7 Sinfully Good Years in New York

New York is a sinful city and on the eve of my SEVEN year anniversary living in this den of sin, I thought I'd examine how I've fallen prey to each temptation and naughtiness




GREED

It's easy to be greedy in the city. So many drinks, twinks and trinkets to be had.




WRATH

Everyday annoyances like people, subways and the high price of booze makes a b wanna snap. I'ma snap!






SLOTH

I tried to give this up for Lent this year, but throughout my time in New York I be lazy. Two blocks to the laundromat? Ugh, too far. And then I'm gonna drop it off and let someone else do it. 

PRIDE

It's easy to get a big head when you work in fashion and you fawned over and stuff is given to you. To paraphrase the wise and boastful Lil Kim "y'all rock Versace and you went out and bought it, I rock Versace and you know I ain't pay [RETAIL] for it"








ENVY

Is their apartment bigger or in a better neighborhood or closer to the train? Do they have a better job? Does their boyfriend? 

GLUTTONY

New York offers up a lot and copious consumption is part of the lease. Nums! 










LUST

I'ma leave that one alone.

New York I love ya, and here's to sinning most vigorously for another seven! 

Man, Milla Jovovitch Cannes Really Work a Dress

(Milla Jovovich in Atelier Versace Spring 2012 at Cannes)

Milla has special skills in filling out and working the hell out of a dress. She looks shades sexier at the amfAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala at Cannes than the model who closed out the Atelier Versace Spring 2012 show

That's how you bring attention to your cause, honey! 

Sick Day Oscar Review

Ugh. Head hurts. Nose stuffed and coughing. Gross. But here's my Tussin soaked thoughts on Oscar fashion




The GOOD






Milla Jovovich in Elie Saab

I gasped and grabbed my sister when we saw her in the audience stealing every shot she snuck into. This B always looks good and in my fantasy life we're BFF's throwing back brews in dive bar. Maybe she's not wearing Elie Saab in that fantasy. 

Octavia Spencer in Tadashi Shoji

Been killin' it all awards season long. And enough of 'she know how to dress for her shape'. B know how to dress! And I love a lady loyal to a designer. 

Gwyneth Paltrow in Tom Ford

Love her or hate her (and God knows folks hate), Gwyn knows how to work a sleek look. This Tom Ford capsule style sheath and cape feels forward in a way that no Marchesa can.




The BAD


The Oscars this year were so neutral that something as simple as body placement wins a normal best on the worst


Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace

Weirdo. 

The UGLY


Melissa Leo in Reem Acra

Boy this was yuk. When she got up to present I shouted "a shirtdress? Really, girl?" The full view ain't much better. In her defense ML was never known for her style.

Golden Globes 2012

It's Globes day here at Stately Grand Street Manor and it couldn't have timed any better since I have the day off for MLK.


Let's celebrate diversity by separating the good from the bad:



THE GOOD:


Tilda Swinton in Haider Ackermann

Oh you glorious, b***h! You never miss a chance to look a piece of architecture, like some grand statue that an aristocrat would add to their solarium. 'Tis far better than the cupcake princesses that dominate the carpet. Kudos, doll! 

Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace

If you're a scarlet woman, why not embrace it? 

Helen Mirren in Badgley Mischka

Yes it's very frou-frou but she still manages to make it look oh so cool with the clean bodice and sleek hair. The old broad could teach many a child-ling. 

THE BAD: 

Lea Michelle in Marchesa 

Awkward, stiff and not so fun. Oh and the dress is awful too.This was easily the worst of the evening with its messy mix of 80's Bond girl villain and recently let go Ice Capades dancer. 

THE UNFORTUNATE:

Zooey Deschanel in Prada

This is a genius dress with its dot matrix pattern (a trend I jumped on early) and Mod to the future feel. I just wish it had found a different home. Zooey is too twee for this look (ugh, that head cock!) no matter what shag haircut she's working. This is the MISS of the evening. I'm sure people will love it. -Meh-

I Pink I'm in Love with You, Mark Ronson

(Mark Ronson attends the Versace for H+M party in New York)

This is the kinda outfit that if a less affable, charming man donned I'd be claiming stomach pains, but with Mark Ronson at the helm, it's quite soothing. 

I'll make you my monochromatic man, Mark! 

You're Invited!

Supermodels of the world, you better work your way down to Roundabout Soho this weekend (Oct15th+16th) for our Vintage event filled with great pieces from Alaia, Lanvin, Mugler, Courreges and lots of great original Gianni Versace pieces.

And tonite we’re even throwing in a little preview party Friday October 14th from 6-8pm with a little tipple and cupcake action to get you jazzed up too!

So sashay over to Roundabout Soho and channel your inner Linda, Christy or Naomi. And then shante, you stay for the vintage couture and cupcakes.  

• FRIDAY October 14th, 6-8pm At Roundabout Soho, 115 Mercer Street (Prince/Spring)                  212-966-9166

Very Important for Fall: Elizabeth Hurley

My favorite devil and safety pin enthusiast is movin' on up to the east side. Elizabeth Hurley is joining the cast of "Gossip Girl" this Fall for season 5 according to TVline.com.


Damn, that show's still on? I stopped watching that ish a moon or two ago!

However, I love me some Liz, so maybe I Tivo it and fast forward through the Serena mid-day hoochie dress parade

(Can you call it the 'walk of shame' if you're just going to the post office on your lunch break?)

However, a memorandum: Ms Hurley best bring a little more flava than Mr William Baldwin did!

(NO tea parties Lizzie!)

RESORT to This: Hello Yellow

Here's lemon in your eye!

(Chris Benz keeps it cool as a tall glass of lemonade)

Resort collections have been bursting with juicy citrus and sweet buttery yellows and I couldn't be happier (personal bias since yellow's my favorite color)

(Two trends at once: Lemon chiffon and a bright over-sized tote at Bottega Veneta)

Over the past month (Resort is a leisurely affair with designers presenting their collections over a much wider window of time than the 2 big Weeks) everyone from classic labels like Chanel and Giambattista Valli...

(Chanel, why must you remind me that I could be eating cake right now?!)

to youthful downtown designers like Proenza Schouler and Chris Benz have displayed the myriad of ways yellow is a fresh, modern color that looks good on everyone

(Color blocking lemon yellow with black white and a darker goldenrod, Proenza Schouler keep with their tribal and 70's influences) 

(Preppy 50's sweater girl style at Lela Rose)

(Asian influenced silk and prints at Preen in a rich topaz-y yellow)

(This mixed media paneled dress/coat was a personal fave from a strong show by Giambattista Valli)

(Yellow's for the dudes too as shown at Burberry)

If you're worried of looking jaundicey, perhaps the most efficacious way to utilize yellow is as an accent

(Versace's yellow purse pops against a graphic black and white sports-influenced look)

Don't I Look Cute Today: Ties for Sale

We got in a truck load of Missoni and Versace ties yesterday at work and I decided to make a clothesline window advertising these scant men's offerings in time for Pop's Day

Whilst photographing the window, two kids from a Korean style blog asked me to pose with it. 

So here's me, here's the winder. Enjoy

Wearers O' the Green

It's Saint Patrick's Day and the combination of Irish heritage and showman in me loves any excuse to celebrate while wearing a silly outfit. However, there's a lot of naysayers out there that ballyhoo the color green and it's fashion savoir faire.


Well, naysayers, take a look at this list of clever clovers and tell me it isn't keen being green.




1. Angelina Jolie

Workin' it at this year's Golden Globes like an Adrian clad leading lady. Her face just reads "Bow down to your Queen" and she's earned your serfdom in this emerald Versace Fab-o-Gown. 

2. Heather Duke

This envious little sycophant wore her true colors on her sleeve. Sure when she went popular, she copped Heather Chandler's signature red, but inside she was still one mean green mother. 

3. Hannibal Barca

The Carthaginian general is most remembered for taking elephants over the Alps, but his military brilliance is studied to this day. One of his favorite strategies was using the terrain to cover his troops in the greenery. Wearin' of the green doesn't just mean the shamrock glasses and "kiss me I'm Irish" t-shirts of the great drunken masses. 

4. Green Berets

Speaking of verdant victories, the Green Berets have my vote for sexy soldier. I hope this record covers Gang of Four's "I Love a Man in Uniform"!





5. Liz Taylor

La Liz. She was a fan of Brits with green and Mr Burton (yes, I know he was Welsh) showered her with jewels. The emerald earrings and matching necklace from Bulgari amongst the most famous. Verde, verde nice.




6. The Riddler

Frank Gorshin, my dear, your manic laugh still knocks around in my head and I love your commitment to the character. Now I have a riddle for you: How were you able to leap about in Moschino before Moschino? Jealousy.




7. The Green Power Ranger

The Anti-Cousin Oliver, the addition of the Green Power Ranger grew that ish into a
non-stop monster of a hit with legs like a Fosse chorus girl.

Sign Your Name Across My Heart

The men's Spring 2011 shows were rife with ruffians sporting scrawls across their chests

(Louis Vuitton)

(Paul Smith)

(the upper pec tat and more at Versace)

(more Louis Vuitton)

(Just a peek at Emporio Armani)

(getting it all off his chest at Walter Van Beirendonck)

(and one last Louis Vuitton. Marc must really dig 'em!)