Last night, we went to an awesome election party hosted by Oscar-winning movie producer (and Halston owner!) Harvey Weinstein. Besides Obama’s victory, a highlight was the moment I took this picture of MrB and our friends Norm and Jane. Look who was lurking in the background. This photo is dedicated to fashion icon Daphne Guinness’s…
Fashion
Calling My Name
I’m seriously tempted by the silver- and gold-painted jeans at Topshop. But I’m downright obsessed with the Frida Kahlo-esque heart dress that Jill Sherman posted. I need it! Photo by Laura Munday Seriously. I really, really want this dress.
Human and Canine Outfits
I went to a dinner on Monday wearing some homegrown vintage. Dolce & Gabbana jacketYSL skirtManolo Blahnik over-the-knee bootsUgly hallway: priceless The jacket is part of an evening suit that I got in 2003. I believe the skirt and boots are from the same year, but I’m not positive. I think all the pieces are…
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WendyB and Lisa in matchy-matchy coats
Carre Otis
I loved Carre Otis’s biker-girl Calvin Klein ads in the early ’90s. Speaking of models, I’m excited that the spring exhibit at the Costume Institute at the Met is going to be “The Model as Muse.” I hope my beloved Linda Evangelista is prominently featured. UPDATED TO ADD: Carre and Mickey Rourke divorced in 1998….
Remembering Mr. Blackwell
Fashion critic Mr. Blackwell died last month, aged 86. As I previously mentioned, Mr. Blackwell was a pretty interesting designer before he decided to specialize in writing bitchy rhymes about “worst dressed” women. Anyway, there’s a beautiful, gown-like Mr. Blackwell jumpsuit available on eBay. Check it out here.
Boots of the Day
I like the color and the straps on these Nine West boots.
eBay Pick of the Day
Vintage Jean Varon dress If you bid, don’t forget to snipe!
Bloggers Invade the Upper West Side
Gorgeous blogger Lisa is visiting the capital of the world, so I decided to shake things up by taking her to the Upper West Side of Manhattan instead of doing the typical downtown/midtown tourism scene. I figured I’d share our itinerary in case any of you want to follow it in the future. First, we…
I Heart New York
I am really behind in my tag responses. But this one from gorgeous blogger Songy is so easy I’m moving it to the top of the pile. It’s called “Five reasons I love my state.” Here are the rules: Link back to the meme creator: Caz Link to the person who tagged you: Songy Link…