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Closet Construction.

Making a list for Christmas is really no different from what I go through every season when Fashion Week rears its gorgeous head.

I delightfully go to Style.com and watch the slide show images of each designer I covet and make mental and yes literal notes of what I would choose and fill my closet with.

A girl can dream right?On a side note, for this Holiday season if your budget is tight, find things you would love to buy for your loved ones and wrap them as promises for when times are not as tough. The thoughtfulness is the same whether it is physically there or not and it gives you a goal and the receiver something to look forward to.

Christmas in (fill in the month) perhaps?

Back to the point, I am compiling a style collage for my work with Kimberly Ovitz, an amazing designer that if you don’t know you need to and thus began my “LOVE list” for the Ready-to-Wear Spring 2011 collections.

If money were no object, I would construct a closet and fill it with these styles and then add to it for each new season from now till forever.

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So while I sit here staring out the window at a very dreary and cold day, my thoughts go to Springtime when the world warms up and our closets turn over and welcome back some color.

This is a list of my favorite styles coming hopefully to a boutique near you for Spring 2011. (February/March delivery.) Remember these choices are not necessarily my favorite designers but merely my Musts & Loves.

Luella says…Runway to Reality?

(all photos SOURCED from: www.style.com)

Designer: Vionnet

Designer: Miu Miu

Designer: Chloe

Designer: Rag & Bone

Designer: Ports 1961

Designer: Marchesa

Designer: YSL

Designer: Lanvin

Designer: Jill Stuart

Designer: Alberta Ferretti

Designer: Willow

Designer: Kimberly Ovitz

Designer: Preen

Designer: Diane Von Furstenberg

Designer: Alexander Wang

Designer: Donna Karan

Designer: Collette Dinnigan

Designer: Phillip Lim

Which style is your favorite? What personal projects do you love to do during the year?

I actually would love to know what you think , so VOTE in the comments section below.

Japanese Vogue editor: fashion rogue (guardian.co.uk)
Yigal Azrouël Is Paris Bound (style.com)
Fashion is Never Bottomless (vivanista.com)

Tags: Alberta Ferretti, Alexander Wang, Arts, BUSINESS, CHLOE, Christmas, Closet, Collette Dinnigan, Design, Designer, Diane Von Furstenberg, Donna Karan, FASHION, fashion week, Jill Stuart, Kimberly Ovitz, Lanvin, LOVE, Marchesa, Miu Miu, Phillip Lim, Ports 1961, Preen, Rag & Bone, Style.com, Vionnet, Willow, YSL

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Categories La Mode . Fashion, La Vie . Life

You Will Always Have Paris.

1 Dec

In February of 2005, I went to Paris to work Fashion Week at the WHO’S NEXT show. I had studied French from 7th grade through college so I was beyond ecstatic to be able to travel to the City of Light.

Most of my time was spent at Le Porte de Versailles where the shows were being held but I did venture out to see La Tour Eiffel, Brasserie Lipp, Café de Flore, Sacré-Coeur, La Seine & Notre Dame to name a few. To be honest, my favorite part was a two hour stroll looking for a specific restaurant I could never find. Paris was the most peaceful city I have ever visited. So still and quiet yet so rich in culture.

I can still remember thinking how lucky I was to be a relatively small town girl, working for a Danish fashion designer flying on business from Copenhagen to Paris. Good times, great memories.

Paris was perfect, or parfait as they say en Français.

I woke up each morning, grabbed le petit déjeuner on my way to the Métro, worked the show and then finished the evening eating oysters from Provence and drinking delicious wine I will never remember the name of.

In retrospect, I would have loved to JUST be a tourist but I got the opportunity to live the culture instead of just visit it. For that, I will be eternally grateful.

Below are some amazing vintage Parisian finds from Etsy meant to remind you of one of the most amazing cities in the world.

Luella says…Paris, Je t’aime.

Gorgeous linen backed Art Deco ORIGINAL 1921 ad for the Au Printemps store in Paris

Fabulous Antique Ornate French Pier Mirror Gesso Carvings

Vintage Handmade Heirloom clay tea set

Antique DAHER TIN PLATE

Romantic Country French Antique Sofa With Carvings 1900’s France

Vintage French Continental Princess rotary phone

Large French Silver Metal Swag Brooch Signed

Muslin Ribbon – French Flourish

Antique Silver Tray Oval French Chic

Antique French Carved Bergere Chair

Hand Picked French Lavender (lavande)

Vintage French Carved Hand Painted Chest With Marble Top Paris Chic

Paris Opera Glasses

Crystal Light Bulb Cover

If you haven’t been to Paris, save up your pennies and go.

It truly is a season-less city. Paris in the Summer or Paris in the Winter doesn’t detract from all its splendor.

5 Things to do After You’ve Seen Everything Else in Paris (travelinsurance.org)
Paris, eternally Paris – Paris, France (travelpod.com)
Paris Fashion Week Street Style (PHOTOS, POLL) (huffingtonpost.com)

Tags: 2005, Art Deco, Brasserie Lipp, Café de Flore, City of Light, Copenhagen, Eiffel Tower, Etsy, FASHION, fashion week, France, JOB, La Seine, Le Tour Eiffel, Notre Dame, Paris, Porte de Versailles, Printemps, Provence, Sacre Coeur, Seine, Travel and Tourism, Vogue, Who's Next

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Categories La Mode . Fashion, La Vie . Life, Travel

Fall into Flats.

8 Oct

“They are amazing, but can you walk in them?”

Fashion + Function = Flats. It really is that simple. I am happy to report a lot of the major designers went with flats on the runway for Spring 2011. The two worlds of chic and comfortability are finally getting closer. (yay!!!)

As with everything; if you do it right, it doesn’t matter anyway. I won’t quote Christina Aguilera here, but I am going to tweak her message a bit. Ladies, you are beautiful no matter what size heel you wear. Change it up a bit. Give your aching feet a rest. Throw in a day or two of wearing the perfect pair of flats and if you get a fashion conscience, tell yourself you’re channelling Audrey Hepburn. 🙂

Luella says… Put your Feet on the Ground

: Jeffrey Campbell Feather Flats – (STEAL)

DSW Cobalt Bow Flats - (STEAL)

Butter Burgundy Flat - (REALITY)

Urban Outfitters Cooperative Heather Grey T-Strap - (STEAL)

Mulberry Sweet T-Strap Maryjane - (DREAMING)

Pour La Victoire Denim Bow - (REALITY)

House of Harlow 1960 - (STEAL)

Delman Art Deco Flats - (REALITY)

Melissa Campana - (STEAL)

: Anthropologie Pixie Hollow Flats – (REALITY)

: Charlotte Russe Copper Bow Flats – (STEAL)

: Madras by APC – (REALITY)

: Chinese Laundry Yellow Flat – (STEAL)

: Marni Copper Bow Flats – (REALITY)

: All Black Feather flats – (STEAL)

: Steve Madden Kinnetic Flats – (STEAL)

: Vivienne Westwood – (REALITY)

: ME TOO Lilyana Flats – (STEAL)

: Apepazza Boucle Flat – (STEAL)

: Gucci for DSW – (REALITY)

: Corso Como Flats – (STEAL)

: Miu Miu Bone/Nude Flats – (DREAMING)

: Asos Triple Bows – (STEAL)

: Asos Black Point Tip Flats – (STEAL)

: Kelsi Dagger Cognac Lace-up Flat (STEAL)

: Y-3 Side Strap Flat – (STEAL)

: Top Shop Studded Bow Flats – (STEAL)

: Asos Oxford Flats – (REALITY)

: Anthropologie Coachwhip Skimmers – (REALITY)

: Fausta Moretti Two-Toned Flats – (STEAL)

What Would Audrey Hepburn Wear? These 3 Little Black Dresses. (shefinds.com)
Top 5 Shoe Trends for Fall 2010 (collegefashion.net)
Harpers Bazaar: The Return of Kitten Heels (harpersbazaar.com)
Ballet Flats: The Perfect Shoe For Now And Later (shefinds.com)

Tags: Anthropologie, Asos, Audrey Hepburn, Butter, Corso Como, Delman, Design, DESIGNERS, FASHION, fashion week, Fausta Moretti, Flats, House of Harlow, Jeffrey Campbell, Kelsi Dagger, Marni, Miu Miu, Mulberry, Pour la Victoire, Runway, Shoes, Steve Madden, TOPSHOP, Urban Outfitters, Vivienne Westwood, Y-3

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Categories La Mode . Fashion

Nadine in New York.

22 Sep

I am missing New York fashion market week for the first time in 8 years. It feels very strange to not look forward to enjoying the onset of Fall weather and being able to finally wear the items I have been patiently saving all Summer. (Although, if you live in Southern California, you know I should have been wearing them these past two months when it has been overcast and 60 degrees.)

I digress, my great friend and hairstylist Nadine went on a last-minute trip to NYC this past weekend with her cute fiancé. Besides telling her to have a wonderful time and visit some of my favorite restaurants, I gave her strict instructions. Shop around and take some quick Polaroid shots of your LOVE items so I can post them here as Nadine in New York.

Nadine’s choices inspired me and I spent my afternoon diving into the design houses of YSL, Chloe & Martin Grant’s Autumn/Winter 2010 collections on Style.com. I then took the liberty of choosing some of my own LOVE items to share.

Enjoy the essence of Ready to Wear.

MARTIN GRANT is an Australian born designer