I can't say that I'm a huge fan of Patricia Field... but it was always interesting to see how the characters in SATC were dressed, especially Carrie.  So it's no different with the new movie, even though the movie itself is supposed to suck, I think it will be interesting to see the fashion.

New York Magazine has a feature, here, where you can preview some of the looks and read Patricia's comments about them.

For example:

The ridiculous


The Not Ridiculous

Don't you love it when a stranger compliments your shoes?

That happened to me today!  I am wearing these Gucci suede pumps from Fall 2005... they look better in person - this is kind of an odd angle... They are still in pretty great shape thankfully.  I haven't worn them in quite a while so it was nice that someone noticed them.  It was a young woman coming off the elevator at my office building, she said "Great Shoes!", in a way that sounded like she really meant it...


They have a bit of the Guccissima leather on the toe and each shoe has half of a horsebit, so when you stand with your feet together you have the whole horsebit.

Oh, actually this happened twice this week because someone else commented on my new Marc Jacobs (yes, I broke down and bought them finally - I was really trying to not buy them but that didn't work out).  And to follow up on my previous post, the heel is 4.25", they are made in China (boo hoo) and I am happy I got them, I do think I will wear them for years since they are pretty classic looking and really comfy too.

Anyway, it's quite nice when a total stranger notices something like that, it brightens your day a bit.  So thanks strangers!

On Tuesday Manhattan's first Nordstrom Rack opened. We don't even have Nordstrom itself, so it's interesting that they opened the Rack first. I am looking forward to checking it out, I have long since given up on TJ Maxx, Daffy's and the like - I find they stock mostly junk. I did however have good luck at Loehmann's once (got a Diane Von Furstenberg silk jersey dress), but they also have a lot of junk. The new Nordstrom Rack is at Union Square, 60 East 14th Street.



Here's a feature from New York Magazine that compares finds from the Rack to finds from other discounters.

Here's an article about it from Crain's New York Business.

Hopefully I'll make it down there this weekend.  It's kind of pathetic... I hardly ever go South of Penn Station these days unless I'm going down to Soho or the East Village for dinner.  I really need to start taking advantage of this great city again! (sorry, that was off topic)

The annual Costume Institute Ball was last night, so there's a ton of coverage out today.  The ball feted the Wednesday (5/5) opening of the new Costume Institute exhibition: American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity.  It runs through August 15th.

I thought Sienna Miller looked great in the dark blue Emilio Pucci dress.



As usual, there were a lot of missteps, perhaps one of the more egregious: Joy Bryant in a frou frou Marchesa gown. (yikes, this looks like an 80s flashback)



Here are some links:

New York Times article Elegance is the Norm at the Costume Institute Gala
Celebitchy's Trashy and Classy Fashion
PopSugar Pictures
Pop Sugar After Party Pictures

"Couture has become completely irrelevant," says Oscar de la Renta ... "Couture isn't necessary, even to promote the brand," De la Renta says. "Customers are smart. They know that a $10,000 wedding dress will look as beautiful as a $1 million wedding dress. Maybe it will not be finished the same way inside, but who will know?" ...

Excerpt from Survival of the Finest, Wall Street Journal, 4/29/10. An interesting article about haute couture and its future.

Envy! Look at this super gorgeous dress Gwyneth wore the other day to the Iron Man II Photocall. It's from Victoria Beckham's Spring 2010 collection.




I think it's the back that is most spectacular with the exposed zipper!

Here is the dress as shown on the Victoria Beckham Collection website.

I mentioned a long time ago that I've been looking for a pair of flats because my boss makes fun of me when I come in wearing my Converse sneakers... (and then change into Gucci, Louboutin or Marc Jacobs)  I was beginning to think that I was going to have to break down and buy some Chanel ballet flats because I have not been able to find anything quite right.  The thing is, I hate flats, so frankly I didn't/don't want to spend a lot on them.  Their purpose for me is function only... that being walking to and from the subway on my way to and from work.  I always used to just wear my beautiful shoes, but I've been caught in bad rain twice wearing Gucci and that is just unacceptable.  One pair was ruined, one pair I sort of saved because I ran into a store and bought socks and took the shoes off and ran the rest of the way home in socks - yes, seriously I did that.  The shoes are not ruined, but they'll never be perfect again.

So.... anyway, I found some flats online the other day that I thought might be acceptable.  They're Aerosoles of all things - comfortable shoes!  Ha, funny!  (not something I usually consider)

Aerosoles Beckton Flat, $55.95


They arrived yesterday and I like them well enough to keep them.  I think they'll do the job and they aren't hideous.  They have that cute ballet slipper look.  The quilted toe is slightly Chanel-esque.

I can't believe how long it took me to find something!  I would have bought Tory Burch flats long ago if I could have found a pair that didn't have the huge gaudy gold thing on the toe.  They used to have a pair with the big round thing on the toe done in matching black leather, and that would have been okay.

This (Reva Flat, $195), I find a bit garrish to say the least.

There are some good deals to be had at Bloomingdale's if you hurry...

You can take 20% off selected items (it's a good selection) when you spend $250 - $499 and 30% off when you spend $500 or more.


Here's an example:
Herve Leger Black Signature Dress, regular $850, with sale $$595.

Good news for New York fashionistas... Rock & Republic is having their first ever NYC warehouse sale starting on Friday!

Among the new arrivals from Anna Sui at revolveclothing is this quirky sweater: Anna Sui James Coviello Tiger Cardi in Cream, $383.



I've always liked Asian motifs like the tiger and dragon.  This particular tiger has such a cute face - BUT would I want to wear it?  And if so, would I pay $383 for it?  I doubt it.  (If I had a bigger clothing budget I might get it just for that cute face and wear it around the house...)

You can view the rest of the Anna Sui new arrivals here.