Costume Institute Gala

The Costume Institute's annual Met fete brought the stars out in force to showcase their style and celebrate the "Superhero" theme for one of fashion's biggest nights.


Venus Williams swathed by Andre Leon Talley


Janet Jackson


The Olsen twins (looking scary, as usual)


Karl Lagerfeld


Beyonce


Mary J. Blige


Thandie Newton seriously?


Jennifer Lopez


Sarah Silverman


Eva Longoria-Parker


Anna Wintour


Man of style Andre Benjamin

Glam Couples

David Bowie and Iman; Ginny and Tiki Barber; Paula Patton and Robin Thicke; Kimora Lee Simmons and Djimon Honsou

It's here, It's here!

No longer content to have folks visit their stores, DSW is bringing one of my favorite pastimes, shoe shopping, to the world wide web. Browsing the site, the brands and prices seem comparable to what is in the stores and they called me to let me know that the site was up and running. Launched last week, the pickings appear to be slim for fun fashionable heels but I am hoping that as time progresses that the selection gets better. Check out what they have here.

oh...Deer skimmers $89.95


Naughty Monkey platform $59.95



Jessica Bennett Farrin wedges $69.95


Dollhouse Dega satin oxford $54.95

Chinese Laundry platforms $59.95

Spring has Sprung!

Check out these fun Spring dresses in graphic prints and bold colors

Anthropologie Oona dress $178; Banana Republic silk square print dress $150; Net-a-Porter Couture Couture pleated silk dress $1,100; Bebe deep pocket maxi dress $159; Madison L.A. Young Fabulous & Broke Desi dress $148; Alloy maxi braided halter dress $39.50; Bloomingdale's Carmen Marc Valvo wave print dress $320; Le Train Bleu Bon Ton dress $415; Blue Plate Fashion blue cotton printed dress $76; Plasticland Tulle musica note print dress $72; Old Navy printed halter dress $20.70; Forever 21 Lucid polka dot dress $24.80; Urban Outfitters Kimchi & Blue Applique frock $78; eLuxury Fendi multi-circle dress $2,480; Arden B safari trench dress $128

Let's go Sale-ing!

I love garage sales; LOVE THEM! It's like searching for hidden treasure, you never know what you'll find.

I was out garage sale-ing (I know that this phrase is not a word, yet I use it frequently and hope that Webster will add it to the dictionary as a verb) a couple of weeks ago and lucked upon this lovely vintage coat. It was strewn about with some other things but I was immediately drawn to it. Normally I have trouble finding vintage coats that are long enough for my arms but this was an ideal fit.


Modelling the coat at the sale

Yay! I thought, careful not to let on how much I liked the coat, lest the owner jack up the price. I prepared myself to haggle. "How much?" I asked. "Umm," she paused. "Two dollars."

Two dollars, I thought, T-W-O dollars?!? The garage sale gods were toying with me, giving me this undamaged specimen for a mere two dollars. "Sold. Here ya go."

I tried on the coat again, basking in my good fortune. The seller exclaimed "That fits you perfectly! It was my great aunt's and it was made especially for her. Did you see the lining on the inside? I will be sure and tell her how great it looks on you."



Note the gorgeous inside lining

A trip to the dry cleaner and it'll be good as new. Remember, one man's trash is another fashionista's favorite find. Now I have to wait until next winter to wear it!

You asked for it, I found it!

Where can I find white skinny jeans?

Ideal for colorful tunics and ballet flats, white jeans are a warm weather staple to looking crisp and cool.

Here's where you can score your own:


Asos white pintuck pocket skinny jean $60.68


Ernest Sewn Harlan zip pocket in Brighton white $231 @ Revolve Clothing


Newport News slim-fit stretch jeans $19.99 (available up to size 18)


J. Crew skinny white denim crop jean $42


Just Cavalli skinny stretch jeans $260 @ Neiman Marcus


White denim matchstick jean $110 @ J. Crew (Also comes in short inseam)


Gucci white anchor skinny jean $476 @ Bluefly

Dress the look up for night with a long waisted tank, high heels and chunky jewelry.

Yay or Nay

I was instantly drawn to the colors of these colorblock patent t-strap platforms but I am a little unsure about them. Bright colors are a Spring trend but I don't want look like the circus is in town. I have them in my shopping cart at Delias.com, should I proceed to checkout?

$39 @ Delias

Fashion Foolishness

Since I have been incommunicado the past few weeks, here is a look at the celeb Fashion Shenanigans that have been going on:


Raven Be-moan has rendered me speechless with her finger in a light socket hair and shirt worn-as-a-dress ensemble.


Heather Mills-McCartney doubling as a deranged cowgirl