Whose Instagram Do You Follow?

In addition to the usual fashion fare (Barney's, Kirna Zabete, Colette, etc) and models / fashion folk (Coco Rocha, Steven Kolb, Kate Spade New York, etc) 

I also check in with Pantone for the freshest take in color, Peter Som for runway, recipes and relaxation 











And, of course, Rihanna. Because that B puts her whole life on Instagram blast. Seriously, does she not have a handler for that???







If you aren't already, you should follow ME! 

Instagram handle: macsmith1218   (Yeah i thought long and hard on that one)  

If Peter Som Made Menswear

I'd imagine some pretty amazing pieces based on his current Spring collection.

Picture it: New York City, 2012


This whimsical zebra print would be mine all mine, but in jaunty shorts with cuffs and a grosgrain belt

Since it's so chilly in my office, perhaps a lightweight sweater is more in line

Although I don't think I'm at the still sick + chilly office point where I need a full on coat, but if I did and if he made menswear, how sleek would a man's version of this structured stud be?

Let's Give "Som" Thanks

Teen Vogue asked a slew of American designers to talk about the taboo-iest of fashion topics: eating. Lots and lots of eating, as in Thanksgiving. and what they serve up in their Yumiko Sekine aprons.


When grilled everyone from Erin Fetherston to Jill Stuart listed a sweet dish from years gone by and Peter Som shared his mother's annual spinach souffle recipe. Surprisingly it sounds like the ideal Thanksgiving treat: heavy and nap inducing and something so rich and laborious that you'd never think to make it any other time of year.


Som claims "it's the perfect antidote to all the traditionally heavy thanksgiving food, so I think I'll be making this one for a while!"



I claim all those tablespoons of butter, cups of cheese and 9 eggs is hardly what I call "light", but fashion designers have some real wack-a-doo standards, so no shock there.


Anywho here's the recipe and below's the link for the other recipes as well. Salut!

peter som's spinach soufflé

Ingredients:
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing the dish
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for sprinkling
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup scalded milk
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
4 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature
5 extra-large egg whites, at room temperature
1/2 cup grated aged cheddar cheese, lightly packed
1 package frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper


Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Butter the inside of a 6 to 8 cup soufflé dish (6.5" to 7.5" in diameter by 3.5" inches deep) and sprinkle evenly with Parmesan. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. With a wooden spoon, stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Off the heat, whisk in the hot milk, the nutmeg cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook over low heat, whisking constantly, for 1 minute, until smooth and thick. Off the heat, while still hot, whisk in the egg yolks, one at a time. Stir in the cheddar, 1/4 cup of Parmesan and the spinach and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Put the egg whites, cream of tartar, and a pinch of salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on low speed for 1 minute, on medium speed for 1 minute, then finally on high speed until they form firm, glossy peaks. Whisk one quarter of the egg whites into the cheese sauce to lighten and then fold in the rest. Pour into the soufflé dish, and then smooth the top. Draw a large circle on top with the spatula to help the soufflé rise evenly, and place in the middle of the oven. Turn the temperature down to 375 degrees. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until puffed and brown. Serve immediately.

Read More http://www.teenvogue.com/style/2011/11/fashion-designer-thanksgiving-recipes#ixzz1eIet9m7y

There's A Zebra on My Peter!

(Peter Som Spring 2012)

And I love it!

Doin' It: Charlotte Olympia Shoes at Peter Som

Grey and green color blocked patent bursts of brilliance with a rolled knot tangerine sash at the Peter Som Fall 2011 show, these Charlotte Olympia shoes ran off with the show!

And what is it about grey, green and tangerine that feels so fresh too? Like serving a chilled slice of cantaloupe on a pewter plate at some fabulous Summer luncheon with Polly Mellen (no pun intended).

These will get a lot of editorial coverage for sure

(Charlotte Olympia Dellal's backstage pic from Facebook)

Peter Som: http://www.petersom.com/

Charlotte Olympia: http://www.charlotteolympia.com/