Street Style & Videos: Daisy Day in Philadelphia

Posted By: KK on 04/29/11 5:29 PM | Categories: Street Style & Videos

Karen Klopp went to the 55th annual Daisy Day Luncheon in Philadelphia this week benefiting the Cardiac Center’s Single Ventricle Survivorship Program for the Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia. Karen met up with Kristin Munro the editor-in-chief of Philadelphia Style Magazine to Shop the Street Style at the lunch! The event was full of chic spring attire and featured a fashion show of J. Mendel’s “tribal-art inspired” Fall 2011 Collection sponsored by Saks Fifth Avenue. We even got to meet the truly talented Gilles Mendel himself!

Sample Sales & Trunk Shows: The Indagare Souk

Posted By: KK on 04/29/11 4:18 PM | Categories: Sample Sales & Trunk Shows

The Indagare Souk

Monday – Wednesday, May 2nd – 4th
10am – 6pm

The Pierre, A Taj Hotel
2 East 61st Street, New York City

: Mothers Day Wish Lists

Posted By: KK on 04/29/11 2:46 PM | Categories: Uncategorized

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we asked our favorite mothers what they would love more than anything this Spring! Two of our mamas, Sara Gilbane Sullivan of Sara Gilbane Interiors opted for plushly patterned Bottega Veneta while Brandstyle PR maven Di Petroff asked for aqua hued tunics and Trish Becker earrings. We love the sumptuous Roberto Cavalli dress decided upon by wardrobe guru and Clos-ette.com founder Melanie Fascitelli as well as the Alexander Wang suede vest, chosen by Lincoln Center’s first Fashion Director Stephanie Winston Wolkoff. Stylish blogger of Lilly’s Notebook, Lilly Bunn Weekes is all over anything Minnie Mortimer and Gotham and Hamptons Magazine Editor-in-Chief Samantha Yanks can glam up in Pippa Small gems. Need some help dropping a hint? Write to us with your Mothers Day Wish List and the email info of your significant other and we will subtly clue them in on what to get you!

: Mother’s Day at Taigan

Posted By: KK on 04/29/11 2:38 PM | Categories: Uncategorized

We asked our brilliant friend Elizabeth Litterer Nichols, CEO of Taigan.com how she and her daughter Mamie would be celebrating MD2011? “On Mother’s Day late afternoon, Mamie and I always love having our favorite mothers and daughters by the pool for cocktails and reminiscing.” Sounds like such fun and we went to this spectacular online emporium to put together a smashing collection of the unique and beautiful.

Left to Right: G. Gilbert Harvey Faircloth Cotton Lowback Halter ($240), Jules Reid Lime Dot Ikat ($495), Sandi Simonian Antique Chinese Silver Lock on Vintage Agate ($538), Sandi Simonian Stunning Wide Pink Crystal Bangle ($188), Jules Reid White Leather with Multicolor Beading Handbag ($495), 100% Capri White Leather Braided Sandals ($240), Imperio JP Double Sided Silk Wrap ($250), Corzine & Co Arcades Champagne Flute by Baccarat ($195), Hollyhock William Yeoward “On Entertaining” Book ($40)

A Sampling of Taigan’s Collection of Shops

Book Club: Golden State by David Prybil

Posted By: KK on 04/29/11 12:09 PM | Categories: Book Club

Our friend David Prybil has written a wry drama of California Dreaming in present day Sacramento. A writer-producer with 15 years of experience in the film business GOLDEN STATE is his first novel, and it has been selected for the iUniverse Barnes & Noble “Rising Star” program.

“Let’s also add a dash of the impending governor race where an equally colorful lineup of characters runs for office, the brightest hue being Arnold Schwarzenegger. David Prybil has created a motley crew of characters who writhe from the page against the backdrop of a state in need of change. The characters’ agony, triumphs, and ever-present hope in the American Dream is heartfelt and achingly honest… [and] filled with dialogue and storylines that gleam.” Heidi Komlofske, San Francisco Book Review, March 2011 issue.

He will be NYC and the surrounding areas from April 27 – May 3 for appearances in support of Golden State, including a signing at BookBook, 266 Bleecker Street, Greenwich Village, May 3, from 5 – 7 p.m. For more information and to order a book, go to David Prybil. He is currently at work on a second book, entitled LOLITAVILLE.

Golden State by David Prybil ($15)

What the Chairs Wear: Met Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala

Posted By: KK on 04/29/11 9:52 AM | Categories: What the Chairs Wear

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institue Gala will be a celebration of Alexander McQueen’s iconic designs in Spring 2011 Costume Institute Retrospective at Metropolitan Museum. With Honorary Chairs François-Henri Pinault and Salma Hayek, and Co-Chairs Colin Firth, Stella McCartney, and Anna Wintour, this is the most exciting fashion event of the year. “Alexander McQueen’s iconic designs constitute the work of an artist whose medium of expression was fashion” said Thomas P. Campbell, Director of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. What to wear to this elegant spectacle of art and fashion? Alexander McQueen of course! We choose this stunning silk chiffon strapless from Net-a-Porter and all of the appropriate accessories for this magnificently appointed event.

Left to Right: Alexander McQueen Iris-print Silk-chiffon Gown ($5695), Bijoux Heart Chateline 24-karat gold-plated Earrings ($545), Alexander McQueen Brass Flower Cuff ($565), Alexander McQueen Knuckle-cluster Lace-covered Satin Box Clutch ($2295), Alexander McQueen Lace-covered Satin Pumps ($995)

The exhibition, organized by The Costume Institute, will celebrate the late Alexander McQueen’s extraordinary contributions to fashion. From his postgraduate collection of 1992 to his final runway presentation which took place after his death in February 2010, Mr. McQueen challenged and expanded the understanding of fashion beyond utility to a conceptual expression of culture, politics, and identity. His iconic designs constitute the work of an artist whose medium of expression was fashion. The exhibition is made possible by Alexander McQueen™. Additional support is provided in partnership with American Express and Condé Nast.

Online Sales: Stubbs and Wootton on Sale

Posted By: KK on 04/29/11 6:34 AM | Categories: Online Sales

What to Wear: The Royal Wedding

Posted By: KK on 04/27/11 8:31 AM | Categories: What to Wear

Are we going to London this weekend? Well actually, we are fairly certain that our invitation to the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton has been delayed in the post, crossing the pond. So just in case, we have our outfits all lined up and ready to pack. For the Rehearsal Dinner, we are going with a divine classic Little Black Dress by Red Valentino, some sexy, strappy sandals and a little bling! For more great cocktail dresses, please go to our Events and Evenings Selections. To catch every detail of this glorious event, please go to The Official Website of the Royal Wedding.

Left to Right: Red valentino Lace-Front Dress With Taffeta Bow ($695), Adriana Orsini Crystal Drop Earrings ($105), Adriana Orsini Seville Hinged Wide Bracelet ($325), Santi Jewlwd Frame Clutch ($198), Manolo Blahnik Strappy Sandal ($765)

Westminster Abbey is the scene of the nuptials and we love how this spectacular Armani Collezioni Dress and Jacket is both appropriately demure and a stunning show-stopper. The shade is just fabulous for standing out in the crowd at the Queen’s Reception following the ceremony.

Left to Right: Armani Collezioni Floral Jacket & Crepe Dress ($2530), Vivien Sheriff Festival Hat , Lagos Diamond and Sterling silver Flower Earrings ($950), Formal Silk Stretch Gloves ($100), Red Valentino Bow Flap Convertible Clutch ($395), Stuart Weitzman Satin Bow Peep-Toe Slingback Pump ($335)

And to the dinner at Buckingham Palace, hosted by Prince Charles nothing but the exquisite fushia Marchesa gown will do, we love the pop of gold to this already rich pallette. For more selections for Formal and Black Tie Events, please go to our Evenings and Events Selections.

Left to Right: Notte by Marchesa Rosette-embellished barathea-silk Gown ($1155), Isharya Bling Maharani 18-Karat Plated Earrings ($150), J. Crew Cluster Bracelet ($78), Rodo Front Bown Satin Evening Clutch ($239), Badgley Mischka ‘Fierce Eye’ Sandal ($175)

What to Wear: Spring Hats and Fascinators

Posted By: KK on 04/27/11 8:25 AM | Categories: What to Wear

Speaking of spring hats and fascinators, with the Hat Luncheons, Weddings, Graduations and Garden Parties upon us, we would like to introduce you to a fabulous British hat designer, Vivien Sheriff who has been all over the tele this week, as the supplier of the Princess-to-be with her fascinators during the royal courtship. Her son, Jesse is a lovely boy who will be happy to organize shipping to the U.S.

Street Style & Videos: Wedding Week

Posted By: KK on 04/26/11 3:57 PM | Categories: Street Style & Videos

With the royal wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton coming up on Friday, this week on Shop the Street Style we decided to celebrate Wedding Week. Karen Klopp went to astrophel + stella designer Kristin Klonoski’s studio to chat about her advice on wedding attire and Kate Middleton’s bridal style. We love Kristin’s traditional yet contemporary take on designing for a wedding party, her custom creations highlight a woman’s best and most feminine features for any age. We particularly doted on an exquisitely elegant, back-less lace wedding gown created with beautiful hand-made French lace for a very special wedding ceremony on an island in the Caribbean.

Kristin Klonoski’s line astrophel + stella is based in New York and is available through trunk shows and by appointment for made-to-measure creations. A ready-to-wear, capsule collection is now available at The Plaza Hotel’s Emerging Designer Boutique. Primarily elegant cocktail and evening wear, the beautifully crafted designs fuse high fashion with a timeless aesthetic. Famous and fashionable fans of her line include model Maggie Rizer, actress Abigail Spencer and Karen Klopp! For further inquiries please go to AstrophelandStella.com

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