The Daily Berrie

Berrie Questionnaire -- Tony R, full-time assistant, part-time reservationist, and all-around Vanity man

2010-02-17T11:43:00.000-08:00

1. Name: Tony R

2. Hometown: Hopewell Junction, NY

3. Where do you live now? Greenwich Village, NY

4. Occupation: look for me in the masthead.

5. Dream: if I can make it to 25 living in New York in my current
occupation, I would consider it a dream come true.

6. Favorite Place in NY: One of them is the area in Central Park just northeast of Sheep's Meadow, where you can watch members of the Central Park Skaters Association convene on warm weekends and skate-it-out to the best mix of 60s/70s/80s funk and dance music. The other is the nook in my kitchen where I can sit for hours and read while smoking out the window that overlooks MacDougal Street. They both sort of epitomize New York to me.

7. Favorite Designer(s): Acne, Ralph Lauren, APC, J. Crew (say what you will, I challenge anyone to tell me where I can find a better-fitting oxford button-up). I'm also a big fan of what Patrick Robinson has done for GAP.

8. Can't Live Without: my Barbour jacket, Diet Coke, & Marlboro lights

9. In Your Pocket: my work ID & a book of matches

10. On your iPod: right now? the Shins. Although I usually listen to my roommate's iPod when I can help it, as she has a much better collection of music than I.

11. On your nighttable: the stuffed WWF warthog I received as a Christmas present from Wayne Lawson, my Blackberry when it's not in my hand, my glasses when they're not on my face

12. Favorite Blog: I must admit, I am not the most active surfer of the Internet. But when I do, I usually visit Gawker, Style Rookie or, as much as I hate to admit it, Perez.

13. On your Netflix queue? alas, I've yet to subscribe. Although I do have a hefty stack of Oscar screeners (The Hurt Locker and Invictus sit at the top of this pile)

14. Icon? I've never felt a strong enough connection to any one person to really consider them an icon. Perhaps this is a good thing? I suppose one can never become iconic himself if he's trying to mimic someone else's approach to life....

15. Favorite NYC restaurant meal? Café Cluny -- the Frisee salad and Cluny burger (with fries & Gruyere) followed by three scoops of ice cream (to be shared!) covered in hot chocolate sauce. I'd say I eat it once a week, at a
minimum.

16. Favorite place to have a drink in NY? Botanica (Houston btwn. Mulberry
& Mott)

17. Favorite shop in NY? For clothes: Odin. And for everything else: Muji!

18. Cab, train or walk? Walk walk walk!

19. Where do you get your haircut? I am pleading the 5th... We all should have some secrets, right?

20. One odd thing about you: I love pillows on my bed. Right now I sleep with eight. And I only have one head.

21. Grooming secret? "The more you look like the 1950s Remington man, the more your star will shine."

22. Best piece of advice you've gotten? See #21.

Shot: Style Rookie at Paris Couture

2010-01-28T20:06:00.001-08:00

This is fashion. Pictured here is 13-year old fashion blogger Tavi exiting a couture show, notebook, pen and dad in tow in Paris this week. We love the new bluish-gray coiffee she's sporting (perhaps a nod to Coraline?) as well as the Anna-esqu shades. It's hard to admit, but we just can't help but feel this tween knows something we don't, and whatever it is, we want it.

Video Vixen: Lou Doillon Jumps for Vanessa Bruno

2010-01-28T09:47:00.000-08:00

There is no one we love more than Lou Doillon, indie muse and nothing we love more than French line Vanessa Bruno. When you put them together, nothing short of magic happens. Please enjoy the three minute video poem directed by Stéphanie Di Gusto and let it brighten up your day like it did ours :)

News: Pharell Hearts Alber

2010-01-25T19:07:00.000-08:00

WWD reported to day that N.E.R.D. frontman has fallen for another man--Alber Elbaz that is, designer for Lanvin. A guest at the menswear collections in Paris, Mr. Williams has offered up his services to Mr. Albaz as a consultant (as he did for Louis Vuitton) should the Frenchman accept. I'd be interested to see what that collabo brings!

Video Vixen: Sophomore Spring 2010 Lookbook

2010-01-22T11:42:00.000-08:00

Chrissie Miller, girl-about-downtown and designer of the hipsterette it-label Sophomore recently debuted her Cass Bird-directed video lookbook for her Spring 2010 collection. Featuring some notable East Village personalities including artist Lucien Smith, the film shows pretty young things in Miller's duds chilling on the beach and making out on the boardwalk of Coney Island. The film has a kids-esque quality, which begs the question, where was Leo Fitzpatrick's cameo? Check out Interview Magazine for the full-length mini movie.

Trend: Red Tights!

2010-01-22T11:25:00.001-08:00

From the looks of pre-fall, looks like Celine and Balenciaga are taking a cue from Blair Waldorf and going for colored tights. I love how Phoebe Philo combined the red on red look with a pair of ruby slippers.

The Berrie Questionnaire: Danielle McGrory, Marketing Guru

2010-01-21T20:53:00.001-08:00

1. Name: Danielle Brooke McGrory
2. Hometown: Center Moriches, NY
3. Age: 27
4. Occupation: Marketing Manager
5. Dream: To write books, collect art and live on the water
6. Favorite Place in NY: Everywhere but midtown
7. Favorite Designer(s): Chloe, Helmut Lang
8. Can't Live Without: Alone time, mini skirts and skinny black pants
9. In Your Pocket: Burt’s Bees lip balm
10. On your iPod: Asteroid Galaxy Tour, Jay-Z, Billie Holiday
11. On your nighttable: My laptop, from previously reading and/or watching web TV (Delusional Downtown Divas, anyone?) in bed
12. Favorite Blog: All the blogs on NYMag.com, The Coolhunter, The Moment and I’ll always have a place in my heart for the now semi-defunct The Blackberrie
13. On your Netflix queue? Next up is Paper Heart, but I have seriously neglected my Netflix since I upgraded to cable. The Netflix days were far more cultured.
14. Icon?: I just want to dress like Diane Kruger, sing like Mary J Blige and be quoted like Mae West, does that count?
15. Favorite NYC restaurant meal? Vegetable plate + entrée at Westville
16. Favorite place to have a drink in NY? Most frequented is Bar Veloce below my apartment, but really anywhere if I am with my friends
17. Favorite shop in NY? Possibly American Apparel because I can afford everything and even buy multiples!
18. Cab, train or walk? Preferably walk, although my boyfriend is trying to find me an old school BMX to ride
19. Where do you get your haircut? Aaron Pursell’s kitchen
20. One odd thing about you: That no matter how well you know me, there’s probably always something new to find out.
21. Beauty secret?: Moisturizer and eye makeup
22. Best piece of advice you've gotten?: “You’re not always right.”

The Berrie Questionnaire: Rafe Totengco, Designer

2010-01-19T08:16:00.001-08:00

• Name:  Rafe Totengco
• Hometown: Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
•  Where do you live now? New York City
•  Occupation:  Accessories Designer, Occassional Blogger & Tweeter, Travel Writer and Social Networking Enthusiast
• Dream:  Travel all over the world, photograph and write about my adventures.
• Favorite Place in NY:  The Japanese Garden in the Brooklyn Botanical Garden especially during “Sakura Matsuri”, I’m transported back to Kyoto.
• Favorite Designer(s):  Robert Geller, Engineered Garments, Mr. Hollywood, Number Nine & Junya Watanabe.
• Can't Live Without:  Travel and Adventure (with my Leica D-Lux 3 and Ipone for documentation of course).
• In Your Pocket: Clarks Botanicals Lipbalm always!
• On your iPod: Karen O, Santigold, Le Roux, Ra Ra Riot & Phoenix.
• On your nighttable : The Harmony Silk Factory by Tash Aw
• Favorite Blog:  A Shaded View on Fashion by Diane Pernet
• On your Netflix queue? I just stopped my subscription. I watch way too much TV ( History & Discovery Channel, Brothers & Sisters, Project Runway, Top Chef, Glee and Mad Men)
•  Icon? Professionally: Karl Lagerfeld, personally: My Mom
• Favorite NYC restaurant meal? Spare ribs, Vietnamese Ravioli and Duck Confit with Lychee Saketini at Indochine.
•  Favorite place to have a drink in NY? The Boom Boom Room at the Standard Hotel or Zampa in the West Village.
•  Favorite shop in NY?  John Derian for gifts and Odin for clothing.
• Cab, train or walk?  I’m a New Yorker, all 3! Whichever gets me to where I’m going faster.
• Where do you get your haircut?  Kevin Woon at Woon Salon, I’ve been going to Kevin for over 18 years!
• One odd thing about you: Everything about me is odd, thank God!
•  Beauty secret?:  Hydrate, moisturize and enjoy life! Having some products from Cle de Peau & Clarks Botanicals helps too.
• Best piece of advice you've gotten? My Mom always led by example. She treats everybody with the same amount of respect, compassion and openness. One of her favorite quotes from the Bible is, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. That has served me well over the years.

Sneak Peak: Lover's Spring 2010 Lookbook

2010-01-18T19:31:00.000-08:00

Love the casual denim/retro feel. Especially the shoes!

Pretty People

2010-01-16T17:29:00.000-08:00

Our favorite party photog Kirill of KirillwasHere.com once again captures street style at its finest, here at Juliet in NYC. DJ PS1's James Dean meets East LA look is kind of major but my personal favorite? The mini denim/leather backpack and floral dress, a true ode to Sandra Bullock in Speed. Anything 90s-inspired is just perfection, isn't it?

Art: Pledge Your Allegiance

2010-01-14T12:04:00.000-08:00

Artist Mike Mitchell shows his true colors by creating this Sheperd Fairey-esque poster in honor of Late Night host Conan O'Brien. I could not have said it better. Long live Conan!

The Berrie Questionnaire: Arielle Nachmani, Full Time Gemini and Blogger

2010-01-14T09:21:00.000-08:00

1. Name: Arielle Noa Nachmani
2. Hometown: Old Westbury, NY
3. Age: 22
4. Occupation: Full time gemini
5. Dream: To give back to my father
6. Favorite Place in NY: Wherever my friends and family are or Dylans
7. Favorite Designer(s): Giambattista Valli, Proenza Schouler, Lanvin
8. Can't Live Without: You
9. In Your Pocket: Lint
10. On your iPod: the Smiths, Gustavo Santaolalla, Jay-Z, the Postelles
11. On your nighttable: Water, sour-patch
12. Favorite Blog: can I say my own? somethingnavy.blogspot.com, seaofshoes.com
13. On your Netflix queue? Nightmare before Christmas, Squid and the Whale, Texas Chainsaw Massacre (everything scary really)
14. Icon?: My sister Danielle, my mother
15. Favorite NYC restaurant meal? PJ Clarke’s cheeseburgers
16. Favorite place to have a drink in NY? I’m happy anywhere once I have a drink
17. Favorite shop in NY? The Container Store
18. Cab, train or walk? All of the above
19. Where do you get your haircut? Never cutting my hair!
20. One odd thing about you: 10 different personalities
21. Beauty secret?: Sleep
22. Best piece of advice you've gotten?: “You are your own worst enemy”

The Berrie Questionnaire: DJ NVM aka Nick Moshkovich

2010-01-12T17:21:00.000-08:00

1. Name: -> Nick Moshkovich
2. Hometown: -> Kishinev, Moldova
3. Where do you live now? -> Hell's Kitchen NYC
4. Occupation: -> DJ & Graphic Designer
5. Dream: -> Is to DJ full time and be the best at it in any genre top to bottom.
6. Favorite Place in NY: -> Sheep Meadow In Central Park and Empire Fulton Ferry State Park in DUMBO.
7. Favorite Designer(s): -> Don’t really have favorite designers but I do have a lot of artists that I admire; Dolk, KAWS, Takashi Murakami, Mr Brainwash and JefAerosol.
8. Can't Live Without? -> Music (Any genre) and banana pudding (Magnolia)
9. In Your Pocket: -> Phone, dry cleaners receipt, earplugs
10. On your iPod: -> Etta James, Theophilus London, Bag Raiders and ...John Mayer
11. On your night table? -> Studio setup (Turntables, mixer, speakers) I have a big nightstand.
12. Favorite Blog: -> circlesquaretriangleblog.com, ilictronix.com, sundtrak.com
13. On your Netflix queue? -> Don't use netflix...Blockbuster’s “Previously Previewed” section is my queue, starting with 12 and A Perfect Getaway
14. Icon? -> Still and always will be main man DJ AM!
15. Favorite NYC restaurant meal? -> Skirt Steak special @ Empanada Mama
16. Favorite place to have a drink in NY? -> Don’t really go out drinking but Rudy’s Bar & Grill (Hells Kitchen) is a special place that everyone has to experience.
17. Favorite shop in NY? -> Urban Outfitters
18. Cab, train or walk? -> Bike!
19. Where do you get your haircut? -> 38th and 7th, my man Rocky (I get a kick out of him referring to me as “Nicky my boy”)
20. One odd thing about you: -> Just one? I am insanely clean and I’m obsessed with the show “Hoarders”
21. Grooming secret?: -> Shave once a week & get a haircut once a month
22. Best piece of advice you've gotten? -> To never get comfortable and to always push myself.

Object Lust: APC and Olympia Le-Tan Collaborate

2010-01-11T18:46:00.000-08:00

The Daily Berrie recently covered Parisian jeune femme Olympia Le-Tan's quirky embroidered minaudiere clutches that boasted the hand-stitched covers of Moby Dick and other literature classics. Unfortunately they came at a steep price, going for about $1700 a pop. We love our Melville, but we'll settle for the paperback. But on January 21st, we learned from the NY Times, that Le-Tan is now teaming up with French cult label A.P.C. to create a collection of denim jackets also featuring snippets from the acclaimed classics like J.D. Salinger's Catcher in the Rye (The back banner reads: "People Never Notice Anything".) The jackets, $280 each will be available at A.P.C. on Mercer Street.

Video Vixen: Chic Shoplifting

2010-01-11T18:24:00.000-08:00

Interview's blog recently featured a 2009 short film "Vol du Jour" directed by Karl Lagerfeld, model Lara Stone ransacks Chanel boutiques for their finest pieces. I love the Godard-esque quality of the film, and Stone's knee-high gladiators. Although Stone doesn't say a word, she exudes a young Catherine Deneuve in Belle du Jour. We hear that Stone is positioned to appear in Lady Gaga's new video for "Alejandro," if so, we hope Lagerfeld directs. How major would that be.

Pretty People

2010-01-09T21:01:00.000-08:00

Taken by my friend Kirill of KirillwasHere.com, here are some great pics taken at Goldbar Sundays. Sometimes the best style is found not on the runway but on the streets and in dark corners of our city's bars and boites.

Listen Up: The Party - Justice Ft Uffie

2010-01-09T20:11:00.001-08:00

Love, Love, Love

Designer Spotlight: Delfina Delletrez

2010-01-09T19:40:00.000-08:00

At only 22 years old jewelry designer Delfina Delletrez Fendi (yes, of that Fendi) has made the fashion industry swoon for her quirky and slightly frightening bold baubles. From her skeleton hand ornament to her over-the-top demon eye bracelets, there is something for every style rebel. Personally, I prefer the lip ring, a subtle but cheeky touch and always makes manicurists giggle. Available exclusively at Alchemist in Miami.

Pop Quiz Hot Shot: Natalie Portman

2010-01-09T18:12:00.000-08:00

Was Nathalie's dress from the Rodarte ready-to-wear line or the Mulleavy sister's capsule collection for Target? Your guess is as good as ours.

Trend: Bigger is Better

2010-01-07T10:04:00.000-08:00

In the new issue of V Magazine, creative director Stephen Gan and photographer Karl Lagerfeld have put the spotlight on "real girls," or plus-size models. Featuring model Crystal Renn, author of HUNGRY and a gaggle of other bodacious babes, these Rubenesque beauties model jeans, crop tops and even go in the nude. We applaud Gan and Lagerfeld for featuring some real curves as oppose to VOGUE who in its latest issue features Lara Stone, supermodel (size 4) lamenting her body troubles. Kind of hard to relate to Stone who has entire glossies devoted to her "perfect" body as Lagerfeld puts it. Another shred of evidence that Vogues has yet again missed its mark.

News: Ace Hotel x Opening Ceremony

2010-01-06T19:41:00.000-08:00

The second outpost of Opening Ceremony is coming to...midtown! That's right the hipster style mecca is coming to the Ace Hotel and will not only carry exclusive Alex Wang and Proenza Schouler collaborations but imports like French gummies and British chips! We're sold.

Spotted: Sartorial Disasters

2010-01-06T17:14:00.001-08:00

We know it's the off season, but can someone please hook up these Gossip Girls with a stylist?

The Berrie Questionnaire: Haleh Nematzadeh, Designer

2010-01-05T20:34:00.000-08:00

1. Name: Haleh Nematzadeh
2. Hometown: New York City
4. Occupation: fashion designer, style blogger, stylist.
5. Dream: To inspire people to fearlessly play dress up, which wakes them up to an authentic side of themselves. To run a Brand of Style, which encompasses everything I love, fashion, style, music, writing, and nightlife.
6. Favorite Place in NY: prospect park in the summer.
7. Favorite Designer(s): Vivienne Westwood, Jeremy Scott, Nicholas Ghesquire, Zaldy,
Stephen Sprouse,and Elsa Shchiaparelli.
8. Can't Live Without: a Journal, my I phone, a T3 wet to dry flatiron. my trainer Eddie,smashbox O Gloss as lipbalm, MAC lady danger red lipstick, and living downtown.
9. In Your Pocket: Tickets from the night before.
10. On your iPod: The XX, The Chromatics, Crystal Stilts, and Department of Eagles.
11. On your nighttable Think and Grow Rich, Add more Ing to your Life by Gabrielle Bernstein, and the Course in Miracles.
12. Favorite Blog: whowhatweardaily, the cut, the Satorialist, Paper, The Blay report, and nickydigital, herfuture.com
13. On your Netflix queue? I have a movie queue, netflix puts too much pressure me.
The new Tom Ford movie, and The september Issue.
14. Icon?: Edie Sedgewick, Nico, Debbie Harry, Allison Mossheart from the Kills,and David Bowie.
15. Favorite NYC restaurant meal? L'il Frankies on 1st Avenue. Obsession., Roberto's in Bushwick.
16. Favorite place to have a drink in NY? Lit Lounge, a total dive. Beatrice Inn when it was open. I like to have a drink at the Sunday night smiths party at sway.
17. Favorite shop in NY? Opening Ceremony, Seven New York, Oak, Pixie Market, Bess, and Eva on Bowery. Some vintage places that I must keep quiet, and ebay.
18. Cab, train or walk? Walk
19. Where do you get your haircut? Aveda on West Broadway and Woodley and Bunny in Williamsburg.
20. One odd thing about you: I'm a real nightowl, I'm able to do Reiki and Crystal healing.
21. Beauty secret?: The list can go on in this one, daily detox sea salt baths, PH balenced water, Rodial A List cleanser, Acai, a vinegar rinse at the end of your shower to get your hair shining, and for the rest see haleh.tv for some tips you won't find anywhere else.
22. Best piece of advice you've gotten? "it's not the idea, it's the execution" "only love is real", "share your dreams instead of your dramas"

Trend: Small Studded Shoulder Bags

2009-12-30T20:39:00.000-08:00

I love Agyness' subtle accessory. My personal fave is Miu Miu's version that Alexa Chung rocked recently (sadly can't find a pic)...but it's available on netaporter.com!

Listen Up: Chelley - I Took The Night

2009-12-26T11:10:00.000-08:00

Fashion Forecast: The Return of Femininity

2009-12-25T23:31:00.000-08:00

Style.com shrewdly pointed out that the New York Times recent op-ed on the "No Frills Sex Appeal," the kind that Carine Roitfeld and her fashionable filles exude on the Tuileries gardens each Paris Fashion Week, the kind that Givenchy and Balmain have enlivened that past few seasons and the kind personalities like Rihanna and Lady Gaga have championed with their strong shoulders and deadly hairpieces has all but confirmed that--it's all going out. I couldn't agree more. Which is why I'm searching the Spring runways for something a touch more delicate, romantic, and well, girly! Here's what I found.

How I Want To Dress This Spring

2009-12-25T23:07:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas!!!

2009-12-25T12:42:00.000-08:00

Trend: Varsity Jackets

2009-12-24T14:41:00.001-08:00

Are baseball jackets the new leather jackets? If Alexander Wang AKA the King of Cool says so, then looks like we're all going to bat

Listen Up: N Sync - Happy Holidays

2009-12-24T10:52:00.001-08:00

Throwback :) Sorry, what can I say..it's my favorite Christmas song!

It-Lablel: Phobe Philo for Celine

2009-12-22T19:49:00.001-08:00

Designer Phobe Philo is back. The stylish seamstress who single-handedly redefined the French label Chloe is now at the helm of famed house Celine. As you can see Philo has brought back her retro sensibility, clean lines and subtle bohemian flair. It-factor? The leather and wood clogs. Can't wait!

Video Vixen: Sofia Coppola Directs For Dior

2009-12-22T14:13:00.000-08:00

Sure this is not so new, but I had to share one of my favorite TV ads on the tube. It embodies everything I love about Paris and being a girl :)

This Week In Style: Where the Wild Things Are

2009-12-22T14:09:00.000-08:00

Chloe Sevigny and Rihanna get savage this week in leopard and fur...sorry Bethenny but it's not PETA's season.

Trend: Studded Motorcycle Jackets

2009-12-22T13:51:00.001-08:00

I was watching the riveting music video for Alicia Key's new anthem "Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart" and not only was I mesmerized by the beauty of the song (it's my current favorite), but by how hot her leather perfecto was. Since Mary Kate donned her Givenchy armored sleeves last year, everyone's been going motorcross. Not until now has the mainstream like Megan Fox on the cover of Nylon and Ms. Keys caught onto the stud trend. Now back to playing her song on repeat...

Trend: Grey Gardens

2009-12-21T13:41:00.000-08:00

I am in love with Rachel Comey's Edith Bouvier inspired collection. The retro halter tops, high-waisted shorts, cardigans and summer frocks are just perfect for my winter holiday in Miami! Bon voyage!

Listen Up: Weezer - I Want You To

2009-12-20T12:25:00.000-08:00

I was lucky enough to see Weezer perform this live not once, but twice! Thanks Nick! :) Now that they cancelled their tour, I feel extra privileged. Get well River!

Trend: Back to Africa

2009-12-20T12:04:00.000-08:00

From the striking Peter Beard inspired the Row lookbook (styled by DB Questionneiress Danielle Nachmani) to Jalouse's savage editorial, this spring is all about going tribal-- and we're not talking Lauren Hutton safari, but unleashing your inner Pocahantas goddess with everything from warpaint to headdresses and lots of leather

Stimulus Stylo: Rodarte for Target

2009-12-20T11:59:00.000-08:00

It's official. Rodarte for Target is here. And it's practically sold out already! Here are my top picks.

Stimulus Stylo

2009-12-20T11:32:00.000-08:00

These YSL knock-offs are scarily on point and only $149! Recessionistas rejoice! Available at www.stevemadden.com

The DB Questionnaire: Danielle N., Stylist

2009-12-18T11:41:00.000-08:00

1.Name: Danielle Nachmani
2. Hometown: Old Westbury, NY
3. Age: 26
4. Occupation: Stylist
5. Dream: To continue to work with incredible creative people....oh and to be photographed by The Sartorialist Scott Schuman
6. Favorite Place in NY: Wherever my friends are
7. Favorite Designer(s): Pierre Cardin, Joseph Altuzarra, Lanvin, Isabel Marant, Chloe, The Row
8. Can't Live Without: Bobby Pins, Moleskin Notebook, Aquaphor, Digital Camera
9. In Your Pocket: I-Touch, Blackberry
10. On your iPod: Phoenix, Etta James,Jay - Z, Pearl Jam, Pete Yorn, The Postelles
11. On your nighttable Smart Water,"I was Told There'd Be Cake" by Sloane Crosley (reading it a second time)
12. Favorite Blog: garancedore.com, somethingnavy.blogspot.com
13. On your Netflix queue? Great Expectaions (I can watch it a million times) Kramer vs Kramer, All About my Mother
14. Icon?: Jane Birkin, Lauren Hutton, My Mom
15. Favorite NYC restaurant meal? Anything at Il Cantinori or Cafe Habana
16. Favorite place to have a drink in NY? Garden at 1B
17. Favorite shop in NY? Mick Margo, Atomic Passion, Isabel Marant (Winter 2010)
18. Cab, train or walk? Walk
19. Where do you get your haircut? I cant commit, so im going to say more often then not on a shoot set.
20. One odd thing about you: I save everything..very sentimental.
21. What's your beauty secret? Moisturize
22. The Best Piece of Advise You've Gotten? "The only person who can make me you feel insecure is yourself."

Trend: Surf's Up

2009-12-17T15:05:00.000-08:00

I'm obsessed with the new scuba/surf vibe that's been showing up on the runways. Reminds me of my junior high school days shopping at Roxy and Alloy! Here are looks from Proenza Schouler, Balenciaga and Teen Vogue.

Trend: The Return of the Kelly Bag

2009-12-17T14:46:00.000-08:00

Ever since Princess Grace Kelly, the famed Kelly bag by Hermes has represented all thing luxury but in recent times it's become almost overshadowed by the Birkin bag, it's younger, cooler sister. Until now. The Olsen girls donned theirs at the TIm Burton show at the MoMA, all but officiating that the Kelly bag is back. Now just try and get yourself on a list. In our instant gratification era, the Kelly may be the only thing worth waiting for.

The DB Questionnaire: Nicole B., A Writer

2009-12-17T13:36:00.000-08:00

1. Name: Nicole Berrie
2. Hometown: Englewood, NJ
3. Age: 27
4. Occupation: Writer
5. Dream: Someday to be a real writer
6. Favorite Place in NY: My bed
7. Favorite Designer(s): Isabel Marant, Vanessa Bruno, Chloe
8. Can't Live Without: A pen and my notebook
9. In Your Pocket/Your Bag: Green and Black Dark Chocolate
10. On your iPod: Chairlift, Passion Pit and Lissie Trullie
11. On your nighttable: The Artist's Way
12. Favorite Blog: garancedore.fr
13. On your Netflix queue? Junebug, Food Inc., The Squid and the Whale
14. Icon?: Jane Birkin, Queen Rania
15. Favorite NYC restaurant meal? Goat cheese salad and mussels from Pastis
16. Favorite place to have a drink? La Plaza Athennee in Paris or the Florida Room in Miami
17. Favorite shop? Ludivine, NYC or Alchemist, Miami
18. Cab, train or walk? All of the above
19. Where do you get your haircut?: Yui Salon in the West Village
20. What's your beauty secret?: Dancing, Yoga, and my acupuncturist Ming
21. One odd thing about you: I have piano hands
22. Best piece of advice? Be yourself, it's enough.

Listen Up: Lissy Trullie

2009-12-17T13:20:00.001-08:00

This East Village resident doesn't need street cred like former Beatrice Inn DJ, model, or Lit regular to make people take notice. Her music speaks for itself. Here's what I'm listening to now: Boy, Boy. Definitely pick up her album which drops soon!

New Designer Crush: Joseph Altuzarra

2009-12-17T13:02:00.000-08:00

While "looking at expensive clothes we can't buy," at the Webster in Miami (the new shop-cum-restaurant that houses every designer under the sun plus the famed Caviar Kaspia of Paris) my friend/stylist Danielle and I were eyeing a gorgeous silky white two-piece by a designer I never heard of. Danielle of course had and said he is "everything". I have to agree. Maybe it's the muted palette, maybe it's that I'm feeling very native American this spring, or maybe it just screams Isabel Marant, but here are my three favorite looks from the Spring 2010 season.

Trend: Breton Stripes

2009-12-17T12:51:00.000-08:00

One fad that never fades is Breton Stripes. Ever since American starlet Jean Seberg made all of France fall head over heels in Godard's epic Breathless, the simple style is virtually foolproof. Even in the stark winter NYC girls including stylish socialite Poppy Delvigne wear the look effortlessly.

Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover

2009-12-17T08:37:00.000-08:00

Or maybe in this case you can. French designer and girl about town Olympia Le Tan has designed the definition of me-- literature and fashion in an easy to carry hand-stiched clutch. The Moby Dick version is my personal favorite. Too bad they go for about $1700 exclusively at Colette in Paris and the Webster in Miami. Maybe I'll stick with my kindle. Tear.

Net J'Adorer - Paul & Joe

2009-12-16T19:29:00.001-08:00

What can I say? These sequin hotpots are perfect for holiday in Miami. $390, netaporter.com

Net J'Adorer - Sonia Rykiel

2009-12-16T19:21:00.000-08:00

This week's items I love from Net A Porter. Sonia Rykiel's linen adrogynous Annie Hall inspired top. $865 on netaporter.com

Hot Right Now

2009-12-16T18:37:00.000-08:00

White lace!! J'adore. Especially with the contrast of the lace up leather boots.

This Week In Style

2009-12-16T18:22:00.000-08:00

Totally obsessed with Lily Cole's look for her Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus look. The monochrome, the mini suit and the thigh highs all work out to be the perfect first premiere ensemble. Congrats Lily!

This Week In Style

2009-12-16T18:09:00.001-08:00

We love designer Catherine Holstein's simple look with flat brogues and leopard coat. Looks like messy hair is in!

This Week In Style

2009-12-16T18:03:00.000-08:00

Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen at the Nine premiere in NYC (notice Ashley's SATC-esque Manolo pumps). Are point-toed back in? We love MK's harlequin inspired jacket.

Broken Embraces

2009-12-09T16:59:00.000-08:00

As usual, Penelope Cruz dazzled in Pedro Almovodar's most recent visual masterpiece, Broken Embraces. Perhaps almost too good to be true, Ms. Cruz donned Chanel for most of the film, flaunting archive pieces including the classic tweed jacket to unmistakable iconic chunky gold baubles pictured were. Brava.