The Emergence of all Things Sparkly

Sparkling fabrics, accessories, and radiant details ruled the runways for fall 2008, and though it is not unusual to see such accents on fall runways, this year was an exception.
Here are some examples from the runways, as well as pieces that one can find in stores today.

Balmain's Fall 2008 RTW Collection:



Lanvin's Fall 2008 RTW collection:




In Stores now:

Miu Miu
Pearlized paillette pumps




Proenza Schouler
Sequined pencil skirt



Stella McCartney Sequin Dress

Christmas in New York...A Commerical Affair

Time Life Building's Christmas Decor



The Infamous Rockfeller Tree

Anthropologie's Christmas Display

Cate Blanchett in Alexander McQueen

At the premiere event of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Cate Blanchett wore an exquisite dress by Alexander McQueen, however, she made the dress her own by adding a little length!

Here is the runway version:



Here is Cate's:

Alexander McQueen's Oyster Dress

One of the most beautiful dresses ever made, is by far, in my opinion, Alexander McQueen's Oyster Dress, from 2003. The dress is on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Madonna Heats up new Louis Vuitton Ads

Shot by Steven Meisel, Madonna, the queen of reinvention, is now the new face of Louis Vuitton.

Diesel's Global Warming Ad Campaign

Here are a collection of ads by Diesel, from their 2007 campaign, of which deals with global warming, and the notion that Diesel will still be around even when the world starts to fall apart.