Summer Essentials

My cousin whom I absolutely adore asked me what I thought were some summer essentials. Well here they are:


In no particular order: a breezy, versatile dress; cute white shorts; jumpsuits; vests (especially cute sequined ones); high-waisted anything; a funky platform; a colorful skirt; a body con skirt; a fedora; and bold necklaces! Let me know what you think are some great summer buys!

Anna Wintour on 60 Minutes

Jump for Joy!

Still going strong, a one-piece romper can be worn to lunch with the ladies or red carpet events. Simple in nature, it allows you to play up on accessories! Check out some of our leading ladies rockin' this trend!

Cheap and chic?

As a student on a budget, nothing enthuses me more than the collaboration of high-end designers with mass retailers. Payless has collaborated with the likes of Patricia Field, Alice + Olivia, Abaete, and Lela Rose and Christian Siriano of Project Runway launches his Payless line this fall. Kohl's is going on two years carrying Simply Vera by Vera Wang and Lauren Conrad has announced her partnership with this mass retailer after her eponymous line went kaput. Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, and Matthew Williamson have joined forces with H&M and Charlotte Ronson and Allen B. Schwartz teamed up with JC Penny.

While some have been a hit and others more of a miss, this new trend gives us the wallet-friendly ability to embrace our inner fashionistas with fierce vengeance (and without breaking the bank)! With previous designers such as Isaac Mizrahi, Jonathan Saunders, Thakoon, and Alexander McQueen, Target is the cream of the designer-collaborating crop! And with much success thus far, I suspect (and strongly hope!) the list of designers to follow suit will only get longer and better! They have already announced that Anna Sui will grace their shelves with her boho-meets-rocker designs on September 13, 2009, which is rumored to be inspired by one of the prime time’s most fashion-forward shows -- Gossip Girl! Stay tuned for pictures soon!

xoxo

Have we Met?

Supermodel was the theme of Monday night's Costume Institute Gala at New York's Metropolitan Musuem of Art guests, hosted by Kate Moss and designer Marc Jacobs. Oozing with who's who of magazine cover girls—from Chanel Iman to Gisele —and Hollywood A-listers boldy wearing today's hottest designers! Themed 'The Model as Muse,' this lavish affair celebrated the relationship between designer and muse in the last 60 years! Check out some of my favorite red carpet photos!

Marc jacobs & Kate Moss

Diane Kruger in Chanel

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel in Versace

Mary-Kate Olsen in Christian Lacroix

Gisele Bundchen in Versace

Kate Bosworth in Stella McCartney

Aygness Deyn and Ashley Olsen took the cake. Aygness wore this beautiful silver empire gown by Burberry Prorsum and Ashley rocked this Christian Lacroix sleek white frock with a plunging back and a refreshingly new hair cut!

Make a statement!

Shoes aren't the only thing getting points for drama this season. A bold necklace is the perfect touch to any outfit. Kenneth Jay Lane has a beautiful collection of timeless neckwear and this Super Candy studded satin piece is perfect for day time.

Obsession du jour!

It's official. I'm gaga for Gucci. Frida Giannini is rocking my world with her S/S 09 shoe collection. And at 5'3, I am so grateful platforms are in! My personal fave is the Palmas Platform! Let me know what you think!