We each went with one specific item in mind but walked away with three or four. Among the racks of surprisingly very cute, organic cotton clothes we learned the following:

1. The Voguettes aren't interested in Target clothes - even if they're in Barneys - and instead headed straight for the surrounding racks of Philip Lim and Mayle.

2. Jessica Szohr, aka Vanessa, is not only a huge fan of Rogan - she walked away with armfuls of tops and brightly colored swimsuits - but also the most beautiful Gossip Girl cast member we've seen in person. (Actually, we've met everyone but Leighton and yes Jessica even beats Chuck and this is huge for us).

3. We own something from every single Go International collection and Rogan's is far and away the best quality. Whether it's because the fabric's organic or because it was literally two years in the making, we're not sure, but we do know it managed to hold it's own among the regular Rogan clothes and every other lust worthy piece of clothing on the 7th floor.

4. When Rogan says eco-friendly, he means eco-friendly - all purchases were packaged in the organic cotton tote to the left.

5. While shopping, we got a message from a tipster that he overheard a girl at the register say, "My ass cheeks are totally going to falling out the bottom of these but, whatever, I'm not going to wear them to work" - she was buying the leopard print shorts.

And that's how you know just how awesome the clothes are.

The line launches for the public today - so get up there!

Armani's talk at FIT is already over, and here are the only Giorgio highlights, other than the free shirts (at left) handed out at the end -

"You live in a city where you can practically eat fashion."

"Not everything that is new is beautiful."

"Make sure the clothes you design are wearable, no third arms or third legs."

"I just fell into fashion by chance."

"What I've done up until now is work to improve the way men and women look."

Do you think he designed this t-shirt to make us look better?

The talk coincided with the beginning of SJP's press junket for the film, as well as Ginia Bellafante's article on the upcoming movie for The Times itself.

Sarah Jessica was dressed like an Olsen - black Rick Owens t-shirt, black Bitten cropped jeans, motorcycle booties with wooden heels, the best blonde highlights we have ever seen in our lives.

She was really funny and really cool, and after the talk was over, she shook our hand ("Hi, I'm Sarah Jessica, so lovely to meet you,") and when we told her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun was a formative part of our childhood, she laughed hysterically.

It was pretty awesome, and although we still don't love the concept of Bitten, it's pretty settled that we do love Sarah Jessica Parker, because she actually was that smart and that funny, and that comfortable in too-high heels.

Here's what had to say about the upcoming Sex and the City flick:

On Her Wardrobe: “After our first screening, one reporter told me I was exposing more skin than I had in the past, with my costumes, but that's not true. In fact, that would be suicidal on my part at this age – it’s just because the movie screen is so big, that it looks like there’s more of me!”

On The Movie Trailer: "We're not giving anything away! Who knows what part of that is a dream sequence and what order of events they put that trailer in!”

On SATC Fashion Trends: “Around the 2nd season I saw nameplate necklaces. I was growing up in the city during that time when girls wore nameplate necklaces, and this generation of girls were not of that generation!”

On Putting Her Name to Clothes: "I can’t sketch; I can’t do anything that should be required to have a clothing line. I have so many friends that are actual designers who wouldn’t get funding to do real collections, so I always declined offers to design a range for myself. Bitten is different, it's like, jeans.”

On Using a Stylist: “Before I met Patricia, I thought everything had to match! When Patricia started dressing me, I would ask her, don’t these colors clash? And she would say, yes, great, anything to offend the eye! It was great!... I do use a stylist and not infrequently. I cannot go and do all that wardrobe work. But I am not a Paper Doll, I will tell you that.”

On Shoes: "I do like shoes; they are special. But do I like shoes as much as Carrie? Oh, no, no, no! We're not even in the same league."

And hopefully, that will tide you over until the actual film.

According to an inside source, Sarah Jessica Parker is spending all day with Alexander McQueen at a fitting.

The question, of course, is what for?

Costume Ball? Or... even more fun... Sex and the City movie premiere?

Place your bets, kids - and stay tuned for an even bigger update tomorrow, when we dish what SJP told us at the TimesTalk tonight... which, bien sur, was amazing (see iPhone blur at left...).

Why don't you show Gossip Girl on your screens?

I spent yesterday evening happily watching Lost in a silent bar full of revelers swigging their free shots every time someone suggested Jack might die - imagine the possibilities with GG.

Free shots each time Dan caresses Serena's face? Or, every time Blair and Chuck exchange death stares? How about every time a bow appears?

See, I don't have a TV, and it's absolutely impossible to leave my house on a Tuesday morning and not know every detail of the previous night's episode before 11 am. Forget the plot, I'm talking about the color of Chuck's socks, the length of Serena's hair, the brightness of Jenny's shoes - people want to tell me everything.

Not to mention, it's already been widely discussed that a lot of GG's viewers used to catch the show online - but now they're not allowing that, so what are we supposed to do? Wait til Saturday, when we can already recite the plot by heart thanks to our annoying friends on AIM? I don't think so.

In fact, Beauty Bar, if you're listening, this would be perfect for you.

Thanks,

Fashionista

These videos are exactly why someone needs to give Isaac a show again. Bring back Sketches and Answers!

You're the talk of the town thanks to Iron Man's impending premiere.

Every newspaper/blog/talk show passes judgment on your legs, your children and your heels, (which by the way are so beautiful they make me want to take out a loan to go to Barneys).

I'm sorry everyone's being so mean.

I don't think you come off as cold and snobby, (in fact, that one time I met you in London you were beyond warm, friendly and gracious), but rather you handle your fame with the grace of movie stars past.

And your clothes? Not to obsess, but I'm in love with nearly everything you wear. Your short numbers of late have been fresh, innovative and appropriate. And that black lace Stella McCartney? Natalie and I pretty much had a heart attack when we saw pictures of it - it was kind of perfect.

So keep wearing whatever you want and talking about your kids and living part-time in London because I think everyone's just a little bit jealous.

Or, as Brett says, "Don't let the haters bring you down."

xo
Britt

Ok, we're a little pissed we didn't get to this first, but alas, we haven't yet jumped (ha) into the world of video, so we're glad someone else got around to compiling every single image in which Anna told Caroline, "Jump!"

It's gotten to such an extreme that there's even a picture of Caroline jumping smack in the middle of the wall between our desks with a big 'X' through it saying, "No More Jumping Caroline!!!"

But we secretly love it.

If we'd made the video, we would've set it to Kris Kross, but at least we know the lyrics well enough to sing, "Jump, Jump!" in our head.

To: Natalie@Fashionista.com

Hey,

I was at 1 Oak on Saturday night and there was a big birthday party going on and while I was waiting to go in Stam breezed past me with a troupe of buddies. Moments later Lily Donaldson showed up with Stavros Niarchos and a bunch of pals...

It was like a mini fashion show right there in front of the club.

Just saying...!

Guess we know where a bunch of September's Fashion Week parties will be...

"Sasha. She balances a cool vacancy with effervescent luster." - Zac Posen on his favorite model of the moment.

Simon Doonan wrote an entire story for Rag & Bone's spring collection: A Saga of Hope, Drama, and Miniskirts.

The "saga" features Abby Lee suffering a career crisis in some very cute, very preppy outfits with some very rock 'n roll makeup by Gucci Westman, (who in case you forgot is married to the David Neville half of Rag & Bone).

Lee considers both physics and sabotage until declaring, "I could just stick with modeling and laugh all the way to the bank."

Yes Abbey, or you could pair a poison ring with your trench and do both - wouldn't that be the most fun?

I might bid on one of those Bardot by Avedon portraits but alas, my trust fund hasn't kicked in yet (kidding).

But luckily my budget still allows for my magazine addiction. So thank goodness for Design*Sponge, and their DIY on Subscription Card Art.

With a little paint and insomnia, I can finally turn the straight-to-the-recycling-bin inserts into something pretty for my walls.

This is perfect, since I usually spend the first few minutes of magazine reading just going through each page to pull them out for smoother flipping - now it's like prep for my arts and crafts. That is, if they don't fall out first...

-- JAZZI McGILBERT

So I said, "Yay!" and naturally went looking for an outfit.

I stumbled in to Urban Outfitters, (I know, I know, but it's right around the block from work) where I was overwhelmed by Chloe for Opening Ceremony deja vu.

There was an entire section that should have had a sign saying, "We wish Chloe Sevigny designed for us!!!" Floral camis hung from the racks, denim vests were layered over the mannequins' outfits, flowy, ruffled skirts laid on tables and chunky black boots covered the ground below.

I thought, "Is there anything worse than wearing a rip-off of someone's clothes to their own party?"

Nope. I turned on my heels and made something work from my own closet.

When I walked into the party and found myself amid a sea of Chloe perfume, I realized I'd mistaken the two Chloes.

But at least I know the difference between Chloe for Opening Ceremony and Urban as Chloe.

Every time we read an interview or see a video with Christopher Bailey, we love him even more.

Here, he talks about Burberry of course, but also about his new perfume, The Beat, working with Agyness on the campaign and the privilege of working with David Sims.

And we know you might be sick of her, but we love the way Agyness sounds next to Bailey's tea and crumpets accent.

His all British cast looks more like a super fun party than just another day at work. And with all that energy, maybe Reebok should sign the bubbly model.

Rumor Mill: Karl Lagerfeld is having a dinner tonight at the Waverly Inn. Fashion editors, models, Mary Kate. Field Trip to Bank Street!

Spotted: A couple of Gossip boys hanging out at my local pub - which turns into my local "lounge" once a week - if you catch my drift.

Do you think the rumors are true?

Or is this just some serious method acting?

xoxo,
LZK