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Paris Fashion Schedule
Paris Fashion Week starts on Tuesday. Here is the schedule for the shows:
Designers on a Roll with Creating Buzz
Just last season, this trend was still in its somewhat early stages. There was some growth in the small handful of designers offering live streams. This season brings in new ways to create buzz including Alexander Wang's stream on the Internet and in New York's Times Square, live streams of the majority of the BFC's London Fashion Week, and Bailey's live stream in addition to the 3D simulcast of the Burberry show in select locations (top picture is from Burberry's show, courtesy of Vogue.it).Now Armani has thrown his hat into the ring with not only his now usual live stream (on Friday), but also the opening of an exhibit at his Fifth Avenue store for an "up close and personal" look at some of his creations.
This is a unique opportunity to view these dresses up close, such as the ensemble Lady Gaga wore to the 2010 Grammy Awards, the gown Anne Hathaway wore to the 2009 Golden Globe Awards, the dress Halle Berry wore to the 2003 SAG Awards, the gown Alicia Keys wore to the 2009 Academy Awards, and the dress Penelope Cruz wore to the 2010 Golden Globe Awards among others.
The exhibition opens to the public on March 5 (just a few days before the 2010 Academy Awards) and will be on display through March 21, 2010.
Sweet Temptations
I have always readily admitted that I am a shopaholic. I can easily find joy in shopping for coffee makers, furniture, socks and stocks. However, my true shopping love is fashion, perhaps closely followed by interior decor.
I often see tempting styles on various sites. The latest temptations I found seemed ridiculously bountiful. I had to talk myself down from the ledge (the ledge of the busted budget cliff) several times. I am sharing my temptations with you.
The olive Eco Lux sweater coat is perfect for transitional weather (that I'm now eagerly looking forward to). I love the hemline and color. I found this at ideeli.
The Claudio Orciani nappa, elbow-length gloves (from Yoox
The gray wrap, sleeveless, one-button sweater will look great with layered over another sweater, tees or dresses. This was another Yoox
Yes, it seems I've been fixating on my cardi weakness lately.
However, I did eye several other items:
This multi-colored L.A.M.B. satchel is very different and cute, plus it has my favorites; rolled, short handles, no obvious label and multiple pockets. It was in the L.A.M.B. sale at Gilt , but is also on sale at Saks
Hot iPhone App for Budgeting Those Fabulous Purchases
I often speak of busting the budget. Well I found one iPhone app that I'm very happy I stumbled upon. I told a couple of co-workers about it ... and they immediately wanted to know more. With such enthusiastic responses, I thought it might be great to do a post on this one.
I've found it helpful with not only watching the budget, but also discouraging the reckless spending ... something I've been a little guilty of lately. It's called Wealth Watch.
It's free - That's a beautiful start
It doesn't take much time to set it up- I'd say I spent @ 45 minutes
You just enter your monthly income, expenses (bills, mortgage, insurance, savings, etc.) and budgets (food, entertainment, clothing, etc.).
This lovely little app then automatically computes your daily disposable income (DDI) - Facing reality in a way that's not intimidating is always good. DDI is much less less intimidating than net worth or total debt.
I actually felt pretty good since I set my savings credit card expenses higher (dreaming of financial freedom) and still had a DDI that I could live with.
To track you spending, you just enter the amounts, dates and notes for each purchase (under the track tab) and you can quickly view a report of where your money is going, in addition to what's left.
Plus, tap on the about tab to hear from the creator/author ... there's more info plus a video to watch and info on the Wealth Watchers book - yep, I thought that was a good temptation, so I gave in. To get the app, go to: Shop iTunes
Also - Have you ever heard a song you love but have no clue what it is? Shazam is aniPhone app that can tell you the song, provide other info about the artist (including videos and tickets) and take you to iTunes to download the song. For more info, go to: Shazam
I've found it helpful with not only watching the budget, but also discouraging the reckless spending ... something I've been a little guilty of lately. It's called Wealth Watch.
It's free - That's a beautiful startIt doesn't take much time to set it up- I'd say I spent @ 45 minutes
You just enter your monthly income, expenses (bills, mortgage, insurance, savings, etc.) and budgets (food, entertainment, clothing, etc.).
This lovely little app then automatically computes your daily disposable income (DDI) - Facing reality in a way that's not intimidating is always good. DDI is much less less intimidating than net worth or total debt.
I actually felt pretty good since I set my savings credit card expenses higher (dreaming of financial freedom) and still had a DDI that I could live with.
To track you spending, you just enter the amounts, dates and notes for each purchase (under the track tab) and you can quickly view a report of where your money is going, in addition to what's left.
Plus, tap on the about tab to hear from the creator/author ... there's more info plus a video to watch and info on the Wealth Watchers book - yep, I thought that was a good temptation, so I gave in. To get the app, go to: Shop iTunes
Also - Have you ever heard a song you love but have no clue what it is? Shazam is an
Updated - Digital Stream Schedule of London Fashion Week
Just in today ... Below is the latest, updated digital stream schedule for London Fashion Week:
Update: My source is from the UK (hence the date and military time format) ... the times are GMT (just subtract five hours for EST)
Just click on the link below to go directly to live streaming:
Click Here to View London Fashion Week Live Streams
19th February - Live Streaming
| 09:30 | |
| 11:00 | |
| 15:45 | |
| 17:00 | |
| 19:45 |
20th February - Live Streaming
| 09:00 | |
| 11:00 | |
| 17:45 | |
| 20:00 |
21st February - Live Streaming
| 09:00 | |
| 12:00 | |
| 14:15 | |
| 20:30 |
22nd February - Live Streaming
| 11:15 | |
| 15:30 |
23rd February - Live Streaming
| 09:00 | |
| 11:30 | |
| 14:45 | |
| 16:00 | |
| 17:15 | |
| 19:30 |
| 09:30 | |
| 09:30 | |
| 12:00 | |
| 12:00 | |
| 15:30 |
Salvatore Ferragamo - Why I'm Currently Loving This Label
I am really loving the last few seasons of Salvatore Ferragamo. My eyes have zoomed in on the label's shows since designer Cristina Ortiz has taken the creative helm of the women's line.
The previous shows were more traditional, but seemed to be stuck in a style rut. The styles looked dated; not as in old styles, but more as in geared towards past, loyal customers. That is, an older age group, thus limiting their ability to turn the heads of newer customers.
In 2008, Cristina Ortiz came like a breath of fresh air. Her designs are rich, visibly luxe. The cuts imply resort living, yet at the same time are totally wearable in the office (obviously, the corner office is basically a prerequisite to afford this label).
The cuts are classic but the materials, colors and details render the styles modern and hip.
Just look at the beautiful neckline detailing on the red batwing-sleeved dress. And I just love the look of the 3/4 sleeve, double-breasted croc trench with the strong shoulders (both from the Fall
2009 Collection) ... who does that?
The two looks from the Spring 2010 Collection (I think I was drawn to the colors because I'm longing for Spring) could easily fit "ladies who lunch", a lunch date or concert as well as work (unless you're in a field that has a rigid dress code).
I am looking forward to seeing the Fall 2010 Collection.
Photos from style.com
Live Streams of Some Hot New York Fashion Week Shows
Of course New York would have some designers that would stream their shows ... that are actually scheduled to start tomorrow (I'm sure the blizzard will have no effect on the schedule - fashion survives).
Here are the links (the times are EST):
Ports 1961
February 11th at 3pm
Ports 1961
Calvin Klein
Men - February 14th at 2pm
Women - February 18th at 3pm
Calvin Klein
Alexander Wang
February 13th at 5pm
Alexander Wang
Rodarte
February 16th at noon
Rodarte
Here are the links (the times are EST):
Ports 1961
February 11th at 3pm
Ports 1961
Calvin Klein
Men - February 14th at 2pm
Women - February 18th at 3pm
Calvin Klein
Alexander Wang
February 13th at 5pm
Alexander Wang
Rodarte
February 16th at noon
Rodarte
London Fashion Week Schedule
London Fashion Week in known for innovative, often unusual style - think Galiano, Smith, Westwood, Saunders, Bailey, etc.
London's Week starts on February 19th. As promised, I received the latest schedule and am sharing. Here is the schedule for London Fashion Week.
Designers showing fashion films include: Antoni & Alison, Boudicca, Cassette Playa, Craig Lawrence, Danielle Scutt, Hussein Chalayan, JW Anderson, LP.BG and Twenty8Twelve.
The links from this schedule will take you to the live streamed fashion shows in real time during LFW:Catwalk shows
LFW Presentations
Catwalk shows
LFW Presentations
Catwalk shows
LFW Presentations
Catwalk shows
LFW Presentations
Catwalk shows
LFW Presentations
Catwalk shows
LFW Presentations
London's Week starts on February 19th. As promised, I received the latest schedule and am sharing. Here is the schedule for London Fashion Week.
Designers showing fashion films include: Antoni & Alison, Boudicca, Cassette Playa, Craig Lawrence, Danielle Scutt, Hussein Chalayan, JW Anderson, LP.BG and Twenty8Twelve.
The links from this schedule will take you to the live streamed fashion shows in real time during LFW:
19th February
Catwalk shows
| 09:30 | |
| 10:00 | |
| 11:00 | |
| 12:15 | |
| 13:30 | |
| 14:45 | |
| 15:45 | |
| 17:00 | |
| 18:15 | |
| 18:15 | |
| 18:15 | |
| 19:45 |
LFW Presentations
| 11:00 - 19:00 | |
| 12:00 - 14:00 | |
| 13:00 - 17:00 | |
| 15:15 - 17:00 |
20th February
Catwalk shows
| 09:00 | |
| 10:00 | |
| 11:00 | |
| 12:15 | |
| 13:15 | |
| 14:30 | |
| 15:45 | |
| 15:45 | |
| 16:45 | |
| 17:45 | |
| 19:00 | |
| 20:00 |
LFW Presentations
| 09:00 - 11:00 | |
| 12:45, 15:15, 18:30 | |
| 14:30 - 17:00 | |
| 17:00 - 19:30 | |
| 19:00 - 21:00 |
21st February
Catwalk shows
| 09:00 | |
| 10:00 | |
| 11:00 | |
| 12:00 | |
| 13:00 | |
| 14:15 | |
| 15:15 | |
| 16:30 | |
| 17:30 | |
| 18:30 | |
| 19:30 | |
| 20:30 |
LFW Presentations
| 09:30 - 12:00 | |
| 10:00 - 19:00 | |
| 11:00 - 13:00 | |
| 12:00, 14:30, 15:30 | |
| 13:30 - 16:30 | |
| 20:00 - 21:30 |
22nd February
Catwalk shows
| 09:00 | |
| 10:00 | |
| 11:15 | |
| 12:15 | |
| 13:30 | |
| 14:30 | |
| 15:30 | |
| 16:45 | |
| 18:00 | |
| 19:30 |
LFW Presentations
| 09:30 - 12:00 | |
| 10:45 - 18:00 | |
| 11:45, 16:15 |
23rd February
Catwalk shows
| 09:00 | |
| 10:00 | |
| 11:30 | |
| 12:45 | |
| 13:45 | |
| 14:45 | |
| 16:00 | |
| 17:15 | |
| 18:30 | |
| 19:30 |
LFW Presentations
| 09:30 - 15:30 | |
| 11:00, 12:00 | |
| 12:00 - 14:00 | |
| 14:30 - 18:30 |
24th Februrary
Catwalk shows
| 09:30 | |
| 09:30 | |
| 10:30 | |
| 10:30 | |
| 10:30 | |
| 12:00 | |
| 12:00 | |
| 13:15 | |
| 14:30 | |
| 15:30 | |
| 16:15 | |
| 17:15 | |
| 18:15 |
LFW Presentations
| 10:45 - 17:30 | |
| 12:00 - 16:00 | |
| 12:00 - 16:00 | |
| 16:00 - 18:00 |
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