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Monday, January 26, 2009
Plaid Done Right
Stars like Linsay Lohan really made plaid popular. You can pair a plaid dress with your favorite skinny jeans or layer one of your plaid shirts under a cardigan to create some color in your outfit. Below are a few pieces that I found for a pretty reasonable price.
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Thursday, January 22, 2009
J. Crew Inspirations For The First Family
J. Crew. Above is a screen shot from the J. Crew website. They are very proud of designing the various looks for the First Family. So proud in fact they will be featuring the children's designs in their next fall campaign. Something tells me that the campaign will be very lucrative.
Malia and Sasha look absolutely adorable in their outfits -- the colors, the bows, everything expresses cuteness. Malia wore periwinkle blue and Sasha wore pink with orange accessories.
The outfit that J. Crew created for Michelle, she wore during the Kid's Inaugural concert. One thing is certain, the Obama family loves to dress up in color.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Michelle Obama's Inaugural Dress - Isabel Toledo
When Michelle Obama stepped out in her Isabel Toledo designed coat and sheath dress I smiled. The color was noteworthy and Mrs. Obama looked stunning, but most importantly confident. Whether intentional or not Mrs. Obama stood out amongst the crowd of neutrals. After all, it seems too coincidental to choose such a bright and hopeful color by chance. Either way she was on the mark. Naturally there are some skeptics of the Toledo design but it serves it's purpose. She looked sophisticated, as the First Lady should, and she was confident and capable of supporting her husband as he got sworn in as the United State's 44th President.On closer look the coat has intricate detail that most lenses cannot capture. The fabric was a Swiss wool lace. Isabel Toledo named the yellow toned color, lemongrass, appropriately so, seeing as the confusion as to whether the dress was in fact yellow or green. Depending on the camera angles and the quality of photographs taken, the dress seemed yellow or a faint green.
Some bloggers felt that the First Lady appeared a bit matronly in this ensemble but I would beg to differ. I agree there is a fine line, especially when you wear such heavy fabrics and brocade, but Michelle knows how to look fresh. If the color had been a tan or another neutral she would have tipped the scales towards matronly, however she wisely chose a bright color and brighter accessories.
The First Lady wore Jimmy Choo 'Glacier' pumps in a deep green to accompany the lemongrass ensemble. She also wore a pair of green J. Crew Gloves.
Dr. Jill Biden has not been getting as much attention as the First Lady however she also looks great in her red coat.
Inauguration Weekend - "We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration At The Lincoln Memorial"
"We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration At The Lincoln Memorial"
Despite warnings of snow, as well as the bone-chilling temperatures, thousands of spectators crowded around Washington's monuments. By looking at Barack and Michelle Obama, always the sophisticated couple, you couldn't guess how low the temperatures had dropped, but pan to the bundled crowd and you can see just how cold it must have been these past couple of days during the inaugural ceremonies.
We often see Michelle Obama in dresses and skirts, however this weekend she decided to bring out the suits. For the We Are One Concert at the Lincoln Memorial, she chose another Narciso Rodriguez suit, this time in camel and black. She balanced nicely the role of First Lady with her chic independent style. There has been some buzz about the borrowed earrings that she wore, $17,000 Loree Rodkin. Some people question the extravagance of choosing such pieces, but we cannot forget that she is the First Lady and she must dress the part. Michele Obama has become popularly adept of mixing high price tags with lower priced finds. One thing for certain she keeps us, the spectators, on our toes. By choosing a designer such as Narciso Rodriguez, she shows her interest in the fashion world. Narciso Rodriguez is known for his sleek, feminine style and sharp clean silhouette.
The We Are One concert attracted many celebrities such as U2, Beyonce, Sheryl Crow, Tom Hanks, and Bruce Springsteen to name a few. The star-studded event adds to the message that the Obama campaign has been driving forth all along -- that despite the difficulties we have before us, we must be hopeful that we shall overcome. President elect Barack Obama words echoed just that:
Mr. President and his First Lady
Biden and Obama families
Performers, Presenters, and Attendees at the We Are One Concert
Image Credit - hbo.com
Despite warnings of snow, as well as the bone-chilling temperatures, thousands of spectators crowded around Washington's monuments. By looking at Barack and Michelle Obama, always the sophisticated couple, you couldn't guess how low the temperatures had dropped, but pan to the bundled crowd and you can see just how cold it must have been these past couple of days during the inaugural ceremonies.We often see Michelle Obama in dresses and skirts, however this weekend she decided to bring out the suits. For the We Are One Concert at the Lincoln Memorial, she chose another Narciso Rodriguez suit, this time in camel and black. She balanced nicely the role of First Lady with her chic independent style. There has been some buzz about the borrowed earrings that she wore, $17,000 Loree Rodkin. Some people question the extravagance of choosing such pieces, but we cannot forget that she is the First Lady and she must dress the part. Michele Obama has become popularly adept of mixing high price tags with lower priced finds. One thing for certain she keeps us, the spectators, on our toes. By choosing a designer such as Narciso Rodriguez, she shows her interest in the fashion world. Narciso Rodriguez is known for his sleek, feminine style and sharp clean silhouette.
The We Are One concert attracted many celebrities such as U2, Beyonce, Sheryl Crow, Tom Hanks, and Bruce Springsteen to name a few. The star-studded event adds to the message that the Obama campaign has been driving forth all along -- that despite the difficulties we have before us, we must be hopeful that we shall overcome. President elect Barack Obama words echoed just that:
"But never forget that the true character of our nation is revealed not during times of comfort and ease, but by the right we do when the moment is hard. I ask you to help reveal that character once more, and together, we can carry forward as one nation, and one people, the legacy of our forefathers that we celebrate today."
Mr. President and his First Lady
Biden and Obama familiesPerformers, Presenters, and Attendees at the We Are One Concert
Image Credit - hbo.com
Inauguration Weekend - Zero + Maria Cornejo - Historic Train Ride To Philadelphia
Michelle Obama once again chooses an ensemble designed by Maria Cornejo. It is reported that Cornejo custom made a variety of pieces for the First Lady, including the royal purple jacket she wore during the historic train ride she took with her husband Barack Obama. The Obama family made the journey that Abraham Lincoln took, traveling from Philadelphia to Washington, the ride itself is symbolic of how far our country has come.The Maria Cornejo jacket was very flattering for Michelle, however when paired with the less brilliant, purple sweater, it loses it's effect. Cornejo, known to many fashion enthusiasts such as Tilda Swinton and Sofia Coppola, is relatively unknown to the general public. Obama's choice will certainly help to make Maria Cornejo a household name.
Cornejo was born in Chile but spent most of her adolescence in England with her family. Currently she lives in NYC with her husband and children. Her designs are minimalistic, and she herself has said that she doesn't like embellishments. Although she is known for her minimalism it doesn't make her work any less exciting. She uses clean lines and expresses a great deal of sophistication in her clothes. I began to peruse her collections as soon as I heard the buzz about Cornejo and her work with Michelle Obama. Needless to say, I was definitely impressed. Her collection is full of clothes that a woman could wear right off the runway, without looking like she is overdoing it. Maria Cornejo has two stores in NYC: one in Nolita and the other in the West Village.Zero Maria Cornejo Spring 2009 Collection
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Golden Globes 2009 - Best Dressed
BEST DRESSED
My choice for best dressed of the evening goes to Eva Mendes, hands down. She looked sensational in her Christian Dior white dress. The dress was the perfect fit to show off her figure and was simple and elegant. Her choice of a teal necklace, Van Cleef & Arpels, really makes the whole ensemble. Since the dress was white, the teal necklace really made her stand out amongst the rest of the attendees.
Admittedly I am biased when it comes to Kate Winslet (because I love her so!) but there is no doubt that she looked absolutely flawless at the Golden Globes. She wore Yves Saint Laurent and Chopard jewels. The gown is simple and black yet it really makes her shine. She doesn't need any embellishments. Her acceptance speech was sweet and genuine. Not to mention how wonderful it was to hear Kate refer to Angelina Jolie as "who is the other one?" When referring to her fellow nominees, Kate who was full of emotion couldn't remember Angelina. The camera flashes to Angelina, who's scowl proves she didn't enjoy Kate's temporary memory lapse. Come on Angie, laugh a little. Not everyone takes you as seriously as you take yourself.
Freida Pinto, from Slumdog Millionaire, wore Christian Lacroix Haute Couture. I don't think anyone else on the red carpet could have pulled off this mustard yellow dress with as much class and beauty as Freida did. The mustard color set her apart from all the others wearing black, nudes, etc.
Kate Beckinsale in J. Mendel with Fred Leighton jewels. Some might think that the oversized earrings may be from a previous season, but there is no denying how well they went with her dress. She is pure glamor in this white mermaid gown. It really accentuates her figure and I am in love with the ruching on the top of the dress.
Ok I realize that this is overstated but how great does Demi Moore look? I won't belabor the fact of how beautiful she is at her age, but she did appear more confident than many of the other young starlets in attendance. She wore a Christian Dior gown with Cartier jewels. Kudos also for her natural hair. She usually wears her hair straight, but the waves goes well with the frills of her dress.
Olivia Wilde dared to wear some color on the red carpet, where most everyone else made the safe choice not to. Her lavender Reem Acra gown went beautifully with her skin tone. One suggestion however, loose the belt. The jeweled belt makes more for a prom queen rather than an esteemed television actress.
Image Credit - vogue.com
My choice for best dressed of the evening goes to Eva Mendes, hands down. She looked sensational in her Christian Dior white dress. The dress was the perfect fit to show off her figure and was simple and elegant. Her choice of a teal necklace, Van Cleef & Arpels, really makes the whole ensemble. Since the dress was white, the teal necklace really made her stand out amongst the rest of the attendees.
Admittedly I am biased when it comes to Kate Winslet (because I love her so!) but there is no doubt that she looked absolutely flawless at the Golden Globes. She wore Yves Saint Laurent and Chopard jewels. The gown is simple and black yet it really makes her shine. She doesn't need any embellishments. Her acceptance speech was sweet and genuine. Not to mention how wonderful it was to hear Kate refer to Angelina Jolie as "who is the other one?" When referring to her fellow nominees, Kate who was full of emotion couldn't remember Angelina. The camera flashes to Angelina, who's scowl proves she didn't enjoy Kate's temporary memory lapse. Come on Angie, laugh a little. Not everyone takes you as seriously as you take yourself.
Freida Pinto, from Slumdog Millionaire, wore Christian Lacroix Haute Couture. I don't think anyone else on the red carpet could have pulled off this mustard yellow dress with as much class and beauty as Freida did. The mustard color set her apart from all the others wearing black, nudes, etc.
Kate Beckinsale in J. Mendel with Fred Leighton jewels. Some might think that the oversized earrings may be from a previous season, but there is no denying how well they went with her dress. She is pure glamor in this white mermaid gown. It really accentuates her figure and I am in love with the ruching on the top of the dress.
Ok I realize that this is overstated but how great does Demi Moore look? I won't belabor the fact of how beautiful she is at her age, but she did appear more confident than many of the other young starlets in attendance. She wore a Christian Dior gown with Cartier jewels. Kudos also for her natural hair. She usually wears her hair straight, but the waves goes well with the frills of her dress.
Olivia Wilde dared to wear some color on the red carpet, where most everyone else made the safe choice not to. Her lavender Reem Acra gown went beautifully with her skin tone. One suggestion however, loose the belt. The jeweled belt makes more for a prom queen rather than an esteemed television actress.Image Credit - vogue.com
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