NYFW in a NEW YORK MINUTE: Marlon Gobel SS2014

"We Built This City"

The theme of the Marlon Gobel collection is the "cowboys of the sky", the ironworkers of the 20s where this type of work brought brave young men from Europe and Canada to New York, the capital of skyscrapers, to "build this city". Documented by photographer Lewis Hine in his series "men at work" he showcases men laboring on iron beams up in the air, for the construction of the Empire State building in 1930.

Such is the inspiration behind Marlon Gobel's Spring/Summer collection, and what better location to show than at NYC's Park Avenue Armory under an ironwork canopy?

I loved all the aeronylon blazers...I think I may have to borrow from the boys for this one...

NYFW Brandon Sun

Looking back today on Brandon Sun's immaculate SS2013 RTW presentation at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

Animal prints with beautiful, luscious fur. Sexy, flowy gowns mixed with pencil skirts and sculptured accents. Draped, yet structured and impecably tailored.

I want it all.

NYFW: SEEN: Rachel Zoe

Bananas! Remember this?

NYC: Over the Knee

Now that the weather's so warm, I'm thankful to be able to put away my boots. Although I have to say I'm really thankful to not have even had to bring out my SNOW boots!

What do you think of the over-the-knee boot and thigh-high boot trend? Are we ready to put them away forever?

As seen in Soho. Also in Soho, Bread.

New York Fashion Week: Emilio Cavallini

We all have a pair of Emilio Cavallini's in our hosiery drawers, don't we?

Emilio Cavallini's box show was a sensual display of sexy leg and body wear presented with a screening of a short film, "Risqué Business at the Florence Excelsior Hotel". Both presentations of the show had the models donning intricate and dramatic hosiery with little or no added clothing. In exquistely crafted black lace, fishnet, stripes and animal prints, the line is a salute to the 1950s pin-ups, giving women a dramatic new way to show off their gams.

Risky business, indeed.

New York Fashion Week: SEEN: Clarence de Vil

DIY designer extraordinaire, and wearing a jacket created by post-its!

Alice + Olivia

I scored these Alice + Olivia shorts the other day from Neiman Marcus. Would you believe these were down to $53 from $158? Then I only ended up paying $3 for them as I had a gift card. I love a good deal.

What's been the greatest deal you've ever snagged on something?

Toe Cleavage

I bought these leopard printed Me Too flats on sale; they're one of my favourite pairs to wear. Lately though, and especially after looking at this photo, I feel that they're starting to stretch oddly. Hence the toe cleavage.

Enquiring minds need to know. Yay or nay to toe cleavage? How much is too much? (photo, photohogger)

Vacation with Tiffany's

Getting ready for our trip to Amsterdam with this brilliant Tiffany-esque (actually called "For Audrey") nail polish. And speaking of Tiffany's, have you seen Tiffany & Co.'s Fall Collection? More on that tomorrow!

(photo credit: photohogger)

BOOyonce!

At the Costume Institute's "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Beyonce and Jay-Z were booed for not stopping to pose for the paparazzi.

You'd think she would have practiced climbing up stairs before wearing something so tight.

What do you think of Beyonce's dress?

And here's the video. Those paps can be so rude.

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