Three Makes it a Trend: Someone's Pumped for the Dark Shadows Movie!

At The MET Ball, there was a lot of Dark Shadows fans coming out of the woodwork

(Amy Adams and Giambattista Valli) 

Mr Valli is just missing a cane and a cape to win Barnabas Collins look-a-like of the year. Take note Johnny Depp: this is how you should have looked. Not like drag queen Liza. 

(Lana Del Ray in Joseph Altuzarra) 

All she's missing is a turban for the evil gypsy look. Or a poison apple. 

(Brooke Shields)

Oh there's the cane! 

Three Makes it a Trend: Harlequin

(Altuzarra's mixed media dress)

Maybe my mind is already wandering to thoughts of Halloween, but there was a distinct harlequin look to Spring's black and white palette

(Holly Fulton uses harlequin as a beach ready tote)                         (While Lanvin uses harlequin cut outs for dramatic effect)

This is great way to combine two key Spring trends: graphic prints and Mod styling. Right, Mr. J?!

Four Legs Good: Joseph Altuzarra’s (Not at All Mean) Bean

Bergdorf Goodman's super fun blog, 5th at 58th, has a regular feature called "best in Show" that features store pets. This week's entry is the adorable, sweet Schnauzer from Joseph Altuzarra's showroom, Bean. 

He indulges the blog's questions, excitedly gushing about the joys of chasing squirrels and going on walks. Oh Mr. Bean, we're like two in a pod. 

His full interview: http://blog.bergdorfgoodman.com/womens-style/bgs-best-in-show-joseph-altuzarras-bean

RESORT to This: A Trench is Your Best Friend

(Zac Posen with Coco Rocha workin' it out)

Menswear shows have begun but before we move on let's just talk about one last trend from the Resort 2012 collections. You're gonna need a trench

(The fortune cookie hem shown at Yves Saint Laurent is a kick of Oriental influence)

But really, when do you NOT need a trench. It's one of a finely tuned wardrobe's keystones. However, with tiered versions shown at Zac Posen and other quirky details or unexpected fabrics, the Resort trenches felt like new takes on the classic

(To the left Altuzarra's boxy multi-lapel anorak style trench)

(My favorite of the season: Celine's translucent slicker in gradient grey. Adore!)

Doin't It: Two for Tuesday

Slather on the sunscreen and fire up the credit card, it's Spring/Summer SALE time! And two of my favorite New York stores I can't afford are taking it off!

Opening Ceremony is taking up to 50% off Patrik Ervell, Band of Outsiders, Cacharel and many other too cool for school labels. Maybe there's even some Rodarte pieces left? 

• Opening Ceremony is located at 33 Howard Street                                      Website (not e-commerce) http://www.openingceremony.us/p107.html

Meanwhile over on Greene Street, get some discounted Lanvin, Sacai and Altuzarra from the cool cat ladies at Kirna Zabete. Up to 30% off cothes, shoes and accessories, you say? I say, get outta my way! 

• Kirna Zabete is located at 96 Greene Street or http://www.kirnazabete.com/