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2011 March 31

Joyeux Anniversaire to Prabal Gurung!

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It's The Birthday Boy!
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Birthday greetings to Chic's old pal and Oprah's biggest fan, Prabal Gurung, who turns 37 today! We're wearing a V-neck white t-shirt in his honor.

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2011 March 31

Rebecca Minkoff's Parisian Best Bets

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We wouldn't let Rebecca Minkoff write just one column about Paris. Jamais! 

"J'aime Paris au printemps! Welcome to part two of my ode to Paris. It may be 3,624 miles away, but I can still hear the soothing cadence of the city’s rhythm – the language, the fashion, even the flow of traffic always sticks with me long after I’ve left the City of Light.

There is no place in Paris that exemplifies this so much as where the 8th arrondissement gives way to the Rue de Faubourg Saint-Honorè – beautiful people going to beautiful places… Dior, Hermès, Versace, oh my! However, if there is anything that will drive me to drink, it’s spending a day torturing my credit cards and my husband’s patience shopping for fashionable masterpieces I know will not be coming back to NYC with me… 

And when driven to drink, I head to Hôtel Costes.  Yes, it may be a little “scene-y” and yes, it may feel like Nicole Kidman could can-can around the corner in full Moulin Rouge at any second, but it’s worth it.  Get there early to snag a table and ask for a menu – my husband and I shared a club sandwich that was textbook (in terms of perfection) while being seduced by the selection of fine wines.  Can’t fly to Paris? Get the vibe (a favorite for ambient music in my showroom) from the Hôtel Costes collection of soundtracks.  

I would be doing Paris a disservice if I failed to mention my favorite ‘hood, Le Marais – there is a little something for everyone.  For the artist: Frank Picon Art Gallery. For the historian: Musée Carnavalet in rue de Sévigné.  For the foodie:  Le 3, Pain Vin Fromage, Monjul, Les Arts et Métiers… obviously, it is clear which category I fall into.
Paris, je t'aime – but I will always be a visitor, never a local, for I could never reside in a place with such amazing fashion booby-trapped by so much wine and cheese!

To hear more about my adventures and get up-to-the-minute updates on what I’m up to, follow me on Facebook, twitter and on my blog."

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2011 March 31

Getting To Know You...Daniel Vosovic

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Daniel Vosovic
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He's one of the most popular contestants in Project Runway history, but more importantly, he's still in the game. 

Name: Daniel Vosovic

Animal: "Brussels Griffon"

Hours of sleep: "6.5"

Street of choice: "Washington Mews"

Number: "3"

Toothpaste: "Tom's of Maine"

Word: "Beast"

Drink: "Champagne."

Favorite Teacher: "Cheryl Blodgett, my middle-school drama teacher."

Entrée: "Salted ice cubes."

Favorite recent mag read: "An article chronicling the final moments a Japanese nurse had with her patients before the tsunami swept over them. I was bawling while reading it, but I forced myself to keep it as a reminder of what's important, especially now when the stress of starting a new business can consume oneself if you let it."

Body Part: "Forearms."

Showtune: "No Thanks."

Tool: "Nicholas Cage."

Bottled Water of Choice: "Bobble"

Intern's Name: "The powerhouse trio: Marc, Sydney, Rachel."

How often do you check Facebook a day?  "Busy: once. Bored: countless."

How do you like your coffee? "Cappuccino."

Exercise: "Gymnastics."

Greatest Expenditure:  "My business."

Escape Plan:  "Hut on a beach where no one can reach me."

How often do you drive? "Once every two weeks (Thank you Zipcar!)"

Blackberry or iPhone? "iPhone."

Favorite zip code: "11954."

Illicit crush: "Ben Whishaw."

What make you jealous? "When I have an idea, and see it executed better by someone else."

Best day of your life? "When I finally came out to my friends."

Dance: "Down and real durty."

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2011 March 31

A Very Vivienne Red Carpet

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The Gang's All Here
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Admittedly, we're not all that familiar with the gang in this picture, but we still celebrate their spirit. Last night in Los Angeles, Walkie Talkie, Lenora Claire, Feliz Navidad and Ernie Omega (birth names, right?) hit Vivienne Westwood's party to celebrate her flagship store's grand opening in West Hollywood, bringing some classic Westwood punk and even...bunny ears. Keep being you, darlings! 

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2011 March 30

Bravo's Newest Guilty Pleasures

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Brad Goreski
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Bravo announced its 2011-12 schedule today with a no-brainer in the mix. Brad Goreski will be returning to the network with his own show called It’s a Brad Brad World following his rando VIP stylist adventures. Will we finally get to see his BF of ten years? If only... Vintage hotspot, Second Time Around, will also get their own show called Ready to Wear. We're pretty sure a retail meltdown or two will happen in the first ten minutes. Count us in! Not to be outdone, Mad Fashion will record the daily dramas of Project Runway alum, Chris March, as his team of hoodlums design one-of-a-kind pieces for his demanding clientele. How are we going to find the time for all of this? 

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2011 March 30

One Is Not Like The Other

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Constance and Thakoon
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We know! We know! Chic admits we can be ridiculously silly sometimes, but a tall model and a little anything still gives us a giggle. Perhaps we've never gotten over Tom and Nicole's split...Last night at Christie's, Constance Jablonski towered over Thakoon at the Runway to Green: A Bid To Save The Earth event. For those keeping track: She's 5'11" and he's...a little shorter. 

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