Fashion Week - Manhattan

High fashion hit Manhattan in a big way this past week, and thanks to Cybil and her fabulous connections I actually had the opportunity to attend several of the shows. A couple of them even front row (although not exactly center).

Anyway, a few of my favs.

To top the list a wonderful gray coat and dress by Peter Som. I mean really everything in the collection is positively fabulous! There was a red dress with a geometricly patterened swirling skirt that was divine. As well as a gauzy blue gown that would make any girl feel like a princess. I think I could spend my entire life wearing nothing but designs from Peter Som.

Then there was wonderful gown from Ralph Laren that was positively Ascot ready (at least in a My Fair Lady kind of way), and a floral confection for Diane Von Furstenberg that put me in mind of the sixties. Or what I imagine them to have been like.

Lots of black and white. Two more favs -- long dresses by Temperley and Wenlan. Definitely a trend toward basic colors right along side spring brights like yellow, lime and fuschia

And then there was a simply marvelous bright gold trench and black pant from Tuleh. Chic and eye catching, it's the perfect spring pick me up. There was also a strapless red dress with a flirty hem that is a must wear for dinner on the town. Basically, another collection I could purchase in total.

Additional favorites were a ruffled tangerine dress from Catherine Malandrino, a fabulous red number (clearly I have a thing for the color) with a geometrically patterned flowing skirt that has the potential to turn windy days in Manhattan back into a spectator sport.

And there was still more -- DKNY, Narciso Rodriguez, Michal Kors, even a died in the wool New Yorker -- Ralphie Lipshitz. Everyone had their best on view, both the designers and the front row mavens of style.

I even loved a dress from Nicky Hilton. Surprise! Surprise! It was chic and simple with a touch of whimsy. What's not to love?

All in all a fabulous time to see and be seen.

Now if only I had an endless supply of money!

-- 'til next time!

Summer in the City

The heat is on and barely there is the way to go.

Last night while eating French food we were treated to an up close and personal view of a somewhat inebriated woman as she fondled and canoodled with her scruffy looking significant other. People please! Not in public.


But I have to say I loved her look. A fabulous Mark Jacobs dress - blue and white polka dots. Chic and charming.


And to finish off the look -- a killer pair of gold Manolo sandals.


And yes, I can recognize designers just by looking. I mean, please, a girl has to keep up. Anyway it was hard to miss the shoes, she had them propped up on his chair (one of them between his legs).

And there I was trying to eat escargo.

So I guess the moral of the story is --if you're going to make a spectacle of yourself. Do it in style.




--til next time!

Spring has Sprung

So, hot from the lips of those in the know, the new black is definitely red patent. The 'it ' color for the spring. Whether it's a purse, a belt or a fabulous pair of shoes, bright and vibrant is the way to go. Check out these shoes from Christian Louboutin.

Your mother's Mary-Janes have morphed into something with a litte more pizzaz. (Who was Mary Jane anyway?)

On the purse front, it gets even better. But then again I do adore purses. There are women who have special space designed just for storing their shoes, but me, I've got an entire closet (it was supposed to be for linens, but who needs a closet full of sheets) dedicated to my purses. So here's one of my newest acquisitions -- from Prada. Isn't it wonderful?

Anyway -- the point is if you haven't already got something shiney and red (and I'm not talking about your Chanel Glossimer) head for the shops and see what you can score. Believe me ladies, it's all about that little touch of red.

-- 'til next time!

First Time for Everything

I’ve never blogged before. My best friend Cybil says it’s easy. But Cybil has a syndicated column. Read all over the world. Writing comes easily to her. Me? Well, I’m a matchmaker (in Manhattan).

I know, I know, you’re thinking hunched back old woman in dark kerchief, (a la Fiddler on the Roof), but you couldn’t be more wrong. In today’s mobile and disenfranchised society the modern matchmaker is a necessary evil. You see, I think it all boils down to one intrinsic fact: Like attracts like.

It’s really that simple. To build a long lasting marriage it’s important that core values be similar. As well as environmental factors, like where someone grew up, what their financial situation is, where they went to school, etc, etc…

Although there are exceptions, most successful marriages are based on constants. Things that contribute to our psyche that only someone else with like experiences can understand. It’s not foolproof of course, but I find that it’s pretty much a sure thing.

Why most people seem to miss this little tidbit I have no idea, but I guess I should be grateful as their ignorance is the reason I now sport rather sizable bank account.

You see, I believe that at the end of the day, marriage is a merger. An agreement by two parties to enter into a binding contract that will yield dividends for both. It’s a zero sum game with the underlying goal of propagating the species, and the overwhelming desire for a controlled form of intimacy. It’s been that way since the beginning of time. Unfortunately, somewhere along the way, we got a little sidetracked.

And it’s my job to get us back on line.

So that’s me in a nutshell. And I suppose, it’s also my first blog. Go me. (Or something to that effect.)

— ‘til next time!