Diapers Rule!

Yep. You read correctly... diapers rule. Well, they're ruling the runways at least. And maybe when I say diaper I really mean these shorts that kinda look like a slightly more flattering version of adult diapers.

If I was a really dedicated blogger I'd go buy a pair of Depends and model them for you for a compare and contrast. It's bad enough googling "women's adult diaper" You see some freaky stuff.

Anyway- see what I mean....

 (Dolce & Gabbana)

 (Dolce & Gabbana) 

 (Dolce & Gabbana)

(Jason Wu)

 (Balenciaga)

(Balenciaga)

(Prada)

(Marc by Marc Jacobs)

(I'm Just Sayin...)

Friday Frocks | Vera Wang Mobile Showcase

Guess what ladies...this weekend only, White by Vera Wang will be going mobile!! This exclusive showcase will be on move in Manhattan districts and neighborhoods from midtown to downtown, including Times Square, Bryant Park, Union Square, Rockefeller Center and Columbus Circle. Hurry out now and see the gorgeous bridal and bridesmaid dresses from the Fall 2011 collection!

Once you spot the truck, be sure to tweet a picture to @davidsbridal with #WVWinyourcity for a chance to win a $200 gift certificate to David's Bridal. Two gift certificates will be given away each day!

Enjoy!!

Friday Frocks | All Things Glitter & Glitz | Wedding Dresses

Happy Friday!! I wanted to share with all of you the Elie Saab collection of amazingly gorgeous glitter & glitz wedding dresses! The nude and blush pink hues pair perfectly with all the sparkles. Aren't they stunning?!

xo

Forever 21 for Hello Kitty

Forever 21 and Sanrio collaborated to came up with a limited-edition Hello Kitty collection. The Forever 21 for Hello Kitty Collection includes women’s apparel, intimates, hosiery, jewelry and accessories and will be available on November 18.








Photo Source: nitrolicious.com

Jack Vartanian handcuff bracelet

Will someone please handcuff me in this 18k rose gold (with diamonds) Jack Vartanian bracelet? I just came across this amazing jeweler as I was flipping through marie claire's September 2011 issue (pg 102) while the door simultaneously knocked at Who What Wear. The mailman coincidently gave me an informational packet from the very jeweler! True story. Perhaps a sign from the fashion gods? Well, with a price tag of $10,200.00, I think not.

Everyone from Rachel Zoe to Giselle Bündchen wear his pieces, as mentioned on his website, here.

Rachel Zoe in a Jack Vartanian handcuff bracelet -- so major.

GaGa Hepburn

photos via fashiongonerogue

Channeling her inner Holly Golightly a la "Breakfast at Tiffany's," Lady Gaga dons a black crepe peplum dress from the Moschino Fall 2011 collection, a Ferragamo clutch, Fendi sunglasses, black opera gloves & lots of diamonds. I'd say Audrey Hepburn would be proud, as she looks chic beyond words. Where? at the iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Vegas.

Runway Report: Balenciaga Spring 2012--Broad Shoulders & Collapsing Benches!

After Milan...comes Paris Fashion Week-Spring 2012

Balenciaga Spring 2012

Designer Nicolas Ghesquière showed his latest collection for the famed House of Balenciaga in Paris today. According to some attendees, several of the audience benches collapsed--yes COLLAPSED--as people were taking their seats. Then, a voice came through the loudspeaker telling everyone to just "Stand Up".

Salma Hayek, at the Balenciaga Spring 2012 Show, sporting a bandage over her torn ligament (not from the collapsing benches!)

So, yes, that's how everyone got to see the newest collection, even A-List front-row celebs like Salma Hayek and Catherine Deneuve and yes, Anna Wintour was standing too! What did they see? Lots of Cristobal Balenciaga-esque shapes but modernized for 2012. Structurally sturdy yet still floaty skirts, dresses and architectural jackets...

Balenciaga Spring 2012

Bright bold colors--navy, magenta, gold, brick red, bronze, and prints--both geometric and Art-inspired. Shoulders: Out to THERE! Sloping at times. The big bold tops were perfectly matched with slimmer above-the-ankle "cigarette" pants that looked effortless and oh-so-chic.

Balenciaga Spring 2012

Easy-breezy asymmetrical tops. Contrast patch pocket details that if any other designer did them, would look almost "Fashion-School Amateur" but Ghesquiere knows how to make it all look Ultra Luxe Sporty.

Balenciaga Spring 2012

Cristobal Balenciaga 1967, Sik Gazar One Seam Gown with Matching Hat

The final dresses, in all the color-and-print-blocking glory, as well as with all those stunning sequins are sure to end up in all the top fashion magazine editorials. And then there were those hats: A major nod to the House's founding couturier for sure.

Click Below for the Full Runway Video of Balenciaga Spring 2012:

All Things Glitter & Glitz | Wedding Cakes

Hi all! I just had to share these absolutely gorgeous wedding cakes for our glitter inspiration week! What do you think? Not only are they super shimmery and sparkly, but they also look very elegant and chic.  I bet they are delicious as well! I love all the cakes, but especially the ones with the crystal embellishments. How pretty! Which is your favorite?

Details:

1. Cake Studio Cafe

2. Tiers of Joy

3. Cupcakes Couture

4.Bobbette and Belle

5. The Butter End

Enjoy!

Scarlett Johansson Milan Fashion Week

Dolce & Gabbana makeup spokesperson, Scarlett Johansson, attended the brands Spring 2012 runway show at Milan Fashio Week. She sported two fashionable looks: a blush, sleeveless lace dress from the line with Dolce & Gabbana pumps and handbag and a corseted LBD and snakeskin pumps.

little black maxi

photo courtesy of stockholmstreetstyle

Rachel Zoe is equal parts chic & effortless in this all-black outfit.

Happy New Year!

ShoeGirl = JewGirl and tonight begins the jew year Jewish new year! So shana tova to my fellow tribesmen!
Here's to a better year than last and to continued health, happiness, and high ass heels!
Thank you guys for your support- especially lately :)

Before I go, I'd like to leave you with a super informative video about the holiday and it's meaning...

Jeeze. That dude is creepy.

See you in a few days! XOX
Loveeeeee, 

Nick Verreos Hosts "Project Style: Antelope Valley" LIVE Style Off--The Recap!!!

The Antelope Valley BRINGS IT!!!!

Nick and His ManBag: Nick Verreos Arrives at The Antelope Valley Mall, Palmdale California

Last weekend was my final Hosting of the "Project Style" Live Style Off events. I've been EVERYWHERE and have met SO many amazing Top Trendsetters--from all over Southern California as well as West Virginia! And not to mention: I've had a BLAST meeting all the fans, families and yes, some future "Project Style" competitors (They should really think of coming up with a "Mini-Me" Project Style for 12 and under!). But I digress, this time, I was off to the Antelope Valley Mall, in Palmdale to host "Project Style: Antelope Valley"--the Live Style Off.

Who's That Boy: Nick Verreos, Hosting Project Style: Antelope Valley

The weather was gorgeous naturally, as I drove about 6o miles north of Los Angeles toward the Mojave Desert. I arrived and got to see the wonderful signage/posters they had throughout the fabulous Antelope Valley Mall, as well as...

They even framed a photo of me in their "Guest Services" kiosk. I felt, well, VERY Special! (I "Heart" Antelope Valley Mall!)

Nick Verreos with a future "Project Style"Top Trendsetter--LOVE the knee-high sneakers and multi-colored printed top! Ten out of Ten "Nick Points"

My Palmdale "Posse": Nick Verreos with fans of Karla Deleon (and me now!!)

As always, the rules for the "Project Style" Live Style Off were simple: In the past five months, Antelope Valley's "Most Fashion-Savvy" went on shoptopia.com, submitted videos, and were voted as Finalists of their "rounds" and made it to this Live Style Off. I gave them each $200 Antelope Valley Mall Gift Cards and ONE HOUR to go shopping for a complete new look. They had to shop, style and dress themselves and showcase the results LIVE on the Stage in front of a panel of expert judges from the Antelope Valley Mall--for a chance to win a $1,000 Gift Card!!!

The Top Five Trendsetters (Left to right) Zoe April Stotz, Amanda Beard (she couldn't be there so her lovely sister modeled and shopped for her), Kimberly Backe, Frank Nadolny, and Karla Deleon--Here they are after they've gone shopping and styled their outfits, getting ready for the live Style Off, in front of A LOT of people:

Finalist Karla Deleon modeling her faux fur vest, blue blouse, shorts, floppy hat, tights and wedge heels, Project Style: Antelope Valley Mall Live Style Off

The Top Two Were:

The Boy: Our one male Finalist, 14-year-old Frank Nadolny--I think Frank ROCKED his style--he mixed his love of skateboarding, street and music into his look. I also liked all the colors and polished sense of sporty style. Frank had a bunch of fans in the audience--including his FAB family--but in addition, there were some Cheerleaders from his High School that even did a Cheer for him and Project Style (scroll down to the end of the blog to see the VIDEO!).

Kimberly Backe: I dubbed her "Mini Katy Perry" because she looked just like her! She chose a very fashion-savvy-meets-young style for her Live Style Off, combining directional elements as well as traditional Southern California style.

And The Winner Was...Kimberly!!! But let me tell you, Frank was a very close second! And like I said to ALL our Finalists--they are all Winners! I was so excited to see how the Antelope Valley Finalists really BROUGHT IT, in terms of all the eclectic and very diverse styles and especially how AMAZING the audience in the Mall was! I have to say: Antelope Valley ROCKS!!! Hope to see you Next Year!!!!

Click below to watch the HHS Cheerleaders do a little cheer for Frank:

Runway Report: Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2012

Nonna Chic

Farmer's Market Goes Couture: Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2012

Spring 2012 Milan Fashion Week just ended and one of the highlights was of course, the Dolce & Gabbana Show. As you know, D&G is finito, done. And with that, naturally there was lots of editorial, buyer and press interest on what designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana would show for Spring 2012. Here's a given: We know that Dolce & Gabbana really know how to play with a theme. They pick one and run with it. They might be holding a Campari with Soda as their running...but they're running nonetheless. You MUST watch the video (Below after the photos) to get the whole effect of the show. Let's just say that only Dolce & Gabbana could create a theme that could only be referred to as "Grandma Chic" or Nonna Chic!

Grandma's Here...And She's Looking for Cocktails: Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2012

For Spring 2012, they showed lots of printed EVERYTHING--from bra tops, pleated dirndl skirts, rompers, swimsuits, and Ladies-Who-Lunch sheath dresses and suits. There was also lots of heavy applique lace...

Plastic skirts, suits and even coats, Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2012

Lace and even POM POMS, Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2012

Sequin Ragazze: Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2012

And of course, LOTS of sequins, in every variety--from heavy be-jeweled ones to cluttered multi-colored ones. Sequins and LOTS of them, are a HUGE Spring 2012 Trend and they were right there! Front Row and Center! The accessories were also the Stars. Take a look at the crochet, lace and plastic pumps. No really, take a look, because the FIERCEST of Fashionistas will be, no doubt, wearing them next Spring/Summer:

Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2012

And of course, there were the purses. I have a feeling that Domenico and Stefano sent their Design Assistants to peruse a whole lot of "vintage"/second-hand stores from New Jersey to Wisconsin--to find "inspiration" in these purses. They are so "old School" Church Lady"/Grandma, all that she's missing is her mini-bible from 1963:

Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2012

Click Below for the Full Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2012 Runway Show: