Posts from — February 2010

With each recurring Fashion Week, I come home with lessons learned and a greater appreciation for prevailing taste.  I’m heading back to L.A. this afternoon, but not without sharing my top five things I discovered while in New York.

1.  Anna Wintour’s hair really is as perfect as I had always imagined (I sat intimidatingly close to her at the Sophie Theallet show).

2. Pack extra Band-Aids when you plan on propping yourself up in 5″ heels for multiple hours at a time.

3. A clean and simple ponytail never goes out of style.

4.  Despite how late you stay out the night before, there’s nothing a couple slices of New York pizza can’t cure.

5. If the entire contents of your suitcase are splayed across your hotel room, don’t be ashamed to decline the maid service.

Wren Romper, Express Belt, Linea Pelle Bag, Gap Jacket, Zara Platforms

The sweet ladies over at Wren sent over this romper several months back (as well as this skirt, necklace and these tops) and I’m so glad I brought it with me.  It has such great weight to it, which is perfect since yesterday was yet another frigid day in New York.  After attending the Jill Stuart show in the morning at the New York Public Library (lots of messy hair, smoky cat-eye make-up and safari ensembles), I spent the rest of the afternoon with Melisa, (of The Lil Bee and Feather Report) in a giggly bellini buzz.

My weekend in New York was spent running to and from parties, meeting other bloggers, indulging in a few too many slices of pizza and shopping for an entire afternoon in Soho.  I can’t wait to see what the next few days have in store, but in the meantime, here’s a peek at how I spent my Sunday.

My boyfriend and I spent Valentine’s Day apart, but I made sure he had some love (in the form of chocolate) to last him the weekend.

Pink hearts adorned the sidewalks in Soho (thanks to Judy for lending her beautiful boots for the picture).

I threw on some festive red tights to break up an all-black ensemble.

I nearly got tackled for snapping this shot inside Topshop, but I just loved the cheery display.

And lastly, a burger and fries (from here) for dinner.

{Rough outfit sketches}

Tomorrow morning I’m heading out to New York to attend Fashion Week and I can’t wait to arrive.  Even though the temperatures this weekend in L.A. are supposed to be close to 80°, I’m ready to brave the cold with open arms.  It goes without saying that I have about 12 pairs of tights, bulky jackets, scarves and gloves packed as well, but I figured I’d offer you a glimpse at the fashionable items that I’m bringing along.

{Lots of black and white pieces}

{Beauty essentials: Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray, MAC Russian Red, Almay Eye Makeup Remover Pads, EyesBy Design Eye Cream, Moroccan Hair Oil, Tarte ‘Dollface,’ Kiehl’s Creme de Corps, Maybelline Define-A-Lash Mascara, Makeup Forever Concealer, Aquaphor Healing Ointment}

{Aldo, Alaïa (um yeah, went back to Barneys yesterday), Marni, Yves Saint Laurent, Steve Madden}

{Baubles}

H&M Top, Chloe Sevingny for Opening Ceremony Pants, Anthropologie Necklace, Linea Pelle Bag, Cynthia Vincent Wedges, Forever 21 Ring, Vintage Bracelet

Despite my excitement for the Barneys warehouse sale last week (here), I left the convention center empty handed.  Seriously, without a thing.  I even stalked a girl for a solid 20 minutes who held in her arms what might have been the perfect dress.  The moment she decided against it, I slipped the sparkly green number over my head and twirled around in victorious circles.  It was only until I got to the checkout that I was informed that my little Lanvin number was $1,995 (down from $6,500).  In order to alleviate some of my disappointment, I headed to Opening Ceremony where I found these Chloe Sevigny pleated trousers in my size and on sale for a fabulous price.

Bows used to play a rather understated part in my ensembles and I love how they’re taking center stage this season.  Left behind are the ballerina connotations and in with bold, statement-making details.  From Jason Wu’s dramatic gradient dress to an oversized headband from Forever 21, bows are back in a big way.

D&G Dolce & Gabanna – Printed Silk Chiffon Blouse : $345
Kate Spade – Pearl Necklace : $195
Jason Wu – Peplum Dress : $2,510
Lanvin – Bow-embellished patent ballet flats: $555
Marc by Marc Jacobs – Faux Bow Glitter Ring: $48
Asos – Bow Gloves: $26.63
Forever 21 – Headband: $3.80
Topshop – Bow Print Crop Blouse: $60
Marni – Bow-embellished Bracelet : $420
Sonia by Sonia Rykiel – Silk Shorts:  $235

When I was in middle school, the majority of my hard-earned babysitting money was spent at The Sweet Factory.   Bulk candy still proves to be just as enticing, especially when it shares the same space with adorable clothes.  Yesterday I stumbled upon A.sweeT, a boutique whose dresses and skirts are equally as impressive as their unrivaled selection of gummy candies.  I only spent $7 on my first trip (blame it on the sour apple balls, watermelon ropes and Swedish fish), but I’m sure I’ll do a lot more damage once I head back to try on the clothes.