Girls will be Girls...

Girls will be Girls... by divadebbi 

I'm mad for this Chloe embroidered lace coat...this is the type of piece I think is worth investing in.  Why wouldn't you have it for the rest of your natural life???

I also love this silk, sleeveless Moschino top with a charming "makeup" print.  It reminds me of the pleated "lipstick" skirt Miuccia Prada designed in 1996.  I sold it to one of my favorite clients and she wore it to shreds.

'Charlotte' wore it in an episode of Sex in the City.  I was delighted to see it again this summer at the Met's Costume Institute's Schiaparelli/Prada Impossible Conversations exhibit.

Naturally, I regretted not purchasing it.  I don't think I will make the same mistake twice...

xox,
DD

Updating your L.B.D. This Season

 The powers that be at the website Womens Voices for Change, Dr. Patricia Allen and Style Editor Stacey Bewkes have been enjoying my Polyvore creations.  As such, they nicely asked me to create some vignettes for their Fashion Friday's column.  Here is a reprint:

About a month ago, we discovered that Fashion Friday friend Debbi O’Shea had started creating fabulous fashion vignettes on her site DivaDebbi. We thought it would be fun to invite her to create some for us, showing us ways to update for this spring season the little black dress we all have hanging in our closets. We will let Debbi explain her discovery. —Ed.

I recently stumbled upon Polyvore, a website that allows users to create and share their fashion whims with like-minded fashionistas. Not surprisingly, I’m addicted to creating outfits; it reminds me of my favorite pastime Colorforms from years past.

For the three occasions outlined, below, I chose a classic Moschino Cheap & Chic cotton crepe “Pencil” dress ($495 at Stylebop.com). This dress’s elegant style, weight, and price point was a perfect foil for different style options

Black-Tie Wedding: Unless the bride specifically requests a certain style, I would be much happier adding this spectacular lace Valentino coat to my wardrobe than another gown to hang idly in my closet. I loved the jolt the ruby satin shoes add. Makeup, too, should be thought of as an accessory. A red lip would be a must, “paired” with the earrings.