Breakfast at Saks: July 2009

Jul 31, 2009

Erin Kleinberg Fall 2009

I'm ok with Fall coming, as long as it looks this good! With her Fall 2009 collection, Canadian Erin Kleinberg hopes to "bridge a gap in the marketplace with a collection of semi-couture tanks, tees, cardigans, and novelty pieces". The pieces are made in eco-friendly yet luxurious fabrics, are hand sewn, and many feature vintage jewels and adornments.

Oh, and did I mention that Erin Kleinberg is only 23 years old? With a previous post at W Magazine already behind her? I feel so unaccomplished. Check out her other pieces at ErinKleinberg.com, and shop at Intermix.

ps- How hot is Theodora Richards in these pics?

Pics from ErinKleinberg.com

Date Night

Dress: BB Dakota
Shoes: Colin Stuart
Necklace: Gift from BF
Bracelets: Forever 21
Ring: mark.

First off I wanted to thank you all for the comments on the Smiling Debate post, they were incredibly insightful and I will try to take each and every one of them into account when I take my outfit pics! I want to make sure the pictures are the least painful to look at as possible :)

So today was National Cheesecake Day, did you all celebrate? Me and the BF sure did! We went to the Cheesecake Factory and split a Tuxedo Mouse cheesecake, mmmmm was it delicious! Definitely going to have to go for a long jog tomorrow though to work it off! Even though we just went to the Cheesecake Factory I felt like dressing up a bit, so this BB Dakota dress from Chickdowntown got to come out and play. I really love the color of it, but I think it’s a bit too long for me – I kind of feel like Victoria Beckham when I wear it, which I guess isn’t horrible. Check out the zipper on the back too – that’s my favorite part!

Jul 30, 2009

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.

Links à la Mode

Breakfast at Saks – Aschobi: Sierra Leone Couture
Brick My Lane – Interview with Christian Joy, the genius behind the costumes worn by Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs
by Hillary – Deciding if you really need to dry clean that dress that says “dry clean”
Culturistas – The Culturistas find a ‘Lust vs Must’ profile of the Romper Trend!
Fashion Cents – Can you wear the romper trend? Fashion Cents helps you decide if and how to romp around
Fashion Hippo – Fashion Hippo is having a fantastic giveaway: Mary Frances “Mercury Rising” wristlet bag.
Fashion in my eyes – Interview: Fashion editor at 17
HiFashion – Tips for fashionable travellers
Idiosyncratic Style – A round up of 5 cool projects that are perfect for summer vacation, because they are light on supplies and low maintenance.
Independent Fashion Bloggers – Rhythm is Gonna Getcha: Maintaining Consistency in Your Blog
iStyle – The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Looking Fab: A real-life 5 minute make-up guide with unedited photos
Mademoiselle Robot – An interview with headwear designer Jennifer Loiselle about films, motherhood and independent designers.
Only Style Remains the Same – Offer an outfit idea to win a pair of Current/Elliott jeans from only style remains the same and chickdowntown.
Our Ocean – An insanely inspiring interview with Vivienne Westwood on Jonathan Ross
Pursed Lips – Lara Stone, size 4, heralded as bringing “curvy” back. But isn’t the bigger difference her C cup bra, and not her weight?
Rags to Reverie – A look at the Stella McCartney Fall 2009 ad campaign + a couple of deals from the eponymous label
reLYME – It’s Beka’s birthday, and in the spirit of birthday giving, reLYME is giving away SIX China Glaze nail lacquers from the Kicks collection!
Retro Chick – Can I wear it? Yes, I can! Retro Chick gives Harem Pants a try with surprising results.
Style Amor – Check out why I have given up buying a wedding gown from a traditional bridal boutique.
Sweet Fuzz – Score one of a kind fashion treasures at your local thrift store and check out the insanely cheap items I snapped up at mine.
The Coveted – Amsterdam Fashion Week bridges the gap between fashion students and industry at Lichting 2009
Unfunded – Unfunded collaborates with J. Money from Budgets are Sexy to learn what guys really think of the things we wear.

Jul 27, 2009

The smiling debate

Hat+Blouse: Urban Outfitters
Jeans: YMI
Sandals: Nine West
Necklace: Eryn Brinie
Ring: mark.

I took a hint from some comments from the last what-i-was-wearing post and smiled in this picture, it really is nicer to look at pictures of smiling people! I don't know what it is about fashion blogging but it just seems like the standard is to not smile in your pictures. Well, I say we start a movement - the smiling fashion bloggers movement! Smiley people unite!

But seriously, this whole smiling thing is very interesting to me. So what do you guys think? Do you prefer smiley pictures? Do you prefer the somber, typical fashion blogger pictures? Do you not care at all what expression someones face is in, and just look at the outfit? Let me know!

Jul 25, 2009

Aschobi: Sierra Leone Couture

Aschobi is a Sierra Leone-based luxury woman's clothing line designed by Adama Kai. Raised in Sierra Leone, Adama moved to the US when she was 12 and later attended the famed Parsons fashion school. After further study in Europe and NYC, Adama moved back to Sierra Leone to found her first clothing line, Aschobi.

Aschobi designs are defined by their bright colors, intricate embroidery, and bold materials. Adama says that "Aschobi exists in the space where luxury meets classic feminine elegance together with an African aesthetic that enhances the natural curves of a modern woman. The Aschobi woman is a true global citizen – intelligent, well travelled, socially conscious, and fun."

Adama chose to launch Aschobi in war torn Sierra Leone because of her unshakeable conviction in the rebirth and redevelopment of the country. She explains that "maybe I have more opportunities as a designer over there [in the US], but I'm making a bigger statement over here. In the same way that Ralph Lauren stands for America, Chanel for France, and Versace for Italy, I want Aschobi to stand for African fashion"

To learn more about Aschobi and Adama, visit Aschobi.com or the Aschobi Facebook page.

Pics from the Aschobi Facebook page

Currently Craving: Shades of Grey

Nine West Iunia Over-the-Knee Boots
Urban Outfitters Spike Drop Earrings
Torn Heidi All Over Long Fringe Leather Vest
Dolce & Gabbana Suede Platform Wedge Booties
Urban Outfitters Angular Ring
Norwegian Wood Feather Fringe Necklace
Erika Hendrix Reversible Coat
Topshop Scattered Stud Shorts

I'd like to blame the nonstop dreary weather and rain for all of the blacks and greys I'm craving this week, but honestly I just think I'm stuck in a bit of a color rut. Going through my clothes, shoes, and jewelry, just about everything is black, grey, and silver. I've always got a justification when it comes to buying more pieces in those colors though - 'Fall is coming soon' or 'It'll match with everything'. Someone help me break the cycle! I need a color intervention!

Jul 23, 2009

Sebastian Errazuriz

Genius. This dress from Chilean artist Sebastian Errazuriz features 120 zippers that you can zip and unzip as you please, creating an infinite number of ways to wear the dress. The pictures speak for themselves. Sebastian has also designed a dress made of gloves and a jacket of teddy bears, as well as accessories, furniture, lamps, and a ton more. Check it all out at his website.

Lily Love

Lily Allen in i-D, August 2009

Pics from i-D via TFS

Jul 18, 2009

Saturday Evening

Tee: Hellz Bellz
Skirt: Forever 21
Tights: Drugstore
Boots: Colin Stuart
Leather Jacket: Vintage

I wanted to post a quick outfit pic before I go out tonight. It has been gloomy all day with rain on and off, but I hope it stays clear for the next few hours! I'm wearing my new Hellz Bellz "A Royal Salute" tee, which I am completely obsessed with - I think I've worn it 3 days in a row, it probably deserves a wash by now. The leather jacket I just won off of ebay, my first ever ebay purchase! I'll try to get up pictures that showcase the jacket a little better soon, I really love it, but it's definitely very 80s. I gotta run, I hope you're all having a great weekend!

Wildfox Couture Giveaway- Winner Announced!

Officially marking the end of my first blog contest, I am announcing the winner of the Wildfox Couture Giveaway, courtesy of Chick Downtown! I used the Random Number Generator from Random.org to pick a winner, so without further ado...

Congratulations to entry #6, Ann of Howeverrr. Here's what Ann said:

Oh, my god... I would looove to win this. I never win any of these contest things, but I'll still give it a shot; that's how bad I want it, hahaha. I'd pair with the "Black Mirror Recessive Cigarette" jeans, mostly because I'm a sucker for dark denim jeans & the fact that I think they look more sophisticated with that shirt rather than blue jeans or shorts. All in all, that shirt & those jeans would look very classy yet laidback together :)

Congrats again Ann! See, even if you "never" win contests, they're worth entering - you never know when your luck will change! I am looking in to contests that my international readers can enter too, so keep an eye out for those in the future. Hope you're all having a great weekend!

Jul 15, 2009

Start Me Up

Kate Moss: UK Vogue, May 2003

Pics from TFS, scanned by MissMagAddict

Jul 13, 2009

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

Jul 10, 2009

Currently Craving: Everything!

1. House of Harlow Rings
2. Free People Corset Heels
3. Deux Lux Transformer Knapsack
4. Siwy Hannah Slim Crop in Blackstorm
5. Current/Elliott Studded Snap Vest
6. Free People Convertible Over the Knee Boot

Not sure if I could fit much more in this collage of things I'm craving! But since I've been trying to cut back on my spending, it seems as though I have been finding more and more things that I want to buy. Isn't that how it always is?

Free People is killing it with their shoes lately - not only do they have near-perfect Ann Demeulemeester knockoffs, they also have over-the-knee, slim-fitting flat boots, which I have been searching for forever! House of Harlow has hit it out of the ballpark again with a bunch of fun oversized rings, any of which I would love to add to my jewelry collection. And that studded denim vest from Current/Elliott? Yes please! I hope I find a job soon... I really could use a paycheck about now!

Jul 6, 2009

Rain, rain, go away

Umbrella: H&M
Dress: Forever 21
Sandals: Nine West

The thunderstorms just keep rolling in, I took advantage of a short break in the rain to take these pictures. Even though it was stormy, chilly, and dark out, it felt like a bright sundress kind of day. Maybe because it was so dreary I felt the need to wear a swirly dress in lime green. Ah well, it brightened my mood even though it didn't bring the sunshine out. Hope you all are having better weather where you live! And don't forget to enter the Wildfox Couture giveaway!

Jul 4, 2009

Happy 4th of July!

Tank: F21
Flannel: Urban Outfitters
Shirt-as-skirt: Gap

Happy Independence Day to all of my American readers!! What are you all up to today? I'll be barbecuing with the BF, drinking too much, and watching the big fireworks show downtown. And hopefully taking a ton of pictures. Enjoy yourself!

Jul 3, 2009

Wildfox Couture Giveaway!

Happy 4th of July weekend to all my American friends! In celebration of the holidays, Breakfast at Saks and Chick Downtown have teamed up to give one of you fabulous readers a Wildfox Couture Love Potion #9 tee! Retailing for $64, this tee features "ultra-smooth jersey cut into an easy-to-wear silhouette and garment washed for softness and a lightly distressed, vintage appeal."

I'm a huge fan of Wildfox Couture tees, as are Alessandra Ambrosio, Ashley Tisdale, and all of The Hills girls. Want to know how to get your hands on one? Just visit Chick Downtown's website and tell me which pair of Genetic Denim jeans you would pair with this tee and why? This contest will run for 2 weeks, so it will end July 17th and I'll announce the winner that following weekend!

One more thing, this giveaway is only good for those living in the US - I promise to have contests for my international readers soon!

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