YSL Sale. Any Takers?

We’re not talking about the clothing line. We’re speaking of the man himself. Or at least all of his belongings. When Yves Saint Laurent passed away last year, he left us safari wear, expertly tailored pant suits, and a magnificent legacy of haute couture at its grandest. With all his contributions to fashion design, it is easy to forget his other great passion—art and antiques. And with his Parisian apartment’s beloved treasures for sale this week at Christies, Laurent’s Picassos, Légers, Ingres, Mondrians and Goyas found homes for reportedly $262 million—and that was just the first day of bidding. So much for the recession. Apparently, Mr. Laurent can’t escape being over-the-top fabulous even after death. What’s more is that all the proceeds will be very generously donated to foundations that support AIDS research and prevention. To view the New York Times slide show of his amazing abode, click here.

Two Wipeouts in The SAME SHOW?

Dang, what I would have given to be at this show! They never fall in the Marc Jacobs shows, perhaps I need to re-evaluate my choices of shows I attend if I want to see some real action. Oh I'm just kidding!  Fashion week was boring enough, a few crashes would have spiced it up a bit. So while I'm picking action packed shows to attend I think designer Herve Leger might want to rethink his footwear for his shows. When two models crash in the same show minutes after each other something has got to be wrong. Eeek! The model was of course a good sport and got right back up with her game face on and well walked it off. Do you think she'll be hired next fashion week by Herve Leger? It's the floors damn it!! The floors!!!!

And You Thought Mary Kate Perfected Bag Lady Chic...

If you paid any attention to New York fashion week, you would definitely notice that the Recessionista look is in--black dresses, black accessories, black, black, black. It's almost as if every designer was invited to create a look for Wall Street's funeral.

However, Isaac Mizrahi, god bless him, decided to skip the wake and go straight for the what-happens-when-you-lose-your-trust-fund look. Baggy pants, wacky coats, weird granny-size dresses on granddaughter-size bodies.

And bag hats? So much for subtlety. One model was even carrying a handbag that was part purse, part box it came in. At least she can return if she's in a jam and needs cash for cab...

Maybe Mr. Mizrahi was inspired by spending one too many Saturdays in T. J. Maxx ("Is the economy really this bad or was there a fight before I got here?"). One thing is for sure though, bag lady chic has officially arrived. Well, at least it wasn't all black.

NYFW = Boooorrrring

Maybe some of you have been wondering why we haven't said a single word about New York Fashion week. Well, lets just say there umm isn't much to say. Yup. For the lack of a better word the shows were just, boring. I mean aren't people supposed to be pouring out with creativity during a recessions? Thank God for Rebecca Taylor, her collection with the little blue socks saved me from nearly being bored to tears as I clicked through the collections on style dot com. Even though the socks added a little bit of a interesting element to an over all yawn of a fashion week... I probably could put that look together in my grandma's closet. I mean rose detailed silk top, skirt and a Grandpa cardigan. Well at least we won't be tempted to go out and shop with the money we don't have. There isn't anything I saw during fashion week that will get me running to 5th Ave, but maybe to Grandmas. 

Goodbye Bryant Park, Hello Lincoln Center!

For the last 15 years Bryant Park has housed the tents for some of the most well known fashion people during fashion week, however...  the event has new plans for 2010. Fashion Week says Goodbye to Bryant Park and hello to their new home for 2010, the Lincoln Center. That is the A, B, C, D, and 1 trains uptown if you're downtown and downtown if you're up town and if you're on the upper east side, I can't even help you. We all know the ones who live there never leave there and the ones who don't never go there. Haha juusssst kidding or am I? :)