Starbucks chit chat

This morning, hungover and disheveled, I go to my local Starbucks around the corner. I see an immaculately dressed woman in front of me. All I can think is, "Where is that coat from?!?! I know I have seen it somewhere."

So finally, at the other end where everyone stands about waiting for their drinks as if they were a prize, I blurt out "I love your coat!" She turns to me, looks me up and down, then in a sharky Eastern European voice: "Balenciaga"

I knew I had seen it. And I will always wear my designers to Starbucks from now on. She did look fabulous, had paired the coat with skinny jeans, Cutler and Gross sunglasses, and Robert Clergie oxford tie-ups.

Here is the coat:


That's what you get in Kensington I suppose. At least its last season. Still beautiful nonetheless.

How to walk in high heels

Here is a funny and easy how-to video of how to gracefully walk in high heels.


VideoJug: How To Walk In High Heels

Enjoy!

A treat for your nose

Some of our most famous icons such as Brigitte Bardot, Aubrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe and even modern beauties like Ashley Olsen and Daisy Lowe have all confessed to wearing Unisex or Men's fragrances.

I myself do this as well. Any typical girl can take a bottle of Freesia and spray it all over herself and walk around smelling like flowers. BORING. Women with unique taste, style and even a bit of gumption agree the scent of a man worn on a woman is the most mysterious act. Having said that, here are a few of my favourites:

Marc Jacobs Orange:
At first it smells very sweet and girly, but give it twenty minutes to develop into its full capability. You wont be able to stop smelling yourself. Neither will he!



Tom Ford Men:
This enchanting aroma as Mr. Ford put it is "that slightly dirty, sensual, sexy smell." Definitely not your average musk, put it that way! (Plus, you've got to love that Ad!)




Hermes - Un Jardin En Mediterranee:

You know that salty and sweaty scent you get after a long day at the beach? This is a vacation in a bottle. Its sweet orange blossoms mixed with bergamot give it that unique masculine scent. I highly recommend wearing this on all occasions... especially hot dates. (side note: This is my signature scent)



Jo Malone: Pomegranate Noir
This fragrance gives earthy mystery to any femme fatale. With pomegranate, pink pepper, raspberry, plum, opopanax, frankincense, patchouli, musk, and spicy woods this is no ordinary scent. Worth the money, as you will smell as you are, perplexing.



As we all have different tastes, it is important to stay true to your own personality. I am always interested in other people's signature scents- so please let me know!

Give your fingers a gift

Cocktail rings are gaining more and more exposure as the new accessory. They are a great way to show your own personal style as there are so many different kinds to choose from.

A few favorites are the YSL ones (Yours truly wearing the gold-dipped)
below are the other styles available from YSL.




Prices range from $150-575, buy at ysl.com



(above left Patricia von Musulin $1500, right, VBH $68,000)

You can always wear more than one for an extra eclectic look via Mary-Kate


Roberto Cavalli (shop at harveynichols.com)

Prices unknown. Check with stockist

The best places to browse for unique rings for a bargain are the flee markets held in the big cities (Paris has a great one, as well as the Fairfax Flee Market in LA), but of course if you can afford it, buy big, bold and encrusted!

Ah-MAZE-ing?

Hmmm Last season Rick Owens seemed to be the golden boy from LA, and now I'm not so sure anymore...

Here is his dizzying collection for the spring. The collection at least has a point of view, and not all of the pieces are just conceptual.

And We're back

It was a short break, but promise to update more frequently from here on out. Also, now officially based in London, and with a new city, lots of fashion news to share!

Kisses

Sex, Lies, and Mr. Margiela

Hot hot hot! Talk about eyes wide shut. Peek-a-boo sexy over in Paris gave us all a thrill, a great contrast to the granny prints we are seeing for the Spring. What do you think? Innovative, or just unwearable? Thanks Josef for turning me on to this amazing under-the-radar designer.

All images are from Maison Martin Margiela Spring 2008

Just a thought

People who do well, work hard, and make money get to spend heaps of time here:





Liberty of London
222 Regent St
Westminster,
London W1B

If I could, I would.

Fall '07 Bags: Still Slithering

So, we are getting back to the times where a simple Gucci logo bag is not enough in status-land. The bags must be bigger, more expensive, and most importantly, made from a poor reptile carcass. Makes perfect sense, right? I cant deny loving them either.


YSL $26,995.00


Prada $2,620.00

Jimmy Choo $14,000.00

Nancy Gonzalez $2,550.00

Bottega Veneta $22,680.00



All priced to buy at Neiman Marcus

If Uncle Karl thinks its cool....

Check out his comment on our celebrity culture during his latest show in Paris.


Who knew Lindsay was that influential!

Did you check out the Chanel Spring 2008 RTW show? Perhaps you found it as disappointing as I did? See it for yourself here