Designer of the Day: Louis Vuitton

Marc Jacobs is a Genius. I love the railroad themed fashion show with Jacobs riding in the vintage steam engine. The creativity and style of the models being followed down the runway with their own bag handler. It gives the feel of travel with style and luxury. Greatest collaboration Jacobs & Vuitton.
(below link to fashion show)

Prabal Gurung & Sally Hansen

The limited-edition Prabal Gurung for Sally Hansen Salon Effects sets are $9.99 each and currently in drugstores nationwide.

Travel Deal of Day: Paris

Indulge in Luxury, Paris in the Spring and Summer. For fashionistas book your Paris Trip for This Years Fashion Week in advance! Air & Car, Hotels, Tours & Promotions available. Click link below for details!

Vivienne Westwood Sample Sale

Vivienne Westwood, Britain’s legendary fashion icon, will be having spring/summer sale. Featuring a great new assortment of women’s and men’s clothing, handbags, wallets, accessories, and shoes from the latest seasons. All sizes will be available.
Payment Types: Visa, MasterCard, American Express

WHEN: 5/2 – 5/13; M-Sun (10-6)
WHERE: 20 West 36th Street
6th Floor
between 5th & 6th Ave
New York, NY 10018
(646) 257-2666

Manolo Blahnik & J Crew: Making Beautiful Shoes Together

Turns out that much-rumored collaboration between Manolo Blahnik and J.Crew isn't going to happen - or at least not this Fall. "Although we were looking forward to the potential collaboration between our two brands, we both came to the conclusion that fall wasn't the right time," a rep for Manolo Blahnik said in an email. "We hope to do something together in the future." [Elle]

Top Trend List

1.Pants that Pop: vibrant colored pants
2.Shimmer for days: casual sparkle
3.Color Block: color on color
4.Pattern Play: mixing prints
5.Max-mized Style: sundresses
6.Skirts that Flirt: statement skirts
7.Snake Charmers: animal prints
8.Bold Bauble: colorful jewelry
9.On The Wedge: most wanted wedges
10.Belt It Out: with bold&skinny belts

http://www.loehmanns.com/trend-pants-that-pop/trend-pants-that-pop.htm

As Per WWD: CFDA

OUT OF THE INCUBATOR: The penthouse at the Mondrian Hotel in New York’s SoHo neighborhood had a baccalaureate feel to it Wednesday night as the Council of Fashion Designers of America hosted a send-off for its inaugural Fashion Incubator class. “It’s not the end; it’s just the beginning of the next chapter,” said CFDA associate executive director Lisa Smilor. “Mark my words, we look forward to continuing to watch you, support you and applaud all the success we know you’re going to have. Congratulations.”

Designers including Prabal Gurung, Bibhu Mohapatra and Waris Ahluwalia were among the incubatees in attendance. After two years working out of tax subsidized studio space at 209 West 38th Street, the designers are on their own. Gurung said that he, along with several of his peers, had taken a temporary space on a different floor in the same building while his permanent showroom and studio is built out on 37th Street. “It’s not like we hung out everyday, but it was like a family,” said Gurung. “They even gave us a yearbook.”

Sunday and Central Park

I would post some fashion news, sale or sample sale but today I'm in central park. This gorgeous park that spans from 110th street to 59th street is one of the most visited parks in NYC. I'm here on the 110th street side after having brunch in Harlem with my boyfriend.

Tory Burch Friends & Fans Sale

25% off clothing, footwear and accessories at the Tory Burch Friends & Fans Sale. In store and online. Exclusions apply.

WHEN: 4/27 – 4/30; M-Sat (11-7), Sun (noon-5)
WHERE: 797 Madison Avenue
Click here for other store locations
Online – ToryBurch.com

Union Square Optical

50 percent off the entire frame boutique, including styles from Velvet, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, and others.
Why: 20/20 vision has nothing on a fresh new look.
When: Thru May 6. Mon-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 :30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 9 W. 14th St., b/t Fifth & Sixth Aves. (212-242-0314). Learn more online at unionsquareoptical.com.

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As Per WWD

Guess Inc. Commemorating 30th Anniversary With New Book

PARIS BLUES: To commemorate its 30th anniversary, Guess will release a new coffee table book titled “A Third Decade of Guess Images.” Both Rizzoli and Guess will distribute the tome at their stores worldwide in September, where it will retail for $80. On May 3, Paul Marciano, Ellen von Unwerth and Claudia Schiffer will celebrate with an informal cocktail party at the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris. [WWD]

Theory Sample Sale

Spring / Summer merchandise at a discount at the Theory Sample Sale.

WHEN: 5/16 – 5/20; W-F (11-7), Sat-Sun (10-4)

WHERE: Clothingline
261 W 36th Street, 2nd Floor
(between 7th & 8th Ave)
New York, NY 10018

Lanvin Online Sample Sale @ Ruelala.com

WHY: Lanvin Handbags & Shoes up to 60% off!

WHEN: 4/26 11am – 4/28 11am

WHERE: www.Ruelala.com

Versace Online Sample Sale @ Gilt

Versace Clothing up to 60% off!

WHEN: 4/26 12pm – 4/28 12am

WHERE: Gilt

Diane von Furstenberg Online Sample Sale @ Gilt

Diane von Furstenberg Clothing up to 60% off!
WHEN: 4/26 12pm – 4/28 12am
WHERE: Gilt

DVF Online Sample Sale @ Gilt

DVF handbags, shoes and accessories up to 60% off!
WHEN: 4/26 12pm – 4/28 12am
WHERE: Gilt

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As Per WWD: Cinderella Louboutin

As per WWD Christian Louboutin is designing Cinderella's glass slipper this summer for the re-release of Cinderella on Blue Ray. What a lucky gal!!

"I have been so lucky to have crossed paths with Cinderella, an icon who is so emblematic to the shoe world as well as the dream world," Louboutin told WWD.

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Elie Tahari

Resort 2012Collection

Max Azria for Herve Leger

Resort 2012 Collection

Prabal Gurung Resort

Prabal Gurung is getting the word or rather, the look of his debut Resort collection out in a powerful way. Gurung , who won the Swarovski Award for Womenswear at the CFDA award has no problem with women dying this pretty, colorful lineup. Check out the links below! This summer is going to be a great vacation.

The Editors Note: Designers of the Day

Summer is coming soon and so is vacation time. What to wear when your on white sandy beaches, clear water and the sun worth laying out to get that perfect tan. I have 3 designers today that will give you just that. Prabal Gurung, Max Azria and Elie Tahari 2012 Resort Collections.

POSH New York Fashion Sale

The legendary POSH Sale returns to Lighthouse International with contemporary fall fashions, accessories and footwear for men, women and children. Derek Lam, Dolce & Gabanna, J. Mendel, Jimmy Choo, Peter Som, Stella McCartney, and more for up to 75% off
Tickets: $10 each (Seniors & Students receive half off at the door with proper ID). Tickets available for purchase online or at the door. For more information or to donate merchandise, please call 212-821-9445.
Get a sneak peek at benefit preview on Thursday, May 10, 2012; 6 – 9 pm. Tickets: $175
Celebrate Mother’s Day in true POSH® style! Bring your mom, daughter, aunt or any special women in your life to the POSH® sale on Sunday May 13 and receive two for one admission! (Discount only available at the door)

WHEN: 5/11 – 5/14; F-Sat (11-7), Sun-M (11-5)
WHERE: Pierre Hotel
2 East 61st Street
(between 5th and Madison avenues)
212-838-8000
click here to purchase tickets online

AEFFE USA Spring/Summer Sample Sale

All items are reduced by 60% or more at the AEFFE USA Spring/Summer Sample Sale. Fully stocked with fashionable, well priced designer pieces that will keep you in style all season long. Find a large selection from the current spring/summer collections from name brands such as Alberta Ferretti, Cacharel, Fuzzi, Jean Paul Gaultier, Moschino, and Pollini.
Styles include casual wear, evening wear, outerwear, beachwear, shoes & accessories. Don’t miss the opportunity to own luxury designer pieces at unbelievable prices.

WHEN: 4/25 – 4/28; W-F (10-6), Sat (11-5)
WHERE: 30 West 56th Street
(between 5th & 6th Ave.)
1st Floor
New York, NY 10019
212-632-9300

Designer of the Day: Rachel Roy

Rachel Roy turned an internship at Rocawear as an opportunity to start her own clothing line, that’s respected by critics and a favorite of celebrity stylistas. Roy launched her line in 2004 and has since expanded to full ready-to-wear and resort collections. Her uptown influences are evident in every tailored skirt, embellished dress, and subtly sexy blouse. With a new venture into Shoes and plans to go global, Roy is an ambitious designer and she might prove to be one of fashion’s few success stories.

CLIENTS
Chanel Iman, Oprah Winfrey, Ivanka Trump, Lindsey Price, Helena Christensen, Niki Taylor

Look Books: Fall 2012

http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/slideshow/2012PF-RROY/?iphoto=0

http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/slideshow/F2012RTW-RROY/?iphoto=0

Jil Sanders: Fall 2012 Look Books

In honor of Jil Sanders popularity and sample sale, which every fashionista stood on a long line for entry. Links to her Fall Ready to Wear and Preview Fall 2012 Collection.

http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/slideshow/F2012RTW-JLSANDER/?iphoto=0

http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/slideshow/2012PF-JLSANDER/?iphoto=0

Jil Sander Sample Sale

Up to 85% off women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, footwear, handbags and accessories at the Jil Sander Sample Sale. By invite only.

WHEN: 4/24 – 4/28; Tue-Sat (10-6)
WHERE: 8 Crosby St., 4th Floor
(between Howard & Grand St.)

Versace Runway Show 2012

Donatella Versace has announced July 1 as the date for the Atelier Versace runway show after making a quiet return to the Paris Couture calendar last season with a small presentation. This time around, the label will have two shows at the Ritz Paris—the location of Gianni Versace’s last runway show in 1997. [WWD]

Vogue and the Arts NYC

Carnegie Hall Medal of Excellence Gala at the Waldorf Astoria NYC. Event honored legendary New York Times photographer Bill Cunningham.