Favorites Of The Day

What a sophisticated coat! At first there was a question as to whether this was a coat or a over sized shirt. Once we got the proper definition it became even more intriguing. It looks relaxed enough to wear as a top. Sophisticated enough that you could dress it up. This is a smart find and for some of you a smart buy!

BCBG Max Azaria
"Light Weight Long Coat"
Available at BCBG Max Azaria

This pair of shoes I could probably make work from casual to dressy.

Jimmy Choo
"Circle Rope Sandal"
Available at Bergdorf Goodman

I spied this bag and thought, "Boy is that a smart looking bag!"

DKNY
Antique Leather Shopper
Available at DKNY

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Favorites Of The Day

The little black dress never looked so good!

Catherine Malandrino
"Ribbed Ruffle Dress"
Available at Guilt Groupe

These shoes struck me as being cute and comfy.

Opening Ceremony
"W22 Lace Up Mid Wedge"
Available at Opening Ceremony

I can't even begin to tell you why I like this bag. Outside of the fact that it's big, roomy, got a nice color......the main reason, no reason! I like this hand bag!

Charles David
"Raleigh Fuschia Large Satchel"

Available at Rue La La

"Change alone is eternal, perpetual, immortal."---Arthur Schopenhauer

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Donatella Versace--- Fall 2009

Milan, March 2, 2009. Donatella Versace's Collection for Fall 2009 took my breath away. It was classy, sexy, colorful, detailed, and inspiring. And definitely not a moment too soon. Her color play was just masterful. Her use of accessories was minimal, but where they were used they were beautiful and bold but not overpowering. Here's a sampling of the collection:

Versace Fall 2009

Donatella Versace

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Pretty In Prada

See this is what happens when you let a bad experience cloud a future experience. You can totally miss out. Like I almost did. I just was not willing to have to go through this again. Well what do ya know! It's really a fashion show. This happened March 1, 2009. In Milan.

Prada Fall 2009

See, fashion, it can be rather stimulating!

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Favorites Of The Day

This is a hot little jacket. It's really got a lot of little nice details like the button up collar and the buttons on the sleeves.

Burberry
"Tiered Jacket"
Available at Neiman Marcus

This shoe is just plain practical and stylish.

Jimmy Choo
"Peep-Toe Platform Pump"
Available at Bergdorf Goodman

I did a double take when I saw this handbag. This one will be around for a while too.

Bvlgari Bags
"Shoulder Bag in sand soft water buffalo leather with light gold plated hardware"
Available at Bvlgari

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Here's a bag thats cool on a number of different levels. First it meets my requirement of being well made. Secondly, it's styled smartly. Thirdly, you could wear this with almost anything. So it's really versatile. Guess that makes it a classic, huh?

Francesco Biasia
"Paige-Calf Leather Top Flap Bag"
Available at Francesco Biasia

You have got to imagine that my eyes have run across so many styles of shoes til I'm probably blue in the face. Which is why I know that I have got to be addicted to them because regardless to how many styles I've seen, I'm always looking for that next pair that will just send me into "shoe high." While the following shoes don't send me into my "shoe high" they are none the less exciting and I'll take a little excitement over none at all!

Valentino
"Patent Triple Band Sandals"

Available at Saks Fifth Avenue

Here's a good read. A little late in getting it to you but a good read non the less.

Pamela Goblin
"Valentino: Themes and Variations"
Available at Amazon

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Favorites Of The Day

This bracelet is a nice one.

Me & Ro
"Silver & Tahitian Pearl"
Available at Gilt Groupe

Now I have been eyeing this bag for the longest. To say that I want it is an understatement!

Carlos Falchi
"Large Drawstring Bucket"
Available at Hobby Fob

Here's a different take on wedges.

Valentino
"Crisscross Suede Wedge"
Available at Bergdorf Goodman

"Citius, Altius, Fortius" (Faster, Higher, Stronger)---Henri Martin Didon

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Just the simple fact that this shoe is red has got me hooked, along with the way it's styled of course.

Christian Louboutin
"Rolando Boucle"
Available at Barney's

Love this top!

Vivienne Westwood
Draped Wrapped Top
Available at Far Fetch

I'd be all day describing this handbag. So I'll just tell you that it not only looks good but it actually functions well too.

Marc Jacobs
"Memphis Stam"
Available at E-Luxury

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Fashion Week Wrap-Up

It left as quickly as it came. Gratefully. I remained pretty patient throughout it though. I was about to stand up in the middle of it, throw a couple of shoes and exclaim, "Oh, come on are you kidding me? People this is Fashion Week not whatever week. Exactly what are you people doing?" It all seemed painfully, boring at first, I mean they were just missing the mark to me. OK let me be honest, that was the worst Fashion Week that I can remember. I was thinking, "What the hell is going on?" Could it be the economy? Because if it was they may as well not even have a fashion week. I literally saw people bailing in the middle of shows. Normally I would scoff at such behavior. Maybe I was mistaken, maybe it was my interpretation that was off. Then someone expressed the same sentiment that I did only a lot more colorful and then I knew it wasn't me. There were some designers that actually showed up and showed out they are:

1. Barbie Collection (Assortment of Different Designers)
2. Herve Ledger
3. Jill Stuart
4. Carolina Herrera
5. Badgley Mischka
6. Oscar de la Rente
7. Michael Kors
8. Zac Posen
9. Malandrino
10. Douglas Hannat
11. Chaldo Ralph Ricci
12. Ralph Lauren

So these are the people who continue to give me hope. They saved my Fashion Week. There are maybe 2 that deserve honorable mention however, they just didn't "bring it." I just hope the next Fashion Week will be a good one.

"Life ought to be a struggle of desire toward adventures whose nobility will fertilize the soul."---Rebecca West

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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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