Thanksgiving only comes once a year, unless you live in a part of the country where you are 7 hours from your closest relative - like me. And you have wonderful friends that invite to share Thanksgiving with them. Last year I had 2 Thanksgivings on Thanksgiving Day and this year I'm living in a house share and had Thanksgiving *today*.
Even though I'm not with my family I still like to help out with the cooking, cleaning and of course the adorable child holding (you should see the little darlings at my house now - they are such cuties) which makes it nearly impossible not to end up with some type of food some place on your person - no matter how excellent your table manners are.
Liz Claiborne comes to the rescue! There is a great selection of stain resistant clothing at my local Macy's that was put to the test today and come out beautifully.
One tip that I have found always works for me is to put cold water on a stain as soon as you notice it and super-saturate it [this does not work for all material - check your labels] with cold water. Warm water sets stains, cold water makes it easier to get stains out and I sometimes wash garment in cold water only if they have a stain before washing them, it has worked wonders for me.
Happy Holidays!
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
Jil Sander's New Little Black Dress
I have been a fan of fashion for many years and one of the best things about watching the runway is when you spot pure genius in a single item that stays with you long after the show is over.
Jill Sander's has reinvented one of my favorite fashion classics, the little black dress, and it is a triumph!
I'm not sure of the exact material but the dress seems to be made almost of black string that fell along the model's frame like something from a dream. The cut was heavenly, the dress fell just slightly above the top of the knee with a square neckline achieved by two staps in the sleeveless garment. The string cascaded in curves down the front of the dress and left the sides exposed, while covering the middle of the torso.
The dress felt incredibly modern and elegant.
If I was going to name a "must have" from the runway this season, this is absolutely it!
Not only is this a fantastic dress exactly as it is, but I can not wait to see how it translates into the ready to wear world. Congratulations Raf Simons on an your remarkable collection!
Jill Sander's has reinvented one of my favorite fashion classics, the little black dress, and it is a triumph!
I'm not sure of the exact material but the dress seems to be made almost of black string that fell along the model's frame like something from a dream. The cut was heavenly, the dress fell just slightly above the top of the knee with a square neckline achieved by two staps in the sleeveless garment. The string cascaded in curves down the front of the dress and left the sides exposed, while covering the middle of the torso.
The dress felt incredibly modern and elegant.
If I was going to name a "must have" from the runway this season, this is absolutely it!
Not only is this a fantastic dress exactly as it is, but I can not wait to see how it translates into the ready to wear world. Congratulations Raf Simons on an your remarkable collection!
Revenge of the Jumpsuit
*Trend Alert!*
Just we we though Elvis had really left the building:
Jumpsuits are back!
For Spring 2009 nearly every designer you can think of has a JUMPSUIT in their collection.
Donna Karan, Yves Saint Laurent, Tommy Hilfiger, Halston and Derek Lam - just to name a few.
While these are updated versions, and some of them are incerdibly lovely, I have to admit that this is a trend I'll be skipping. I have always found jumpsuits to be a bit limiting and you have to have exactly the right body type, not to mention a great deal of height to pull them off properly.
Those of you who are gazelles and want to enguldge in Spring's trendiest item, be sure to pay special attention to the fit and focal points of your jumpsuit to get the best possible look for you.
Just we we though Elvis had really left the building:
Jumpsuits are back!
For Spring 2009 nearly every designer you can think of has a JUMPSUIT in their collection.
Donna Karan, Yves Saint Laurent, Tommy Hilfiger, Halston and Derek Lam - just to name a few.
While these are updated versions, and some of them are incerdibly lovely, I have to admit that this is a trend I'll be skipping. I have always found jumpsuits to be a bit limiting and you have to have exactly the right body type, not to mention a great deal of height to pull them off properly.
Those of you who are gazelles and want to enguldge in Spring's trendiest item, be sure to pay special attention to the fit and focal points of your jumpsuit to get the best possible look for you.
For the LOVE of Gloves!
Trend update from the Fall/Spring Fashion lines:
GLOVES are hot, hot, hot!
Just in time for winter in the United States, designers have started showcasing gloves heavily in their collections. Not just as utlitarian items but think *20's* *fabulous* matching every outfit you own!
Shorter gloves that stop at your wrist in wonderful colors seem to be all the rage, they don't need to match your purse.
I love how acessable this trend is and the blend of fashion with function.
GLOVES are hot, hot, hot!
Just in time for winter in the United States, designers have started showcasing gloves heavily in their collections. Not just as utlitarian items but think *20's* *fabulous* matching every outfit you own!
Shorter gloves that stop at your wrist in wonderful colors seem to be all the rage, they don't need to match your purse.
I love how acessable this trend is and the blend of fashion with function.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
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