Kane plays Peek-a-Boo

This dress will haunt me until I find it again in 2050 at a vintage store in New York, throw over my millions of yuan or rupees (by then we'll be using Asian currencies) and then giggle hysterically with joy when I realize that 60 year old SB looks just as wonderful in this elegantly fitted dress as I vainly believe 20something SB would, but also feels like a cheeky 20something due to the peek-a-boo nature of the frock.

The nude coloring accentuates the affected simplicity of this dress and lets the black piping stand out, leading your gaze down the front.

It reminds me of NY's Guggenheim museum and the winding staircase that imbues your art viewing experience with a vaguely religious sensation because of your paced circumabulation.

Who would have ever thought that the shoulder blade would become the new collarbone?

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Missoni Piles it on

Anyone who has had the dubious honor of witnessing me dress in temperatures under 30 degrees has probably laughed at my methodical layering of piece upon piece of clothing.

Each coat of clothing is strategically placed to ensure maximum warmth and quickest removal with minimal rumpling potential when I arrive at my warm destination.

Angela Missoni has basically created my perfect winter wardrobe with her Fall'09 collection.

I love the thin gold chains against the delicate sweater just barely peeping out of the wrapped scarf and giant cardigan. Proof that you can still have sweet feminine details when swathed in figure concealing layers.

Intense fur hat, perfect for when you're trying to get around incognito (or hide the bags under your eyes).


Love this blue.


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Doo.Ri's bejeweled tights

In These Economic Times (to steal from NYmag's daily intel's somber titling and ponderous capitalization of our current era) every woman needs to get a bit inventive with her glitter.

Observe Doo.Ri's bejeweled tights. The best use of sequins and sparkle I've seen this fashion week weaved into patterened crocheted tights.
An easy way to enliven your LBD from last year (or you know, the same one you've been wearing for the past four years...)

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Back from Africa!

Hello Hello, sorry for being MIA this past month, I was in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia visiting family and didn't have reliable internet, but now for fashion week, I have my trusty Macbook and high speed wireless. Unfortunately I'm 2 continents away from NYC, so I can't troll around Bryant Park looking for The Sartorialist or hoping to catch a peek at the beautiful people but thanks to style.com, I can see what's in store for Spring '07!

In honor of my recent jaunt to Ethiopia, I want to show you my favorite looks that Liya Kebede, has worn so far during fashion week.

Kebede's best accessory at the Rag & Bone show are her fantastic legs. The whole urban jungle shirtdress thing is a classic, but the straw fedora topper makes the look au courant.

At J. Mendel, Kebede wore a pumpkin chiffon gown with a dramatic satin trim. My favorite part of this dress is the off-the-shoulder styling (to play up her sharp collarbones). The sleeve cleavage gives the admirer an unexpected glance at the upper arm, an overtly sexy gesture in an overall modest look.
You can almost envision the PYT wearing this Diane von Furstenberg frock over her bikini to the beach then shaking the sand off it in the evening for dinner and drinks in the city.
I love the baby blue sash carelessly tied between the skirt and fur top, separating the two different texture and shades of black. (Carolina Herrera)

Expect more fashion week posts this week!

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