Friday, January 5, 2007

Fab Fashion Blogs Friday

Trendscape: Puffer Vests

When the weather outside is frightful and you don’t feel like wearing your usual heavy coat, try a Puffer Vest as an alternative. It’s, well, puffy enough to keep your bodice warm, but its sleeveless nature allows your arms to breathe. Presenting four options that will take you all the way to Spring:

Omiru.com Favorite



CB Sports Long Apollo Vest | $217 (sale) at Shopbop

Omiru As Featured in Lucky Magazine this month

[Omiru]


Fashion Crime – Pepper spray “it”




Pepperface.com’s sleek pepper spray is accessorized by Swarovski crystals to provide self defense with both sting and bling.

Duff sisters, Jaime Pressly and more celebs are protecting themselves, and also supporting a good cause. To raise awareness for domestic violence protection, Pepperface has set up an auction selling celebrity designed devices. (read entire story)
[The It List's]

Looks to Keep for Spring 2007 - Part 1



Worry not shopaholics...all that hard work shopping last season will not go to vain this season. Here are some trends that I'm predicting you can keep for Spring 2007: (read entire story)
[Shopaholics Anonymous]


The Shelf Life Of Your Makeup



Although you may think makeup can last forever if kept closed tightly and stored in a cool, dry place, I've got news for you...negatory! Makeup does expire; as soon as a product is opened, bacteria begin to grow.

Since makeup companies are not required to post expiration warnings on their labels, you have to use your judgement and be informed of the guidelines recommended by experts. It can be difficult to keep your makeup out of the sun and heat but that is what kills the preservatives that help fight off nasty germs. (read entire story)
[FabSugar]


Celeb Fashion Hit or Miss?



Christina Aguilera


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After performing live in Times Square, the singer ushered in the New Year in a sweeping chocolate brown silk Balenciaga gown and delicate gold necklace.
Hit or Miss?

Carmen Electra


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The star toughened up her romantic McGinn lace sheath with black tights and slick patent boots at a New Year's party in L.A.
Hit or Miss?

[Hit or Miss]


Fashion Police


Mariah Carey


Image: SplashNews.com

WILDER: Mariah, there's something called a raincoat. Look into it.
SKENE: What happened? How did she break both her ankles?
KNOBLER: What to do when you don't know how to pitch your own tent.
MCDONALD: One step for man. One giant mistake for Mariah.
EISENBERG: She should pull that hood over the entire outfit and make it disappear.


Melanie Griffith


Image: SplashNews.com

LANDRY: What Raggedy Ann looks like as a blonde.
TA: Why you should never go out when wearing your coat inside out.
KNOBLER: This is far from Working, Girl.
LOPEZ: When did Melanie become a muppet?
WILDER: Sadly, she failed knitting class.
SZISH: She's coming apart at the seams...literally!
[Fashion Police]

Thursday, January 4, 2007

Vote For Couture in the City @ The Glam Awards





Glam.com, one of the premier fashion websites on the web is holding its Network Awards and Couture in the City has been nominated in the fashion category. Anyone can vote, the only criteria is that you are a registered member of Glam.com. So if you love Couture in the City why not show it and put a vote in for us.

Valley Winter Sale Up to 60% Off




Friday, January 5th 12-7pm
Valley- 48 Orchard Street Btwn Hester & Grand

About Valley: A new kind of one-stop-shopping experience...fusing a rare blend of apparel, a nail and waxing salon, and a lounge all in an artistically inspired retail space! Outerwear by Mike& Chris, Borne, Glad News. T-Shirts & Tops by Full of Flight, SSUR, Leonard Nimoy, Lawless, Telfar, Christina, Lehr, Guild, Rojas. Dresses by Sweet Tater, Ladies of the Canyon, Carolina K. Denim by Grey Ant, Deener, Anlo, Sass & Bide, Cresciente, Sanita, Kenta and C Ronson Footwear.

www.valleynyc.com

Wednesday, January 3, 2007

The "Take Care of Me" New Years Resolution, Couture in the City Fashion Blog

Britney's 2007 Resolution: 'Take Care of Me'
Britney Spears (source)

Britney Spears has recently been quoted by People magazine as making it her New Year's resolution to "Take Care of Me." Britney, we couldn't agree with you more!

We'll let your personal trainer/nutritionist/guru/spiritual guide or whatever help you on the inside, but LeFashionista's want to help Britter's on the outside as well!

May we suggest that you (and the ex-Mrs. Federline) take care of yourself with some fashionable swag from LeFashionista!

Every girl making a comeback needs a fab bag, like this one from Socoley:


Socoley Large Bubble Bag, $470.00

We all know by now how Brit is also in dire need of some under things, so may we also suggest:


Kahri Rock to the Roll Boyshorts, $16.00

And last but not least, who needs a wedding ring? Show off that new momma decolletage with a hot necklace from April Star Davis:


A56 Necklace $160.00

Check out www.lefashionista.com for yourself and "Take Care of You" with some fabulous accessories and indie clothes.

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Tuesday, January 2, 2007

Velvet by Jenny Graham at Misamu.com

Velvet by Jenny Graham and Toni Spencer fuse quality with trend-setting basics and the result is soft and sensuous clothing that flatter without sacrificing feminine fit and beauty. Velvet brand clothing are known for their flattering dresses, longer length tops and super soft tees and shirts.


Velvet Sabina Lace Tunic dress White - $281 EUR


Fabulous tunic dress from Velvet by Graham and Spencer.



Velvet Dolly Tiered Top Black - $144 EUR


Jersey Top from Velvet by Graham and Spencer. The Dolly top features gentle ruching at straps and below bust.



Velvet Aveza Dress Storm - $132 EUR


Great dress from Velvet by Graham and Spencer. The Aveza dress is one of Velvet's most popular styles due to how flattering it is on all sizes.



Velvet Dina Jersey Tunic Rye - $67 EUR on Sale - Couture in the City favorite*


Soft jersey tunic from Velvet by Graham & Spencer. Banded at neck and hem. ¾ length sleeves.


Purchase Velvet at Misamu.com

Designer Spotlight: Sari Gueron. Couture in the City Fashion Blog




If you are a young modern New York woman, chances are you don't just know Sari Gueron, you're wearing her. That is, of course, if you're the best dressed woman in the room anyway. That's because since her stunning debut on the fashion scene eight years ago, Gueron has been hyped as one of the hottest young designers to hit the tents at Bryant Park by the likes of New York magazine, Vogue, W and Harper's Bazaar.

Her stream-lined collection of sophisticated dresses feature delicate details that are decidedly feminine but unfussy, charming celebs from Sofia Coppola to Natalie Portman—"I'd love to dress Cate Blanchett one day. I admire her intelligence, talent and elegance," says Gueron. Her girlie frocks often belie the fact that this fashionable New Yorker actually grew up a huge tomboy. "I was always following my older brother and his friends around," says the Connecticut-and-Israel-raised beauty, "I didn't wear dresses until I was 15 years old, so it's a little ironic that now my passion is to design them."

Happily, living in New York for the past nine years fuels all of Gueron's passions. "Gramercy Park is one of the most beautiful places in New York City. Waking up to it every morning is a treat," says Gueron, an avid surfer, who at the moment is nesting and mostly buys things for her home renovations. "My friends in the city are strong, creative and stylish women, which I find very inspiring for my designs."

Surprisingly, it's not the label, but your own personality that Gueron, who has worked with both John Galliano and with Oscar de la Renta, thinks makes any hip ensemble stand out: "What makes an outfit special is the way you personalize it and make it feel like YOU. I love how my friends and I can wear the same dress and make it look totally different by changing our accessories, hair and make-up to suit each of our personalities." Now that's a timeless fashion accessory we can all afford—and thanks to Gueron's "no-fuss" frocks, chic has never been so simple, or so personal. Even for a tomboy trapped in a cosmopolitan body.

On The Inside - Top Personalities Take You On The Inside With Favorites and Recommendations


Sari Gueron - Spring 2007










Visit www.sarigueron.com

Monday, January 1, 2007

Top it off, New Year Trend, Couture in the City Fashion Blog




















Mary Kate Olsen (source)



















Lindsay Lohan (source)




















Hilary Duff (source)

One of the biggest and most surprising looks of the season is the tailored topper, a black fedora. Seen on almost every Hollywood starlet, this type of hat seems to be just as versatile as the classic woolen beanies and pageboy caps of yore, and are worn with everything from a jeans and tee to dressy tops and skirts.

Make it your New Years resolution to try one of these snazzy toppers while its still in style...may we suggest this hot pinstripe number from Goorin, $48.00, available at one of the favorite shops of the stars, Kitson.



Goorin Fedora, $48.00

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