Red Carpet Style: The SAG Awards

I look forward to Award Season every year for the amazing fashion! And the SAG Awards last night did not disappoint. Oh how I wish that I could be a starlet for just a few nights so that I could wear these amazing gowns. Some of my favorites included:

January Jones in a stunning Carolina Herrera gown with gold lace. (And Jon Hamm looks amazing as well in Calvin Klein Collection).

James Franco in Gucci. Simple, smart, and oh so sexy.

Lea Michelle in Oscar de la Renta. I LOVE this dress. It’s sparkly and fun, with a little bit of sass. My only advice would have been to lose the belt.

Rosario Dawson always looks radiant. She glowed in J. Mendel, but my favorite part of her ensemble were the eye-catching emerald earrings by Susie Fox.

My absolute favorite was Mila Kunis in Alexander McQueen. Everything about it was amazing! The strapless, sweetheart neckline, the gorgeous floral print, and her sweet personality to match!

XOXO,

Alex

What We Love: Shipley & Halmos' 'WE'RE AN AMERICAN ______'

Sam Shipley and Jeff Halmos of Shipley & Halmos traveled to Barneys CO-OP locations around the country in search of capturing the eclecticism of the quintessential Shipley & Halmos customer this past August. For each city they visited, Sam and Jeff met with customers and took their pictures in a photo booth set up to gather a range of personalities and personal styles, which the designers self-published into a book titled, "We're an American _______".  Available exclusively online for $40, buy the book here. 

Step Into Susie's Bubble.

on Monki.



Looking forward to seeing Susie this fashion week!

What We Love: @Rag_Bone DIY Ad Campaigns

What have the boys of Rag & Bone done now?  They've plastered 1,000 "Girls by Girls in Rag & Bone"-branded posters and fliers throughout lower Manhattan. 

Obsessed: Elie Saab Spring 11 Couture

Elie Saab’s latest collection literally took my breath away. His pieces were ethereal, lady-like, and absolutely stunning. The dresses were adorned with flowers of organza, delicate beads, and beautiful drapery. The details are immaculate, perfectly designed and executed. I literally want each and every piece that went down the runway. I also loved the range of colors, from a blush-pink and pale green to bold reds and metallic blacks. Here are some of my personal favorites below!

XOXO,

Alex

It's a snow day for some, so time for some online shopping. Best of Etsy Part 1.

Today's the day you support handmade + vintage. 

This custom headband made with vintage beading brings me back to the “little house on the prairie” looks we saw from Anna Sui in her Spring ’11 collection . Buy here.

Brought to you by a newcomer in the jewelry world, this extra long Native American charm necklace is handmade in San Francisco and is sure to get people talking. The mixed metals will definitely add an edge to that little black cocktail dress. Buy here.  

What is your living room missing? This custom barnwood coffee table of course. 

Finished with Eames-esque legs to mix rustic with modern, all that’s left to do is throw your legs up with a cup of coffee and enjoy this piece of industrial artwork.  Buy here. 

Honey and cocoa? Enough said! Keep your lips fresh and moist with this homemade mixture available in a cool sliding tin. Sure to score points with that special someone! Buy here.  

Who stole the cookies from the cookie jar? Anyone’s bound to with this cookie jar that’s sure to bring back memories of being scolded by your mother in your primitive years. Buy here.  

by Jared Ralys 

What We Love: Chloe S/S 2011 Accessories

Leather shorts+It bag+clear ballet flats = Amazing.

How To Apply For A Fashion Week Internship

**This is a Don't: Always use labels!!!**

The intern resumes are rolling in, getting shuffled in between show requests from Barney's buyers, fashion directors, editors and stylists.  From today until February 10th, I average anywhere from 60-300 INCOMING EMAILS A DAY.  (About 70 of those are from clients, sponsors and editorial/stylist requests that need to be answered asap.) 

So, what do we look for when skimming (seriously, we don't read it thoroughly, only looking for fine points; school, internships, excel proficiency) ... the following:

- Proper email address (gmail, yahoo, and school/university is suffice).  By proper we mean not letting us know that you are "sexygirl360@yahoo.com", but rather appropriately using "firstname.lastname@gmail.com".

- Always make your cover letter brief.  No more than 2 short paragraphs, I don't need to know about how you were a little girl who dreamt of being in the fashion industry. Delete (sorry).  State your strong suits and in two sentences why you would be a perfect candidate.  And always include your contact info.

- It is preferred that you are currently enrolled in an accredited school.  The ones who just want to "gain experience" are normally the ones that I have to confiscate their phone cameras during a show.  Yes, it's that embarrassing.

- On the resume, please be sure that you are in fact stating your 'Objectives & Goals' and not a 'Summary'.  Who is teaching this to you???

- Day of interview, be 5 minutes early, but not a minute late.  Attire: 1) Try not to wear open toe shoes.  Why? It just distracts us.   2) Clean face (no heavy makeup), manicured nails, and please lotion up those hands for the big handshake.  

- During interview: Name drop editors and stylists if you can.  This does mean research, but that is what an intern's job is.  We want and need you to know bold face names from Vogue, Lucky, Nylon and Interview mastheads.

- Post-interview:  Send a nice thank you email to the interviewer. I can only remember a handful of great candidates who have done this and I valued their internships.

Good luck!   - M.J.

What We Love: Vintage Vogue

What We Love: Waking Up to Ashton Kutcher's Song

Confession:  Ashton Kutcher sometimes annoys me.  It's probably his voice a la Punk'd more so than That 70's Show.  

I do like how he plays guitar.  And I really like that he writes songs with uber-cool stepchild Scout Willis.

I really love Scout's voice.

Confession #2:  I had to play this video 3 times on the count that the first 2 I was mesmerized by the thought that I have to get a new fur trapper hat.

Just In: Prada Spring/Summer 2011 Video Campaign

Prada just released their Spring/Summer 2011 video campaign and it’s a wild one. It is a colorful creation featuring bold prints and stripes and even bolder dance moves. The video showcases models Zuzanna Bijoch, Kinga Razjak, Arizona Muse, Tati Cotillar, and Mariacarla Boscono rocking out to the beat of Ratatat’s “Mirando” (Ratatat is another one of my faves who will be at Coachella!). So take a cue from Miuccia for Spring: put on you’re your brightest brights, your sunnies, grab a fab accessory, and move like it’s Dirty Dancing Havana Nights!

XOXO, 

Alex

Bill Cunningham is the fashion world's Walter Cronkite.

Back in my intern days, I remember almost not letting a Bill Cunningham into the photog pit at Bryant Park.  I was quickly scolded by my then Miranda Priestley of a boss and learned from then on that he is integral and a part of fashion history. And many years later, I feel giddy and warm when I see him trolling around the tents.  A total professional, he still flashes his credentials to ensure a walk-in.  I know much better now.  No plastic cred necessary.  Watch the trailer here. 

What We Love: Shoe Porn by Pierre Hardy

I see this glorious piece of footwear and imagine myself ruling the world.  Isn't it magnificent? 

(Spring come early) 

Saturday Fashion Flashback: Jerry Hall

"It took a year or so to start making money and ah started saving it in a shoebox under my bed and when ah got $10,000 ah went and bought a huge long mink coat and walked along the Champs-Élysées looking at myself in the shop windows." --Jerry Hall


Ah, a girl after our hearts.  Timeless fashion icon,  wife of Mick (at the peak of his hotness, may we add) and mother of his freakishly beautiful children-- um, Georgia May and Lizzie anyone??  But besides all that, Jerry has rocked the fashion world for 3 decades and still kills it. Harpers Bazaar wrote a pretty great piece on Jerry recently which heralds her as Spring 2011's fashion inspiration.  The bold colors, breezy silhouettes, and disco-ish looks of the season have her name written all over them.  We prefer Ms. Hall circa Studio 54: rock star arm candy, party girl, fashion star .  No one did it better. 
 --L.V.
Above T-B: Just a girl; Disco Queen; Mr. and Mrs. Jagger;  with one time flatmate, Grace Jones; with Andy and pals.

I'll Tumblr For Ya: The Clothes Horse @aclotheshorse

I met Rebecca of The Clothes Horse last September at New York Fashion Week at Rachel Antonoff Spring 2011 presentation.  Loved her style, her laid-back coolness and now I heart her Tumblr.  

Pretty pics can never go wrong, follow away!

What We Love: A blog dedicated solely to Kate Lanphear

Ready, set, bookmark it!

Can't Wait: Coachella 2011

I was absolutely ecstatic when the line-up finally came out this Tuesday. I border on the crazy when I think about how much I love Coachella – it’s my personal Neverland. While there were a few big acts that didn’t end up on the bill (ahem Daft Punk!), there are a ton of amazing artists to see. I am particularly excited for the Black Keys, who I last saw at a festival in New York, and Yelle – my fave French act. And I’ll definitely be spending a significant amount of the time in the Sahara Tent to see A-Trak, Boys Noize, Skrillex, Axwell and so many more! Let the countdown begin – only 85 days to mentally prepare, shop for the perfect blazing weather outfits, and listen to all of the artists. COACHELLA FEVER HAS BEGUN!!!!!

Below are some videos from my other fave artists!

XOXO,
Alex

What We Love: Cold War Kids 'Louder Than Ever' video, cuz it gets us in the mood for Fashion Week...

Jewelry that Rocks: The Vamoose

I am OBSESSED with the jewelry line The Vamoose, designed and created by Kathryn Blackmore in the UK. Her pieces are simple and beautiful, featuring roughly cut turquoise, pyrite, and stunning agate. She is inspired by natural landscapes, vintage jewelry, and beautiful clothes. She also makes adorable pom-pom necklaces that add a fun flair to any simple ensemble. Check out her blog for the newest collections and the inspiration behind them! 

 The Vamoose

XOXO,

Alex

Invite: What Comes Around Goes Around shopping Party w/@ManRepeller #nyc

What We Love: Angelina + Brad & their adorable moments

The only thing more adorable than the split second sight of Angie fiddling with Brad's bow tie was the reapplying of lipgloss.  Ladies, she had me at gloss.