Trunk Show
n. Designer, manufacturer, or designer's representative takes the newest sample line to a store to show customers and take orders. Test newest styles and colors for acceptability. Bridal boutiques tend to have a lot of trunk shows.
I have quickly become a fan of Loeffler Randall. Since their inception in 2005, they have dazzled me with their detailed and femme flats, and then last Fall they added cool, unique handbags to the mix. This coming Fall they are officially becoming a lifestyle brand by foraying into ready-to-wear. Get ready for kicky dresses, lame' tunics and Hitchcockian coats priced from $205 to $695. Retailers TBD, excitement ASAP.
Move over H&M - an equally affordable and trendy retailer is setting up shop in Manhattan and this one has London style written all over it. It has been reported that Topshop owner Philip Green is planning to open three Topshop units in the Big Apple and the first one could open as soon as in nine months. He is said to be scoping out locations on Madison, Lexington and Fifth Avenues and in Midtown. Wherever Topshop lands in New York, it's sure to cause a shopping frenzy like the Kate Moss for Topshop ordeal did.
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Ashley is looking a bit more Springy than her other recent looks. This is actually quite a sexy look if you ask me. The shirt looks like it was borrowed from someone of the male persuasion the morning after a fun rendezvous, the slim cropped black pants are super cool, and those platforms provide height like no other. Top it off with some huge oversized sunnies and you have us all wondering: where were you last night Ashley?
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Get ready girls - we have another fab handbag to give away! This time it is a saucy little patent leather number by handbag designer Andrea Brueckner. You may recognize her bags from being featured in Lucky magazine and Lindsay has been sporting one recently as well - the larger black version of the exact one we are giving away! It is the mini Luxembourg in a Clay colored crackle patent from her Spring/Summer '07 collection and it retails for $545. To enter just leave a comment below - one comment per person please - and we will do a random drawing on Thursday, May 31 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. And seriously ladies, one comment per person - duplicate comments will be deleted. Good luck!
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I literally stopped everything I was just doing when I came across this Alice & Olivia Pailette Mini Dress, $300. It is absolutely one of the most adorable LBDs I have ever seen. I want to take it home with me so badly! It would be so fun at a black-tie wedding. What has made me fall in love? Why, the unique combo of the bubble skirt, large circle sequins and pockets of course!
We thought with Summer right around the corner it would be fun to put together a wardrobe tribute for a guilty pleasure TV show that took place in a sublimely sunny part of the world: The O.C.. I for one was smitten by all the teen angst, with money, drama and the seemingly beautiful people. I wanted to hate Marissa for her unreal good looks and mood swings and Ryan for his violent temper and smoldering brow - but I just couldn't. And the parents were so cool, and beautiful too, albeit they had their own intriguing skeletons in their walk-in closets.
The O.C. set trends. Marissa inspired teenage, and er, twenty-somethings, to want to carry a Chanel handbag as their school book bag. Summer had a cute-as-a-button boho-California style that spawned my Marc by Marc Jacobs obsession and taught us all how to layer wisely. Kirsten and Julie had MILF written all over them. And, we all came to appreciate the cool dork in the Penguin polos: Seth. Without further ado...here is Season One. Stay tuned tomorrow for Season Two!
Season One
On Summer:
Charles Nolan Dotted Voile Blouse, $230.
Edun Monarch Bootcut Stretch Jeans, $150.
Jerome Dreyfuss Momo Disco Bag, $370.
On Marissa:
Old Navy Lace Trim Cami, $13.
J. Crew City-Fit Vintage Ripstop Cropped Cargos, $40.
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Oh what fun! What to wear to one's bachelorette party? Well, since you really shouldn't dress racy on your big day, who says you can't sass it up for the big party night with the gals? I say: sass away! Whether the bachelorette party is in your hometown, a neighboring town, or Sin City, let's hope there are male strippers involved, lots 'o bubbly, your best gal pals and these Christian Louboutin Glitter Pumps, $630. I think any woman wearing these would be ready to let loose and conquer the town.
Let's all go Fab Finding for a hot bachelorette party getup! Come back and tell me when your Fab Finds are up and tag them with bachelorette party.
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I love accentuating a simple look with an interesting necklace every now and then, but I would never consider sporting this Citrine by the Stones Willow Necklace, $205. It's just too abstract for my taste. The triple links look like an arts 'n crafts project done by grade-schoolers. Would you wear it?
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These woodsy accessories are right up any eco fashion lover's alley. It's funny how when mixed with gold or pretty shiny things wood can take on a whole new face - a face of luxury actually. Luxury that does a planet good. Now that is fashion at its best.
Devi Kroell Crystal Wooden Clutch, $1,390.
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