She's 10 years younger than me and she is sitting front row at Chanel. But it's OK, I am a Harry Potter fan and she looks Fab. Chanel is a fashion house for every generation and it's nice to see the younger generation wearing it accordingly. She opted for long leggings — this is how you wear them people — some stunning platform sandals, and a sporty but chic silver skirt and jacket set; all Chanel. Her satin Chanel clutch is mighty adorable, too. Her hair is slick and her jewelry is pared down; I spy a glittering ring atop the yummy clutch.

My favorite piece amongst this excellent example of layering is the jacket. I would wear that with just about everything to inject sporty nonchalance. Her bunched up sleeves makes it even more lax. So Emma, pray tell, how did you enjoy the show?

For more of Emma at Chanel in Chanel, and sitting with Clemence Poesy in the front row, read more

Imagine my delight when, after a meeting, I looked down and saw this Foot in the Door Shoe Door Stop ($9), holding the door open. I immediately bent down and pet it like I would a puppy! It would make a wonderful gift for a shoe-loving friend or even for yourself. It's also available in black should you want your shoe-bsession to be discreet.

UPDATE: Sadly, Facchinetti had no idea about her abrupt dismissal and learned "with deep regret from the press" about her departure from Valentino. “This news came as a great surprise since the company’s top management has not yet seen fit to inform me of the above,” said a sarcastic Facchinetti. According to sources, the designer was let go because of her inability to build a strong, cohesive team.

Alessandra Facchinetti's gig is up. In a dramatic fashion, immediately following its runway show, Valentino confirmed the swirling rumors regarding Facchinetti's leave and announced Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli, longtime accessory designers at the house, as her successors. "Absolutely nothing was selling. The traditional Valentino customer was completely alienated," said a Valentino source.

Valentino fans and industry professionals are optimistic about the newly appointed successors. "Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli are madly in love with the Valentino style," said Valentino Garavani intimate Carlos Souza. Another one bites the dust.

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Lay down your leather and give satin handbags a whirl. The silky sheen and jewel-toned palettes give off instant swank — day or night. Clutches are always a classic choice but I dare you to try a larger shape. Or maybe a bejeweled one like this Devi Kroell Satin Frame Clutch? Swoon.

No matter how many dresses you own, you could always use more. Bluefly is currently offering all sorts of frocks for under $100. Not bad. You'll find everything from cocktail dresses to casual ones to printed maxis.

This Tocca Black Circle Twill Wrap Dress ($90, originally $186) is versatile enough to wear during the day with flats and at night with heels. Now that's my kind of dress. What's yours?

I love seeing Gossip Girl Leighton Meester in something other than her preppy on-screen gear. While she and Blair both have impeccable style, Leighton isn't afraid to let her hair down. The actress attended Shop Til It Stops in NYC decked out in one of her favorite designers, Brian Reyes. The fitted blazer downplays the fanciness while the Stuart Weitzman peep-toe platforms pull it all together with polish. The studded cuff is an expert finishing touch.

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• A lensman always in vogue — IHT
• Fashion's invisible man: Martin Margiela — New York Times
• Is man-orexia on the rise? —Huffington Post
• Facchinetti exiting Valentino — WWD
• Chloe Sevigny to launch menswear — Nylon
• Revenge of the '80s: The decade that is making a comeback — Independent UK
• Point, click, bargain shop! — NY Sun
• The next new Chloe — Vogue UK
• The Paris-New York rivalry — IHT
• Miss Sixty forced to liquidate — Guardian UK
• What it feels like to work for Madonna — NY Daily News