farpitzs.
fyi: farpitzs means "all dressed up" in yiddish.
last week, i attended the skinnygirl innovation launch to celebrate the release of four new products in the brand’s low cal line-up: mojito, moscato, sweet ‘n’ tart grapefruit, and white cherry vodka. admittedly, skinnygirl has come a long way since its first launch of a rather “meh” margerita mix, but i happily tried all four at the event and can say that they were quite tasty. and since sister zucker and i can’t resist a photobooth, we reveled in our corniness with some springtime-inspired paper props.
stephen burrows became a fashion force to be reckoned with when he entered the scene in the late 1960s. accompanying the recent release of a book of his work spanning 1968 to 1983, stephen burrows: when fashion danced, the museum of the city of new york has opened an exhibition celebrating burrows’ talent.
this thursday, the designer will be signing the aforementioned book. phyllis magidson, the museum’s curator of costumes and textiles (and, fittingly, the curator for this exhibition) also plans to toast him that evening as the gallery will remain open after-hours for a viewing and light cocktail reception. though it is free of charge, reservations are required for entry. to register, call (917) 492-3395 or click here for tickets.
i haven’t covered ugg australia in a while, but i do love to prove you all wrong in assuming that the brand exclusively churns out slipper-like footwear. because it doesn’t! it also makes heels and wedges, as you can clearly see! the styles shown are part of the upcoming spring 2013 collection, which should start appearing in stores now.
it is interesting to note that this season’s line was inspired by the exotic wonders of marrakesh. this is hinted at in the rich neutrals, woven details, and bead accents.
oo, coach, you be lookin’ good, girl. this was the first preview i’ve attended for the brand and i was pretty excited to get up close and personal with some of the styles that you can expect to see arriving in stores for fall 2013. basically, the brand is continuing to try new things with cleaner lines and styles that have just a hint of a retro vibe.
if you must know, i fell in love with more than one structured, ladylike bag.
the latest installment in the ebay and cfda “you can’t fake fashion” campaign has been released thanks to partnerships with such esteemed designers as peter som, diane von furstenberg, billy reid, carmen marc valvo, and rebecca taylor — 90 in all. the goal of this initiative is and has been to educate consumers on the dangers of buying counterfeit items in an effort to “protect original design and the integrity of the fashion industry,” according to steven kolb, ceo of the cfda.
bid now on your favorite one-of-a-kind design or revamp your own bag.
according to this photo from last night’s parker event (i was alicia’s date), i was channeling ashlee simpson on snl. also, the brand just launched a website. welcome to 2013, parker! your clothes are adorable — what in the world were you waiting for?
last night, i attended a preview of the upcoming launch of kate spade saturday and (in true kate spade fashion) it was all sorts of cute. to get real real, some pieces wouldn’t have looked out of place in target, but i’m sure that if i’d gotten the opportunity to have gotten up close and personal with them, the quality is there — i hadn’t, so i’ll just have to do the research-y duty-ish thing and order a piece of the collection once it launches in march to find out. blogging is hard work but someone’s gotta do it!
note: yes, you can indeed color in the blouse seen above — it comes with a pack of markers! the grid-like pattern is also found on pieces including a bag and skirt.
ah, being a single girl on valentine’s day — i imagine it’s how a zebra would feel at a racetrack. nevertheless, i attended a celebratory brunch at bobo yesterday morning. i had heard amazing things about host brand eberjey, so when i received the invitation to check out its wares at said brunch, i jumped at the opportunity. they are a bit pricey, but the pieces on display (eberjey designs robes, sleepwear, and underwear) were softer than a baby’s tush, so i implore you to keep them in mind when shopping for nightear; basically, i plan to sleep in eberjey for the rest of my life. now you know.
disclosure: in exchange for attending, i received a lovely personalized gift
for most seasons, fashion week is never just a week — in fact, for those people as deeply imbedded in the industry as one can be (not me, thank god), it lasts more than a month. mine started yesterday with the reveal of bryanboy’s collaboration for adrienne landau. admittedly, i avoid “blogger partnerships” because i’ve found many to be poorly designed, but i wholeheartedly support the fur-laden line of accessories you see above. it was quirky without being tacky, wearable, and — the best part — affordable. and how could i resist this quote from bryanboy, “i use fur as a personal punctuation mark.” bro knows how to deliver a sound bite, am i right?
the pieces will be available at retailers worldwide and on the participants respective websites (adriennelandau.com and bryanboy.com) this upcoming fall.
i attended the launch party for l’amour nanette lepore for jcpenney. let me preface this post by saying that i have never bought anything from the retailer nor am i within the targeted demographic for this collection. that being said, these clothes were pretty cute. if i owned anything other than black and grey, i would totally wear some of them. inspired by her daughter violet, nanette designed a diffusion line where nothing is priced above $50 — settling perfectly within the budget of any middle/high school student.
if you like what you see (at any age!), everything is now available for purchase.
