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This is a classy shoe. True to Ralph Lauren's enduring style. It's the right height and I'm liking the placement of the buckle on the ankle.

Ralph Lauren
"Pasha Platform Sandal"
Available at Ralph Lauren

Go on girl! This jumpsuit says, "If ya' don't like me so what!, cause I'm here. Oh, and did I mention that I'm sexy too." A zip down the front, two breast pockets, pockets on the legs, and snap legged cuffs. This girl is workin it too! Simply fab!

BeBe
"Strapless Jumpsuit"
Available at BeBe

What a showstopper. Alright, Gucci! I see you! This bag is a definite buy for me. It is just too **** cute. Kinda nostalgic too.

Gucci
"Mini Convertible Bag"
Available at Saks Fifth Avenue

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This is a very versatile, and stylish belt. It's durable with it's artsy buckles and leather. Taken care of properly, this one will be around for a while so it will be well worth the investment.

Ralph Lauren
"Slim Leather Concha Belt"
Available at Ralph Lauren

I have got to get this scarf as an investment piece for Lexie. Although there are dozens of his scarfs that are equally as beautiful. You should always have at least one. Scarfs are an accessory that will never go out of style and a good one will last forever.

Emilio Pucci
"Cancello Large Silk Twill Scarf"
Available at Bloomingdale's

This picture doesn't do these gladiators half the justice they are due. They are exquisitely made. The detail on them is second to none I have seen thus far. I don't want to say any names however, there are at least three more designers with gladiators that are up to the knee and they don't even touch the masterful design of this shoe. (2 of the other designers cost significantly more!) Now, if you only get one pair of Gladiators this season please consider these.
They are well made, they even have a zipper shaft. The buckles are carefully placed in the right areas, and the little chains and studs are all placed perfectly. A whole lot of thought went into this shoe. It definitely shows. Well made product. Great Job Juicy!

Juicy Couture
"Lavish To-The-Knee Gladiators"
Available at Neiman Marcus

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Fashion Week ---The 8th and Final Day

Ralph Lauren!, Chaldo Ralph Ricci!, Stephen Burrows ! Well, I guess they did save some of the best for last! As usual these men did their collective thing on the last day of Fashion Week. Although they had stellar performances it may not be enough to make up for the poor performances we saw earlier this week. We still thank God for the fact that they will be judged on their individual performances. So here are 3 of Fashion Week's saving graces!

Ralph Lauren Fall 2009

Ralph Lauren

Chaldo Ralph Ricci Fall 2009

Chado Ralph Ricci

Stephen Burrows Fall 2009

Stephen Burrows

And that ladies and gents is a wrap!

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Exquisite

Ralph Lauren
"Sabine Silk Faille Sandal"
Available at Ralph Lauren

I know of at least two people that are going to be playing some serious keep away with this bag.

Anthropologie
"Zois Bellflower Bag"
Available at Anthropolgie

Did Manolo mention Spring? Aahh!, yes they did! I heard them!

Manolo Blahnik
"Patchwork D'Orsay"
Available at Neiman Marcus

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This bag is definitely on my list but getting it off my list is what is posing a little obstacle. Oh well, that's what Vision Boards are for! This beautiful bag is by none other than Ralph Lauren.

Ralph Lauren
"The Crocodile Ricky Bag"
Available at Ralph Lauren

A grey dress that can actually be a little black dress. It's classy yet uncomplicated. It's also on sale!

FCUK
"Show Girl Knit Dress"
Available at FCUK

How cute are these? Love the detailing from the heel to the ankle.

Rupert Sanderson

"Lizard Mary Janes"
Available at Brown's

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Wear them with caution ladies!

Ralph Lauren
"Phelps Suede Boots"
Available at Ralph Lauren

This bag is just like other bags made on this order.........or is it? You'll get a nice surprise when you examine this bag. It's design is well thought out. Not your ordinary bag at all.

Marc By Marc Jacobs
Dr. Q Riz
Available at E-Luxury

Too sexy! This little number says: "I'm classy, sexy, and intelligent and if you say the magic words I may just talk to you a little while.".

Alice & Olivia
"Grecian Pleated Dress"
Available at Net-A-Porter

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LeBron James Hosts Ralph Lauren's Fashion Week Party

LeBron James sported Ralph Lauren duds to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, and now the NBA star is confirming his committment to the brand. James and Ralph Lauren will host an evening of cocktails and shopping to support the LeBron James Family Foundation on Wednesday, September 10 to coincide with New York's Fashion Week.

James' foundation aims to empower children to be physically fit, academically focused and environmentally aware, while also striving to help single parent families succeed. Gift cards in denominations of $500 or $1,000 will be available to support the cause. That's the power of the pony!

From Fashion Week Daily

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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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Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren's Spring 2008 Collection, a campaign was created to compliment the preppy-chic look that’s taking over the fashion world by storm. To raise intrigue over the collection, the fashion house has released a series of how-to videos, such as How to Tie a Bow Tie, How to Layer, and How to Cuff your Pants. They’ve even launched their own Rugby video channel on YouTube.
RL offers both men and women’s wear, the pieces bringing to mind images of private schools and riding gear. For the men, the palette is toned down a little, but for the ladies, the more vibrant, the better!
Joining designers like Andre 3000, whose new line Benjamin Bixby mixes the quirky yet put-together, Ralph Lauren’s collection includes tailored pieces like shrunken blazers and vests as well as high-waisted trousers (there are a lot of mixed feelings about those!), madras, bow-ties and suspenders.
If you’re ready to channel Annie Hall, then take a browse through the collection and examine the print campaigns to find out how even women can look adorable in menswear inspired looks. Trousers held up by suspenders become Indiana-Jones chic when paired with a pale Fedora. (ralphlauren)

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Top for My Jeans

All I want is a nice top to go with some jeans. I'm not very picky, demanding or even hard to please. Seriously, I'm REALLY NOT hard to please at all. I'm just not going to put on any body's top made anyway! I like my tops pretty, structured, practical, sophisticated.......synonyms like that. So I had to go to my reliable "Ralph Lauren." After looking for a while I picked out this "Emmaline Shirt." It's got the puffed the sleeves that are in this season. I can deal with the color. It's got a button down front. Fairly easy to take care of. What's not to like? I saw this "Equestrian Polo" and everything was right once again in my world! Classic polo shirt---I can accessorize it or not. Regular care, I can deal with this. Then I saw this grey Nanette Lepore "Love Triangle" top. It's silk and you have to get it dry cleaned but it's worth it. It's got little bead embellishment along the side, front. Things just mat be lookin' up. You can find it at Nordstrom's.

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Stylish Little Boyz

I promised you I'd do a piece for boys and here it is. Not a moment too soon. Who else but Ralph Lauren is going to keep our little men looking good in the time for spring, the "Striped Team Polo." (pictured at left) It's a sporty short-sleeved polo, with their signature cross-mallet-and-crown-crest embroidered at the chest. You can pair it with a nice pair of jeans or Ralph Lauren's "Andrew Chino Pants" or even their "Roundhill Twill Short." They all come in boys 2-7. The next selection is also by Ralph Lauren. It's his "Chino Suit" and boy is it ever cute. It's two pieced, impeccably tailored and it even has a lapel pocket for his hankie. Entirely too cute! I can see a little man walking around in this!





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Catalog Crazy

Okay, you know how you recieve all those catalogs, magazines and whatever else in the mail pertaining to fashion? This week I've got some pretty good looks out of them. Let's start with Spiegel. They are having their final winter sale. They have a couple of good looks in there too! Like this wide-legged pants suit. It's cute and smart and affordable. They also have a yellow blouse and gray skirt in there that are from their spring collection. The other catalog that caught my attention is the Victoria's Secret. Now Victoria's Secret always has some really qute things. Brook's Brothers has got some really neat deals going on now too. This white dress over at Ralph Lauren. It's a Blue Label and it's called the Lex Cotton Voile Dress. Qute, isn't it!

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