Thursday, November 24, 2011

new iPad app for kids

Scribble Kid for iPad
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scribble-kid/id466492096?mt=8

It's made by a friend's company. We don't have an iPad at our house so maybe someone can try it out and give me a review?

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Diane von Furstenberg Reona Fitted Dress

Available at Neiman-Marcus




Chalk stretch jersey.
Round neckline.
Sleeveless; bra-friendly shoulder coverage.
Vertical seam detail down front and back bodice.
Fitted silhouette.
Functional zip detail on hem.
Hidden back zip.
Viscose/polyamide/spandex.
Imported.

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Trina Turk Rapture One-Shoulder Dress

Available from Neiman-Marcus

I just can't get enough of asymmetrical looks these days.




from the site:
Platinum shimmery jersey.
One-shoulder neckline.
Long butterfly left sleeve.
Wrapped at waist.
Hem hits above knee.
Nylon/ polyester/ metallic Lurex/ spandex.
Made in USA.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Marchesa Couture Bubble-Skirt Gown

From Neiman-Marcus:

Love-Hate relationship with this dress. It's beautifully constructed and the movement is spectacular but the bodice is reminiscent of 80s Madonna / Thierry Mugler.




From site:
Pink silk gazar
Pleated, peaked sweetheart neckline floats slightly away from bust
Formfitting bodice; natural waist dips slightly at each hip
Full, pleated A-line skirt
Front bubble hem hits above knee; back extends to mid-calf
Hidden back zip
Silk.
Made in USA of imported materials.


Thierry Mugler design:
Q comes downstairs, dressed as a witch, and hands (husband) and me poisoned apples. I refuse. She tells me, "I just shoved it in your mouth."
Me: "Why would you do something so cruel and unnecessary?"
Q: "Because I'm wearing high heels and I'm tall."

Ok, then... Apparently she's moved on from fireballs.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Pamella Roland One-Shoulder Draped Dress

From Neiman-Marcus



Description from the site:
Caribbean blue with bronze colorblock hem.
Asymmetric neckline; bejeweled left shoulder strap gathers wrap silhouette.
Draped front cascades down left side.
Relaxed silhouette.
Hem hits above knee.
Silk.
Made in USA of imported materials.

Monday, November 14, 2011

Pamella Roland Asymmetric Mermaid Gown

From Neiman-Marcus



Description from site:
The intricate knotted detail at the bust falls to a silhouette that first close to your figure, then flares dramatically to a curve-lauding mermaid skirt.
Citrus (green) stretch charmeuse
Asymmetric neckline; left shoulder strap and right cap sleeve shape twisted front
Bias seams contour fitted silhouette through mid-thigh
Mermaid skirt with thigh-high vent flares to A-line.
Floor-sweeping mini train back.
Silk/spandex.
Made in USA of Italian materials.

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Robert Rodriguez Anabelle Sleeveless Gathered Gown

Available at Bergdorf Goodman



From site:
Grape jersey
Boat neckline; open back.
Sleeveless; thin shoulder straps
Gathered waist accents figure
Column skirt skims body from waist to floor
Rayon; polyester lining
Imported

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Robert Rodriguez Applique Silk Top

From Neiman-Marcus



This bright green top is perfect for the upcoming holiday season. The applique adds pizzazz and the long ribbons add drama.

Description from site:
Emerald satin.
One-shoulder neckline; floral applique at right shoulder; strips fall from shoulder past hem.
Relaxed fit.
Silk.
Imported.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Etro Paisley-Print Tunic & Roberto Cavalli Rose Print Caftan

From Neiman-Marcus


I don't care for the entire outfit but the tunic itself would make a fabulous swimsuit cover-up. It's sheer, silk (not synthetic so it breathes), and belted to give it shape. It's also long enough to provide decent coverage.

Description from the site:
Turquoise/multicolor chiffon embellished with paisley and floral print.
Boat neckline.
Right cap sleeve; left kimono sleeve.
Self tie belt cinches waist.
Hem hits mid-thigh.
Silk.
Imported from Italy.

From Nordstrom


Roberto Cavalli's caftan would make a beautiful swimsuit cover-up, as well, if it were longer and I like the uniformity and drama of the sleeves.

Description from site:
A darkly romantic floral print fades to black at the edges of a floaty chiffon caftan with a tie at the waist.
Approx length from shoulder: 25"
Silk.
Made in Italy.

Monday, November 7, 2011

Tibi Applique-Skirt Party Dress

The top on this dress by Tibi leaves something to be desired (or perhaps it's the overly thin model?) but I love the skirt. The applique adds texture and dynamism to an otherwise plain skirt.


Available at Neiman-Marcus.

Close-up of skirt

Description from site:
Cloud cream (white) satin bodice with tonal chiffon skirt.
Scoop neckline; square back.
Sleeveless.
Natural waist.
Geometric appliques with black piping allover full A-line skirt.
Hidden side zip.

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Etro Ombre-Print Dress

From Neiman-Marcus



From site:
Turquoise/multi-color painterly paisley-print crepe.
Cowl neckline; sleeveless.
Ruched waist.
Slim silhouette.
Skirt falls straight.
Hem hits at knee.
Viscose/acetate/spandex.
Made in Italy.

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Gold

I love this dress by Stella McCartney
Sequined Sheath Dress
Gold sequined ivory charmeuse
Solid charmeuse trims high, round neckline and sleeveless shoulders
Formfitting bodice; natural waist falls to pencil skirt
Hem hits just past knee; vented back up to thighs. 
Hidden back zip.
Silk.



This top by Royal Underground would be great but for the back (available at Neiman-Marcus). If the back fabric mirrored the front, it would be much more attractive.
Discotheque Sequined Top
Gold sequined jersey with lace trim and solid black back.
Scoop neckline.
Sleeveless; thin shoulder straps; slight racerback.
Slim fit.
Hem hits at top of the thigh.
Pullover style.
Polyester; rayon/spandex back.

Friday, November 4, 2011

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Caroline Herrera

While I'm not a fan of the print used for this dress (I'd prefer a solid), I do love the style of the dress itself.

Available at Neiman-Marcus.

Description from the Neiman-Marcus site:
Carolina Herrera

Ruffled One-Shoulder Dress

Instinctive elegance—chiaroscuro fil coupe Carolina Herrera dress frames your face with a sculptural ruffle.
  • Pewter blue/onyx fil coupe botanical design.
  • Sculptural ruffle frames one-shoulder neckline.
  • Seamed at natural waist.
  • Darts shape pencil skirt.
  • Silk; self lining.
  • Made in USA.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Tiffany & Co Morgan

From Tiffany:

Stunning. I only wish it came in leather vs satin.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Alexander McQueen Button-Detail Knit Dress

From Neiman-Marcus:

Close-up of neck & sleeve detail, which make the dress:



From the Neiman site: Rule, Britannia! Regimental uniforms, especially the British Order of the Garter, inspired Sarah Burton's Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2011 collection. Rendered in golden-studded navy, the exuberantly precise result is sure to delight both new and veteran fans of this British power house.
Navy knit with golden hammered buttons across yoke and down split sleeves.
Crew neckline.
Pencil skirt falls to mid-calf.
Wool.
Made in Italy.