Douglas Hannant

Douglas Hannant designs clothes that women want PERIOD. FINALLY! There is someone who just knows instinctively and intuitively, exactly what I like to wear. I have never seen a designer be so absolutely clear cut and accurate when it comes to what I want to wear. I feel like I can let out a collective sigh for all womankind! His designs say Sexy, Sophisticated, Laid Back, Modern, Romantic without skipping a beat on style! His clothes remind me of vintage CoCo Chanel, and Bill Blass, Valentino with a twist that's all his. You know clothes that were and are MADE. He is the one to watch for sure. Simply put, Hannant knows how to dress a woman!

Douglas Hannant, a native of Illinois, relocated to New York City in 1988 after having earned a Fine Arts degree from Missouri State University. His education continued at the Fashion Institute of Technology where his inherent design talent and affinity for luxury quickly became apparent. After graduating from FIT, he had several stints in visual display before launching his first collection in the fall of 1996.

I SMELL A CFDA AWARD SO STRONGLY IT STINKS. (In a good way of course) As a matter of fact you get The F*Word Award for Outstanding Style In Women's Clothing, period, handsdown, and NOBODY can ever take that away from you Mr. Hannant.

His Fall 2008 and his Resort 2009 Collections have yielded some of his best work yet. (Although his previous Collections are equally as beautiful).

Have a look at Douglas Hannant's work, we think you'll like them as well as we do. And to you Mr. Hannant, Thankyou for understanding what a Woman Wants!!!

I AM IN lOVE WITH THIS MAN!!!

Douglas Hannant at the Spring 2008 Ready To Wear Show

Resort 2009

This man is gonna make me cry! He knows me! He really knows me!

From The Fall 2008 Collection

Simply Beautiful!!!

Too, much class, too much style. Did I tell you I like Mr. Hannant? Finally the man of my dreams. The man I am not ashamed to say: "I'd let him dress me any day!" Forget Modesty.

"We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have."--- Frederick Keonig

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Jackets For All @ Bottega

At Bottega Veneta, Tomas Maier chose the jacket as the star of the show for Spring/Summer 2009. Which lets me know that menswear next spring will be nice, easy and lax {when relax meets chill} with fabrics that were unstructured, loose and comfortable bursting forward with cool cottons, crisp hues and a laidback sense of style.The silhouettes also appeared to be a homage to the late Yves Saint Laurent and his vision of Parisian masculinity: wide-shouldered, double-breasted jackets paired with roomy white cotton trousers kept the look neat yet comfortable.

"We arrived at this collection by thinking quite literally about a day in the life of a contemporary man," says Maier.

**Images courtesy of Mens Style.com

I Want Grey's Ant Pants... NOW!!!

**Pictured are Grey Ant's High Waisted Six Pocket & Welt Jeans

I have a thing for huge pants. It's almost like my obsession with humungo-purses. Oversize things grab my attention a lot better than brightly colored things for several reasons, the person who decides to don something of that size must have balls. {Not everyone will agree with the choice} Must be prepared to lose something, be it a shoe or car keys. And finally, are truly in touch with classic style.

My covet(s) of the moment happen to be a pair of Grey Ant Welt Jeans that I picked up at a store in L.A. a month ago. These jeans are simply divine and for them to be so large on the other side of they knee, they aren't heavy. The jeans have a slight stretch to them so they flatter your body quite well in the tummy area that women love to hate. Go get your magnifying glass out and take a up close and personal look at these ants.

Who's My Sexy Bon-Bon? McQueen Is My Sexy Bon-Bon!

As we all know Men's Fashion Week is taking place as we speak and how befitting that Alexander McQueen show his resort 2009 and spring 2009 menswear collections hand in hand. I guess the devil is truly in the details and Alexander gave us just that this past weekend in Milan. McQueen created chiffon dresses that were dotted with koi and hummingbird detailing. He sent an all-in-one tux down the runway in addition to a beaded number that reminded you of a second skin dress from your favorite Hollywood movies of the 40's and 50's. My fave of the collection though had to be the form fitting black and white side striped tux dress. I never wanted to wear a set of shoulder pads more in my life.

**Images courtesy of Style.com

Like We Didnt Already Know

So this weekend Mitchel Winehouse, Amy Winehouse's father decided to go public and let the world in on his daughters battle with emphysema. Now all things considering that she is 24 {I know girls that have chain smoked for years and emphy-free} and currently battling something that's normally contracted by elderly people at 85 should be a wake up call to the world on the dangers of drug abuse, in addition to smoking.

Mitch told the Daily Mail, that "she's covered in nicotine patches from head to toe... The only thing that can go into her lungs are fresh air. She faces a stark choice - either she sticks to it or she won't sing again."

The 50's inspired bouffant that inspired everyone from Cavalli to Lagerfeld {so much so until the Chanel Fall 2008 campaign looks like Winehouse did the hairstyles herself} is currently undergoing treatment outside of London. My question to my readers are: Do you think she will kick her habit this time or not?

A Look Back: Loub Is Such A Naughty Boy

I decided to take a look back at one of my fav men in the world: Christian Louboutin. In this clip, he shows off some of his designs from his 2007 fall collection and discusses collections past with NY Magazine Fashion Editor Harriet Mays Powell. He talks inspiration, expansion and he snaps Harriet's bra. Enjoy mon amies.

Gucci Fall 2008

I was going through Gucci's line of Fall 2008 Bag's and I was pleasantly surprised to see that they really get it right when it comes to the use of their logo on a consistent basis. They seem to have read my mind when they offered up the various styles in various uses of their logo. I'm a logo person at times but then I just like a bag that is well made and stylish. Gucci never disappoints when it comes to style, selection, and their ability to take a trend and turn it into a classic. I have Gucci bags from when I was in high school that are still fashionable today. (No I'm not tellin' ya' when exactly!) Moving right along......Gucci remains my mainstay. It's the bag I'll reach for 9 times out of ten. I really wasn't rough on my things as a teenager but it is amazing how well my Gucci bags have held up over time. I very rarely let my daughter use them but when she does I don't even worry about them because their so well made. Take a look at a small repensentative sample of Gucci's Fall 2008 Collection.

'babouska' large shoulder bag with single strap, detachable shoulder strap, snap and push lock closure, heart-shaped gucci crest charms, fringe detail, studs, and inside zip and cell phone pockets. mustard leather with mustard suede trim and antique brass hardware.

'joy' medium shoulder bag with double straps, clip closure, D ring detail, and inside pocket.
beige/ebony GG plus with brown/olive/white dégradé web, dark brown leather trim, and light gold hardware.

'hysteria' large tote with double handles, zip-top closure, metal gucci crest detail, side ties, and inside zip, cell phone and pda pockets. dark grape suede with gold hardware.

'babouska' medium top handle bag with double handles, detachable shoulder strap, zip-top closure, heart-shaped gucci crest charms, studs, and inside zip and cell phone pockets.
brown python with brown leather trim and antique brass hardware.


'babouska' large shoulder bag with single strap, detachable shoulder strap, snap and push lock closure, heart-shaped gucci crest charms, fringe detail, studs, and inside zip and cell phone pockets.
beige/ebony crystal GG fabric with brown leather and brown suede trim and antique brass hardware

'hysteria' medium top handle bag with double handles, detachable shoulder strap, magnetic snap closure, metal gucci crest detail, and inside zip, cell phone and pda pockets.
purple python with gold hardware.


'indy' large top handle bag with single handle, detachable shoulder strap, engraved gucci script logo, tassels with bamboo detail, studs, and inside zip and cell phone pockets.
brown python with brown leather trim and light gold hardware.

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Badgley Mischka

Designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka on the runway at the Badgley Mischka Fall 2008 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2008 (Thank you Getty Images)

Badgley Mischka, what's in a name? Well THEY ARE are an American Fashion Label. The two of them met at Parsons (Fabled Design School in New York City). They went on to launch their label "Badgley Mischka in 1988. They also launched a bridal business in 1993. Their Resort 2009 Collection is full of color and vibrancy and it makes you just proud of these these two.

Without further ado, Badgley Mischka, Resort 2009

What more can one say?

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Mmmm! Shoes! (Homer Simpson?)

I was seriously trying to behave myself when I ran across these yummy shoes from Gayle's. After a stern warning from Lexie about accessories, I just had to post these. I feel so mischievous! I'll snack on these while doing a real post! You gotta admit it, Lexie would love these, she might be a little miffed at me, but she would love these! So, it all works out!


Chocolate High Heel Shoe

And you thought Nordstrom's was the place for the shoe-obsessed? Clearly this is a designer shoe that is a fit for anyone with a taste for gourmet chocolate. All shoes are handmade and no two are alike. Shoe measures seven inches long, 5-1/2 inches high and includes the poly purse. NOTE: the "marble" and "cow-pattern" shoes pictured are special order only and require additional production time. All orders take a minimum of 48 hours to produce plus shipping time. Please contact Gayle's if you have further questions.

Glittering Metallic Mules

The next chapter in our chic-footed saga: gold and silver high heel mules. Made of delicious chocolate and covered with edible luster dust, these stunners will be the hit of your next party. All shoes are handmade and no two are alike. Shoe measures seven inches long, 3-1/2 inches tall and includes the poly purse. NOTE: all orders take a minimum of 24-48 hours to produce plus shipping time. Please contact Gayle's if you have further questions.



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