Grace Coddington

Last night, I took the subway uptown to watch The September Issue with some of my buddies in Lincoln Center. It wasn't the most amazing documentary I've ever seen, but I will say I enjoyed it thoroughly. It had wonderful insight into the making of the most highly regarded fashion magazine. What I found most charming about the film was the tense banter between Ms. Wintour and Grace Coddington. After watching this insightful look into Vogue, I've come to my own personal conclusion that Grace is the true visionary behind Vogue's image. I think that Grace and Anna's polar opposite esthetics combine to create one isolated, unique vision. I fell in love with Grace's artistic perspective in every shoot that she did. Here's one of my favorites:

And Grace Coddington herself:

Project Runway's talented hearthrob

Meet Logan Neitzel, Seattle based fashion designer, my eye candy on Project Runway. Not to mention his obvious talent for creating cool, pretty, and edgier looking designs for women. Here's a video of him in his lofty home in Seattle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYHNnIZmeHM. After watching this, I think he should become an interior decorator as well! See for yourself.

purr...fection

Chloe

For your Viewing Pleasure

I just had the pleasure of seeing 500 Days of Summer of featuring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zoey Deschanel. I know, I'm a but behind, it's been out for a while. Anyway, I thought that it was a lovely and beautiful film. Deschanel stayed true to form in her typical vintage aesthetic. And Gordon-Levitt looked quite dashing in skinny high-water pants set to the backdrop of a great indie-music selection. Here's vintage Gordon-Levitt in a younger phase of life.

Fall trends that excite me!

Over the knee boots, very Pretty Woman, very sexy...

Loeffler Randall

One of the perks to visiting my family at home, is that I am not involved in the hustle and bustle of the city and therefore able to waste countless hours scouring the internet. I stumbled upon the new Loeffler Randall website. It is delightful as their designs themselves complete with wonderful background music to add to the ambience. Their new fall collection of boots had me wiping the drool off of my mouth. The only thing I could complain about is that I wanted more! Check it out for yourself:

http://loefflerrandall.com/

Rachel McAdams

Rachel McAdams is one of those lucky people who looks good with nearly every hair color. She has sported bleach blonde in Mean Girls, a beautiful auburn color in The Notebook, and even pink highlights!! I loved her look today though while she was promoting her new film, The Time Traveler's Wife on the Today Show. Her hair was a lovely hue and styled in a very 40's curled coif that paired well with her fresh, dewy looking makeup. Check it out, and I can't wait to see the film!

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/32386675#32386675

Cute Budget Conscious Boutique in Atlanta

So I am visiting my family in Atlanta on my time off from dancing and have made my rounds shopping in this southern mecca. I went to all of the obvious places like Phipps and Lenox Mall, but I also stumbled upon a cute store near Atlanta Ballet called "Fabrik." The concept behind this store is that nothing exceeds the price of $100 except for there collection of designer denim. Check it out for yourself:

http://www.shopfabrikboutique.com/default.asp

Is it worth it?

Let's face it, ok maybe I should face it; it is a recession. That translates into being a savvy shopper. I have been faced with a shopping conundrum recently. I have recently flown home to visit my family in Atlanta, GA. All day I have shopped with my mother at Phipps mall. Since this winter when I went to London on business I have been itching for a pair of oxfords. Today, at Jeffrey, I stumbled upon a beautiful black pair. There were priced $470. I also know that there are a pair that look extremely similar at topshop for $110. Obviously, the church's ones are better quality, but what one is a better investment? I'll let you decide:

www.bunim-murray.com

or

Hee Seo

Tutu

Ok so, I wear a tutu for a profession, but I never really thought of wearing one out in public.  This picture was taken of a girl at The Thompson Hotel. I guess she was trying to be a bit Carrie Bradshaw circa opening credits for Sex and the City.  What do you think of it?

ABT's Cul Pas with Project Runway

So American Ballet Theatre's Culinary Pas de Deux just passed at Pier 60, and Project Runway's designer Christian Siriano was in attendance.  I was very excited given that I am a huge fan, and was thrilled when he won the show. He has very original ideas and beautiful designs.  The picture kind of makes me laugh though because he's posing with the same look he always has, the side tilt.  Loves it...

London Calling

Oh London.. How I love thee for shopping.  So I just arrived back from London (and definitely still feel the jet lag considering it is 5:45 and I feel like passing out) on tour with the company.  In between shows of Corsaire and Swan Lake, I managed to find a few great places to shop.  Of course, Selfridges tops my list.  They basically carry every designer I lust for but cannot really afford, or pretend to afford; Balenciaga, Lanvin, Chanel, Westwood, Tom Ford, Louboutin, etc.  It's a great place to buy investment pieces.  

Another place that I newly discovered was "the stables" in Camden. Called the stables, because vendors set up their vintage garb in the converted horse stables.  They have a fabulous array of vintage furs, frye boots, scarves, tee's etc. 

The Power of the Ray Ban

Ever since I can remember, I always wanted a pair of ray-bans.  I thought that they were soo cool.  And it turns out, they still are.  It is something that is eternally trendy, something that truly stands the test of time.  Here's my proof:  Blaine, Simone, Roman, and Marcelo all modeling my shades and looking fantastic.  Ray-bans look good on any shape face, and hair color and seem to conform to whatever style you are wearing that day.  They definitely top the charts to me as one of the better investments to have in your wardrobe.

ABT goes to Canada

This winter I had the odd pleasure of visiting Ottawa Canada on tour with my company American Ballet Theatre.  The costumes in our full length ballets are always quite ornate, but I couldn't help but notice the simple beauty in the slip of the Giselle's court costume (worn by Sarah Smith left) paired with her pale pink leotard.  Sometimes, its the                                                                          underthings that are the

                                                              true gem in the ensemble.

Jen in DC

This is in the dressing room of the Kennedy Center in Washington DC.  I thought this hat looked absolutely fabulous on Jen.  What wouldn't look good on a face like that though.

This will be the first of many of my new series, ABT on tour.. More to come..

Street Style

spotted out in the West Village on Saturday night

Fashion Winner

So typically, I feel as though Ms. Hathaway can be a little over hyped, but I loved her last night in the Armani Prive dress she chose for the Oscars.

For your Viewing Pleasure

Ok... so Angelina doesn't ever really take any risks on the Red Carpet besides her multiple visible tattoos, but she always looks exquisitely glamorous.  I was drooling over her beautiful emerald tear drop earrings and cocktail ring.  I thought that is was a great pairing to add some interest to her simple black dress.

Oscar Trends

Cold shoulder dresses were prevelant amongst last nights Oscar nominated actresses...

I loved Marisa Tomei's structural looking pleats on her Versace dress.