Fashion Matchmaker

Fashion Review: Met Gala 2012

noreply@blogger.com (FashionMatchmaker) — Wed, 09 May 2012 04:34:00 +0000

The Met Gala is beyond a doubt my favorite event of the year. Bold, daring fashions in a spectacular setting!

Best Dressed

Beyonce, in Givenchy, rocked the lace + see-through trend and looked amazing doing it. This is exactly why I look forward to the Met Gala each year.

Lilly Collins looks sweet and innocent in Valentino, much like her
Snow White character. I adore this look!

Runner's Up

Jessica Alba is picture perfect in Michael Kors. A little safe but very pretty.

Camilla Belle is stunning in Ralph Lauren.
The lip is a little much, but the dress fits amazing.

It is hard to create a dress that is simple yet dramatic, but this is exactly what this Prada dress accomplishes. Love Diane Kruger for taking a risk.

Nina Dobrev looked statuesque in a Donna Karan gown with a terrain for days.

Worst Dressed

Jessica Biel is beautiful which is why it's such a shame she chose this Prada dress. The color washes her out, the length is not flattering and the hemline looks odd.

Cameron Diaz looks like an Oscar statuette in Stella McCartney,
and this is not a compliment.

Kirsten Dunst is trying too hard to be different in this Rodarte creation. Normally I'm a big fan of Rodarte, but this isn't their usual fashion forward fare.

image source: justjared.com

Fashion Review: Oscar's 2012

noreply@blogger.com (FashionMatchmaker) — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 04:46:00 +0000

Who watched the Oscar's yesterday night? I must say it warmed my heart to see Billy Crystal on stage. My favorite moment however was seeing The Artist's doggy Uggie, in his bow-tie, enjoying the big win for Best Picture! When it comes to fashion, it was a safe night overall. Let's take a look!

Best Dressed

Emma Stone was lovely in a Giambattista Valli gown.

The bow added some drama to an otherwise simple, flowing dress.

Gwyneth Paltrow arrived in a Tom Ford dress and cape. Now this "best dressed" nomination

is for the dress sans cape. The cape makes her look like she's trying out to be a superhero.

Caught in the Middle

Cameron Diaz looked great in a very flattering Gucci

Angelina Jolie worked her Versace gown. My one complaint, if you're showing that much leg,

put on a great shoe, and not a plain pair of black peep toe's.

Natalie Portman took a small risk with a polka dot Dior.

I'm not a fan of the fabric but loved the shape.

Jennifer Lopez wore a Zuhair Murad with a plunging neckline that looked

like a wardrobe malfunction ready to happen. Ah, it's great to have J.Lo back!

I love the contrast of Rooney Mara's dark hair, porcelain skin and stark white dress.

The Givenchy gown may have had too much going on, but somehow it worked on Rooney.

Michelle Williams looked more like demure Audrey Hepburn than

Marilyn Monroe last night. Love the color on her, but not the bodice of this gown.

Worst Dressed

Stacy Keibler is stunning, which is why I'm so upset she chose this over the

top gown with a rosette to boot! You can do better Stacy!

Sandra Bullock's Marchesa dress must have looked beautiful on the hanger,

but it made Sandra look thick in the waist and there's nothing worse than that for an actress.

Penelope Cruz was a bit too matronly in Giorgio Armani

image source: justjared.com

Fashion Review: Screen Actors Guild 2012

noreply@blogger.com (FashionMatchmaker) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:36:00 +0000

Screen Actors Guild Awards were on yesterday night and it was an interesting night. No, I'm not talking about the winners, but the fashion choices of some of the ladies. Some of the risks did not pay off - I'm talking to you Em, but without risk there is no reward! So let's start...

Best Dressed

Amber Heard is stunning in Roland Mouret. It's a sleek look that's on trend, LOVE IT!

Dianna Agron is on the opposite end of the spectrum in a very

feminine Carolina Herrera. The hair and make up are impeccable too!

In The Middle

Natalie Portman is elegant in Giambattista Valli, but wish it was a different color.

Emily Blunt pops in Oscar de la Renta.

Angelina Jolie is sexy in Jenny Packham.

Lea Michelle is pulling out all the stops in Versace, a few too many

if you ask me with this slit. Would have liked a different shoe as well.

Worst Dressed

Zoe Saldana has too much going on in this unconventional Givenchy.

Emma Stone is trying something different in Alexander McQueen. I'm not crazy

about this particular look, grecian gowns suit you much better Emma!

The Glee girls Amber Riley (Badgley Mischka) and Heather Morris (Masai Payan) took risks.

Unfortunately, both dresses are not flattering. I mean seriously, what's up with the giant bow?

Rose Byrne took the biggest risk in an Elie Saab jumpsuit. There's an amazing amount of

workmanship but it looks more like an Elvis Presley costume. Maybe a different color?

image source: JustJared.com

Fashion Review: Golden Globes 2012

noreply@blogger.com (FashionMatchmaker) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:09:00 +0000

It's awards season again and that means it's time for the stars to shine in beautiful couture gowns. We had some risk takers - Charlize Theron, Lea Michelle - but overall it was a pretty sedate night. I hope everyone picks up the ante for Oscar time. Here's who was best, worst, and who fell in the middle.

Best Dressed

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that Dianna Agron in Giles was one of the best

dressed of the night. I'm not crazy about the tiered bottom but the bodice is stunning!

I'm crushing on Emma Stone in Lanvin. Her earlier turn in a mossy green made a

greater impact but this is still one of the more interesting looks of the night.

Amber Riley is the best she's ever looked in Badgley Mischka.

Charlize Theron brings drama to the Golden Globes.

This Dior gown is exactly what the awards season is missing.

Middle of the pack

Jessica Alba is beautiful in Gucci, styled by Brad Goreski,

you think Rachel Zoe would have done a better job?

Kate Beckinsale is simply beautiful in this simple for Roberto Cavalli dress

Paula Patton in Monique Lhuillier definitely stood out color wise

Reese Witherspoon is lovely in a red Zac Posen gown

Mila Kunis in Dior is graceful and elegant

Natalie Portman channels the 1950's in this pink dress

I love not seeing Angelina Jolie in yet another caftan, and the fit of this Versace gown

is great but the color combo isn't working on Angie, I prefer her in brighter hues.

Worst Dressed

I love Kristen Wiig, I just wish she'd start making better fashion choices than

this Bill Blass gown that washes her out. She's gotta go for it like a true leading lady!

Heidi Klum in an unflattering Calvin Klein dress

I hate to do this because she took a risk, but Lea Michelle in Marchesa

makes my worst dressed list. There was way too much going on

between the sheer elements, the embroidery and the shimmering fabric.

Kate Winslet in Jenny Packham looks frumpy, which is disappointing after

how amazing she's looked recently in the Stella McCartney gowns

Image source: justjared.com

Fashion Review: Oscar's 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Matchmaker) — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 04:39:00 +0000

The Academy Awards have come and gone and now we can pore over the fashion! The Oscar's brought the usual mix of reds, whites/nudes and dark hues. I wish there was more risk taking but I'll take what I can get, so here we go...

Best Dressed

I am loving the shape, "boob" details (as Kelly Osbourne put it) and color of this Elie Saab dress on Mila Kunis - stunning!!!

Reese Witherspoon is channeling the mod look in Giorgio Armani Prive

Only Cate Blanchett could pull off this Givenchy work of art!

Camila Alves is wearing a modern Kaufman Franco ball gown

Hailee Steinfeld is wearing a Marchesa she helped design!

Honorable Mention

Jennifer Lawrence would be on my best dressed if this Calvin Klein dress didn't look incredibly similar to a Valentino Scarlett Johansson wore a few years ago (the Isaac Mizrahi fiasco)

Sandra Bullock looks great in Vera Wang though the lip color is a bit harsh

Gwenyth Paltrow in a liquid gold Calvin Klein

This is not a typical Rodarte on Natalie Portman, it's very demure which is perfect for this moment

Worst Dressed

A bad dress and worse hair on Melissa Leo wearing Marc Bauwer

Halle Berry a wearing a pretty shade of nude in Marchesa but the bottom looks too much like cotton candy

Nicole Kidman is very severe in Dior

Deborra Lee-Furness in what looks like a bird costume

image source: justjared.com

Cherry Fever!

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Matchmaker) — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 22:58:00 +0000

I have a well known obsession with cherries. The good news for me - it looks like the rest of the fashion world is catching up. Here are just a few adorable choices no matter what level of cherries you want in your life...

Sonia by Sonia Rykiel cherie T-shirt $130

Urban Outfitters puff sleeve sweater $49

D&G cherry print sheath dress $625

There's even an apron!!!

Cherries Hostess Apron by Jessie Steele $24.99

image sources: net-a-porter.com, neimanmarcus.com, urbanoutfitters.com, bedbathandbeyond.com

Fashion Review: Grammy's 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Matchmaker) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 03:39:00 +0000

The Grammy's were a fantastic showcase of wacky fashion. In honor of the Grammy's I've got a new set of designations, instead of best/worst dressed we got the Outrageous and Best Sparkle!

The Outrageous

Katy Perry is an angel impersonator in Giorgio Armani

Rihanna leaves little to the imagination in Jean Paul Gaultier

Lady Gaga pushed the boundaries once again emerging from her cocoon in a nude rubbery concoction with exaggerated shoulders. She changed into a black outfit with what looked like butt implants to receive her awards.

Nicki Minaj has a leopard explosion in Givenchy

Best Sparkle

Kim Kardashian in Kaufman Franco

Jennifer Lopez in Emilio Pucci

Heidi Klum in Julien MacDonald

image source: justjared.com

Fashion Review: SAG Awards

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Matchmaker) — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 03:18:00 +0000

Awards season is in full swing and today it was the SAG Awards time to shine. Similar to the Golden Globes in style minus some of the star power, it was a great opportunity for some to make up for their Golden Globes mistakes...I'm talking to you Lea Michelle. Here's a rundown of the good, the blah and the ugly.

Best Dressed

Natalie Portman is showing off her baby bump in Azzaro.

Mila Kunis looks like perfection in her Alexander McQueen, particularly the hair and makeup.

Eva Longoria went from structured black to flowy white at the SAG Awards. This Georges Hobeika is stunning, though may work better on someone taller.

Less Best Dressed

What an improvement for Lea Michelle. This is still an Oscar de la Renta but this time she's not swallowed up by fabric.

I adore this J. Mendel gown on Rosario Dawson. I just wish she paired it with a different shoe.

Worst Dressed

Bad hair and poor accessories make this overworked Alberta Ferretti dress that much worse. Which is a shame because Winona Ryder is such a beautiful actress.

I know E! has trained us to love Kim Kardashian in all her incarnations but this beaded Marchesa gown has accents in all the wrong places.

Can the Mad Men wardrobe department help Christina Hendricks? L'Wren Scott has great sheaths but this is not a favorite of mine.

Dianna Agron usually tries to be such an angel so it is nice to see her trying something new and vintage Chanel is always tempting but this simply doesn't work. The top doesn't fit and the length is not flattering.

image sources: justjared.com, fabsugar.com

Fashion Review: Golden Globes 2011

noreply@blogger.com (FashionMatchmaker) — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 21:21:00 +0000

It was an interesting evening at the Golden Globes. Ricky Gervais certainly made sure of it. Fashion wise it was not so exciting I'm sad to say. Certain colors proved more popular - emerald green, ruby red, various shades of nude and everyone's fave black. There were a few standouts, so without further ado, here's the best, the worst, and the in between.

Best Dressed

The girl of the moment Natalie Portman in Viktor & Rolf. It's hard to find a great dress when you are pregnant but this color compliments Natalie's skin tone and has an interesting element in the flower.

January Jones in continues to wow in Versace, you can always count on her to be different

Gorgeous Olivia Wilde in a sparkly Marchesa gown. I just wish her hair didn't hide her face so much. Must be the bangs.

Eva Longoria in Zac Posen shows off her curves

Somewhere in the middle

Ryan Renold's girls Scarlett Johansson (in Elie Saab) and Sandra Bullock (in Jenny Packham) are pretty in pale peach numbers, was this planned?

Claire Danes in Calvin Klein - love the color!

Angelina Jolie in a brilliant green but awfully conservative Versace

Megan Fox is pretty in Armani but still a yawn

Mila Kunis in Vera Wang. The color is perfect but the dress is a bit overdone. - loved you in Black Swan Mila!!!

Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad would be better without the shrug

Worst Dressed

Anne Hathaway in Armani - the mini disks and giant shoulders were from the space age

Julianne Moore in another asymmetrical Lanvin that doesn't quite work

Usually Michelle Williams makes interesting quirky choices but this Valentino is not flattering at all from the color to the side ruffles.

Jennifer Love Hewitt in Romona Keveza - you can fit another person in that top

Tina Fey makes an improvement in L'Wren Scott but why the flutter sleeves?

image source: justjared.com

Fashion Week Review: Spring 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Matchmaker) — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 15:17:00 +0000

After watching a very disappointing Project Runway I decided its time to review Spring 2011 Fashion Week in NYC, Milan and Paris. I don't know about you, but I was really rooting for Mondo. So I'll start out with my two favorite looks from each collection and then move on to some other amazing designers.

Project Runway Mondo vs Gretchen

Phillip Lim

Loved the simplicity of this collection.

Christian Dior

John Galliano embraced the sailor look and I was swept away with him.

Lanvin

How can you not love the red dress. It is a standout and I am sure we'll see it on the red carpet.

D&G

I saved my all time favorite for last. I couldn't help but fall in love with this collection. Peasant dresses, beautiful prints, flowy, carefree...I feel like putting on a dress from this collection will transport me to a town on the Italian riviera, sitting in a cafe, eating risotto, watching the sunset.

image sources: style.com, nymag.com

Double Take

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Matchmaker) — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 01:50:00 +0000

I've been a recent victim of fashion deja vu. As a shopaholic, I tend to scroll through websites whether I need something or not. In this case I was perusing Victorias Secret to see if I can find a nice swimsuit. Naturally I simply had to click on dresses and this is when the deja vu occurred.

I was pretty in love last year with Chanel's wookie collection as I called it. The sweaterdresses were awesome. I could just imagine myself drowning in soft wool but then I had to wake myself up because Chanel sweaters are not exactly in my budget. Which brings me to todays session on Victorias Secret. I open up the dress section and there is the Chanel dress staring back at me. No, not the real Chanel, but close enough. Just how close? You be the judge :)

Victorias Secret Ombre sweaterdress $98

image sources: style.com, victoriassecret.com

Fashion's Night Out Report

noreply@blogger.com (FashionMatchmaker) — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 01:45:00 +0000

The weekend is almost over so it's time to reflect on past events, and the event I choose to reflect on is Fashion's Night Out. Armed with comfortable shoes (how unfashionable I know!), a camera & tons of energy I embarked on what I thought would be a stroll through downtown Manhattan.

As soon as I got to Soho I realized that strolling was simply not an option. The streets were beyond congested. Here's where I actually made it to:

Phillip Lim - very crowded, this was one of the only parties with hard liquor...the clothes were wisely cleared away because where there is free liquor accidents are bound to happen :)

Marni - I came up to Marni because everyone was walking around with balloons from the store and I desperately wanted one. Once I got the balloon I headed inside, eyed some very nice boots, and mixed the gin I had earlier with some nice wine and very tasty dessert.

Ralph Lauren - became window watching central when Jessica Alba came by. After 15 min of standing on my tippy toes trying to see Jessica along with a few hundred other onlookers, I couldn't take it any more and left. That smudge in the picture is Jessica. The quarter of her face that I did get to see looked very pretty ;)

Eileen Fisher - my favorite by far. After sipping some champagne the salespeople let us know we could sign up for DJ lessons. It was so much fun pretending I'm Sam Ronson. I even got a compliment from the "teacher", though I suspect everyone got one :)

I do have one bone I have to pick with this year's Fashion's Night Out. This year more stores opted to have guestlists which in my mind defeats the purpose of this great night. Intermix had a list even though there wasn't anything special happening inside once I "sneaked" in. So I beg if anyone's listening, next year please don't exclude. This is the one night where it doesn't matter who you are, you still have a chance to experience your favorites brands & designers...and if you're really lucky, rub shoulders with D-list celebs ;)

Where did you end up on FNO?

Fashion's Night Out 2010!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Matchmaker) — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 02:59:00 +0000

It's Fashion's Night Out Eve (I'm coining the term :) and my head is spinning from all the places I want to go to. Unfortunately I can't be in two places at the same time so it's time to make some very tough decisions. This time around I'm going to stick around downtown.

Here are the events on my radar:

There are three block parties this year! One on Bowery& Bond, another on Bleeker between Perry and West 4th, and finally the Mercer street block party. All offer up DIY, delicious food, discounts and more.

I'm intrigued by the French flea market at Opening Ceremony around 29th st and Broadway. I love flea markets but a flea market with designs by Alexander Wang & Rodarte??? That's just out of this world!

Shops in Meatpacking are also teaming up, there's a Scavenger Hunt with the opportunity to win a $5000 gift card.

After watching Janelle Monae on So You Think You Can Dance I became an instant fan and she'll be at the Ralph Lauren store on West Broadway.

Special shoutout to Stella McCartney for supporting the Chernobyl Children's Project. As a Chernobyl child myself it feels wonderful that someone is still shining a light on a catastrophe whose effects are still felt today.

Check out racked.com for a ton more info!

Here's my map for tomorrow from fashionsnightout.com

Mercer St Block Party
Anna Sui cocktails & a beauty consultation
Bleeker St Block Party
Jeffrey celebs & music
Maybelline makeover
Scavenger Hunt in Meatpacking
Bowery & Bond Block Party
French Flea Market
Mercer St Block Party
Ralph Lauren with Janelle Monae
Stella McCartney cocktails & music + charity
Victoria's Secret makeover by Adriana Lima

image source: fashionsnightout.com

Hunt for Jessica Alba's Shoes

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Matchmaker) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:55:00 +0000

It all began on August 4, when Jessica Alba came out of a hair salon wearing what I thought were the most adorable shoes that ever walked the earth. They had me at hello.

I became obsessed much like Rachel Zoe becomes obsessed with potential awards show dresses, which if you have seen the Rachel Zoe Project, happens every episode, and leaves Brad flustered and scurrying. Sadly I don't have a loyal assistant by my side, so I set out on this mission alone.

My first course of action was to search every website for the shoes. Google, Shopstyle, you name it, I was on there, looking for "berry shoes", "cherry shoes", and everything in between. This yielded nothing so I went back to the source, and searched for "Jessica Alba hair salon". Here I found a clue, a comment below a picture that said "These are Corso Como Djulia sandals".

Needless to say searching for Corso Como Djulia led me to a dead end. I was confused, were these shoes sold out? We're they not available yet? What is a shoe-a-holic to do? The answer was clear, I emailed Corso Como and waited impatiently for an answer. A few days later my next clue came: the shoes had been sold to Anthropologie. Hot on the trail I searched the Anthropologie site to no avail. The phantom shoes were no where to be found. Where did Jessica Alba find them?!

Not taking no for an answer I emailed Anthropologie. As it turns out Anthropologie had named them Trifle Berry Flats, they had been sold months before, and the only two stores still had them in my size (8.5) : Chevy Chase, MD and Birmingham, AL. Finally victory was close at hand. After much confusion from the sales girl at the Chevy Chase store, who said she's never heard of the sandals, I was able to get them shipped to NYC. The hunt was over, as of today I am a proud owner of Corso Como Djulia/Trifle Berry Flats!!! Can't wait to wear them :)

If you saw these shoes and became as obsessed as I was and happen to be a 8.5, there is still a lonely pair of shoes in the Birmingham, AL store, the store item #18252692.

Emmy Fashion Review

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Matchmaker) — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:09:00 +0000

Short ode to Emmy fashion. It was not a terribly exciting year but there are a few exceptions that I would like to highlight :)

First up is Keri Russell in Vintage Scherrer. The color is amazing, and though some deemed it inappropriate (ahem E!), I prefer this to dated, reserved styles any day.

Another controversial one was January Jones' Versace number. I adored it, it was another bold color and the shape was quite interesting.

Claire Danes was stunning. When I look at her I can't believe it's the same girl from "My So Called Life".

One of my least favorites was Sofia Vergara. Such a beautiful woman, she definitely doesn't need such a busy dress to accentuate her assets. And what's the fabric sticking out of the bodice?

Another busy dress was Tina Fey's Oscar de la Renta. Tina Fey has an amazing knack for picking unflattering dresses, a skill I hope she loses.

Finally, I'm very upset about Christina Hendricks. Every time she hits the red carpet she manages to downplay her natural beauty. Only Mad Men stylists seem to know how to dress her.

image sources: justjared.com

Look I Want to Steal: Sex and the City

noreply@blogger.com (FashionMatchmaker) — Sat, 29 May 2010 03:03:00 +0000

Being the huge Sex and the City fan that I am, as expected I ran out the see the movie as soon as I could :) It's a lot of fun, and the fashion was fantastic. Keep a look out for all the fabulous Halston Heritage dresses! But the look I want to steal is Carrie's pleated skirts with a long t-shirt over. It was stylish, cool and very Carrie!

Here are a few versions for all budgets

Urban Outfitters Bird Stars V-neck $24, UO Merci top $28, Vince Smoke-print top $118

...or just rummage through your boyfriend's closet and take one of his :)

Urban Outfitters Tiered skirt $29.99 (down from $58!), Haute Hippie Sweet Caroline skirt $192.50 (down from $275!), Gryphon Tie-die skirt $230

image sources: urbanoutfitters.com, shopbop.com, saks.com, filmofilia.com

Cannes Film Festival Fashion!

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Matchmaker) — Thu, 20 May 2010 19:26:00 +0000

The Cannes Film Festival always has interesting fashion. Some dresses are truly stunning, some over the top. Here's this years picks :)

Kate Beckinsale in Gucci and Temperly London

Julia Restoin-Roitfeld

Eva Herzigova

Carey Mulligan in Azzaro

Salma Hayek in Gucci

Eva Longoria in Pucci

Experiment gone wrong...

Evangeline Lilly in Pucci

Rachel Bilson in vintage

Elizabeth Banks Georges Chakra Couture

image sources: fabsugar.com, justjared.com

Met Costume Institute Gala 2010!

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Matchmaker) — Tue, 04 May 2010 02:32:00 +0000

Lots of lovely ladies graced the red carpet tonight. Some gowns were more exciting than others. Here's a quick rundown of who rocked and whose look was a bit disappointing.

Glamourous Beauties

Emma Watson in Burberry

Anne Hathaway in Valentino

Katy Perry in Cute Curcuit - prize for originality

Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad

Gwen Stefani in L.A.M.B.

Simply Stunning

Sarah Jessica Parker in Halston

Kerry Washington in Thakoon for Gap

Zoe Saldana in Calvin Klein

...not a fan

Tina Fey in YSL...why oh why?

Rachel Bilson in Louis Vuitton

Kristen Stewart in Chanel

Bar Rafaeli in Rag & Bone

And now for my fave part, who do you think was the hottest couple on the red carpet? Tom Brady and Giselle, Jessica and Justin or Sienna and Jude? I'm voting for Team Sienna!

image sources: justjared.com, fabsugar.com

Gorgeous Dress Alert!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Matchmaker) — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 21:57:00 +0000

I adore this Giorgio Armani Prive dress that Scarlet Johansson is wearing to the Iron Man 2 premiere! Now that we got a taste I'm really looking forward to the rest of the fashions from the press tour :)

image source: justjared.com

Fashion Matches: Best Finds from this Week's New Arrivals

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Matchmaker) — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 03:51:00 +0000

Hmm not sure if I should say this post is late or early but either way I'm excited about it! Why? Because it has so many things I covet. I'm not in the market for a white summer bag but as soon as I saw the Marc by Marc Jacobs bag, I immediately started thinking of reasons of why I must have it ;)

Anthropologie has so many great tops these days! This one is going on my list of must haves. It has wonderful ruffle details to dress up a pair of jeans, and can be worn with a high waisted skirt for a feminine work outfit.

Anthropologie Globe Raisin top $78

I've been searching for a nice pair of linen pants for a while now. Linen is light and casual and so perfect for breezy summer evenings, or air conditioned movie theaters :) If you want to go all the way with the nautical look, pair with a fitted striped top!

Joie Major linen pants $188

I saw this bag in the Marc by Marc Jacobs store, wandering around the West Village (my fave neighborhood in NYC). Love the shape. It's big so you can fit your whole life in there, but what really gets me is the unique quilted design. Kind of reminds me of a soccer ball :)

Marc by Marc Jacobs Aiden satchel $498

This Nanette Lepore dress reminds me a little of Azzedine Alaia, flirty full skirt, detail, incredible fit. It's a sophisticated dress that can be worn for a fancy dinner or cocktail party.

Nanette Lepore Get-Away dress $398

images sources: anthropologie.com, shopbop.com, saks.com

Fashion Matches: Best Finds from This Week's New Arrivals

noreply@blogger.com (FashionMatchmaker) — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 03:28:00 +0000

First off, for all those celebrating Passover or Easter, Happy Holidays!!! Now that I have that off my chest, it's time for new arrivals :) One is not in my budget...and that's an understatement...but I loved this jacket when I saw it on the runways so I couldn't not include it.'

Alexander Wang had a football inspired collection and though intuitively that doesn't lend itself to dress, that's exactly what Alexander Wang did. It has some interesting elements, the bandage and built in sweater. It's a dress that is just quirky enough to turn heads.

Alexander Wang Ponte dress $650

To keep with the edgy theme here's a bag by Rebecca Minkoff. It's a clutch with hardware: studs and zippers. What's really awesome is that it comes with a removable strap and so can be worn in multiple ways. Now that I think about it, this is exactly what I've been looking for ;)

Rebecca Minkoff Easy Rider Date clutch $375

I really loved Donna Karan's collection with all the ruffle detail. It's elegant, feminine, and if I had an extra few thousand dollars lying around I would totally love to rock this jacket. It'll look fantastic worn with a skirt like on the runway or with jeans.

Donna Karan belted jacket $2295

I preface this by saying: I know I'm crazy. Yes, I've put a dog's chew toy on here, but you can't blame me. I love cherries and as soon as I saw this I couldn't decide, is this a toy for me? or for my dog?

Juicy Couture Cherry chew toy $25

image sources: shopbop.com, net-a-porter.com, revolveclothing.com

Fashion Matches: Best Finds From This Week's New Arrivals!

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Matchmaker) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 02:35:00 +0000

Finally there are some new arrivals I got really really excited about! I hope there are Disney fans out there like me :)

I'm the type of person that likes to save the best for last, but I'm literally giddy about this skirt so I'm putting it up front. It's a D&G Mickey Mouse skirt! Just this past weekend my fiancee was looking through a magazine and pointed to this look as one he would like me to emulate :) Coincidentally it was one of my favorites from the Spring 2010 collections during Milan's Fashion Week.

D&G Mickey Mouse mini skirt $750

The Sherlock Holmes era style is clearly making a come back. First there was the All Saints bustle coat. Now there's a Juicy Couture bustle skirt.

Bird by Juicy Couture Bustle skirt $300

Speaking of All Saints here's a fantastic dress. It's very on trend, plaid, asymmetrical, one shoulder. Yet with all that, it doesn't seem overwhelming. If you're looking for an edgier cocktail dress this is perfect.

All Saints Anchorage dress $200

It's getting warmer but for those breezy summer nights it's nice to have a stylish jacket. I love the way the collar lies. It has a very cool vibe.

Madewell Lightweight jacket $78

image sources: allsaints.com, shopbop.com, net-a-porter.com

Fashion Week: Best of New York, Milan and Paris!

noreply@blogger.com (FashionMatchmaker) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:57:00 +0000

Fashion week or more accurately fashion weeks are over and I can finally sit down, relax and evaluate what designers had to offer. Some of the more obvious things have already been reported on: the continuation of the leggings trend, the return of the suit. It's all about wearable fashion, which is why I have two questions: first, why the wookie trend? Particularly Chanel and D&G collections were all about the fur. And what's even more unexpected...why did both Victoria Beckham and Donatella Versace decide that this is the season to return to John Lennon sunglasses? Adding a wacky accessory does not make a cohesive collection. That said Victoria Beckham's collection was actually one of my favorites. Now on to the main events...

New York

Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham seems to have picked up where Roland Mouret has left off. Structured dresses that compliment a woman's figure and make great outfits for the office and transition to night. I imagine this collection will sell very well when it hits stores.

Marchesa
The romantic details in these dresses speak for themselves. The only worry, with so much going on these dresses can overwhelm someone other than a leggy model.

Milan

Emporio Armani
I have mixed feelings about this collection from Armani. On the one hand there were the younger styles like the plaid tulip skirt below. On the other there were plenty of pants with pleats that I thought went out with the 80s.

Paris

Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen's collection was another sad reminder what a huge loss the fashion world suffered in losing this tremendously talented designer. The exaggerated kimono paired with over the knee boots is particularly fantastic.

Christian Dior
J'adore this collection. The top hats, leather jackets, plaid, ruffle, over the knee boots, everything is perfect. The mix of soft and tough fabrics give and unexpected edge to otherwise romantic, feminine dresses. Now if only I could win the lottery and get every look from this collection ;)

Chanel
I nominate this to be called "the Wookie" collection. Never have I said, I wish I was covered in fur head to toe. However, if that is your wish, Chanel is the brand for you! That said, a lot of the collection was beautiful and wearable. I could live in the sweater dresses all winter long :)

Miu Miu
When it comes to wearable clothes, Miu Miu's collection was a real standout for me. The coats were a favorite and I really loved the super skinny pants and tunic below. Miuccia Prada has a way of taking simple designs and making them look polished, sophisticated yet modern at the same time.

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Fashion Matches: Best Finds From This Week's New Arrivals

noreply@blogger.com (FashionMatchmaker) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:21:00 +0000

Loving the new arrivals this week! My fiancé was particularly fond of the Elizabeth and James kimono dress. On the other side of the spectrum, the bubble dress when accessorized right looks cute as a button :)

First, the kimono dress. I can't gush about it more. It's that perfect shape, loose on top, tight at the bottom, neckline that is revealing just the right amount, overall effect: sexy but not overdone. Then there's the color, a pretty shade of pink. And on top of that the zipper detail gives it a bit of an edge.

Elizabeth and James Kimono dress $365

A good blouse goes a long way. It's an item that can be worn to work or out. I like the puffy sleeves of this blouse. Tucked into a high waisted skirt it'll create a sweet spring look.

Lover blouse $340

This is an interesting jacket. It's military inspired, but unlike the usual nepoleonic garb that was seen all over the runways, this one has a hard edge thanks to the leather. The color is great because it too is unexpected, a blue rather than the usual olive.

Larok Parachute trench $298

Bubble dresses are inherently adorable. This one is awesome because it's so extreme. Without a belt it's a shapeless sack. As soon as you belt it though, it transforms into a cute dress that accentuates your waist line.

Boulee Mason dress $297

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Fashion Matches: Best Finds From This Week's New Arrivals

noreply@blogger.com (Fashion Matchmaker) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:31:00 +0000

So I must admit I've been staring at dresses for this past week but when it came time to pick what I was most excited about I couldn't leave out these awesome accessories. I'm in love with the Isabel Marant ring and Valentino bags are a weakness of mine ;)

But first up, I adore this Beyond Vintage dress mostly because it has that sexy, loose, seventies vibe. It's a great print, slimming and can be paired with bright jewelry to liven it up.

Beyond Vintage Slip dress $286

Speaking of great jewelry, this is such an awesome ring. I'm loving turquoise right now, it makes a statement and pops against anything you are wearing.

Isabel Marant oversized oval ring $122

Valentino has so many beautiful bags, I love the roses and now the ruffles. It's a bag for someone who wants to be noticed. The detail is great and just like the ring it elevates any outfit.

Valentino Rouches hobo $2595

Last but not least, shoes! Crystal studs when done in good taste add a little something extra to an outfit. These would look great with jeans and a blazer.

Guiseppe Zanotti Crystal Studded pump $930

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