Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Miss de Ville Models Mahie
Today for example, she had the day off for Cesar Chavez Day....
Naturally she didn't get President's Day off because Cesar Chavez is soooo much more important than...mere Presidents such as George Washington and Abraham Lincoln...you know who didn't do too much for this country.
Well anyhoo, when she gets the day off she comes into the office to help out.
Somehow she prefers to try on the goods rather than doing any actual work.
Quelle surprise!
Who's Driving What In Washington
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... in the driveways of White House aides? A lot of foreign cars, as it turns out. A survey of West Executive Drive, where White House staffers park, revealed only five American cars out of 23 --a Dodge Grand Caravan, two Ford Escapes, a Jeep Cherokee and a Cadillac. The lot was sprinkled with BMWs, Mercedes, Hondas, Toyotas, Saabs, Audis, Volkswagens and a Volvo.
Going Gray The Daphne Guinness Way
On one hand it's a good thing if you have long hair like I do. On the other hand it is a disaster when you start to go gray.
I didn't go gray until about 3 years ago and at that time I made the decision to go blond.
God knows you can't go gray in this town....you might as well commit social hari kari.
OK, so being blond isn't such a bad thing except that about every 3 weeks or so I find myself at the hairdresser...and seriously, I hate it. Not only is it frigging expensive..it takes hours of my time...which I hate to waste.
So here's a picture of me blondish from last summer in Spain with my younger brother and my mother.
(yeah, I'm the one in black)
My brothers both started to go gray in their mid thirties...and luckily I didn't. So by now they both have salt and pepper hair...and are even more handsome... or should I say distinguished....because of it.
I, on the other hand, wouldn't want to go gray unless I could do it the Daphne Guinness way.
Well, she's not exactly gray...it's more of a black and white Cruella de Ville kind of look and she rocks!
Daphne Guinness is my fashion icon.
Nobody pulls off extreme chic the way that she does.
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Paris - Maybe Not Always So Chic
Her observations about fashion abroad are priceless.
It's hard to tell the Italians from the other European tourists here. I've decided that although Europeans dress nicely, they mostly look the same. This time of year it's tall, flat black boots worn with lightweight wool coats. Of course there are the big scarves, but it's delightful to see something other than purple. In fact, purple is very big as the color "pop." I find it funny how the crowd mentality really grabs onto a trend in Europe. In the States, there is much more individualism, creativity and variety in the way we dress. If they tell us purple is "in" we may pay attention to it, but not to the exclusion of the rest of the rainbow.
I've always agreed with her comment that in the States...at least where I reside, there is much more individualism and variety in the way we dress.
After so many bloggers have posted about the Parisienne chic, I've always found that women are better dressed on the westside of Los Angeles (Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood and Malibu) and on the upper eastside of New York.
When I travel to Paris I sometimes see women dressed like the fashionistas in The Sartorialist's photos.
But mostly I see this type of individualism in fashion in Paris...and it just seems to miss in my opinion.
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Monday, March 30, 2009
Around Town - Beverly Hills Film Festival
Vintage Value Venture - Spring Roses For Spring Weddings
Yep - It's That Simple
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Here's where you go.
Remember you can vote everyday so vote early and vote often!
Friday, March 27, 2009
Around Town - Seeing Red on Rodeo Drive
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Around Town - Social Primer Opening at Lily Lodge
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While I often link to corporate retailers like Neiman Marcus, I strongly believe in supporting small boutiques which bring us charming and often one of kind items that add that old fashioned elegance to our lives. Robertson is a great shopping street, especially now that Chanel and Ralph Lauren have opened stores. But seriously, Karl and Ralph don't need your business while the local merchants do.
So, if you are looking for a special gift for a gentleman...and Father's Day is coming up in a couple of months, do check out the Social Primer shop. You will be certain to find something special.
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Here's the Vanity Fair write up
Books - Oh The Calamity!
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Thursday, March 26, 2009
Financial Crisis - For Fun and Profit!
Yup, you guessed it...George Soros.
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'I'm having a very good crisis,' says Soros as hedge fund managers make billions off recession
A hedge fund manager who predicted the global credit crunch has said the financial crisis has been 'stimulating' and the culmination of his life's work.
I love the way Soros will bring down and entire currency or country...if it means he will profit off of it! God knows after you've earned a few billion, you just can't get enough!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Solve World Hunger. Get Out Of My Closet.
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Michelle Obama says her husband Barack knows nothing about fashion
President Barack Obama is obsessed with his wife's clothes but knows nothing about fashion, the First Lady, Michelle Obama has revealed.
Obsessed with his wife's clothes...Oh God I hope not.
Mrs Obama, who has swiftly become an American style icon with a Vogue cover to her name, says that she orders the president to stop nosing around her wardrobe, puts up with him mocking her collection of shoes and has to wear one trendy belt when he is not around because he has no sense of style.
Describing a scene which will sound familiar to many less illustrious couples, Mrs Obama said her husband remains bemused by her interest in clothes. "He's always asking: 'Is that new? I haven't seen that before,'" she said, revealing that she replies: "Why don't you mind your own business? Solve world hunger. Get out of my closet."
She went on to mock Mr Obama's tone when dealing with that age old thorny issue: the number of shoes a woman needs. Imitating her husband, Mrs Obama said: "You didn't need any more shoes. The shoes you had on yesterday were fine. Why can't you just wear that for the rest of the presidency?"
Solving world hunger is a lofty goal, at this rate I'd just prefer the President to help stabilize the economy.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Around Town - Where To Take The Euro Boys
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Then a quiet dinner at a local neighborhood haunt, The Brentwood. More like a private club for the Brentwood elite than anything else, the fare is great American food...but at a price. Roast chicken, pork chops, fish and chips, and some seriously good french fries and creamed spinach. It was a big hit with the Germans, who were looking for something to eat besides raw fish!
Monday, March 23, 2009
Executive Travel The JP Morgan Way
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The Gulfstream 650's are described by the manufacturer as the "fastest," "widest" and "most comfortable" private jet ever with superior cabin amenities, an optional stateroom, and 12 interior designs to choose from.
Dating Rules and Reasons For Cheating
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1. Boys do what they can, men do what they want.
2. If you don’t know the guy or he is a douche, fuck his gf and/or wife to within an inch of her life. 3. Guilt is for pussies, however if you do something without her consent (includes getting her drunk douche bag) you should be castrated, fed your dick and shot in the head.
4. As with the markets celebrate your victories and move on to the next. Your score doesn’t go up if you keep hitting the same piece of ass.
5. Attachment is for pussies. “Date” as many as you can.
6. If you are dating 2+ at a time, lay it out there, if they can’t handle it, they can piss and the fuck off to an Analyst (had to put a jab in there).
7. Pick your targets before you get drunk. (Saves you from waking up Coyote Ugly).
8. Both Harper and BL1Y speak of the this relationship thing, I’m sorry but it does not compute.
9. Who cares what people think. Are you sheep? Be a fucking man. Fuck em!
10. Never lie, your friends appreciate the rejection/coyote ugly/drunk/disgusting/embarrassing stories more than you know. Just not as much as the women readers do…
The Jewish Chic
The Indian Chic
The Spaniard Chic
The Cuban Chic
The Argentinian Chic
The Brazilian Chic
The Middle Eastern Chic
The Greek Chic
The Swedish Chic
The Brit Chic
The European Chic (Russian)
The Bo Derek (10) Chic
The Artist/Musician/Model/Waitress
The Athletic Chic
The Good Chic (Best Liar)
The Bad Chic (Slut)
The Dog Lover Chic
The Doctor Chic
The Attorney Chic
The Over 30
The Single Mom Chic
The Bridge and Tunnel (B&T/SI) Chic
The Blue Collar Chic (Stripper)
The Ivy league/DABA/ High Maintenance Girl Chic
The Party Girl Chic
The Hott Dumb Chic (Since stripper was taken, any other will do)
1. Do what you want.
2. Get what you want - most* of the time “the end justifies the means” in dating. *home wrecking is never OK!
3. Never feel guilty about getting what you want.
4. Always rejoice in your victories.
5. Don’t get too attached to quickly, even if you have to date 3 + men at a time.
6. If you are dating 3+ at a time, don’t let the participants know.
7. Do judge a book by it’s cover, at first! Then add up all the other positives and negatives.
8. Do put in all the work necessary to make a relationship work, once you choose it.
9. Don’t act or feel insecure - it’s unflattering, and if you begin to feel this way spend 10 mins analyzing why, and then never think about it again, just move on.
10. Never settle, not even for one night or five minutes.
Luxe For Less - Managing Margins Down
Fashion Deflation
The recession is prompting clothing makers and retailers to lower prices.
There's some good news for shoppers amid the economic gloom: Lower clothing prices are coming soon, and not just for sale items. Mainstream brands such as Lacoste and Coach plan to cut retail prices as much as 30% on their fall offerings.
The reason: Fashion producers are trying to anticipate consumers' tighter budgets and avoid last year's drastic markdowns, which can undercut a brand's perceived strength. "The 70% discounts we saw during the holiday season are risky not just for brand integrity but brand equity," says Erwan Rambourg, luxury and sporting goods analyst at HSBC.
As a defensive action, clothing makers are tightening belts, making do with lower profit margins and passing along the cuts to consumers in the form of lower retail prices.
OK...so mid level brands are lowering their margins, which is great for consumers, but what about luxury brands?
It's highly unlikely that you will see these reductions at true luxury players such as Louis Vuitton and Cartier. "These brands offer classics, and if Cartier doesn't sell one of its watches today, they can still sell it six months from now," notes Rambourg.
Roger Kowall, owner of Ohio-based men's boutique Cuffs, says suppliers such as Hermès, Loro Piana and Brioni have maintained their prices for the fall. Burberry and Bally also say prices will remain steady.
"Luxury is all about perceived value," Rambourg observes. "If you lower prices you take away that 'wow' effect, which is what defines luxury."
While luxury may be all about perceived value, I have to differ with Mr. Rambourg on the price reductions on luxury goods.
While price reductions my not be published, I know that you can walk into any Cartier store in the US and get an immediate reduction on a Cartier watch. These stores desperately need to move product and manage their cash flow.
Perhaps a one of a kind piece of jewelry will never be discounted, but a stock item will be discounted 10-20%. I wouldn't be surprised if you can also get a discount on the Cartier "Love Bracelet"...although who would buy one new when you purchase one pre-owned at a discount.
Even with brick and mortar stores lowering margins, internet businesses, will continue to be the best places to shop, because you can shop at your own convenience from your own home, not be pressured by sales staff to make a purchase and avoid ridiculous retail markups.
This is what I'm liking now online. I don't need a branded item for the "wow" effect.Black Onyx and Diamond Earrings from Beladora2.com $395
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Vintage Value Venture - Because I Didn't Get Any AIG Bonus Bucks
Two of the companies owe more than $100 million in taxes, said Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight.
Altogether, the 13 companies owed the government more than $220 million in unpaid taxes, he said.
No wonder we had the largest weekly drop in the dollar since 1985.
Thank God for Vintage...because I'm assuming that you didn't get government backed bonus bucks this year either.
OK, so it's not Roland Mouret....but I like the Mad Men 1950's vibe and detail. Plus the emphasis on the shoulders fits with everything shown this year at New York Fashion Week.
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Rhonda Faber Green Sapphire and Diamond Earrings from Beladora.com $3250
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Sapphire and Diamond Ring from Beladora.com $1950
Savvy Shopping - Going Green For Spring
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Vintage Jade Ring from Beladora.com in 22K Gold $1850
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Citrine, Adventurine and Emerald Earrings from Beladora.com in 18K $1550
Thursday, March 19, 2009
The Dukes With News You Can Use
Here's LA fashion icon and total tech geek, Kristopher Dukes, talking about how to protect yourself online.
Watch!
For The Boys - Dressed Up Denim NY and Paris Style
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Model Lives - Nico and Gisele
Glamazon and all around girl next door....except with legs that go from here to forever and the hottest quarterback for a husband.
Aside from the glamour job making her a gazillionaire, Gisele seems to live a rather normal life including hanging out at the park with Tom Brady's son and meeting friends at Casa Vega in the Valley.
How much difference 5 decades make.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
We Make Plans and God Laughs
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