PARIS - FALL 2009 READY TO WEAR

The Fashion Shows in Paris offer a breath of fresh air. There is no way to even compare them to what happened here. They were on their game and they brought their "A" game. Go and take a look at them at Style.com. Often, I say, you can tell who's truly in this game because their current collection is always better than the previous one. Always well thought out right down to the colors and seating in the show area. It's in Paris for goodness sake! We really didn't expect anything outside of excellence.

Andrew Gn / Fall 2009

Versace is the King of Fashion, period. I have my favs like KL, but a Versace Show is just the Creme de la Creme. Any time I can learn from a show, not just the particular textiles, accessories, and colors but the different little nuances that go into a show and the pieces, I'm in heaven!

Versace / Fall 2009

Costume National / Fall 2009

Christian Lacroix / Fall 2009

This dress is exquisite!

Akris / Fall 2009

"If you are never scared, embarrassed or hurt, it means you never take chances."---Julia Soul

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Favorites Of The Day

What a sophisticated little bag!

Juicy Couture
"Tassled Free Style Bag"
Available March 9, 2009 at Juicy Couture

It's cool, laid back, sophisticated, yet casual! It is the perfect little dress for whatev.

Victoria's Secret
"Halter Bra Top Dress"
Available at Victoria's Secret

Ha! I know someone that' going to be so happy! I know my taste is a little off the beaten path but come on, you gotta love these shoes!

Givenchy
"Crossed Strapped Sandals"
Available at Net-a-Porter

"Make vi sable, what without you,might perhaps have never been seen."---Robert Bresson

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Favorites Of The Day

Love, this shoe! It's got a zipper on the heel. The little asymmetrical design got me hooked!

Sergio Rossi
"Back Zip Sandals"
Available at Saks Fifth Avenue

What a clever little sweater!

DKNY
"Fine Cotton Wool Infinity Cozy"
Available at DKNY

Now who's ready for some serious sandals?

Givenchy
"Wedge Shoes With Lacing"
Available at Far Fetch

"Dream the impossible because dreams do come true."---Elijah Wood

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Favorites Of The Day

Now this is a blouse! Leave it to Diane von Furstenberg to bring us this oh, so delicate, yet classy blouse. Can you hear the applause?

Diane von Furstenberg
"Hazelle Top"
Available at Diane von Furstenberg

What a shoe!

Yves Saint Laurent
"Stretch Sandal"
Available at Barneys

Whoa!, Givenchy has found that Vital Black Algae Sap Concentrate restores communication between the skins cells! Really, it's true! Whatever it is it does seem to be working!

Givenchy
"Le Soin Noir"
Available at Sephora

"Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men."---John F. Kennedy

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Favorites Of The Day

Honey Hush! I mean be quiet! Ooohh, this shoe is too hot!

Brian Atwood
"Marielle Satin Pumps"
Available at Net-a-Porter

This coat is not only structurally smart but it's got so much other stuff going on yet it all comes together. From the bell sleeves to the black trim on the pocket, to the cleverly styled collar this coat has got it going on!

Mackage
"JUJU-V"
Available at Mackage

Now you know I need a necklace/charm bracelet. I'm noticing a lot of necklaces lately style like this one. Guess this is one trend to watch.

Givenchy
"Religious Icon Necklace"
Available at Maria Luisa Paris

"Real success is finding your lifework in the work that you love."---David McCollough

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Favorites Of The Day

Another thing to be added to my wish list. I sure hope every body's paying attention. This is my "it" bag of the moment.

Givenchy
"Ivory Leather Top Handle Bag"
Available at Maria Luisa Paris

Head on over to Sak's Fifth Avenue's Sale of 150 gifts for $150.00. I found this neat little Chloe Collection. And you never go wrong with Chloe.

Chloe

"Chloe Holiday Set"

Available at Saks Fifth Avenue

Here's an alternative to the cocktail dress.

Nanette Lepore
"Unveil Me Ruffled Top & Sizzilin Tweed Ruffled Skirt"
Available at Nanette Lepore

"The challenge is to practice politics as the art of making what appears to be impossible, possible."---Hillary Rodham Clinton

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Favorites Of The Day

What a design! This is sure to be one of the "it" bags.

Givenchy
Diane Saddle Bag

Available at Barney's

Allow me to fantasize just a little bit. I've been a really, really good girl this year!

Harry Winston
Sunflower Necklace
Available at Harry Winston

This sweater is really nice. With it's hand knitted flowers and the slim fitting waist it will be a nice addition to your wardrobe.

Rosario de Armenteras
Baby Alpaca Vest
Available Vivre

"I am confirmed in my division of human energies. Ambitious people climb, but faithful people build."---Julia Ward Howe

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Favorites Of The Day

Ok, I'm feelin' this sweater. Plus it purple too! I could see myself wearing it with some grey full-legged pants or a nice knee length leather skirt.

Lutz & Patmos

Metered Cardigan
Available at Lutz & Patmos

That's one well-made coat. It's as beautiful as it is functional.

Nanette Lepore
"Mysterious Coat"
Available at Nanette Lepore

Do I really need a caption for these?

Givenchy
Leather Peep-Toe Black Leather Boot
Available at Shuz Society

"When it is dark enough, you can see the stars.---Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Some Of My Favorite Couture Outer Wear Looks For Fall 2008

I was thinking about who had designed the best looks for this fall and I really couldn't make up my mind exactly who. So then I started to ponder who it was that gave me the best looks and I decided to put them all together. You know what I still can't decide. I would say that they are equally talented but then that would be like someone giving me an onion when I specifically asked for an orange. Needless to say it was a futile effort a on my behalf. But I do know what I like, so here it goes: my likes for the Fall 2008 Couture Season.

This is none other than Karl Lagerfeld for Channel---Fall Couture 2008

A little bit of Fantasy from Christian Dior's Fall Couture Collection 2008

From Anne Valerie Hash's Fall Couture Collection 2008

From Jean Paul Gaultier's Fall Couture Collection 2008

Armani Prive Fall Couture Collection 2008

From Givenchy's Fall Couture Collection 2008

See all this to choose from. Can you decide? I'll just agree to respectfully decline to say who exactly is the best. I will however say that they keep getting better with time.

"Imagianation is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine and at last you create what you will."---George Bernard Shaw

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