Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Post Party

Hey friends...good morning....
Our last morning in the city and it is sunny again!
Have a few outstanding appts to tie up, and then we'll be shopping til
we fly out this evening...thank you so much for coming on this adventure
with us...it's been great feeling like we're able to chat with you in
real time and not just in recaps.....hope you've enjoyed!!!!

Let's not forget....last night was the fabulous Martha Stewart Weddings party at Tavern on the Green....graciously hosted by the good folks at Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine, it is an annual party celebrating all things wedding....We danced and laughed and mingled and had the best time!!! A BIG thanks to our friends at MSW for the fabulous evening!!!



Thrilled to share with you this photo of Darcy Miller, Editor of MSW Magazine, with the 2 of us....just love her!!!

Have a great day! See you in Music City!!!! :)

Monday, October 20, 2008

So just leaving the martha

So just leaving the martha party @ tavern on the green..goin to Butter for dinner..we do miss the south yall.. We hope to blog in the am. nite!

Getting ready for the martha

Getting ready for the martha party...woooo!

Caving into our one splurge: Cosmetics! Getting our make-up done at Henri Bendel -- next stop: Martha Stewart Party! Pics to come!

Just an update...seeing the dresses

Just an update...seeing the dresses up close and noticing lots of beading and texture! Lots! Rich embellishment and hand appliqued pieces...

Oh oh oh wait til

Oh oh oh wait til you see the new lhuillier lace !!

Good mornin! We are leaving

Good mornin! We are leaving one appt and headed to another...today we are buying new stock pieces that will be in store in april...

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Just took our seats for

Just took our seats for Junko Yoshioka ...decadant chandeliers and handsome ushers... oh my!

Last thing for now....

A few images non-runway related.... :)

So we got some shopping done right away....


And this gentleman (more info to follow =) ) ...he crafted all the hand-rolled flowers on the Priscilla, Melissa, and Vineyard dresses & hair pieces....Love it!!




Oh oh, we mentioned it earlier, but truly....feathers are HUGE this season..[insert Sex and the City reference here].....gotta say, it is really FAB! See Lhuillier's take on the trend....oooooohhhhhhhhh..........


More later.... :) :)

Reem

Apparently Reem and her stylists had the very best time styling the runway show..... truly a very whimsical presentation.....simply stunning!!!

Lhuillier pics


Hey, so we tried to get fancy and do a little collage of the Lhuillier show for you....maybe not our best handiwork, but darn it the dresses are great and we're on a time cruch (PARIS appointment tonight, dah-lings!!!!)

Photos!

*Phew!!!* We've managed to squeeze in a quick blog break ....as promised here are some photos from the runway shows. Looks like we're circling back to fuller skirts and lots of embellishment....SO BEAUTIFUL!!!
Wish we could post EVERY photo! All 500 of them!!!! :)

A new Melissa Sweet gown and stunning veil:


From Priscilla of Boston:



A stunning Vineyard:


PS: What do you think? Are you enjoying the mobile blogging!?!?! So fun! We feel like we are texting our best friends about the great party we're at....all we can say is WISH YOU WERE HERE!

Ps: grabbing lunch (pizza perhaps???)

Ps: grabbing lunch (pizza perhaps???) and then off to amsale show! Woo!

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! U WILL DIE WHEN

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! U WILL DIE WHEN U SEE LHUILLIERS NEW PIECES...we will post pics but there is no way we can do them any justice!!

Standing outside in line waiting

Standing outside in line waiting to go into the lhuillier show! Oh my! Super excited to see! We will update you soon & hopefully post some pics!

Reem Acra::
Totally Paris In the 1920's
I do love an appropriately styled show! Down to black bobbed wigs and feathered hadpieces in jewel tones

Aak! In the elevator with Preston Bailey and Sylvia Weinstock! In the presence of greatness!

Saturday, October 18, 2008

Trend Report!!
From where we sit, here is what we are seeing::
One Shloulder
Hand Rolled Floral Detail
Fuller Skirts!
Ruffles!
Pockets Remain!

EEEKS!! Just saw the POB/MS/VC

EEEKS!! Just saw the POB/MS/VC shows and we promise they are fab! A note for your maids...hot colors for 09...mustard, pewter & teal...GORGEOUS!

We have taken our seats

We have taken our seats @ the priscilla / melissa sweet show and all signs point to AMAZING! Can not WAIT to bring photos and details! Miss yall!

Hey! Checking in from the

Hey! Checking in from the back of a cab! Truly a picture perfect day.. lots of shopping & walking under our belt...priscilla show in a few hrs!

We are here! Just arrived

We are here! Just arrived and it is a gorgeous morning in NYC! Stay tuned! :)