living the good life in BANANA REPUBLIC // by Peter Lindbergh

BANANA REPUBLIC's new Fall campaign embodies the ultimate in easy-yet-sophisticated timeless dressing for the season of luxe layering. a fashion marriage of Peter Lindbergh's photographic talent and stylist-du jour Lori Goldstein makes for a scene straight out of the 1920s.

crisp white shirts, warm caramel hues, classic tartan prints, and polished, cozy tweeds are what fall is made of.

photography by: peter lindbergh
styled by: lori goldstein
models: Hilary Rhoda, Andrew Cooper, Karolin Wolter, David Abodjia and Arlenis Sosa
location: Medlock Ames Winery in Healdsburg, California

the day I met CARINE ROITFELD

of all the celebrity sightings i've had since moving into the city (there have been so many), today's was hands-down the most exhilarating of all.

after stopping by the newly-opened Ladurée on Madison early in the afternoon, my dear friend Justin and I walked down to Barneys so I can narrow down which boot I need to buy for fall: Isabel Marant Dickers, Rag & Bone's Newbury...or maybe some Acne Pistols? We were making our way to the 7th floor when we spotted The Row and decided to step off the escalator to take a closer look at the collection. I was drooling over the bright baby blue Kuffley fox fur coat, when Justin grabbed my arm and turned me to the direction of...the one and only...

C A R I N E  R O I T F E L D.

i can not describe the feeling i had when i saw her so nonchalantly shopping - all by herself - as if she didn't know she was the most amazing woman in fashion. Justin courageously tapped her on the shoulder and introduced himself, then i introduced myself, and then we three had a nice little chat over our love of Ladurée, her new book IRREVERENT - "but so expensive," she says, and AND she asked where my sweater was from. 

"Phillip Lim," I said.

"You're my style inspiration for the day," she replied.

Then, I died.

CR & me

my and justin's signed BNY catalogs

 NICE TO MEET YOU ANNA! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SHOPPING ADVICE!
LOTS OF LOVE
CARINE

THE HOUSE of CREATIVES

This past weekend, Askanar Bae & Co. (that's Court, Meghan, and I) went on a road trip from Manhattan to The Poconos to take part in an immensely unique new concept, THE HOUSE OF CREATIVES - curated by the talented Seasick Mama, where individuals from all walks of life, from photographers, to designers, to musicians, to stylists, can come together to simply create & collaborate. 

During our 24-hour stay at the cabin, we managed to squeeze in two photo shoots for the Askanar Bae Fall '11 collection, which includes the signature intimate apparel of bras and knickers, and (my fave) a floor-length night gown.

It was a refreshing experience getting out of the city and straight into nature. The HoC is surely an innovative experience, and I hope that their idea manifests all over the world. We can all use a little getaway.

FNO: GIRLS ON BIKES @ 3.1 PHILLIP LIM

the third annual FASHION'S NIGHT OUT was last night, and the glitteratti flocked to 3.1 in SoHo to join in on our FNO festivities. "Girls on Bikes" Stop was the theme of the soiree - inspired by the Fall '11 of course - where bright neon lights were glowing, the free drinks were flowing, and shoppers were entered into a special drawing to win either a brand new Linus bicycle OR a 3.1 Pashli Satchel! talk about an incentive to buy!

joining Phillip Lim himself were his favorite "it" girls, including: Hanneli Mustaparta, the beautiful Garance Doré, and Marina Munoz, who all guest bartended the party for a quick sec.


music was good , people were dressed to the nines, and i got to experience my first FNO in new york...a pretty cool way to end my stint here in the city if ya ask me.

after the party, the gang and i walked over to the Mondrian hotel to watch Neon Indian play a private show. all in all, a great fashion's (and music's) night out.

me + matthew + jen + woldy - court (not pictured)

girl with bikes! (on me: 3.1 laser cut dress)

marina munoz

hanneli mustaparta and me

garance doré

i've FALLen

it's officially fall in the city and it feels so good. chilly, drizzly mornings call for a cropped cashmere-wool mixed pullover paired with silk trousers and a piping hot skim latte from La Colombe; cloudy skies and fashion week call for chic umbrellas and comfy ankle boots; and most importantly, it's time to break out the F U R!!! -- there is nothing like fall fashion in ny!

on my agenda for the next (and my last) two weeks in Manhattan:

- FASHION'S NIGHT OUT @ 3.1 Phillip Lim in SoHo
- 3.1 S/S '12 fashion show on Wednesday
- a trip uptown to the brand new Ladureé for my macaron fix -- ever since I had my first French macaron in Paris three years ago, no other patisserie could compare.
- spend quality time and have nights out on the town with my friends before I move back to good ol' sunny California

FALL INSPIRATION

 photos via fashiongonerogue, zara

p.s. i'm really excited that zara is now online!