Here are two more dresses that could have been worn to the superheroes-themed Met Costume Institute Gala. Neither of these would have been as fabulous as a full-on Catwoman look, but they would have been better suited to the theme than the very ordinary dresses that were worn by most of the women. (Note to…
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Have Dust Ruffle, Will Travel
Last week, our friend David Ng, the executive editor of the New York Daily News, received an award from the Asian American Federation. I wore a dress by Zang Toi to the celebratory dinner. Isn’t it a little like couch upholstery, complete with dust ruffle? But in a nice way. David told a touching story…
Browsing Bluefly
If you’re size 9.5 or 10 and looking for a pair of gladiator sandals, Bluefly has this spiffy Michael Kors model.Size 9 fringe lovers need to see these Pradas. If you want flower feet like WendyB, there are a few options. The sandal below is nice. Here are two more: a black pump and a…
Keeping an Eye on eBay
Check out this bold ’60s shift with matching coat. It’s so Stephen Sprouse! Click on the photos to get to the auction. This Bastille-Day-themed Lanvin dress is perfect for one of you Francophiles. And for those willing to shell out the big bucks, I think this origami-like Zandra Rhodes jacket is exquisite. If you’re going…
Anna, Call Me
What happened at the superhero-themed Costume Institute Ball last night? Everyone interpreted “superhero” to mean “pretty strapless dress.” Boring! The only ones who dressed to impress me were Anna Wintour, Amber Valletta, Rachel Bilson and Christina Ricci. Embed from Getty Images Where were the leggings, the masks, the vintage Mugler? And while I’m asking questions,…
Fernando Loves the Ladies
Fernando the iHog has been making lots of female friends in NYC. Fernando with the talented Cheryl Tan Fernando with gorgeous client Melissa.Look closely: She’s wearing my Juana Peekaboo Skull Necklace Annie from Poetic & Chic was in town.She helped Fernando peek in the window of the Prada store in Soho
Trippy
I couldn’t resist buying this psychedelic top for $18 on Etsy. Check out seller Ruby Bandicoot’s other offerings here. Or get a trippy top of your own from another seller. On a completely unrelated topic, thanks to Maggie for sending me this must-see “Facebook in Reality” video!
Summer Is Coming
How fabulous is this vintage Giorgio Sant’Angelo bathing suit with matching pants (and top)? $350 at Dorothea’s Closet Vintage
Almost Perfect
Wouldn’t this photo be perfectly fashionable if only it had Fernando von Bakonstein in it? Marc Jacobs and Rachel Zoe, photographed by Altamira UPDATED TO ADD: Yay for Altamira AKA Craig! His photos were picked up on Oh No They Didn’t. By the way, I think these are some of the best-ever photos of Rachel.
Fairy Feet and Other Photos
As I walked by the Prada store today I noticed some interesting shoes in the window. Fairy feet! I hope the dye doesn’t bleed like it does on the Fairy Bag or people will be very unhappy. Elsewhere today, I saw these flowers in a window box. Spring has sprung And gorgeous blogger/client Alice Olive…