Ladies Who Lunch: Malan Breton Fall 2012!

Being a designer gives you an appreciation for other’s designs, but it imposes a very high standard in your mind as well.  I love finding new things to wear, but often find that the design choices in the market just don’t capture my imagination.  With that being said, the Fall 2012 Collection of Malan Breton was right up my alley and a favorite of the season’s collections.

We spoke to Malan Breton after the show to find out more about the collection and the designer behind it!

A native of Taipei, Taiwan, designer Malan Breton is a true renaissance man. Starting out as a performer, he has also been a stylist, a photographer and a columnist for OK magazine in addition to designing both men’s and women’s fashion collections.

For Malan Breton’s Fall 2012 presentation, he focused on his men’s collection, inspired by the iconic style of James Bond.  The self taught designer’s beautifully tailored and glamorous collections follow modern trends while at the same time being classic and timeless.  The collection had his trademark luxurious fabrics and bold colors.  I was completely lusting after the red pieces and was mentally adding them to my closet during the show!

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Ladies Who Lunch: Norisol Ferrari Fall 2012!

Each Season, I am always in search of the New Kid on the Block, a fresh talent, an undiscovered jewel and this season I found it in designer Norisol Ferrari.

We met up with Norisol Ferrari at her studio to find out more about her and her amazing collection.

Presenting her first Prêt-à-Porter collection at Lincoln Center during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Norisol Ferrari exploded onto the scene with drama, craftsmanship and artistry.  In a collection that bridges the gap between ready to wear and couture, Ms. Ferrari overwhelmingly impressed me with her design talent.

The Fall 2012 Collection covered everything from hip daywear to sculpted couture evening gowns.  The multi--faceted line is sexy and feminine while at the same time exuding the strength and fierceness of an empowered woman.  Flashes of red accent a color palette that is dominated by black, white and cream emphasizing the lines and structure of the garments.

With a style all her own, Norisol Ferrari somehow blends street style, goth, no-nonsense business woman and seductress in a way that makes her a stand out in a business that all too often plays it safe.  A welcome addition to the Fashion Week line-up, I look forward to seeing what this talented designer will do next.

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Ladies Who Lunch: Byron Lars on Dr. Oz Tomorrow!

Can't get enough of one of our FAVORITE designers, Byron Lars!  His super hot Spring line is amazing and we will be posting photos and an interview about his upcoming Fall 2012 line shortly!


But you can catch Byron on the Dr. Oz show TWICE tomorrow!! Double the pleasure, double the fun!

First at 11:00am EDT on New York's Fox 5 (check your local listings for times near you!) Byron will talk with Dr. Oz about Curvy Women and clothing the flatters them. Three models from size 8 to 14 will be wearing Byron's designs, which they filmed in his show room.


Then at 4:00pm EDT, again on Fox 5, the Dr. Oz show is part of a series he did called Transformation Nation, where people competed to lose the most weight.  One woman lost 100 pounds will be surprised by Byron who will fit her in the perfect dress for an upcoming wedding she will be attending!


Tune in tomorrow and see why Byron Lars rocks and you too will become a fan!!


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Ladies Who Lunch: Son Jung Wan Fall 2012!

Although this was only her third season showing in New York, Son Jung Wan has already begun to make her mark on American fashion. With a style that blends Asian and Western sensibilities, she has gained a following with celebrities like always chic Kelly Rutherford who could be seen sitting in the front row of her show.

For Fall 2012, Son Jung Wan took her inspiration from contemporary artist Marc Quinn’s series entitled Winter Garden.  Son Jung Wan captured the mood of the Quinn works with bold vibrant colors and mixing fabrics and textures.  The floral prints and bright colors, normally reserved for Spring collections, surprisingly in color combinations and application seem right on target for Fall, lending a brightness to the gray days of winter.  

Presenting a collection that encompassed looks for every part of a woman’s life from sophisticated daywear to elegant eveningwear, Son Jung Wan once again proved why she is the number one selling designer in Korea.

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Ladies Who Lunch: Kara Ross Sample Sale May 21-24!

One of the great advantages to living in NY, the American Fashion Capital, is the abundance of Sample Sales!  Fashionistas from all walks of life can find their favorite brands at bargain prices and continue to live the chic life!

Starting tomorrow, Kara Ross is having a ginormous sample sale!  If you are not familiar with Kara Ross, you need to get with the program! Kara Ross is the designer of über chic handbags and jewelry that once you become familiar with them, you will start lusting after all of her designs.  This is your chance to get the Kara Ross look and be the envy of all of your fashionista friends!

The Sale starts Monday May 21st and lasts through Thursday May 24th from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM each day!  Make sure you get in early to snag the best of the best!!

Check out my interview with Kara Ross on Ladies Who Lunch to find out more about this super talented designer!

XOXO

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Ladies Who Lunch: Basil Soda Strikes Again at Cannes Festival!

Marion Cotillard in Basil Soda

Last January I discovered Couture designer Basil Soda and posted about him during Haute Couture week in Paris.  His sophisticated and elegant eveningwear captured my attention and I became a big fan!  The collection that he showed in January was absolutely gorgeous with intricate details that were subtle yet stunning that as a designer myself could truly appreciate!

I am so happy to see that Basil Soda is making his mark on the 65th Cannes Film Festival!  The brilliant designer’s gowns have shown up on the red carpet numerous times and have again captured my attention.

Marion Cotillard w/ Shailene Woodley & Ezra Miller

I am unabashedly a major fan of Marion Cotillard.  She was brilliant in her Oscar winning performance as Piaf in La Vie En Rose and I thought she was the best part of the film version of Nine.  I was happy to see her decked out in a strapless black crepe, fish net and gold lace Basil Soda cocktail dress at the Cannes Festival and as usual she was stunning.

Emmanuelle Devos in Basil Soda

Not a familiar face to American audiences, Emmanuelle Devos is also an actress I am quite fond of!  In the States, I have to rent her films on Netflix or catch them on TV5, but her performances are always worth the extra effort.  I noticed her on the red carpet looking perfectly elegant in this black crepe and double satin Basil Soda gown!

I guess my instinct about Basil Soda last January was on target, since he is hitting the ball out of the park at this year’s Cannes Festival!

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Ladies Who Lunch Goes into the Kitchen!

On my site, my aim is to cover shopping, fashion, travel, food and drinks!  Lately I have been a little heavy on the fashion side, but I am working to balance it all out!  As a step in that direction, I did a guest post for my dear friend at Rebecca Subbiah at Chow & Chatter!


I mostly write and video about restaurants, but when I am at home I actually cook quite a bit!  And while I don't even dare or want to compete with my Foodie friends across the globe, I do love to cook and explore new recipes!


I spent this last Christmas in Venice, Italy and while there I discovered a charming restaurant with exquisite food called A Beccafico.  We loved the restaurant so much that we ended up going back three times.  On one of those visits, I ordered an appetizer that blew my mind!  They took a half eggplant, roasted it, topped it with marinara, parmesan and mozzarella and then baked it! I knew I had found the answer to making a healthy and flavorful Eggplant Parmesan!

Read the entire post at Chow & Chatter and watch the How To video that we taped to go through the recipe step by step!!


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