I have always been fascinated by travel wardrobe, I'm always scouring the internets for things to wear while actually traveling (the airport and plane), and also while traveling in general. I cannot wear a separate "vacation wardrobe" but take great pleasure out of conceptualizing a look for travel. I not only can't wait to pack, but to put fun outfits on!
I think I'm going to steal this outfit idea for today..Thank you Vanessa...xo
It was lovely to see President and Mrs. Obama meeting the President and first Lady of France. I'm always thrilled to post anything about Miss Bruni, and she is looking as beautiful as ever. I can only imagine what they are eating for dinner. I count the days until I return to Paris again....
I feel like Cher in Clueless, but please people, what is it with the khaki cargo shorts. Today my BF and I went for a nice lunch and a walk. We live Downtown, so we soon found that we were in the midst of March Madness extravaganza. I decided to play a game of how many people can we count wearing Khaki cargo shorts while walking home. We counted 82 pairs. 82 pairs!!! Why do men think that they look stylish wearing this get up. You look like a complete wanker, and might as well be walking around in plaid pajama pants and a white tank top. Step away from the cargo shorts circa 1992 and put something else on. There are many varied outfits that one could throw on and be just as comfortable, with a hit of chic. I promise you if you have a ceremonial burning of this horrid trend that has never gone away, then your dates and contact with women will increase by 20% immediately.
I'm thrilled to see the news that Audrey Tautou is doing the next installation of Chanel no. 5 advert. Nicole Kidman's commercial was lovely, but this should be perfect. (insert, beautiful French woman, Paris, and Chanel, is that heaven or what!?)
I have a lot to say about this current "Ready To Wear" collection by the fantastic Alexander McQueen. I find it hilarious that this is the collection that he chose to show as ready to wear. How funny is that?? Second, I believe this collection was first shown on the Will Ferrell runway as the Derilique collection. I'm not sure if he is commenting on where we are, or where we will be very shortly. 
I wasn't too keen on all this Barbie 50th anniversary business, until I saw these windows for Colette. I'm not sure why. I like Barbie, had many of them as a girl, she is a great girl etc. I just simply wasn't into the whole anniversary as this massive global ad campaign. Next they will be selling Barbie perfume, and cosmetics for women, and that would put me over the edge. However, this window display for Colette is super cool, and I only wish I was in Paris to see it.
I don't know if I'm needing some opulence now in the midst of all the doom and gloom, but this collection looked so fantastic and fun, it's the first time in a long time, I have wanted to put on red lipstick and pull my hair back! This whole collection doesn't look exactly like this, but I love the print tucked into a really feminine look, somehow even though I wouldn't wear a t-shirt with anyone's face on it, this seems perfectly appropriate.
As much as I will probably watch future episodes of this show to see what Ms. Garcia is wearing due to her fabulous Latin style and grace that was so exemplified in her little podcast for Elle last year, I cannot handle these interns. I would think that they could come up with girls with more intellect that wanted to work for Marie Claire. Maybe there is tricky editing, and they are making these girls look incompetent when they are not, but I highly doubt it. I'm really not in the business of being nasty or mean spirited, I'm sure an internship at a great magazine is a coveted position, and I guess I should have gone straight from college to apply for an internship there, maybe I stood a chance!Time will tell... Image wallstreetjournal.com
Today in Paris a show was unveiled to celebrate the sailors influence of fashion over the years. I wish I was in Paris to see it today! Who doesn't want a Gaultier striped top?
Ms. Cruz's vintage white gown may have been one of the highlights of the evening, which was made even better when she won the statue for Vicky Christina Barcelona. This antique dress was so lovely. I'm sure some fashion police will give her some trouble for the fit of the bodice, but I think she looked lovely!! xo O wwd.com
So, I don't know how to knit. I have tried to teach myself with Knitting for dummies, etc. I think it is impossible, and need assistance from a proper knitter, and think I may have found one, Thank you DK. I have driven around for probably 4 years with white yarn and knitting needles in my trunk, just in case. Knitting is huge, and there was a big party last night to celebrate wool and the gang's opening in the US. I'm going to finally attempt knitting again, as Collete had a knitting party a while back, and I posted a guerrilla knitting post and I should really get on it, (just like my Rosetta stone French). image wool and the blog...xo O
What a collection! What a beautiful array of beautiful party dresses, I can't wait to see who they will turn up on. Clearly Georgia is rejecting the current trend of simple, and she went over the top with some of the looks. I adore it, check out the full collection on wwd.com xo O
So twice a year the labels that fill Macy's, Dillards, Neiman Marcus, and Bloomies make their way to the huge convention center and adjacent buildings for MAGIC. I attended this event once before and was pretty overwhelmed at the offerings. I didn't however think that there was many really great options for young designers who were just starting out, and it was very overtaken with huge labels, and brands who were doing big deals. I know, I know, there has to be a place for the masses. There are satellite shows like PROJECT which, are also huge, and don't have many great offerings I found when I went. Maybe one year they can have a truly small, independent designer show that has lots to offer of west coast and national designers who can't afford a hundred thousand dollars for a booth. None the less, this always brings all kinds of weird celebs in town for random after show parties etc. If you were a club goer as I'm not, this may be your week of sightings, and free horrible bedazzled tshirts from Ed Hardy or another takeoff from Von Dutch...I'm happy that I'm downtown and won't have to deal with any of this nonsense. Image Lasvegassun
I'm so interested to see who styled this show? If I attempted any of these looks, i would most certainly look like Mary Poppins, or a bag lady. It is brilliant and not only highlights the clothes but makes these colors even more edgy and vibrant than they would be without the styling! Bravo Marc! xo O images wwd.com
Matthew Williamson clearly has a great following of ladies who adore his wears. I simply haven't been an admirer for absolutely no reason. This is one of the first shows that I have been blown away by. The simple hair with yummy prints, beautiful silhouettes, color and variety made me want to eat up several of these dresses! Wow! I think I'm so thrilled with it because the collection is so far away from what would be grabbed for in my closet, but I would love to have any of these!
So, it is no secret that I would rather have Mr. Schuman photograph me than any paparazzi. I would be more flattered than any spread in a glossy magazine. His eye is impeccable and I only hope I have the good fortune (and hopefully a good ensemble) to catch his eye one day in NY or another city in the world! I'm bookmarking this look for a future copy cat look this winter! Love the little boho ring on her finger with the wide leg pants!
I'll be honest, I wasn't thrilled with Mrs. Obama's Inaugural dress. It was lovely, appropriate, and she rocked it. I just wasn't blown away..I was expecting fireworks, I know, however Jason Wu's new collection is a perfect blend of appropriate silhouettes and billowy frocks. I most enjoyed these photos, especially this lower left one. I probably couldn't get away with it, since strapless isn't really for me, but I would try! xo O images WWD
This is my favorite Monique Lhuiller look of the rtw collection. The element of black, and grunge with this beautiful white dress is perfection. I will take two please...I'm going to attempt to recreate this look with a dress I have that is an old Calvin Klein that I have always saved despite never wearing, for lack of originality with how to wear it. Of course a stylish French designer gives me inspiration for the dress. Merci!
I really couldn't be more obsessed with this collection. How do you go wrong here? I find it incredibly chic that she showed her collection at her parents house on Park Avenue. What a complete hipster move, and I love it. These pieces are enviable, wearable, and I adore her model choice. This intimate affair looks like it was just what was needed for these pieces. Bravo Jenni!
Here it is, I believe the first Anna Wintour photo of Fashion week, if it isn't than it was my first glimpse. I'm kind of going to savor the moment of seeing her possibly for the last time. I doubt she let cameras into her office to make the September issue if her imminent departure wasn't near. Here she is at the amfar event to kick off Fashion Week! I'm so excited to see what comes down those runways!! I'm already obsessed with the Jenni Kayne show...more on that in just a bit. Image wireimage
I know I have been posting a lot about Ms. Paltrow, but she really had it right for the Grammys. Perfect mix of fun, shiny, a little fashion forward, without being too over the top. Bravo! image justjared
It is always funny when you think about how those models are so so thin, and still manage to have energy to fly around, have jet lag, stay up late etc. I can't even force myself to eat less when I have had one long day, let alone several in a row. I could never be a model, my will power is just not that good. She details the week before diet that she keeps to stay thin and fit into sample size (0)2. I only wish in Las Vegas there was a place to get a healthy veggie and tofu bowl for lunch Downtown! I'm going to have to adopt this for my lunch on my own until some genius decides to do a healthy concept here. Who knows if this is complete BS and she is living on the "C" diet as my boyfriend so eloquently said, "coffee, cigarettes, and coke". Image Melissa Ham, NY mag
Sometimes I agree with Instyle's look of the day, and others I'm completely shocked! Today they hit the nail right on the head with this look. What a beautiful dress, that by far superseded her I'm just not that into you co-stars on the red carpet. Well Done! 
Of course this is the story of the day, that starting in 2010 New York Fashion week will be held at Lincoln Center. I'm interested to see what people think of this move. Thoughts?? image associated press/ Stuart Ramson
This is City Girl LV, so here is one interesting piece of news for Downtown...Forest City has submitted to build the first casino Downtown in 30 years in the Union Park area that is currently being developed. This is an interesting article that talks a little about it. Of course in a "I'll scratch your back if you build us a new city hall" move, it will sure be interesting what comes of this.
Here is your weekly bit new blogging lovely-ness to get you through your day. Suzie always manages to blog often, and put together the most amazing and avant guard outfits on the web. her style is like none other and I always look forward to what she is going to say next! Check her our daily! Image refinery29.com
Here it is, horribly tardy, and very inconsistent, I owe a few more blogs of the week. Style and the City manages to find the most interesting, stylish people on both sides of the pond, and always delivers fashionable girls and guys to us everyday!! Thank you!
I'll be honest and say that I was not impressed with the SAG awards...I don't know why, maybe everyone is saving up for the Oscars?? However, Claire Danes is having a good dress couple of weeks with her choices. This red number was one of my fav's for the SAG, and the Navy for a charity event after was simple but perfect for her. Bravo! Images Justjared.com and style.com
I know many people think Victoria, is some sort of Robot that doesn't eat. However she is my inspiration that you can be a. married for over 10 years, b. have children and still look fabulous everyday c. have short hair that looks adorable and not old lady looking. I'm thinking I will go to my closet right now, but on a fancy black dress and get on with the rest of my day! Image x17 online 
There are not many days in which dreaming of being famous is part of what I think about. However, when parties like this come about I wish I was a. in paris, and b. famous enough to get an invite. What a fun night! It is always nice to see such beauties in their party best arriving at what looks to be an incredible French night! Enjoy!
This film has been the last in a long line of holiday, and Oscar season films that have been on the agenda to see for ages. Finally the film debuts, and is happily played to audiences awaiting the reuniting of Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, which was not as interesting as a new Sam Mendes film to this movie goer. However, even though Las Vegas is the home of more than two million people, this valley does not EVER get the good films in the "select city" release, and to add insult to injury, all the potentially good films open in one theater in the Valley. So after one attempt at screening the movie, where the line was 45 minutes to purchase a ticket (an attempt, not sucessfully completed) another attempt was made by going to one of the three theatres that were within a 20 minute drive from Downtown. This is not surprising considering the top movie rentals from Netflix for Las Vegas are things like "Three Days to Vegas", "Deal", " The Girl Next Door", and "School for Scoundrels". There is of course room for whimsy in renting videos, but the list for Las Vegas is obviously a bit off tilt. What is going on here people! I just wish that I didn't feel like I live in Montana sometimes, where it's possible to have an independant theatre, and cinemas that include not only horror movies, and slap stick comedy. image: rotten tomatoes
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