Anna Wintour Appearance On David Letterman

We just can’t get enough of Anna …

“I read in the NYT this week I’m an ice queen, sun king, an alien fleeing from district 9, and a dominatrix …”

“I’m not always warm and cuddly…”

What did you think?

(Fashion) Internship: Preparation

I just purchased these two notebooks for my internships (which start next week, “EEEK”), plus I love buying stationary, it’s an addiction. So, I am in NY and dying for two reasons, (1) weather and (2) learning my way around the city. I’ve been told even New Yorkers still carry around maps and don’t fully know how to navigate in the city… just my luck.

Anyways, here’s some insight to how I’m preparing for my internship… The purpose of getting a notebook solely dedicated for your internship is so you can:

• jot down anything and everything and study them later (the faster you learn your way around the job, the better)
• record dates, times, names of important people, contact information ( you can refer to them later)
• scribble notes and create a memorandum (it aids your memory to help you remember your

Basically it’s your personal journal of experiences, a composition of your thoughts, and what you do/did on a daily bases. The purpose in doing this is to become knowledgeable about your internship experience, and it’s always nice to have as a reference in the future. In that, these notebooks can help write your future resume and practice interview questions. You can review to see what you did on the job, the skills you utilized, environments you were exposed to, your involvement with the organization/team, etc …

You could even put on the backside of the cover your goals for your internship as a daily reminder to what you hope to achieve with your internship. Hope this helps. Is there anything you do to prepare? I would love to hear your insight here …

Fashion’s Night Out Top Events

If you don’t know about this event, read here to get updated about this event that’s been creating a lot of buzz online as well as offline. To summarize, Fashion’s Night Out is a huge event with participants ranging from boutiques, departments stores, to independent designers who will contribute a percentage of the proceeds to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center. A day to celebrate shopping,

Anyhoos, here a list of events to think about, on top of freebie events that I posted earlier. See! There’s too many … which ones will you be attending!?!

Top Ten Events During Fashion’s Night Out On September 10: from Racked:

10. Rag & Bone
Guys, this is for you: Rag & Bone will turn their Christopher Street store into an Irish Pub, complete with free beer, a sawdust floor, and a live Irish band. We might just end up calling it a night here. 100 Christopher Street.

9. Adam Lippes
Not content to party until 11pm, Adam’s Meatpacking store will stay open until 1am with free cocktails. He’ll also have special edition personalized T-shirts for sale, and in case you’ve missed them thus far—the Havaianas customizing crew! All proceeds from the sale of the Havaianas will go to the 9/11 fund. 678 Hudson Street.

8. H&M
Even though all area H&Ms will stay open late, it’s the Herald Square store that’ll celebrate the most. Surrender yourself to their stylist and then pose for their “celebrity photographer.” Your photo will then be projected onto their big billboard overlooking the Meatpacking District. 1328 Broadway.

7. Kirna Zabete
It’s Kirna’s 10th anniversary, so they’ll be celebrating double-time by bringing in Narciso Rodriguez, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez of Proenza Schouler, Thakoon Panichgul, Jason Wu, and Peter Som to debut their exclusive items for Kirna. Want to snap up a Wu sketch or a Proenza Schouler tote bag? This is the place to do it. 96 Greene Street.

6. Juicy Couture
With Anna at Macy’s, it’s only proper that Hamish Bowles be at Juicy, right? He’ll be at their Fifth Avenue flagship to read from the works of Noel Coward as shoppers lounge in a “gentleman’s club, reminiscent of founder Gela Nash-Taylor’s eccentric English manor (featured in Vogue’s September issue).” 650 Fifth Avenue.

5. Chanel
Actually hosting two large events at different stores, Chanel will cater to both the rich and the poor. At 139 Spring Street, they’ll debut the jade nail polish with free mini-manicures and a DJ set by Alexa Chung. Meanwhile at 15 East 57th Street, for the first time ever, Chanel will have a create-your-own-handbag studio. “Choose your favorite lambskin color, lining, hardware, and chain—and be among the first in the United States to own a customized, monogrammed Chanel classic bag.” Oh yes, and there will be champagne of course.

4. Bergdorf Goodman
If this doesn’t get you to BG, then nothing will: Andre Leon Talley hosting a fashion game show with “teams led by Donna Karan, Linda Fargo, and Robert Verdi.” Also, Annie Leibovitz will be around, Padma Lakshmi will host a cook-off with Cynthia Rowley and Peter Som, Zac Posen will be selling his paintings, Alexander Wang will drop in and Isaac Mizrahi will hold a talk. This is some crazy shiz right here; make sure to jot down the exact times for the event you most want to see. 754 Fifth Avenue.

3. Alice + Olivia
Right alongside the Fashion Week tents in Bryant Park, the Alice + Olivia boutique will become a photo studio, with auditions to be a model in the Alice + Olivia presentation the following week. Hopefuls won’t be left to their own devices either; they’ll get pro hairstyling, makeup and wardrobe styling before stepping in front of the camera. Here’s something for the resume. 80 West 40th Street

2. Opening Ceremony
In the spirit of Chinatown, OC will take their celebration to the streets, with special-edition items sold out of the backs of vintage automobiles (example: a Thai truck sporting Band of Outsiders gear). In addition, you’ll able to meet and greet with the designers behindRodarte, Band of Outsiders, Proenza Schoulder, Fendi, and of course Alexander Wang. Munch on food from neighborhood restaurants and enjoy DJ sets by “friends” of Opening Ceremony. 35 Howard Street.

1. Barneys
As expected, Barneys will be killing it during Fashion’s Night Out, hosting such famous faces as the Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen bartending, Isabel Toledo, Alexander Wang for runway lessons, Juan Carlos Obando teaching salsa and more. Oh yea, and they’ll be teaching knitting and hosting a fashion green market curated by Vogue editor Tonne Goodman. There’s too much to list here; click above for all the details. 660 Madison Avenue.

This is like a Fashion Carnival, festival, party … AHHH

Keep September 10th OPEN on the blackberry, iphone, moleskines, etc whatever you use!!

Street Chic: Paris To New York City

More of what goes on my inspiration boards: as always a bit of Lanvin (white one shoulder blouse below)

Fashion’s Night Out Freebies

I can’t be more excited, I’m here, finally in NYC. The only thing is weather, my gawd IT’S FREAKIN HOT! But, other than during the last week plenty of events, sales, participants for Fashion’s Night Out has been released! The hard part is picking which events and stores to attend to because there are tooo many …

Here’s a list of the Top Ten Freebies of Fashion’s Night Out from Racked:

10. “Discovery Size” perfume collection at Le Labo
Le Labo is one of the ritziest places to have your signature scent created, and to get FNO shoppers familiar with them and this service, stop into their boutique and they’ll give you a “Discovery Size” set of their perfumes. 233 Elizabeth Street.

9. La Esquina BBQ at Tory Burch
Hungry yet? The hardcore FNO shoppers will be famished by their 3rd store visit, and we’ll bet most of them will make a detour from other MePa shop to Tory Burch’s block party, complete with BBQ food from La Esquina. We’re already penciling this in as our dinner. 38-40 Little West 12th Street.

8. Charm at TenThousandThings
Forget T-shirts and totebags and all the other crap you usually get for free anyways; MePa jewelry boutique TenThousandThings will give a special FNO charm. For those who are sticking to Midtown through Fashion’s Night Out, you can also get this charm at their shopGood Fortune at The Plaza Hotel. 423 West 14th Street.

7. Yoga Classes and Yoga Mats at Adidas
Starting from 7pm, the co-owner of Virayoga in Soho will be on hand for full yoga classes, whose participants will walk away with free Adidas yoga mats. You’ll also be able to enter to win an Adidas shopping spree and private yoga lessons while browsing the new Stella McCartney and Porsche Design collections. 610 Broadway and Houston.

6. 1,000 Cosmetic Giveaways at Saks
Last time we went into Saks, we left with a free “deluxe” tester of Chanel No.5, and it was nothing to sniff at. With Fashion’s Night Out, they are upping the ante by giving away over 1,000 cosmetic samples throughout the night. You can also chat with Frederic Fekkai and Bobbi Brown, so it’ll be the nice stuff. 611 Fifth Avenue.

5. Free Blowouts and more at Arrojo Studio
Did someone say “free blowout?” You will hear the heels clicking on the pavement for free blowouts, styling tips and bang trims at Arrojo Studio during Fashion’s Night Out. And yes, this is the studio of Nick Arrojo from “What Not To Wear” on TLC. 56 King Street.

4. Vogue-favorite gift bag at Korres
For those who are wary of drinking champagne all night, how about some antioxidant cocktails at Korres’ Detox Bar? That’s not all, however, as visiting Korres during FNO means you’ll also get natural cupcakes, makeovers, and a gift bag with Vogue’s favorite Korres products. 110 Wooster Street

3. A bag at Anya Hindmarch
So technically it’s more of a contest, but the odds are so good and it’ll take such little time that we must include Anya’s “How Do You Wear It” bag giveaway. Simply choose your favorite bag in the store, be photographed posing with it, and if Anya likes your stuff, you win the bag. We’re so there. 115 Greene Street.

2. Runway hairstyling at Bumble and Bumble
Got a full roster of fashion shows the following day, or just want to look awesome at work? At the House of Bumble, you can point to a hairstyle from the F/W 09 runways and a Bumble stylist will recreate it on you. So many possibilities! Bumble and Bumble are always so great about supporting Fashion Week that we wouldn’t expect anything less from them. 146 East 56th Street.

1. Jade Manicures at the Chanel Nail Bar
Look, like with every other #1 on our FNO lists, you should give yourself ample time for these events, if not the whole evening. There will no doubt be a long line at Chanel’s Soho store as they will give guests free mini-manicures with their coveted, not-yet-released jade nail polish. 139 Spring Street.

Smart Investment: Decorative Jewels

First vintage purchase for the summer! I’m in love for now. Why? Cardigans for one are versatile, wear them button up wear them button down …

Any thoughts?

Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week Schedules

THURSDAY	SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
9 AM	MICHAEL ANGEL Salon
10 AM	BCBGMAXAZRIA Tent
11 AM	DAVIDELFIN Promenade
1 PM	DUCKIE BROWN Salon
3 PM	PORTS 1961 Tent
5 PM	ROSA CHÁ Salon
6-10 PM	FASHION’S NIGHT OUT, more here …
7 PM	CESAR GALINDO M2 Ultra Lounge, 530 W 28th Street

FRIDAY	SEPTEMBER 11, 2009
9 AM	CYNTHIA STEFFE Salon
11 AM	YIGAL AZROUËL Promenade
2 PM	CHARLOTTE RONSON Promenade
6 PM	NICOLE MILLER Salon
7 PM	THIS DAY/ARISE: AFRICAN FASHION COLLECTIVE Promenade
8 PM	ERIN WASSON x RVCA Tent
9 PM	VENEXIANA Salon

SATURDAY	SEPTEMBER 12, 2009
10 AM	LACOSTE Tent
11 AM	GEORGES CHAKRA Promenade
1 PM	ANDY & DEBB Salon
3 PM	ACADEMY of ART UNIVERSITY Tent
4 PM	CHRISTIAN SIRIANO Promenade
7 PM	CHADO RALPH RUCCI Tent
8 PM	VIVIENNE TAM Promenade

SUNDAY	SEPTEMBER 13, 2009
10 AM	LELA ROSE Salon
11 AM	DEREK LAM Promenade
Noon	TONI MATICEVSKI Altman Building, 135 West 18th Street
1 PM	DKNY 711 Greenwich Street
2 PM	THUY Salon
3 PM	HERVÉ LÉGER BY MAX AZRIA Promenade
4 PM	DIANE VON FURSTENBERG Tent
5 PM	REBECCA TAYLOR Salon
	Y-3
7 PM	TULEH Promenade
8 PM	CUSTO BARCELONA Tent
9 PM	VASSILIOS KOSTETSOS Salon

MONDAY	SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
10 AM	CAROLINA HERRERA Tent
11 AM	CARLOS MIELE Promenade
Noon	JILL STUART
1 PM	TRACY REESE Salon
2 PM	DONNA KARAN NEW YORK 711 Greenwich Street
4 PM	YEOHLEE
5 PM	TADASHI SHOJI Salon
6 PM	TONYCOHEN Promenade
7 PM	GOTTEX Tent

TUESDAY	SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
10 AM	BADGLEY MISCHKA Tent
11 AM	BRIAN REYES Promenade
1 PM	PAMELLA ROLAND Salon
2 PM	MAX AZRIA Tent
3 PM	DENNIS BASSO Promenade
6 PM	WILLOW Salon
7 PM	TIBI Promenade
8 PM	NARCISO RODRIGUEZ Tent
9 PM	TONI FRANCESC Salon

WEDNESDAY	SEPTEMBER 16, 2009
9 AM	TORY BURCH Salon
10 AM	MICHAEL KORS Tent
11 AM	NANETTE LEPORE Promenade
2 PM	3.1 PHILLIP LIM Tent
3 PM	MILLY BY MICHELLE SMITH Promenade
5 PM	ALEXANDRE HERCHCOVITCH Salon
6 PM	ANNA SUI Tent
7 PM	DOO.RI Promenade

THURSDAY	SEPTEMBER 17, 2009
9 AM	RALPH LAUREN Skylight Studio, 275 Hudson Street
10 AM	RALPH LAUREN Skylight Studio, 275 Hudson Street
11 AM	RALPH LAUREN Skylight Studio, 275 Hudson Street
1 PM	ALLUDE Salon
2 PM	ISAAC MIZRAHI Tent
3 PM	TRIAS Promenade
4 PM	CALVIN KLEIN
5 PM	CALVIN KLEIN
6 PM	CHOCHENG Salon
7 PM	ARGENTINEAN DESIGNER COLLECTIONS Promenade
8 PM	TOMMY HILFIGER Tent

Spotlight: Empora.com

Empora.com is an online shopping mall that offers shopping using pixsta technology, here for more …

They offer the latest items following trends right off the runway, they offer the season’s hottest colors, and feature celebrity styles!

Go here, let me know what you think?

Pushing Boundaries: American Apparel

American Apparel’s website.

Dov Charney, Tufts University drop out,  man behind American Apparel is continuing to push the boundaries, ”Sexual freedom, art, and photography are important to me…”

What do you think? Too much?

Bold Thigh-Highs

While packing some of my clothes, lookie what I found, my red thigh-high tights from Urban Outfitters.