Egghead


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Beauty trends move in circular patterns just like clothing trends.  After several seasons of sexually aggressive, rather hedonistic beauty, I am seeing a emergence of aristocratic trends.  What constitutes Aristo beauty?  It's an emphasis on bone structure and derives from a northern genetic pool of high foreheads and long slender noses which often slope upwards.  Hence the terms "high brow" and "turned up her nose".   To enjoy this trend, I suggest lashes with luminous skin and not much else but a touch of shading.  Purity is the look.  Restraint is the vibe.  The trend reflects the glorious prize to be had when one waits (and works!) for a reward.  Turbans and head wraps, or a bee hive 'do helps exaggerate the face, elongating the facial silhouette.   Hidden mysteries wait breathlessly to be unveiled.

Loafing Around


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It's August.  That's universal lingo for Time-To-Chill-Out.  Being a Virgo, August is my favorite month.  (8/26) The harsh light of July has mellowed. The party has finally ended.  The hard work is over.  The harvest is ON.  Kick back with close friends, travel, play music, enjoy the last bit of summer and revel in golden light.  Cleanse and recharge for the fashion New Year that lays ahead. 

I'm Listening

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Neutral tones in warm beige, camel, nude and peach quietly convey patience. Lacking a glaring attitude, they whisper "I am listening". With so much 'tude dominating the industry, I often prefer a calm facade which projects quality over quantity.  As logos loose their appeal, inner calm feels luxurious. It's a lifestyle choice that can't be beat.  Effortlessly attractive, this sincere palette invites simple and direct communication--with divine results.

Tom Ford

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I'm just sayin'....

Imagine

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In disguise.  Hidden features, mysterious messages.  Let your inner world speak volumes through creative styling. It's certainly how heady, but elegant designers from Dries Van Noten to Isabel Marant have been portraying the women on their runways. Styling with bold, brilliant and challenging themes that are in fact, great for shrinking violets. I wonder why Tokyo fashion is so demonstrative. Maybe they prefer to say it without the heavy weight of words.

3.1 Phillip Lim Silk-crepe ruffle coat3.1 Phillip Lim Silk-crepe ruffle coat

Helmut Lang Printed silk-blend mini dressHelmut Lang Printed silk-blend mini dress

Pringle of Scotland Wool-mesh mini dressPringle of Scotland Wool-mesh mini dress

Pop Art

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Last night I went to see "Enter Through The Gift Shop" a documentary film about street art--the new pop art. BTW, the film is not about Banksy. It is about a French videographer and street art enthusiast named Thierry (Mister Brainwash) who manages to conquer the genre in shockingly blatant ways as relayed acrimoniously by Banksy.

Andy Warhol and Richard Hamilton controversially ignited this same discussion back in the devil-may-care sixties initiating the Pop Art movement forever changing the landscape of what we can call Art.The notorious artistic genre is sweetly pleasant to those of us who celebrate life on all levels including the mundane.  Last night's film once again begs me to question: What is Art? Who is/isn't an Artist? Is it a matter of taste or an affair of the heart?  Is it a twisted psychological disorder?

Aubin & Wills Printed jersey T-shirt Aubin & Wills Printed jersey T-shirt

Tibi Cockatoo printed cotton shortsTibi Cockatoo printed cotton shorts

Marc Jacobs Houndstooth leather broguesMarc Jacobs Houndstooth leather brogues

3D Ombre

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Spot the similarities? Here's evidence that Jonathan Saunders is a fan of British Iraqi deconstructivist architect Zaha Hadid. Her concept of space was honed while working with former teacher Rem Koolhaus and engineer Peter Rice.

I am having a 3D love affair with this white, sage and black printed silk-chiffon sleeveless dress with a dégradé finish. The delicate deconstruction with pleated overlay at shoulders and waist has vents at the side and is fully lined.  Hadid's striking architecture is the perfect venue to flaunt it.

Jonathan Saunders Hosta printed silk dressJonathan Saunders Hosta printed silk dress

Giuseppe Zanotti Crystal-detailed suede clutchGiuseppe Zanotti Crustal-detailed suede clutch

Yves Saint Laurent Tribute calf hair sandalsYves Saint Laurent Tribute calf hair sandals




The Persian Empire

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Suffering from sun stroke was not the way my Scottish assistant Robyn wanted to spend her weekend. Unfortunately our New York sun hit her hard.  In order to avoid this experience for a second time, she learned from her mistake. Her elegant solution is simple--a beautiful scarf twisted and wrapped, combined with a little patience: The turban.  Combat the summer sun with these Persian influences, incredibly chic and easy to achieve.  That's what I'll be wearing while celebrating my engagement later this month in the Nevada Desert town, Las Vegas!

Slay The Dragon

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Manipulating silhouettes with expanding dimensions and exaggerated geometrics stimulate  imagination.  Otherworldly creators Thomas Wylde and Viktor and Rolf slay the dragon with prehistoric layers of intrigue.  Have you seen The Girl With The Dragon Tatoo yet?  Go today for a wild, twisted ride to the dark side.

Willow The Eclipse wool-blend dressWillow The Eclipse wool-blend dress

Stella McCartney Thigh-high satin bootsStella McCartney Thigh-high satin boots



Heiress

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The Heiress is back in.  (Did she ever go out?  Oh right, the banking scandal.) With endless connections, funding, real estate, good looks and charm to boot--it's a good look to invest in this fall.

Miu Miu Leopard-trimmed leather glovesMiu Miu Leopard-trimmed leather gloves

Yves Saint Laurent Tribute suede sandalsYves Saint Laurent Tribute suede sandals

Acne Harmony silk back sweaterAcne Harmony silk back sweater

Burberry Wool-blend tweed cocoon coatBurberry Wool-blend tweed cocoon coat



Petite Gamine Olivia Palermo

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Petite beauty Olivia Palermo is coming out with a fashion line.  With all the hype around plus sizes,  what about the special needs of pint-sized gamine girls?  I for one am hoping OP will give more choices to those of us with small faces.

Olivia is as hard working as they come.  I can attest because I styled her for a shoot years before she was tagged with the City's scripted persona.  By my memory, she was a full-on sport, a leader, and a trouper willing to brave the cold of night in the tiniest of minis with the hugest of (authentic) smiles and bursting enthusiasm.

So bring it on Olivia!  I know I will want to wear it, I hope I can afford it, and I may have to break the bank if the fit is just right for a petite gamine like myself.

Grease or Glee?

 
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The Fifties were the perfect blend of nasty 'n nice.  Since networking seems to be the only way to go these days, it pays to be polite, look the part, play it safe--hence the 50's vibe hitting hard at the moment.  Just do me a favor and spice it up a little because authenticity is always in.  Watch Glee on Thursday nights or schedule a re-screen of Grease for confirmation that everyone loves a salty biaaatch.

Emilio Pucci Printed cotton pareoEmilio Pucci Printed cotton pareo


One Vintage Nicole dressOne Vintage Nicole Dress

Isabel Marant Leather skinny cropped pantsIsabel Marant Leather skinny cropped pants









True Blood

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Out for blood?  What is it about vampires and their current stronghold on our dark sides? Pull out your fangs to have the last laugh, it's business as usual.

Geometry Lesson

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School's out for the summer but these prints make geometry lessons look appealing.  Tease your brain with these beauties.

Tucker Printed silk-satin mini dressTucker Printed silk-satin mini dress

Christian Louboutin Very Jaws 140 slingbacksChristian Louboutin Very Jaws 140 slingbacks




Homegirl Lourdes Ciccone

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The material girl lives on with our newest homie to join the posse, Lourdes.  Oh, why do we love the 80's so?  Multicultural, vibrant, pulsating, glam and humble, it's the era most likely to live on.  Outspoken and real, it speaks from the heart and never holds back.  Comfortable and practical enough to move from the street to the nightclub and then back to the studio for some free thinking and/or rhyming.  Fight for your right....to party.


Helmut Lang Open-knit wool-blend sweaterHelmut Lang Open-knit wool-blend sweater

Joseph Leopard-print wool sweaterJoseph Leopard-print wool sweater

Kova & T Oxy wet-look leggingsKova & T Oxy wet-look leggings

Camilla Skovgaard Leather cutout sandalsCamilla Skovgaard Leather cutout sandals








Fly Me To The Moon

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I love the performing arts.  Musicals, dramatic theater, dance, performance art..it's all good.  What a pleasure to watch someone sing or dance their heart out, living out their fantasy on stage for my enjoyment.  The ultimate in nostalgic voyeurism.  Fred Astaire or Frank Sinatra is my perfect escape into a graceful land where beauty, sound and movement gently take me to nirvana.

D & G Chiffon blouse with neck tieD & G Chiffon blouse with neck tie

Balmain Double-breasted wool-blend blazerBalmain Double-breasted wool-blend blazer

Miu Miu Studded patent-leather loafersMiu Miu Studded patent-leather loafers



Wise One

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September always means getting your head sorted out.  Either going back to school, back to work or just realigning goals for the fashion "new year".  After many months of too much skin, sweat and over-exposure, a calm, demure statement is as cool as crisp fall air.  Let Snookie and Sasha Grey eat cake, I am ready to roll up my sleeves.
Stella McCartney Wool-felt cloche hatStella McCartney Wool-felt cloche hat

Alexander Wang Long sleeveless silk shirtAlexander Wang Long sleeveless silk shirt

Alexander Wang Leather corsetAlexander Wang Leather corset

DRKSHDW by Rick Owens Cotton-fleece wrap cardiganDRKSHDW by Rick Owens Cotton-fleece wrap cardigan

I Spy Mind Crimes

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Sexy spies are the brainiest rage.  Last week I saw Inception, the new brilliant mind crime film starring hottie Leonardo DiCaprio. Beyond mind control, Leo and his team find a way to mesh your desires with theirs...he is the "man of your dreams" in your dream.  Subtle subversion is the savviest way to turn the tides in your favor. 

RM by Roland Mouret Aldini crinkled silk-satin shirtRM by Roland Mouret Aldini crinkled silk-stain shirt

Balmain Leather double-breasted jacketBalmain Leather double-breasted jacket

Michael Kors Belted silk-crepe shirt dressMichael Kors Belted silk-crepe shirt dress

Christian Louboutin Pigalle 120 patent pumpsChristian Louboutin Pigalle 120 patent punps

School Daze & Friday Night Lights


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Have you been watching Friday Night Lights as obsessively as I do?  The Dillon Panthers, a high school football team in Texas and their lovable supporters have my rapt attention every time my DVR gives me the green light on pure high school fantasy. The show is filmed without rehearsal or extensive blocking giving it a reality twist, but oh-so-much better. Camera operators are trained to follow the actors with just three cameras, but the plot is ever twisting, always heartfelt and quietly dramatic.  Aimee Teegarden (who is a dead ringer for Caroline Trentini) is only one of the teenage lust-worthy characters.  Add it to your queue, right next to Glee.

Grandma's Tasty Morsels

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What goes around, comes around in fashion.  Wearing Gran's style options is vintage and loaded with nostalgia. High recycling at it's memorable best.

Grandad's chunky-knit cardigan or Gran's ankle length skirt looks smart and demure in a bookish way and can offer a solution to mild summer evenings. My beautiful young asssitant teams her.. how should I put it, "frumpy" pieces with a body-con look to achieve something up-to-date, charming and not scandalously overexposed (I'm looking at you, Snooki).

Rummage through Grandparent's loft, or if there's not much to offer then check out these alternatives for a wise approach.

Acne Lana wool cardiganAcne Lana wool cardigan

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Philosophy wool plaid skirtVivienne Westwood Anglomania Philosophy wool plaid skirt

Cherry small clutch by HalstonHalston Cherry small clutch







Heavy Feathers

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Instead of choosing typical rock style as if on remote (denim cutoff's, black leather, blah-blah), interpret your angst by forging new territory.  Become a trend setter, not a trend follower! Black feathers add texture and drama.  Historical references and otherworldly influences add dimension with self-effacing humor and blatant aggrandizment. Even Proenza Schouler are saying that "cool" girls are over.  Too many chasing after the same message.  We get, you're bad.  So flaunt it.  Exploit your wardrobe.



Wonderland

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I admit, I'm a a romantic. And watching Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland has encouraged a poetic movement of impish irreverence within my wardrobe.  Introducing vivid shades, clashing textures and cheeky patterns adds a touch of wackiness while hypnotically luring my prey.    Some cockiness mixed with frivolity takes my mischievous nature out for a run.   I dress the impudent to enjoy a dose of mindbending trouble.
   


Wrap It Up


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I'll soon say goodbye to the heat and hello! to layers.  Seasonal transitions are my favorite styling moments for both challenge and flexibility.  It's the time to play around and try out a new disguise.  Wrapping will top my bag of tricks because mystery never goes out of style.


Head Case

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As if from another era, a stellar lid beguiles me with authority and romance, signaling an aristocratic air, untouchable and full of intrigue.  I want.  Rise above with a shapely topper and grow several inches to stand out in the crowd.

Foodie Fashion

 
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When my fashion budget is exhausted, there's always room for my foodie obsession.  While tasting gourmet treats and reserve bubblies at the Chefs and Champagne benefit last weekend in the Hamptons with nutritionist to the stars Lisa Drayer, I was awestruck by the rapture induced by good food and libations.

Food is expanding as a worth-the-expense industry, complete with history, tradition and health benefits.  In Tudor and Victorian times, feasts were at their most extreme with impeccable attention to detail, basically edible art. 

Today it's about black food for haute palette fashionistas at NYC supper club A Razor, A Shiny Knife.  For the terminally dark, they make dishes only from black ingredients--liquorice, squid ink, black truffle, caviar and blackberries--amongst other theatrically ecstatic culinary happenings. 

Wanna wager that Rick Owens and Ann Demeulemeester are feasting on that?



Seaside


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I'm leaving for the Hamptons in the am and it seems like everyone else is as well.  I'll be attending a special food event in South Hampton sponsored by the James Beard Foundation. Food matters. You are what you eat not only because food is nutrition, but also because food is an integral part of our everyday lives. Food is economics, politics, entertainment, culture, fashion, family, passion...and nourishment. I'm going to enjoy every bite while I keep a lid on portions and balance....especially since I'll be attending with superstar nutrition, health and beauty expert Lisa Drayer, MA, RD http://www.lisadrayer.com/ and because I want to look good in my bikini!

Milly Barbados bikini topMilly Barbados bikini top

Milly Barbados bikini bottomsMilly Barbados bikini bottoms

Tara Matthews Printed silk jumpsuitTara Matthews Printed silk jumpsuit

Giles & Brother 10-karat gold-plated stud hoop earringsGiles & Brother 10-karat gold-plated stud hoop earrings

Paloma Barceló Dalila flat espadrille sandalsPaloma Barceló Dalila flat espadrille sandals


Back it Up

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Baby got back.  Available at Net-a-porter now.

Power Undies

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With the recession, comes sacrifice and alternative means of entertainment is introduced.  Sex is on the rise, so statistics say.  My advice is to invest in some fabulous undies and dress to impress your other half.  He (or she for that matter) will be pleasantly at a loss for words with these beauties from net-a-porter







Print Out


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Why prints now?  Because while logos are out, creativity is in and prints show spirit.  It's a playful luxury that lets you reach into your closet and have fun without judgment.  Mixing prints is for risk takers and right now, innovation is what we need.  Lead the way at net-a-porter.

Christopher Kane Orchid-print mini dressChristopher Kane Orchid-print mini dress

Emilio Pucci Printed jersey topEmilio Pucci Printed jersey top

Matthew Williamson Aztec-print wool scarfMatthew Williamson Aztec-print wool scarf

Oscar de la Renta Embroidered suede ballerina flatsOscar de la Renta Embroidered suede ballerina flats

Yo Ho Me Hearties

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Set sail with a profusion of romance.  A pirate's life is perfect for me, or at least for my wardrobe. With an abundance of lace, ruffles and layers, steam ahead to explore this fantasy.

Roll over to check out my favourites from net-a-porter






Rain Cheque

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Sometimes I'm quietly thrilled about a rainy day...thanks to the raingear that comes with it.  Oversized or patent, bright or tailored, I adore wrapping up for a day of play.  Shop net-a-porter to be astonishingly chic on drab weather days turning every sogger into an excuse to puddle jump. 

Yves Saint Laurent Crackle-effect patent trench coatYves Saint Laurent Crackle-effect patent trench coat

Tibi City wool-crepe dressTibi City wool-crepe dress

Burberry Shower-proof cotton-blend trenchBurberry Shower-proof cotton-blend trench

Jimmy Choo Crocodile-print Wellington bootsJimmy Choo Crocodile-print Wellington boots



Ana Khouri on Vogue.com

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Sy Fy

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Imagining alternative possibilities is not always rational.  Suspension of disbelief leads to speculation... risky but could yield profits for those who dare.  Continuous and profound musings is the basis for all real knowledge, no matter how abstruse. Test it out at Net-a-porter.
Hervé Léger Vivien cutout bandage dressHervé Léger Vivien cutout bandage dress

Kara by Kara Ross Evil Eye 14-karat gold-plated cuffKara by Kara Ross Evil Eye 14-karat gold-plated cuff

Antik Batik Salma sequined chiffon dressAntik Batik Salma sequined chiffon dress

Camilla Skovgaard Leather cutout sandalsCamilla Skovgaard Leather cutout sandals





Into Character



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Musical icon Charlie Chaplin inspires tailoring with theatrical provocation.  Chaplin's tramp is a vagrant with the refined manners, clothes, and dignity of a gentleman. A walking contradiction who burst onto a war-torn world bringing it the gift of comedy, laughter and relief while it was tearing itself apart through World War I. Over the next 25 years, through the Great Depression and the rise of Adolf Hitler, he stayed on the job. ... It is doubtful any individual has ever given more entertainment, pleasure and relief to so many human beings when they needed it the most.

Follow Chaplin's footsteps with slouched pants, unexpected proportions, and a brimmed hat or soft topknot to gently lift spirits while looking the part at net-a-porter.

Bottega Veneta Belted slouched leather pantsBottega Veneta Belted slouched leather pants

Diane von Furstenberg Cotton-blend short sleeve shirtDiane von Furstenberg Cotton-blend short sleeve shirt

Burberry Heart-print umbrellaBerberry Heart-print umbrella

Wolford Fence 20 denier sheer tightsWolford Fence 20 denier sheer tights

Fool Around With Textures

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I feel you.  You want to shop.  Do it now at www.net-a-porter.com.




Leather Up


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Public Enemy

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Public Enemy, Ramelle Zee and Futura 2000 raised me up by introducing me to the street in 1989. Scratching and rolling with the salt built character and was an eye opener for a midwesterner like me.  Skilled and poetic rhymes with raucous sound collages swept me off my feet, enlarging my world while harmonizing my sartorial choices.

Flavor up with knuckle rings from favorite Alexis Bittar coming this fall and looks from net-a-porter.

Tibi Nala printed satin-jersey dressTibi Nala printed satin-jersey dress

Etoile Isabel Marant Zigzag crochet-knit slouched pantsEtoile Isabel Marant Zigzag crochet-knit slouched pants

Charlotte Olympia Eve ankle bootsCharlotte Olympia Eva ankle boots

Pamela Love Sterling silver eagle claw earringsPamela Love Sterling silver eagle claw earrings

Punk Locks

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Brightly colored hair dyes are the boldest beauty expression now.  If you have great skin, wear your face nude and have the bottom third of your hair dyed bright green, pink or blue.   If you are brave, go all the way up to the roots and give 'em a shocker.

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Preen Swoosh printed silk-satin dress  Preen Swoosh printed silk-satin dress

Lanvin Mini Pop metallic leather bag Lanvin Mini Pop metallic leather bag

Tibi Ipanema printed silk jumpsuit Tibi Ipanema printed silk jumpsuit

Edun Satin shorts Edun Satin shorts

Stella McCartney Cotton horse-print tank Stella McCartney Cotton horse-print tank


Expanding Dimensions

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Manipulating proportion to create an abnormal silhouette is a personal favorite of mine. I use block colours and exaggerated shapes to modify my figure with an optical illusion.  When worn with skinny jeans, a graphic skirt, or cigarette pants, a high volume belted top looks rich and new.  Something about the voluptuousness of all that extra fabric and dimension just screams abundance.

Roll over below to check out net-a-porter's shapely offerings.


D & G Rabbit collarless jacketD & G Rabbit collarless jacket

Radiate

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