The Blue Gardenia
Channeling Catherine: Her haute couture version of tuxedo style. March 26, 2011 15:44 2 Comments
Dashing and legendary designer on your arm and on your label: Desirable.
Cole Haan peep-toe heels at Zappos.com: Staple.
Girls-will-be-boys sexy tuxedo with satin lapels: Necessary.
Vogue Paris Original 2360, designed by Yves Saint Laurent, copyright 1999: Must.
Channeling Catherine: Frost hair. Don shades. Clutch coat. November 2, 2010 15:55
Shades at night: Mysterious.
Attractive male accessory: Wanted.
Rich brown silk taffeta seersucker, available at Gorgeous Fabrics: Luxurious.
Style 1946, available at The Blue Gardenia, made as an evening coat: Evocative.
Channeling Catherine: You think she's sexy? Then copy this look. October 12, 2010 14:50 1 Comment
Smoldering don't-you-wish-you-were-me expression: Seductive.
Come-hither hair: Desirable.
2010 spin on the fishnet, courtesy Cynthia Rowley: Sexy.
Vogue Paris Original 2450, designed by Claude Montana, available at The Blue Gardenia: Unusual.
Channeling Catherine: Deneuve bags the safari look with style. September 30, 2010 09:10 3 Comments
Beautiful bones: Luck. Personalizing the safari look: Creative.
Spendy statement necklace by Jose and Maria Barrera: Perfect.
New Look 6124, circa late 1980s: Desirable.
Channeling Catherine: A lively interpretation of the shirtdress. September 5, 2010 11:45 2 Comments
Patience for paparazzi: Wise.
Floral shirtdress: Vibrant.
Your own rose: Compliment.
Simplicity 5822, a Mad Men riff on the shirtdress: Fun.
Channeling Catherine: Be a strong yet gentle dance partner. August 22, 2010 19:18
Care and concern for your dance partner: Desirable.
Pesky paparazzi: Nuisance.
Black silk charmeuse at Gorgeous Fabrics: Beautiful.
Simplicity 5611, copyright 1973: Beneficial.
Channeling Catherine: A bad hair day? I don't think so. August 9, 2010 11:50
Looking this good after a wild party: Fantasy.
Exceptional cleaning crew: Necessity.
Dior Fuseau Suede Pump: Desirable.
Butterick 5988, with lengthened sleeves:
Beneficial.
Channeling Catherine: I'm too beautiful for you. August 2, 2010 18:48 2 Comments
Reserved, self-confident gaze: Necessary.
Elegant updo: Cool.
Nars Belle du Jour lipstick: Perfect.
Vogue Paris Original 2248, circa '60s: Beneficial.
Channeling Catherine: It's a nice day for a white wedding. July 8, 2010 09:40 2 Comments
White wedding: Old-fashioned.
Bobbi Brown Salmon Lip Color: Perfect.
Simplicity 7389, copyright 1976: Beneficial.
Flowers: Achoo!
Channeling Catherine: Will the phone never stop ringing? July 1, 2010 18:33
Enemy telephone: Relentless.
Advance 6551, circa 1950s, View 1: Handy.Simply beautiful eyelet, white, of course, Gorgeous Fabrics : Necessary.
Paranoia: Undesirable.
Channeling Catherine: Liberate your sanguine inner vixen. June 28, 2010 11:28 2 Comments
Plunging neckline: De rigueur.
Lippmann Collection My Old Flame nail polish: Perfect.
Cigarette: Optional.
Vogue Special Design S-4846, copyright 1957: Beneficial.
Aging gracefully: Desirable.