October 2010
Sunday October 31st, 2010
Saturday October 30th, 2010
Six Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas, Courtesy of Samantha Pleet
Designer Samantha Pleet is a Halloween obsessive.
From her signature Little Red Riding Hood costume to her adorable sailor romper, she’s a fancy-dress master.
Click though to see Samantha’s top costume ideas, put together with some of her own ready-to-wear designs!
Friday October 29th, 2010
Racked Dealfeed: YSL, Oliver Peoples and More
JF & Son
Deal: 30% off fall merchandise, including the beaded CK blouse (was $148, now $104) and the floral print cut-out Weimer dress (was $188, now $132)
When/Where: Ongoing. Mon—Sat noon—8pm, Sun noon—6pm. 19 Kenmare St at Elizabeth St (212-343-3131)
Oliver Peoples
Deal: Frames from Oliver Peoples and Paul Smith for $119; frames from Mosley Tribes will be $99. Also, get 30% off prescription lenses.
When/Where: Friday, October 29 through Sunday, October 31. Upper East Side: 10am—6pm, 755 Madison Ave at 65th St (212-585-3433.) Soho: Fri—Sat 11am—7pm, Sun noon—6pm. 366 W. Broadway at Broome (212-585-3433)
Yves Saint Laurent
Deal: Up to 75% off clothing, bags, and accessories
When/Where: Thursday, October 28 through Saturday, October 30. Thurs—Fri 8am—8pm, Sat 9am—4pm. Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 W. 18th St between Sixth and Seventh Aves, fourth floor (212-463-0071)
Selima Optique
Deal: 30% to 90% off eyewear, clothing, and accessories, including vintage Hermès bags and womenswear from Tsumori Chisato
When/Where: Wednesday, October 27 through Sunday, October 31. Weds—Sat 11am—7pm, Sun noon—6pm. 7 Bond St between Broadway and Lafayette (212-677-8487)
Best Dressed: Pre-Halloween Edition
Street Style: Sierra’s Sweet Sixteen
Name: Sierra
How old are you? I just turned 16 yesterday!
What did you do for your birthday? My dad threw me a surprise birthday party and secretly called all of my friends and invited them!!
Cartier Launches Its Latest Love Collection With a Fancy Dinner
Cartier’s Love bracelet is sort of the Birkin bag of jewelry.
It’s a fashion industry favorite, but also one of the brand’s biggest commercial successes. And it’s secured a place on the wrists of everyone from the Kardashians to the Roitfelds. So, naturally, if the Love’s simple design and symbolic message are so widely appealing, why should Cartier stop with the bracelet?
Thankfully, they haven’t. Cartier’s been reincarnating the Love design since its genesis in 1969, in necklaces, earrings, rings, and new materials.
“Strong design allows for evolution,” Pierre Raniero, Cartier’s Director of Image, Style, and Heritage explained last night at a dinner to preview the new Love offerings.
Breaking: Prada Introduces Made to Order Service
You Have Until 5pm Today to Enter to Win a Foley + Corinna Bag!
This fall, all we can think about is ladylike handbags. From Celine to Chloe and back, every great label made a version of their own. And that includes Lower East Side staple Foley + Corinna. Best known for their City Tote, the brand has created one of the most covetable cross-body bags out there. The Read more →
Carol Smith Getting the Boot From Conde Nast Really Pisses Me Off
Former Elle chief brand officer Carol Smith, who left in April to head up Conde Nast’s food group, got fired yesterday, reports WWD.
Smith was hired by former Vogue publisher Tom Florio, who also “left” the company a few months ago.
As someone who is deeply entrenched in the transformation of the fashion publishing world, this really irks me. Not because Smith was so crucial to Conde Nast. And not because she won’t find another fabulous position. (I’ve only heard wonderful things about her as a leader and a boss.)
No, I’m angry because Conde Nast is still so top heavy.
Fashion News Roundup: Costume Deets From Snooki and ADR, Amy Winehouse Drunkenly Models Her Fred Perry Line and Free Proenza Dresses?
The Pickle Princess of Poughkeepsie: It goes without saying that the streets are going to be full of Snookis this Halloween, but why not one-up all the others and actually replicate Snooki’s Halloween costume? WWD weirdly snagged a sketch of Snooki’s custom-made outfit, which involves a very short green bustier dress with pickle-shaped sequins and a pickle scepter. We can’t really think of a more appropriate costume for Polizzi. {WWD}
ADR Halloween: Anna Dello Russo‘s outfits are of the utmost extravagance 365 days/year, so can you even imagine what her Halloween outfits must be like? She shares her top style references for this weekend’s holiday. They include Lady Gaga, Jeff Koons, Givenchy couture and Fish costumes at the Chelsea Arts Ball in 1927. She explains, “This is a Schiaparelli mood: women as fish. It’s anthropomorphic, part of the culture of fashion.” Ah, of course. {NOWNESS}
Ask Chris Benz: How Can I Make My Vintage Wardrobe More Modern?
Mr. Benz,
I hope that this finds you well. So, I’m a vintage addict. My closet is filled with second-hand clothes, particularly stuff from the ’50s and 60s. I love the styles, but I’m sick of looking like a girl from my mom’s yearbook. Literally. Your clothes are sometimes vintage-inspired, but they look modern, too. Do you have any ideas of how I can make my look more modern without relinquishing that vintage flair?
Dear Vintage Addict -
So many of my friends are vintage addicts, too, and growing up in Seattle during the grunge years, there wasn’t ever a spare moment that we weren’t combing the Salvation Army and thrifting for fuzzy old cardigans and crumpled prom dresses.
There are are few sure-fire ways to make vintage pieces your own and a bit more modern.
Ten Questions For Project Runway: Season Finale Edition
*Yep, I’m saying who won. Read at your own peril.*
1) How much did the reunion segment make you miss Casanova and Peach? I’m so excited for Peach that she has a gay following. That’s a sure sign that you’re awesome.
2) Who wants to try gold metallic cat eyes after watching Collier Strong make up Mondo’s girls?
3) Was Andy’s putty-colored bathing suit as disturbing as Tim said? Ugly maybe, but I wasn’t necessarily disturbed by it.
4) When is Jessica Simpson going to get a proper stylist? The girl is stunning, but that whole ensemble was a tragedy, from hair to shoes. It looked even worse on TV than when I saw it live during NYFW. That’s all I’m going to say.
5) Did you like Gretchen’s palette? I really hated it. But I’m biased against earth tones in general. Oh, and I’m biased against Gretchen, too.
