CityGirlLV

New marriage, New Site!!

2010-09-28T18:06:00.000-07:00

Moving into a bit of a new life, I introduce you to Domestic Bohemian. Follow my trials in domesticity, fashion, culinary splendor, travel and marriage on my new blog!

xo

It's a new day!

2009-06-23T11:50:00.001-07:00

I have been not blogging lately as you have been able to see. I really want to have a really concise plan for what I want my voice to be, and what format I want to use. There are so many blogs to enjoy, and CitygirlLV should really include all the things that are interesting, loved and admired by moi. Bear with me while I gear up to give you a lot better blog, info, and fun pretty things to look at!

xo
O

Barcelona Fast,Diet & Wardrobe Conumdrum

2009-05-08T10:43:00.000-07:00

With my impending trip to Barcelona, I'm now completely rift with anxiety..there are two reasons for my feelings...
1. I do not have a wardrobe plan, and think that this has to do with my lack of laundry that has been done in the last two weeks and I simply cannot see what I have to work with.

2. My gym and eating schedule has not been up to par, and I probably do not fit into previously mentioned laundry that is sitting on bedroom floor anyway.

This leads me to do two things, obviously...go out to the mall and thrifting to buy new clothes, and maybe by doing that I will skip lunches therefore cutting calories by at least 500 a day. I'm kidding, I need to get that wardrobe hung up nice and clean, and I need to begin a Europe fast of sorts, cutting out excessive glasses of wine and beer, and the cheat meals that I allow myself have to be cut out in order to save up for yummy tapas, and glasses of Roja...

I need advice from one of my fav bloggers Liberty London Girl as how her California fast went to see what can be done about this...

Blog of the Week

2009-05-01T08:46:00.000-07:00

In beginning to pack for Barcelona at the end of the month, I have been scouring for cute girls that are living in Spain blogging! I found this girl, and I'm now obsessed!! How cute is she!? There's this whole progression of her pregnancy, looking fantastic till the moment she gave birth! Congrats to her and go out and visit her site!

What I will wear today

2009-04-30T08:11:00.001-07:00

Thank you Olsens Anonymous for being awesome and giving us the pics of them always! I don't care that it is supposed to be 80 something degrees today in Las Vegas, I'm wearing skinny jeans and heels for as long as I can bloody stand it before it gets to the point of only sun dresses and flip flops...image olsens anonymous...

Travel Outfit

2009-04-22T16:13:00.000-07:00

I'm thinking this may be the perfect plane outfit, big black sunnies, neutral (big) handbag, black tights or leggings and white tank with scarf and vest or cardi...I will shop my closet and figure this one out...thanks to NR for a good simple idea...

New Shoes!!!

2009-04-20T09:43:00.000-07:00

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!

Off to Europe! What to Wear!?

2009-04-18T18:18:00.001-07:00

I'm thrilled to announce that I will be going to Europe in a very short time...I'm headed to Spain with my beau, and very thrilled about it! My first thoughts are what kinds of things will I wear!? The average high in May in Barcelona is 68 degrees, so I'm going to need plenty of great layering pieces that can work all day and into the evening, when it get's a little chillier! Shoes are really my only really horrible dilemma when thinking about packing for Europe. What is a great shoe that can walk well, and does not scream, "I'M ON VACATION AND NEED COMFORTABLE SHOES TO WALK AROUND ALL DAY!" I had a hilarious conversation with friends over cocktails about how Americans put their "Vacation Gear" together. I would like to be somewhat comfortable, but by saying that, I really just mean, there are not razor blades shooting up my legs because of the intense pain of shoes.

The wardrobe part will just be fun, and I will just bring my favorite pieces, and get to wear great scarfs, and fun things! Any Links or Ideas would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Barrymore Lovely

2009-04-15T09:22:00.001-07:00

I'm not normally into this, costume like look, but I really love this on Drew, she looks fab, and this dress is beautiful!

Another thought...

2009-04-09T08:07:00.001-07:00

I think I'm going to steal this outfit idea for today..Thank you Vanessa...xo
image Le Fashion

Blog of the Week

2009-04-09T07:57:00.000-07:00

I admit it, I adore the Olsens. There is something so wrong about that, but I really just wish that I could rummage through their closets and pick out all the fab jewelry and knitwear they own (and a few pairs of shoes, let's be honest). I really couldn't care less about their personal lives, if they simply would snap a photo of what they were wearing that day, the paps could leave them alone, and let them date whom ever they like with no interference. The writer of this blog also has a few other cute ones, look to the right and click on Le Smoking, or one of the others, they are also fun!

A General Francophile Post: An American in Paris

2009-04-03T18:10:00.001-07:00

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....

Spring Wardrobe

2009-04-02T08:12:00.000-07:00

Each year I always go through the same fight with myself, what is the spring, aka, really flippin hot in April through October in the desert. How on earth does one look chic, simple, when it is over 100 degrees. I have lived in Las Vegas for 10 years and I still don't have it down. I can't really do the casual flip flops (I really hate them), denim bottom and tank top uniform that many ladies, who I'm afraid are having the same problem as me, they just don't know it.

Is this possible to look pulled together, without showing too much skin, and still having some sort of personal style, without falling into the "Bad Las Vegas Fashion" that I still shake my head at!

G being a CA mom

2009-04-01T08:30:00.000-07:00

I know, I have serious GP issues, but this is a super cute pic of her kids and her living it up in LA, must be weird for them leaving London, to come to LA right?

Bad Las Vegas Fashion- March Madness

2009-03-21T18:55:00.000-07:00

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.

General Francophile Posting

2009-03-21T10:46:00.000-07:00

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!?)

Finally!

2009-03-20T19:10:00.001-07:00

This may be Citygirl's first gardening post, and I only wish that I could get myself to the nursery to plant a veg garden, but living in the desert, does have some drawbacks other than horribly dry skin, and always being thirsty. Nothing really grows here, which I'm sure it could be done, and there are people right now that have lovely gardens here, I just simply haven't attempted anything that elaborate. I can kill a common house plant in record time. I read Alice Waters' plea to the White House when Obama was elected, for a sustainable garden. These photos today of a breaking ground of a veg garden, is just the kind of thing that keeps me loving the new first family, even if there have been some interesting decisions made in the first 70 days or so. Bravo first family!! I can't wait to see the results!

Alexander McQueen, Zoolander, and possible genius of Will Farrell

2009-03-13T19:38:00.000-07:00

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 don't want this to be a negative review of the show at all, it was amazing, a beautiful show, and I would seriously wear each and every piece, even if it meant that I would look like a tart. The recycling, broken glass thing was quite amazing, and just like a good film, is making me have all sorts of other thoughts about life, and fashion, which is sort of what one should do after seeing such a show.
Bravo Lee, bravo.

Barbie+Colette=cool

2009-03-13T09:25:00.001-07:00

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.

Horribly Inconsistant

2009-03-04T17:03:00.000-08:00

My apologies for the last weeks lack of posting, I'm excited to delve into posting tonight and through the weekend, life happens sometimes!

Dolce in Milan

2009-03-03T08:26:00.001-08:00

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.

Missoni Heaven

2009-02-27T14:34:00.001-08:00

I know I'm missing winter now. All I want to do is put on layers and layers of scarves and hats and jackets and head out for coffee with friends, but alas, it is now 75 degrees in Las Vegas and probably heading to the disastrous 100's soon enough..I think I'm going to look into traveling TO the cold for winter from now on. I'm still in my normal winter wear of skinny trousers and blouse, however would love all these dreamy colors and layers for winter image wwd.com

2009-02-26T14:58:00.001-08:00

Just another post about how amazing Ms. Paltrow is, she always manages to look great, and even though I'm sure there are people who are criticizing her website, and other ventures, I was exceedingly entertained this week with her Paris tour, I can't wait to go spend some time at little tea shops that she recommends! P.S. this dress makes me want to run to the gym and stay there until I can fit into my skinny jeans...thanks a lot Tracy Anderson! haha

Running With Heels- and horrible interns

2009-02-26T14:48:00.000-08:00

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

A General Francophile Post

2009-02-25T12:04:00.000-08:00

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?

Sunday night fun

2009-02-23T08:58:00.000-08:00

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

Another Blog Post

2009-02-21T18:25:00.000-08:00

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Blog of the week

2009-02-21T15:02:00.000-08:00

Normally I do this post on Tuesdays, but since this last week was fashion week, I didn't get to it, nor did I keep up with the insane amount of shows, parties, images, blog posts etc. I will be much better equiped to deal with all of it next time around, and I look forward to the challenge! I found this great site called Bits and Bobbins out of San Francisco that I love and hope you will too! I love her wardrobe remix posts!! xo O image etsy bits and bobbins shop...

Another Knitting post

2009-02-21T14:45:00.001-08:00

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

Recession? I think not

2009-02-19T12:25:00.000-08:00

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

Not so Magical....

2009-02-18T17:26:00.001-08:00

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

Can't you see Angelina. Jolie in this dress?

2009-02-18T12:24:00.000-08:00

Seriously, this collection was spectacular, and I'm thinking with her signature nude pump, she would wear this on a casual day...oh how nice to have a little Derek Lam to throw on for taking the kids to school....a girl can dream can't she?? image style.com

Earth Tones galore...with a little magenta

2009-02-18T12:00:00.000-08:00

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

Blackout

2009-02-17T18:01:00.001-08:00

I'm sensing some doom and gloom on the runway. Apart from the Marc Jacobs collection, and the beautiful Matthew Williamson show, it seems to be Black, and Grey and Black all over. I have no idea if it has something to do with the state of the economy and frankly, I don't care. I'm not one to write about these sorts of things, and am just interested in what the creative mind can do with the combination of trousers, dresses, blouses, and fabric etc. I will gladly take the black trend to the bank, and whip up some of the lovely ensembles that have been displayed this season. Is this the norm for any Fall/ Winter season?? More investigating needs to happen...this may be my weekend project. xo O images wwd.com

OMG - unexpected reaction to Matthew Williamson

2009-02-17T16:39:00.000-08:00

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!

Happy Tuesday

2009-02-17T08:57:00.001-08:00

Yesterday I attempted to recreate this look, and didn't even do a post! What a bad blogger I am! Today I have so much to write about, and will be posting all day about Marc Jacobs, the Erin Featherston show, and much more! Stay tuned! XO O

My Fav Sartorialist Look so far

2009-02-14T18:56:00.000-08:00

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!

Anna Wintour comments on the Economy

2009-02-14T18:16:00.000-08:00

Ah, the Mistress of the Fashion Industry comments on Value fashion. I'm sure somewhere she is seething inside, but I'm always curious to hear her take on the current state of the Fashion Industry, obviously she has lasted quite a long stint. This article is a fab little snippet of what her current state of the union is..she talks about the Obama's, value, and what is to come of these crazy times, in her industry of course. image: Reuters

Jason Wu- Impresses

2009-02-13T18:04:00.000-08:00

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

The New Cocktail

2009-02-13T11:58:00.001-08:00

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!

Jenni Kayne can rely on her Mum and Pop

2009-02-12T19:43:00.001-08:00

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!

And were off...

2009-02-12T19:29:00.001-08:00

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

My favorite Grammy Look

2009-02-11T19:02:00.000-08:00

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

Blog of the Week

2009-02-10T19:22:00.000-08:00

My new favorite find is this great blog, Stuff Parisians Like. Even though I'm not French, and obviously have some odd sickness of loving everything about the culture, this one I inherintly apply to myself. Black is always good..Black works..

(Thank you for allowing a brief hiatus as to enjoy the sights of New Orleans for a few days to clear the head. I'm back now, and geared up for fashion week!) Image O-Chateau.com merci!

xo
O

A Model's Diet before NY Fashion Week

2009-02-06T17:29:00.000-08:00

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

In Style's look of the Day

2009-02-04T19:04:00.000-08:00

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!

Bye Bye Bryant Park

2009-02-03T20:14:00.000-08:00

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

New Casino Downtown

2009-02-03T20:10:00.001-08:00

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.

As if anyone hates Gwyneth Paltrow....

2009-02-03T19:10:00.001-08:00

Dear Ms. Paltrow,
Thank you for a. being fabulous, b. your new website and c. showing people that you can be a well educated person, have a family, struggle with a little extra weight, make great films, go on a road trip with Mario, Speak more than one language, and still have time to put together an outift now and then. People are crazy, and simply don't know how to channel their boredom and general lack of fulfillment in life. I only hope that one day, I can have all these atributes of my personality. xo Olivia

Blog of the Week

2009-02-03T18:43:00.001-08:00

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

Favorite Blog of the Week

2009-02-03T12:01:00.000-08:00

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!

Claire Daines looking perfect again

2009-02-02T10:54:00.000-08:00

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

My Mother Inspiration

2009-02-02T10:50:00.001-08:00

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

A general Francophile Post

2009-01-30T16:13:00.000-08:00

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 Makes Me want to go to Paris this instant

2009-01-29T16:58:00.001-08:00

I'm going home to grab my passport, and a knee length coat, and I'm going to the airport immediately! thesartorialist.com Thank you!

Las Vegas Movies

2009-01-28T15:57:00.000-08:00

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

Yes Please

2009-01-27T20:13:00.000-08:00

The couture collections have begun, and although there are many fancy dresses that I would love to have to shoot some fab editorial in a dirty ally or in the middle of the street, I would like 3 of these please, only with a nude shoe, and glasses. Image style.com

SAG roundup

2009-01-27T19:03:00.000-08:00

I'm sorry but who let this girl get out of her limo in this dress. I'm hoping that her stylist is someone who simply spilled red wine on the dress she was supposed to wear just before she left the house. I'm usually keen on silvery dresses, and I'm also in favor of a little glitz for these award show events, however this is ridiculous. This frock MIGHT have looked good on a very thin young actress, if it was cropped at the knee, for the teen choice awards with different hair and accessories, but oh my goodness...

Favorite Blog of the week

2009-01-27T16:58:00.000-08:00

Yes, I admit that I am one of the 180,000 people that visit Bryan Boy daily. No matter that he has his own Wikipedia site, and that he has a Marc Jacobs bag named after him. These things in which I would normally be VERY green over, I'm not. I get to simply enjoy the site daily! There is no way that he needs my endorsement, but in any case, I thank and recommend Bryan Boy for those times when you have already read Perez, and need something else for a 15 minute distraction.

xo
O

Monday...

2009-01-26T19:35:00.000-08:00

I will get to the full run down of the SAG awards and parties later, but this little number on Katie Holmes stood out, what a color, and what a great cut. The nude shoe makes this a fun look. Stay tuned for a surprisingly more fun awards show than the golden globes was!

Ab Fab to come to the US

2009-01-24T13:29:00.001-08:00

AB FAB IS COMING!!!! Fox has green lit a pilot for an American version of this British show. Jennifer Saunders is on board so we should look forward to a great adaptation of this brilliant show. I'm really not sure what green lighting is, or if that means that they will make one show and cancel it after they don't have 30 million people watching the first night like they always do, but this thrills me that there is a chance. I will put a bottle of Champagne on ice...image TVsquad.com

What the F*#% is up with Clint Eastwood

2009-01-23T15:30:00.000-08:00

I love Clint Eastwood, I always have. If I were a young actress, I would sit in his office lobby until he met with me, even if it took years. However, this movie was awful!!!! I wanted to enjoy it so much, and I understand that he used first time actors, and a first time script writer, but maybe that's why it wasn't great. Maybe that Clint Eastwood flavor was taken out of it. The acting was very amateur, (obviously) the script was pretty elementary, and I felt like it was a paint by numbers sort of film. Maybe his next one will be more Clint Eastwood, and less newbies. Looking forward to Revolutionary Road this weekend!

Can I have one of each please?

2009-01-23T13:03:00.000-08:00

Normally I would not fall in love with a complete line like this, but I will attempt to put together this entire line from the Fall09 Burberry collection from my own closet. Possibly the grey suit is a must have. The shoulders and slim fit of the pants might just possibly be the most perfect suit of the season. I'm sure the doom and gloom has translated into grey, black, and tan for many collections, and I will take it as a positive, as these are my favorite colors to wear! images style.com

Bad Las Vegas Fashion

2009-01-22T18:22:00.001-08:00

This is what I'm talking about people. What on earth is this? I look at the style section of the Review Journal and this is the kind of stuff that is being written about. In a town of over 2 million people, the only style things to report on is the new opening of the Rock and Republic store, or this horrid outfit at some other shop?? I ask, is it that there isn't anything else to write about? Is it that there is no style in this city? What is going on here? Clearly everyone doesn't wear rock and republic, and weird bedazzled leather jackets like this...image lasvegasreviewjournal.com

Milan Fashion Week and The Sartorialist

2009-01-22T13:58:00.000-08:00

This could be a favorite blog post, but it really is specific to Milan and Italy in general. I always look forward to some of the European shows because I know the Sartorialist will be there to capture people walking in and amongst the streets! This left pic I will save forever! What a gem of a mother daughter walking in the Milan streets! The women of Milan have such great style, although LLG's post about it is not only hilarious, but makes the allure of actually attending much less appealing. I will sit at my computer and let the pro's do it for me! Thank you!
Image courtusy of Thesartorialist.blogspot.com

Fantasy Wardrobe

2009-01-22T12:44:00.000-08:00

I think it goes without saying that I want each piece that Alexander McQueen makes, but this dress particularity. I can only image walking into a show, or event in Las Vegas of all places wearing this ensemble (bowler hat, head scarf, gloves and all). I'm sure it would be met with complete abashment, confusion, and distain, but I would be the happiest girl in the room notwithstanding. image wwd.com

Russian Vogue Cover

2009-01-22T12:40:00.001-08:00

I don't really care that people hate Victoria. The girl is amazing. If only I could drink only peppermint tea on a 12 hour flight (which has been reported). She has three little boys, is always dressed to the nines, travels around the world wearing outfits that I could probably only handle for like 13 minutes before complaining. I love this photo, I would like a graphic designer to follow me around with photo shop so my skin looked this amazing at all times. image vouge.ru

Favorite Blog of the week

2009-01-21T19:57:00.000-08:00

I'm a day late due to my taking the day off for the lovely President and Mrs. Obama and the beautiful day that was had by all. Today I would like to highlight one of my favorite blogs that I'm so addicted to!! She always has great things to say about her cute style, and she always does a great mix of high and low that makes her look great! Thanks for such a cute blog!!

O

Fashion Week Thoughts Part One

2009-01-19T14:43:00.000-08:00

Everyone is so doom and gloom these days, even the fashonistas. This isn't something new, there have been rumblings for months about canceled post parties, designers deciding to not show at fashion week, scaling back etc. There is an intreseting article about all of this here...http://www.thecommentfactory.com/the-fashion-industry-sinks-in-the-global-economic-downturn-1474

However what if we just adjust our perception and attitude about all of this briefly, and just for a suspended moment, so that we can think about what it could mean.

Maybe.....the really great designers that have amazing collections will figure out ways of showing their wares in a unique space, at a far less cost. This could result in some interesting venues, and some creative spaces.
Maybe.....some of the designers that maybe are popular for other reasons than having really great innovative fashion won't be able to slip through the cracks. The best example I can use is the whole Circut City out of business situation. Is Circut City really that great? In Las Vegas, the capital of every chain outlet being right next to each other, again and again in every part of the valley, is a bit redundant. Circut City is clearly not as good as Best Buy. Best buy for whatever reason has offered its customers a big cheap place to buy electronics for the cheapest price, and the most main stream items that are available. CLEARLY this business plan works for them. Americans want to do their own research about what digital camera they want to purchase and then drive their big cars to go pick it up for the lowest price. If you walk into Circut City, it isn't as bright, there is commission sales people who are clearly trying to sell you what ever item is on their sell list.
Their product might be better to some, but their execution doesn't work with consumer electronics in America. So good riddence, Circut City, good riddence. Now is the time where the strong will survive, and maybe designers that have spent huge amounts of advertizing and bought publicity will not be able to survive when people are being discressionary with their income and not flagrent with it.
Maybe...some young designers will get some recognition for being small, innovative, creative, and that make good clothes that people want to wear. It might be doom and gloom for some people and companies, but for others, it just might be their time to hold on and shine.

Image nyc2dailyphoto.blogspotcom

Polyvore lust or distain

2009-01-16T18:34:00.001-08:00

And if I let myself go, I'm the only one to blame.. by ஜಌ[CmOk_va]ಌஜ

This website might make me loose my mind. It may be that I will be either incredibly entertained or just make me waste day after day putting together things that I will never wear or make me want to go to the shops and spend frivolously. It could be the sanity that one needs when going to the shops is not an option, and you still want to play around with things. image polyvore.com

A general Francophile Post

2009-01-16T18:01:00.001-08:00

Carla Bruni is suing the makers of this bag for using her nude picture for this shopper. As someone who generally adores her (even though I should have some level of jealousy, for being an incredibly beautiful model who happens to marry the Pres of France...) I'm a bit confused as to why. She said previous that she and Mr. Sarkozy would look at the photo's on the internet of her being nude, and pick out the ones they loved most. I thought the French were much more relaxed about these sorts of things. She should have simply brookered a deal to make said bags, and made a fortune on them! Instead she is very upset, even though she has a completly rockin body (yes, I said rockin) and it doesn't seem that you can see very much that you couldn't see by doing a google image search. I'm still in love with the Vanity Affair spread that was done, and was more excited to see a little news about the first lady of France even if it is a little nasty!
Image: reuters

Am I missing something...

2009-01-16T17:52:00.001-08:00

I'm wondering how on earth I can be a seemingly normal girl, full of ambition, and self control and yet I can't seem to loose the ten pounds that I have put on in the last two years. Is there some trick that I'm not aware of? As a girl of an age that should be perfect for keeping trim and fit, I'm grappling with the notion that I'm out of the loop as to how to have the self control to not indulge in one more cookie, or one more helping of Chicken Panang. I'm I missing something? Britney Spears seems like she is someone who doesn't have much control, her father has control over her finances, and judges make all sorts of decisions as to what she can do with her children, on and on. This post isn't a Britney Spears post but DAMN! She is looking pretty fit if nothing else. How is this done? Is it just that she has enough money to have someone else be in control of her food and excerise regimin? When it is all said and done, I must be minus the gene that one must have to put the fork down, and get up on the treadmill. If Britney Spears can do this then surely, I can somehow muster a bit of restraint, and only eat the one serving of Thai, rather than two...More on these adventures soon...
image britneyspears.com

Ok, enough is enough- When do we get Obama

2009-01-16T12:27:00.000-08:00

Is it the intent of the outgoing President to make Americans unable to travel abroad??? As Mr. Bush's last outgoing statements, he is raising the import tax on Roquefort cheese made in the south of France to %300. It isn't because he would prefer to eat American cheese, it is because the French have banned any imported beef treated with bleach and hormones from the US. Shouldn't we try to ban these for ourselves!? Clearly, they don't want our beef products and would prefer to eat meat that isn't treated horribly and is treated with all sorts of chemicals. Way to go Mr. President, I'm glad that keeping yummy cheese out of the hands of Americans is your top priority in your last days. Ridiculous!

Winter Inspiration

2009-01-16T12:22:00.000-08:00

In spite of the fact that it feels like 80 degree's in Las Vegas, I'm still wishing that it was a little more cold, so that I could attempt something like this, even though I'm sure I would butcher it. Never-the-less, what a perfect ensemble to run errands, have a bite to eat and pick up the kids in. This is the only way in which some sort of athletic style boot and shorts works. Kudos to Ms. Patrow for her inspiration for today. Image Via thefashionspot.com

Why is it 80 degree's in January?

2009-01-15T13:18:00.000-08:00

This is all I'm asking for, a lovely snowy day where I can dress up in a cute layered outfit, go home, make dinner and watch movies with my boyfriend. Is this too much to ask!? What a doofus I am for rejecting the Balenciaga Motorcycle when I had the chance to snag one. I was simply too afraid of getting the "it" bag and it being dated before I could whip it out of the fresh Barney's box. I go and visit them at Barney's sometimes and wish I had magical powers to go back in time and choose that one over my black leather Gucci, that isn't too much to ask right?
P.S. I will do a whole story on Style and the City soon, what a gem!!

Image Styleandthecity.com

Bad Las Vegas Fashion

2009-01-15T12:44:00.000-08:00

Listen girls, this is NOT an attempt at making fun, or embarrassing anyone. I'm simply wondering where this "fashion" is coming from. Why on earth do we as a city, and as a group of young people condone this sort of behavior for our young women. I ask, has anyone in Las Vegas picked up a fashion magazine in the last five years? Well, I doubt that even five years ago, there was anything resembling what is being worn out on the town today. But back to the point....I really encourage our young women who come from all over, to think about what they are putting on before going out. Don't we all have a little responsibility to ourselves to have a specific point of view and to not simply put whatever BEBE dress is on the manequin on? I simply would like to see a variety in what girls are putting on. Surely each and every girl that goes out doesn't really all love the tight, jewel colored dress that shows lots of skin, with false nails, hair, breasts, hair color, etc. I'm putting a call out to all these lovely ladies, to ask themselves the next time they are going out with girls, what image do I really want to project? What is flattering on my body? I'm hoping that we can create a city of individuals and not this second rate version of LA style, with bedazzled shirts and tight dresses, and the Vegas highlight job (This is to you also boys, but that is really a whole issue in itself).

Guerilla Knitting

2009-01-14T12:03:00.001-08:00

It seems as though I'm the only one that didn't know this was going on...people all over the world are knitting in place of using spray paint, or other more permanent types of Graf art. Now, I'm not suggesting that all Graf is bad, and I don't think that many types of art that we are all comfortable with would exist today if it wasn't for these people. That said, I'm inspired to a. learn to knit, and b. start randomly doing this in Las Vegas. This is the old lady coming out in me I guess. I know this because yesterday I saw a station wagon Volvo, and thought it was cute, and practical, and safe and wouldn't mind driving one....I know, pretty crazy. Anyway, read all about these cute girls at smh.com.au (where I found some of these images, as well as some flikr accounts that have TONS of pics of Guerilla Knitting!) Enjoy!

MK Casual

2009-01-14T11:31:00.000-08:00

If only I could roll out of bed in the morning, throw on six items, ten pieces of jewelry, and always look perfectly disheveled, and bohemian, I would be a happy girl. I know people are always destroying these girls because they look ragged, but honestly they do the downtown thing with just enough panache as anyone. Thank goodness they go get coffee as much as they do, or we would never see what they are wearing!
Image: fabricjam.blogspot.com

Katie's New Miu Miu Ad

2009-01-14T11:25:00.000-08:00

Ok, I know that people are very weird about Katie Holmes, but for god's sakes people, she was on Dawson's creek on the WB, and she married Tom Cruise. We need to just get over that, just enjoy her cute style that comes with having every piece of available merchindise at her disposal. She does a pretty good job of choosing fun and cute things. I always love the Miu Miu ads, and this new one is no exception. Can we all get over the fact that she is Tom's wife and not hate her so much for having cute hair, and great style??

Image: Vogue.co.uk

I knew 2009 was going to be good!

2009-01-13T18:45:00.000-08:00

Much to my surprise, LLG resumed blogging earlier a few days ago. This makes me very excited, and a good sign that everything is going to be ok. It sounds funny, and a bit stalker-ish, but her posts always make me laugh, and I'm thrilled that I will be able to procrastinate other work for an extra 5 minutes a day to read her blog. What a great year this is going to be!

Golden Globes Mediocrity

2009-01-12T16:44:00.001-08:00

As I was in LA yesterday, attempting to get through traffic on an award night, as I have never experienced before, I wondered even more than I normally do, what everyone was wearing inside their black limos lining the street, awaiting the red carpet. Since I was on an official art quest that day, on my way to the Hammer. I wasn’t sure about this look from Drew Barrymore, but I’m thinking it may be the most beautiful I have seen her! This 1950’s look is risky, and gorgeous! Anne Hathaway looked perfectly pale, and lovely int his Navy Armani, with Red lips and nails to match! Amy Adams’ dress Oscar de la Renta looked perfectly sparkling, and with natural hair and minimal jewels, it was quite lovely. Unfortunately, I will have to wait for the Oscars, to see something completely jaw dropping, as I was not thrilled with the season opener this year! Fingers crossed! xo
O

Fantasy Wardrobe

2009-01-10T20:22:00.000-08:00

I'm putting together in my head, and now in actual photo arrangement pieces that I could have in my perfect closet. I'm sure that my American apparel leggings, and one of many black blazers I have would be a nice alternative to this look, but the Mcqueen one would be nice wouldn't it?

Going through last season's shows, this McQeen show is by far one of my Favorite complete collection, and I guess that says a lot about me, I like black and whatever the "New" black is, will never actually be black! Next I'm going to search for my Fantasy Golden Globes Dress!

Image style.com

City Girl LV

2008-12-16T21:12:00.000-08:00

Hello and Welcome! This city needs a little chic, a little normal, and a little fun once in a while....stay tuned for normal city stuff, from a girl who has lived here a decade, and who doesn't own one piece of Ed Hardy, or doesn't have the new Bebe dress...

Art, Fashion, Style, interesting things to do and see in this city..the last Frontier...

Best,