What the Chairs Wear: American Cancer Society Mother of the Year Luncheon

Posted By: KK on 02/28/11 6:03 PM | Categories: What the Chairs Wear

The American Cancer Society is honoring two deserving mothers, Muffie Potter Aston and Dr. Freya Schnabel, at their Youth Against Cancer Mother of the Year 2011 Awards. This lively event is an opportunity to raise funds and awareness for the important work of the ACS. We followed the lead of sophisticated pink invitation and chose this chic Red Valentino dress with a feminine flourish and accessorized it with black or neutral accessories, depending on your mood. We love both of these Perforated Leather Pumps which are all the rage for spring. For more information or to purchase Raffle Tickets (see list below) please call 212.237.3888 or email luis.valero@cancer.org.

Top to Bottom: Oscar de La Renta Coquillage Clip-on Earrings ($190), Red Valentino Belted Ruffle Dress ($595), Alexis Bittar Flora Gold Primrose Earrings ($275), Alexis Bittar Crystal-Encrusted Orbiting Cuff Bracelet ($225), Alexis Bittar Flora Gold Primrose Bracelet ($395), Jimmy Choo Perforated Leather Clutch ($350), Jimmy Choo Perforaded Leather Clutch ($350), Prada Laser-cut Leather Peep Toe Pumps ($695), Prada Lase-cut Patent Leather Pumps ($695)

What to Wear: The Art Show

Posted By: KK on 02/28/11 12:32 PM | Categories: What to Wear

We can’t wait to find our inner creative artista at the 23rd Annual Art Show which runs from March 2nd to the 6th to benefit Henry Street Settlement. This exciting show is organized by Art Dealers Association of America and sponsored by noted jewelry designer, David Yurman. The preview gala is on Tuesday March 1, 2011 at the Armory on Park Avenue and 67th Street. The preview calls for Cocktail Attire so we headed to Net-a-Porter.com for our evening wear. Instead of a Cocktail Dress, we decided to go with a fun, contemporary look of this silk and velvet jumpsuit in chic navy and black by Sonia Rykiel, and statement accessories. Love the style? Click here for more tips on What to Wear: Cocktail Attire and for further information on Preview Tickets, please call 212.766.9200 ext. 248 or visit Henry Street Settlement.

Clockwise: Anya Hindmarch Maeve Leather Shoulder Bag ($635), Isharya Earrings ($480), Sonia Rykiel Silk and Velvet Jumpsuit ($695), Miu Miu Leather Pumps ($475), Isharya Filligree Cuff ($295)

Online Sales: Stubbs & Wootton Pre-Spring Sale

Posted By: KK on 02/28/11 11:24 AM | Categories: Online Sales

Ah one of our favorite online sales – the Stubbs & Wootton Pre-Spring Sale, with their fabulous shoes up to 30% off. Their classic slippers and espadrilles come in a huge variety of fun patterns and colors and make seriously great gifts for the men in your life! Simply enter the code “spring” when checking out to get your discount. Happy spring shopping!

What to Wear: Signature Oscar Cocktails

Posted By: KK on 02/25/11 12:21 PM | Categories: What to Wear

To celebrate the Academy Awards this year, we thought we’d get a little creative with Oscar inspired cocktails. Our friends at Bombay Sapphire, Benedictine Liqueur, Dewar’s and Cointreau teamed up to put together a few signature cocktails inspired by this year’s hottest films, including Black Swan, The King’s Speech, The Fighter and The Social Network. Dewar’s and Bombay Sapphire have been sponsoring a lot of the dinners and lunches for these stars and films leading up to the Oscars so they have definitely been sipped by all the A-listers. They’re perfect for serving during your Oscar viewing party! Don’t forget to check back in next week after the show for Oscar Fashion recaps, and click on the thumbnails below to see some of our favorite actresses and what to wear to the Academy Awards.

The King’s Speech
Raise your glass to Colin Firth’s Golden Globe and SAG victories with this decidedly British cocktail. Made with Earl Grey tea and Bombay Sapphire, the quintessential London Dry Gin, this cocktail is worthy of a King.

The Social Network
Created by Boston mixologist Scott Marshall of Drink, this coffee-infused Benedictine cocktail is the perfect drink to fuel those long nights spent hacking into the Harvard computer network.

The Fighter
Toast to two Knock-out performances from Christian Bale and Mark Wahlberg, in this year’s The Fighter with a Dewar’s 12 cocktail that packs a punch, yet evokes passion. Watch as the film dukes it out for Oscar gold.

Black Swan
In one of the best performances of the year, toast Natalie Portman’s startling character portrayal in this psychological thriller. Follow her swirl of brilliance and insanity from White Swan to Black Swan, while drinking cocktails to match. Begin with the White Lady in its classic and purest form and end with the dark and deliciously menacing Cointreau Noir in Black Ice.

What to Wear: The Fascinator Kate Midddleton

Posted By: KK on 02/25/11 10:50 AM | Categories: What to Wear

We are absolutely fascinated by Kate Middleton and her fashionable “Fascinators.” We love her whimsical sense of style – to look at her is to smile. We will be tracking her whereabouts in the upcoming months, as eager as any for a glimpse of her wedding day dress and to follow her demure and chic style. As you can see in the video, the Fascinator stays in place, even in the high winds of Scotland.

From Wikipedia comes this description. “A fascinator is a headpiece, a style of millinery. The word originally referred to a fine, lacy head covering akin to a shawl. The term had fallen almost into disuse by the 1970s. In the early 21st century, the term has made a comeback, but the meaning has slightly changed; it is now used to describe a delicate, slightly-to-very frivolous head decoration worn almost exclusively by women. A fascinator may be worn instead of a hat to occasions where hats were traditionally worn—such as weddings—or as an evening accessory, when it may be called a cocktail hat. It is generally worn with fairly formal attire.” We went did a little shopping on our own and found these lovely and well-priced Fascinators available on-line from Asos.com. I think we will be seeing these popping up at spring luncheons and events this season!

And then there is the one we wore to a Hunt Ball, that my lovely husband bought me in London at Locke and Co. Hatters.

Here are some of the Fascinators available at Locke & Co. Hatters, London, St. James Street. They will ship to the U.S.

Street Style & Videos: LX New York Red Carpet Glamour

Posted By: KK on 02/23/11 4:54 PM | Categories: Street Style & Videos

What2WearWhere.com is featured on NBC’s LX New York ‘Red Carpet Glamour’ in a segment with the glamorous Maria Samsone, discussing what to wear to the Academy Award ceremonies. We went straight to Bloomingdales.com to find Oscar fashions and Hollywood-worthy gowns and got decked out in the most gorgeous diamonds, crystals and pearls by Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry Collection. We were so thrilled to be a part of LX NY – we tune in to our favorite hosts Jane Hanson and Sara Gore everyday at 5:00pm on LX NY. Those girls really know how to dress!

Click below to see our dazzling Oscar worthy jewels from Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry Collection:

Click below to see our ravishing Red Carpet frocks from Bloomingdale’s:

What to Wear: Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry

Posted By: KK on 02/23/11 4:28 PM | Categories: What to Wear

We loved shooting our LX New York segment with Maria at Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry Collection on Madison Avenue and 63rd Street. The shop is a precious jewel box filled with exquisitely designed jewelry of every description. Ivanka believes, “this collection is that it will appeal to women who have a strong sense of themselves, know what they like, value exquisite workmanship and wear even the most important jewelry with a kind of off-handed elegance. They have a sense of tradition, but they like to go their own way. They appreciate quality, but won’t tolerate stuffiness. They have everything, yet they have nothing to prove.”

What to Wear: Red Carpet Glamour from Bloomingdales

Posted By: KK on 02/23/11 4:15 PM | Categories: What to Wear

We are so excited for all the Oscar Fashion at the upcoming Academy Awards! We grabbed some red carpet worthy Oscar looks from Bloomingdales and featured them on our NBC’s LX New York, “Red Carpet Glamour” segment. Whether you are a Grecian Goddess, a Sequin Siren, A Black Swan or want to go Red for the Red Carpet, there is a perfect dress for all of your Formal Party and Black Tie Events. Remember when you click through our site to shop, 25% of our profits will be donated to organizations that help women and children, and the environment.

Left to Right: Nicole Miller Stretch Metallic Gown ($660), Ralph Lauren Sequined V-Neck Gown ($240), Sue Wong Strapless Feather Dress ($528), ABS By Sllen Schwartz Strapless Draped Silk Chiffon Gown ($400), Sue Wong Metallic Silk jacquard Beaded Gown ($488), Max & Cleo Strapless Gardenia Gown ($228)

What to Wear: Helena Bonham Carter at the Oscars

Posted By: KK on 02/23/11 4:00 PM | Categories: What to Wear

Next up on our Oscar fashion watch list is Helena Bonham Carter nominated for best supporting actress in “The King’s Speech.” This years Academy Awards will mark her 2nd Oscar Nomination. We loved her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth in the moving and true story of how her husband, King George VI (Colin Firth) overcame his stutter with her by his side and the help of a speech therapist, played by Geoffrey Rush. For what could be her first win for best supporting actress, we thought this ‘royal blue’ Marchesa dress was perfect for such a regal role. The simplicity of the dress calls for a little more detail in the accessories so we jazzed her up in killer jeweled heels and drop earrings, both by Ivanka Trump. Famous for her quirky fashion sense and English pride, we added this tiara, fit for a queen!

Left to Right: Notte by Marchesa Strapless Satin-Waist Gown ($925), Elegant Pave Crystal Tiara ($75), Ivanka Trump Short Diamond Crossover Earrings ($1800), Tasha Snake Embossed Metal Box Clutch ($88), Ivanka Trump ‘Asteria’ Sandal ($150)

What to Wear: 10 Essentials for Resort Travel

Posted By: KK on 02/23/11 11:36 AM | Categories: What to Wear

Going South in the upcoming months? Lucky you. Here are our top 10 beach essentials we never leave home without!

1. The Tunic: Tory Burch has the best ones, we love this combination of seaside blues.
2. White Jeans: Also TB – these work for day or night.
3. Cocktail Dress: We fell in love with this Moschino with the matching jeweled cardigan.
4. Swimsuit: A flattering style like this Carmen Marc Valvo.
5. Cover Up! Soooo important to have a good one. We love these J. McLaughlin knit dresses that can go over your swimsuit, take you to lunch or out for a casual dinner.
6. Strappy Sandals: With the cocktail dress or to jazz up your jeans and tunic.
7. Wedge Espadrilles: Who doesn’t want a little more height in the legs?
8. Packable Hat: Eric Javitts is the go-to guy for these versatile brims.
9. Beach Tote: This Anna Hindmarch can go from plane to beach and all around town.
10. Wraps: Nordstrom’s has an assortment of luscious colors at a great price. We like taking two complimentary colors and twisting them together for an interesting look.