday June 26th 2008

2:30p LOUIS VUITTON
5:00p JEAN PAUL GAULTIER
6:00p YOHJI YAMAMOTO
8:00p DRIES VAN NOTEN

Friday June 27th 2008

10:00a JUNYA WATANABE
12:00p THIERRY MUGLER
1:00p KRIS VAN ASSCHE
15.00 KENZO
4:00p COMME DES GARCONS HOMME
6:00p GIVENCHY
8:30p JOHN GALLIANO

Saturday June 28th 2008

2:00p ANN DEMEULEMEESTER
6:00p EMANUEL UNGARO
8:00p HERMÈS
9:00p RAF SIMONS

Sunday June 29th 2008

11:00a LANVIN
2:00p DIOR HOMME
5:00p PAUL SMITH
7:00p AGNÈS B.

**Images courtesy of Men's Style.com

I Have Officially Begun My Countdown...

Fall Haute Couture

Monday June 30th, 2008

2:30p CHRISTIAN DIOR
5:00p ANNE VALERIE HASH
7:30p GIORGIO ARMANI PRIVÉ

Tuesday July 1st 2008

11:00a CHANEL
2:00p-6:00p MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA
2:30p CATHY PILL
3:30p CHRISTIAN LACROIX
7:00p GIVENCHY

Wednesday July 2nd 2008

1:00p ELIE SAAB
2:00p-6:00p MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA
2:30p JEAN PAUL GAULTIER
6:00p VALENTINO

Thursday July 3rd 2008

4:00p MAURIZIO GALANTE

**Images courtesy of New York Magazine

I Spy With My Little Eye...

A STRIKING RESEMBLANCE

While getting things together for another post, I happened to notice Christian Louboutin's Passementerie Open Toe {And it's closed toe variation} Pump from his Pre-Fall collection bared a striking connection with the dress from Fall 2007 Christian Dior Haute Couture Collection. Could it be inspriation? Or maybe I have finally died and went to style heaven. {Actually, I think it's a little bit of both} At any rate, I'm trying to chase someone down to buy me that shoe!!!

**Passementerie Open-Toe Pump @ Neiman Marcus
***Dress from Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall 2007

Stylish Dresses

I am madly in love with dresses. The allure of a well made, stylish dress is irresistible to me. Dresses look good on me, and I like the way I look in them. They are the epitome of femininity. I don't need one to make me feel like a W-O-M-A-N however, a dress sure solidifies my point! Out of all the gifts someone could ever give me, believe me when I say a well-made dress, of my choosing will get you noticed. Take this little number from The Christian Dior Line, Spring 2008. Would someone please tell me, what is not to love about this dress? First of all it's definitely inspired by a vintage 1920's or 1930's. Sleeveless, almost like a tunic, with a asymmetrical hemline. And the color orange is outstanding. Look at this tan dress also from Christian Dior's Ready to wear line. The top of the dress is sleeveless. That gives way to some artistry around the bust line. Then the fitted sheath, with a flowing hemline puts the final punctuation on this magnificent work of art.--- "Authentic spirituality awakens the soul, reconnects us with the sacred, and fills us with the passion of life. Spiritual development is not about religious rituals and practices; it is about waking up to the wonder of life." - David N. Elkins ---Lovin life, truthis

Timeless Handbags

Okay, I bought my first designer handbag when I was in the 9th grade and I have been in love with well made designer bags every since. It was a blue Gucci , with the monogram, and a red white & blue ribbon in the center, a sort of button with the Gucci label in it, which nobody can seem to believe I bought when I did! (I'm not tellin!, not even the name of the bag!) One Fashionista that I know asked me about that bag and I knew immediately that this person knows her stuff! My next bag was a Coach, black, with a little black coach tag hanging. My next was my absolute favorite, Louis Vuitton. So went my upward love of handbags (started not a moment too soon!) I learned that Louis Vuitton was founded in 1854 and was the hallmark of style and craftmanship. I also learned that it was the creme de la creme, the best of the best when it came to craftmanship. So that's what I'll focus on today. There is something to be said for those individuals who can buy an item today knowing that it will never go out of style. Not only is it satisfying, it makes it easy for you to approach all of your shopping in "investment mode." You should buy all of your clothing, shoes, jewlery, everything from someone who can bring you both style and fashion. And I mean "BRING IT." Let's take a look at some current styles of Louis Vuitton Bags. For Louis Vuitton's Handbag collection: Palemo Pm and Palemo GM are two bags that are classics. In the luggage line Alzier, Bisten and Cotteville are classics. So there you have it, the first three designers that I bought my handbags from way back in ....(I'm still not tellin!) Which were the top 3 designers of the moment and arguably today. For all you Fashionista's out there here's a list of some other popular hand bag sites: http://www.balenciaga.com/ http://www.burberry.com/ http://www.chanel.com/ http://www.chloe.com/ http://www.christiandior.com/ http://www.hermes.com/ http://www.jimmychoobags.com/ Of all the people in the world...NOT ONE...is more PRECIOUS, LOVED AND DESERVING...than YOU. Lovin Life, Truthis