http://sherimaven.posterous.com Most recent posts at the world according to sherimaven posterous.com Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:25:00 -0800 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~3/_Mh11Bv9GVY/five-for-friday-17215 http://sherimaven.posterous.com/five-for-friday-17215 <p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile7.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-24/BzqkDdAcmEcfwGingnxsomqnqexApyghrwEbaekHbFkneCguAqlrwFfHvqIx/Screen_Shot_2012-02-24_at_11.56.43_AM.png.scaled1000.png"><img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-24_at_11" height="339" src="http://getfile2.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-24/BzqkDdAcmEcfwGingnxsomqnqexApyghrwEbaekHbFkneCguAqlrwFfHvqIx/Screen_Shot_2012-02-24_at_11.56.43_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="500" /></a> </div> </p> <p>Hello, gorgeous people of the Internet. It's a crap Friday weatherwise here in the big city, but I'm happily ensconced indoors and looking forward to the weekend. Without further adieu, I give you five for Friday:</p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile9.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-24/DgDyHeHapsGGdGAloGAyoFsrAkHsCExoHlivxhCBihslpiGHtDuhGyzbgaqw/Screen_Shot_2012-02-24_at_11.48.40_AM.png.scaled1000.png"><img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-24_at_11" height="363" src="http://getfile9.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-24/DgDyHeHapsGGdGAloGAyoFsrAkHsCExoHlivxhCBihslpiGHtDuhGyzbgaqw/Screen_Shot_2012-02-24_at_11.48.40_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="500" /></a> </div> </p> <p>For the face:The Nars store, Bleecker Street- So I had a few hours to kill yesterday as David took his first day off in three weeks or so and thrilled me with a jaunt into the city to see some friends from Miami, and then a walk around my favorite upscale mall aka Bleecker Street. While David went for a massage, I found myself with an hour to kill (not a problem if spending time at said upscale mall) and popped into the Nars flagship. Listen, ladies- if you need a bit of a lift, the lovely folks at Nars will hook you up- they literally did my whole face and showed me a trick to line the top of my lashes with black pencil that was transformational. If you are in need of a makeover, go there. They are completely low pressure in terms of sales (at no time did I feel the need to buy everything they put on my face, though boy did I want to) and the staff are accessible and hilarious and super helpful. Needless to say, I ended up with two more of those lip pencils and a few other goodies to boot. Love. Best place to get makeup done and consult, hands down, with not an attitude in sight.</p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-24_at_11" height="337" src="http://getfile1.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-24/CEamBfopEzszFrkmbxrlqzIaaowoonmjBrErlgejbFFmGiCzdhBopfGfJnHd/Screen_Shot_2012-02-24_at_11.49.28_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="296" /> </div> </p> <p>For the hair: Flouro 5 Elixir Restore and Repair Oil- I found this little serum of love at a store called Shen here in the neighborhood that specializes in organic products. I have no idea what's in this stuff but in addition to it being icky chemical free (and on sale there), by putting a few drops into your damp mop and then a few when it's dry will change your life. Your hair will look freshly Keratined- and not the first two days when it looks flat either- just fuzz free, shiny, and healthy. Love.</p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-24_at_11" height="621" src="http://getfile4.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-24/cqyfmmfGCshnjGbDIppkzpxihiHwjbfkeJbInDJIiJJitDfFcdEpuvDymiHp/Screen_Shot_2012-02-24_at_11.41.41_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="412" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-24_at_11" height="512" src="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-24/GDCGkjFlIwFrJhhxCpCGwywdmvvFcwpfewChqoCmprdHdIfsqGqmeAltprpn/Screen_Shot_2012-02-24_at_11.41.14_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="334" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-24_at_11" height="511" src="http://getfile5.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-24/IBcEbJcjdqzHjwDyHnoCJrdEBsoofmyEHwuohugBpsejyoGGfcFrJxiirpgG/Screen_Shot_2012-02-24_at_11.42.49_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="340" /> </div> </p> <p>For the fashionista: Max Mara Fall 2012- Yes I know the runways in Italy are abuzz with talk of Prada's return to its 90s gutsy glory, but I absolutely love Max Mara's looks- we all know the brand does outerwear better than anyone, and if you look beyond some of the weird accessories they showed (leather legwarmers, no thanks) you can see how wearable and chic these pieces are. Love. PS I snuck in the royal blue short coat from Moschino just because I live for it and love the Belle du Jour whimsy thing. Who doesn't?</p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile0.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-24/bjvHDxomlrCCfzsyfcroFkBqeInAAHaDAvjqdrCBkgDfqblzwHnGFxorzGrl/Screen_Shot_2012-02-24_at_11.50.46_AM.png.scaled1000.png"><img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-24_at_11" height="329" src="http://getfile4.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-24/bjvHDxomlrCCfzsyfcroFkBqeInAAHaDAvjqdrCBkgDfqblzwHnGFxorzGrl/Screen_Shot_2012-02-24_at_11.50.46_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="500" /></a> </div> </p> <p>For the lifestyle retail fans with a heart: Treasure and Bond- I popped into this lovely store on my walk yesterday- it's right by the Soho Grand and it's an emporium for designy types- think striped poufs, Pantone notepads, and clothes more suited for readers of graphic design annuals than those who read the Economist. (Though reading both for balance is not bad). The store has been open for a tick but little did I know it's owned by Nordstrom, and here's the best part- 100% of the proceeds from sales go to charities that help children. Way to go, Nordstrom. Thanks for taking your excellent customer service model to the next level and going beyond the store to help those in need, and with great products to boot.</p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-24_at_11" height="435" src="http://getfile5.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-24/pAqkhIHCsyedtJgwtimdJlojimAxlGgjiuszhruvuuBhmBbsHnbjxamatrqm/Screen_Shot_2012-02-24_at_11.51.36_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="329" /> </div> </p> <p> <p>For the soul:Compassion. OK this one is a bit broad, but can we all be a bit nicer to each other? The more I work from home, the more I have a chance to actually stop and think about how lucky we are to have what we have, and how crappy most of us behave when it comes to basic acts of kindness. With all of us here, there, and everywhere when it comes to speaking our minds, try to say something nice for a change. It goes a long way. Compassion is the new black, people, so put that in your Phillip Treacy fastener and smoke it.</p> <p>That's about it, cuties. Have a wonderful weekend and keep reading. I'm working on some other things as I mentioned but will be here for you as well, with everything that's fit to post. Cause that's what's up this five is the magic number kind of Friday right here, right now. All the love, XO</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p /> </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </p> <p><a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/five-for-friday-17215">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/five-for-friday-17215#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~4/_Mh11Bv9GVY" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/210313/Picture_15.png http://posterous.com/users/4afy6hjFKmQN sheri radel rosenberg sherimaven sheri radel rosenberg http://sherimaven.posterous.com/five-for-friday-17215 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:44:00 -0800 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~3/MkNtNENZoRU/lipstick-must-have http://sherimaven.posterous.com/lipstick-must-have <p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile3.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-22/CrvoAokgvzllcJoeaoEhoimGHlmlqbIxrysJolbIkbznyeCBwtubJsHpJdkg/Screen_Shot_2012-02-22_at_2.36.48_PM.png.scaled1000.png"><img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-22_at_2" height="494" src="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-22/CrvoAokgvzllcJoeaoEhoimGHlmlqbIxrysJolbIkbznyeCBwtubJsHpJdkg/Screen_Shot_2012-02-22_at_2.36.48_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="500" /></a> </div> </p> <p>Hi, Wednesday. It's a gorgeous spring like afternoon in New York City and I'm both enjoying the weather yet also wondering if this Al Gore character may have a point. I can't complain about the unseasonable warmth, but I can wonder why in the world the temperature is as high as it is, this being FEBRUARY.</p> <p>But since we're nice and warm, I wanted to share with you my new favorite thing for Spring- bright lipstick. Now, look here- I'm not a lipstick girl AT ALL. I've always been more prone to dramatic eyes and less on the lip- have always thought lipstick looks terrible on me, especially those of the bright variety.&nbsp;</p> <p>I have tried them all in pursuit of the perfect hue and consistency, and the latest genius creation from Nars may be the answer to all of my lipstick dreams- their Velvet Gloss lip pencil is a gift from above. I have always found lipstick in pencil form to be too matte and too drying, but this pencil is both creamy and shiny at the same time, and lasts through at least two sugarfree vanilla lattes and then some. I adore the Mexican rose shade- it's a way to wear bright color but somehow it's still sheer and remarkably wearable. It's a lovely hot pink that feels vibrant and lovely and sexy and bright. And the texture is one of &nbsp;lip balm and does not feel heavy, which I adore. &nbsp;It's also a fab way to spruce up the face when there's no time for your full regime- just a pop of color on the lip and it looks like you're fully dressed. This lipstick is the equivalent of the perfect black dress- it's all you need to feel dressed up, pretty, and just right all at once. The other shades are equally lovely, and I may just have to get them all...it's not the first time a Nars lipstick has won my heart- I have worn their Dolce Vita forever- the perfect little hint of rose that makes your lips look full and pinky but not overwrought. They also do a shade called Mayflower that is equally plucky for those of us afraid of an overdone lip.&nbsp;</p> <p>In any case, try this fabulous creation, at once. Global warming aside, it's time to start thinking about all things Springtime, from my (nicely tinted) mouth to yours. Cause that's what's up this kissable Wednesday in Cobble Hill. Mwah mwah. XO</p> <p>Here's the link to purchase:</p> <p><a href="http://www.narscosmetics.com/the-latest/artist-favorites/~/mexican-rose">http://www.narscosmetics.com/the-latest/artist-favorites/~/mexican-rose</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </p> <p><a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/lipstick-must-have">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/lipstick-must-have#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~4/MkNtNENZoRU" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/210313/Picture_15.png http://posterous.com/users/4afy6hjFKmQN sheri radel rosenberg sherimaven sheri radel rosenberg http://sherimaven.posterous.com/lipstick-must-have Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:13:00 -0800 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~3/s1KPNBEmPt4/its-raining-fashion-at-burberry http://sherimaven.posterous.com/its-raining-fashion-at-burberry <p> <p>[[posterous-content:pid___0]]</p> <p>Gotta love Christopher Bailey who crafted yet another winning season of clothes for the sartorial and veddy British brand...let your love rain down on me. XO</p> </p> <p><a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/its-raining-fashion-at-burberry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/its-raining-fashion-at-burberry#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~4/s1KPNBEmPt4" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/210313/Picture_15.png http://posterous.com/users/4afy6hjFKmQN sheri radel rosenberg sherimaven sheri radel rosenberg http://sherimaven.posterous.com/its-raining-fashion-at-burberry Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:38:00 -0800 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~3/U6jCGZEOaEc/back-to-school http://sherimaven.posterous.com/back-to-school <p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-20_at_5" height="592" src="http://getfile9.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-20/mIntnhioJzzqbIctHzdmbHsFvhGFpuemehpcbjxfumfzcabmxrfkvBJeqdIE/Screen_Shot_2012-02-20_at_5.48.48_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="452" /> </div> </p> <p>Hi, Monday and day of <em>El Presidentes</em>.</p> <p>I was up the Hudson at Bard College this weekend with my niece and sis looking at the school...oh the headiness and possibilites of college, when you are broke, hungry, and full of wonder. It's almost too much to bare- had a fantastic time and just love that part of New York- epiphanies abounded and all I know is I am going to use this new time in my life to figure some stuff out, the stuff that will take me back to that very same sense of wonder- I am hoping to live without the broke part, and the hungry part will not be hungry for a homecooked meal but hungry for satisfaction and personal growth. This much I know, friends, this much I know.</p> <p>On this day of celebration of our great leaders (not to mention phenomenal sales at the stores), I am moving forward- I know I came back to New York for more than this moment, and I'm dedicating myself to the simple goal of finding it. Not so simple, I know, but simple in its singular dedication to getting "there", wherever there may be.</p> <p>That means that I may not be posting quite as much as I do on this here blog, because I'm devoting myself to starting a book (not to read, but to write) on all of these things and many more. I will not, however, be writing about dead presidents. Look elsewhere for that.</p> <p>But know that this blog has meant more to me than anything- I found my voice again and look forward to more sharing here and beyond this coming year. I'm not leaving my love of fashion behind, but I'm redirecting a good deal of my energy and wanderlust to a more concentrated effort of the written word, so be patient, be kind, and be devoted. &nbsp;And trust me, this blog ain't goin' anywhere- I may just not be musing on the daily right now.&nbsp;</p> <p>I can't do this without your support- my ego won't let me (ha). Being on a campus this weekend made me realize I need to go back to school- to learn all of those things that matter, make sense, and fulfill. Much of this will be self taught, PS. I'm looking forward to being back in class and need to be discplined and focused and conscientious as all get out. For those of you that hire writers, don't hesitate to reach out. I would love to coin a phrase for you, or do whatever else you need so as to support myself in this endeavor. And if you need a good producer, well dang, I can do that, too. I feel blessed by the peeps who have already called with work- you know who you are, and needless to say, you are the greatest. This book thing ain't gonna happen overnight, so I still very much look forward to continuing to rock and roll with all of you and make great things.</p> <p>All the love, friends. All the love. Here's to being young, hungry, and on the hunt for knowledge and wisdom and all of the possibilities. A bientot...cause that's what's up this school is officially in session kind of Monday in the 718. Gotta go and get to class- because it's never too late, is it? XO</p> </p> <p><a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/back-to-school">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/back-to-school#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~4/U6jCGZEOaEc" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/210313/Picture_15.png http://posterous.com/users/4afy6hjFKmQN sheri radel rosenberg sherimaven sheri radel rosenberg http://sherimaven.posterous.com/back-to-school Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:48:00 -0800 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~3/o60SptRXCSE/five-for-friday-20002 http://sherimaven.posterous.com/five-for-friday-20002 <p> <p>Good late morning, Friday. I just took a tough spin class and am feeling kinda tired. Khan and I have lots of work to do today, so let's get to it, shall we? Here are my Five for Friday, the Fashion week edition:</p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-17_at_11" height="488" src="http://getfile4.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-17/BvkJHtABkftrbnIjFxtdbxdBEdAsiBfBskskAoxAysJzBHsfHdzhmdgAzGId/Screen_Shot_2012-02-17_at_11.11.00_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="323" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-17_at_11" height="480" src="http://getfile5.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-17/gcvgktqnGrFfFIGtufkBvpkdxkfeeEfqouwAavxiByvbIivwrlftyaFaJoll/Screen_Shot_2012-02-17_at_11.11.10_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="318" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-17_at_11" height="487" src="http://getfile0.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-17/nzfaEjpokrtfJkuapketgwCJClAHHwHmhAeHIzCJntpEulDeAJldoJaGruuH/Screen_Shot_2012-02-17_at_11.11.56_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="328" /> </div> </p> <p>Ralph Lauren- Ralph is the quintessential American designer, and that's that. His fabulous show this week proved he has the chops to compete with the young and the fabulous, and his collection was a mix of Edwardian fabulousness (I was scared for a moment as I watched him hover a bit too close to Albert Nobbs territory for my tastes, but then he redeemed himself) and sensational looks for evening- bravo, Mr. Lauren. Bravo. I love the air of Gatsby too- very F. Scott Fitzgerald and a big nod to a chic and dashing American mystique that still continues to shine.</p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-17_at_11" height="480" src="http://getfile6.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-17/xeJwqbpiykhDDCAjfslBwdtgfrHkqtErpADscBajlrByaqzhpcmEHpFhiuey/Screen_Shot_2012-02-17_at_11.13.30_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="319" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-17_at_11" height="487" src="http://getfile6.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-17/kwdyBIhsCFIoAihlvhectrvvIrBlwFbrnoIvwebkwlmlHdDbIzqcwHmpdsEn/Screen_Shot_2012-02-17_at_11.14.15_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="320" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-17_at_11" height="481" src="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-17/izcpqzAJodihAJajGlCubryjGluBzoekqAemEfwEnncjqsBojHwzshknjdGr/Screen_Shot_2012-02-17_at_11.14.03_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="317" /> </div> </p> <p>Proenza Schouler- Fabulous looks from the dynamic and dashing duo who make the bag I want more than any other. I love their good girl/bad girl thing and think their show this week was a real winner.&nbsp;</p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile6.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-17/AfqlmgrgFsjAwreIJuIrgicAJdyidlClJvdnuuryCevHnqoGbCynGjHocCyA/Screen_Shot_2012-02-17_at_11.15.12_AM.png.scaled1000.png"><img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-17_at_11" height="349" src="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-17/AfqlmgrgFsjAwreIJuIrgicAJdyidlClJvdnuuryCevHnqoGbCynGjHocCyA/Screen_Shot_2012-02-17_at_11.15.12_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="500" /></a> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile2.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-17/jqdiksBnzdwtnGEdFaHCjaBkauczjhhxFombldgHCextArGuJocodzzItdis/Screen_Shot_2012-02-17_at_11.15.23_AM.png.scaled1000.png"><img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-17_at_11" height="346" src="http://getfile0.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-17/jqdiksBnzdwtnGEdFaHCjaBkauczjhhxFombldgHCextArGuJocodzzItdis/Screen_Shot_2012-02-17_at_11.15.23_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="500" /></a> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile7.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-17/qbhfJfJJBglrjAghCwwCwyhFcshmzqEhdqdFHadkFFhDbIArbIqnckcrzxCC/Screen_Shot_2012-02-17_at_11.15.40_AM.png.scaled1000.png"><img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-17_at_11" height="349" src="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-17/qbhfJfJJBglrjAghCwwCwyhFcshmzqEhdqdFHadkFFhDbIArbIqnckcrzxCC/Screen_Shot_2012-02-17_at_11.15.40_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="500" /></a> </div> </p> <p>Tommy Ton- his amazing documentation of the fashion crowd still knocks me out. Adore his use of fashionable humans as chic still life, as well as his innate ability to spot trends and the best accessories in town. Always fun to see his stuff.</p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-17_at_10" height="481" src="http://getfile3.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-17/uzgyfBddDvblAzuIjpFqCmDbDIymxeHCqlqgnIvfgFihIbadAaAJFjprkczH/Screen_Shot_2012-02-17_at_10.55.12_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="479" /> </div> </p> <p>Melissa Stasiuk- a new favorite model of mine- love her hair and rocker thing...making it a goal to grow mine so finding her look inspiring.</p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-17_at_11" height="443" src="http://getfile1.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-17/swunIwmCsybckaJapbIqfduikkwhxuAsacIpfAsJCihGjwDGIlaEhAvFinpJ/Screen_Shot_2012-02-17_at_11.20.25_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="327" /> </div> </p> <p>A looser silhouette- Almost every runway this week offered up looks that were a big departure in terms of shapes- I love that we can look forward to clothes that are still feminine, but more forgiving, less body con, and generally more wearable and fresh. &nbsp;I love this image that shows what this new look is all about- a bit of the comfortable cocoon for times that feel less than safe and straightforward.Yes, please.</p> <p>That's all for now, folks. Hope you have a wonderful weekend. I'm off like a tired old bandage dress, cause that's what's up this everything new is new again kind of Friday in the greatest city on Earth. All the love, and XO</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </p> <p><a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/five-for-friday-20002">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/five-for-friday-20002#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~4/o60SptRXCSE" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/210313/Picture_15.png http://posterous.com/users/4afy6hjFKmQN sheri radel rosenberg sherimaven sheri radel rosenberg http://sherimaven.posterous.com/five-for-friday-20002 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:11:00 -0800 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~3/rjtTEX6B9s0/two-things http://sherimaven.posterous.com/two-things <p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-16_at_5" height="612" src="http://getfile5.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-16/cpckkcrdwkjnbhujrsDfdHoAJvitqnsurGgCuuCimtJbicBxognjmGjflrdc/Screen_Shot_2012-02-16_at_5.13.30_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="421" /> </div> </p> <p>Ralph Lauren is a complete genius.</p> <p>Proenza Schouler are transcendent.</p> <p>Ok, three things- I have no time to post today (that's the third). Busy as hell making shit happen and meeting with talented people with great ideas, so be back tomorrow to tell you more...all the love, and oh, hello Thursday almost evening- I forgot to say hi to you today amidst my move making. All the love, cause that's what's up this everyday I'm hustlin' kind of Thursday in the 718, yo. Ta ta. XO</p> </p> <p><a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/two-things">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/two-things#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~4/rjtTEX6B9s0" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/210313/Picture_15.png http://posterous.com/users/4afy6hjFKmQN sheri radel rosenberg sherimaven sheri radel rosenberg http://sherimaven.posterous.com/two-things Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:07:00 -0800 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~3/trWVHLdaliA/the-shape-of-things-to-come-from-ports-1961 http://sherimaven.posterous.com/the-shape-of-things-to-come-from-ports-1961 <p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-15_at_5" height="477" src="http://getfile0.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-15/nxhHiJsexgJFzgFdIuxuwIJeHgygfIcCJAipCsshBscseyjinzvyjfhyjzIl/Screen_Shot_2012-02-15_at_5.06.34_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="321" /> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-15_at_5" height="482" src="http://getfile6.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-15/sBAAdidtkcpyersjljptxGxwuJfqHBdIwdzGvJCglzaFqcjeJIezBrJxzIDF/Screen_Shot_2012-02-15_at_5.06.19_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="318" /> <div class='p_see_full_gallery'><a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/the-shape-of-things-to-come-from-ports-1961">See the full gallery on Posterous</a></div> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-15_at_5" height="485" src="http://getfile0.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-15/HvmnwyJhGeldzbznoicdmhrBmwjajbeHkfCerIxAwgfHzHdiucsmnpaxsjvJ/Screen_Shot_2012-02-15_at_5.06.45_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="314" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-15_at_5" height="479" src="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-15/tkgvaatjkmCoaJaAHpBlzhxnuckaujdBwumxeizafgAxsqrmnoblIhmtrpzu/Screen_Shot_2012-02-15_at_5.06.26_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="318" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-15_at_5" height="481" src="http://getfile1.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-15/jnyhcCnAdJjfEtJhlBdJIkzgqIBuocmbGufcklmtqjvflahzgIfwzBzHgEvz/Screen_Shot_2012-02-15_at_5.07.28_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="318" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-15_at_5" height="480" src="http://getfile3.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-15/teJfGnJmpmxopsgzwHpJxcCuzeCxFrwntfqAdrekGqerenzymiiBvwxJdBts/Screen_Shot_2012-02-15_at_5.07.19_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="319" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-15_at_5" height="481" src="http://getfile5.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-15/iCIcCqAkubuhygIppeehHbJJumydxFFAzgJHEyCxxuJvJcjrbyirjtnsosBk/Screen_Shot_2012-02-15_at_5.07.08_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="320" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-15_at_5" height="483" src="http://getfile2.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-15/EzylpdJxaEFhBpxdejktCEGevxGhDthiqEzDgmCzpfysiBgDeIfJiJxpkgJJ/Screen_Shot_2012-02-15_at_5.06.58_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="315" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-15_at_5" height="358" src="http://getfile7.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-15/gsHpxwvJmmHaAhDxoeokhhvqrIdemwGFgrisrbeBvAEszFsrJbBtjICdxvwb/Screen_Shot_2012-02-15_at_5.06.00_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="338" /> </div> </p> <p>Good afternoon, Wednesday. My day has been spent recalling many happy moments with David, and looking forward to many more. Of course, I've also been watching the shows from Fashion Week online, and I just love what I'm seeing from Ports 1961, a favorite designer of mine for its elegant clothes that are free of pretense or fuss.</p> <p>As I've been nostalgic today because of the anniversary, I also started to think about my career, in all its various stages and iterations. I remember years ago when I worked in the trends world following every word Faith Popcorn, a woman reknowned for her trends work at the time, to see what we were all going to be like in the future. One of her most famous observations was a concept called "cocooning", where we would all focus on our homes and creating a safe environment from which to sleep, eat, work, and love. I can't help but feel this trend having a big resurgence not just because so many of us are freelancing or refocusing priorities amidst all of this talk of work/life balance, but because we're seeing it on the runways as well.</p> <p>There's a new shape happening for Fall 2012 that stateside designers are serving up- and it feels much like a cocoon, a tulip, or an organic funneled form that is at once totally modern yet totally homespun. Lest you think this shape is dowdy or unflattering, fear not. We've spent years sucked into tight clothes and such, and perhaps it's time to loosen up and rethink what sensual means- perhaps it's not as obvious as a body con dress and it's more about warmth, comfort, safety, and pleasing to the senses. I am loving the colors of this collection (that deep green again has me knocked out, I can't get enough) and the shape of the silhouettes is exciting- perhaps these looks are better suited to a more mature audience, but take this shape and make it into a short, metallic dress and things can get pretty cute. In any event, we're all going to be wearing this look come Fall, so get used to it. As someone who is very much cocooning these days, I find these looks immensely reassuring that I am on the right track.</p> <p>Cause that's what's up this newly shaped Wednesday in New York Citay, brought to you live from my very own cocoon in Brooklyn. XO</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </p> <p><a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/the-shape-of-things-to-come-from-ports-1961">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/the-shape-of-things-to-come-from-ports-1961#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~4/trWVHLdaliA" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/210313/Picture_15.png http://posterous.com/users/4afy6hjFKmQN sheri radel rosenberg sherimaven sheri radel rosenberg http://sherimaven.posterous.com/the-shape-of-things-to-come-from-ports-1961 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:54:00 -0800 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~3/VkH3x3eatJE/happy-anniversary-to-me http://sherimaven.posterous.com/happy-anniversary-to-me <p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile3.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-15/rbzGkvbjJCHzfisurEhElnExArtnzkpwIyoyEJuyhIHagAvaGbgroakqduGx/Screen_Shot_2012-02-15_at_10.01.41_AM.png.scaled1000.png"><img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-15_at_10" height="380" src="http://getfile1.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-15/rbzGkvbjJCHzfisurEhElnExArtnzkpwIyoyEJuyhIHagAvaGbgroakqduGx/Screen_Shot_2012-02-15_at_10.01.41_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="500" /></a> </div> </p> <p>Hi, Wednesday- gloomy day in the city day after Valentine's Day...today I'll keep it brief because I'm off to the gym and want to dedicate my post today to my wonderful husband- nine years ago today we went to Vegas, me with an unfortunate haircut (assymetrical shortness) and he clean shaven and in a beautiful suit to marry up. There are really no words to say how much I love him, how much I appreciate his unwavering support of all my whims, thoughts, and impulses. I wouldn't be back here in New York without him and would in no way be strong enough to try this freelance thing and be who I am. Find somebody who makes you better and you can't lose. David I love you more than you can imagine- you have been through a lot with me and I am eternally grateful and thankful for you. The pic above is from our trip to Paris, and one of my all time favorites.</p> <p>Cue violins. Dim the lights. Clink the glasses. Today amidst all this rain and grey I feel like celebrating our life together...here's to many more years and many more adventures. All the love- cause that's what's up this letting love rule kind of Thursday in the 718. Love is all we need. &nbsp;XO</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </p> <p><a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/happy-anniversary-to-me">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/happy-anniversary-to-me#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~4/VkH3x3eatJE" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/210313/Picture_15.png http://posterous.com/users/4afy6hjFKmQN sheri radel rosenberg sherimaven sheri radel rosenberg http://sherimaven.posterous.com/happy-anniversary-to-me Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:50:00 -0800 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~3/4jeCuybiLYM/love-and-fashion-love-and-fashion http://sherimaven.posterous.com/love-and-fashion-love-and-fashion <p> <p>Good morning, Tuesday. Here it is Valentine's Day and such, and regardless of which way you swing on the pendulum when it comes to this holiday, you should still believe in love, and that's that. All of you toughies out there soften up today. Love is good. Some say it's all you need, even.</p> <p>So yea, it's still Fashion Week here in the most lovable city of all time. And as I spent yet another sleepless early morning reviewing all the stylish news that's fit to print, I realized that yesterday's shows could very well be equated with the stages of a love affair. So without further ado, let's do:</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="488" src="http://getfile5.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/AEskovrvovozxbroyGpiiCJHBbkhdAqjCmEncgsccclbzrgfgzshnnCapmII/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.24.34_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="331" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="477" src="http://getfile3.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/BFHqFeeCAmhDewDDdhHIvpgGGJixHwucIkwkdvpgxGhcGvznoAqAusEmdAtH/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.25.16_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="320" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="483" src="http://getfile4.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/kvvvCFjDdIejuprvhbmEjsgkHjypspbvzCzfheurhqBBuFkbCAozBCFdDAFt/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.24.44_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="322" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="481" src="http://getfile0.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/qBlpuDJsxfdtkoByAwmoqpHzDgeFJtbrwDIqwmdnwvhHvhfqgdtvCEmdwBwy/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.25.05_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="320" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="486" src="http://getfile6.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/GuxxuBduehkmwyDihEfufrvwyAzchCiDrbhyAlpmfbsqzbeJydDppjljohdG/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.25.45_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="322" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="483" src="http://getfile1.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/FdtGadjxhsdodpdCAdFvGhDymwvftiuJaEjJxiaIfdgvkhsrlBbxclkvCnCH/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.25.36_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="321" /> </div> </div> <div style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">At Donna Karan, whom as you know is one of my favorite designers, there were pieces to throw into a suitcase on that first exciting adventure with a new love- that feeling of wanting to look pretty, to feel beautiful, and easy and free and all out sexy. Donna is the queen of evening looks that don't feel fussy- almost tee shirt like comfort yet dressed to the nines. It's the giddiness of a new relationship that makes you pack in a hurry, praying to the Lord that you have the right stuff, in more ways than one. If your trunk case was packed with these pieces, there's no doubt that love would conquer all. And that red dress? HOTNESS. These clothes are not over the top, but are perfect for that phase in your love life when you want to play it a bit safe, but still suggest otherwise.</div> <div style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="488" src="http://getfile2.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/qztmyIECBbCecGGrimjrhFBoohEouAIiwJsmDtlnfFdcjDqtjEybmnnyuozk/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.31.02_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="323" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="481" src="http://getfile0.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/yBrBsucgraIsJvJHzkjunlfqmdrhBdparFEBEFIqiAIlFyGfthxlizfhFFql/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.31.15_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="324" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="480" 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src="http://getfile6.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/AtlmFgpbECyyEEEECrjqaxbzqpkEJHxgymrIpqxdphzavAjEiqzEfcBEJxCk/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.33.03_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="321" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="484" src="http://getfile9.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/eatpGiuInCrDwGgohzouGzgbIDuBCyGpeklIHoHmarFdflgntechfvGtHGEv/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.33.13_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="320" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="482" src="http://getfile9.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/dEwnzDzBthIHmrEEEHDhkjbxzeDapHtrqdtpeydeJzrGqJBaBnfssiBCbntA/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.33.21_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="323" /> </div> </div> <div style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">And as we progress into the ecstacy of new love territory, Reem Acra is making clothes for those times when the libido is on full tilt- I can't believe how sexy these pieces are- all you need is a knowing grin and some lipstick and a sexy partner and POW. Not sure these clothes need much more remarks than these, but these pieces are for that feverish part of your relationship when you're always asking everybody if it's hot in here, or if it's just YOU. Leather and cutouts and legs oh my. These are clothes for seduction and that's that. (They can also be repurposed later as a 'I'm back' moment when and if that steamy relationship ends. Keep these pieces for when you're ready to jump back in the fray).&nbsp;</div> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="482" src="http://getfile1.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/nnsdsslgyffIDuIqvqfzliDvEujsfnwzcvhrGEhAglAxcvHFxhyJnEqApAch/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.27.38_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="326" /> </div> </p> <div style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="497" src="http://getfile1.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/wulvplEpHGiHfbxBDrbCmHGIjEAkiuJqyDvCksAzenAtxmeGpoppyqsstbiA/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.27.46_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="333" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="485" src="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/oqGBjqexFIbElxlnapHgoqBpctzxswcipjypDHGxIhdxHkzdAsJcuizhDEcr/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.28.14_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="326" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="488" src="http://getfile6.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/akFEoukHrywnCimBmhoGlfIfsupAcfqqdatgBljJxgJBHvmdtFuinvAirjjq/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.28.21_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="325" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="493" src="http://getfile7.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/rritwBiyJnyzhithnHpipuodzoHCFEgojtklffkBcJHAHCyHkvumwsuAcDFz/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.28.35_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="332" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="493" src="http://getfile1.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/GFyxBrGGHsuEIyaimCtExIEwEinrausdtnypkEBBGddrfezvEpEwBJJvvsBk/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.28.53_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="323" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="489" src="http://getfile3.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/zhnmglweluHGehvkyifwvevwubbrmwpvGzFIFEjqsyDsvwuqIasyutfgczDa/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.29.04_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="333" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="483" src="http://getfile3.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/btiyphqzwvEiFirryjzweJoDjjAjrIwzyongoAHhdFoEJobyzAglrJCEHhGe/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.28.05_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="318" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="489" src="http://getfile9.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/wuddqDvukjnBEkxcrFlwaIxchqCritlJdDxuCAzxbxniGhlgxuGfqquDHcJg/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.29.22_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="322" /> </div> </div> <div style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">But then, we come to Marc Jacobs, and despite the gushy gooness of all the editors who can't get enough of his Marcness, I'm going to give this collection a big old WTF. In love terms, this is that point in the relationship when phrases such as "it's not me, it's definitely you" take over. I'm not sure where he was going with this collection, but I'm not feeling it. Again in love terms, I think me and Marc need to break up. Any man that wants to make my hips look bigger or put me in crazy hats has got to go. Sure he's creative, but maybe a little too much. I'm showing the best pieces of the collection, or at least the ones that scare me the least, but I'm breaking up with you, Marc. The editors can't quit you, but I can. At least for this season. These clothes are simply too complicated, too weird, and too odd to love.Time for a little grounding. (Girls under 25, don't worry. You're going to feel that way about a man one day- you'll want someone not crazy, even if that sculptor with the dark eyes and lack of job has you smitten now. I promise you'll come to your senses). I hope Marc does next season. This was just over the top weird and off base. In love terms, this is that moment when it's time for a little less crazy. Oh and ps, if you are in the market for a man, these clothes ain't gonna help you snag one. Find me a man alive that likes these clothes that feel like Mary Poppins on mescaline. Yikes. These pieces are right up there with harem pants in terms of what men don't like. Not that that matters, but just saying...</div> <div style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="475" src="http://getfile1.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/lCkjfIHukkxFxmtArtHjwBdonkHnjbdCmInGaxjdzwltrsgjngqmiEAEwFtA/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.18.35_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="327" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="478" src="http://getfile1.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/DnydvaaAtyEejxeguIaqJGihGdhxvJnngturbnClJgzeGrqCnIdzkopJghcr/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.19.03_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="316" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="480" src="http://getfile4.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/FxBGiGjqbsaqzHueFawDowDtAhkDomDfdpGnFcnJAinAsvlnudImGbggIowq/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.18.46_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="328" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="480" src="http://getfile6.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/jjeDwgyxhlGrfrHxaiIGHypjmcivGcmFnCBEqBytzymzBocrpDpGpBtjxxvl/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.19.11_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="319" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="485" src="http://getfile5.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/nfitbIdJIBkqqyyomelzjdJywlmolFfwqgaywDmqdaJxkbmCcuslhyAkfzlD/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.19.27_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="331" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="482" src="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/qhhtBIrCdxiihIEHtCjhallgtCjDfgqEstmlEgtfbmmvaHpnuyCghvokbFgv/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.19.19_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="326" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="484" src="http://getfile1.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/IDGFdJfrooJBFIyziFwfEDqcFIcpHwduJgaFEphyhmiIHzvFJJoHAhknrnso/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.19.45_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="320" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="483" src="http://getfile3.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/EDvpuwgtyiHBfFhifIlbuHfJkrgGgsgheheemrBdhicuCryGboqajzbabGpJ/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.20.13_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="326" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="487" src="http://getfile4.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/yazleFydbyxEgctcsCBgatpHojpBzDjcbochaoinnrnAoaEvIozoqukCBbhF/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.19.36_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="324" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="481" src="http://getfile0.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/atIHuihCDHqtmCmDxAomtlqHybzodDkFAjpxzzAukHlnxvbIkzGFasuayIii/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.20.37_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="321" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="482" src="http://getfile5.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/DuJqxqjCAdjutjxAqffIqnvtiEbsvxGDyAouDJksfaIBapammyjwmydinGgH/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.20.26_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="319" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="488" src="http://getfile1.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/lhAjqGyAcpvudiahEvHHasuaHFHcuJdztjEpaJmxbjGkavycBFItFdrHbIuy/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.19.52_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="324" /> </div> </div> <div style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">So we've fallen in love, gotten carried away, came to our senses, and where are we now? We're in the world of Phillip Lim, whose insanely perfect and spot on collection (that green, those trousers, those knits) &nbsp;speaks to the greatest love of all- our love of self. To be comfortable in one's own skin is better than any love affair, and I argue that until you are there with yourself, you better not even try to love anyone else. This collection to me, is everything about that feeling when you realize you are alright, partner or no partner, and that being comfortable with who you are (and in your clothes) is way cool- self love, ladies. Dress accordingly. See above. I had a very hard time editing my favorite pieces, but these are clothes to wrap yourself in, girls. There is not one thing here I would not wear, and this much I know. And further, these are clothes that are much like a good relationship- easy, free, not pretentious, and free of passing fancies or trends. These are clothes to stand the test of time, to grow with you, and to complement your life. That's the way a long lasting relationship should be, too. Another collection that feels equally as trustworthy and grounded is the looks on Zero + Maria Cornejo's runway. I loved just about everything here too and these are clothes for confident girls who know who they are. Incredible. Not quite as safe as Phillip Lim, but a bit more whimsical and fun, albeit in a quiet way.<div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="484" src="http://getfile3.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/nnuBgBIEHeybesFeGaBIeGtqzxBGskJcrAdkkveuGpxgxanJIDmnnpBxnxCg/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.40.22_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="323" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="482" src="http://getfile5.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/fmbdJtryfrHflkaCprogsFIyEuFEcesgudxuIzsqHduBbfllhdBIIfBBogiz/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.40.30_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="325" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="483" src="http://getfile1.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/xnqDoswlnDyGlifCmGpbhuEllHrpAhxEuDIBoaIInygyhxpnFfAbdDruDHDa/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.40.38_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="325" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="481" src="http://getfile9.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/dtssHiGphtmCtbvucbmCEvbGhDmJmiglEEyvHgqGsbbuBBoFGqEJFpjvhGCG/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.40.48_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="320" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="485" src="http://getfile4.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/bkfiBEslymjjIxoDCqCFborvrtwJFhCpnEhfHrgosjwzenGnloniphCIDGzg/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.41.04_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="320" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="483" src="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/pBJniIHyJjGsylJFdgmGbFvneglfeaBAixBFHtloyEuneHcAjruGceBpJifw/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.41.13_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="321" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="478" src="http://getfile7.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/khFpfacDjsoIIyaiegFogubpioAlwcffmlxAvCmJxiyFeBqtrisheDzJErzj/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.41.26_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="319" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-14_at_5" height="477" src="http://getfile2.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-14/ioBmpCEhmrBtlGdguqxcCdikjobCkbvsFuHqibitnFdDkwJgFGnIBfaJwCnu/Screen_Shot_2012-02-14_at_5.41.43_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="328" /> </div> So what have we learned, girls? That fashion and love are related. That dressing for romance has many phases. And my advice to you at the end of this lengthy treatise about fashion and love? Take something from all of these phases and collection and mix it up a bit- even the tried and true among us need a bit of spice from time to time- take a bit of Reem, a bit of Donna, a bit of Lim, and a bit of Cornejo, and you've got a balanced and healthy relationship with fashion. And if you must, take a little of Marc, too, but at your own risk. Live and learn, ladies, live and learn. Cause that's what's up this all things love and fashion kind of Tuesday on Valentine's Day in the most lovely city in the world. I still believe in both by the way. &nbsp;Love and fashion, love and fashion- they go together, indeed. XO&nbsp;</div> <p>&nbsp;</p> </p> <p><a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/love-and-fashion-love-and-fashion">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/love-and-fashion-love-and-fashion#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~4/4jeCuybiLYM" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/210313/Picture_15.png http://posterous.com/users/4afy6hjFKmQN sheri radel rosenberg sherimaven sheri radel rosenberg http://sherimaven.posterous.com/love-and-fashion-love-and-fashion Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:26:00 -0800 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~3/9xx3YLyRUZg/channeling-jean-harlow-and-the-1930s-at-jenny http://sherimaven.posterous.com/channeling-jean-harlow-and-the-1930s-at-jenny <p> <p>Hi, again...me again. I wanted to share these amazing dresses from Jenny Peckham, further proof of a girly, dress loving moment on the runways for Fall. I love these gowns- fluid, sexy, body skimming but never sleazy, and all out glamorous. Obsessed with the taupey numbers with the rhinestones, and love love love the combo of grey and the red belt (never mind the hair. Just never mind it. I don't get it). The dresses are pure genius. Here they are:</p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-13_at_3" height="479" src="http://getfile9.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-13/bJuhFDDyydhCsqrIvpCmbArBwzugFhGlvFwGCBosEnErwbDdizhibCIhIlDA/Screen_Shot_2012-02-13_at_3.24.33_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="315" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-13_at_3" height="480" src="http://getfile5.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-13/CiHavymxpogCEBAxBGqrbcvxgtrurinsHHyvlyleewBJvyyDglIBAqDjzEiF/Screen_Shot_2012-02-13_at_3.24.02_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="322" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-13_at_3" height="480" src="http://getfile6.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-13/jtIktBkEFohEjgwzJGrEelvqfxyfmHmbeqeCAoghdDacsuseuposfpJsJHhB/Screen_Shot_2012-02-13_at_3.24.08_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="322" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-13_at_3" height="488" src="http://getfile5.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-13/gtnwkwJzowIppnbjoGllAqpaEwAqnnCoBIoJqqAhHCggpuwzpzBotlFunrcn/Screen_Shot_2012-02-13_at_3.24.16_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="324" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-13_at_3" height="471" src="http://getfile4.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-13/AdqbAenswwmbyGkfnqHrCCGdmypsiCavscphfhetagGbCefuByJjihcHndac/Screen_Shot_2012-02-13_at_3.23.47_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="316" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-13_at_3" height="483" src="http://getfile7.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-13/feiloqnJdEAyEaEvvEAGlzEayGmcrBpJHIxuHytbjEFBqbydCkqhrGDcFJbG/Screen_Shot_2012-02-13_at_3.24.27_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="317" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-13_at_3" height="481" src="http://getfile0.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-13/btwyyFtvmDskusErjuqxeBovaxIksirdsjBrGmpdzEsaBcqxdHkuiBhoavIB/Screen_Shot_2012-02-13_at_3.24.42_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="327" /> </div> </p> <p>And here are some photos of the divine Jean Harlow, the movie star of the 30s who typified the blonde bombsell, and who unfortunately died in her late 20s from renal failure.</p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-13_at_3" height="451" src="http://getfile7.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-13/cvkwuqncEciyyJygvihBClarIzEdlhwfErrmfEhpsbbuCheJIhGbiofbijyv/Screen_Shot_2012-02-13_at_3.25.30_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="336" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-13_at_3" height="672" src="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-13/IjwhvlcoIgDlEaGtAkrazmwkhBivCnelFhxrGaAAyvBGCffsFdHfFdtraBba/Screen_Shot_2012-02-13_at_3.25.20_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="500" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile7.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-13/amJtrpvHirpqjzyakAcDsyDnkybeAJEFEnelyrpeayhEIIdBJzdDmogtBblr/Screen_Shot_2012-02-13_at_3.25.44_PM.png.scaled1000.png"><img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-13_at_3" height="643" src="http://getfile3.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-13/amJtrpvHirpqjzyakAcDsyDnkybeAJEFEnelyrpeayhEIIdBJzdDmogtBblr/Screen_Shot_2012-02-13_at_3.25.44_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="500" /></a> </div> </p> <p>I think she was stunning, and I also am feeling a bit of Kim Basinger in "La Confidential" here- one of my favorite films ever albeit a film set in the 1950s and not the '30s- loved the style of that movie and these clothes are in tune with that neo-noir classic as well. In any case and regardless of era, those clothes add up to real intrigue and glamour- look for these looks at the Oscars or at big events that make the tabloids a la LA Confidential soon. And you can print that. Cause that's what's up this silky smooth va va voom of a Monday in the 718. XO</p> </p> <p><a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/channeling-jean-harlow-and-the-1930s-at-jenny">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/channeling-jean-harlow-and-the-1930s-at-jenny#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~4/9xx3YLyRUZg" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/210313/Picture_15.png http://posterous.com/users/4afy6hjFKmQN sheri radel rosenberg sherimaven sheri radel rosenberg http://sherimaven.posterous.com/channeling-jean-harlow-and-the-1930s-at-jenny Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:43:00 -0800 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~3/X7fDkMENEG4/zac-makes-me-feel-like-a-natural-woman http://sherimaven.posterous.com/zac-makes-me-feel-like-a-natural-woman <p> <p>Hi, again. Valentine's Day is upon us and romance is in the air, and this collection from Zac Posen sure does not disappoint in that department. Dress after dress shows his instincts for understanding the beauty of our curves, and unless I'm wrong, when I think about what men like in terms of women's clothes, it goes a little something like these beautiful dresses and skirted suits. Sure there's nothing super modern about any of this, but I know these are gorgeous, sexy, and feminine pieces sure to make a heart race, pulse quicken, and remind us of how much fun it is to be a girl. Accompany with a little lipstick and some lovely scent and you're off...divine. They also summon up a passport to all points East, with a bit of the Mata Hari thrown in for good measure. If I was a spy/temptress, I'd pack a steamer trunk full of these pieces. And PS, there's great bravery in showing off your curves this way, so lest you think these clothes feel old fashioned, you're quite wrong. I can see Adele in a bunch of these pieces- particularly the dark green (there it is again) ruffled at the bust number with the trumpet hem. Oh and those red dresses don't disappoint- again, you need to be brave to wear read, and I salute you if you manage to summon up your inner Christina Hendricks and go to there. And the evening looks were showstoppers for sure.<div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-13_at_12" height="481" src="http://getfile4.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-13/EIHDqIoIfzEAezsqhGJHvleqdcsghGBAGiofbkmDwDpdurtziEAfbvAtGbuc/Screen_Shot_2012-02-13_at_12.48.28_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="314" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-13_at_12" height="481" src="http://getfile1.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-13/qvjhtnxlHxpBeDyulExEolzwDjoCElhkxHtGakIbrFovennwFohowgjJwxpf/Screen_Shot_2012-02-13_at_12.48.33_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="314" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-13_at_12" height="477" src="http://getfile9.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-13/wIatjqCFeEFBqDjdzEkipDhlEHbDIfaFmyIoexnhxfugfHIojpkEsjFcqhGq/Screen_Shot_2012-02-13_at_12.48.39_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="314" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-13_at_12" height="483" src="http://getfile9.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-13/gsbBzvzjsDknmEafzstGqyziliGsDFodgeHialwqhydHsIumhbsjAeneDmtg/Screen_Shot_2012-02-13_at_12.48.45_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="318" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-13_at_12" height="486" src="http://getfile7.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-13/bgepuIzkeoBdyejfIHqenAfamcBfCIzbmdhuaHvowpIHJmCnAqDpGtcwlIqk/Screen_Shot_2012-02-13_at_12.49.01_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="320" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-13_at_12" height="484" src="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-13/JmniifkJjfDybrzoDarHClBuzjByHsvnsDegyoEDfdGzJtlvstEmCHsuzfes/Screen_Shot_2012-02-13_at_12.48.53_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="320" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-13_at_12" height="481" src="http://getfile9.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-13/aCCrcaoecyljvGEsdJsBlbewCBehIavEpvGdjAGkxoEtkdmfBGdkiEeEmmaI/Screen_Shot_2012-02-13_at_12.49.11_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="323" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-13_at_12" height="481" src="http://getfile6.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-13/yereDCdchlfdzEeJzICcGkCkeBBfviAzwJmjdfpiwvIgxjxbvdGmbkwAmklF/Screen_Shot_2012-02-13_at_12.49.20_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="318" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-13_at_12" height="482" src="http://getfile6.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-13/rGadkDsaclBiyAiHukrepmxBoEIiHDfFIFEnkpyyHhnHoEtdeynBpzdGbfHt/Screen_Shot_2012-02-13_at_12.49.40_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="319" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-13_at_12" height="482" src="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-13/HfIJkjgafgCpHdgkGsjckbgACfnHaDvemjCzuohduxyEayHbEbGAhIqJGoyi/Screen_Shot_2012-02-13_at_12.50.05_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="324" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-13_at_12" height="477" src="http://getfile2.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-13/tqxgAxhtzGcBnzvixabnmuEAJqphbtxqlovtrebiyttenvckwhkmdilvufcy/Screen_Shot_2012-02-13_at_12.49.34_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="319" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-13_at_12" height="489" src="http://getfile7.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-13/pzBfpaacpriyHkEhIIffswgFoFuuBcFeAlkqvvEgmHFgHiFBczcblmgFwvyA/Screen_Shot_2012-02-13_at_12.49.58_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="321" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-13_at_12" height="479" src="http://getfile2.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-13/GdBrlmhHemnHhFpDvxvIAnAbemvlyurkaufouwpdmeagHakpbsnFjIwxHyeF/Screen_Shot_2012-02-13_at_12.49.47_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="314" /> </div> </p> <p>Cause that's what's up this how lovely to be a woman kind of Monday just a few subway stops away from Fashion Week...all the love, peeps. All the love. XO&nbsp;</p> </p> <p><a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/zac-makes-me-feel-like-a-natural-woman">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/zac-makes-me-feel-like-a-natural-woman#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~4/X7fDkMENEG4" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/210313/Picture_15.png http://posterous.com/users/4afy6hjFKmQN sheri radel rosenberg sherimaven sheri radel rosenberg http://sherimaven.posterous.com/zac-makes-me-feel-like-a-natural-woman Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:53:16 -0800 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~3/cpwPqheeltc/fashion-gets-lost http://sherimaven.posterous.com/fashion-gets-lost <p> <p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Good morning, Monday. I woke up with the sniffles and a bad case of fatigue and am going to pump myself through of Chinese herbs to make sure I don't get the full-blown badness. I can't believe tomorrow is Valentine's Day, and the day after that is my nine-year wedding anniversary. Time is flying, I tell you. Looking forward to celebrating that milestone at some point this weekend, or when the hubby comes up for air from his latest work project. I'm thinking we'll most likely be toasting our nuptials sometime in March, which is funny because the whole reason we got married Valentine's weekend in the first place was because it was the only time he could get away from a huge gig he was doing back in the day. LIke age, dates are just a number, and what matters is not when we celebrate, but that we do.</span></p> <p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">And speaking of celebrating, there's lots to clink about on the runways this week in New York. I'm loving that the clothes feel different- longer lengths in dresses (with few exceptions, case in point the stellar new looks from Dean Quinn, whose fresh and sexy collection is on my one to watch list).</span></p> <p style="background-color: white;"><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-12_at_7" height="484" src="http://getfile9.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-13/znECIjbmvECahCDikteazCjxBbkerDHDbxauGjypjljIuDcFiaxsjcygsFwx/Screen_Shot_2012-02-12_at_7.54.25_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="324" /> </div> [[posterous-content:pid___0]][[posterous-content:pid___1]][[posterous-content:pid___2]][[posterous-content:pid___3]][[posterous-content:pid___4]][[posterous-content:pid___5]]</p> <p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: white;">Also in my sights are the funnel and cocooned silhouettes signifying a need for safety in a chaotic world. Another trend emerging is a fascination with the exotic- it's not as much ethnic and tribal like last season but more exotic and eastern and a combination of a Far East nod and a Ballet Russes sort of aesthetic that reminds me a lot of iconic YSL. I also can't help but think of Chet Baker and his sexy song "Let's Get Lost"- perhaps all of us are feeling the need to get away, see something other than what we know, and see all that the world has to offer. I also think from a fiscal perspective, it's getting tough to ignore what's going on in the so called BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) nations, and now we're seeing it make its way into the fashion world, even though it is already well booming in big business and everything from sustainability to looking for cues on how these places are on the rise.</span></p> <p style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial;">At Altuzurra below, we got a sense of the modern Cossack, with sexy embellishment and a feel of a buttoned up military vibe gone sexy. The pants looks are wonderful too, and that mossy green color I'm starting to see everywhere has me captivated. My love for greens of all sorts knows no bounds- and this is much less jolly Green Giant and much more mossy and moor inspired.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: white;"><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-12_at_7" height="483" src="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-13/zxtGmeDfJwzkzIhtrlyzlGAhxcrmngDnuyqpBIhADdaBCGJzabwHFFlddalz/Screen_Shot_2012-02-12_at_7.45.18_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="318" /> </div> [[posterous-content:pid___6]][[posterous-content:pid___7]][[posterous-content:pid___8]][[posterous-content:pid___9]][[posterous-content:pid___10]][[posterous-content:pid___11]][[posterous-content:pid___12]][[posterous-content:pid___13]][[posterous-content:pid___14]]</span></p> <p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">At Duru Olowu, the exotic trend continued but definitely skewed more ethnic inspired with prints and colors not necessarily for the faint of fashion, but all absolutely stunning takes on a global influence. What a wonderful way to channel wanderlust from your very own closet. I want to book a ticket now. Oh and I also want him to do a Target collection. Can so see that, right? Oh and that green he's doing here? Love.</span></p> <p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-12_at_7" height="488" src="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-13/ugqxwdIfAxdrDGalmnwGeovbnyvfwwFmJonAzyrHsFglCcaBhhAoufnkJrml/Screen_Shot_2012-02-12_at_7.56.04_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="325" /> </div> [[posterous-content:pid___15]][[posterous-content:pid___16]][[posterous-content:pid___17]][[posterous-content:pid___18]][[posterous-content:pid___19]]<div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-12_at_7" height="482" src="http://getfile2.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-13/IvckntbxroayxqdmqGyiEFEqzinoAethAwJxfsmjzGdIrbasjqrfxHgGtdBa/Screen_Shot_2012-02-12_at_7.56.45_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="323" /> </div> [[posterous-content:pid___27]][[posterous-content:pid___28]][[posterous-content:pid___29]][[posterous-content:pid___30]][[posterous-content:pid___31]]</span></p> <p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Over at Christian Cota, "t</span><span style="font-family: Arial;">he designer gathered the inspiration for his clothes from the idea of an American girl getting lost in a Mexico desert -- in the fun, free-spirited conception of that scenario". That's what the New York Post said and I agree- this bright young star is one to watch, and his approach to exotic felt more folksy, a trend we saw last season that is continuing as we look for ways to channel authenticity and handcrafted. Oh and that long dress? Absolutely stunning.</span></p> <p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-12_at_7" height="484" src="http://getfile2.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-13/HGJoaenvwdyankFwhpaEIkshsuaamDkaJHyoslaEDrwIiqhDnwbnwebarmiu/Screen_Shot_2012-02-12_at_7.51.29_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="325" /> </div> [[posterous-content:pid___20]][[posterous-content:pid___21]][[posterous-content:pid___22]][[posterous-content:pid___23]][[posterous-content:pid___24]][[posterous-content:pid___25]][[posterous-content:pid___26]]</span></p> <div> <p style="background: white;"> </p> <p><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Arial;">And according to Mara Hoffman's liner notes as listed on style.com, "shaman gauchos" was the theme of her collection, and if that's not a bit off the beaten path, I'm not sure what is. Known for her prints, Ms. Hoffman did not disappoint, and I loved the sexy ease of her looks here- probably not going to be rocked by any real shamans, but fashion shamans and it girls all over will certainly hit up these looks come Fall.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="background: white;"><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-12_at_8" height="483" src="http://getfile5.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-13/FywaEFDgoxpymdegIiryvxAACpmgDquayEEtFBzsIqBCeBHrwtJIGImpdzAd/Screen_Shot_2012-02-12_at_8.00.25_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="326" /> </div> [[posterous-content:pid___32]][[posterous-content:pid___33]][[posterous-content:pid___34]][[posterous-content:pid___35]][[posterous-content:pid___36]][[posterous-content:pid___37]][[posterous-content:pid___38]]</p> <p style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: white;">Much has been made about what's to come in 2012- I've mentioned that you are either a glass half full or glass half empty type when it comes to this- you can either look at 2012 as a seismic move towards enlightenment or a time when we all implode. I'm sensing designers are mixing cocktails that signify a departure from traditional thinking and what we've seen before, and since that's the case, I'll have another. It's 2012 and I'm ready for some real change. And that's what's up this sniffly Monday full of possibilities in Brooklyn. Oh, and the Grammys were ok, I am still super sad about Whitney and though Rihanna's performance was a trainwreck, her Scarface inspired Armani complete with blonde 70s hair had me at hello. All the love, kids. All the love. XO</span></p> <p style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: white;"><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-13_at_8" height="305" src="http://getfile0.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-13/hatakAgBwrqAuakqJCeagdFBicvFAgyBIjInHbmncxuJsxyrpEzlyqtyotFo/Screen_Shot_2012-02-13_at_8.57.21_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="299" /> </div> <br /></span></p> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><br /></span></p> <p /> <p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </p> <p><a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/fashion-gets-lost">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/fashion-gets-lost#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~4/cpwPqheeltc" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/210313/Picture_15.png http://posterous.com/users/4afy6hjFKmQN sheri radel rosenberg sherimaven sheri radel rosenberg http://sherimaven.posterous.com/fashion-gets-lost Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:42:00 -0800 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~3/sYRqeLb2M6E/a-world-of-lost-umbrellas http://sherimaven.posterous.com/a-world-of-lost-umbrellas <p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile9.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-12/pmerabFelbsmGrpHtFcxzlDchbBiApkcqwxmEGCevyJmwDJznbexaxHiyDDz/Screen_Shot_2012-02-12_at_3.09.29_PM.png.scaled1000.png"><img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-12_at_3" height="502" src="http://getfile4.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-12/pmerabFelbsmGrpHtFcxzlDchbBiApkcqwxmEGCevyJmwDJznbexaxHiyDDz/Screen_Shot_2012-02-12_at_3.09.29_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="500" /></a> </div> </p> <p>Good day, Sunday. It's finally properly cold in New York and Khan and I just froze our tootsies off walking around the neighborhood. Happy to report I'm back home now, warm, thankful, and cozy- this is the way all Sundays should feel.</p> <p>As I sat and earnestly looked at all of the full frontal fashion coming out of New York this week, it was with great sadness that I heard about Whitney Houston's passing last night. David was trying to install a dimmer in our living room, gave up halfway, and caused us to lose our internet for a few hours. After three hours on hold with Time Warner and their Level 3 tech support (yes, it was that serious) and some crap pizza (yes, it's possible to have bad pizza in New York), our connectivity was restored, and the first thing I saw on my computer was the announcement of Ms. Houston's death. I was stunned, floored, and immediately saddened.Though I may not strike you as the type to love a pop star like Whitney, I wholeheartedly did. I have always been a fan of both R&amp;B and gospel, and her voice always took me somewhere, along with her gorgeous face and unfortunate ability to make her way into the tabloids- at first as a legend for her blessed voice, and then later as a poster child for her now infamous testament that "crack is whack". Indeed it is.</p> <p>I couldn't help but immediately take to Facebook and cry out a big "WTF", and noticed that many of my friends were in the same place- posting old videos, online eulogies, and sadness at her passing. In recent weeks, I've been troubled by my lack of direction, my aimlessness that plagued me in my early years in New York, where everything seems possible but getting "there" is often quite the opposite. It's hard enough for a normal sod like me to not somehow feel beat up by a constant need to succeed, to do better, to one up. I can't imagine what it's like to have talent on the scale of Whitney- many of us wish our path was as clear as hers (to sing and sing and sing), but that often comes with a huge price. I don't know if it's the fact that true artists like Whitney suffer more because it's much harder to live in one's truth and observe the rest of the world not doing the same, or if the constant scrutiny of a press and public obsessed with failure and a fall from grace finally takes the wind out of such glorious sails.&nbsp;</p> <p>And although I sought solace in my Facebook community and looked for connection in my sadness, I couldn't help but think of all of the parodies of Whitney over the years- and we all laughed at them- particularly Maya Rudolph's portrayal of her. A big part of me thinks we have to stop making fun of something as serious as drug abuse- if somebody did that to someone in our family, or worse, ourselves- I am not sure how many of us would survive that microscopic level of cruelty, that somehow makes us feel better about our own lives but does not consider the lives that kind of joking does.</p> <p>I know it's a big cliche to talk about the trappings of fame and being in the public eye, but all of this 24/7/365 information exchange at our fingertips (literally) feels out of control- we focus too much on the disasters of celebrity and sometimes forget they are still human, even if their talent somehow renders them otherwise to their fans. If less time was spent talking about how fucked up Whitney was and more time was spent trying to help her, could things have turned out differently? I'm not sure, but it brings up something bigger to me- there is so much shit talking all over the place- I've even seen it in my own industry in the comments sections of blogs where an announcement of a promotion or success can often lead to some serious snark. I'm not sure when we became a culture obsessed with watching people fail, or wishing them to do so, but it should stop. It's only after these people fall, or even worse, never get up again, that we remember what their true talent was- whether it's their music, art, athleticism, or simply being a good mother, father, or child.</p> <p>To have to constantly be "ok" in the public eye must be a huge burden, because sometimes we're not. How many of us can admit that certain days we might share a recipe or a funny video on Facebook but inside we're feeling lonely, lost, or overwhelmed? I'm amazed at our inability to &nbsp;recognize when people need help, because we're so busy judging and scrutinizing and talking about how crappy they looked or how a comment they said to a hungry media is spread all over the world, and often taken out of context.</p> <p>Though I am grateful to all of this "sociality" and the opportunity it has given me to rediscover my "voice" (my writing voice that is), I wonder- is it time to stop doing so much talking and start listening? Clearly there's too many people out there that are in a great deal of pain- are we canonizing people for their faults rather than what they can give to the world? It all seems a rather perverse side effect of a world gone crazy, and as I think about that beautiful person that died, is it possible to save another life, or be a little kinder to someone in your own sphere that may need it? Instead of another update on Twitter or Facebook, take some time to really share. I reluctantly look forward to seeing the tribute to Whitney on the Grammys tonight, and I most likely will be sharing my thoughts on Facebook, when really I should be taking stock in how lucky we are to not be suffering, and further still, to be alive. Have we lost our ability to protect ourselves from constant scrutiny and judement- is the umbrella formerly known as privacy gone forever? &nbsp;Sometimes we all need a little bit of protection, a little shelter from this storm called life. In Whitney's case, when times were bad, I can't help but feel we left her in the rain.</p> <p>Cause that's what's up this somewhat heavy Sunday in the 718. All the love, and I mean that. If you need me today, I'll be your umbrella. XO</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </p> <p><a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/a-world-of-lost-umbrellas">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/a-world-of-lost-umbrellas#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~4/sYRqeLb2M6E" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/210313/Picture_15.png http://posterous.com/users/4afy6hjFKmQN sheri radel rosenberg sherimaven sheri radel rosenberg http://sherimaven.posterous.com/a-world-of-lost-umbrellas Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:52:00 -0800 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~3/uln0nf7scf4/rebecca-taylor-nails-it http://sherimaven.posterous.com/rebecca-taylor-nails-it <p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-11_at_9" height="476" src="http://getfile1.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-11/ruydscJDEnfqGjsksAqrcthfciiGcbhifwEtqeIhlozfhlgmjhcJsHdkxpzm/Screen_Shot_2012-02-11_at_9.51.48_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="317" /> </div> </p> <p>Hi, again. Last post for today but I gotta say- Rebecca Taylor's collection blew me away. &nbsp;I know, it sounds strange to me too- Rebecca Taylor is usually entirely too girly for me, but this collection is like girly, on Valium. It's moodier, mellowed, and muted to give me something I didn't know I wanted until I saw it on the runway- clothes that are girly but not overly sunny or sorority girl- these are not bad girl pieces, but they're definitely for girls who have more on their mind than cupcakes. I fell in love with the collection, my favorite being the maxi dress above. It's so chic, so easy, and a bit dark. The color palette and shapes in the collection are just my size- wearable pieces that are cool, pretty, textured, and quietly sexy. J'adore.</p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-11_at_9" height="482" src="http://getfile9.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-11/HspnbeFfysIdrxjGmlmhElzeuFyEtnFyCEqtaFHIBgtnjrmdqjsstvihIEuJ/Screen_Shot_2012-02-11_at_9.50.22_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="320" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-11_at_9" height="484" src="http://getfile1.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-11/zHdIIoFJcvsvjIyGoJEGbdwiFylhdJmhkFEvDDCusHuIibJeDlelCHmqrgpI/Screen_Shot_2012-02-11_at_9.50.29_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="323" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-11_at_9" height="485" src="http://getfile0.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-11/DdnbFyjdcttylrvHFxjvwgfesDzvgjhwsxrdJkkyurtxemzqkkeICDyliqts/Screen_Shot_2012-02-11_at_9.50.37_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="327" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-11_at_9" height="482" src="http://getfile3.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-11/kGeIqxsGBgeqdzEsCJyAvArymoGFgcznBeCbqeBlenpgGCyutvzqgIhksefk/Screen_Shot_2012-02-11_at_9.50.43_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="323" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-11_at_9" height="485" src="http://getfile9.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-11/rnJpnaxgebDlCyrkxamyqfAweJBnntCIbADBGoEyqrwzdtyscdasEuJrnbuu/Screen_Shot_2012-02-11_at_9.50.52_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="321" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-11_at_9" height="480" src="http://getfile0.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-11/HAikiuqGzqwrACizunHrHcfDIclmwrJmkpyEAoDAGAFlBdcgsqogvrpFHydw/Screen_Shot_2012-02-11_at_9.51.02_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="317" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-11_at_9" height="479" src="http://getfile0.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-11/nBAwfthEbouehjuxggBaBpEpnDcJHIrhggcHusjIbemcwkgpGJtBBpBbvGcJ/Screen_Shot_2012-02-11_at_9.51.20_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="324" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-11_at_9" height="479" src="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-11/gFogJjhBsmIgzpwvnulwfJGzDtimwbkhymHazkxvCulBdauHhbJvvAxfcpqy/Screen_Shot_2012-02-11_at_9.51.27_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="327" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-11_at_9" height="484" src="http://getfile3.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-11/GJklGtJCjIBCBHjDuzEmBezggIwCtvHfHDzIIxorptsdgdwIrvrumrnfoBfx/Screen_Shot_2012-02-11_at_9.51.39_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="319" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-11_at_9" height="480" src="http://getfile5.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-11/dkCFrjizBFIBDFmiqpInizztrJsmJvAFhcbHxuvGmCqBtEvqsIpzhksbqwjm/Screen_Shot_2012-02-11_at_9.51.57_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="317" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-11_at_9" height="477" src="http://getfile6.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-11/lszfmACtluorBnJiCutdocevdulDktzstAdolDBnDhyEEEiupftiBIImHten/Screen_Shot_2012-02-11_at_9.52.09_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="318" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-11_at_9" height="481" src="http://getfile0.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-11/uDajIjlpjfDGffmhHwidjeliGByohyABGhbDhBfACJwHmxoEyChrycIxElah/Screen_Shot_2012-02-11_at_9.51.14_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="325" /> </div> I want it all. So fabulous and a pleasant surprise this Saturday am...I gotsta go, and that's what's up this trifecta post of a Saturday in the 718. Fashion matters, people. Or at least it does to me. XOXO</p> </p> <p><a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/rebecca-taylor-nails-it">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/rebecca-taylor-nails-it#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~4/uln0nf7scf4" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/210313/Picture_15.png http://posterous.com/users/4afy6hjFKmQN sheri radel rosenberg sherimaven sheri radel rosenberg http://sherimaven.posterous.com/rebecca-taylor-nails-it Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:42:42 -0800 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~3/MU9Xhf1njhA/ralph-and-donna-pass-the-torch-to-two-bright http://sherimaven.posterous.com/ralph-and-donna-pass-the-torch-to-two-bright <p> <p>Hi again, sleepyheads. I'm up and at 'em this morning because I have lots to say on the fashion front and that is THAT, and this is this.</p> <p>Speaking of this and that, remember when you took the SATs and you had to make those comparisons like apple is to orange as blank is to blank? I'm struggling to remember what those litle mind fucks are called, but I'm seeing some legacies/worthy comparisons here that I wanted to talk about and show you.</p> <p>Billy Reid is the new Ralph Lauren. Billy is a transcendent American designer whose point of view feels a lot like Ralph- all American, a bit homespun, and definitely not pretentious- though I love how his clothes, much like RL's, can feel as at home on the range as they do on the urban frontier. Genius.</p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-11_at_9" height="478" src="http://getfile9.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-11/ipcyovfktlbuvnhvajAdcqjHDmpBGujGJvqBeIqwEvHglDyzBohtpfigtBwj/Screen_Shot_2012-02-11_at_9.15.40_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="322" /> </div> [[posterous-content:pid___0]][[posterous-content:pid___1]][[posterous-content:pid___2]]<div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-11_at_9" height="478" src="http://getfile0.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-11/cJDpCqgogjsadzrasIxsvymbqvAhzDsxJGcznehfornhaAfpddznzmethGJb/Screen_Shot_2012-02-11_at_9.36.08_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="323" /> </div> [[posterous-content:pid___3]][[posterous-content:pid___4]][[posterous-content:pid___5]]</p> <p>Oh, and Doo.Ri is the new Donna Karan, with her elegant draping, appreciation of the strong female form, and a wonderful urban appeal that is sophisticated, powerful, wearable, and sexy as could be. When I look at her collection, I feel the same way I do when I have looked at Donna's in the past- I want everything and it speaks to the part of me that wants clothes that make me feel strong, yet feminine at the same time. Michelle Obama, you should be wearing clothes like this. Just saying.</p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-11_at_9" height="488" src="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-11/ieDBxwFDDfsotifupoyFeHamcEvFFqbpbCfprevajCcnmCkfJjAoJfmwdiGr/Screen_Shot_2012-02-11_at_9.18.03_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="322" /> </div> [[posterous-content:pid___6]][[posterous-content:pid___7]][[posterous-content:pid___8]][[posterous-content:pid___9]][[posterous-content:pid___10]][[posterous-content:pid___11]][[posterous-content:pid___13]][[posterous-content:pid___14]][[posterous-content:pid___15]]</p> <p>So what have we learned today?</p> <p>REID IS TO RALPH AS DOO.RI IS TO DONNA. Class dismissed. Cause that's what's up this weekend edition of fashion university. All the love. XO</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </p> <p><a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/ralph-and-donna-pass-the-torch-to-two-bright">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/ralph-and-donna-pass-the-torch-to-two-bright#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~4/MU9Xhf1njhA" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/210313/Picture_15.png http://posterous.com/users/4afy6hjFKmQN sheri radel rosenberg sherimaven sheri radel rosenberg http://sherimaven.posterous.com/ralph-and-donna-pass-the-torch-to-two-bright Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:24:00 -0800 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~3/2HbJW9FAcLM/eastern-promises-at-jason-wu http://sherimaven.posterous.com/eastern-promises-at-jason-wu <p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-11_at_9" height="486" src="http://getfile1.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-11/etJeDcocHnIjialAbzckDHEthCxhqkwGhEhxpCoGirHmAGskavwFEwCqxqbz/Screen_Shot_2012-02-11_at_9.22.59_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="317" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-11_at_9" height="483" src="http://getfile7.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-11/rDeacqDiFhforcyokIonmabAltBHDyaenoIkrCegGIkBxIGinanslBvvnyjb/Screen_Shot_2012-02-11_at_9.23.10_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="320" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-11_at_9" height="481" src="http://getfile6.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-11/tuAFGdjGGkekdzacFuHarmDghzkkEryHtpFhcsCpnDacyBzBrAsFvqAGuebl/Screen_Shot_2012-02-11_at_9.23.27_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="325" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-11_at_9" height="487" src="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-11/AokmBAyobmkIexvBfIdowozdlnBzjiFsFugEqpbjfAfrtGsqFEyifsjqfHot/Screen_Shot_2012-02-11_at_9.23.36_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="327" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-11_at_9" height="485" src="http://getfile7.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-11/zcugJvCBmrnGDJiwgEwEBHjorqeBfJwckeJqEiFgjiCobtEFupCJFpthbhvn/Screen_Shot_2012-02-11_at_9.23.20_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="323" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-11_at_9" height="475" src="http://getfile6.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-11/dzbtbsbHhbDzDioDBFEArGaCinjqJnyeGCqrotsdnyJxbCfarwDqCmttiFkq/Screen_Shot_2012-02-11_at_9.23.49_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="319" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-11_at_9" height="479" src="http://getfile0.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-11/kCeAdvbgFlugenjjEhnkeknfgfFxHHcpGIuEezxBJHmgbbzfoFutrucnaopo/Screen_Shot_2012-02-11_at_9.23.59_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="319" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-11_at_9" height="478" src="http://getfile7.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-11/IfoJIJtfhufmJbyjiFwhyeBHyaByEftDvfokegdfqAooqJJJaIgbGDejHDag/Screen_Shot_2012-02-11_at_9.24.06_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="322" /> </div> </p> <p>Hi, Saturday- I'm looking forward to a little yoga today and a lot of catching up on this thing called life...but first- fashion.</p> <p>I'll keep this post brief but don't you just love the Eastern influence of these dresses spotted on the runway at Jason Wu? With China becoming a formidable force, it's not surprising that the fashion world would take notice- these dresses are absolutely divine, and make me want to hop on some sort of hopped up chic version of the Orient Express. All aboard.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Cause that's what's up on this weekend edition of Maven this here Saturday from my warm bed in Brooklyn. XO</p> </p> <p><a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/eastern-promises-at-jason-wu">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/eastern-promises-at-jason-wu#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~4/2HbJW9FAcLM" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/210313/Picture_15.png http://posterous.com/users/4afy6hjFKmQN sheri radel rosenberg sherimaven sheri radel rosenberg http://sherimaven.posterous.com/eastern-promises-at-jason-wu Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:59:00 -0800 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~3/s_Qh7m-wGRU/why-peter-som-will-save-the-world http://sherimaven.posterous.com/why-peter-som-will-save-the-world <p> <p>Ok, no he won't. And yes, this is a twofer post- but I have lots to say today, ok?</p> <p>And now that I have your attention, if you are looking for an American fashion designer who is somehow altogether modern and not composed of cheeky nods to the 20s, 70s, or 1890s (how genius was Portlandia's wink to the 1890s by the by?), look no further. Because Peter Som's collection for Fall/Winter 2012 is the epitome of modern American dressing (I just channeled Polly Mellen with that phrasing. Can so see her saying that). I am dying over the quiet minimalism yet architectural silhouettes of this collection. The use of white seems to say rebirth- he's the glass is half full of fashion at a time when many people are touting the end of days.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_3" height="483" src="http://getfile1.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/nAtjyAFEgxzaEafhzIvFqbFHmBijCgiDgGptHxxdyddIxbdqvodJbDulvfFA/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_3.44.54_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="319" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_3" height="482" src="http://getfile9.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/iImtuydyAlhFfohzFwnIlaeaIkfgranpurwqalBlwBebnrdCjHICozxiaJmd/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_3.45.03_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="326" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_3" height="478" src="http://getfile5.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/gbhkqeykqlxqphxatCCsmooADlDtAFyfzGgAxFDburauHcinByjjFjbghnCu/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_3.45.09_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="318" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_3" height="480" src="http://getfile1.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/qjjArAzDimqaGBgzIHmamCxzesomtoaFAEspleIEGhtefjDCBadghnqJxIpk/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_3.45.18_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="325" /> </div> </p> <p>And yes, he too is using fur (have a feeling there is going to be backlash to all this fur- does not sit well with most) and generally just rocking my world with something fresh, future, and next.<div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_3" height="484" src="http://getfile6.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/qztDegrsviBAHjDeAwCigeyjBJFwFqiyqFnJvyEmuAtfdhhIggfxtixxuElH/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_3.45.26_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="326" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_3" height="482" src="http://getfile4.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/bnrlJyoydeqvIycodmDBGdGhElmEdDAFmwArkxDsojxirBEkhrnlpmkmvzHi/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_3.45.36_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="323" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_3" height="482" src="http://getfile9.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/ryGshrlsyrjmgkwkvmBhsonfDvgjJIzyvcmbFaspBnCokDEzyFlxJgDGlEfq/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_3.46.03_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="311" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_3" height="480" src="http://getfile3.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/zdzqEhhhEFzgnIltunzprFmBJejmbomIGoIFxGiIruusvjCzpDkszgmwfyjr/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_3.45.54_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="315" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_3" height="481" src="http://getfile6.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/sdItIhqvGcGceyFiHaADypjHBImAocIctJAxFjAlqjEhlrrFJrFEjgzAmjrn/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_3.46.26_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="321" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_3" height="483" src="http://getfile6.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/lsfzkaftvzAaAEorfpbfxwpIEocedkbujwAwbIiejCeAcBFDzeClyavvfqHH/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_3.46.33_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="319" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_3" height="480" src="http://getfile2.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/sFtobFdExFttkkrcGlsEIyFpExckFrGuvpIrGvfcDuyglxBIjcqgkdathGdf/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_3.46.40_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="317" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_3" height="481" src="http://getfile9.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/mqFniGJsqHAAGlhkBvEFplJlmsexultyGkHmzcuIBsFbnHqdhDggnyedqxdc/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_3.46.57_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="316" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_3" height="477" src="http://getfile7.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/eqkfaiaqzduyDrnujvaBJxwAmkJrDhIAIkrEhJilkcBooIzutskFIarAbgjm/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_3.46.17_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="316" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_3" height="477" src="http://getfile1.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/akgbFEatrsFtfezitbiIEqynDJgvuGDrdxEfsfkykjhHbvFwbGmtaewoCota/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_3.46.47_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="324" /> </div> </p> <p>The colors are right up my alley too- I love the deep greens, &nbsp;and rich burgundy hue- it's a sexy way to embrace color without feeling like Rainbow Brite (not that there's anything wrong with that). I just find these clothes really inspiring, have not seen much like these looks in recent years and I'm all about it- they're a bit Marni meets Miuccia for sure, but feel completely and utterly fresh, decidedly American in their ease, and chic as all get out. That one dark green suit (below) has me thinking this is the ultimate uniform (there's that word again) for a life well lived. Yes please. I'll have two. The future is now and it looks much like this. That color is heaven too. Oh and for evening, what is chicer than this chocolate suit? Nada.</p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_3" height="486" src="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/zgHmuAIxisaxuanmlHBIEeljwDufsncncgazFCyrEFnCsaekxAixvnoedcjb/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_3.46.10_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="319" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_3" height="483" src="http://getfile3.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/stpnxDBhFiGyndkHBGfHIJfIxGuwdpyogfjfpssfubdgrhulfwFpIgjtEqlr/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_3.58.58_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="320" /> </div> </p> <p>That's all for now, my friends. I hope you have a fun and fashion filled weekend...more to come for sure. Next year at this time I'm making it a goal to give these posts to you live (cue Mary Tyler Moore music now) because it's something I must do for you, and for me. All the love in the world- as long as Peter Som is in it saving us from mediocrity and the played out. XO</p> </p> <p><a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/why-peter-som-will-save-the-world">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/why-peter-som-will-save-the-world#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~4/s_Qh7m-wGRU" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/210313/Picture_15.png http://posterous.com/users/4afy6hjFKmQN sheri radel rosenberg sherimaven sheri radel rosenberg http://sherimaven.posterous.com/why-peter-som-will-save-the-world Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:20:00 -0800 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~3/wnLRjup1uAU/fashion-week-got-me-out-of-my-funk http://sherimaven.posterous.com/fashion-week-got-me-out-of-my-funk <p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_6" height="487" src="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/xAnvxvjqJHICzBiehomvGikzmjqimzDAxbhpwEzGuIjHtGJlypEdGEgGnGbj/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_6.40.40_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="316" /> </div> </p> <p>Hey little Friday- I am happy you are here. Supposed to be a bit of snow in the city this weekend, so looking forward to a little nesting. In the interest of full disclosuring I must tell you that this week was a bit of a wanker- I was working on a project that was not easy, did not go super well, and was generally not my thing. I learned the hard way, but in the words of someone in my life who I have come to tremendously respect, I should "stick to what I am good at". This is true, and no, I'm not good at everything, which I'm sure is not much of a surprise. I always thought I could do a bit of strategy (you ad types know of which I speak), but it's not my world, not my language, not my thing. I'll tell you what is my thing though- something much more deep and intellectual than brand analysis- FASHION. Sarcarsm aside, I do love my fashion, and as I struggled to meet the day today a little cruise through style.com to peek at the first of the collections that showed this week had my defeated little heart pumping all over again. It's a bit early in the game to talk about trends of the week, but I'm going to tell you how I see it, and I'm calling some early themes already that have been all over the runways and are sure to make their way in some version into your closet come winter 2012. Here goes, and thank you Fashion Week, for inspiring me once again:</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_6" height="479" src="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/kwzjtibefpJwaABskJlGvgdeAkwjnpsdfdydFgegHCeeipIDEmjdJoFswJno/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_6.39.55_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="318" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_7" height="485" src="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/FoGCrqbCGkaGCxkuBFkGJEcDFxeBkgHplqgBbbzeGInhslzkcFhtjabpyuvh/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_7.04.27_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="325" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_6" height="482" src="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/ACevGIodbyExHiesEwDFtgwItrzGazJnmygimzsnGpgpaEgFgDgqdqmyInai/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_6.48.55_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="327" /> </div> </p> <p>Fur sure- Fur is just about everywhere in the dozen or so shows I've seen so far. Is it our need for protection and a return to a surviva of the fittest era worthy of the Neanderthals that has us craving fur? Could we be looking for a little protection and nurturing as we look ahead to this admittedly tense election year? Regardless, fur's the thing for Fall 2012. And lest you slap my hand for even mentioning something so hurtful to animals, there are loads of faux fur options for you sensitive types, so relax. That Chadwick Bell blue dress is divine ps, don't you think? The other two images are Juan Carlos Obanda super hot black dress and fur which somehow reminds me of Tom Ford era Gucci in the best of ways and TSE, beigy pantsy drapy furry. And since most of us are chilly this time of year, test drive this trend for next winter nowish. Fur or fake fur looks lovely around the face, so don't think Nanook of the North but think glowy pretty sexy.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_6" height="485" src="http://getfile1.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/fbqAheJngkhIftkGyEEikaqaFfcFpkxbDkFfCtFGAvdvnAfdxrCkgAzxynoj/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_6.43.12_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="318" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_6" height="483" src="http://getfile9.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/btucdcvJJkfvFCkeaEFvauBgabHFeftFtmAptuEBvoddzaAejhfefuBhvymh/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_6.36.31_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="315" /> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_6" height="485" src="http://getfile1.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/beuoJmpFbcsgpGDzogbbuGjyCdhaDCGcokbkaqprptrusjEDizFocsIobzAF/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_6.36.47_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="328" /> <div class='p_see_full_gallery'><a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/fashion-week-got-me-out-of-my-funk">See the full gallery on Posterous</a></div> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_6" height="489" src="http://getfile6.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/dFnJIEAGnFoImlvHrDwJargyihiHzbDczifseqJfjsmlcJskyhnHGHzAnyzh/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_6.36.09_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="315" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_6" height="483" src="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/tIkFfobbGjesaqklgqhBazaGHhiAsheIbbEqtvDBDtkvxeaGqJJnqGyciuJB/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_6.38.55_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="314" /> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_6" height="484" src="http://getfile3.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/yHfcobDgwafpIlxfAqdJhEzxtEsnregtsycrFgwkkyIhquwmFCyeGHrJkzck/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_6.41.28_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="330" /> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_6" height="480" src="http://getfile3.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/jzJprlrofigwnvkaJkIEudoBftEcosmjctuIBGzvtGhExvlzorHzzeiDuHla/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_6.41.41_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="326" /> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_6" height="487" src="http://getfile5.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/GdbhhteluieezxFcAfFcjgmwqrmzzFyCfpItIaljcppcukFntzIzJAmCIfgD/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_6.40.40_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="316" /> <div class='p_see_full_gallery'><a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/fashion-week-got-me-out-of-my-funk">See the full gallery on Posterous</a></div> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_6" height="481" src="http://getfile0.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/mumlIjAniGreBhcbAoHCjHxgpbAlqvnrabcAIdyByIexIaucsssHAdcqIBnF/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_6.49.07_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="319" /> </div> </p> <p>Dress me up- I don't generally think of winter as a time for dresses, but as a big fan of frocks I am thrilled to report that these sweet little shifts are everywhere- from prints to loose shifts to draped, they are the star of the show(s) as far as the eye can see- in its limited two day stint that is. Let's see what the rest of the week brings but it's all about dresses, and not fussy, feminine ones, but functional and relaxed and devoid of girliness or pretense. Needless to say, sign me up. Below's dresses are from Cynthia Rowley, BCBG (with fur natch), more BCBG (love me a kaftan), and Cynthia again with a nod to the olden days, as well as long dress of water from TSE which I find utterly amazing and fresh.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_6" height="480" src="http://getfile4.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/pCdtfEIpqkBaFoCqjeDGsfdiyaAbiqqkuGdovyDgFwndpskfzeIzrJfvhaGp/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_6.45.04_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="318" /> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_6" height="481" src="http://getfile3.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/nhAooIJnhEshmqHmnwusdlAdDtnBCsnvJcnDCyifHrutDgsttyBqwIgmvdti/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_6.43.02_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="328" /> <div class='p_see_full_gallery'><a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/fashion-week-got-me-out-of-my-funk">See the full gallery on Posterous</a></div> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_6" height="478" src="http://getfile6.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/rbtCmxiqEvysspJpngJqAtcChhgtpEwqlyjHcJChpfefsrIemEidasswpAxB/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_6.45.17_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="321" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_6" height="479" src="http://getfile4.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/gGJcgDqgHAizDvAautDiADrAtjjdupcfoiyJlpFwEljrFfzxAInAjcstskIn/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_6.45.29_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="314" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_6" height="482" src="http://getfile3.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/ydavzlyEFgEGkvvvrGikvxltFpnbqCwfmqfuxBbnjHlsfvvtsbhtuBfzgdrs/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_6.45.48_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="320" /> </div> </p> <div style="">Uniform- I can't help but feel that the need for clothes that suit many needs in this cautious economy gave birth to the runways full of a modern sort of uniform- a bit utilitarian, relaxed, and ready for anything. From Kim Ovitz's black city warrior wear above (which in my mind, is now reaching 'classic' status. Edgy black skinny pants and leather a la Rick Owens or Alex Wang are no longer the provenance of the hip and cool. They're staples in the wardrobe of girls from Park Avenue to Propect Park to Pittsburgh, and that's the truth- the uniform of girls everywhere from the city to the town. Rocker like black gear is almost as classic as the LBD when you don't know what to wear but want to feel cool and hot at the same time). I also found Max Azria's colorblock frocks (they have been doing that color block thing for what now seems like way too many seasons- switch it up BCBG), even though they are hardly generic as embracing this uniform trend- there's something utilitarian about them- almost anyone could wear one of these dresses no matter what size, shape, or creed. Which brings me to the next trend.</div> <p /> <div style="">Wearable- I know this is one that all the editrixes talk about, but hot damn, I'm seeing some wearable clothes coming down those runways, ladies. Below are looks from Rowley, Costello Tagliapietra, Chadwick Bell, and then Costello T. again.</div> <div style=""><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_6" height="481" src="http://getfile1.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/GjgFnoyGfazatveAiCotdqeulvcjyAntcwqcfwFAFkpillgssDEklHBohfBA/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_6.38.06_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="310" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_6" height="480" src="http://getfile9.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/bIlmwtyhqFAzHFJtuqlaAhGGekstdzECknijzseFsGGoHkGdDwcaensvomxF/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_6.42.07_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="323" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_6" height="487" src="http://getfile9.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/nIzGkfooHyxirhanGeGlpEHEqazbAziByzBkwpiBzIDsDqggdxxmitjyhBgD/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_6.39.42_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="325" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_6" height="477" src="http://getfile9.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/AEFwqcplxbcDpgCnGxutfcfFHaGAHDFxiHhgtladyimnqizpiDyjBqoeaEJD/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_6.44.11_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="320" /> </div> </div> <div style="">Loosen up- For those of you tired of the body con thing, rejoice. The silhouette is lighter, forgiving, and more egalitarian than ever. With all the stress and bad news these days, perhaps Fashion Avenue is sensing our need to loosen up and relax? The days of stuffed sausage dressing (see ya Kim K.) are just about dunzo, and not a moment too soon. I'm all for keepin' it loose- further proof of the wearable looks we're seeing so far. Bye bye bandage dress. Lates.</div> <div style=""><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_6" height="482" src="http://getfile7.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/zhbykjoCcInCHsnswpHxGtsjcHdrCJtlaaelIyzioaevnqGCckCepllAiluh/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_6.34.52_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="330" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_6" height="479" src="http://getfile2.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/EwjtanCkEcfnfjmysvkEHcksEpHbfrmrIrjdHkiydkecqAawDmjBmxFitvgH/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_6.35.16_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="322" /> </div> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_6" height="483" src="http://getfile0.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/tdmjHqvjEhvchEtrqBIzxojgtJtaIEyEbgIdofvipDHJbFnAnBuhyAhFJdnI/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_6.35.05_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="323" /> </div> </div> <div style="">Retroactive- I've talked at length on this blog about the derivative nature of fashion, and if the runways are any evidence, designers are rocking the leggy loosy 70s and Derek Lam's less spendy looks for 10 Crosby feel very 70s Sonia Rykiel with the flared trouser and tucked in tees. And though dresses ruled, I so love these pants he's making. I am particularly prone to the black printed ones below. Free and easy peasy.</div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-10_at_6" height="482" src="http://getfile0.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-10/pgeHxlfCvEEHxHmrcxllhefptwptvsJnoBxBbgCABdgsHCdBcfglEgxpwwoH/Screen_Shot_2012-02-10_at_6.44.22_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="329" /> </div> </p> <p>In terms of color, there seems to be a lot or rust again, but also cloudy greens and blues that almost feel like neutrals, or perhaps a nod to our new collaborative cloud culture- either way it's pretty. Check out this gorgeous piece from Juan Carlos Obando- maybe there's still a bit of the Miami girl in me, but how gorg is this color on gloomy days? Divine. Oh and that green dress by Chadwick Bell up top there has nothing to do with anything I discussed besides gorgeousness. It's green, it's dotted, it's feathered, and it's love at first sight. And that's what's up this fashion therapy kind of Friday in the borough of Brooklyn town. All the best for the weekend and look for lots of updates on all things fash in the weeks to come. I just love bringing this stuff to you because that's who I am and that's all I know. &nbsp;XO</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </p> <p><a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/fashion-week-got-me-out-of-my-funk">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/fashion-week-got-me-out-of-my-funk#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~4/wnLRjup1uAU" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/210313/Picture_15.png http://posterous.com/users/4afy6hjFKmQN sheri radel rosenberg sherimaven sheri radel rosenberg http://sherimaven.posterous.com/fashion-week-got-me-out-of-my-funk Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:49:35 -0800 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~3/LoSFPKYYdk8/be-back-next-week http://sherimaven.posterous.com/be-back-next-week <p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-07_at_6" height="282" src="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-07/cvaDmibHcIfDdBrwfIysfEctFeulvEjmIcekmblbwFlatIxnrvwegcgJflBu/Screen_Shot_2012-02-07_at_6.48.14_AM.png.scaled500.png" width="423" /> </div> </p> <p>Too busy on a gig and needing to focus...big kisses and see you next week with lots to report on the fashion front...love from the city that never sleeps, which is a good thing, cause neither do I. Assume the Maven hiatus position- much to be done. XO</p> </p> <p><a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/be-back-next-week">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/be-back-next-week#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~4/LoSFPKYYdk8" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/210313/Picture_15.png http://posterous.com/users/4afy6hjFKmQN sheri radel rosenberg sherimaven sheri radel rosenberg http://sherimaven.posterous.com/be-back-next-week Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:29:00 -0800 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~3/PMxVicAwh-Y/taking-the-day-off http://sherimaven.posterous.com/taking-the-day-off <p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Screen_shot_2012-02-06_at_12" height="259" src="http://getfile3.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-06/eDubbxFFJCorkAnbapgjxFFDhccIAndzFDaqFblmjeCEncwlCgaiosHJwdqE/Screen_Shot_2012-02-06_at_12.36.48_PM.png.scaled500.png" width="412" /> </div> </p> <p>XO</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </p> <p><a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/taking-the-day-off">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://sherimaven.posterous.com/taking-the-day-off#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWorldAccordingToSherimaven/~4/PMxVicAwh-Y" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/210313/Picture_15.png http://posterous.com/users/4afy6hjFKmQN sheri radel rosenberg sherimaven sheri radel rosenberg http://sherimaven.posterous.com/taking-the-day-off