Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Polished

When it comes to nails, I don’t take many risks-I like a classic look.
It’s either a dark red, a French pink or Lincoln Park After Dark for me so when I see blue polish popping up all over the place, I cringe.


I’ll never try an electric blue (unless my manicurist gets me drunk) but a navy blue can certainly work for someone like me; a nail polish Prudence McPrude.


I'm going to try that Butter London shade of navy.  That's as far as I'll go.



Some other hot shades for nails this season:

Corals are everywhere....including the Oscar de la Renta Spring 2010 show:




Purples 
Ginnifer Goodwin had the best nails ever in the movie He's Just Not That Into You (her nails are all I remember of that irritating film)

I have that Nars shade--it looks even better on toes!



Taupes (a Prudence McPrude can handle a taupe--it's just boring enough)

Sandra Bullock at the Golden Globes

I'm loving that Chanel...must purchase asap.






Friday, April 9, 2010

The Weekly DOA

Every Friday, we like to recap the week by picking out the worst outift since the Bjork/Swan/Oscars monstrosity.
In other words; an outfit considered Dead On Arrival.

This week, the winner is......


Agyness Deyn

Strolling the streets of Manhattan on April 5th, Aggy looks like she's been styled by Levi Strauss & Benjamin Moore.
Is that shirt as bad as the Swan dress?  Not quite....but it's close.  Ugh. 

We deserve better from our so-called fashion icons.

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Kate Middleton: A Future Queen?

Media is buzzing today with reports of a possible Royal Engagement announcement in June.
Will Prince William finally pop the question to long-time girlfriend, Kate Middleton?
It's a delicious thought.

Kate will make a great Queen--she wears hats well:




Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Model Elettra Wiedemann

Elettra Wiedemann, daughter of Isabella Rossellini covers the May edition of Elle Canada:


She's a Lancome spokesmodel, following in Mom's footsteps:




However, she's not just another pretty face with a famous family.  She's currently completing her master's degree in biomedicine at The London School of Economics.



If I looked like this, the last thing I would want to do is study but....to each their own







Proof that good looks don't skip a generation in this family:


Tuesday, April 6, 2010

MYMU Espadrilles

Gabriela Lanardonne, the creator behind MYMU launched her adorable Espadrilles line yesterday:




During her summer vacations in her father's native Buenos Aires as a child, the designer fell in love with the alpargatas (a style of espadrille) that all the stylish Argentine girls were wearing.

Made of high quality jute and other fabrics from Spain, she built her designs with style and comfort in mind. 
Prices start at $98

Check out her website and shop till you drop! 
http://www.mymuworld.com/

You can also find the adorableness on Net-A-Porter:
http://www.net-a-porter.com/Shop/Designers/Mymu/All



Grace Kelly and her (alpargatas) espadrilles


Monday, April 5, 2010

I Love You Tube: THIERRY MUGLER/GEORGE MICHAEL "Too Funky" video

This is why I love You Tube; you can literally find something new everyday.  And if you're really lucky (like I was today) you could stumble upon a gem like this: A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Too Funky video, circa 1992  (watch for newbie Tyra!)




Here's the video in its entirety--I couldn't embed
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXj2TudPCYU

Thierry Mugler is brilliant, non?  And just sooo French. 




Sigh. I miss the 90's.  And fashion misses Thierry Mugler.