I’m sending a box of chocolates to Herve Leger. Why you ask? Well as the story goes Herve is a bit miffed that models wearing his once famous designs aka bandage dress, are looking “sad and skinny.” 

To give you a little Glamour Girl background: Herve Leger(design) was acquired by the BCBG Max Azria Group in 1998. In 2007 Max Azria relaunched the Herve Leger brand under his own label and since then has continued to show the “bandage dress” in his collections-(which brings us to the sad and skinny part of the story).   BCBG/Max Azria, -chooses to use models on his catwalk that are VERY THIN, (who are we kidding- the girls are hedging on looking gaunt and malnourished). I can only surmise that when one is starving and longing for a single morsel of solid sustenance they may be less than happy i.e. SAD! Anywho…Mr. Herve Leger would like to see his original concept of the bandage dress worn on women with curves. If you remember the original bandage dress was worn by the super-est of the supermodels- Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, and Naomi Campbell.  

In celebration of Mr. Leger advocating women with curves-I feel it only “fitting” to send him a beautiful box of chocolates….Enjoy!

Above: “Women with Curves” the way that Herve Leger and God intended.

Below: The “Sad and Skinny Girls” of  BCBG Max Azria…

March is almost O.V.E.R. and April is usually synonymous with two things-Taxes (due on April 15 in the US of A) and Thundershowers (due at any time Mother Nature decides to spill it)! Well Glamour Girl, I am here to put another T on the map!  The T,  that I am promoting for the month of April is Lorac TANtalizer Body Bronzing Luminizer. Hands down this is one of the best bronzers on the market today. It smells great, gives you a beautiful bronze glow and is easy to apply. If you happen to be reading this on March 30, 2011- I want you to run (not walk) to your nearest ULTA store or go online at ulta.com- where the $32.00 tube is on sale  TODAY for $19.50 (limit 2 per customer). You are going to L.O.V.E. this product!I promise it will fit you to a T!

It all started with J. Lo….. AND a very short silver dress……

Way back in February 2011, Ms. Lopez decided to wear a fantabulous  silver sequined Emilio Pucci dress to the Grammy’s. From that moment on my Inbox became deluged with the where??? can a Glamour Girl get this same look-BUT at a fraction of the Emilio Pucci Price?

Glamour Girls, I am always here to help. I think I have found several silver sequined solutions that should  bring you the much desired “Bling Quotient” for your upcoming Spring Soirees! Enjoy!!! 

Adrianna Papell Sequin Mesh Sheath $258.00 Nordstrom

French Novelty.com $799.00

 

Aidan Mattox Sequined Mesh Sheath $295.00 Nordtrom/A darker color BUT still the same Bling!

 

Patra Tank Dress Nordstrom $198.00-a little longer length but still Glamour Worthy!

He’s HERE!!!!

Baby Zoe has arrived. The buzz in the fashion biz is that Skyler Morrison Berman, (don’t you just LOVE the name?!) arrived on March 24 weighing a healthy 6 lbs. 12 oz. and is 20 inches long.  Rachel Zoe and her husband Rodger Berman welcomed their bundle of joy at Cedars Sinai  Hospital in Los Angeles CA. and everyone is doing fabulous. We are so happy for the Zoester. A baby will add a beautiful dimension to her life, not to mention…that  this is going to be the Best Dressed BABY on the planet…. Sorry Suri (Cruise) .

Congratulation Rachel and Rodger. I’m sure you’re just BA-NAN NAHS!!! over the arrival of your baby boy.

P.S. Just wondering..Is there such a thing as Designer Diapers????

Rachel & Rodger at the Tom Ford BeverlyHills Store Opening 2/26/2011-One of her last public appearances before Baby Zoe arrived.

My April Harper’s Bazaar arrived today and it’s filled with page after page of the latest spring fashion finds. Low and behold, I stopped dead in my tracks when I came upon a bevy of colorful clutches from Hermes. There they were…Featured on page 128 in the upper left hand corner with the caption reading “Chic Clutches” by Hermes price….. $4,250.00. Am I reading this right??? Is that four thousand two hundred and twenty five dollars for a wallet that lacks any sign of bling, amazing hardware or opulent detailing???. I know it’s an Hermes wallet and it’s colorful and probably made pretty well BUT plopping down $4,250.00 for a wallet/clutch to carry my money in??? Honey all I can say is you better… SHOW ME THE MONEY (That is…if you have any left if you decide to purchase this colorful clutch).

Take time each day to stop and smell the roses…

* Photograph: courtesy of Harpers Bazaar China

Model: Actress Ceceilia Cheung 

Designer Mathew Williamson signed on with Macy’s to create a “diffusion line” for Spring 2011. One look at the upcoming collection and all we can say is GORGEOUS! The collection is filled with uber-chic items that are well cut, colorful and cost conscious. Price points for the collection start at $24.00 (scarves) $100.00 (for most dresses) and tops out at $300.00 for the leather motorcycle jacket. So.o.o.o.o. mark your calendars-the entire collection will be available on April 13. See you at Macy’s!  

It seems like only yesterday when I strolled into the store White House Black Market. One step inside the front door and you knew that this retailer was SERIOUS about their namesake. Everything was Black or White.

Well…Glamour Girl, things have definitely changed. I received the new catalog and Hello COLOR! Not only have they branched out beyond the color red (the usual holiday fare) but we now have blue, tan and peach. One can only wonder if a name change is in the works.

*WHBM Dress featured in Vogue.

For additional information: www.whitehouseblackmarket.com

Screen Legend and Aids Activist Elizabeth Taylor died today at the age of 79.

 Elizabeth Taylor was born in England to American parents on February 27, 1932 . 

Each and every tribute that came forward today spoke of Elizabeth’s extraordinary beauty… both inside and out.

Good-bye beautiful ELizabeth..

The memory of your beauty  and spirit will endure forever…..

First comes Spring…Then comes the rain!

When you find yourself dodging a downpour-the best fashion defense is sporting a perfect trench. I have sung the praises of this wardrobe staple before, but it bears repeating. Every Glamour Girl and I do mean EVERY… should have a classic trench coat that fits her to a capital T.

The Trench is a wardrobe staple that will NEVER go out of style when purchased in the right color, silhouette and length for your shape.  If you can only purchase one trench, then buy the best quality that you can afford in a neutral color…think traditional tan, black or navy. Pay special attention to proportion aka length of trench (mid-knee works best) and seek a perfect fit in the arm length and shoulder width. (Alterations are key -and hems are an easy and affordable quick fix by a reputable tailor). Zip- out linings are preferred but at the very least make sure the coat is lined. Last but not least take note of the “extra” detailing: terrific top-stitching well made buttons and belt buckles, and pockets that don’t pucker.

Every Glamour Girl knows that even during a downpour you can have a sunny disposition when you’re wearing a terrific-looking, tailored- just- for- you Trench. 

Betsy Johnson Eyelet Trim Trench $98.00 Nordstrom

Tahari "Evelyn" Ruffle Front Trench $138.00 Nordstrom

Burberry-The Brand Built around THE Classic Trench Coat