A Celebrity Moment: Edward Norton for the Prada x LG phone!

My favorite actor (& soul mate) Edward Norton is appearing with Daria in ads for Prada's limited edition phone with LG! (Currently available in the UK but I'm not sure if it will be sold state side.)

I don't really have any news to share about these ads or phone I just love  looking at Edward. 

NYFW: Wes Gordon F/W 2012

What do you get when you mix Lisbeth Salander and Downton Abbey?

Wes Gordon's stunningly brilliant Fall 2012 collection!

I'm not a girl who gets to go to galas but if I was I'd want 25-year-old Wes Gordon's creations to help me glide through the evenings.

Originally from Atlanta, Gordon graduated from Central Saint Martins in 2009 and has been stocked in stores like Harrods, Saks, and Bergdorf's since his Fall/Winter 2010 debut collection.

It's exciting for me to watch a talented, young designer build his company from the ground up especially when they have such a clear perspective. 

Wes Gordon is currently stocked at Saks Fifth Avenue Boston but I'm sure LouisBoston, Barneys, and Neimans won't be far behind!

I love the red silk poking out beneath the green dress. 

Lace sleeves on a trench coat? Yes, please!

Can't you just picture Lady Mary Crawley sweeping into dinner in this?

 Some pieces for day

I can't wait to see what Wes Gordon shows in the future- I'll be fighting for an invite to his Spring 2013 collection in September for sure!

Pictures courtesy of Style.Com

BOSTONISTA GIVE-A-WAYS: Full Moon Ruffled dress by Brooklyn Industries!

Last week Brooklyn Industries sent me the most darling dress for Valentine's Day that I had to share with all of you!

The Full Moon Ruffled dress in red or black is perfect for a sweet afternoon date or to wear to work and then drinks with the girls!

The 100% cotton dress is INSANELY comfortable and moves really well with your body.

I'm excited to be able to give-a-way a Full Moon Ruffled dress courtesy of Brooklyn Industries!

All you need to do is leave a comment with your name, email, and describe your favorite Valentine's Day outfit!

I'll be picking a winner on Tuesday, February 21 at 6 PM!

Be sure to check back later in the week to see how I styled my own Full Moon Ruffled dress for Valentine's Day!

New York Fashion Week: Ruffian F/W 2012

Ruffian designers Claude Morais & Brian Wolk take their bow

The designers of Ruffian attributed the inspiration behind this morning's show to a "poetic co-inhabitance of formality & modernism." Think Victorian shapes walking seamlessly alongside glamourous tailored leather. It was all about the silhouette: slim, sleek, nipped in the waist, and sometimes topped with a structured hat.

Models walk the finale

Where there weren't glen plaids and tweeds, there were gorgeous jewel tones in sexy silk georgette and velvet. And for the Downtown Abbey fans, a high-neck ruffle blouse under a short cashmere jacket looked equally fresh and classic, matched back to a slim herringbone skirt. 

Ruffian F/W 2012 Runway Video

Working girls, take note: this is what you should be wearing to the office come fall.

-Jessica Richards


Follow Jessica on Twitter at @jessicaxrich


Picture 2 and videos are copyright Jessica Richards & TheBostonista.Com
All other photos appear courtesy of Style.Com

NYFW F/W 2012: Diet Pepsi Style Studio

(Mary Kate Olsen, host Simon Doonan, and Debra Messing at the Diet Pepsi Style Studio)

I'm excited to have Bostonista's first ever guest blogger, Jessica Richards, making her premiere tonight!

She's one of two bloggers graciously covering a few NYFW events and shows for Bostonista so keep an eye out for her updates through out the week as well as some from The Trendy Dwarf himself!

The designers and their creations at Diet Pepsi Style Studio

Admit it; you're guilty of about ninety percent of the Shit Fashion Girls Say. Secretly we revel in the fact that we work in an industry that on any given day at work we can announce "I'm channeling Daphne Guinness, but in a pencil skirt" to approving nods. Someone might even add that they're thinking about getting bangs. 

Simon Doonan presents the finale

Simon Doonan obviously knows his audience. 

At Thursday night's Diet Pepsi Style Studio Fashion Show, the crowd roared as he presented the work of four regional designers with equal parts cheeky and acerbic wit that Fashion Girls Eat Right Up. Looks included fierce safari prints, avant-garde work wear (hence Doonan's suggestion to bring Guinness to the workplace) and metallic finishes inspired by the Diet Pepsi can itself. 

Lining the front row were Kristen Chenoweth, Angela Simmons, Kelly Rutherford, Sandra Lee, Christian Cota, Debra Messing, and Mary-Kate Olsen (Bostonista: !!!!!!!), as well as set designer, Jonathan Adler. 

-Jessica Richards

Jessica lives in NYC but attended BU so she's got Boston attitude in spades!

Make sure to follow her on twitter @jessicaxrich 

Picture 1 courtesy of Getty Images

Photo 2 copyright Jessica Richards & TheBostonista.Com

Video copyright Jessica Richards & TheBostonista.com

New York Fashion Week F/W 2012

Well, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week is officially underway and while I can't be there personally this season I'm keeping a close eye on all of the events, shows, collections, and models thanks to two fabulous guest bloggers who ARE in New York and the wide array of designers utilizing live streams!

I'm excited for you to meet the guest bloggers and hear their takes on NYFW but for now here are my favorite looks from the past two days!

BCBG Max Azria FW 2012

Jason Wu FW 2012

Costello Tagliapietra FW 2012

Richard Chai Love FW 2012

Rebecca Minkoff FW 2012

Trends? So far, I see a lot of floral, an interesting choice for fall collections, but the patterns are in rich colors, and heavy fabrics.

Bostonista Style: Splurge vs. Steal

I don't often (or, come to think of it, ever) do Splurge vs. Steal posts.

When I read them I often find myself thinking, "But it's about the quality!" or "That splurge isn't something I'd spend that much on anyway!" or, most often, "But that steal is a complete and utter KNOCK OFF! It should be illegal!"

So I'm a little surprised at myself for doing a just that sort of piece!

This one was just too good not to share!

The Splurge?

Reed Krakoff's Ombre-effect leather ballet flats ($495). 

Now, I'm not a huge fan of the yellow and army green combo. I actually prefer it in the nude/black version but for the purposes of this Splurge/Steal comparison I'm going with the yellow. They are quite cheery and would look perfect with a white sundress.

The Steal:

Old Navy's cap toe canvas ballet flats ($22.94). 

OK, so it isn't an exact match but you already know that knock offs bother me. I like the idea that you can take whats best from the designer version (in this case the cap toe ballet style and trendy color) and have something similar for an incredible price. I mean, those Krakoff's are $500 for Gods sake! For me, thats an insane amount to spend on an item that might only last me one season before I've moved onto the next thing. No, the Old Navy quality can't compare but at $23 I can wear a trend like neon yellow all summer and not feel guilty about tossing them in October. 

Dynamite Denim!

Back in high school I had a pair of pepto-bismal pink cords from Bebe.

Just writing that sentence is embarrassing.

The thing is, at the time, I genuinely loved them. Yes, they were super low riders with a bit of a flare but it was 2001, people! Britney was still my fashion icon! I wore them with a black sweater and ponytail and God knows what shoes and I adored them!

(The offending pair were similar to this style from Current/Elliot except with flared bottoms. Yeah, I know.)

I also remember wearing them only once because I was teased mercilessly for their bright color.

I got home from school and tearfully relegated them to the back of my closet never to be seen again!

Since then I've mostly stuck to dark washed denim and black pants.

But lately oh how those colored denims are calling out to me.

The other night I went to National Jean Company's grand opening of their new store on Newbury St., and, rather than the usual dark skinnies catching my eye, it was the rainbow of jeans lining the wall that sucked me in!

I wasn't quite ready to commit on Thursday night but now I can't stop thinking about brightening things up!

J Brand Twill Skinny Jean Bright Red

I don't wear much red. It used to seem like such a scary color but now red denim seems almost like a neutral. I love J Brand's bright red twill skinny jeans ($176) because J Brand is the master of the skinny cut. They always fit, look and feel great.

For a more affordable option there is always Forever 21 (if you can fit into their jeans which I never seem to be able to...) which have a great red option with their Super Stretch Colored Skinnies with Ankle Zips ($21.44)

Forever 21 Divine Rights of Denim The Super Stretch Colored Skinnies with Ankle Zips

I'm also going crazy for green everything and definitely plan on scooping up these AG The Farrah crop jeans in kelly green ($159) for spring. 

I'll be wearing them with this striped dolman tee from Loft that I've been living in all winter ($39.99)

I love all of LOFT's basics because they are so comfortable and go with everything! On cool days I'll pair it with my uber cute Urban Renewal lace inset denim jacket from Urban Outfitters($69). 

So, have you dared to jump into colored denim yet?

How are you wearing it?

And The Winner Is....

I know you've all been on pins and needles waiting to hear who won a pair of VienneMilano's luxurious thigh highs!

Congratulations to Alycia P!

Thank you so much to everyone who entered and tweeted!

Keep your eyes peeled for more big give-a-ways coming this way!

Hilarious Interviews..

If you're anything like me you've probably perused Karl Lagerfeld's contemporary line for Net-A-Porter and been annoyed by certain items already being sold out. It has only been released for two days! Is it really so much to ask for companies to make enough product to last at least longer than two hours?

Luckily for Net-a-Porter they released this hilarious video of Karl interviewing...

himself! 

So I guess I can't be too mad about not getting that over priced canvas tote.

Don't forget to enter my give-a-way with VienneMilano! 

BOSTONISTA GIVE-A-WAYS: VIENNEMILANO THIGH HIGHS!

A second give-a-way in less than a week??

It's true! 

I love being able to share my favorite products and brands with all my readers and give-a-ways are the best way to do it! 

One of my go-to items this past holiday season were VienneMilano's luxury glitter thigh highs.

I love classic lingerie and thigh highs have always been a particular favorite- they're so much sexier than old fashioned pantyhose (ugh) and I think they're more comfortable too!

VienneMilano is a new company based in Boston that is devoted entirely to luxury thigh highs made in Italy! VienneMilano's original designs use innovative materials to make their gorgeous thigh highs! And, in case you're wondering, no you do not need a garter belt to keep them up! They stay up amazingly well on their own! (I wore the same pair at least four times in December and they never lost their shape or ability to stay up the way some brands do after a few wears.) Even better, the material they use to help the thigh highs stick don't dig into your skin, leave marks, or itch- a problem I've often found with the silicone used by other brands. Another great feature of the Gisella style that I own is the velvet detailing at the top of each stocking. It adds a touch of personality that looks great peeking out from your skirt.

Bostonista wearing VienneMilano Gisella in silver sparkle (c/o)

This week I'm giving away a pair of VienneMilano's Isabella microfiber, black thigh highs (worth $39.95)!

To win- Follow me on Twitter, Re-Tweet this give-a-way, and "Like" VienneMilano on Facebook!

Then leave a comment on this post with your name, email, and twitter handle!

For a bonus entry "Like" Bostonista on Facebook!

I'll be announcing the winner Saturday (1/28) at 3 PM!

Good luck!