Shine On…

Naomi Campbell at San Lorenzo for the Pinko party hosted by Vogue Italia.

Left to right: Keeya Slashed Metallic Leather Bag, $750, www.jimmychoo.com; Empire Line Metallic Woven Jacket, $140, www.warehouse.co.uk; Lucia Metallic Python, $518, www.lorelei.com; Ivar, $99, www.guess.com

Left to right: Linen Short, $22.50, www.wetseal.com; Chloe Clutch, $228, www.lorelei.com; Pola, $18.99, www.gojane.com; Metallic Hobo Bag, $78, www.victoriassecret.com

I may be throwing a cell phone of my own in order to obtain that coat from off of Naomi’s back. What goes around comes around! In the meantime I’ll be satisfying my craving for all things shiny with one or two items above. I love the idea of breathing life into a pair of ordinary linen shorts with a silver sash. Wear with metallic flats like the pair from Guess.com and you’re ready for Spring.

Catwalk Copy…

Brights are one of the many trends for Spring (along with metallics and sportswear). Whether it’s a loud orange coat or fluorescent pink heels, you’ve got to invest in a ‘shout-out’ staple for your wardrobe next season. I’m opting for a cute cropped, yellow jacket that I can wear with blue jeans or neutrals as seen at Chloe’s Spring 2007 ready-to-wear collection (see pic on the left). If you really want to spice things up pair yellow with shiny gold shorts and heels for a night on the town… You’ll take the term ‘bright young thing’ to a new level! See below for cheaper alternatives...





Left to right: Yoke Detail Jacket, $60, www.riverisland.co.uk; Linen Crop Jacket by Rebecca Taylor, $284, www.pinkmascara.com; Yellow Textured Swing Jacket, $90, www.principles.co.uk

Note: See the last ‘Catwalk Copy’s’ here and here and also check out who else is wearing yellow.

Join the Mod Squad

Diana Ross on the set of a Doris Day movie in the sixties

Left to right: Deco Dress, $22.50, www.forever21.com; Mod 3 Color Dress, $22.50, www.wetseal.com; Story Of A Girl Dress from a collection by Sass and Bide; Zig Zag Top, $19.20, www.forever21.com

Left to right: Cadee, $377.50, www.georginagoodman.com; Sing Sing Striped Wedges by Christian Louboutin, $695, www.net-a-porter.com; Mimpette, $170, www.dune.co.uk; Zelima, $49.99, www.aldoshoes.com

Left to right: Printed Scarf, $22, www.amiciaccessories.com; Metal Donut Earrings, $5, www.wetseal.com; Lemon Drop Purse, $29.50, www.alloy.com; Polka Dots, $70, www.guess.com

It's official. I’m channeling the sixties this summer. It’s a look I’ve always wanted to try but felt too self-conscious to pull off. Above are some mod-inspired looks for mid-summer night get-togethers or spring cocktails. If you worried about looking like an extra from “Factory Girl,” ease into the look by wearing just the dress without the accessories or vice versa. Also think about pairing a dress with jeans to bring the look up-to-date.

Note: Match the dresses with the shoes and accessories directly underneath ;)

Cash, Check or Charge?

Cash: Satin Heel, $19.99, www.gojane.com

Check: Pelle Moda Nemo, $99.95, www.zappos.com

Charge: Black Silk Satin 'Fresco' Sandals by Jimmy Choo, $716, www.bluefly.com

Hands up all those who thought Jimmy Choo was founded and owned by a trendy, Chinese designer?! Any takers? I know I’m not the only one! Well, suffice to say I was wrong…BIG TIME. London born Tamara Mellon is the genius behind the luxury shoe line. You can read her brief bio here. Several celebs adore her shoes and the line has had so much success that they recently launched their online boutique. Those of us who can’t quite afford a pair of Jimmy Choo’s can be equally, well almost equally, satisfied with the above alternatives to their “Fresco” pump.

Note: If you want a black ‘cash’ version, see these shoes by WindsorStore.com.

Jada Pinkett on the cover of Tango…

Check out the gorgeous Jada Pinkett Smith on the cover of Tango magazine (?). She looks sensational – love the hair! Look out for Ms. Pinkett in the upcoming movie “Reign Over Me” which she co-stars in with Don Cheadle, Adam Sandler and Liv Tyler.

Credit: Crunk ‘n’ Disorderly for the pics.

Anything N.Y. Can Do D.C. Can Do Better!

I guess it was meant to be. I always knew fashionistas existed in the nation’s capitol and the success of the first ever District Sample Sale brought them out 'en masse'. No less than 400 of D.C.’s trendy young things lined up in Georgetown to get their hands on the last few tickets of this Soho/Tribeca inspired sale. The question is are we Washingtonians ready for round two? I say ‘hell yes!’ I attended the first sample sale and it didn’t disappoint. I really recommend going if you want extraordinary discounts. The last event had designer pumps knocked down by 80%! Get your game face on though, sistas were not playing. If you can, buy tickets in advance ($35). They will have limited tickets at the door but the line will form as early as 3:00pm!

When: Wednesday, Feb 28th
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Where:
Disrict Sample Sale
3307 M Street, N.W.
Georgetown, D.C.

Tickets available at www.districtsamplesale.com and also view photos from their last event.

Booty-licious

Kelly Rowland candid taken in 2005.

Ashlee and Jessica Simpson leaving their hotel last Summer.

Zoe Saldana at the New Era Fits Booth at the VMA Style Villa at the Bryant Park Hotel last August in New York City.

Kate Moss candid in Notting Hill before meeting an unidentified friend for lunch at Zucca in 2004, London.

Ugh, I’m mad at how cold it is. Today walking around in D.C. was treacherous. Every step a negotiation. I know other states have it much worse but the slushy snow put me in a bad mood. To make matters worse I was so unprepared. I have boots, but they aren’t completely flat and the sole’s grip is worn down. I’m currently on a quest to find some cute, flat and functional knee-high boots that’ll see me through the rest of winter but take me effortlessly into the next season. Think suede boots and denim skirts in spring.