Fabulous Fashion Books

"The Golden Age of Couture"

"Fabulous Frocks"

"Christian Lacroix on Fashion"

Dresses from left Jean Desses,

Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre Haute Couture

and Christian Dior Haute Couture.

("Christian Lacroix on Fashion")

Vogue (American edition) cover Oct. 1952.

("The Golden Age of Couture")

Audrey Hepburn in a dress by Hubert de Givenchy

for the 1954 film Sabrina.

("The Golden Age of Couture")

A look from Jean Paul Gaultier's Haute Couture collection 2007.

("Fabulous Frocks")

As you can see I've gotten 3 fabulous new fashion books filled with page after page of fashion history, style icons and of course very chic clothing and accessories. The first book shown is called "The Golden Age of Couture". It is about the couture clothing and accessories in Paris and London. I was stunned by the phenomenal clothes in this book from designers like Cristobal Balenciaga and Pierre Balmain. The second book called "Fabulous Frocks" (my favorite) is mostly about dresses throughout history, fashion icons and modern day runway shows. Last but not least, "Christan Lacroix on Fashion". This book is mostly pictures of beautiful clothes that have a timeline from around 1780-2007. The pictures and sets are fantastic. All of these books are amazing and I think anyone interested in fashion should own at least one of them. I would like to thank my very generous new friends who gave these books to me.

p.s The most time I've ever put into a post!

Takashi Murakami Poster

I was in Soho this tuesday and stumbled upon what I think is one of the best things to be sold on the streets of NYC. Takashi Murakami for Louis Vuitton posters! There where around 15 different prints to choose from. It was a hard decision but eventually I chose this one. Pandas are my favorite animals and I loved the vibrant colors (which look even more colorful in person). Takashi Murakami has collaborated with many other people and companies such as Kanye West and Mercedes and is well known for his anime style art.

P.S. More to come

Beautiful Betsey and Nikki Eve

Betsey and me at Nikki Eve

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Chanel bag
Rag and Bone

I'm sorry I haven't blogged for such a long time. This summer has been incredibly busy. I was thinking about my blog and wondering what to do next while walking around Sag Harbor. If only someone interesting would just appear. I stepped into Nikki Eve and was photographing the Chanel bag and Rag and Bone shoes when who should I see, but the one and only Betsey Johnson. After a quick introduction, Betsey and I took some pictures and she kindly invited me to her September Fall/Winter show! What a great way to get back into my blog. More to come soon.

Collette Items of the Week

Prada bag and shoes
This necklace is a piece designed by Masha Archer who travels the world collecting beads. It's incredibly beautiful and very heavy! She used glass, coral, lotus pods, and even rare limited edition coins in this necklace.

It may be late July, but these pieces make me really excited for Fall fashion.

Louis Vuitton 5 Ways

My very very generous Uncle Charlie, who's in the wine business and spends a lot of time in Paris, gave me a Louis Vuitton scarf for my birthday this year. Its surprising how many ways you can wear a Louis Vuitton scarf.

Camp Skype with Johnny Weir

Johnny Weir in the 2010 Winter Olympics wearing his favorite costume.

At my camp in Wisconsin, we had a live Skype with Johnny Weir. He gave us the scoop on his latest costume for Japan (which I can't reveal, but lets just say it involves lace). He told us his favorite Lady Gaga songs are "Speechless" and "Poker Face" and that he would like a Hello Kitty toaster. He also wished me a happy birthday because we share the same birthday, July 2nd. We ended the Skype by singing "Bad Romance" to him. What a fabulous person.

Collette Item of the Week

This weeks Collette item of the week is an eel skin Chanel bag. I think this a very chic bag. It would be perfect for the red carpet. It would also be great for the Valentino Resort 2011 clollection.

p.s first day out of school. YEAH!!!

Marc Jacobs Specials Items

For my early birthday, this weekend my grandma took me to some of my favorite (NYC) stores, including the Marc Jacobs "special items" store. It is Marc Jacobs, but for a very low price. Most of the things there are around $20. As you can see, I picked up a couple of colorful accessories. We also visited some other stores I would reccommend like Uni-glo and Zara.

Collette Item of the Week

Hermes bag....

and belt.

This entry has two Collette items of the week because I missed last. And as you can see they're both Hermes. I love Hermes, it's so classic sophisticated and chic. I was completely unaware that Maison Margiela was head designer for Hermes. The company's are both so different and they're both so amazing.

B is for Balenciaga

I'm so sorry I haven't posted in such a long time but i've been very busy and uninspired lately. Here's something blog worthy to lift your spirits. I'm so exited to announce that Balenciaga is now in Easthampton. Although it's only handbags and other accessories I love anything Balenciaga.

P.S. I had to sneak this shot.......shhh.

Gail Rothwell

My friend just introduced me to this great store in East Hampton called Gail Rothwell. It's like a tiny Barney's with designers like Lanvin, Marni, Jason Wu, Blumarine, Rick Owens and the list goes on.

Dries Van Noten. I love this cluthch it caught my eye as soon as I walked in the store.

I also loved this Dries Van Noten coat. It's very vintage looking and very chic. In case you haven't noticed, I love Dries van Noten.

I love this Yigal Azrouel garment. It's a perfect party dress.

Balenciaga out here on Long Island? Wow! This piece is a Balenciaga.Edition (see more on this below).

Balenciaga Edition

The design studio selected 13 designs and two jewels from the house archives of Cristobal Balenciaga's haute couture collections dating between 1952 and 1968. Their development is focused on meticulous research of the original fabrics and constructions replicating them with current manufacturing techniques.

Cool, right?

Rube Necklace

My very generous friends at Rube, a fabulous and unique store in Amagansett, gave me this beautiful necklace in appreciation of my blog. Thanks Jim and Christine.

Feeling Blue?

Today is a very rainy blue day in NY so i decided to do my first Polyvore (a very addictive website) post about blue.

Stripes

These are my friends striped shirts (the same one with the designer shoes). She loves stripes and the history of Coco Chanel and the way she was inspired by zee French sailors uniforms. I've picked up some stripes on a recent trip to the city.

My First Job

I've been hired by Colleen and Rodney Yee for my first job. Here's the deal. Every week I go to their studio, Yoga Shanti, and dress a manikin in the latest yoga styles. There you have it. My first job and it's pretty fun.

Collette Item of the Week

This week the Collette item of the week is this rare and beautiful 1980's Chanel travel bag. The value is $5,ooo but Collette is selling it for only $3,200. Not bad right? In my Parisian dreams.

Collette Item of the Week

Chanel bag
The Collette item of the week is this fantastic Chanel bag. I love the chain weaved through the bag. Also I saw the Louis Vuitton picture in Collette. It is not the item of the week, I just really liked it.

Awesome Hermes Find

Our friend Jeanne designs beautiful shoes and also spends some time on Ebay. How about this Hermes ring for a find?

Guess What?

My mom stepped out of her comfort zone and gave Grace Coddington my blog card at a restaurant. Cute cats. How about a job at Vogue? Just joking.

Collette Item of the Week

The Collette item of the week is this chic Bottega Veneta bag.

P.S. Can't wait to check out their new addition. They've doubled their store!!