the essential
this site is dedicated to the essentials of fashion...and to my little obsessions in life...Fashion
November 09, 2009
paris street fashion.
November 03, 2009
glamour.
i often think about when things changed. i want these times back. i want women to look amazing and glamorous. everything old is becoming new again.
October 19, 2009
street style.
i am really wanting to post some street style pictures on the blog. i would love it. so if you have any that you would like to submit please send them to me at jetsetter831@hotmail.com....
October 09, 2009
a day in the life of...
Holli Rogers, Net-a-Porter’s Buying Director
As luxury fashion has begun to embrace clicks over bricks, Net-a-Porter has become one of the industry’s most important retailers. What that means for buying director Holli Rogers is a month of extra busy days, where meetings and buying appointments fill in the gaps between shows. Let’s just say there isn’t much time for leisurely lunches at Café de Flore. Here’s what Holli did yesterday.
October 7, 2009
8 a.m. I thought about going for a run around the Tuileries but realized I had too many orders to review. I got off to a late start after the Fendi party last night. Pixie Lott performed; she’s got such a great voice. Prince was in the house. Sadly, he didn’t sing.
9 a.m. A quick agenda meeting with our online editor Mo White to discuss new trends for spring.
9:30 a.m. The RM by Roland Mouret show is about to take place at the lovely Musée de l’Homme. Those stairs are treacherous in heels, but Roland is worth it. We watched Christian Louboutin leaving on his scooter, dodging traffic. Not only do we love his shoes, but also his love of life.
10:30 a.m. A walk-through with the Oscar de la Renta crew. It’s always great to see the team in Europe and hang out in their fabulous apartment overlooking the Eiffel Tower. Seeing Karl [Monge, VP of international sales] in his bow tie is always a good start to the day!
12 p.m. Time for a quick catch-up with Jason, our shoe buyer, to discuss possible new brands and to grab a snack to get me through the long day still to unfold.
12:30 p.m. At the Paul & Joe show. It’s always great fun and given that Emmanuelle Alt styles it, it’s got a cool vibe.
2 p.m. A meeting with NewBark. We love these girls and their slick comfy shoes. They’re the new shoe revolution. They will change your life.
3 p.m. YSL walk-through. It’s exciting editing the best pieces and selecting exclusive styles for the site.
4:30 p.m. At the Miu Miu show in the grand venue on Avenue Foch. I do wish this was my Paris home! They always creatively adapt the interior to change the mood of the room. The wall projections are very cool.
6 p.m. In the car en route across town to the Stella McCartney showroom, I view orders, check e-mails, and reshuffle the diary for the next few days. We have six members of the team in Paris so it takes serious coordination to squeeze everything in.
6:30 p.m. We finally arrive in the Marais at Stella. This collection is about ease and fun—a great camouflage print juxtaposed with a pretty floral group. The Birkenstock-style heels are also super cool.
7:30 p.m. I grab a quick drink with the team. Thankfully, our driver is equipped with umbrellas as a torrential downpour ensues. My rubber-soled Camilla Skovgaard heels are the perfect foil.
9 p.m. John Galliano is in the 13th arrondissement at an old warehouse. He’s back to form. What a spectacular show! It really offset all the austere collections that we’ve seen this past week, plus we got to walk out with Prince. What a way to end the fashion whirlwind!
10 p.m. Rushed back to hotel to change for an informal dinner with the Stella crew.
12 a.m. Time to sleep and get myself organized in preparation for yet another action-packed day tomorrow!
From Style File Blog
As luxury fashion has begun to embrace clicks over bricks, Net-a-Porter has become one of the industry’s most important retailers. What that means for buying director Holli Rogers is a month of extra busy days, where meetings and buying appointments fill in the gaps between shows. Let’s just say there isn’t much time for leisurely lunches at Café de Flore. Here’s what Holli did yesterday.
October 7, 2009
8 a.m. I thought about going for a run around the Tuileries but realized I had too many orders to review. I got off to a late start after the Fendi party last night. Pixie Lott performed; she’s got such a great voice. Prince was in the house. Sadly, he didn’t sing.
9 a.m. A quick agenda meeting with our online editor Mo White to discuss new trends for spring.
9:30 a.m. The RM by Roland Mouret show is about to take place at the lovely Musée de l’Homme. Those stairs are treacherous in heels, but Roland is worth it. We watched Christian Louboutin leaving on his scooter, dodging traffic. Not only do we love his shoes, but also his love of life.
10:30 a.m. A walk-through with the Oscar de la Renta crew. It’s always great to see the team in Europe and hang out in their fabulous apartment overlooking the Eiffel Tower. Seeing Karl [Monge, VP of international sales] in his bow tie is always a good start to the day!
12 p.m. Time for a quick catch-up with Jason, our shoe buyer, to discuss possible new brands and to grab a snack to get me through the long day still to unfold.
12:30 p.m. At the Paul & Joe show. It’s always great fun and given that Emmanuelle Alt styles it, it’s got a cool vibe.
2 p.m. A meeting with NewBark. We love these girls and their slick comfy shoes. They’re the new shoe revolution. They will change your life.
3 p.m. YSL walk-through. It’s exciting editing the best pieces and selecting exclusive styles for the site.
4:30 p.m. At the Miu Miu show in the grand venue on Avenue Foch. I do wish this was my Paris home! They always creatively adapt the interior to change the mood of the room. The wall projections are very cool.
6 p.m. In the car en route across town to the Stella McCartney showroom, I view orders, check e-mails, and reshuffle the diary for the next few days. We have six members of the team in Paris so it takes serious coordination to squeeze everything in.
6:30 p.m. We finally arrive in the Marais at Stella. This collection is about ease and fun—a great camouflage print juxtaposed with a pretty floral group. The Birkenstock-style heels are also super cool.
7:30 p.m. I grab a quick drink with the team. Thankfully, our driver is equipped with umbrellas as a torrential downpour ensues. My rubber-soled Camilla Skovgaard heels are the perfect foil.
9 p.m. John Galliano is in the 13th arrondissement at an old warehouse. He’s back to form. What a spectacular show! It really offset all the austere collections that we’ve seen this past week, plus we got to walk out with Prince. What a way to end the fashion whirlwind!
10 p.m. Rushed back to hotel to change for an informal dinner with the Stella crew.
12 a.m. Time to sleep and get myself organized in preparation for yet another action-packed day tomorrow!
From Style File Blog
September 20, 2009
all about eve.
when i was younger i was obsessed with eve salvail. she had a shaved head with a dragon tattoo and always walked the gaultier shows. i was so excited to find out she is still around. she djs and does some modeling still.
check out her website at: http://www.djevalicious.com/
check out her website at: http://www.djevalicious.com/
September 10, 2009
helmut lang spring 2010
my favorite collection so far this fashion week. love it.
42 Photos: View as Gallery | View as Slideshow
August 27, 2009
i adore miriam ponsa.
when we went to barcelona a few years ago, our friends that we stayed with lived a couple of alleys away from one of the most amazing stores i had ever seen. towards the end of our trip i went in and obsessed over all the clothes (and i bought 2 jackets). ever since then i have been following this amazing spanish designer.
check out her website at www.miriamponsa.com and if you are ever in barcelona go to her store at:
check out her website at www.miriamponsa.com and if you are ever in barcelona go to her store at:
August 12, 2009
alexander wang's gorgeous new website.
LOVE LOVE LOVE alexander wang's new website. tasha tilberg is so amazing. the clothes are amazing. the hair is amazing. everything = amazing.
August 09, 2009
can't get over the balmain.
July 25, 2009
lovely.
i just found a layout from the summer 2009 issue of boho magazine and have become completely obsessed with phillip lim's spring 2009 collection. in particular the hairstyle: a side bun. absolutely love it! and love the collection as well. phillip lim is a genius.
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July 19, 2009
favorite pictures.
these are my favorite pictures from the monochrome magazine blog right now...absolutely love this website....
http://www.monochromemagazine.com/blog/
p.s. i never get tired of seeing the paris voguettes. they are my heroes.
