Dying.
I have started browsing the Gilt children’s section recently and discovered over the weekend that Phillip Lim designs a line for little girls.
Oh yes.
I don’t know that I am having a girl, and his line is totally out of my budget (even with Gilt pricing, the items shown here range from $24 – $110) but I had to share. Too cute!
All Photos: Gilt
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Lee Alexander McQueen. Portrait by Danny Roberts. Photo: Igor & André
We learned last week that the brilliant Lee Alexander McQueen died at the age of 40. It has since been confirmed that he hanged himself in his London apartment.
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You guys, I am so tired. If allowed, I would sleep 15 hours a night. I’m working long and busy days, arriving home between 7 and 8, at which point I tear off my clothes (adding them to the growing heap spilling from an open Gilt box in the corner of our bedroom) and climb into a robe and Uggs. I’m sleeping through my alarm in the morning and hunting for the cleanest pair of undies in the dirty laundry. I am eagerly awaiting the fabled second trimester energy surge.
This past weekend we met my good friend Hana and her boyfriend Jonathan for dinner in Yountville. We skipped Ad Hoc (didn’t like the menu) and ended up at Bouchon. We were seated late and the host brought us glasses of champagne as an apology. I inhaled it, a la Patsy from Ab Fab, before begrudgingly placing it on a credenza.
Never, ever go to the Napa Valley or surrounding areas if you cannot drink.
In any case, I nearly fell asleep at the table. We thought the restaurant was…just okay (Todd and I landed on 3.5/5). The interior was reminiscent of Balthazar so I felt like I was in NYC. The food was a bit heavy for my tastes, but, it’s French.
The next day we met with a college friend of Todd’s for brunch back in Yountville. He and his wife live in nearby St. Helena with their two young boys. Afterward we walked across the street to wait in line at Bouchon Bakery (I really wanted an epi baguette). Once inside I couldn’t resist, I bought croissants, little brownies, financiers and macarons. Can you believe that before a few days ago I had never had a traditional macaron?
They’re glorious!
So, naturally I decided that I must attempt to make them. I did a ton of research online, discovering that they are quite tempermental and difficult to make.
My experience confirmed this.
I won’t get into details, let’s just say it was a sad, wasted Sunday afternoon. And I was pissed the only project I mustered the energy for resulted in a mass of too flat/too fluffy cookies in the trash. I will try again, but at the moment I think macarons are totally lame.
In any case, as I said, I am exhausted, overworked and–cherry on the sundae–getting sick. I will likely be quiet this week. But, I hope you are all enjoying the more mild weather and Olympic festivities :-)
xo
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The winner of the City of Joy V-Day project giveaway is Adrienne!
I encourage all of you to visit the V-Day site and set up a donation, if your budget allows.
Congrats, Adrienne, please e-mail me me with specific details around your chosen donation.
xo
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Fashion week is well on its way. Don’t miss any of your favorite designers’ shows. You can find a complete A/W 2010 calendar here. On my must-view list: Vena Cava, Ports 1961, Jen Kao and Rachel Comey showed yesterday. Cynthia Steffe, Yigal Azrouël, Ruffian, Jason Wu, Rag & Bone and Doo.Ri are showing today. Over the weekend and into next week, I will keep my eye on United Bamboo, Peter Som, Prabal Gurung, Alexander Wang, Behnaz Sarafpour, Thakoon, Marc Jacobs, Rodarte, The Row, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Anna Sui and Proenza Schouler. Which shows are you looking forward to?
Also, check out this list of shows live-streaming on the web.
Now, this weekend, why don’t you…
What do you have penciled in for the weekend? I am signing off for the day. I have a hair appointment this morning, followed by my first prenatal visit! Afterward I have lunch planned with my mom, and then Todd and I have a dinner date with my friend Hana and her boyfriend Jonathan at Ad Hoc in Yountville. They are in from NYC (care of Philly) and we’re all super excited to try the restaurant.
As for Saturday and Sunday, I plan on taking it easy…lots of Pilates, maybe some cooking/baking, taking some photography for my new shop (more on that later), writing a AMQ memorial post and watching 80’s movies (a recent craving).
Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day weekend! And for those of you in the northeast, stay safe and warm!
And don’t forget, the deadline to enter the City of Joy giveaway is this Sunday night.
xo
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I literally just found this out when I got into the office, and I am still reeling. Such an immense talent and a huge, huge loss for the industry. Read more here, I will write a memorial post later.
Rest in peace, AM.
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I bought a pair of William Rast Sienna jeans the other day at Nordstrom. Of course, upon an image hunt, I’ve discovered that they are leggings. No matter, they are awesome. They don’t look like leggings (jeggings…shudder), they are so soft and comfortable, and I sized up to a 27 so I am hoping I can wear these through my entire pregnancy.
Have you bought a pair of jeans/leggings?
You know, I would be ashamed, but they are pretty fucking cute and even more comfy, so I got over it in about 2 seconds.
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Ryan of Pacing The Panic Room is currently working on a new maternity series (his first followed his wife Cole and was featured on American Apparel’s website). His new subject is Trish, a friend and first time mom. He chronicles her as she walks down a quiet street, each week passing by a different house and providing a short note to her baby “bean.” How adorable is that? It makes me wish I had insanely creative friends around to document my pregnancy!
All photos, Pacing The Panic Room.
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My dad has been busy scanning (and emailing) old photos, and he just sent me their original “brainstorming” of my potential name. They seemed to have leaned toward some popular names of the day (Jennifer, Eric) and some of my personal favorites (Caroline, Julian, Daniel). For either sex there were some namesake aunts and uncles (Kimberly, Timothy, Michael). My dad also considered naming me after him (Jonathan)–what is it with dudes wanting to name their boys after them?
Do you know what your “opposite sex” name was? I know my parents vetted down to Erik. And, for those of you who do not know, my name is not, in fact, Penny. It’s Kari Anne.
As for Todd and I, we haven’t really discussed names too thoroughly. I always dreamed of naming my kids after Beatles songs:
At the top of my list for a boy is Harrison (for George, naturally) but Todd has already vetoed it. BOO!
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Little Tavi (that sounds condescending, but I can’t help myself, and she is little) has spoken up in response to the bru ha ha surrounding the style bloggers v editors debate and Hatgate 2010.
On bloggers v editors…
Collaboration, not competition. Always!
On snooty journalists…
…I do expect that they’re professional, don’t jump to conclusions, and don’t decide that they know the truth to something they haven’t even asked about.
On unsolicited opinions about her parent’s decision making and her schooling…
…my parents and I are the ones who know my school’s absences policy, how my teachers feel about my missing school, and what my grades look like — not anyone else.
On her being too young to travel to shows…
…If we really want to bring it up, can we talk about models that travel without guardians?
On the Grazia editor who bitched about her hat…
…I’m going to New York on Saturday. I will be wearing some more hats. If you happen to be sitting behind me and you’d like to be able to see, just ask
She also quotes Roger Ebert, and is therefore awesome.
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