Ah what to wear to Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center?    It is an exciting somewhat dyslexic week when we are bundled up in winter’s wool,  while on display in  the windows are fashions of early spring and resort,  and  then reporting on the new runway styles for next fall – it is enough to give a girl a fashion identity crisis.  We tend to keep it simple and comfortable, except for killer heels, of course.   Definitely a dress that will transition from day to night with a few choice accessories.  Since it can be chilly at Lincoln Center, we like a sleeve or a little weight to the fabric and knits are especially versatile.   We will let our Fashion Editors like Nicole Hanley Mellon do the up-to-the-minute looks, while ours remain classic and chic.  We went shopping at Net-A-Porter for this super collection.

CLASSIC LBD’S

SHOP NOW: Claudia Schiffer Belted Cashmere Dress ($995),  YSL Wool-crepe Dress ($1490), The Row Nowlo Scuba-jersey Dress ($1400), Ralph Lauren Black Label Sonia Silk-blend Dress ($500)

PRINTS AND PATTERNS

SHOP NOW: J Crew Lilian Watecolor-floral Wool-blend Dress ($200) M Missoni Metallic-flecked Cotton-blend Dress ($895),  Dolce & Gabanna Lace-print Stretch-silk Pencil Dress ($1475), Preen Wisteria Printed Silk-satin and Silk-twill Dress ($1350)

KNITS THAT POP A LITTLE COLOR

SHOP NOW: Milly Alpine Embellished Stretch-wool Dress ($380), Versace Knitted Stretch Dress ($1250), Etro Stretch-crepe Dress ($1260), YSL Virgin Wool Dress ($1175)

FOR COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF SHOWS AND ACTIVITIES, GO TO MERCEDES BENZ FASHION WEEK.

On Wednesday, February 8, 2012 The Associates Committee of The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center will host the 4^th Annual Associates Luncheon at Rouge Tomate.  The lunch will honor Nina J. Pickett, Administrator, MSKCC Department of Pediatrics, for her years of outstanding work at the Hospital. The luncheon is sponsored by Salvatore Ferragamo for the first time, and is chaired by Nina Garcia Conrod, Gretchen Gunlocke Fenton, Eugenie Niven Goodman, and Emilia Fanjul Pfeifler.  Salvatore Ferragamo’s Women’s Spring Summer 2012 Runway Collection, by Creative Director Massimiliano Giornetti, will debut at the lunch, and select pieces will be available for purchase.

Ferragamo has the most wonderful Spring Summer Collection.

Proceeds from the Associates Luncheon will benefit the Pediatric Family Housing Endowment that pays for overnight visits when children and their families come from out of town for treatment at MKSCC’s renowned Pediatric Department.  The Associates Committee has pledged $2 million over five years for the Pediatric Family Housing program. For more information, please contact  Rachel Katz, 212-639-7929 or katzr@mskcc.org.

Take a holiday behind the scenes in Jamaica with Massimiliano Giornetti

What to wear to Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center?  Our fabulous Fashion Editor, Nicole Hanley Mellon has come up with a treasure trove of up-to-the minute must-haves  for around the clock chic.  From morning in The Studio, to afternoons in The Box, evenings in The Theater and parties all night long, get Nicole’s cool-girl vibe with her put-together style by shopping the looks below.  For complete schedules, interviews and designers showing, go to Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.

MORNING

SHOP NOW: Burberry Prorsum Fur Coat ($11575), Vintage Cotton Tee ($30), Cartier Sunglasses ($890), Balencia Animalier Printed Classic Velo ($1795), The Row Comet Paneled Leather Legging ($1700), Jimmy Choo Biker Lined Boot ($1095)

AFTERNOON

SHOP NOW: Tibi Ritz Tweed Convertible Coat ($313), Karl Donoghue Belted Leather and Shearling Backless Waistcoat ($665), Gianfranco Ferre Vintage Pleated Blouse ($309), Lacey Ryan Bracelet ($125), Rolex Daytona, Lancel Bridge Bardo shoulder Bag ($1045), Gianmarco Lorenzi Thigh High Boots ($1122), Herve Leger A-line bandage Mini Skirt ($880)

EVENING

SHOP NOW: Neil Barrett Goat Fur Clutch ($1196), Burberry Texture Metallic Trench Coat ($1695), Chloe Sevign for opening Ceremony Ruffle Sleeve Pullover ($325), Wolford Tights ($52), Alexander McQueen Split Leather Pencil Skirt ($2480), Manolo Blahnik Omana Satin Evening Shoe ($578)

NIGHT

SHOP NOW: Miu Miu Pleated Wool Coat ($2150), Drape Front Blouse ($72), David Webb Tiger Eyes Earrings, Alexander McQueen Spotted Karung Serpent Skull Knucklebox Clutch ($2045), Gucci Metallic Leather Mini Skirt ($1650), Wolford Tights ($52), Ralph Lauren collection Pilar Bootie ($600)

THINGS TO DO – PLACES TO GO

SHOP NOW: Alexander McQueen Woven Britannia Skull Clutch ($1995), Burberry Eclectic Print Canvas Parka ($6000), Balmain Long Sleeve Shirt ($2340), Jessica Kagan Cushman Necklace With Diamond Pave Horn, Skull and Bead ($5890), Abercrombie & Fitch Super Skinny Jeans ($88), Gianmarco Lorenzi Thigh High Boot ($1122)

MB FASHION WEEK SPONSORS

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We are thrilled that our friend Fernanda Gilligan of ArtSet has a special offer for us.  ArtSet will be curating private tours of top picks from the fair.  Simply log-on by clicking the image above or sign in to upgrade to Elite status.  Contact Fernanda at fernanda@artsetinternational.com if you want to access the private tour, have any questions or would like assistance with the VIP Art Fair.

Collector Noah Qua and Fernanda Gilligan at Haunch of Venison Gallery, 2011

The Elite Access Pass, the highest access level available, entitles you to visit the fair starting on the Preview Day on February 2, 2012, beginning at 8:00am EST. Direct access to galleries via chat is exclusive to this Pass level.  Additionally, Elite Access Passholders may see price ranges, special content, videos, and curator/insider tours.   Through innovative technology, VIP connects you with the very best in contemporary art, enabling communication and engagement on a global scale. You will be able to navigate the online fair in an unparalleled way, creating channels for conversation and exploration.

If you are like us, you are always looking for something chic to wear relaxing at home in the evening, cooking dinner, doing a little online shopping. or visiting the VIP Art Fair. We found the perfect ensemble at Bergdorf Goodman.

Great Josie Natori Lounging Outfit, perfect for perusing the VIP Art Fair.

INVITATION TO JOIN ARTSET

ArtSet is a contemporary arts membership circle that focuses on creating access and exposing members to the international art scene. Proceeds from membership go toward supporting arts education.  Exposure to the international art scene is through private gallery openings, cocktail receptions, curator-lead walkthroughs of museum exhibitions, artist talks, art film screenings, and studio visits. Our members will have access to the art world at creative, public, and commercial levels. In addition to providing site visits, ArtSet will aim to educate its members and provide them with the necessary tools to view art works critically and engage with them thoughtfully.  Further to this, they will have a comfortable and engaging forum in which to set forth their own ideas and communicate with other members in a social setting. For those interested, ArtSet Advisory will also provide art consultancy services in order to help begin a collection or manage already established collections. Whether our members’ interest is in obtaining an art education, exposure to the art world, social and professional networking, or building an art collection, ArtSet establishes a close-knit society in which all of these aims can be met and exceeded.
FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT  info@artsetinternational.com

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Soooo excited for the  NFL Super Bowl 46 Championship Game on Sunday, February 5th.    Obviously, we are going to be pulling for our very own New York Giants to win!  For what to wear to the Super Bowl XLVI, we went to  J Crew to find just the right shade of BIG BLUE that could take you to Indianapolis for the big game, or watching on your 3D Flatscreen at home.  This is an outfit that can keep on the line of scrimmage Super Bowl Sunday and right into spring.  For up-to-the-minute on everything Super Bowl XLVI visit NFL.com.

GO GIANTS BIG BLUE!

SHOP NOW: J Crew Cashmere Cable Boatneck Sweater ($258), NY Giants Flex Fit Hat ($25), Selina Sun sophia Sunglasses ($128), Trompe L’oeil Necklace ($68), Stripe Turtleneck Dress ($198), Edie Purse ($238), Toothpick Jean in Garment-dyed Twill ($108), Martina Patent Wedge ($228), NFL NY Giants Thong ($12)

Amazing price on Samsung 3D TV from Target

Can’t make it to the big game? Order your official NFL Championship gear at NFL.com!

Taiwan-born, New York-based designer Jason Wu first made headlines (literally) at age 26 when newly appointed First Lady Michelle Obama sashayed and swayed in a stark white, silk-chiffon, one-shouldered gown by the then unknown designer at the 2009 Presidential Inaugural Ball. We could not be more excited for the Jason Wu and Target collaboration . . . the Jason Wu for Target limited-edition collection of women’s apparel and handbags debuting Sunday, February 5th. Catapulted into the spotlight, Jason has quickly emerged as one of the most influential designers of today, offering unique and distinctive styles in clean, classic silhouettes. He’s bringing the same relaxed elegance to Jason Wu for Target. Jason said, “My collection for Target embodies my signature aesthetic of feminine sophistication, with a mischievous nod to the 1960s.”

Who could forget this spectacularly triumphant dress.

Ranging in price from $20 – $60, the chic clothes, handbags and silky smooth scarves are contemporary and feminine in whimsical prints and patterns. Among his collection inspirations – a playful, little black cat adorned with a red neck scarf. See our list of must-haves below, we cannot wait to start shopping!

You can’t wrong with any of these feminine frocks.

Love the fabulous bags as well.

And we cannot get enough of this cute little kitty cat!

The New York Botanical Garden is celebrating Tiffany & Co. at the The Orchid Dinner on Wednesday, February 8 at the Mandarin Oriental.  We are so thrilled that our friend Fernanda Kellogg, Chairman of the Board of The Tiffany & Co. Foundation will be on hand to commemorate the festive occasion.  “It is a bight spot in a dreary winter landscape. My favorite part of the evening is the sale of rare orchids while Kirk loves dancing to Bob Hardwick”  Richard Lambertson assisted by David Hardy has designed a beautiful setting flowing with  all white orchids, 92 points of candle lights placed on specially made mahogany double length tables accented with all white leather dining chairs for a sleek and modern look. The invitation says “Cocktail Attire” and this  fragrant event calls for a spectacular dress whose blossoming, rich color reminds us of the column of an exquisite orchid.  We love how the burnished gold of the Jimmy Choo pumps and the Satin Lanvin clutch compliment the deep shade, while the shimmering jewels of diamond and amethyst from Tiffany & Co. illuminate the ensemble.

SHOP NOW: Lela Rose Knot-Front Dress ($1295), Tiffany & Co. Paloma’s Venezia Goldoni quadruplo Tassel Earrings ($10000), Garden Flower Ring ($1350), Jean Schlumberger Lynn Bracelet ($21500), Lanvin Satin Mai-Tai Pouch ($1090), Manolo Blahnik Glitered Peep-Toe Pump ($745)

Mesmerizing and seductive, The Orchid Show takes vertical gardens to new heights in its 10th year. The nation’s largest exhibition of orchids offers insight into the mystery of these spectacular flowers.  To join the NYBG and enjoy invitation to Members Only events or to find out information and schedule for The Orchid Show, please click below.

Earlier this week we had the exciting opportunity to head downtown to Industria Studios for an exclusive sneak preview of NET-A-PORTER.COM’s KARL by Karl Lagerfeld Collection unveiling.  We talked with NET-A-PORTER U.S. Editor, Tracy Taylor about all of the fabulous pieces of the collection and got to choose our favorite pieces to style our very own “W2WW KARL Look.” Watch the video to get a sneak peak of the KARL Collection and see how our chic resort look!  You’re going to want to start shopping immediately, as this highly anticipated collection is going to sell out fast!

KARL Collection Sneak Peak

]]> http://what2wearwhere.com/blog/2012/01/karl-collection-launch-at-net-a-porter/feed/ 0 http://what2wearwhere.com/blog/2012/01/ralph-lauren-winter-sale/ http://what2wearwhere.com/blog/2012/01/ralph-lauren-winter-sale/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:00:24 +0000 KK http://what2wearwhere.com/blog/?p=16123 Ralph Lauren has simply the best Winter Sale going on right now.  We were shopping for some sweaters for a ski trip out west – you know how pilly and worn out the ones in your drawer look by now – and found an amazing selection to stock up on.  The SALE  SWEATERS are such a flattering fit and at such a great price.  But we couldn’t stop there, we kept going to shop pants, and jackets and simply everything we need to get through the next few winter months weather you are heading to the slopes or out and about in town, these are staples of a winter wardrobe.

SHOP NOW: Ralph Lauren Blue Label Wool Ski Sweater ($189) , Rl Cozette Shawl Cardigan ($150)

SHOP NOW: Ralph Lauren Verina Shawl Cardigan ($60) , Rl Black Label High-Neck Slit-Front Top ($229)  , RL Vasata Circular Cardigan ($60)

SEE ALL RALPH LAUREN SALE SWEATERS

SHOP NOW: Ralph Lauren Blue Label Bellecombe Hooded Down Jacket ($229),  Lauren Veta Quilted Long Coat ($120), Ralph Lauren Dalloway Down Jacket ($209)

SEE ALL RALPH LAUREN SALE OUTERWEAR

SHOP NOW: Lauren 32″ Slim-Fit Suede Pant ($350), RL Blue Label Stretch Legging-Fit Jean ($69), Lauren Fastier Stretch Slim Pant ($90)

SEE ALL RALPH LAUREN SALE PANTS

SLOPESIDE

SHOP NOW: Ralph Lauren AC EXP Short Down Jacket ($369)

APRES SKI

SHOP NOW: Rl Blue Label Dame Lamb Shearling Vest ($799)

We had fun modeling a few different styles of the Aquatalia Boots and we must report how comfortable they are! It feels as if you’re wearing a pair of sneakers, which makes them perfect for schlepping around in the snow and winter weather that is fast approaching!

All of these styles are great to wear with pants, dresses or skirts!

BUY NOW: Flinch ($695), Foggy ($795), Roar ($495)

Love all of the bootie styles as well!

BUY NOW: Grab ($350), Radical ($398)

These stylish weather-proof boots are also a favorite of one of our W2WW Fashion Icons, Kate Middleton Duchess of Cambridge!

Above, Kate is pictured wearing 3 different Aquatalia styles: the Vanessa, Flinch, and Rouge Bootie

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