Quick notes

I don't know where all my time is going, but it seems like there aren't enough hours in the day to get everything accomplished that I want to! I've been meaning to post more regularly but life keeps getting in the way. Anyways, before I forget, I wanted to let you all know about a few fun things going on right now!

-MTV has a new show called "What Were U Thinking?" where they interview celebs about why they chose to wear what they did to awards shows and events. It's really kind of cool to get inside the heads of celebs (or their stylists) to see what goes in to choosing the perfect red carpet look. The first episode features Kelly Osbourne and her ridiculously amazing Balmain jacket - I posted the video above, or you can click here to watch.

-One of my fav shopping sites, 25 Park, is hosting a contest with Polyvore where you can enter to win a $500, $250, or $100 gift card to 25 Park! All you have to do is create a Polyvore of the perfect 25 Park look, including at least 3 pieces from 25 Park. Click here for all the details!

-I was recently featured on Celebrity Looks for Less as a Reader Look for Less, you can check it out here and submit a look of your own!

-I have a really fun giveaway coming up, one that will be open to all readers - international included! I know you guys are going to love it! Keep checking back, I'll be posting it in the next week or so.

What's so controversial about these clothes?

By now you've likely all heard about the Target collaboration with Anna Sui due to hit stores and Target.com on September 13th. But have you heard the latest controversy surrounding the collab? According to Racked, head-honchos at Target are getting a little scared about the strong link between their latest Go line and the popular TV show Gossip Girl. They fear that by promoting the collection, they are promoting premarital sex, drug overdoses, and murder (à la Gossip Girl). As rumor goes, there was going to be a Gossip Girl scene filmed in Anna Sui's Soho store, filled with extras decked out in the Anna Sui/Target line, but Anna Sui backed out last minute due to pressure from Target execs. As of now, Target still plans to release the line in September, but they do not want it to be so strongly linked to the Gossip Girl show.

Hmm, I'm not sure what to think about this, but I hope the Target execs don't decide to cancel the collaboration or pull any pieces from the collection. I really like a few of the Serena-inspired looks, especially the two above. Do you think you'll be checking out the Anna Sui/Target line in September?

Pics+gossip via Racked

Christian Siriano for Payless

Christian Siriano, the winner of season 4 of Project Runway, debuted his shoe collaboration with Payless at his NY Fashion Week runway show a few days ago. The shoes are slated for release in September 2009, and will be available at approximately 10% of Payless stores and online at Payless.com with prices ranging from $25-$45. The shoes, as well as his F/W 09.10 Ready-to-Wear clothing collection, were inspired by Egyptian landscapes:

Each of the five shoe styles - with creative names like Slither, Saunter, SheDevil, Sand Strap and Strut - feature Christian's unique chunky conical heel designed to look like an inverted pyramid. Handbags - the Shanbag tote and Sassafras clutch - coordinate with the footwear silhouettes: two ankle booties and three hidden platform pumps, with accents of pyramid studs and draped chains. Rich materials such as shiny dark brown snakeskin and Egyptian hieroglyphic teal fabric also echo Christian's Egyptian inspiration. (Examiner)

Above are pics of the shoes shown at Christian's runway show, so it is expected that these are the exact shoes that will be sold at Payless in September. What do you think of them? I am glad that Christian stuck to his aesthetic and wasn't bullied by Payless to create "safer" shoes - I really love these designs, but they're pretty out-there compared to the shoes you normally find at Payless. My favorites are the brown peep-toes with the chains in the top-right and the brown pumps with the chains and pyramid studs in the bottom-middle, and the brown ankle boots are a great staple piece for any shoe collection. I can't believe they'll be just $25-$45! September is much too far away.

Pic from NY Mag

More Prices for Erin Wasson x RVCA

So here's some good news and some bad news. The good news is that Who What Wear has found out the prices of more items from the Erin Wasson x RVCA line. The bad news is that the prices are still fairly expensive, AND the release date has been pushed back again - it's now said to be around mid-February. At least that gives us all more time to save up for that $175 bustier! Click here to check out the article from Who What Wear, they interview Erin and ask her how she would style each piece - it's pretty interesting! And click here to see the prices of some other items from the collection, Erin's favorite Zeppelin shirt and a hot pair of leather shorts.

Pics from WWW

Erin Wasson x RVCA Release Delayed

From Coutorture:

The Erin Wasson for RVCA collection was slated to drop this weekend, but retailers are still waiting for their orders. In New York, the capsule collection is poised for the likes of Barneys, OAK, and Opening Ceremony - all of whom, we have learned, are so far without merchandise. La Garconne is set to be the major online supplier of the line but the front page contains not even a whisper of its arrival. Curious indeed. Hopefully the delay will be short one. We'll keep you posted!

Bummer that we can't buy Erin-designed clothes for another week (according to Fashionologie, the delay should be just one week), but patience is a sign of virtue, or something like that! I'll keep checking La Garconne and RVCA's websites and let you know as soon as the collection is posted! Until then, here are some pics of Erin wearing her designs in Fashion Magazine's February 2009 issue. Note that prices are listed for the items she is wearing: $160 for the Zeppelin shirt (above), $195 for the vest and $340 for the shorts (below).
Pics from RVCA