I blink quickly when I see the workmanship. My mind says "Wow!!!" The details seem to somehow they make the photos look like they're in 3D. Imagine touching these garments. Yummm.
photos courtesy of vogue.fr
The Beautiful Work of Basil Soda
The more I look at his collections, the more I'm convinced that there is true beauty in the work of Basil Soda. The intricate details are far beyond the norm without being "far out there". It's couture but you know you'll get exactly what you pay for ... amazing creations that are ultimately works of art.
I blink quickly when I see the workmanship. My mind says "Wow!!!" The details seem to somehow they make the photos look like they're in 3D. Imagine touching these garments. Yummm.
I blink quickly when I see the workmanship. My mind says "Wow!!!" The details seem to somehow they make the photos look like they're in 3D. Imagine touching these garments. Yummm.
Hot Upcoming Fashion Events - Updated
As the weather gets warmer, the events get hotter. Here are the latest invites (added two more ... NY & Los Angeles):
It's open thru Saturday. It is located on the 5th floor of Bloomingdales Soho.
Helena will be present on Friday afternoon 4pm - 7pm. A friends and family reception will be held on Friday starting at 5 pm.
This fund-raising event will feature approximately 30 select vendors who will offer one-of-a-kind jewelry, clothes, home accessories and gifts.
Small Indulgences is a boutique shopping event showcasing the most unusual new fashions from around the country, carefully selected by the members of the Women’s Committee of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Proceeds will go to the museum.
Preview Party: Wednesday April 27th – 6:00-9:00 pm
Boutique Shopping: Thursday April 28th – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
High Tea: Thursday April 28th – 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Thursday will also include a High Tea. Also wardrobe wizard Julie Rome will demonstrate how to create unique, distinctive ensembles featuring the clothing and accessories from select vendors.
Preview Party: $75.00
Boutique Shopping: $10.00High Tea and Shopping: $50.00
For ticket information: 215-684-7930 or twcpma.org
Special thanks to this year's sponsor Nicole Miller
Montrose Mansion
Villanova Conference Center
601 County Line Road
Saturday, April 30th 1-6 PM
3607 W. Sunset Blvd (at Maltman), Los Angeles / Silverlake, CA 90026
Come enjoy an eco-friendly fashion afternoon of complimentary champagne and cupcakes.
Discounts include 20-70 % off retail. Credit cards are accepted and pay with cash to receive an extra 10% off.
Helena Fredriksson Eco-Pop-Up Shop at Bloomingdales
Sunshine and Springtime is here and we are doing an exclusive ECOLUX pop up shop for Earth Day/Week. Presented by The Greenshows.It's open thru Saturday. It is located on the 5th floor of Bloomingdales Soho.
Helena will be present on Friday afternoon 4pm - 7pm. A friends and family reception will be held on Friday starting at 5 pm.
Exclusif Sales Starting Monday
The notice came via snail-mail today. Exclusif is hosting two hot Sample & Stock Sales:- Missoni Spring/Summer Collections (Yep, the couture line shown on the runways)
- Valentino & Red Valentino
Up to 80% Off
Sizes 2-12
April 26-May 8
Mon-Sun 10am - 7pm
Preview Both Collections Monday, April 25
11am - 7 pm
41 West 57 Street (between 5th & 6th Avenues)
Fifth Floor
212.935.2670
The Women's Committee of the Philadelphia Museum of Art Presents Small Indulgences 2011
This fund-raising event will feature approximately 30 select vendors who will offer one-of-a-kind jewelry, clothes, home accessories and gifts.
Small Indulgences is a boutique shopping event showcasing the most unusual new fashions from around the country, carefully selected by the members of the Women’s Committee of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Proceeds will go to the museum.
Preview Party: Wednesday April 27th – 6:00-9:00 pm
Boutique Shopping: Thursday April 28th – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
High Tea: Thursday April 28th – 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Thursday will also include a High Tea. Also wardrobe wizard Julie Rome will demonstrate how to create unique, distinctive ensembles featuring the clothing and accessories from select vendors.
Ticket Prices:
Preview Party: $75.00
Boutique Shopping: $10.00
For ticket information: 215-684-7930 or twcpma.org
Special thanks to this year's sponsor Nicole Miller
Montrose Mansion
Villanova Conference Center
601 County Line Road
Jamie Wolf Trunk Show
Nation LTD and Linea Pelle Sample Sale
Spring Fling Eco-Luxe Sample Sale
hosted by NATURAL MIND SALON
Saturday, April 30th 1-6 PMFeaturing:
KRISTINIT dresses
ANITA ARZE knits
SWEET SPRUCE jewelry
BETH SPRINGER handbags
ANITA ARZE knits
SWEET SPRUCE jewelry
BETH SPRINGER handbags
3607 W. Sunset Blvd (at Maltman), Los Angeles / Silverlake, CA 90026
Come enjoy an eco-friendly fashion afternoon of complimentary champagne and cupcakes.
Discounts include 20-70 % off retail. Credit cards are accepted and pay with cash to receive an extra 10% off.
Vanity, Thy Name is Beastly?
Narcissism is en vogue. It is currently fashionable to be fabulous ... but there are limits to "beautiful.
Many have taken this perception of fab to extremes. I've always believed true fabulousity is like true, old wealth ... Those who really have it feel no need to flaunt it or call attention to themselves. It's like Bottega Veneta's slogan ... "When your own initials are enough".
It appears the movie Beastly, a modern day remake of Beauty and the Beast, touches on the ugly side of being one of "the beautiful ones". See star Vanessa Hudgens' interview below:
Many have taken this perception of fab to extremes. I've always believed true fabulousity is like true, old wealth ... Those who really have it feel no need to flaunt it or call attention to themselves. It's like Bottega Veneta's slogan ... "When your own initials are enough".
It appears the movie Beastly, a modern day remake of Beauty and the Beast, touches on the ugly side of being one of "the beautiful ones". See star Vanessa Hudgens' interview below:
Fashion Sale Events - Updated
This one reached my inbox yesterday afternoon ... short notice, but I still wanted to share:
More Designers Step Up to Help Japan
The situation in the once thriving Japan just tugs at the heart. It's great to see so many designers are joining forces to step up to help. Here are a couple to check out:
My Almost Fashion Obsession
I decided to browse my favorite sites to see what was out there this weekend. My heart stopped for a second when I saw this bag.
It was perfect ... sophisticated, yet creatively unusual. Yep, I must repeat. It was perfect. I instantly fell in love but walked away. I recently bought a bag and how practical was this. Could I justify the purchase? Would I really use it? Did it fit my cost-per-use model to rationalize (or walk away from) a purchase.
The answer was no. The handle that was soo appealing, was thin (and wrapped around metal) ... It would cut into the hand even if I could possibly reduce the contents to just one item (as if I could limit myself to carrying just one thing in my bag).
But the funky look of it tugged at my heart. So I returned to the site two more times.
Fate stepped in ... it was sold out. I was a little sad (I know the rules of the game; "You snooze, you lose."), but I was being fiscally responsible ... I also had my eye on other things (I just sent you a wink).
I had to share this temptation - My eyes still zoom in on this picture as, I image, the mouth of a chocolate addict waters on seeing the richest piece of fine Belgium chocolate.
It was perfect ... sophisticated, yet creatively unusual. Yep, I must repeat. It was perfect. I instantly fell in love but walked away. I recently bought a bag and how practical was this. Could I justify the purchase? Would I really use it? Did it fit my cost-per-use model to rationalize (or walk away from) a purchase.The answer was no. The handle that was soo appealing, was thin (and wrapped around metal) ... It would cut into the hand even if I could possibly reduce the contents to just one item (as if I could limit myself to carrying just one thing in my bag).
But the funky look of it tugged at my heart. So I returned to the site two more times.
Fate stepped in ... it was sold out. I was a little sad (I know the rules of the game; "You snooze, you lose."), but I was being fiscally responsible ... I also had my eye on other things (I just sent you a wink).
I had to share this temptation - My eyes still zoom in on this picture as, I image, the mouth of a chocolate addict waters on seeing the richest piece of fine Belgium chocolate.
It Seems Fashion is in Fashion
There have been a lot of new waves of trends in television ...soaps, talk shows, prime time, game, cooking, celebrity shows, housewives & girl shows (Girls Next Door, Bad Girls, etc.), home design & real estate, and, of course reality. Will fashion evolve from a sub-category of reality into it's own category?
If the influx of upcoming fashion shows is any indicator, it will. Perhaps Sex & the City & The Devil Wears Prada had a larger affect than we originally thought. Look at the list:
I'm a little exhausted just listing all of these shows. It's quite plain to see fashion is already its own category. As in real life, it always is.
Go to Fashion & the Steal's Facebook page to vote on your favorite show.
If the influx of upcoming fashion shows is any indicator, it will. Perhaps Sex & the City & The Devil Wears Prada had a larger affect than we originally thought. Look at the list:
- Project Runway
- Running in Heels
- The Fashion Project
- Kell on Earth
- The Rachel Zoe Project - and baby makes three ... Go Rachel!
- I must follow Rachel with Brad's new Bravo show, New It's a Brad, Brad World
- Lauren Conrad's show
- The Fashion Show
- The Pan-African show Stylogenic
- India's Let's Design
- New The Fashion Star - Elle Mc Pherson's new project with NBC - there's been buzz about a designer casting call
- There's even an online fashion reality show called, "So You Wanna be a Designer"
- New The Annabel Tollman Project - her background includes being a fashion director at Interview
I'm a little exhausted just listing all of these shows. It's quite plain to see fashion is already its own category. As in real life, it always is.
Go to Fashion & the Steal's Facebook page to vote on your favorite show.
A Look at the Creations of Two Designers
Temperly
I was so impressed with the recent Temperly show. Her designs were pure sophistication and beauty. So imagine what her wedding collection could be. Here are a few pictures:
Paul Smith
I just love how cheeky Sir Paul Smith's designs are. Here are the words from his site:The subtle combination of signature menswear influences, quirky detailing and iconic multicoloured stripes embrace the essence of Paul Smith.
Girls with rockabilly hair, dark shades and loosely knotted ties blur the gender boundaries in crisp, boyish loose-fit shirts teamed with slim trousers, rolled or cropped, that finish above the ankle.
Hot Fashion News - The Outnet Birthday Sale
I received this hot tip today from my contact at the Outnet.
The Birthday $2.00 Sale is only available to 2,000 winners of the draw. Click on the picture to enter:
The Birthday $2.00 Sale is only available to 2,000 winners of the draw. Click on the picture to enter:
Look for more insider news on this event shortly
Want Cute, Seasonal & Chic? Check Out Moschino
Ready for bright, mood-lifting pieces that add a pep to your step? Moschino's S/S 2011 collections bring all those elements of euphoria to mind.
Check out the site (powered by Yoox), including the Eliza Doolittle video. It's entertaining;
Check out the site (powered by Yoox), including the Eliza Doolittle video. It's entertaining;
The Latest in Fashion
H&M’s Fashion Against Aids Raising Awareness & Using Unisex Styles
Fashion Against AIDS (FAA) is high on H&M's "To Do" list. This year the collection comes with a new twist. The FAA project is a campaign designed to raise both funds and awareness. So far, it has donated over 41 million Swedish Krona for Designers Against AIDS (DAA) and various other international HIV/AIDS projects. Because the HIV/AIDS message is as important for young women as much as it is for young men, the sporty unisex collection is for everyone to wear in their own way. The collection is available in H&M’s Divided department from 26th April. For each purchase of an FAA style, 25% of the sale will be donated to youth HIV/AIDS projects around the world.
H&M's project has celebrity backing including Selma Blair, Keri Hilson and Penn Bagdley.
Photos from the Jacqueline Conoir & JAC by Jacqueline Conoir F/W 2011 launch, this week, at the Ferrari Maserati Showroom
Vacouver Fashion Label Jacqueline Conoir celebrated 25 years. The sold-out Fall/ Winter 2011 fashion show was held at the 3-story glass Ferrari Maserati of Vancouver Showroom. Guests discreetly entered via the back alley and were ushered into the industrial 30-person car elevator to the third floor. There they were greeted by music by DJ Kasey Riot and elegant water bottles labeled with the Jacqueline Conoir 25 year campaign brand image. The wine bar by Mission Hill Reserve and sparkling wine bar by Henkell flanked the party space while the catwalk and seating took a prominent placement in the 20’ tall concrete showroom.
Watch the slideshow of the fashion shows:
Nice Treats Just Because
Some pictures of really beautiful pieces have been coming in via my mail. I'm sharing:
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New Yooxer Feature on the Emma Watson & Alberta Ferretti Team Up
Yoox's New Yooxer is their webzine. They often feature designer interviews and highlight YOOXYGEN - their effort focused on emerging designers.
The latest feature is on the partnership of Alberta Ferretti and Emma Watson ... Emma discusses their eco-luxury line. Click on the picture to see the interview.
The latest feature is on the partnership of Alberta Ferretti and Emma Watson ... Emma discusses their eco-luxury line. Click on the picture to see the interview.
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