Chanel Iman Covers Time Stlye & Design Magazine

9/17/2008 12:04:00 PM Posted by Christina


As a tribute to Yves Saint Laurent, Time Style & Design magazine showcased designs that he is inspired. Named "Shock of Chic," Chanel Iman graces the cover of the magazine and models pieces that the late, great fashion icon inspired, from Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Lanvin, Proenza Schouler, and more of the top labels in fashion (visit http://time.com for photos of the cover story.) I am certainly a Chanel Iman fan, she was a perfect fit for the photo shoot. Vogue Italia has made a tremendous impact on the inflow of women of color on the covers of mainstream fashion publications.

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Get the Look: Chanel Iman at Bensoni Charity Party

6/17/2009 12:35:00 PM Posted by Christina

Chanel Iman hosted the Bensoni Charity Party in this fabulous red ruffled-sleeve frock...


Here's how I would wear the look...

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The Best of The Costume Institute Gala

5/06/2009 09:04:00 AM Posted by Christina

"Model as Muse" was the theme of this year's Costume Institute Gala at the Met in NYC. The Master and Mistress of Ceremonies were Marc Jacobs and Kate Moss, while top designers made an appearance with their favorite celebrities and models, adorned in their haute couture designs.

"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 shoes

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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 Couture

photos courtesy of style.com

Side Note...
Genevieve Jones jewelry was the staple accessory for the night. View her coveted pieces here.



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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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