Friends of Betsey

Okay, in truth I don't know if they're friends of Betsey J. or any other Betsey but I think that like Ms. Johnson these 2 are super cool and have amazing energy. When I grow up I want to be just like them!

Channeling Mary-Kate + Ashley

This girl has that slightly confused fashion and generous eyeliner that has been made fashionable by the Olsen twins...she just needs her bag to be 4x the size to fully complete the look.

Earrings the size of Africa

Okay, not really the size of Africa but certainly in line with the larger earring trend that I predict will grow stronger in 2010. I was informed that all her jewelry was designed by her friend Kaya Jackson and that 10% of all proceeds would go to The Women of Africa Foundation. I'd put the website link on here but when I tried to go to it myself I was told it might be an "attack site" which kind of freaked me out...so if you're interested in finding out where you can buy your own Africa earrings try this email instead: ambiguousjewelryart@yahoo.com... her hair is pretty amazing as well...


CLOSE UP SHOT

Spotlight on Barlow: a new label from the left coast

Photo from the Barlow Spring 2010 LOOKBOOK
If you know me, you know I identify as a New Yorker with a certain sensibility and think L.A. fashion is a bit oxymoronic. Which is why I also love when I'm proved wrong. Designer Raquel Allegra opened me up to LA style last year, and this year I've discovered Barlow a new collection by Molly Girard Coonan. It's tough, sexy and playful all at once. Some of it reminds me of early Daryl K (which is a good thing in my book) and it all feels imminently wearable on either coast...or somewhere in between! I asked Molly about her new collection and her thoughts on LA vs NYC...continue reading in Musings

Dramarama

Michelle Harper is known for her edgy style in NYC and this night is no exception. Crazy sculptural thing happening on her right arm which I love...it all looks a bit post-apocalyptic Blade Runner. And for the record I did not photoshop the definition in her arms...it's merely emphasized by the lighting.

I'll take 2 please...

Two more from Amanda Lepore's Birthday party. Sunglasses at night were big that night...love the whole look on the left.

A bon bon at Bonbon

The new club Juliet in Chelsea was full of sweet things last night for Amanda Lepore's birthday. And as promised a bit of color from the club to the page.

Listen: Kink Ador

Andrew Sovine, Sharon Koltick and Brad Naylor

I had the chance to catch this Nashville based band at a private show at The Delancey tonight. They're great performers with a fun and infectious energy. You can check out their recent video here. But, even better you can see them LIVE this Thursday night - as in TONIGHT- at Webster Hall at 9pm along with Ten Feet Deep, Glenton Davis and Cass Dillon. ...and read my Q+A with them in the Musings section.