Is Something Wrong with Jimmy Choo?

Having lunch at Saks during Fashion Week - this sign on every table... everyone should use spellcheck!

Do White Bodysuits Go With Everything at BCBGMAXAZRIA?

  

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is here, back at its new home at Lincoln Center. We were there Thursday, the first official day, excited and looking forward to a great day. Days at the shows are never a disappointment; always full of anticipation and excitement. This day was no different.

Take a look at the BCBGMAXAZRIA show (above). The Theatre was packed, standing room only and everyone was ready to go. As the show progressed it became quite clear that there was a theme - the theme of the sheer white bodysuit with black cuffs. The take away from the show being that a sheer white bodysuit with black cuffs goes with just about everything. Really?! Yes, really...  the piece is shown with almost all of the 34 looks. And, yes, it is a look.

Why this staple? Is this to keep the plunging necklines decent and wearable for those of us who don't walk the runway or the red carpet for a living? What do you think? Are you up for the elongated proportions, "the desire for simplicity" and the bodysuit for Fall 2011?

I must say that I do love the cobalt silk chiffon dress - color, color, and color. And, who knows, maybe that sheer white turtleneck with black cuffs will end up in my closet; after all, it does go with everything!

Of course outside the venue, in the Plaza, you get lots of street fashion. Meet George (see below). The take away from George: "Baby, it's cold outside."

Thanks to Hillary, Helen and IMG!

Flying Colors!

Last week at the 2011 FIS Freestyle World Skiing Championships (the most significant event outside of the Winter Olympic Games), the was no fear of flying and no fear of color!

Main Street, Park City

It was a 4 day party on the mountain at Deer Valley Resort (home of the 2002 Winter Olympic games) and at Park City Mountain Resort. (Feb. 2 - Feb 5.) There was great food, fine mountain hospitality, big enthusiastic crowds - great TV production (yes, hubby Bob and his JUMA operatives!) - and true sport! I was able to get up close and personal for viewing and photos.

Aerial competition

Chinese Skiers in background, chatty until their Coach interrupted!

Can't be at Deer Valley without the Turkey Chili!

Ski Cross Competition

Family time

Halfpipe

Love this!

Always working execs Amanda and Melissa

Well, someone has to clean up!

Twist # ?

Halfpipe Women's podium - SLC resident Jen Hudak earns a silver medal.

Food in the tent at Park City Mountain Resort - lots of color - good for you.

Lucky me, I got to ski with Nikki Stone, 1998 Olympic Gold Medalist (Olympic Winter Games in Nagano, Japan); America’s first-ever Olympic Champion in the sport of inverted aerial skiing. But we stuck to downhill skiing - no pro am Aerials for moi!

Look how tight Nikki is holding on to me - she doesn't want to fall back!

FYI - a brief description of the various ski events:

Aerials: Skiers throw themselves off ramps rising 50 feet in the air and then they twist, flip and hope to land upright and with grace;

Ski Cross: 4 racers doing "motor cross" on skis - a course race with jumps and turns.

Moguls - ouch! Need I say more - okay, bad knees. Bumps, bumps and more bumps with 2 mandatory aerial tricks off of ramps - race against the clock;

Dual Moguls: double ouch! This time, 2 skiers race each other to the bottom to advance on the the top.

Half Pipe on Skis: Best visual: think Shaun White on skis.

P.S. I really love the font on the Russian jackets!

Not Quite Honeysuckle, But Truly Pink with Raspberry Cupcakes

Pink Cupcakes

So girly

On one of last week's snowy days we made some yummy cupcakes. Below is the recipe we used from More magazine, February 2011 issue.

Yummy Snow Day Snack

Someone could not wait to have a bite!

More Magazine's Pink Cupcake Recipe
Prep time: 32 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes
Makes 12

Cupcakes

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 stick unsalted butter (½ cup), softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup milk

Glaze
• 2 cups confectioner’s sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk (and more if needed)
• Pink or red food coloring
• 12 small red raspberries for garnish

1. To make the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350º. Line 12 cupcake cups with liners. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter until soft and creamy. Add the sugar, and beat until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time until incorporated. Add the vanilla. Alternate adding flour mixture and milk in three additions. Beat until just combined. Fill cupcake papers ¾ full, and bake 20 to 25 minutes, rotating pan halfway through, until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool completely on rack.

2. To make the glaze: In a small bowl, stir together the confectioner’s sugar and 2 tablespoons milk. Slowly add food coloring with a toothpick until desired pink shade is achieved. Top each cupcake with 1 teaspoon glaze. Spread decoratively toward the edges to create a scalloped, just- dripping effect. Top each with one small raspberry.


WE USED BRIGHT PINK CUPCAKE BAKING FOILS

A Couple of Things

February, a month celebrating love. One of my favorite lines, Luscious Verde, is running a few loving promotions this month (see below). Let's create something memorable together - just for you.

Letters To Love

Valentine's Day is a perfect opportunity to be loving.

With love,

Hugs & Kisses,

:)

xoxxox

Fondly,

All my love,

Sincerely,

Warmly,

Thinking of you,

With affection,

Love,

New stationery for yourself or someone you love - or both!
Reds, pinks, black, golds, platinum, even some adornments if you like.

A luxurious and personal way to say thank you for your Valentine's Day chocolate - or any other delights you may give or receive throughout the year.

Yummy!

Call me,

Jackie

Living Color: Amazing and Weird Plants That Eat Animals

Amazing and Weird Plants That Eat Animals (Click the link to see full story.)

I had to stop, look and read.
Vibrant hues and really fabulous shapes. And, notice the live honeysuckle color in the photo above (Pantone's color of the year as noted in last week's post.)
Query: Assuming these plants are safe to eat, and readily available for your next dinner party, would it be an oops if you unknowingly served them to a vegetarian guest?

photo courtesy of Vaartaaha