Inspired By: Rachel Roy
9/28/2009 03:39:00 PM Posted by Christina
Inspired by: Rachel Roy
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So, I've created a new feature, "Inspired by:" which will feature pieces that are inspired by a runway look. Today's feature is from Rachel Roy's spring 2010 collection. I love that she wasn't afraid to mix neon colors (a la Matthew Williamson) in chic, ultra-feminine silhouettes. The entire collection was a myriad of wrap skirts, and a mixture of bright and neutral colors. She kept it simple with mostly solid colors, in plunging necklines and various textures. Satin was the collection's staple, in unconventional colors. Shop the inspiration pieces below:
1. Blazer, Rodebjer Craner, $205
2.Dress. Sara Berman, $354.75
3. Skirt, Arden B., $38
4. Dress, See by Chloe, $395
5. Skirt, Alloy, $29.90
6. Jacket, VINCE, $147.50
P.S. What do you think of my photoshop skills? : )
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Celebs Love Rachel Roy
9/01/2009 06:17:00 AM Posted by Christina
Rachel Roy's designs are classic, sexy and chic. And, I'm not just saying that.
Here are my picks from RACHEL Rachel Roy...
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NY Premiere of "September Issue"
8/20/2009 09:45:00 AM Posted by Christina
Celebrites and designers alike, gathered at the MoMa for the premiere of September Issue...
Vera Wang looked effortlessly chic in a grey tank, black tiered skirt and statement accessories. Love her style.
Tory Burch looked colorfully elegant in a purple jewel-toned frock and black gladiators. The pink fringy bag...eh.
Rachel Roy looked absolutely stunning in an all neutral look with a statement gold-link necklace. She always looks classic and fabulous!
Jessica White took a chance with this gold jewel-tone strapless frock and contrasting pink-and-white wrap sandals.
Jewel-toned frocks must have been the rule of thumb for the evening. Cynthia Rowley graced the showing in this poufy-sleeved blue jewel-toned dress, with simple yet edgy accessories. I would definitely rock this look.
Chanel Iman looked fresh, flirty and gorgeous in this white strapless dress and metallic accesories. Love it.
I am loving Cassie's fashion choices lately. She showed up in an edgy black pants jumpsuit, black booties and hot pink nails. She is wearing the all black look quite well.
Alexa Chung looked fab in this off-white sheer number and contrasting black booties and a pop of color with a blue clutch. Simply chic.
And Miss Anna Wintour made an appearance in her usual age-apropriate, yet effortlessly stylish frock and neutral accessories.
Diddy, Cassie and Zac Posen looked hot at the after party!
Just so you know, the premiere for regular viewers is September 11th. If you're a New Yorker, the documentary will begin showing August 28th. Can't wait!
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Estelle in WWD
8/18/2009 10:00:00 AM Posted by Christina
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Rachel Roy on Gilt Groupe
7/30/2009 03:14:00 AM Posted by Christina
Get her sophisticated, chic pieces at discounted prices! I am loving this pleated white top currently retailing at $198, originally $595. Hurry and shop, these coveted pieces are quickly selling out and the sale ends July 31st. Click here to start shopping...
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Style Chat: Claire Sulmers
6/12/2009 11:10:00 AM Posted by Christina
I am pleased to introduce my favorite blogger, Claire Sulmers of The Fashion Bomb, a go-to for women of color that focuses on style tips, trends, celeb looks for less and timely fashion news.A good friend of mine told me about The Fashion Bomb and before I knew it, I was hooked! Claire has even featured me a few times as Florida Style in her Real Style section as well as a New Years bit she posted earlier this year.
She has met and has been photo'd with celebs like Marc Jacobs, Kanye West, Zac Posen, June Ambrose, Usher, Chrisette Michelle, the Top Model cast, and much much more!
Her style and career aspirations coincide with mine, and seeing her accomplishments give me motivation to stop at nothing to make my dreams a reality!
She took time out of her busy schedule to answer a few questions for us...
PG: Where are you from?
Claire: Born in Brooklyn, raised in Atlanta, Georgia.
PG: Where do you live now?
Claire: Paris, France
PG: What prompted you to create The Fashion Bomb?
Claire: I honestly created the site as an accompaniment to my personal website. I felt my personal website was too 'professional' and I wanted somewhere I could talk about my favorite music, likes and dislikes, etc. Originally the blog's name was my name, and it changed quite a few times before I settled on The Fashion Bomb (I chose the name largely because bomb rhymed with .com). I knew that my blog had to be focused so I chose a subject I knew a lot about: fashion. At the time I was working as a fashion writer for a national magazine. Long story short, it evolved from a personal blog to a blog focused on a mulit-cultural females. Basically it went from being all about me to being all about women like me.
PG: What sets you apart from other fashion bloggers?
PG: What sets you apart from other fashion bloggers?
Claire: I'm committed to the demographic of the blog and committed to providing the best content I can on a daily basis. I try my best never to leave a message that says "Sorry I was too tired to update today," and try to give readers the best information, tips, and advice. I care about the mission of the Fashion Bomb and think we deserve something sustainable that speaks to us. Thankfully it costs nothing but time to create a blog, so I make sure to carve time out of each day to devote to it.
PG: How would you describe your personal style?
PG: What are your future career aspirations?
PG: How would you describe your personal style?
Claire: Preppy and classic. I love blazers, pearls, button downs, Lacoste polos...I went to a preppy school basically all my life and the dress code rubbed off on me! I was a J.Crew fanatic for a while before I had to make a concerted effort not to go in there anymore. I still like classic designers, though, like Diane von Furstenberg.
PG: Who inspires you the most...stylewise?
PG: What do you do for a living?
PG: Who inspires you the most...stylewise?
Claire: Kate Moss, Jennifer Lopez, Rachel Roy.
PG: What do you do for a living?
Claire: I'm a freelance writer and reporter.
PG: What are your future career aspirations?
Claire: To work for a major fashion magazine.
PG: Which words do you live by?
PG: Which words do you live by?
Claire: "Make it Happen."
Thanks, Claire!
If you haven't already, check out the Fashion Bomb for all things fabulously fashion!
Thanks, Claire!
If you haven't already, check out the Fashion Bomb for all things fabulously fashion!
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The Best of The Costume Institute Gala
5/06/2009 09:04:00 AM Posted by Christina
"Exploring the reciprocal relationship between high fashion and evolving ideals of beauty, The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion focuses on iconic models of the twentieth century and their roles in projecting, and sometimes inspiring, the fashion of their respective eras. The exhibition, organized by historical period from 1947 to 1997, will feature haute couture and ready-to-wear masterworks accompanied by fashion photography and video footage of models who epitomized their epochs."
Here are my top picks of the evening...
Marc Jacobs and Kate Moss in Marc Jacobs
Anna Wintour in Chanel Haute Couture
Jessica Biel in Versace Atelier and Justin Timberlake in William Rast
Iman in custom Donna Karan
Anne Hathaway in Marc Jacobs
Amber Rose in Carolina Herrera and Kanye West in custom Louis Vuitton
Daniel Lalonde and Kerry Washington in Louis Vuitton
Vera Wang and Rachel Weisz in Vera Wang
Jason Wu and Jessica Alba in Jason Wu and custom Bruno Frisoni shoesSee the rest of the fab style when you read the rest...
Diane von Furstenberg, Tony Parker and Eva Longoria Parker in Diane von Furstenberg
Alek Wek in Emanuel Ungaro
Agyness Deyn and Twiggy in custom Burberry Prorsum
Mark Badgley, James Mischka and Tyra Banks in Badgley Mischka
Gilles Mendel and Heidi Klum in J. Mendel
Ashley Olsen in The Row and Justin Bartha in Tom Ford
Flavia De Oliveira in Juan Carlos Obando and Chanel Iman in Zac Posen
Alexander Wang and model Lara Stone in Alexander Wang
Lakshmi Menon, Rachel Roy and Joy Bryant in Rachel Roy
Peter Dundas and Ciara in Emilio Pucci
Mary-Kate Olsen in Christian Lacroix Haute Couturephotos courtesy of style.com
Side Note...
Genevieve Jones jewelry was the staple accessory for the night. View her coveted pieces here.
Side Note...
Genevieve Jones jewelry was the staple accessory for the night. View her coveted pieces here. Continue Reading...
Rachel Roy Fall '09 RTW
2/13/2009 10:43:00 AM Posted by Christina
Rachel Roy has taken it a step up for Fall. From the looks of this collection, you wouldn't guess that the label is only 3 years old. And while the pre-fall collection tickled my fancy a bit more, the pastels and jewel toned pieces are timely for fall. Mixing seasons is always in...
The sparkly lace gives a classicly vintage facade, while the cutout dresses and sleek one-pieces offer a straight-forward effort to modernity. And something about the black lipstick and sleek bob makes me say, where have I seen this before? Fab, nonetheless.
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