Found... the PERFECT shoe

For only $660.00, they can be yours!

Closed-toe slip-ons
Leather, Made in Italy

• Calf-skin leather
• Leather sole
• Cut-out detailing

Oh, CoSTUME NATIONAL...

Buzz... MAC, meet Ungaro.

"Our association with Ungaro is really exciting as we’ve supported Esteban for many years. He’s reflective of an attitude and movement for venerable fashion houses to reinvent their brands by employing new emerging talent, something that’s a core value of MAC," Creative Director, James Gager, stated.

"MAC’s a high/low fashion brand," Gager continued. "We follow equally couture and street culture, a sense of yin and yang is inherent to the brand and our customers – heavy-duty dramatic makeup alongside that which is girly, fresh and light. Following from our dramatic and outrageous collaboration with McQueen last year, we felt that Ungaro represented another side of MAC’s personality."

In my own (I hasten to add, humble) opinion, this is a side of MAC's "personality" I've been longing to see.

SEEN... Ryan Adams and The Cardinals// The Egg (new clips added 9/29)

Read the review here.

In Support of My Candidate...

For only $100 donation to the Nader Campaign, this beauty (signed by Ralph, himself) can be yours!

Ummm... I will not be buying one as I do not have $100 and because I already have his autograph, which I, ironically, got in Buffalo... but in support of Ralph, and as an ode to Ol' Buffalo, I have dutifully posted the information here- just incase any of you happen to be interested in purchasing one.

Per Nader Camp:

Before the NFL season kicked off three weeks ago, we here at the Nader Team decided that our mascot was going to be the American Buffalo.

And we designed a campaign shirt (pictured here) with the buffalo on the front.

Then, low and behold, we watched as the Buffalo Bills started their season 3 and 0.
And we said to ourselves -- this must have meaning.

We choose the Buffalo as our mascot.
The Buffalo Bills go 3 and 0.

And we're looking for a three way Presidential race.

Today's Fashionspiration: The Fafinettes, by Fafi

French artist, Fafi, blends graffiti and fine art in a way that is not only adorable, but worthy of adoration.








She has done a makeup line for MAC, and a line of bags for LeSportsac.



Read an interview with Fafi.

Random Interjection

From my sister: Anne, this Post Secret made me think of you.

And while I'm deviating:

Buzz... Too Thin For T.V.?

A topic too close to my heart. What do you think?
(Also, the one on the left is wearing my shoes.)


Stroup, 21, is 5-foot-8 but weighs 100 to 105 pounds while Grimes, 18, is 5-foot-3 and stands at a mere 90 pounds, Beverly Hills-based weight-management expert Dr. Joyce Peters estimates.

Found... sheer brilliance.

Jezebel

Purchased... LarkFEST

From Some Girls, this versatile American Apparel pullover.

A casual pullover in our lightweight Tri-Blend fabric.

-Tri-Blend (50% Polyester / 25% Cotton / 25% Rayon) construction

-Polyester retains shape and elasticity; Cotton lends both comfort and durability; addition of Rayon makes for a unique texture and drapes against the body for a slimming look

-Raglan stitch detail

-2 1/2" (6.35cm) cuffs and waistband

Seen... LarkFEST// Tom Morello

Because Tom Morello was just here, and because of last week's economic... happenings... this seems apropos... watch and get angry. Then, do something.

Seen... LARKFEST// The Bizarre

Seen... LARKFEST// The Bad

It should be noted that even though these ensembles have been labeled "bad," it does not follow that I do not love them.

Seen... LARKFEST// The Good

Seen... downtown.

Argyle in action.

Where to be Seen... // Lark Street

Crisan
Bakery and Edible Art Gallery

Espresso, gelatto, fondant covered everything, and jewelry made of sugar. Who could ask for anything more...

Pure genius.

Buzz... noteworthy photographer.

This is me, dancing in my apartment.

Lie.

But this is almost exactly what I wear... down to the shoes.

Charles Beckwith

ALERT... LarkFEST tomorrow!

LarkFEST performance schedule.

It's Over.

A first and last look at Fashion Week.

In other news...

...Pottery Barn goes goth..???

Buzz... noteworthy shopping site.

Bird

A great site for the creative mind, and well-endowed wallet. They feature such (designer) beauties as this Alexander Wang angora cardigan (left).

Buzz... noteworthy home furnishings.

Words cannot express how much I love this whimsical setup.

Buzz... noteworthy author commits suicide.

David Foster Wallace

Buzz... noteworthy band.

The Duke Spirit

Buzz... Found.// Lark street.

Picture a generic version of this vintage Chanel bag in gold... and that is what I found (and purchased) yesterday morning at Elissa Halloran on Lark Street...

Might just be the best $20 I've ever spent.

ALERT... Albany Event

LarkFEST 2008- Saturday, May 20th; 10:00-5:30

Tom Morello (left), The Nightwatchman, and Rage Against the Machine/Audioslave guitarist, is headlining the main stage performances.

This Harvard-educated prodigy demonstrates that political activism is always in fashion.

Fashion Week Favorites... Jill Stuart

Fashion Week Favorites... Peter Som

Fashion Week Favorites... Alexander Wang

Fashion Week Favorites... Miss Sixty

Buzz... noteworthy sale item.

A lustrous little skirt in crisp silk taffeta. Wear it by day with flats and a tee, or dress it up with heels for night. Slight A-line shape with a flat, slimming front. Sits just below waist. Elastic waistband at back. On-seam pockets. Unlined. 16" long. Import. Dry clean.

JCrew, $59.99 (originally $88.00)

Buzz... noteworthy celebrity accessory.

Sienna Miller- actress, designer, and former Todd's spokeswoman- makes a statement with these statement shades - do not shy away from sunglasses with color. Embrace them.

Seen... Albany style, abroad.

Albany native brings "mix n' match" style abroad, to the Aran Islands, off the West Coast of Ireland.

Details:

Hat: handmade

Coat: H&M

Shoes: Converse

Bag: Lesportsac

Seen... on the stairs.//downtown.

I was struck by this gentleman's daring- despite his age (and the oft-accompanying conventional wisdom) he is donning white trousers post-Labor Day, with an eclectic tie that adds unique flare.

Buzz... products we love.

A co-worker and I were recently discussing a problem that many suffer from- lack of time in the morning (or afternoon... or night...) which leads to the occasional "greasy hair" situation.

Solution? Bumble and Bumble's Hair Powder.

Not only is it available in a convenient smaller size (perfect for the purse!), but it also comes in a variety of colors. This product can be purchased locally, at Jean Paul Spa.

ALERT

Fashion Week is once again upon us. Check up on your favorite designers' new spring lines here.

Seen... in the park.//downtown.

This ensemble makes even the most unfashionable beer (Bud Light) look cool.

On the street... overalls.//Lark Street.

Monkey business? Maybe- but overalls still have their place.