WANTED: Plaid Blazer!
November 2, 2009
Today is my 300th Post! Thank you for all of your support, I hope to continue to inspire for another 300 posts!
P.S. I attended the Rubie Green Party last night held at Calypso Home in Soho, it was a beautiful bash! Rubie Green’s prints looked so beautiful in an array of shades of gray, I want to redecorate my entire apartment!
Etsy Update: Button + Boo
October 8, 2009
I just want to thank all of our Etsy customers! Within the past week we have sold so many items!!
Recently sold Button + Boo styles…
Romper
Tiered skirt and Bow Belt!
Vintage Printed Skirt!
Striped Tee was sold, but Cable Knit Jumper is still for sale!!
Other Fall Items Still for Sale…
High Waisted Cable Knit Leggings and Petal Sleeve Blouse!
Jacket Up!!
Chunky Monkey Headband!
Vintage Printed Skirt and Petal Sleeve Blouse
Touch of Tulle Dress!
I am currently pulling inspiration for a Holiday collection, so stay tuned!
Where The Wild Things Are…
October 2, 2009
Opening Ceremony does it again! Spike Jonze joined with Opening Ceremony to create a collection of faux fur duds to launch at the same time as the opening of his new film, Where The Wild Things Areon October 16th. I think it is a brilliant idea! What more could you want than faux fur clothing inspired by your favorite childhood book?!
SPRING 2010 NY FASHION WEEK: Part IV
September 15, 2009
Charlotte Ronson’s collection was a combination of feminine fabrics and edgy silhouettes, I loved it!
Costello Tagliapietra’s collection has refreshing asymmetrical silhouettes and beautiful desert colors!
Cushnie et Ochs was filled with fluid lines that flatter a woman’s figure. The collection was understated sexy!
Cynthia Rowley’s collection had a simple color palette and great embellishment to add a quirky flair!
Cynthia Steffe’s collection had amazing feminine details, from ruffles and ditsy prints to sparkles and tiers… loved the entire collection!
Erin Wasson x RVCA had simple easy pieces that could be put together effortlessly!
Gary Graham’s collection had a sophisticated touch with great draping!
Jason Wu has done it again! What more could a girl want than sexy silhouettes, feathers, funky prints and beautiful color!
Juan Carlos Obando’s Spring collection had great prints and cut out details!
Luca Luca’s collection was a sea of pleating, tiers and ruffles, so chic!
Nicole Miller played it safe with her prints and color choices but the outcome was magnificent! Great, fun young collection!
Preen used texture, shine, translucency and silk to create a collection fit for all women!
Rag & Bone has made a wonderful Spring collection that has tailored pieces and comfortable pieces alike. I want to wear it all!
Ruffian looked as if it were vintage inspired with a twist! Loved it!
William Rast Collection was cleaned up from last season. More tailored looks and cleaner lines, great update!
Yigal Azrouel did an amazing job with his Spring collection! It is funky, edgy and still sexy!
SPRING 2010 NY FASHION WEEK: Part III
September 14, 2009
Chado Ralph Rucci’s collection was very feminine and architecturally inspired I’m sure!
Boy By Band of Outsiders is the ultimate easy chic look! I would wear everything in this Spring collection!
Altuzarra had a muted color palette with great layering!
Alexander Wang was inspired by old school football uniforms, they have never looked so cool!
Adam had an amazing Spring collection! I loved every look more than the last!
Jeremy Laing was funky and asymmetrical, just how I like it!
Lacoste had some great classic pieces that looked easy to wear!
Ohne Titel used my favorite colors, black, white and grey to focus our attention to the detailed silhouettes!
Richard Chai Love was ultimately lovable! The prints and textures were to die for!
Shipley & Halmos had beautiful separates and great dresses!
United Bamboo’s prints were breathtaking! I loved the use of multiple colors in each print!
Vivienna Tam was inspired by butterflies it seems… they were done in a very fun way!
VPL had a wonderful collection filled with sequins bathing suits and my favorite sherbert color!
SPRING 2010 NY FASHION WEEK: Part II
September 13, 2009
Davidelfin had beautiful aquas with steel greys! Loved the colors and the funky looks!
Helmut Lang continues to be one of my favorites. The asymmetric lines and classic color palette makes everything timeless!
Jenni Kayne put sparkle into every separate, how lovely!
Florescent hues at Lyn Devon were breathtaking!
Ports 1961 had textures and prints that were very fresh!
Rachel Comey, another favorite had a delightful collection with amazing print mixing and vintage inspired silhouettes!
Spring 2010 NY Fashion Week Is Here!
September 11, 2009
Yesterday was the kick off of Spring 2010 Fashion Week here in NY!
The collections looked so refreshing!
Wayne was filled with easy to wear beautiful draped dresses that gave a sense of attitude that every girls wants to wear!
Organic by John Patrick looked exactly that, organic colors and prints made this a sophisticated and flirty collection!
Prabal Gurung stuck to classic colors with interesting seaming details, textured fabrics and oversized embellishment!
Vena Cava, one of my favs, had a beautiful collection filled with easy to wear prints, beautifully simple dresses and separates to complete anyone’s closet!
Elie Tahari looked very young and funky for Spring, a new look for them that works very nicely!
Jen Kao is one of my new favs, the putty colored nude dresses are flawless!
LAMB has its usual funky vibe with feminine touches, what a great collection!
Monique Lhullier took some color risks that I loved… this blush pink is an unexpected color for a cocktail dress and an evening gown, but it works!!
BCBG had beautiful draping as usual! The prints were to die for and the bondage wrapping was done in such a femanine way!
And to start the week right the big Fashion’s Night Out Event was a huge success!
The Olsens at Barney’s NY.
5th Ave
Pat Cleveland on 5th Ave
Zac Posen
FALL BUTTON AND BOO COLLECTION!
September 9, 2009
Introducing the Fall 2009 Button + Boo Collection….
Inspired by…
Here are a few pieces that were recently posted on the shop, everything under $90!!
Charmed & Dangerous Dress $78
Peek - A -Boo Printed Petal Blouse ($58) and High Waisted Cable Knit Leggings ($28)
And there is much more to shop…
Target Market
September 2, 2009
There is talk that Liberty of London is going to collaborate with Target to have a collection in the mass market store. Who can deny picking up such a beautiful Liberty printed frock at such a reasonable price? Things aren’t set in stone yet but I am keeping my fingers crossed that all will go well.
Here are some of their amazing Fall Liberty Prints for inspiration…
In the meantime I am gearing up for the new Anna Sui Collection (inspired by Gossip Girl) to hit Target stores!
SUMMER STYLES ON MY ETSY SHOP ARE UP TO 40% OFF… BUTTON + BOO . HAPPY SHOPPING!
Chambray Days
June 22, 2009
I don’t know about you, but I have been seeing more Chambray this season than ever before. From suits to dresses this is quite the versatile spring to summer fabric!
J.Crew Shirt, photo from Style.com
Cynthia Vincent Romper available at Saks Fifth Ave
See By Chloe Pants available at Saks Fifth Ave
Nanette Lepore Blazer available at Bloomingdales
Mink Pink Skirt available at Urban Outfitters
Earl Pickens Chambray Suit
Tracy Reese Jumpsuit
Rag and Bone Dress available at ShopBop.com
Are You An Haute Hippie?
June 4, 2009
I want to be an Haute Hippie for the summer… effortlessly chic with just the right amount of embellishment!
Are you an Haute Hippie?
Scallops Anyone?
May 28, 2009
I always love a scalloped edge! I think it brings a sort of feminine quality to a garment. Here are some less traditional, more funky ways to use a scalloped edge…
Christopher Kane
Chloe
Topshop
Thread Social
And J.Crew is doing a more traditional-fem version (it comes in a great grey color too, but it wasn’t on the website).
Lovely Layers
May 20, 2009
Nothing could make you feel more fem than layers of ruffles!
I have always loved tiered skirts and dresses, they add so much dimension and texture to an outfit!
DOMINO EFFECT
May 11, 2009
Saturday morning I woke up extra early to go to Tom Delavan’sbeautiful Greenwhich Village townhouse for the Domino Tag Sale. It was definitely worth the wait… for me anyhow… there were $5 bolts of fabric lining the walls of the basement and everything else from art to tea sets . My search for living room artwork has finally came to an end! I picked up this Francis Bacon that incorporates the color of my bedroom and the color of the sofa all in one! I also picked up a vintage fur muff (in mint condition) that can double as a pillow in my leather library chair. Also, for a few dollars I found this great upholstery printed fabric…. so many ideas for its use! Although I am very sad that Domino Magazine has closed its doors, the sale was great!
Inspiration Station
April 22, 2009
On such a gloomy day like today, I thought I would share some inspirations from my archive paired with some of my favorite fabrics… enjoi!
