Here is part two of VIV’s Fashion Week coverage. Keep your eye out for these trends come spring!
Michael Kors
This show focused on both sleek and sculptured fashions in crimson, white and royal blue with shots of sunny yellow. From classic stripes, polka dots and picnic plaids to fabrics such as surfer-inspired neoprene and sleek patent accents, the collection definitely embodies a glam-beach aesthetic.
The secret to joy? Closing the gap between what you think and how you act, according to executive coach Michelle DeAngelis, whom we met recently. “Your gap points out how in or out of sync your behavior is with your professed beliefs,” she says. In her new book, the cheekily titled Get a Life That Doesn’t Suck (Rodale, 2008), DeAngelis shares “10 Life-Changing Ahas” that can help you strike a balance.
Neither rain nor New York City’s muggy September weather could keep us away from the white tents in Bryant Park. Below, our notes on the best of the 2009 collections. Stay tuned for updates!
BCBGMaxAzria
Silks, sateens, nylons and jersey were presented in a varied color palette ranging from ivories and steel grays to pops of brights such as orange, pink and electric blue. Lots of bias-cut dresses (many of them strapless, some belted but mostly free-flowing), plus pantsuits, jumpsuits and cropped zippered jackets in the same fabrics. Hair was ironed straight and wispy.
We all know someone who is dealing (or has dealt) with cancer — in fact, approximately one in three women and one in two men will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. To fight this deadly disease, a dream team of more than 60 celebrities, including Jennifer Aniston, Christina Applegate, Sheryl Crow and Meryl Streep, are helping raise funds for Stand Up to Cancer, a charity that supports cutting-edge cancer research.
The Fairmont Kea Lani (from $525 per night) is a place of great optimism. And not just because the sprawling resort sits on Wailea Beach, Maui, sharing some of the world’s most expensive and gorgeous oceanfront property with other luxe hotels such as the Four Seasons and the Grand Wailea Resort. Nearly every restaurant at the Fairmont is completely outdoors, taking advantage of those spectacular vistas and salty breezes.
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