Now's Your Chance to Snag a Piece From Gwyneth Paltrow's Closet
It's not often when we get to step inside Gwyneth Paltrow's closet, but in the name of charity, the multitalented celebrity is selling a few pieces from her personal wardrobe for a do-good reason. To benefit The Edible Schoolyard Project, The David Lynch Foundation, and Pencils of Promise, Gwyneth just launched her Goop Giving Charity Closet Sale featuring her lightly worn items ranging from Roger Vivier bags to Stella McCartney denim skirts. Items still range on the pricey side, $250 to $2,000, but proceeds go to the above charities. Shopping for a cause never looked so good.
One-Minute Makeover: The Power of a Blazer
Blazers aren't anything new or groundbreaking, but sometimes we need a refresher. That being said, today's fashion tip is super easy to execute: don't deny the power of the blazer. Listen up: The key to finding the perfect blazer is all about fit. Depending on how you like to layer, we suggest you find a silhouette that's cut close to your body, making sure the shoulder, arms, and chest areas sit closely to your figure. Now comes the fun part — styling! As seen below, blazers can instantly dress up more casual accompaniments, like denim, or easily take your dressier counterparts to the next level, as displayed by Vogue Australia's Christine Centenera, pictured center. Up your styling ante this Spring, and try a bold-colored blazer or one with a sleek metallic finish, or embrace a bright white option for an instantly chic update. We've supplied the outfit inspiration below, so it's up to you to put your blazer to work.
Good Eats: Chinatown on the Cheap
Steamy hot dumplings and pork buns on a crisp Fall day. After checking out a few spots in Chinatown, we found two gems: Lucky King Bakery and Prosperity Dumpling. 3 pork buns for $1.50, 2 sugared doughnuts for $1.00, 10 pork dumplings for $2, and 1 Peking duck sesame sandwich for $1.75. Total cost: $6.25 (and two very stuffed bellies)
Lucky King Bakery, NYC
Prosperity Dumpling, NYC
Photos courtesy of Brownie McGee
Rain, Rain Go Away
Cute rain coats are hard to come by but here are some that are sure to brighten up your day. Sonia Rykiel designed some especially covetable options — think polka-dots and toggle coats — while other brands like ASOS and Barbour provided some classic, effortless silhouettes. Which is your favorite?
Barbour Classic Bedale Jacket, Sonia Rykiel Polka Dot Rain Jacket
ASOS Rafael Festival Jacket, Sonia Rykiel Patent Toggle Rain Coat
Back to Boots
It's official boot weather and here are some of my favorite black pairs. From Isabel Marant's studded western tinge to Givenchy's calf-hair wedges, 'tis the season to cozy up.
Isabel Marant, Mulberry
Valentino, Givenchy
Phillip Lim, Diane von Furstenberg, Rag & Bone
Poof: New Hair 'Fro
Trying to figure out my new hair-fro. I've been obsessed with this look for a while now and finally took the plunge and got a perm a couple weeks ago. Debating on whether or not I should get it cut shorter ... Any suggestions on NYC hair salons would be greatly appreciated.
Spring Kickoff
So happy that sneakers are back in a major way. Here are some of my top picks of the moment. I'm personally addicted to Isabel Marant's pumped-up kicks, but am also loving the diamond and studded renditions from Giuseppe Zanotti and Lanvin. Pricey, but I'd rather spend money on a pair of shoes I can wear frequently then painful heels. Which pair do you like?
Fall Mood: Fringe, Feathers, and Fur
Whether it's a shaggy rug or a loopy coat, I can never get enough texture in my life. My current fashion mood calls for fur, fringe, and feathers. I have Isabel Marant to thank for my current obsession. Those boots are sold out everywhere. Winter is coming . . .
Left to right: Isabel Marant Fall '11 runway, Helmut Lang Styx Large Shearling Folding Clutch, Anthropologie Alabaster Tassels Sweater, Feist Metals Album, Proenza Schouler Macramé Skirt, Eddie Borgo Feather Earrings, Givenchy Clutch, NYFW Street Style
Diesel Jogg Jeans
I tried out Diesel's new Jogg jeans concept a couple months ago. They're pretty thick for the Summertime — I was sweating like a crazy woman during this quick photo shoot — but I'm ready to wear them out now that the weather has cooled down. What do you think? Check it out on the website.
Trippy Scenes
I'm absolutely addicted to these shots from Alexix Bittar's Resort 2012 collection. I love the surrealist point of view and unique baubles. Check out the complete lookbook here.
Fall 2011 Inspiration: Tao Okamoto For Vogue China
Tao Okamoto channeled one of my favorite faces, Freja Beha Erichsen, for Vogue China's August 2011 issue. A stunning and clean shoot by Lachlan Bailey, emoting the perfect rock'n'roll vibe for Fall.
Taste: Massage Your Kale
Kale and Mango Salad
Even kale needs a little loving: break down the tough cellulose in kale by massaging it, with lemon juice and a little bit of olive oil, for about two minutes. The results? A light and tasty salad option for those hot Summer nights.
Ingredients: Kale, lemon juice, olive oil, mango, toasted pumpkin seeds
Taste: Meatball Marvel
March meatball madness!!
She:
After devouring tasty balls of goodness at the Meatball Shop on the Lower East Side, we ventured out to make our own meatballs. We scoured around and found the recipe for The Meatball Shop's original beef balls and off we went! Besides having to make our own breadcrumbs (by hand, because we thought we had a food processor — but we didn't), the recipe was fairly easy. The results were quite tasty and now we have enough meatballs for the rest of the week! Next time, we plan on adding basil to the mix, and perhaps a little more ricotta. Yummy!
Him: It's so satisfying to cook with each other, especially when the results taste this good! Baking in large quantities means we won't have to cook tomorrow (LEFTOVERS = Meatball sandwiches!) I plan on adding a little ground sausage and a dash of Frank's Hot Sauce to the mix next time. Spicy and zesty, just like her.
recipe:
2 pounds 80% lean beef, ground 2 teaspoons salt ¼ teaspoon chili flakes ½ teaspoon fennel seed, ground ½ cup breadcrumbs ¼ cup parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon oregano, chopped 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese 2 eggs 2 tablespoons olive oil