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Blogs I heart!

The Sartorialist - flawlessly chic photos of the real trendsetters. Check out an interview I did with the photographer, Scott Schuman, last fall.

NY Mag's The Cut - Fashion news you need

Elle's Shop Darling - My current place of employment, I'm probably biased

Perez Hilton - Hey, don't judge! How else will I be able to chime in on water cooler chatter?

Fashion Wire Daily - The nitty gritty dose of business of fashion

Nothing to wear?

More than ever, these past few weeks as we transition from summer to fall, I've walked into my closet with the hopeless feeling of having nothing to wear. Letting out groans as I enter this 4X5 space my clothes call home (seems small but in actuality is the reason why I chose my current apartment), my roommate responds with a "Nothing to wear?" I've been flipping through fashion mags trying to find inspiration but, it seems as though this season is so concentrated on the studded biker-chic look that if you don't have the key pieces you're S.O.L. Of course this is a lame excuse for any real problems that might be going on in my life, but for right now, I'll knowingly let it by my paramount annoyance.

Christie's Young Collectors party

I headed to Christie's Young Collectors party on Tuesday for a night of feeling totally insecure about my knowledge of the art world. A few glasses of Pinot later, pointing to what looked like pre-school finger paintings and quietly declaring to my friend that the aforementioned "painting" would look great in a kid's bathroom, I was nonetheless missing the point. Although, I never knew there was so much to learn about silverware. New piece of knowledge: if you ever stumble upon a Gorham spoon or salad fork at a garage sale, snatch it up and slap it on eBay!

Argentine Designers Collective show is spot on

Fun, sophisticated, fresh, a bit bizarre and totally unique were some of my initial reactions to the Argentine designers collective show at Bryant Park this past Thursday. Of the five designers that showed, two really stole the show. First, designer Benito Fernandez's collection was absolutely sublime. A montage of silks, chiffon and feathers, there was not one color that the collection shied away from. A boho/gypsy peasant chic, the designer's portrayal of Argentine culture was flawless and fun. Designer Cardon also stood out from the rest sending beautifully nostalgic traditional Argentine pieces with an updated edge down the runway. Reminiscent of a Ralph Lauren country look with a bit of South American flair, the collection included linen tunics, suede vests, old world leather jackets, and linen pants that told the story of Argentine culture.

Lackluster at Chocheng SS2010

While the overarching details of the Chocheng show were beautifully constructed, the collection in its entirety seemed a bit below par. Last season, as the recession was really starting to sink in, a lot of designers played it safe at their fashion week venues, hoping to appeal to their largest customer base. But this season, designers (excluding Chocheng) seem to be coming out of the recession slump and serving up some really exciting pieces. Unfortunately, the Chocheng show seemed to be stuck in that mentality of simplicity for the sake of preservation. Although I will say that there were a few pieces that worked as Chocheng's saving grace, hopefully the designer will get on board with something a bit more exciting for fall 2010.

Jill Stuart SS2010, umm where's the rest of your dress?

Celebrities couldn't cram through the doors fast enough at Jill Stuart's SS2010 show at the New York Public Library. Among others, all of the Real Housewives of New York, Kim Kardashian and Kelly Rowland were front and center. But, we were all a bit shocked by the designer's drastic departure from her vintage, rock-bohemian roots. Right on par with the studded cool that seems to be showing up across the board, Stuart's collection didn't leave much to the imagination. While cat-walking down the marble corridors of the library, even the models looked a bit uncomfortable as they subtly tugged at their micro-minis to avoid giving the camera pit an unwanted shot. A fun and daring collection in theory, I'm not too confident that it will translate to the customer who doesn't make their living on a street corner.

Get to know...THE PLASTISCINES

The all girl french punk rock group jammed at Alice + Olivia's fashion week party and were a total hit. With a totally original sound and a great parisien style, these girls are definitely a la mode so get to know them before they blow up! Check them out at plastiscines-music.com