FASHION'S NIGHT OUT

Last Friday was one of my favorite events of the year: Fashion's Night Out NYC. It was a night of extravagant shopping, celebrity appearances, drinks, and dancing, all in honor of New York's fashion scene. Stores are open late and shoppers, designers, celebrities, and others gather together to paint the town red.

Tavi Gevinson, 13-year-old fashion blogger extraordinaire, chatted with guests at Barneys.

Barneys creative director, Simon Doonan, signed his book, Eccentric Glamour, for me!

I ran into some blogger friends, Claudia and Shirley, in Meatpacking!

But the highlight of my evening was meeting Christian Siriano at Payless on Madison Avenue. I wore his shoes to the event, and he loved how I styled them (with a 12x12 blouse and H&M pants). Here I am with Christian and Pat Field:

It was a great night, one of those true New York City experiences. It's so refreshing to see so many people out and about and enjoying the fashionable city life. I can't wait for next year!

SHOE LUST

Happy (Unofficial) First Day of School!

I recently ran across this hilarious Back to School sketch by Blake Wright. Blake's blog showcases lots of sarcastic pen and ink drawings, many of which chronicle his obsession with luxury accessories.

I felt simultaneously gratified and inspired by Thirty Shoes From Barneys New York I Can't Live Without Or Afford, and I decided to respond by drawing a wish list of my own. [Click images to enlarge.]

It was actually quite cathartic, scrolling through Barneys Main Floor shoes and drawing my favorites. Aren't shoes just the greatest thing ever? (My wish list totals $22,685.00.) Blake followed up his Barneys drawing by one entitled Five Shoes From Payless That Are In My Budget And My Nightmares. Thank you, Blake, for your amazing drawings and thank you, Barneys, for fueling our desires!