So, leather has always been around but this season I’ve particularly taken notice. I’m absolutely loving the trend and even the colorful leather designs!
The other day I wore this Theory Feria Danish Leather fall 2012 dressto Saks Furla Event. The top consists of 100% white lambskin and the bottom is black leather.
Beyonce was rocking the leather trend the other day with Rag and Bone black and white leather skinny jeans and a HelmutLang blazer.
Now, I’m ready to find some colored leather looks like these two Dsquared Fall/Winter 2012 below.
Was on the Upper East Side yesterday… and wandered into the Dolce and Gabbana store. It felt like I was throwing myself back to some kind of modern roman society with kings, knights and princesses. But I found some great stuff nonetheless!
This beautiful sequined gold skirt stood out in regality and completely caught my attention right away. It was paired with an amazing white blouse and let me tell you, this is for that woman that wants all eyes on her with her first step in the room!
Today is election day and I hope each and every one of you goes out and votes! Whether by email, going to the poll or finding an “army” truck in NJ to make it happen- just make sure you vote today!
I’d like to pay a tribute to the last four years of Michelle Obama’s style. It seems that we haven’t paid this much attention to what our First Lady is wearing since Jackie Kennedy Onassis was in the White House!
Our economy was a sinking ship before Obama took office and it has seemed to stabilize a bit with GDP and the DJIA up a bit since the market crash of 2009. However, things are still pretty rough.
According to the Harvard Business Review, Professor David Yermack of NYU’s Stern School found that following public appearances between 2008-2009, Michelle Obama created $2.7 billion in cumulative abnormal returns for fashion and retail companies associated with what she wore.
Professor Yermack also states brands chosen by Obama gain about 2.3% in value which by the way, is more than Sarah Jessica Parker at about .5%.
Let’s take a look back at some of her great looks over the past four years!
Sneaker heels will keep you looking street and lady-like at the same time! They might especially come in handy in this funky NYC weather… cold, rain, hurricane. I can’t wait to grab these!
Love this silver metallic DKNYSpring 2013 heel. So cute.
So, my cousin Monique Nelson, Uniworld‘s new CEO, recommended I read By Invitation Only: How We Built Gilt from the Gilt Groupe founders Alexis Maybank and Alexandra Wilkis Wilson for an interesting read on building a company in the fashion business.
Am currently working to use my artwork to start my own fashion brand and just got the book in the mail. I’m excited to start reading!
Last night I attended the unveiling of the Furla and Saks Fifth AvenueFemme Fairytales Handbag Collection hosted by Kelly Rutherford of Gossip Girls!
The candy bags were very whimsical and fabulous. Rebecca Moses was commissioned to illustrate and create stories of five special women (Femme Fairytales). They represent the story and lives of the women and each one was quite unique- jewels, studs and even blue ostrich feathers! The bags are actually not that expensive, to my surprise. Most seem to selling for at least under $1000.
I chatted with Vera Wang (love her work) and showed off one of my favorite bags with Fabio Fusi, Furla’s Creative Director. The president of Furla, Giovanni Furlanetto, was also in attendance representing the company. It was a lovely evening!
This weekend the hottest designer fashion for kids hit the runway at the VOGUE Bambini Fashion Show also known as the Petite Parade.
Beautiful kids handpicked by the children’s fashion magazine strutted their stuff downtown at Industria Superstudio near the MeatPacking District. The show featured designs for children by Olivia Rose, Caramel Baby & Child and Lilly Pulitzer and more.
Maison Martin Margiela’s deconstructed and oversized look is hitting H & M stores November 15th. This playful collection will certainly stir up the ‘norm’ at H & M this Fall.
I personally just love the contrast of the below outake from the lookbook: sparkly silver leggings paired with a big white coat.
Happy Monday to you, hope you’re having a great day at work!
These new Giuseppe Zanottiblue pumps make me really happy at work as they go great paired with a conservative gray, blue or black dress for the office!
This is a great way to spice up your outfit at work. Pair them with a great shift dress like the grey “CEO” or black “Work with Me ” dresses shown below, for example, from ModCloth.
