What to Wear: Girls Weekend

This weekend my best friends and I are headed to Paso Robles - a town in California's Central Coast region known for its burgeoning wine industry, and hot springs. Here is what my imagination would pack in our suitcases from the Resort 2011 collections:

Neutral Togs for Horseback Riding

Helmut Lang, Hanii Y, Max Azria and Thakoon

Bright and Bold Wine-tasting Wear

Dior, D Squared, Oscar de la Renta and Just Cavalli

Coquettish Cocktail dresses for a special birthday dinner

Collette Dinnigan, Chris Benz, Antonio Berardi and Giambattista Valli

All images from Style.com

Fashion Curator: Dream Island Wardrobe

Twelve days stand between me and a girls trip to Maui. On the agenda: lounging on the beach, sitting by the pool, reading at least three books, and sipping many a Malibu and Pineapple. My dream wardrobe would contain the following from the Spring 2009 collections:

Glamorous Swimsuits (plus coverup)


Looks by Abaete and Hervé Léger by Max Azria
Oscar de la Renta and Threeasfour

Bold Jewelry and Shoes

Emilio Pucci bangles and Chloe sandals

and Sweet frocks

Peter Som and Anna Sui
all images from Style.com

Oscar Fashion: For Your Consideration

Here is my attempt at being proactive. If I want to see some excellent gowns at the Oscars, maybe I should just make some suggestions. Anne, Kate, Angelina, Frida, Penelope...for your consideration:

Let the Dress' Embellishments Speak for Themselves:

Gowns by Andrew Gn and Reem Acra...

and by Naaem Khan and Andrew Gn

Float in a Soft Color

Designs by Emanuel Ungaro and Dennis Basso...

and Badgley Mischka and Jason Wu

If You Must Wear Neutrals, Make Them Rock:

Gowns by Oscar de la Renta and Giambattista Valli...

and Carolina Herrera and Oscar de la Renta

But Wouldn't it be Nice to Try a Little Blue on For Size:

Designs by Monique Lhullier and Reem Acra...

and Carolina Herrera and Monique Lhullier.

Fashion Friday: Dress for the Job You Want

Dream job of the week: Mega-Stylist for the stars (hello...did you watch the Rachel Zoe? Best. Job. Ever.)
Dress for the job...
Eying looks for next season in the front row at Fashion Week:

Funky yet pulled together look by Basso and Brooke and Super-pop of color by Giles

And for digging up awesome vintage finds (items to be worn by sassy/smart assistant):

Full cropped pants in muted colors by Nicole Miller and Philosophy.

Meeting with the publishers to discuss your style-maven guidebook:

Hot librarian looks by Christian Lacroix and Celine

Attending the Met Costume Gala w/ A-list designer, Mr. De la Renta:

"Oh, Oscar, which one will I choose?"

All photos are Spring/Summer 2009 found via Style.com

Emmy Fashion: First Impressions

I totally love awards nights. Here are some of my favorite gowns from the 2008 Emmy red carpet:

Christina Applegate and Olivia Wilde both in Reem Acra

Heidi Klum and Kristen Chenoworth both in Armani Prive

Terri Hatcher in Monique Lhullier, Mariska Hargitay in Carolina Herrera

Nicolette Sheridan in Angel Sanchez, Kate Walsh in Zuhair Murad

Vanessa Williams in Kevan Hall, Sandra Oh in Oscar de la Renta