girls night out

The high waisted pants, the off-shoulder shirt, the shorter hair...it's all feeling a bit 80s -kind of the new wave variety...not sure how to categorize...what do you think?

Darling Niko

My dear friend Niko belies the ennui of all black with a rakish glint in his eye. Note to Niko: A tete-a-tete at the Rose Bar is on order for next week, don't you think?

shiny happy people

I love people who actually look like they're having fun instead of just standing about posing. These two are effortlessly chic and in full on holiday mode.

Dramarama

Michelle Harper is known for her edgy style in NYC and this night is no exception. Crazy sculptural thing happening on her right arm which I love...it all looks a bit post-apocalyptic Blade Runner. And for the record I did not photoshop the definition in her arms...it's merely emphasized by the lighting.

Best Dress

I've seen aligator purses but never a dress. I love the textured nature of this dress and her chunky gold necklace.

Secrets of a Stylist

Ever wonder how new talent gets discovered? How that amazing jacket in the magazine by the designer you never heard of (until now) found its' way into the photo? Well Ms. Beagy Zielinski might have had something to do with it. A well known stylist for major fashion publications, Beagy started a unique atelier that discovers new haute couture designers and rents their collections out to stylists. I was lucky enough to get a peek into her studio, which is appropriately named L'Armoire du Styliste. And you can read about it in Musings.

Seen at Kinokuniya Bookstore

If you love manga, anime, fashion or photography -or happen to be fluent in Japanese- then Kinokuniya Bookstore across from Bryant Park is a must. It has been a favorite place for me to go between shows during fashion week in the past but now that FW is moving to Lincoln Center I need to find other times to go there. I was there yesterday and saw this boy. I love how the bottom of his pants remind me of long underwear and his topknot. A look to steal.