Zac Posen for Target

On April 25th, Target's Go International will start selling it's latest one-of-a-kind offerings from acclaimed young designer Zac Posen. If you recognise the model in the above pictures it's Ms. Golden Globe '10 herself, Mavis Spencer (Alfre Woodard's daughter). It's being reported that she's Zac Posen's latest muse and I can see why judging from these gorgeous floral prints that look like they were made just for her. To view a sneak peak of his upcoming collection, click here.

Rielle Hunter Speaks (Even Though She Should Have Kept Her Mouth Shut)

Rielle Hunter has given a tell-all interview to GQ Magazine. She was able to go to GQ instead of a grocery checkout tabloid because she was smart enough to have sex with a presidental contender instead of some d-lister. And she is guilty of giving too much information. Someone should tell this woman that no matter what she thinks she is a marriage wrecking tramp. She would be nothing but a notch in John Edwards' belt if she hadn't gotten pregnant.

She gives all the details of her affair with John Edwards, and even goes so far as to pretend that she didn't know who he was. No excuse! Once he told her his name, she knew he was married.

I think Rielle still thinks she is going to end up with John in the end. But John Edwards isn't stupid, he knows that if he wants any type of political or legal career that he needs to find someone else.  Because she has made him a joke. 

And if the two aren't together by the end of the year, I fully expect her to write her own tell-all book. Here is the link to GQ's whole sorrid interview. (And just don't you just love how she tries to be sexy yet classy in her white shirt and pearls.)

Felt Easter Basket

I found the most adorable felt Easter baskets at Target. I love the simple graphic faces. I have no idea what I am going to do with them, but I just had to have them. There were a ton of other designs available, and they were just $1.99 each.

Grilled and Fried

I love this picture of my chickens Grilled and Fried. Yes, I really named my chickens Baked, Fried and Grilled.

How to Mix Prints

I'm "out of pocket" this week, but I've been meaning to show you this refreshing mixed print ensemble from Hello-Lucky for a while now. I'm often asked by clients for advice on how to put together "mismatched" prints, and the above is a stellar example. Many of us were taught growing up that you never mix patterns within the same outfit. It's time to totally toss that rule in the trash with pantyhose and girdles! Still stumped? Here are some of my favorite tips:

1. Stay within a coordinating color palate. Figure out which colors are dominate in each pattern. Imagine if they were solids, could you wear them together? Stick with the same color scheme, and you will be golden.

2. Match conservative traditional designs (stripes, plaids,etc.) with a slightly wilder graphic, leopard, or crafted style. I love how the graphic print above just peeks out slightly to accent the traditional plaid.

3. Choose 1 bold piece, and 1 very subdued piece that will balance the outfit.

4. Still print shy? Try adding them in gradually with accessories. Carry a floral bag while wearing a floral dress (in a different pattern of course). Pair some leopard pumps with a striped top and solid skirt. Play in your closet and have a ball!

J.Crew Maternity March 2010

Since J.Crew featured a pregnant model on the cover of their catalog everyone has been checking out something I wrote earlier about pieces that can be used for maternity. So I thought I would update it with new pieces that can work for moms to be.


First, I will start with the dress featured in the J.Crew catalog, the Double-V Dress, $78.

Isle Knit Dress, on sale for $39.99.

Silk Bonfire Dress, on sale for $69.99.

New Merchandise at Seed People's Market

Yesterday I delivered all new Spring merchandise to Seed People's Market in Costa Mesa, CA. I also brought in a new (well actually it's vintage...surprise, surprise) garment rack, thanks to my good friends Adam and Amanda who have a truck and are very generous with their time. I had been looking everywhere for the perfect salvaged rack and they are really hard to come by. I was about to have one custom made when I found this pretty thing at a local boutique that was closing it's doors. I bargained with the owner and after calling in a few favors, it's stocked with fresh Spring dresses, tops and skirt. I'm hoping to bring in new jewelry next week, but I can't be sure of anything with the little one these days. :)