Doing the Designer Line Up at Henri Bendel's

So as I am approaching what I believe is the end of a line at Henri Bendel's at 7:30 am it turns out its the beginning!!! I asked the first few "By the way,what time did you get here?" their response 2am...OK so I can understand if you really just have an undying need to be first rather than all the way at the end of a line. However the doors open at 9am so technically those first few people where waiting out in the cold a whole lot longer than me. I'm not kidding there is nothing sexy about camping out in your sleeping bag on fifth avenue in the cold or hot. My advice would be to sleep in a bit and arrive ready and organized between 6am and 7am. Time goes by fast in the company of other trend setters, and once the line starts to move it moves quickly. You have a total of 2 minutes to sell and show yourself to the buyers,they know immediately whether they are interested or not. You don't have a moment to take your coat off in the presence of the buyers. Simply open up your case of items and layout a look book or line sheet attached with your business card. The buyer will offer you the opportunity of an in house trunk show at Henri Bendel's on the spot. There are a few categories they are looking for which are,swim wear,lingerie,accessories and skincare. At one point a woman came outside to announce anyone showing swim wear and lingerie please come forward. So a few lucky designers ended up cutting in much earlier.

There are so many people from different walks of life. You'll meet everyone from the nearly fresh out of school fashionista such as Priestesse to the single mother of 2 kids like Jewelry designer Debra Skyler. Debra Skyler's line of yoga influenced jewelry Light was beautiful gold casted and diamond accented. I was floored and could immediately picture it on Madonna's manicured fingers and with one quick snap of a paparazzi cam "click" everyone in Hollywood wood want to own a piece to wear to their next Kabbalah class. Unfortunately I overheard one of the jewelry buyers say we don't by high end jewelry with diamonds here. Stuff like that would be nice to know before you hang out all morning with the hopes of getting a chance.

But in any case you will learn something new and meet a few more people on the way to the top.

Furniture Fashion

So look once I make my millions in designer bow sales I am gonna buy a penthouse with a room dedicated to me!!! And this is some of what you can expect to be there. All furniture by Stanislav Kats...


while I'm at it I threw one of these in as well. Why not it'll look good in one of my kitchens...Buy one for me if you'd love,I'm accepting early Bday gifts...this is my favorite color!!!
Designer Essey from Denmark hand makes these babies at 128 pound or euros??? still a great price...

Jeunedemoiselle

Thank you JEUNEDEMOISELLE your Lolita like blog feeds me all the pretty girly fashion inspiration my heart desires!!!

Indie Starlet on the rise Amber Heard

I can just tell this little sex kitten "Amber Heard" is gonna be one of my new found faves, along side Evan Rachel Wood or Rose McGowen. Why does every actress I love end up in the arms of Marilyn Manson? Wow world low and behold we're going to have an it girl with talent, what a concept, famous for being good at something. Oh and she's got awsome style... I'm looking forward to her upcoming role in the horror flick "All the Boys love Mandy Lane"!!! I've always had a thing for B list horror films but this looks like a step up. I'm pretty sure this indie hottie will be the next chick designers will be all over. I know I am already one of them. Oh and don't let me forget to give a shout out to my girl Beatrice Neumann for shooting such hot photo's for MISSBEHAVE MAG!!!

Pretty Cherry Blossom Girl drawings

I am sooo obsessed with The Cherry Blossom Girl,I need to share her with all my blogger pals...I want to be a part of her little French world. I wish I could fly to Paris and have tea parties with Alix,and play dress up every other weekend. Dreams can come true.










From Alix's old blog she has these sweet illustrations she did during fashion school!!!

Patricia Field needs a hair stylist

We have a brand new hair salon with an empty chair that needs filling. Are you that Are you a special someone that can round out our crazy family?

Here’s the 411:

We split everything 50/50 with you. We provide the supplies, you provide the clients. There’s no receptionist or shampoo but the salon has its own phone line for your message. You can make your own hours, come and go as you like and as your appointments dictate. Essentially it’s a freelance gig in a fun, upbeat, fashion-forward atmosphere.

If you’re interested please stop by the store Monday - Friday to drop off your resume. We’d love to meet with you!

Patricia Field Salon
302 Bowery between Bleecker & Houston
New York, NY 10012
Store: 212-966-4066
Salon: 212-925-2741

Spring Shopping!!!

Get yourself this Rebecca Taylor number quick at ShopBop!!!

My newfound favorite blogs and web pages francaise!!!

I'm really in love with the French fashion blogger community. I can't sleep so I am looking through all their friends on line!!!



The French Factory bijoux...



J'adore Une chic fille!!!

In the spirit of Earth Day

I stumbled across these gorgeous head pieces as I was walking around my favorite rich girl candy store, Bendel's!!! Her name is Jennifer Behr, and like all things wonderful her design career was one big happy accident that lead her from sculpture school,to working for a milliner learning couturier skills, to Henri Bendel's encouraging her to make a line and that they would buy it (before they even saw her completion of a line)!!! take a look ladies and stock up!!! They have such an earthy glam inspiration to themselves,perfect for an Earth Day accessory.

The Cherry Blossom Girl!!!

I've stumbled across another very special online fashionista, her name is Alix and if you visit her blog The Cherry Blossom Girl,you'll have a look into her gorgeous European apartment like that of a fashion fairy tale come true. She reminds me of my BFF Marisa Kat Seelos (the French Version). The Cherry Blossom Euro beautista has a love for all things girly,tea parties,fairy tales and drawing. I highly recommend her illustrations. At least I believe they are hers???

Earth Friendly!!!

So Earth Day is coming up, and as designers we hold a certain amount of responsibility to create product that is eco-friendly. My publicist Mylan at Bui-Lavry PR has really got me thinking on all sorts of different ways to influence this cause. I will be participating in an earth day charity she will be setting up.

You all need to check out EDUN. It is designed by Bono's wife and my friends The Pierce's can be seen modeling these earthly duds!!!

My newfound favorite blogs and web pages

I'm all about pretty gossip!!! Check out Gossip Style!!!

The Mooney Suzuki has updated their web page and it looks so rock-stared out. You can see a pick of me and my blond gal pal Valerie in the band t-shirts. We tried not to look like groupie sluts...Anyway they'll be on MTV's show MADE this upcoming month. So watch out for them. I couldn't make it to the show that night,I was sick in bed.

Things I like but can't have

Even though I will never be able to afford it, at least not now. Maybe you can!!! Anyway the genius behind the coat is designer Petticoat GRYPHON.

TG 170 blow out sale

Date: Mar 4, 2008 4:13 PM
Subject: sample sale TG170!
Body:

Only a fool would miss the first ever BASEMENT CLEARANCE SALE at TG-170, starting Saturday, March 8th to Friday, March 14th.

The hours of great deal scoring are from noon to 8pm.

We are parting with pieces from our Fall and Spring collections from our favorite designers such as Sretsis, Grey Ant, Karen Walker, Jill Stuart, CoreyLynn Calter, Rebecca Taylor, Binetti, Paul & Joe, Eva Franco, Lauren Moffatt, Norma Kamali, Nuj Novakhett, and Daryl K... just to name a few.

This is great stuff at wholesale prices. Its not icky leftovers, we have just overbought in the past, now presented to the public for the best deals in town. We have Grey Ant jumpers once $218.. now $98. Miss Sixty jeans once $198.. now $98. Gorgeous Sretsis dresses once $515... now $250. Beautifully architectural Nuj Novakhett tops once $330... now $150. Ultra sleek Rodebjer coats originally $352... now $160. Thai designer Senada Theory's skirts once $178... now $89. Silk Sunshine and Shadow T shirt dresses originally $231... now $116. Lauren Moffatt dresses once $400... now $198..... You get it.

We are having a BIG ASS SALE.

TG-170 is located on the Lower East Side.
170 Ludlow St. btw Stanton/ Houston

phone: 212-995-8660.
fax: 212-533-4945.
email: terri@tg170.com.
website: tg170

If you have never been to the store, this is a great time to check it out.

Shop La Rok!!!

Paige Wood is the Cutest!!!

Paige is the sweetest, and one of my favorite little rock stars at the moment....


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