Counting down a decade (almost) of New Year’s outfits and party people. Happy new year to you all! Stay tuned for more pictures from the 2010 celebration. And for my thoughts on the best and worst fashion trends of 2009, click here. *Pre-digital-era 2000 photos are MIA. I still wear that shearling coat!
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Punk Glam Princess Is Effortlessly Chic
I never thought I’d be taking style tips from a 10-year-old, but that was before I met gorgeous blogger Suzanne‘s daughter, the Punk Glam Princess. When I met up with Suzanne and the Princess for Bellinis and ginger ale at Cipriani Dolci, Suzanne was wearing her new swear rings, as I hoped/expected. More surprisingly, the…
Shiny, Happy Birthday
Yesterday was my birthday and I wasn’t happy about it. It wasn’t just an age issue, though I do identify with the sentiment of this birthday card. The bigger problem was that I’ve been stressed and depressed in general. I didn’t want to go to dinner with the family if it meant I would have…
Most Awesome Designing Women OF ALL TIME
I recently became reacquainted with two gorgeous designers and decided they must meet. The many blogger get-togethers I have hosted have gotten me into the habit of introducing everyone I know to everyone else I know. Recent examples include: London Los Angeles San Francisco These gatherings always involve drinking too much and occasionally involve being…
Photo Flashback to Zang Toi’s Showroom
I’ve been so busy lately that I haven’t been able to post quite a few photos. Time to catch up! House photographer GeorgeB took this picture of me, my designing friend Zang Toi and Zang’s friends at the holiday sale I had at Zang’s showroom last month. From left to right: Don, me, Zang, Jassemine,…
Outfit Photo by Bill Cunningham of the New York Times
I promised a full-length view of my gown from this week’s Committee to Protect Journalists fund-raising dinner, but I didn’t expect I’d get to use one from the New York Times! Famous photographer Bill Cunningham took this picture of me and my gorgeous friend Melissa — both in Zang Toi gowns — with Zang that…
Speak of Sneakers and They Doth Appear
A day after I posted the only known photo of me in sneakers, a package arrived bearing new sneakers! They are an incredibly thoughtful gift from gorgeous soon-to-be-blogging-again ENC (check her blog TOMORROW). When I saw her in L.A. recently, I admired her colorful Onitsuka Tiger sneakers.A I don’t know how she weaseled my shoe…
Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
Jean from Ghost Tailor ch-ch-ch-changed the neckline of my favorite Francis graffiti dress. (Don’t worry! Christian approves.) Here’s the new look, paired with my Nuit ring in the ugly hallway. Here’s the old look in sunny Paris. Here’s David Bowie. Speaking of rock stars, I wore the updated dress (get yours at Bloomie’s!) to dinner…
This Drum Roll Has a Nice Ring to It
Last week, I introduced the Francis Fall ’09 collection with a drum roll of sorts. Gorgeous ex-blogger ENC took pity on me and emailed me to say that her husband, a professional drummer, would kindly do some drum roll videos for me so that I would be able to announce things with the appropriate fanfare…
Summer Colors on Allison
A few weeks ago, I met up with gorgeous interior designer Allison Tick. I loved the chunky coral necklace she was wearing with a blue top. I think that color combination is perfect for summer. It also makes me think of the Caribbean. If I wear blue and coral in February, will I feel like…