Fendi
It's Leather Weather!: Moda Operandi
+You name it, we'll be wearing it in Leather over the next few chilly months. Leather shirts, dresses, shorts, leggings... and more.... Think you can't pull it off....think again!
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Leather Dresses: Pair with opaque tights and suede platform heels to pull off a polished sophisticated look.
Leather Pants: Work it with an over-sized men inspired blazer and ankle boots for a chic edgy ensemble.
Leather Skirts: Ladies, the key to pulling this look off is HEIGHT- I'm talking 4-6 Inch skinny heels. Pair with any slouchy top (Think Kain White Muscle tee or over sized sweater)
Leather Shorts: You must be very careful to properly execute this look without appearing dumpy.... HEIGHT HEIGHT HEIGHT is once again key. Pair with sheer tights (unless you're going for short shorts then go for opaque tights), a cropped blazer or an elegant silk blouse. (Stilettos will elongate your legs so, if you don't have long skinny gams stay away from ankle boots instead opt for a pointy closed toe stiletto)
Leather Tops: Fitted leather tops should be paired with subtle loose fitting bottoms. If you're wearing a loose fitting leather tank/shirt pair with skinny pants/Jeans and ankle boots, over the knee boots or stilettos.
xo~ Samantha Jones, The Leather Queen
Fendi Launch Party for John Baldessari Catalogue Raisonne by Sharon Coplan Hurowitz: Eric Lewis, and Brooke Shields
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Entering the Fendi store on 5th Avenue Wednesday evening, I was not prepared to squeeze my way through a shoulder to shoulder crowd... neither was the guest of honor. Poised on the staircase, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz addressed the guests gathered below to celebrate the highly anticipated launch of Prints and Multiples of John Baldessari: A Catalogue Raisonne 1971-2007.
The author briefly described her journey while creating the first definitive study of print work of Baldessari's prolific career that has spanned nearly forty years. After graciously thanking her supportive friends, family, and Hudson Hills Press, Coplan Hurowitz confessed, "I never anticipated a turn-out like this."
Humbled by the reception, Coplan Hurowitz was pleased to introduce a special live performance by the uber talented pianist, Eric Lewis.
Lewis blew the crowd away, including Brooke Shields- who was completely entranced.
The inspirational night was a celebration indeed. For more information about Catalogue Raisonne by Sharon Coplan Hurowitz and John Baldessari, please visit Hudson Hills Press.
*All photos by Nick McGlynn for Scene B Seen
Purses & Pursenalities: Madison Square Boys & Girls Club
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Wednesday afternoon marked the 4th Annual Purses & Pursenalities luncheon to benefit the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club. This year, the event honored Michelle Smith of Milly and Mary McFadden.
Auction Co-Chairs, Tara Rockefeller and Michelle Binnie, showcased items from about 60 contributors including bags by Pucci, Bagdley Mischka, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Judith Leiber, Fendi, and Ferragamo. Lovely ladies sipped on pomegranate and champagne and noshed on fois gras and salmon mousse, while perusing the silent auction items.
As guests were seated to enjoy a scrumptious lunch, Eric Javits, Master of Ceremonies, presented Ms. McFadden with the Fashion Icon Award. Ms. Smith thanked the crowd for honoring her and stressed the importance of motherhood and what the Boys & Girls Club meant to her. The mission of Madison Square Boys & Girls Club is to: save and enhance the lives of New York City boys and girls who, by reason of economic and/or social factors, are most in need of its services.
For exclusive SBS photos: click HERE
PS: I won 3 handbags, a Tahari Hobo, a Lily Pulitzer Tote, and a Georgie Alexander Metallic Clutch!
Photos on this page courtesy of Cutty McGill
*photo 1: Michelle Smith of Milly
*photo 2: Joe Patuleia (Executive Director of Madison Square), Mary McFadden and Eric Javits
Crystal Bags Make Nice Pets
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Gorgeous bags with no place to go... You spend thousands on magnificent crystal
clutches that can only fit a piece of gum in them... I mean come on, isn't the point
of spending all that money on a bag like that to show it off? In my opinion all you are
really showing is- look at me I'm a f*#kin idiot. I would much rather put the bag in a glass display above my fireplace. I
especially don't understand the bags that are shaped like animals or fruit. It's
like when the paparazzi asks me what I'm wearing what should I say? A Herve
Leger dress, Fendi heels and a Cockerspaniel?
Judith Leiber Scottie Dog Minaudiere
$4,875.00 by Judith Leiber at Neiman Marcus
