Another year is coming to a close, and I'll be spending the day celebrating with friends and thinking about what's to come in 2013. In the meantime, enjoy one of my favorite snaps of the season, a glimpse at the Bergdorf Goodman, BG Follies-themed holiday windows. Those staggeringly beautiful gowns are by Mr. Naeem Khan and if I die without an occasion to wear a dress THAT lovely, it will be a shame.
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Merry Christmas to You & Yours!
Life's a Beach: Norma Kamali Mesh Ruched Swimdress
When it comes to my swim style, the mantra has long been GO RETRO or GO HOME. Regardless of my size (and I've wavered between a size 0 and a size 10 - a big diff on a 5'2 frame!), I simply feel the most comfortable and more importantly, the most myself in a glamorous one piece that leaves at least a little to the imagination, a la the Norma Kamali Ruched Swimdress ($350) seen above. Its retro-glam style is ruched for optimum figure flattery and let's not even discuss the impeccable construction - Norma is an utter master when it comes to swim.
I'll pair with cat-eye shades and a fruity cocktail for full effect poolside, but enough about me - tell, what's your swim style?
Hair Obsession Brewing: John Barrett Salon's Braid Bar
As a Leo, my obsession with my MANE runs deep. To reiterate that point (and perhaps I shouldn't admit this), there are days that I LITERALLY look in the mirror and wonder, "Is my hair shiny ENOUGH?" or "Is my hair BROWN enough?" Yes, friends, it's Deep Thought Central over here. But I digress.
Today, I hit the It Gets Better Lounge at the Empire Hotel (Chuck Bass, where are you?), where luxe New York staple the John Barrett Salon (familiar with the term "Bergdorf blondes?" Blame John Barrett) had set up shop, delivering deliciously chic braids to lucky attendees of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
Stylist Halli helped me choose the perfect style for MOI, from a book chock full of choices. Apparently, the Milkmaid braid I chose works particularly well on gals with distinct bangs - it acts as a headband, visually framing the face.
As you can imagine, I'm beyond OBSESSED wtih my hairz, and keep admiring myself in all available mirrors, windows, doors and the like. If you'd like to experience John Barrett's Braid Bar, you can learn more or book an appointment online here.
Do's range from $45-$65 (cheaper than a blowout!), and last most gals 2-3 days.
Also seen above: Equipment Leopard Chiffon Button-Down
Luxe Must: La Mer The Eye Concentrate
The older I get, the more necessary a good eye cream becomes. So, based on a recent recommendation (and her gift of a generous GWP size tub) by Jamie over at The Beauty of Life, I've given La Mer The Eye Concentrate a solid go for the past month.
The formula is nothing if not divine - concentrated and ultraluxe, but without being TOO rich. The Eye Concentrate also sinks in quickly, so it's a snap to apply makeup directly following. In short, I'm impressed.
It's hard for my fickle self to remain loyal to any skincare products (after all, there's always something new and shiny to test) but I'm now hopelessly devoted (yes, a la Grease) to The Eye Concentrate.
$165.00 by La Mer at Bergdorf Goodman
2010: Style Resolutions
Perhaps the one exception to style resolution # 1? $725.00 by Christian Louboutin at Bergdorf Goodman
2010 is just a day or so away now, so it's time for me to resolve to be a better woman. Incorporated in the mix of "eat more greens" and "be nicer" are a certainly a few style-related resolutions, namely:
1: Buy only things that I legitimately NEED or unequivocally LOVE. This means that I also need to reduce the dupes in my wardrobe...i.e. how many pairs of glitter shoes does a woman need? How many cardigans? I don't want to know the answer to these questions. Never mind.
2: Weed out things in my wardrobe that aren't "me", don't fit well or aren't flattering - and do my best to make a little cash back; try eBay, bring them to consignment shop or exchange them for credit or cash at Beacon's Closet.
3: Get a firmer grip on what feels professional and authoritative but still appropriate for my job - which is casual and creative.
I'm curious, do you have any style resolutions for 2010? Share in the comments!
Curiouser & Curiouser...Bergdorf Goodman Holiday 2009 Windows
We may have to wait until March to see Tim Burton's take on Alice in Wonderland (still above) but New Yorkers will have a holiday treat to tide them over, starting on November 20 thanks to Bergdorf Goodman.
Inspired by the imaginative works of Lewis Carroll, author of Alice in Wonderland and Through The Looking Glass, Bergdorf’s Senior Director of Visual Presentation David Hoey and his team of artists are working at a fever pitch behind the scenes (the windows are shrouded and still in process) to create a “Curiouser and Curiouser” take on scenes and characters portrayed in Carroll’s works.
Here's what you can expect to see:
- An all-mirror window will include a floor-to-ceiling Venetian mirror featuring a girl trying to enter a large fireplace as portrayed in Through the Looking Glass.
- A window featuring a library made out of paper will inhabit paper animals such as a cat, flamingo, turtle and a lizard, all taken from Carroll’s fantasies.
- An interpretation of a game room with a regal theme will house a birds-eye-view of a chess game and will feature a King and Queen playing with over-sized chess pieces. The window will be filled with playing cards, a vintage roulette wheel and several games such as mahjong and backgammon.
- A Victorian themed window will depict a tree house surrounded by a forest of roses and a girl sitting on a tree branch playing with a Cheshire cat.
- The all-wood, ‘Drink Me’ window, inspired by Alice in Wonderland, will be the most fanatically detail-focused window, filled with an excess of staircases ranging from full-scale to tiny. The window will contain hundreds of staircases all connecting into little doorways and rooms and will feature a full-size mannequin standing with a miniature girl who holds the key to one of the doorways.
Bergdorf Goodman is located at 5th Avenue and 58th Street. Visit the holiday windows from November 20 through January 6, 2010.
Luxe Must: Darphin's New Age-Defying Lip Balm
French beauty brand Darphin is best known for their luxurious, aromatherapy driven skincare. But later this week, they're launching a brand-spanking NEW Age Defying Lip Balm ($40) at Bergdorf Goodman in NYC (yes, we get all the good stuff first!)
Simply visit the BG Beauty Level this Friday, January 23 or Saturday, January 24 and with any purchase of the new Lip Balm, enjoy a hand painted floral designs and monogram by local artist Olivia Wolfe, compliments of Darphin.
I've had a chance to try out the Lip Balm and can attest to it's inate yumminess. It's a thick balm, full of pricey, good for you ingredients like Argan Oil, Mango Butter and Maxi Lip, an anti-aging peptide that plumps. The warm vanilla scent, tempered with sweet almond, plum, orange and rosewood essential oils, is ideal for winter too!
If you're not in NYC, you can still get your Darphin fix, sans customization of course. Visit www.darphin.com to shop.
