RED, WHITE AND WU....

Michelle Obama looked glamorous, modern and tasteful in a JASON WU creation….



article by: Ana Coe

We were thrilled to see Michelle Obama grace the stage at the inaugural ball in one of our favorite designers’ creations. Jason Wu has been a favorite of ours for quite a few seasons and now he is a household name. Bravo Michelle…She chose an excellent way to exemplify the power of the youth of America by choosing a design by Jason Wu, the 26 year old New York City based designer.

Jason’s dress will be forever admired in the Smithsonian Institution, in the company of 21 other inaugural gowns.

The dress was perfectly glamorous, yet appropriate for the times – understated, yet fanciful. The one shoulder look is right in line with the current trends. White, a color of hope and grace was as becoming on Michelle Obama as it was on Jacqueline Kennedy at the 1961 inaugural ball (ironically the year Barak Obama was born).

Jason Wu is known for his use of luxurious fabrics and appreciation of the female silhouette. Jason creates designs that are ladylike, but fun. His looks are fresh, feminine and make getting dressed an event in its self.

We look forward to seeing Jason Wu’s Fall 2009 collection. We’ll get a sneak peak in a couple of weeks, so stay tuned….

BRAVO….President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama…. and The oh so talented Jason Wu

Great shoes look even better with smaller feet… A smaller “carbon footprint” is definitely chic in Spring 2009

There are plenty of ways to be the “most fashionable YOU” and still reduce your carbon footprint. Of course you’ve heard the term, but do you really know what it means? A carbon footprint is a "measure of the impact that human activities have on the environment. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_footprint

Your own closet may just be the perfect place to start…. And it won’t cost you a dime….
Start your new year by revamping your closet... there are plenty of old trends reinvented with a new twist…

These are the hottest trends to look for in Spring 2009, bet you already have quite a few in your closet…

Dresses will be important with both short and long jackets, as well as short and long cardigans.
Pants legs are being shown both wide and narrow. The cigarette pant and the full fashion pant are both key, so choose the style that suits your body type best.
Skirts, skirts and more skirts….pencil and full.
Jumpsuits are HOT!
Color is everywhere, even in denim.
Belts are back – both skinny and wide
Prints add excitement (ikat, paintbrush and photograph), ribbon details, tons of pleats in both day and evening and plenty of cardigans and lightweight knits.

Of course we must all do our part to spur the economy and our wardrobes, while we’re at it– so hit the stores for some great pieces to spice up your wardrobe.

Design houses such as Marc Jacobs http://www.marcjacobs.com/, Stella McCartney http://www.stellamccartney.com/, Burberry http://www.burberry.com/, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein http://www.calvinklein.com/home/index.jsp, Donna Karan http://www.donnakaran.com/, Narciso Rodriguez http://www.narcisorodriguez.com/ and Versace http://www.versace.com/flash.html have all played a roll in raising awareness about “eco-fashion” and the need to use sustainable materials, while of course maintaining the utmost sense of style.

So now it’s your turn to do you part – read the tags and try to buy fashionable clothing that uses environmentally sensitive fabrics.

You’ll look good and feel great knowing that you’re reducing your “carbon footprint”.