Saturday
Runway Girl 30%-50% Off
Gorgeous labels on sale at runwaygirl.com.au including Karen Walker, Natasha, Tigerlily, Fleur Wood and This Is Genevive. Plenty of beautiful frocks, bikini's' and Natasha sandals and gladiators on sale! 30%-50% off your favourite labels. Stock and sizes are limited, so be quick!WHEN
Monday 9th February, 2009 - until sold out
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Friday
Project Oscars Designers Create Gowns You Vote
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Calling all fashionistas: Oscar wants you. The film academy is adding a "Project Runway" element to the Oscars this year by asking the public to vote on which dress the trophy presenter will wear.
The academy tapped seven emerging designers to create gowns for the competition. They unveiled their entries Tuesday during the annual Oscar fashion show at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' headquarters.
The winning dress "will be seen on Oscar night probably more than any other gown on the red carpet," said Oscar fashion coordinator Patty Fox. She and show producers Laurence Mark and Bill Condon selected the competing designers.
Moire Conroy, Alan Del Rosario, Sam Kori George, Marianne Kooimans, Maria Pinto, Nicolas Putvinski and Robert Rodriguez each had about three weeks to design their dress.
Del Rosario, who already counts Michelle Pfeiffer and Debra Messing among his clients, said he was inspired by "old Hollywood glamor" when creating his strapless silk-and-lace mermaid gown. "The Oscars is all-time glamour," he said. "It's one of those events when a woman can go all out."
The academy tapped seven emerging designers to create gowns for the competition. They unveiled their entries Tuesday during the annual Oscar fashion show at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' headquarters.The winning dress "will be seen on Oscar night probably more than any other gown on the red carpet," said Oscar fashion coordinator Patty Fox. She and show producers Laurence Mark and Bill Condon selected the competing designers.
Moire Conroy, Alan Del Rosario, Sam Kori George, Marianne Kooimans, Maria Pinto, Nicolas Putvinski and Robert Rodriguez each had about three weeks to design their dress.
Del Rosario, who already counts Michelle Pfeiffer and Debra Messing among his clients, said he was inspired by "old Hollywood glamor" when creating his strapless silk-and-lace mermaid gown. "The Oscars is all-time glamour," he said. "It's one of those events when a woman can go all out."
Maria Pinto, famous for making Michelle Obama's Inauguration Day dress, called her Oscar entry "modern Marie Antoinette."
The strapless silver column "is a study of control and release," she said, noting that pleats at the waist shape a makeshift bustle in back.
The strapless silver column "is a study of control and release," she said, noting that pleats at the waist shape a makeshift bustle in back.
Putvinski cited New York City skyscrapers as the inspiration for his flowing white gown with folds of silver across the front. Rodriguez also chose white, looking to Grace Kelly as a muse for his silk Grecian column accented with an asymmetrical black strap.
Conroy was inspired by the '60s summer of love for her floaty gray chiffon design, while George was inspired by champagne - specifically the Taittinger girl - for his strapless silver crepe gown adorned with handmade orchids. Kooimans showed an intricately embroidered, one-shouldered dress dripping with antique diamond brooches.
Oscar-worthy gems decorated each of the dresses. Neil Lane, a red-carpet regular who has worked with Marisa Tomei and Angelina Jolie, said he expects vintage looks and subdued glamour at the Oscars this year.
"Everything is classical," he said. "Everything goes back to the golden days of Hollywood."
Fox said that while she didn't offer the design contestants any guidelines, she hoped they'd embrace classic colors and styles.
"All the fashion gods were with us," she said.
Fans can vote online for their favorite gown until Feb. 17. The winner of "Oscars Designer Challenge" will be announced during the red-carpet show before the Feb. 22 Academy Awards.
Meanwhile, other Oscar fashion preparations were under way at a penthouse on nearby Rodeo Drive. That's where Spanx, the body-shaping undergarments favored by Beyonce, Kate Winslet, Anne Hathaway and dozens of other Hollywood beauties, set up its annual awards-season suite. So many stylists request the tummy-flattening, hip-slimming underthings this time of year that the Atlanta-based company comes to Los Angeles to dole out boxloads of products in person, said spokeswoman Maggie Adams.
A rep for Tomei and Jessica Biel was among the arrive Tuesday, collecting slimmers in the company's smallest size.
By SANDY COHEN
Kathy Griffin Salutes America's VetDogs
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Wednesday
The Real Housewives of New York City
I admit it. I’ve been secretly counting down the days to the second season of “The Real Housewives of New York City.” So you can imagine my excitement when I discovered that Bravo is hosting a premiere party tomorrow at the Sephora Fifth Avenue store, from noon to 2pm! The “Real Housewives” aren’t the only ones who get to celebrate in style. Come early and score a free gift bag! See you there! I’ll be the one wearing a “Team Jill” t-shirt. (Not really.)-Bo Young Lee
Age of Aquarius
Trend Report: Age of AquariusMake Love Not War’ rings true today as it did in the 60’s and it is perhaps the biggest influence in our desire to revert to a more innocent time. A time when fashion was a lot more than just clothing. It defined a generation and its ideals of love and peace.
Long peasant style dresses, which we are calling maxi dresses today, will once again reign along with fringed vests and the ever present peace sign.We saw a bit of this emerging trend last Spring and Summer with head bands on every celebrity hipster, gladiator sandals and tomahawk boots but this emblematic style of clothing will be stronger than ever this year.
As an accessory queen myself, I should note that jewelry will play a major role with dominant silver or antiqued metal finishes. Leather and cords will hold chunky colorful stones or pendants. The mixture of jewelry and layering of pieces will be a popular way to wear them. Everything always worn in abundance, like a modern day gypsy wearing their most prized possessions all at once.
Long peasant style dresses, which we are calling maxi dresses today, will once again reign along with fringed vests and the ever present peace sign.We saw a bit of this emerging trend last Spring and Summer with head bands on every celebrity hipster, gladiator sandals and tomahawk boots but this emblematic style of clothing will be stronger than ever this year.
As an accessory queen myself, I should note that jewelry will play a major role with dominant silver or antiqued metal finishes. Leather and cords will hold chunky colorful stones or pendants. The mixture of jewelry and layering of pieces will be a popular way to wear them. Everything always worn in abundance, like a modern day gypsy wearing their most prized possessions all at once.
Trends come and go but the 60’s hippie style has proved to have some staying power. Lets just hope that Peace and Love do too.
January 21, 2009 by mexicachica at Oligoville.com
January 21, 2009 by mexicachica at Oligoville.com
Affordable Bling!
Most of us aren't lucky enough to have designer jewelry loaned or given to us, but there are alternatives to spending thousands of dollars just to wear some of the styles we see on celebrities. When someone wears a look that matches my tastes, the $$$ savings are the motivation I need to search the Web for look-alike jewelry.
When I came across Lisa Freede Jewelry over 4 years ago, a Celebrity Stylist/Jewelry Designer, my search for bling was over. Not only is her jewelry affordable and beautiful, All the Celebrities think so too! Her Celebrity A-Listers include: Angelina Jolie, Mariah Carey, Rhianna, Paris and Nicky Hilton, etc....
Tuesday
Erickson Beamon Jewelry at Target
Okay Erickson Beamon, I get it. You're a bold, avant-garde jewelry line adored by celebrities and fashionistas alike. But see, Target gave you an opportunity here to share the love. Well, I just looked at your new line and while it isn't all terrible, I really think you didn't put forth your best efforts. And for some pieces, you downright owe Target an apology.
Overall, I think you stayed true to your design aesthetic, as almost everything there could be classified as a statement piece. What kind of statement, though, is debateable.
Overall, I think you stayed true to your design aesthetic, as almost everything there could be classified as a statement piece. What kind of statement, though, is debateable.
Aside from the garish color choices of the Jeweled Cuff Bracelet in Gold/Peach ($60), the faux leather looks and feels cheap, as do the big crystal gems. As a comparison, I highlighted one of your regular collection pieces, the Gold Leaf Cuff ($525), to show how you (usually) do it right. Another miss was the Layered Pendant Necklace ($50) that boasted shiny purple metal interwoven with turquoise suede cord. Yikes. The pendant itself, which appears frequently throughout the collection, is not bad. In the black-on-black version of this necklace, it brings just the right amount of bling. However, sitting in the middle of my high school senior year colors, it sadly has no choice but to look like a cheap, costumey brooch. That said, there were some pieces I thought looked cute. The Jeweled Flower Ring ($30) was big and fun to try on. The Black Flower Pendant Necklace ($30) features the brooch/pendant in its better days, and the gold tone acrylic almost looks like real gold.
There are a few more fun pieces online that almost made me want to throw down the thirty bucks or so for a genuine EB creation. But if the quality is anything like what I saw in the store, I think I'll just keep saving for the originals.
Categories: Fashion, Jewelry, Rant and Rave
Published by SheFindsJenn
There are a few more fun pieces online that almost made me want to throw down the thirty bucks or so for a genuine EB creation. But if the quality is anything like what I saw in the store, I think I'll just keep saving for the originals.
Categories: Fashion, Jewelry, Rant and Rave
Published by SheFindsJenn
Monday
Barneys New York Warehouse Sale Up To 75% Off
Join the frenzy and shop the Barneys New York warehouse sale where you will discover the best selection for both men and women. Shop designer clothing, shoes, and accessories, as well as items for the home at up to 75% off regular prices. Visit their site for more information.
LA SALE: 2/5-2/16
NY SALE 2/12-3/1
Event Begins:
2/12/2009
Event Ends:
3/1/2009
Event Times:
Mon-Fri 10am-9pm
2/12/2009
Event Ends:
3/1/2009
Event Times:
Mon-Fri 10am-9pm
Sat-Sun 10am-7pm
Thu, Feb 12th 8am-9pm
Fri, Feb 13th 8am-9pm
Location:
255 W. 17th St.(btwn. 7th & 8th Aves.)New York, NY 10011 (212) 450-8400
Payment Type:
Cash/Charge/Check
Location:
255 W. 17th St.(btwn. 7th & 8th Aves.)New York, NY 10011 (212) 450-8400
Payment Type:
Cash/Charge/Check
Sunday
JCPenney Spring Designer Launch
What: JCPenney is highlighting its affordable spring fashions during commercial breaks at the Academy Awards on February 22nd. Designers Nicole Miller, Michel Bohbot, Kimmora Lee Simmons, and Allen B Schwartz will be spotlighted in the new ad campaign.
What We Say We’re loving the department store/designer collabs,and hope Allen B (of ABS fame) will put together some great evening wear looks for under $50. The maxi dresses were awesome, especially the one shown above by Allen B. and a crimson version by Bisou Bisou. However, based on the styling we saw at the fashion show, some of the pieces were not as fashion forward as we would like them to be and looked a bit too basic, almost like stuff you can get at Old Navy. Kathryn was also confused by the hear gear on the models, which looked more like someone hastily wrapped a scarf around the model’s head and she would have liked to seen more options for those over 22 years of age. However, we applaud JC Penney for trying and we’re excited to see how it turns out.
Reported by: The Budget Fashionista
What We Say We’re loving the department store/designer collabs,and hope Allen B (of ABS fame) will put together some great evening wear looks for under $50. The maxi dresses were awesome, especially the one shown above by Allen B. and a crimson version by Bisou Bisou. However, based on the styling we saw at the fashion show, some of the pieces were not as fashion forward as we would like them to be and looked a bit too basic, almost like stuff you can get at Old Navy. Kathryn was also confused by the hear gear on the models, which looked more like someone hastily wrapped a scarf around the model’s head and she would have liked to seen more options for those over 22 years of age. However, we applaud JC Penney for trying and we’re excited to see how it turns out.
Reported by: The Budget Fashionista
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