Lighten Up, It's a New Year

Unfortunately, I haven't been posting as regularly lately - between the holidays and my travels back to Texas, the last few weeks of 2009 have been a whirlwind.

Get amped for a new decade with gorgeous pastels - after a crazy year, I think most people are ready to lighten up. Check out my weekly post on Urban Darling, and take a peek at Mark Fast's Spring RTW 2010 for a some inspiration.

Cheers!

All images via Style.com.

New Year's Resolution: Channel the Motherland

I have been quietly obsessing over Naeem Khan's "punk raj" Spring 2010 RTW collection for sometime now. I love it. It's fun, intricate, and channels traditional Indian adornment with a distinct edge. It's much more than your typical East-meets-West fare: it's so rocker-ready, and I can't get enough.

Images via Style.com.

WANTED: Christopher Kane, NYE 2010

Check out my post on Urban Darling - and get ready for 2010!

Pick Your Decade: 70s or 80s

After a strong wave of 80s revival, Jak & Jil's Tommy Ton Predicts a resurgance of softer 70s glam. Check out my post on Urban Darling!

New Year's Resolution: Go Bold

I think anyone who knows me can testify to the fact that I spent the early half of 2009 donning more lady-like ensembles: bustiers with full skirts and soft lines. In 2010, I'm looking forward to keeping some aspects of this flattering silhouette for my day-to-day, but beefing it up with a far stronger & bolder visual elements. My inspirations? Beyonce in her recent music videos, Manish Arora's RTW Spring 2010 line, and the very positive and strong people in my life. Cheers!

Manish Arora images courtesy of WWD.com, Videophone stills via Gossiponthis.com.

Do Some Good

This is a cause I really believe in supporting. Do some good!

The DC Rape Crisis Center is looking for a little help this holiday season. Funding has been cut significantly for the Center, so they have started raising money to buy underwear for victims after they leave their medical exams. Amazingly, the Crisis Center no longer has money for something as small (but important) as undies.

Its $1/pair, a small contribution that might make a significant difference to someone in a truly traumatic situation. OR you can go out and choose some [new] spiffy undies and donate them yourself!

To donate: send checks (even just $1) to:
Volunteer Office, DC Rape Crisis Center, PO Box 34125, Washington DC 20043 (only send checks payable to "DC Rape Crisis Center").

If you have any questions, or would like to speak to a contact person at the Center, feel free to comment on the post, and I'll get you in touch with someone who can help! Thanks!

Hook It Up - REBELDNCE

Sick DJs, sample sales, and sweet photography. Sounds like a solid Wednesday night to me.

When: Wednesday, December 9, Happy Hour 6pm - 8pm
Where: Gallery Bar, 120 Orchard Street, New York, NY
What: REBELDNCE & Princess of the Posse sales, Mike Schreiber Photography.

Gracias to Lyss for the tip, via Jackie Johnson.