29Sep/090
Ready, Set, Jetsetter!
If you follow the blog, you know what a huge and loyal Gilt Groupe fan I am. Thanks to the luxury sample sale site, I've added a Geren Ford pencil skirt, an Allegra Hicks caftan and Alexander McQueen for Samsonite luggage to my closet this year (none of which I'd have been able to afford without Gilt).
Now, I'll finally get to put my McQueen carry-on to use, as the geniuses behind Gilt bring us Jetsetter, a sample sale-type site dedicated to travel. With exclusive deals on hotels (Venice! NYC! Vegas!), spas, resorts, bed and breakfasts, luxury cruises and more, Jetsetter offers its members exclusive access to the most quality stays in the world. And, like its Gilt-y counterpart, all boutiques are hand-selected, so we are privy to the latest and greatest travel destinations as well as the little-known gems.
Like Gilt Groupe, Jetsetter is invitation-only. To receive an invitation, leave your name and e-mail address in our comments section and I'll send one your way.
Happy travels!
-C.
28Sep/090
When in doubt, improvise!
I went to the Ella Blu show with no camera (ugh) Cassie left me hers, but the battery didn't last long so I had to improvise. Here are some pictures I took with my iPhone. They're not very clear, but you can still appreciate how beautiful the clothes are. Cassie's pictures should be up soon.
-J.
25Sep/090
A Girl Can Dream
skirt, mcq. boots, givency. ring, dannijo. beanie, sonia by sonia rykiel. bag, chloe.
(click image for detail look. all photos courtesy of net-a-porter)
-C.
24Sep/090
Decorno
The New York Times recently offered to pair anyone looking to revamp their crib on a budget with a New York City-based decorator who could help. Sasha Haines-Styles, communications VP for fashion designer Cynthia Steffe, wrote into the paper, which enlisted the services of Mary L. Chan, an interior designer out of Brooklyn.
Having just made the move from a Manhattan brownstone to a (comparably) sprawling Brooklyn loft, Haines-Styles claimed the space felt "awkward and incomplete." With a budget of $5,000 and an endless supply of creativity and resourcefulness, Chan redesigned the loft into Haines-Styles' dream home.
Personally, I love the finished product. The NYT article offers an interactive peak into the loft, complete with tips on how to achieve a similar look, a blueprint of the new layout and a budget breakdown.
Check it out here. Thoughts?
-C.
23Sep/090
Float On
Burberry Prorsum served as the finale show to London's fashion week this afternoon, and what a finale it was. Design head Christopher Bailey delivered an incredibly feminine (but not overly so), youthful and vibrant collection to a crowdful of A-listers (Emma Watson, Gwenyth Paltrow and Mary-Kate Olsen, to name a few in the front row). The line (my favorite of the season) is the stuff of dreams: a heavenly palate, touches of metallics, impeccable draping, and whimsical, yet edgy renditions of Burberry's signature trench. Enjoy!
Note: I know I've posted an inordinate amount of photos here, but I just couldn't help myself. (photos courtesy of Style.com).
-C.
23Sep/090
Cupcake Craze
While sipping on my morning chai, I came across this sweet little article ("Yes, We Speak Cupcake") in the Dining section of the New York Times website. Gourmet cupcake shops have cropped up all over the US over the past few years, and as the article suggest, these tasty indulgences have now become an international (and royal) obsession.
23Sep/090
Green With Envy
Swathed in green tweed, the models at Chanel's Fall 2009 show ushered in this season's must-have color: jade. For most of us, Chanel suits, no matter how fabulous, are out of budget. Luckily, the design house has made the coveted color more accessible, with its newly introduced Jade nail polish.
The hue graced the manicured hands of many a fashionista (from Rachel Bilson to Drew Barrymore) at New York Fashion Week, a color I'm sure we'll see plenty of throughout the fall/winter seasons.
22Sep/090
Get It While It’s Hot: Week 24
On My Wishlist
Giuseppe Zanotti for Balmain suede buckle boots
Movie Night
Good Dick (2007)
Carl and I rented this one over the weekend; not bad, but glad we waited for the DVD.
Loving
I've recently found myself obsessing over the New York Times' Modern Love column. Do yourself a favor and check it out.
Inspired
1920's French flapper
On My Lips
Nars lipstick in Fast Ride
On My Agenda
Hooray! Halloween is just a few weeks away! I'm in the midst of costume brain storming and while I think I've got an idea, I'd love to hear your suggestions...
In My Cart
Missoni metallic beret
Bookmarked
-C.
16Sep/090
Read this NOW!
I stumbled upon an essay written by Said Sayrafiezadeh and loved it so much, I decided to look further. I came across this book and after sampling a few pages, I fell in love and purchased it. Now I can't put it down...totally recommend it!
-J.