What the Chairs Wear: New York Library Lions Gala

Posted By: KK on 10/29/10 3:34 PM | Categories: What the Chairs Wear

Support the New York Public Library in its Centennial Year at the most important annual event and one of the most anticipated dinners on New York City’s social calendar at the Library Lions Gala on Monday, November 1, sponsored by Asprey. The celebrated black tie event features honorees five distinguished individuals recognized for excellence in their respective fields of arts, letters, and scholarship-including award-winning author Malcolm Gladwell, celebrated actor and screenwriter Ethan Hawke, noted scholar and widely acclaimed leader of The New York Public Library Paul LeClerc, beloved writer and entertainer Steve Martin, and internationally renowned novelist Zadie Smith. As Mr. and Mrs. Oscar de la Renta are amongst the gala chairmen we went straight to Oscar to figure out what to wear. We found this stunning and iconic 1980′s Oscar de la Renta strapless duchesse satin ball gown with a full beaded silver and jet sequin bodice from 1stdibs.com that is perfect for such a luminous black tie event. We added a fur jacket and lots of incandescent jewels to complete the look with Oscar de la Renta heels and a satin and crystal clutch. For event details and to support the New York Public Library please contact IIene Klapowitz t. 212.930.0856.

Left to Right: Bird Fur Jacket ($700), Judith Leiber Crystal & Satin Clutch ($995), Oscar de la Renta Heels ($695), Oscar de la Renta Vintage Gown (price upon request), Ericson Beamon Earrings ($430), Dannijo Necklace ($420), Lanvin Cuff, Assouine photo of Iman in Oscar gown

Online Sales: Finds Under 50

Posted By: KK on 10/29/10 2:16 PM | Categories: Online Sales

This week’s fabulous finds under $50 range from glorious grey cardigans and comfortable flats and wraps to perfect accessories you can wear through the seasons. Happy shopping!

Old Navy Beaded Front Cardigan ($32.50) and Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Necklace ($30)

Old Navy Cable Knit Wrap ($34.50) and Ballet Flats ($19.50)

J. Crew Patent Leopard Print Belt ($29.50) and Old Navy Leggings ($8)

Rebecca Minkoff Velvet Pouch ($48) and Hive and Honey Coil Bracelet ($19.97)

See by Chloe Faux Fur Hat ($47.25) and Bindya Wool Scarf ($39.50)

Online Sales: Tory Burch Fall Sale

Posted By: KK on 10/29/10 12:10 PM | Categories: Online Sales

What to Wear: Rainy Day Wear

Posted By: KK on 10/29/10 11:59 AM | Categories: What to Wear

We are always looking for stylish rainy day wear, and as the weather is unpredictable this time of year we like a little padding that is light but still warm. These quilted jackets are the perfect find. Belted or not, you can’t go wrong with this great mix of classics Burberry and Barbour and chic updates like this Ralph Lauren, Marc Jacobs and Cole Haan! As for rainboots, give your Hunters from last year a rest with their new updated line, such as their elegant wedges. Our picks for the rainy season range from Loeffler Randall and Tory Burch lace ups to even over the knee rain boots – guaranteed to keep you dry!

Rainy Day Top: Burberry Quilted Jacket ($395), Marc Jacobs Quilted Coat ($460), Barbour Liddesdale Jacket ($149), Cole Haan Jacket ($356.25)

Rainy Day Bottom: Ralph Lauren Short Hills Jacket ($189), Burberry Quilted Black Classic ($395), Barbour Defense ($379), Barbour Classic for J. Crew ($379)

Top: Michael Kors Moto, Loeffler Randall Lace Up Rainboots ($165), Tory Burch Buckled Rainboots ($225), Jimmy Choo for Hunter ($455), Sperry for J. Crew Spearwater Boots ($158)

Bottom: Hunter Wedge Boots ($175), Stuart Weitzman Puddles ($98), Santana Laura Boot ($114), Jeffrey Campbell Over the Knee Rainboots ($79.95) Cole Haan Melanie Rainboots ($228)

What the Chairs Wear: Gillen Brewer School Ladies Luncheon

Posted By: KK on 10/28/10 4:56 PM | Categories: What the Chairs Wear

On Wednesday, November 3 the fifth annual Gillen Brewer School Ladies’ Luncheon will take place from 12-2pm and co-chaired by Laura Bilicic, Corinne Buckalew, Catherine Coakley, Leslie Johnson and Kathryn Tyree. Founded in 1992, The Gillen Brewer School provides a family-orientated early childhood program for children with developmental, language, learning and emotional disabilities. The event will be held at the Colony Club where Dr. Edward M. Hallowell, child and adult psychiatrist and author, will be speaking on “The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiess.” What to wear to a ladies lunch? What to wear to a ladies lunch, we turned to Josephine & Laurentina’s Fall 2010 collection designed by Cristina Cenci and co-chair Leslie Johnson and put together the perfect luncheon look. Camel is this season’s color a la mode and we love the simple elegance of this Stephanie dress and the gold-buttoned Cindy Coat for a go-to outfit to wear again and again. For further information on The Gillen Brewer School please go to their website.

Left to Right: J&L Stephanie Dress, J&L Rabbit Fur Necktie, J&L Harlow Belt, J&L Cathy Hat, J&L Cindy Coat

To purchase please contact Josephine & Laurentina, t. 646.596.8432

What to Wear: Interview + School Tours

Posted By: KK on 10/28/10 3:58 PM | Categories: What to Wear

We have been getting many questions asking us, what to wear to school interviews and tours? So we went right to the source and asked our friend, Linda Casertano, the Associate Head of Admission at Millbrook School, for her savvy and extremely helpful advice. “Dress for comfort, respectful of the school’s dress code, and in a way that makes you feel poised and confident.” We took her insight and put together two outfits to dress both Mother and Daughter. For Mom, we chose an equestrian-style tweed blazer, classically cut corduroys, flat weave turtleneck sweater, a silk scarf and low heeled boots which are great for walking around campus. Following Linda’s advice, we dressed the young lady in chanel-like tweed skirt, black turtleneck, grey tights, ballet flats and the ubiquitous UGG’s topped off with a country-classic Barbour. Remember girls, you only get one chance to make a first impression so keep your hair and nails clean and neat.

Left to Right: Ralph Lauren Tweed Jacket ($290), J.Crew Black Turtleneck ($68), Ralph Lauren Corduroy Trousers ($245), Marc Jacobs Retro Sunglasses ($98), Gorjana Hoops ($54), La Mer Oversized Vintage-Style Watch ($88), Hermes d’Or Scarf ($375), Celeste Hester’s “American Boarding Schools” ($11.42), Brown Boots ($119), Micheal Kors Bag ($348)

Left to Right: J.Crew Black Turtleneck ($68), Pippa Tweed Skirt ($118), Ray-Ban Aviators ($139), Topshop Red Snood ($24), Trina Turk Marble Cuff ($75), Cotton-Mix Grey Tights ($20), Barbour ($338), Ralph Lauren Ballet Flats ($69), Red UGG’s ($160)

What to Wear: Great Capes

Posted By: KK on 10/26/10 4:43 PM | Categories: What to Wear

What to wear this season? We’re calling all Caped-Crusaders! W2WW picked a selection of great capes to wrap up in this fall and winter season. It is the elegant essential to complete the right-on-trend lady-like look. This topper is ideal as it pulls together any look from daytime jeans to evening dresses. A go-to cape tip to follow is to keep your look structured and on the narrow-side as you don’t want to add any bulk to this unfettered fashion.

Top to Bottom: Theory Boucle ($695), Tory Burch Rene ($695), Tory Burch Liam ($695), Gryphon Embellished Wool Flannel ($645), Georgio Armani U ($590), Pringle 1815 Houdstooth Wool-Blend ($495), Alexander Wang Crepe Draped Jacket ($650), See by Chloe Tweed ($960), Vanessa Bruno Cape-style Boucle-wool Jacket ($1125)

Sample Sales & Trunk Shows: BE-A-PART at Bloomingdale’s

Posted By: KK on 10/26/10 3:34 PM | Categories: Sample Sales & Trunk Shows

Calling all Gossip Girls! Don’t miss out on an evening of cocktails and shopping at Bloomingdale’s SOHO to support the launch of BE-A-PART with Tea Leoni, Ann Curry & Dina De Luca on Thursday, October 28 from 6-8PM. BE-A-PART is an organization formed by two concerned teenage girls from New York City, Isabella Chartouni & Cambria Winding to raise awareness for the global issue of forced child marriage and provide the opportunity of healthcare and education.

What the Chairs Wear: Breast Cancer Alliance Benefit Luncheon

Posted By: KK on 10/25/10 6:33 PM | Categories: What the Chairs Wear

Benefit Co-Chairs Paige Montinaro, Julia Dunn and Jill Ciporin with Andrew Mitchell Namdar

The Breast Cancer Alliance will host its 15^th Annual Benefit Luncheon and Fashion Show, Strength through Support, on Thursday, October 28 at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich. Our vibrant pals, Jill Ciporin, Julia Dunn and Paige Montinaro are co-chairing this spectacular event. Once again, the generosity of Mitchells/Richards will shine chicly as they stage a fabulous fashion show, spotlighting collections from their store, including this luncheon-perfect Michael Kors tweed dress with leather trim. With Today Show co-host and NBC Dateline Correspondent Hoda Kotb as Guest Speaker, this year’s event will be the highlight of the season for the ladies who lunch. Since its beginning in 1996, this dynamic organization has awarded over $13.8 million dollars in grants. To make early detection of breast cancer widely available, the Alliance supports a variety of programs provide free mammograms and other related services. See below for the wonderful sponsors of the luncheon and for more information, to volunteer, or to donate please contact Breast Cancer Alliance.

Dress: Michael Kors, Jewelry: Hermes, Cashmere Wrap: Hermes, Watch: Michael Kors, Clutch: Ferragamo, Shoes: Manolo Blahnik . To purchase please contact Mitchells/Richards department store.

BAC would like to thank the following:
Luncheon provided by Greenwich Hospital • Beverages provided by Pepsico, Inc. • Decorations provided by MasterCard International • Invitations provided by Stamford Hospital • Beautiful gifts for each attendee provided by Angie and Steven Sall

What the Chairs Wear: The Boys' Club of New York Fall Dance

Posted By: KK on 10/25/10 5:22 PM | Categories: What the Chairs Wear

The Boys’ Club of New York Annual Black Tie Fall Dance is just around the corner on Thursday October 28th. This wonderful organization, founded in 1876, encourages an environment that nurtures individual talent, strengthens families and promotes strong citizenship while fostering a passion for learning. The glamorous, go-to event of the fall season held at 583 Park Avenue, is creatively chaired by Travis Acquavella, Tantivy Gubelmann Bostwick, Merrill Curtis and Claudia Overstrom. Festivities begin with cocktails at 7:30pm, followed by an evening of dinner and dancing into the wee hours. It is quite a night of celebration and revelry and since the dress code is black tie we are opting for this lovely Marchesa ruffle gown with the perfect dancing Choos and a sparkly clutch. What to wear to accessorize? Van Cleef & Arpels has generously sponsored the event so we will add a dash of autumnal red to our outfit with this pin that can double as a hair clip (à la Uma Thurman). While we were out shopping, we picked some of our other favorite black tie ensembles that are perfect for the New York Fall festive season – see below. For more information please call Claude Barilleaux at 212 353 2122.