Rita Wilson... stop.

  

For the most part, I thought the Emmy's fashion was pretty ho-hum this year. I didn't catch the awards show Sunday evening (sorry, I'm all HBO that night), but did about 30 seconds of extensive research post airing. Did Hollywood stylists fall asleep for the week before? Where was all the drama? The only person I could come up with that looked at all fashion forward was Australian actress Rose Byrne and Julianna Margulies in L'Wren Scott. Bryne's Gucci dress is modern (love the gold hardware) yet not weird or too promy; the accessories are just right.The hair did feel a tad big, but her dress fits well; she looks likes she's wearing it, not the other way around. Anna Paquin's Alexander McQueen and Rita Wilson dripping in Prada (see below) are fine examples of girl hijacked by dress.


Rita Wilson with Tom 

And then there's Betty White...

Ken & Julie...

Ken Downing

... Not Ken and Barbie. Although I am trying to find an outfit so that I do like Barbie when I have my picture taken with Ken Downing, the fabulous fashion director for Neiman Marcus. He is at our store today for a private fashion show and event with a few lucky ladies. I'm looking forward to two things:

the fashion show 
&
his hair 

Having him in store is like having a fashion celebrity in the mix. Ken is engaging and knows our product so well. Seeing what he does with our merchandise for the fashion show is always inspiring for styling with clients in the future.

Pictures tomorrow! I'm hoping to get a picture with him for my blog... here's Ken on Spring 2010...

Fashion's Night Out Beyond New York

      










The second Fashion's Night Out, started by Anna Wintour and the CFDA, hits Paris Sept. 7 and our own Birmingham, Troy and Grand Rapids Sept. 10. Boutiques and brands across the globe will join in the festivities that night to support the fashion economy and create a special experience for fashion savvy shoppers.

Read more about the international experience here:

Fashion's Night Out Beyond New York - Retail Store and Industry News - WWD.com

ALT Monday

I've decided that every Monday should start with Andre Leon Talley. His larger-than-life take on the world is more energizing than any cup of coffee or morning jog. If a giant black man in a cape doesn't inspire you to get your day going - what will? It only makes sense that I should acquire an autographed picture of him for this weekly tribute.

A few titles to his name:
45th in Out Magazine's "50 Most Powerful Gay Men and Women in America"
Editor-at-large for Vogue magazine
Judge on America's Next Top Model
BFF to aspiring fashion designers
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I'm off to Vegas for the weekend!

It will be a dirty, delicious weekend spent shopping, drinking and carousing with friends. Full details when I get back!