FABULUSH

As we near December 20, there is deeper look into the much hyped upcoming collaboration between the masterminds Kate and Lauren Mulleavy of Rodarte and Target.  The collection pulls inspiration from the latest trends (leopard, lace, sequins, innerwear as outerwear) and melding them with past time classics (bows, tulle, Jane Seber dresses, tights) all with a punk rock twist.  I’m not a big fan of the styling, but I can appreciate the throwback to a dainty 20s feel.  After seeing Dakota Fanning in Teen Vogue with her petite perfection in the long sleeved leopard dress, I knew there was much more to the collection at first glimpse.

Frugal fashion lovers can purchase the 55-piece Rodarte line for Go International  for 45 days only, starting on Dec. 20, and will be available through Feb. 6.  So be prepare to stalk your local Target, as the line will launch at most Target stores nationwide and on Target.com.  Many question the quality and the hand-worked designs Rodarte is known for and how it may translate to a mass market view, but Target claims to have stayed true to the spirit of the luxury-priced label.

“What you’ll notice is an amazing eye for detail,” said Joshua Thomas, a Target spokesman. “It’s very feminine, yet very modern. The collection incorporates a rich mix of patterns and fabrications and everything from sequins and bows to faux fur. The key with Rodarte is layering.”

Prices for Target’s Go International Rodarte collection will range from $9.99 for knee-highs to $79.99 for a leopard print jacket. Only a mere $40 for the nude tulle ballerina bow dress, $45 for the dress Dakota donned in Teen Vogue (thanks RudeGirl!), but no word on the Jane Seber-like frock.

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I come from Texas, the land of where “Bigger is always better”, but this Giant Chanel classic flap bag is just over the top. XLL = Extra-Large Luxury.

Picture Credit: Jak & Jil

Last week before Halloween, a few friends and I headed over to the Chateau Marmont for the Smashbox Studios end of season soiree’ at Bar Marmont.  The theme of the get together was a Masquerade, thus explaining why we look like the Lone Rangers and Animal Farm.  Earlier in the evening, we grabbed dinner over at Bossa Nova while we all reconnected from our SMU days.  The boys imbibed in imported and craft beers, while the ladies loved the red sangria and caprihanas (don’t forgo the cachaca!)

Back at the party, masked party-goers mingled and sipped cocktails in one of Hollywood’s most iconic hide-aways.  I have a love/hate relationship with Bar Marmont.  Let’s explore the love with the intimacy of the space, delish charcuterie platters, strong yet pricy drinks and good people watching, then I hateeeee waiting for the bathroom and for some odd reason, the butterfly filled ceiling seems like a bad sci-fi dream to me.  Will it stop me from pre-partying there with my friends?  Of course not, it’s a hop, skip, and jump away from some of the hot spots LA has to offer.

Steve Madden for Olsenboye Suede Flat

Steven Madden Ltd., the company behind licensee brand Steve Madden, inked a licensing deal with Dualstar Entertainment Group, a.k.a. the Olsen Twin’s mega-empire to produce a collection of footwear and accessories for the new Olsenboye line.

Olsenboye, which is the Olsen’s ancestral name, is going to be distributed exclusively at J.C. Penney with a teaser preview to 50 stores and on jcp.com starting November 6th.  The full collection will be available to 600 J.C. Penney stores later in February, retailing from $20 to $50 and includes sizes 0 to 15.

Steve Madden for Olsenboye Plaid Slouch Hobo

The Olsenboye shoe collection will consist of styles such as colorful suede flats and casual canvas sneakers.  The handbags come a variety of slouched shapes as well as smaller bucket bags and feature acid wash and plaid prints.  It seems the Olsen Twins are still very much in their grunge hobo phase, just translating it down to a mass market.  Mary Kate and Ashley, as much as I love you both, I may just have to pass on Olsenboye and stick to the classics: The Row and Elizabeth and James.

Picture Credit: WWD

First look with a leaked image of the upcoming H&M collaboration with Sonia Rykiel featuring models Lara Stone, Caroline Trentini & Anne Vyalitsyna in playful lingerie.  The upcoming collection goes on sale in 1,500 H&M stores on December 5th as well as availability in Rykiel boutiques.  A launch party will take place in the Parisian landmark Grand Palais, the venue most known for hosting Chanel fashion shows and major art fairs on December 1st to kick off the first half of the collaboration.

I’m not really fond the protruding rosettes strategically placed on the nips, but I am feeling Lara Stone as a brunette.  From the first look, will you buy into this line?