Parker Posey Realness!

Coco Rocha dons her best Parker Posey 
"Party Girl" drag












Also known as Z Spoke 
Spring 2013

Z Spoke is Giving me Mad Faye Dunaway Vibes for Resort 2013

The killer cheekbones and beret with that girlish charm is serving up some serious Faye Dunaway Realness

And isn't Faye part Asian, too?

Why Was There So Much Bad Fashion at the CFDA Awards?

For years the CFDA's were held behind closed doors and reserved only for the fashion elite. Now that they are finally being broadcast the whole world can see what those in the know wear to honor their own.

And it ain't good.


Seth Meyers and Alexi Ashe

She's in Band of Outsiders. He's in my dreams as a cutie with a sharp wit. Serving as host, he looked better when he donned a take on Marc Jacobs' MET Ball sheer number

Grrr....




Anna Wintour

Speaking of Mr. Jacobs, this fashion dictatoress could choose any ensemble lain at her fingertips and this simple Marc Jacobs shift is what she goes with? It's perfectly fine, but not at all inspiring. The same could be said for American VOGUE though....




Tory Burch

Presumably in Tory Burch. Painfully all one color.





Donna Karen

Presumably in Donna Karen. Obviously did not visit the tailor. But then that's what happens when you're running late from tap class. Ugh.




Jessica Stam 

Ooh girl, now is not the time to retread that old Elvira costume.





Zac Posen and Crystal Renn

A bit dramatic, yes, but finally some folks are gettin' in the spirit (or spirits for that matter. Go ahead!) Although, Crystal, girl you have wittled away your once robust frame and over tanned.... I thought you were Paz de la Huerta at first. Yikes!



Alisson Mosshart and Eddie Borgo 

She's such a peach and I may have sold that shirt to her once upon a time. They're a bit too cool for school, but this is a fashion event and at least they look stylish, be it in a rocker, St Mark's way, but style nonetheless.



Phillip Lim with Theo Hutchcraft from HURTS 

Oh I love HURTS and how cute a couple would they be. Although, Phillip, that suit. Jesus.



Shala Monroque

Artist and editor, Monroque is rockin this cute little dress from... well I'm not sure yet. Gee I hope it's vintage or some unknown designer. Something under the rader and low key and personal. In my head that's how it plays out and therefore she be doin' it!



The Olsens and Lauren Motha-F-in' Hutton 

Bow down for the queen in cream.

Boy, That's Some Dramatic Pleating

Crystal Renn at Z Spoke Fall 2012 presentation 

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!)

Z Spoke to Me

Zac Posen's new lower priced line, Z Spoke, had its runway debut this week and it was right up my alley.

Bright colors? Fruit shaped brooches? Clashing patterns? All very Mackie and a light, colorful and fun oasis in one 90's themed dud of a New York fashion week.

Let's look at the shiny happy people, shall we:

(A girl can never go wrong in yellow)

(or a Mac. And adore those fruit slice pins. Need one.)

(I love the mix and match feel here. Coupled with the sexy librarian glasses and it reminds me of a former 

co-worker's much admired work wear)

(I would wear this whole look. 70's caricature of fruit, a shot of Dimatapp purple and a slim cadet grey tux? Yes. Yes I would rock this)

Last Nite's Party: Emmy Fashion

Ok, I watch a lot of tv, or so I thought. But I don't know who half these B's are on last nite's Emmy red carpet.

So I just gonna focus on the few I do....

I know Anna Paquin from True Blood and I know Alexander McQueen, but I don't think the two go together. She looks squat and too two tone. My high school colors were black and gold and that was probably the last time I needed to see someone wear just those two colors from head to toe. . 

I know Christina Hendricks because she's hot and all over the place from Mad Men to magazine covers to London Fog. I might be the only person out there who likes this lavender Zac Posen dress on her, but I think the milky skin, flame waves and floaty lilac number are all so rich and delicious. But I am also biased when it comes to redheads. I can't talk ish about them or Mr G will put the hurt on. 

 

Betty White straight doin' it and winning much deserved SNL hosting awards. Go Bets!

Another funny lady and SNL alum got it right. Sure, Tina Fey's Oscar de la Renta looks a bit like hieroglyphics but I think they read as "Go on now, Miss Tina!"

Another print, another True Blood actress. But unfortunately, another flop. Mr G and Miss GL are not fans of Rutina Wesley's Tara on the show and I always have to defend her. In this Douglas Hannant dress she looks ok and the print is fun, but the hair and makeup is indefensible. Honey, I don't need to remind you the face is the money. 

Who this girl? She's on The Office according to IMDB. She look like she on the way to prom. And I kinda not mad at that. 

I really not mad at these two. This is Muriel and Elaine Benes, together! At last. I'ma go fag out in a corner now. (Oh and if it matters, Toni's in Valentino and Julia's in Narciso Rodriguez, of course. She LOVE him.)

Cutest couple in love (notice the nerdy bow tie color matching her dress) Emily Blunt and John Krasinski

Attention whoriest couple in love Ty Burrell (who he???) and wife

Kelly Osbourne, are you even on tv anymore? Either way you look the best you've EVER looked in this Tony Ward dress, girl. Keep it up!

Prada is one of those labels that has a huge following and major respect in the industry. Rita Wilson is showcasing a prime example of why I always question Prada's reputation. Yikes!

Housing Works Goes Boho

Helped set up the Boho themed weekend event tonite. Found some goodies both boho and whoo hoo:

(Meadow lookin' very chic in her fashion bike helmet)

(groovy tartan round suitcase $15)

(Ooh, is that Ben Franklin contemplating on this scarf???)

("the thinker" silk scarf, $8)

My mom would like this

(wood chicken napkin ring, $2)

and Mr G would like this

(framed autographed Diamanda Galas concert poster, $35)

I loved how "cool" this teacher costume is for Barbie

and the back of the package had some valuable words of wisdom

(Barbie "cool career" teacher costume, $3)

Then I found some lipstick....

(Zac Posen for Target tote bag, $15)

And some lips

(lips phone, $14)

and this genius plaque

(wise old plaque, $5)

Check it out tomorrow only at Housing Works 245 West 10th Street, New York - (212) 352-1618

RESORT to This: Palazzo Pants

Things you MUST have in your life if you want to embrace the Palazzo Pants that were a key trend of Resort 2011:

1. A great vacuum/ Swifter/ maid to remove all dust bunnies

2. A steamer to keep those pants in their crisp, unwrinkled state

3. Nowhere to be, cuz if you try running in these, honey....

(Yves Saint Laurent)

(Chanel)

(Phillip Lim)

(Rachel Roy)

(Celine)

(Zac Posen)

(Oscar de la Renta)

(Louis Vuitton)