The LBD Exhibit at The Manhattan Vintage Show

Fashion is everywhere...

I was walking to my boot camp workout yesterday when this window display caught my eye. It's for Artistic Tile in NYC. I think it's phenomenal, maybe we'll see something like it on the runway this Fashion Week coming up (Feb 11th-18th).

One window display showed female attire.

And the other window, very appropriately displayed male attire.

It's beautiful Art.

Enid P.

We are going to Manhattan...

we are going to the Vintage Show... to see a slew of vintage clothes on Feb 6th.....


I can't believe that I didn't know about The Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show and I'm anticipating it being lots of fun. Don't forget to bring some snacks. Even though food is the last thing on my mind when I'm shopping.
FEBRUARY 5TH & 6TH, 2010


MANHATTAN VINTAGE CLOTHING AND ANTIQUE TEXTILE SHOW AND SALE

Friday, February 5th - 1:00 PM TO 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 6th - 11:00 AM TO 6:00 PM
Metropolitan Pavilion 125 West 18th Street (Between 6th & 7th Aves)
Admission $ 20.00

Have lots of fun and please let me know about any kool finds.

Enid P.


P.S. Thank you Bridgette for giving me this gift.

I would have called it Taupe Plus

But hey Chanel did not call me for my opinion.....LOL





Either way the result ends up being the same. This is a beautiful color nail polish.

Thank you Coco Chanel once again!!

Enid P.

Chuck Taylor Knee High

I think that Converse is doing a great job in adapting to the market. This season knee high boots have been all the rage (I still haven't found an affordable pair that I love... Please send me links if you know of any under $160). Therefore, Converse came up with these....

I love them and they are only $65.

Enid P. "Dare to Dream"

Irina from Project Runway

The spread on Marie Claire's for Irina from Project Runway is finally here on the Feb 2010 issue.

Q: What took so long? because not for nothing, but we already saw these designs months ago.

"So many women are afraid of the bitch word, but you've got to go for what you want. It's not going to be handed to you."

ON HEMPHILL: Shoes, $890, Barbara Bui; dress & hat, Irina Shabayeva.

ON SHABAYEVA: Top, $96, Kain; leggings, $265, Helmut Lang; shoes, $1095, Barbara Bui; scarf, Irina Shabayeva.

"I research everything on YouTube, like how to crochet a flower or knit a certain stitch. For my collection, I YouTube'd how to make hand-blocked felt hats, then made each one." -Irina

Shoes, $900, Krisvanassche; wrap, top, pants, hat & handbag, Irina Shabayeva.

"I wanted to send a message that it's OK to be a woman and be fragile, but it's also OK to have a layer of armor, because you need it." -Irina

"I wore this mask for Halloween. I like mystery and anonymity. It's the only way people won't be prejudiced when meeting you." -Irina

"I always want things to look luxe, so my biggest challenge was stretching the $9000 we'd been given to make it seem like I'd spent $20,000." -Irina

"I'm a big collector of interesting random items." -Irina
"I am fascinated with flight! Planes, birds, butterflies — I love the freedom that they symbolize." -Irina

"The workroom was always tense, but then Kalyn would come in all smiles, and I was like, 'I want to live in your world!' She gave me a sense of relief and hope." -Irina

ON HEMPHILL: Top, skirt & boots, Irina Shabayeva. ON SHABAYEVA: Top, $96, Kain; leggings, $265, Helmut Lang; necklace, $175, 3.1 Phillip Lim; bracelet, $48, Hayden-Harnett; ring, Shabayeva's own.

Enjoy the New Project Runway Season today, Jan 14th, 2010 because this is fashion and in the fashion world we are always ready for what's next.
photo credit: Perry Hagopian

Enid P. "Dare to Dream"

Happy Birthday Enid P.!!

Happy Birthday to me!!

Enid P.

... If you have no idea what to give me for my b-day get me anything Hello Kitty ...

Launch My Line

First, I have to say that Bravo messed up when they let go of Project Runway. I'm not sure what they are doing over there at Lifetime, I don't get it. But, I have questions, lots of questions... I wasn't satisfied with the judges... AT ALL.
I can't wait to see what's going to happen in this new season that's coming up on Jan 14th, 2010.

NOW, about Launch My Line. We are now on episode 5 and it's looking like a decent show. I'm not sure about this "expert" and designer duo thing, but I guess it was necessary, I don't know, you guys tell me...Is it necessary to have the "experts"?

My favorite collection so far is Kathy's, she is the jewelry designer.

Challenge 5: To create an avant-garde outfit, while making sure the designers are pushing the boundaries of fashion without crossing the line of good taste.

Challenge 4: The designers are taken to an art gallery to look for inspiration from nude subjects to create asymmetrical eveningwear.

Challenge 3: Contestants get up close and personal with exotic animals to draw inspiration for their next garment.

Challenge 2: A daytime look using colors and silhouettes that will set the trends for the upcoming season

Challenge 1: Create a signature piece for your collection.

Enid P. What's your favorite designer?