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Yearly Archives: 2010
Boston’s MFA features Avedon and Scaasi
Fresh off the plane from San Francisco, I had an eventful week in Boston between the Catwalk for a Cure breast cancer awareness event and Natural Products Expo East trade show featuring keynote speaker Alicia Silverstone (I’ll post more on both experiences shortly). For now, as a museum and fashion enthusiast I want to talk about two great exhibits currently being showcased at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston: Avedon Fashion 1944-2000 (on display from Aug 10, 2010 – Jan 17, 2011) and Scaasi: American Couturier (on display from September 25 2010 – Jun 19, 2011).
Photographs by Richard Avedon
Avedon Fashion 1944-2000 – I first saw this exhibit last year, when it was on display at the ICP in NY. It doesn’t get old with time. Richard Avendon’s work is both iconic as you walk the decades of his peices and breath taking in his muses, the scenery and of course the fashion in his photography. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Dovima with Elephants, amongst so many more classics.
Scassi: American Couturier – I wasn’t so familiar with Arnold Scassi’s designs when I walked into the exhibit. However, with all of his prestige over so
Haut’e MusiQ: A Night of Fashion & MusiQ charity event
On behalf of Shoes, Shirts & Other Sh!t blog, I had the pleasure of attending and sitting front row at Haut’e MusiQ: A Night of Fashion & MusiQ charity event in San Francisco. Hosted at the Slide Lounge (yes, although closed off for the evening there was actually a slide at the club), all proceeds from the fundraiser benefited the American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter for San Bruno Fire Relief.
Models from labels Phuong My (who participated in Fashion Night Out at Macys in SF & NYC) , Kaatje Designs and PACE Clothing (available at Urban Outfitters) walked the runway garnished in rose petals. And in celebration of
If you’re going to San Francisco…
I know I keep talking about fall and spring, but truthfully I’m soaking up every last bit of summer and jumped on a flight to sunny San Francisco. NYC, I love you, but you’re going to have to do something about that rain if you’d like to hold me down.
If you ever find yourself in the bay area, here’s a small list of recommendations.
1. If you need a car, rent a sweet ride. For me that translated to an orange, V8 hemi Dodge Challenger (think modern day Dukes of Hazzard). All that was missing was my daisy dukes (and 001 on the side of the car)!
2. Rev the engine and take that car for a ride! If you like wine, do a day trip to Napa. Ideally find a local friend to recommend some good choices (and drive you). I did and loved Domaine Carneros (I would like to live there) and Duckhorn Winery.
3. If you’re more of a beach enthusiast, drive along the coast to Santa Cruz . Pack a picnic (and good tunes) and enjoy scenic drive. Don’t forget
RIP Dick Miles
RIP table tennis champion and legend, Dick Miles. It was an honor to have had the opportunity to meet you.
NARS Cosmetics Opens its First Store in NYC + Vintage Nail Polish is Back!
Finally! It’s been 16 years since Francois Nars launched NARS Cosmetics, and come Spring 2011 they will open their doors for the brand’s first flagship boutique. The store will be located in the West Village at 413 Bleecker Street, in NYC.
Speaking of NARS, they just brought back their vintage nail polish ($16)! Any of you old school fans remember the colors Mash (army green infused with gold), King Kong (copper infused with gold), Midnight Express (deep navy), Zulu (forest green), or Full Metal Jacket (gunmetal grey)? I do! In fact
Diane von Furstenberg Goes Beauty (Again)
Diane von Furstenberg will re-enter the beauty biz this fall with the launch of a women’s fragrance through her partnership with ID Beauty. The collection will also eventually include a makeup and skin care line.
DVF previously launched a fragrance and color line in the 70s but sold it to British pharmaceutical giant Beecham Group Ltd. in 1983.
I, for one hope this time the fragrance is wearing a wrap-dress (in my size).
Tide Loads of Hope Vintage T-Shirts
I’m generally not one for logo shirts, however I love my new Tide ‘Loads of Hope’ vintage t-shirt –I wear it loud and proud considering it goes to such a worthy cause. Tide ‘Loads of Hope’ program was founded in 2005 in response to Hurricane Katrina to provide clean clothes and help renew a sense of hope to families in New Orleans impacted by the hurricane. All the profits from the sale of the tees benefit families affected by the natural disaster. To date, they have washed over 33,000 loads of laundry for more than 22,000 families. Talk about feel good fashion!
They are incredibly soft and comfortable and have a nice fit. I’m generally a small in shirts however I went with the medium since they run tight and I like my shirts long (but still fitted).
Tide ‘Loads of Hope’ tee comes men (SM-XXL) and women’s (SM-XL) sizes in your choice of blue, green, orange, red or yellow. The front of the shirt features the ‘Tide’ logo, and on the back of the shirt reads ‘loads of love’.
Tide ‘Loads of Hope’ tees can
neuLash Eyelash Conditioner
I’ve been using neuLash active eyelash technology conditioner ($85) for over a month and am completely impressed by the results. Packed with essential proteins and vitamins (including Vitamin H, Pro-vitamin B5, pumpkin see extract and licorice extract), within two weeks my lashes were notably curlier and longer, and at this point they are ridiculous. I applied neuLash along the trail of my eyelash every evening before bed –okay that’s not completely true, I’ve definitely missed a few nights but am still reaping the rewards (although I advise daily use as recommended).
My only advice is to
Welcome KimmyScotti.com!
My good friend Kimmy Scotti is no stranger to this blog. She’s one of my favorite wing(wo)men to hit the town with and on a style level my go to for opinions and advice. Presently all of you too can reap the benefits of her good taste on KimmyScotti.com. Now live, the lifestyle site and concept store covers Style, Shelter, Food & Wine, Beauty, Travel and Dog.
To celebrate from now until 10/25/10, KimmyScotti.com is offering a 20% off launch discount. Simply