pretty in peplum

Pretty in peplum…cool in leather

Month: September, 2012

Put A Beauty Mark On It: Mac x Marilyn Monroe Has Launched

Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring”- Marilyn Monroe

The long-awaited MAC x Marilyn Monroe collection, inspired by the blonde bombshell, has finally launched online and already most of the items are sold out. Channel the iconic star’s sexy pout with “Charmed I’m Sure” lipstick ($16.50) or give your eyes a sultry cat-eye gaze with the “Eye Kohl” ($15) and “35 Lash” false eyelashes ($16).

Additionally check out the nail lacquers, beauty powder and eyeshadows, all in the $15-28 price range. Who says that blondes have all the fun?

Paris Fashion Week Look of the Day: Kristen Stewart at Balenciaga

Kristen Stewart flashed a rare smile while attending the Balenciaga show during Paris’ Fashion Week. Head-to-toe in Balenciaga, the Twilight actress and face of the brand’s newest Florabotanica fragrance showed her softer side in a yellow quilted leather jacket and floral pants. She toughened up her look with double buckled leather booties.

Everything Stewart wore is from the upcoming Balenciaga Spring/Summer 13 Capsule Collection, with the exception of the sold-out Fall ’11 Balenciaga buckled leather boots. But don’t despair, you can now buy the black version of the Balenciaga New Biker Jacket (which K-Stew also has!) for $2,850 at Barneys.

PSY X JILL STUART NEW YORK Dress Classy

Bonjour Paris! Fashion Week Is Here!

Last week of Spring ’13 fashion month is now presenting in Europe’s fashion capital. Watch live shows from the likes of Dries Van Noten, Alexander McQueen, Christian Dior, and Isabel Marant right from you living room. Added bonus: you can sneak macaroons and wine into the shows.

Milan Fashion Week Look of the Day: Elizabeth Hurley at Roberto Cavalli

Elizabeth Hurley looked stunning in a printed Roberto Cavalli ruffle-hem dress when she attended the designer’s Spring 13′ show.The fitted teal sheath was paired with nude Christian Louboutin platform pumps and a metallic wristlet. Buy the Roberto Cavalli Dragon-Print Ruffle-Hem Dress for $995 at Neiman Marcus and the Christian Louboutin Bianca Pumps for $845 at Barneys.

Fall Fashion Dare 1: Get A Pair Of Cool Sneakers

Fall is in full force and I have only a few months left to update my closet. Fall must have number one: designer sneakers! And I am not talking about a pair of Nike Air Yezzy 2. Whether Isabel Marant sporty wedges (I’ve had a love-hate relationship with this trend) or the no-longer-available Nicki Minaj Giuseppe Zanotti sneakers (which she sings about in Pound the Alarm), I am looking forward to pairing my sneaks with feminine dresses and skinny jeans.

1. Giuseppe Zanotti Design High-Top Sneakers in multicolored suede, $775, Giuseppe Zanotti Design

2. Miu Miu Glitter Studded Cap Toe Sneaker, $495, Barneys

3. Isabel Marant Bird Metallic Leather Sneakers, $755, Net-A-Porter

4. Pierre Hardy Leopard-Print Suede High Top Sneakers, $490, SAKS

5. Ash Cool Wedge Sneakers, $250, Shopbop

Milan Fashion Week Look Of The Day: Bianca Brandolini D’Adda at Dolce & Gabbana

Bianca Brandolini D’Adda, model, socialite and heiress (she is from noble descent), attended the Dolce & Gabbana Spring ’13 show during Milan Fashion Week. Sitting front row with fellow model Bianca Balti, Italy’s It-girl was in a Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2012 tapestry and lace dress and embroidered floral Mary Jane pumps. Nothing old-fashioned about this look.

Emmy Awards 2012: Best Dressed

The 64th Emmy Awards took place last night. While the nominees and winners were predictable, the same could not be said for the celeb dress choices. From bold colors to high slits, see which television celebrities dazzled and shined on the red carpet. No one was a loser here.

Neutral Territory: 

Edie Falco in Stella McCartney

Jessica Pare in Jason Wu

Emily VanCamp in J. Mendel

Christina Hendricks in Christian Siriano

Pretty in Color:

Sofia Vergara in Zuhair Murad

Julie Bowen in Monique Lhuillier

Claire Danes in Lanvin

Heidi Klum in Alexandre Vauthier

Shoe Stoppers:

Giuliana Rancic in a Romona Keveza dress and Jimmy Choo shoes

Nicole Kidman in an Antonio Berardi dress and Christian Louboutin shoes

Ginnifer Goodwin in a Monique Lhuillier dress and Christian Louboutin pumps

Maria Menounos in an Oliver Tolentino dress and Casadei sandals

1. Jimmy Choo Loila Sandals, $975, Nordstrom

2. Christian Louboutin Vampanodo Sandals, $945, Barneys

3. Christian Louboutin Un Bout Pumps, $795, Barneys

4. Casadei Ankle-Strap Sandals, $650, Endless

New Kids on the Block:

Julianne Hough in Georges Hobeika

Kiernan Shipka in a Zac Posen dress and Jimmy Choo sandals

Emilia Clarke in a Chanel dress and pumps

Allison Williams in Oscar de la Renta

Milan Fashion Week Look of the Day: Solange Knowles at Just Cavalli

DJ, designer, model, actress, and Beyonce’s baby sister, Solange Knowles, stunned at the Just Cavalli Spring 13′ show during Milan’s Fashion Week. Dressed in a Roberto Cavalli baroque body-con mini dress and a lapel blazer paired with the strappy Christian Louboutin sandals, the style icon sat front row by Azealia Banks and was later seen mingling backstage with Roberto Cavalli himself.

While the dress and the blazer are not yet available for purchase (they are from the Resort 13′ collection), you can snag the Christian Louboutin Zigouwi sandals for a steep $1,195 at Barneys.

Milan Fashion Week Look Of The Day: Dasha Zhukova at Emporio Armani

Ciao bella! Dasha Zhukova, Russian socialite, art enthusiast, fashion designer of Kova&T, and founder and editor of Garage magazine, attended the Emporio Armani Spring ’13 show at Milan’s Fashion Week. Take cue from Zhukova and pair a sporty color block sweater with a feminine mini skirt and sky high heels.