Gap, You Did It Again

So maybe it's a three-hit wonder, but the Gap has pulled a really cool rabbit out of their hat: three CDFA award winners, Doo Ri, Thakoon, and Rodarte to design a line of creative white shirts for them. The stuff is dope...especially since the white shirt is looking so fresh right now. But alas, go to your rural stores to find any product left. This is sold out online already! Maybe the Gap should have actually made enough product for the demand and they could have pulled themselves out of their two year sales slump!

Does Your Size Depend on How Much You Like Something

Ahh yes. I did just buy this dress a full 2 sizes too small because I love it so. Alas, I will spend my evening moving snaps by about an inch to make this dress appear to be my size. I've found that my size varies based on 1) How much I obsess about something and 2) How much it costs. I could range from a 2 to a 12 at the Barney's Warehouse Sale. So if you see me hobbling down the street, know how truely and deeply I love those shoes, or at least loved the price tag.

But it was worth if for this doozy. It was featured in both In Style and Domino, and is sold out from Bergdorf to Intermix. Milly sure knew what she was doing with this frock, and it doesn't hurt that it is the color du jour. So you see, I just had to the last one, regardless of the size.

Diggin Gap Boyfriend Fit Khakis

Now I thought for sure with the dismal news coming out of the Gap in the past year, they wouldn't have anything worth viewing this season. So it wasn't until I was window shopping in Paris and ran across the cutest outfit that I actually fell into the Gap. I avoid all of the NYC Gaps because I know where each it located, but scouring windows overseas, I don't know what stores I'm looking at until something catches my eye and I walk in.
And this is what caught my eye this time. I haven't been so into white shirts and khakis since Mad About You. But this androgynous look, baggy pants, fitted top, swing jacket, has a newer look. It's not really baggy over baggy like it was in the 90's. There is a bit of a Audrey Hepburn look. Just in time for all of the cute ballet flats infultrating the country.

Hey Sexy Bumblebee

Yeah I know it sounds funny, but when I saw my friend Patty wearing a black pencil skirt, fab black Dior heels, and a shocking yellow sweater, it just rolled off my tongue. But knowing she had just come back from Europe, I realize now, sitting in my Paris hotel, what she just saw. Everyone is wearing black and yellow. It's part mod part matrix and definately leaves you looking like the queen bee. Not sure if I'm ready for it yet...especially with my 2 month old shade of blonde. Not good with most yellow hues. But I'm definately ready for Spring and this screams it.

Bubblicious at BCBG

Now I admittedly embarrassed myself in a bubble skirt this past season, but I'm not quite over trying out volume shapes yet. I think I can give it one more try with the hottest bubble o' the moment, the bubble sleeve. This look is most appropriate for spring or summer, because trust me, it is impossible to wear a jacket over this look without having lumpy arms. It's also better when it's warm because the rule of thumb on volume sleeves is keep the silhouette short and sexy elsewhere. If you try this look in a long or full dress, you'll need to belt in at the waist to make it slenderizing. DO NOT do volume all over. It's important to show off something slim, whether its a long lean leg or a waistline. The skinny mini is the newest length because it gives you a 60's twiggy look.

Bringing Back the Dittos

Daniella Clarke, the hot designer responsible for Frankie B lowriders, is bringing back one of her first loves...Dittos. Dittos was a huge late 70's, early 80's brand that focused on tight t's and high waisted jeans in bright colors. And on the front end of the high waist revolution, the timing couldn't be more perfect. This will be a great addition to your summer wardrobe in fun electro bright colors. And perfect with this summers casual comfort wedge. Bring back the rainbows and unicorns and your euphoric summer is complete.

The line ships to better stores (Bendel's, Intermix, Lisa Kline, etc) on March 30th.

How High Can You Go?

As I sat on a barstool with my very hot date last night, it dawned on me that I was wearing my 'standing room only' jeans. Meaning, if I'm in the sitting postition, rest assured my bum is being beared to the general public. Definate reason to not sit at the bar stool the makes your backside face the restaurant patrons. You just end up being a 'yanker' all night...making sure your sweater stretches as far is it can go to mind the gap between your jeans and your top.

Which is why I'm finally ready for the high waisted pant. I was afraid I would get 1980 mom's butt...the elongated backside view that makes your behind look like it's 1/3 of your total body height. But I've found the key to this look is making sure the mid-section of your pants, that is, the section from the top of the pant to just below the belly button, has a corset effect and actually looks like a seperate piece. It should have some sort of seam around your low waist, so you get all the beauty of a long torso, but the added benefit of a tiny weeny pinched waist. Now the only thing to bring back is the vintage exercises with the belly band or the broomstick so you can nip that waist in!

Black, White, and Red All Over

No it's not new, but black and red hasn't looked this fresh since the White Stripes ruled it.
I think I love it more now because it feels more black and white with hints of red...most importanly the lips! There were so many raspberry red lips on the runway, that I'm almost ready to throw out the gloss! Matte lips are starting to look good again. And leave the shine to all the great new giant crystal beads and mirrored gemstones like this cool Chloe dress.

Rock Candy Rings

I have to give a shout out to a Megan Greene of Magpie Rings, for her delish cocktail rings. They look good enought to eat!

I bought a couple of her rings at the last Shecky's 'Girls Night Out' and they have become my signature pieces. Especially since I can either be a) not much into lots of jewelry, and 2) too forgetful to put on jewelry, I just keep a ring stashed in my bag at all times to give some flash to my outfit. Not only do I get tons of compliments on them, but it ups my cool factor because each piece is original art!

Eye Love Eye Let

Once the snow thaws, I've got my eyelet dresses ready to go. The newness this year is to wear eyelet in graphic patterns. It should have a slight 60's and vintage vibe. Make sure to ditch the Little House on the Prarie eyelet from two years ago. If it's at the knee or below, it's gotta go. Good rule of thumb...or rule of knee.



If you're nervous about wearing white too soon...ease into it with some tall boots. White is NOT for post memorial day only. Wearing true white all year round is tres MOD! And wearing white doesn't have to be basic...add color in your accessories to make it really pop!

Chanel Bow Blouse Babes

Rest assured this girl isn't treading around this outdoor concert in true Chanel, but she is a perfect picture of runway to reality with what looks like vintage purchases. Although her heavy bangs and porcelain skin takes this look to the extreme (almost too extreme), on an average Jane, the bow blouse could be the most exciting update I've seen to tops since the trapeze top!

Bubble Coats

I personally think voluminous tops are really hard to wear without feeling 9 months preggers, but this coat is really cute because it hugs her butt. It looks like the key is to nip it in at a point that you can still look like you have a decent figure underneath. But it's still big enough to be dramatic.

Ashley Olsen's Lemony Dress

I'm all about this dress! Lemony freshness! I think the black and white with yellow prevents it from looking too 'bumblebee'. This look inspires me to take all of my minidresses and cut them just a bit higher. With opaque tights you can look nice and not too naughty. Dress is by Castle Starr...

Stars for These Stripes

Although it is not NEARLY warm enough for this dress anywhere in the states, I'm already itching to rock this cute stripe tee dress. Maybe I can push it forward by wearing with my knee high butterscotch color Chloe-esque boots. Make sure you do us all a favor if you wear this trend...don't pair it with red shoes. We are SO over literal sailor...even for you Christina!

The Clash

I've been loving the idea of hits of plaid...coats, bags, etc, but couldn't imagine how to funk it up enough to not look like a prepster or Scottish. So this was a really novel idea to me...clashing plaids. Much cooler looking than the expected 'skull and crossbones' or foil print to lend a punk edge. This has a little polish but still enough irreverance. But beware, keep it in the same color family and preferably bright or you may go dangerously 90's grunge.

Long Lost Top

I thought this blouson top was just a one hit wonder...so I didn't buy it when I was in London last and am now regretting it! I saw this on the street in NYC the other day on a pyt, and it was adorable on a person. I figured any shirt that made a mannequin look fat couldn't be good...but I was wrong. If anyone sees something like this around, let me know where I can find!

Go Granny Go

Now I'm not a big fan of the typical granny boot, but these flat boots with the lace up in the back instead of the front is more 'Granny meets Pirates of the Carribean'. And with the fold over, you can make these looks super tall like a bunch of celebs are wearing right now or you can make it just a modest boot (ok almost modest). Tip on the tall boots though...wear black or dark denim unless you have Kate Bosworth thighs.

Jump Around

Are we too old for Jumpers? I LOVE THEM this fall, but uberconcerned about their age-appropriateness. Anyone want to weigh in on that? Are jumpers ageless? At least this one is more of a pencil skirt, so it's not too kiddy. Intermixonline.com has some great ones, but they are the fuller ones. I'll buy the one that you all vote for!

Move over Mrs. Roper

I'm in LA checking out how they live on the other coast and they have not yet embraced the 80's school girl meets Acapella singer prep look. Instead, they have pulled out Grannies moo-moo dresses for a 70's chic look. Although I love these prints and patterns, they can be rough on a) the wrong skin tone and/or b) in mass, so opt for a mini version especially if you are shorter than 5'9"!


In other LA news, was at Hyde last night and the stars were out! Linds Lohan, Cam and JT, Drew Barrymore and Leelee Sobieski. Drew was sporting a cute 70's printed wrap dress, and Cam and Linds were in all black. The weirdest look was Leelee's high waisted pants that zipped up the back almost all the way to her arms...avant guarde but uncomfortable!

Baby Booties!

These shoe boots make you one hot babe! I just bought a pair from Rampage at Macys, and I do feel like quite the diva in them. The shorter these boots are, the more 'fashiony' they will be. So if you love the look but want to tip-toe into this trend, buy a taller pair (mid calf) and fold them over in half when you are feeling racy!