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What to Wear Travel: Summer in Newport

Posted By: KK on 07/27/10 8:59 AM | Categories: What to Wear Travel

So excited to be joining our Fashion Editor, Hillary Dick in Newport on Wednesday, August 4 to see James Montgomery Blues Band performing at the Newport Yatching Center. This fantastic event is to benefit the Martin Luther king Community Center, an organization, founded in 1922 which provides programs to create a lasting sense of well being, self-worth, self-fulfillment and personal growth. For tickets and for information, click on MLK Community Center. What to wear? Hilary’s friend Camilla of CK Bradley has the perfect selection of summer essentials. The Dress and halter top are absolutely flattering for any age and body type. And to complement the outfits, we went to Kim Renk’s Sequin line, another Newport gem. Scroll down to see other hidden jewels recommended by Hilary.

Left to Right: CK Bradley Silk Oscar Dress ($325), Sequin Leather Tie Bead Necklace ($45), Alaia Perforated Leather Wasit Belt ($1385), Sequin Stretch Bracelet($58), Marc Jacobs Tasseled Leather Clutch ($995), Jimmy Choo Suave Mirrored-leather Sandals ($525), Gold Tiered Chandelier Earrings ($42), Sequin Metallic Multi Row Cuff ($38), Tory Burch Steffi Clutch ($350), K Jacquez St Tropez Leather and Cork Wedges ($300)

Here are Hilary Dick’s favorites in Newport:

CK Bradley for classic looks in bold prints. Sequin, a new addition to Thames Street filled with fabulous affordable baubles. Clarke Cooke House Third Floor, also Known as the Sky Bar. Delicious food, in a glamorous setting where on the weekends the tables are cleared for late night dancing. Sweet Berry Farm, market that specializes in organic local produce. You can also pick your own berries. Reign Gallery, jewel of a Gallery located right in the heart of downtown newport which sells all types of Modern works of art. Island Sports, The perfect place to pick up cute summer bikinis and surfer wear while signing up for surf lessons on 2nd beach. Cliff Walk A beautiful walk on the edge of the sea in front of Newport’s famous mansions.

What to Wear: Hope Fund White Tie Gala in Newport

Posted By: KK on 07/26/10 5:45 PM | Categories: What to Wear

What to wear to a summer formal wedding or the Hope Fund for Cancer Research Gala White Tie Dinner and Dance in Newport, Rhode Island? We cannot resists these scrumptious gowns and a little bling to accessorize. This glamorous event will be held on Saturday, August 7th at the legendary Newport mansion, Marble House. This year’s Honorees are Rockefeller University's Dr. James Darnell, Jr. for Basic Science; Dana-Farber's Dr. George Demetri for Clinical Development; Memorial Sloan-Kettering's Dr. Murray Brennan for Medicine; and our fantastic friend, Dr. Harold Freeman of the Ralph Lauren Cancer Center for Cancer Cure and Prevention, for Advocacy. For more information, go to Hope Fund for Cancer Research. To see our other elegant selections for summer formal go to Festive and Formal.

Left to Right : Rachel Gilbert Ivana Ruffled Raw-silk Gown ($1185), Erickson Beamon Swaroski Crystal Earring ($430), Kenneth Jay Lane Swarovski-embellished Floral Bracelet ($375), Lanvin Pouchette Oulala Satin Clutch ($1090), Stuart Weitzman Tealights Sandals ($450), Padma Bean Necklace ($1600), Bijoux Heart 24-Karat Gold-plated Earrings ($385), Christian Louboutin Mini Loubi Satin Clutch ($725), Jimmy Choo Suave Mirrored-leather Sandals ($525), Temperley London Silk-chiffon Strapless Gown ($1995)

What to Wear: American Woman-Fashioning a National Identity

Posted By: admin on 05/5/10 3:47 AM | Categories: What to Wear

We had the absolute pleasure to preview the iconic spring 2010 exhibition "American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity" at the Metropolitan Museum, which opens May 5 and is made possible by the GAP with additional support from Conde Nast. This utterly exquisite exhibit explores the perceptions of the modern American woman from the 1890s to the 1940s, and how such history has affected women today. The exhibition reveals how the use of style revolutions illustrated the American woman's social, political and sexual emancipation. The first gallery conjures the "Heiress" (1890s) and is set in the Astor's ballroom in Newport, Rhode Island filled with corseted gowns by Charles Frederick Worth. In Gallery 2, backdrops of the great outdoors summon the athleticism and independence of the "Gibson Girl" (1890s). Stained glass patterns of Louis Comfort Tiffany recall the "Bohemian" (1900's) attitude of style icons such as Rita Lydig in her signature silk pantaloons sans corset by Callot Souers. In Gallery 4, patriotic film footage sets the scene of the progressive political emancipation of women of the "Suffragist" period (1910's) in menswear-inspired uniforms. Beaded, feminine and leg-revealing "Flappers" (1920's) are set amongst Tamara de Lempicka inspired Art Deco murals of New York City. Followed by representations of the "Screen Siren" (1930s-40s), which showcase second-skin bias cut gowns of such a cinamatic era. Lastly, images of American women from 1890 to 2010 analyze the ideals of American style and represent each of the exhibition's examples.

So which gal are you? Heiress, Gibson, Bohemian, Suffragist, Flapper or Siren…

The Heiress

Left to Right: Jean-Philippe Worth Ball Gown (1898), "Portrait of Nancy Astor" by John Singer Sargent (1908-1909), Lee Angel Chandelier Earrings ($200), Judith Leiber Minaudiere ($1,995), Oscar de la Renta Satin Sandal ($650), Notte by Marchesa Silk Gown ($990)

The Gibson Girl

Left to Right: Ralph Lauren Golf Outfit ($125), Cover for Colliers Magazine "Vacation" by J.C. Leyendecker (1907), Ralph Lauren Aviators ($260), K-Swiss Tennis Shoes ($70), Head Pro Tennis Raquet ($199), Ralph Lauren Visor ($30), Nordstrom Tennis Bracelet ($98), Ralph Lauren Tennis Dress ($198)

The Bohemian

Left to Right: Evening Jumpsuit attributed to Callot Soeurs (ca. 1910), Portrait of Rita de Acosta Lydig by Baron Adolph de Meyer (ca. 1913), Isharya Filligree Cuff ($295) Mawi Indian Amulet Earrings ($265), Giuseppe Zanotti Crystal Cluster Sandal ($1,075), Bottega Veneta Harem Pants and Top ($395)

The Suffragist/Patriot

Left to Right: Franklin Simon & Company Women's Motor Corps of America Uniform (1916-18), Cover of Life Magazine- "Soldierettes" by Paul Stahr (1919), Ralph Lauren Cala Heels ($98), Fendi Tote ($1,790), Albertus Fedora ($395), DVF Jonsie Jersy Jacket ($345), DVF Safari Shirt ($198), DVF Jonsie Skirt ($185)

The Flapper

Left to Right: Evening Ensemble by Jeanne Lanvin (1923), Louise Brooks by Eugene Robert Richee (ca. 1928), DVF Clutch ($695), Ports 1961 Geisha Sandal ($750), Missoni Sequined Headband ($265), Lanvin Pearl Necklace ($595), Haute Hippie Dress ($595), Preen Line Leather Jacket ($1,005)

The Screen Siren

Left to Right: Evening Dress attributed to Jessie Franklin Turner (ca. 1933), Veronica Lake in This Gun for Hire (1942) by George Hurrell, Christian Louboutin Pave Clutch ($1,295), DVF Luna Platforms ($280), Ranjana Khan Tassel Earrings ($425), Halston Mettalic Dress ($1,995)

The exhibition will be on view from May 5-August 15, 2010.

This exhibition is made possible by Gap

Additional support is provided by Conde Nast

W2WW Trunk Shows and Sample Sales: W2WW Trunk Shows: CK Bradley

Posted By: admin on 05/3/10 8:34 AM | Categories: W2WW Trunk Shows and Sample Sales

Love these CK Bradley prints for summer – they are easy, breezy and very affordable and will take you from beach to boat and everywhere in between. If you'd like to see more CKB, send us an email to receive an invite to our private trunk show on May 20th!