a Night to Remember...

I got a call last Thursday morning from a frantic friend, a very good friend with just a couple days to prepare for a once in a lifetime opportunity; She had been been invited to walk the red carpet with a dear friend of hers at the 17th Annual Screen Actor's Guild (SAG) awards on Sunday night (original airing 01.30.11). Wow!

With just a short amount of time to get ready, two potential dresses on loan, and a Friday appointment for jewels from the infamous "Jacob the Jeweler" we --yes, we, i was going too!.. but only in spirit-- needed fab shoes and a bag ASAP! I got right to work! I hit all my favorite sites and started pulling together looks --I mean full on head to toe looks in Excel-- for her BIG night. 

I live for this stuff and I found so many great options for her so how could I not share some of my favorite looks with you! And when you continue reading see the final SAG red carpet look...

Gucci "Igna" python strappy sandal,
Saks.com (pre-order)

Giuseppe Zanotti E10089 002, Barney's New York

Giuseppe Zanotti E10153 001, GiuseppeZanotti.com

Giuseppe Zanotti sparkle booties (these are so me!)

Gucci "Kells" suede and python ankle strap sandal,
Saks.com (pre-order)

Jimmy Choo "Marine" ankle wrap sandal,
JimmyChoo.com

Miu Miu jeweled heel mary-jane, Bergdorf Goodman

Christian Louboutin mesh "Brandaplato",
Barneys.com

The final SAG look....

 Photo of Katie and Tracy Morgan, Wire Image.
One-shoulder wrap gown, Halston Heritage; All jewelry (except engagement ring)
courtesy of Jacob & Co.; Black satin Skull Clutch Alexander McQueen
available on Saks.com; Silver "Very Riche" 120MM peep-toe pump, Christian Louboutin

Katie is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a high-level executive assistant at a multimedia company in New York City, and was engaged to her fiance Terrence on August 9, 2010 ; if I do say so myself, it was a fairy tale, very romantic proposal at the end of her 50 day cycle across North America. Katie is also a close friend and trusted confidant of Tracy's.

It was such a pleasure and so much fun to style Katie for the 17th Annual SAG awards! Love you girl, keep doing you, and I'm so proud to have you as a Soror and friend!

Brainstorming... A/W11 the beginnings of S/S12

Outside of a desk full of magazines tears, there are few other things you can count on happening at my desk when I'm preparing to sketch for a new season at work: iTunes on blast with upbeat tunes, tons of open internet tabs of art sites, blogs, retail, trend, and I'm sketching other things besides work to get my mind going creatively. Sometimes these sketches are small thumb nails and others I go all out...

My Transitional Must-haves!

You can see from the first few posts I love platforms and super high heels however, after a recent move back to Brooklyn I now have a slightly longer walk to the train than I'm used to in 4+ inch heels. Honestly, my feet just cannot handle it and neither can my shoes. So, since I haven't quite embraced the bigger bag --I carry a clutch nearly everyday-- and two pairs of shoes rule of so many NYC girls I've decided to find and incorporate more fabulous shoes with less than a 3 1/2 inch heel, that's my all-day-walk-ability threshold!

I love this mix of sugar and spice; I can still feel
aggressive and edgy and sweet and sexy
at the same time.
Valentino studded ankle wrap pump

Not much of a sneaker girl, I adore this
Isabel Marant hidden wedge sneaker!
Available at Isabel Marant 469 Broome St NYC
(photo credit: Garance Dore)

Ok, so this doesn't actually fit into my "shoe year's" resoltuion
but it's just ssoo darn cute! And I'll never completely
give up my huge platforms and high heels,
as long as there's still cabs and night time activities :-)
Christian Louboutin "Madame butterfly"

 

I actually own this style in black suede, it's absolutely amazing
so I had to post the leather version.
This open front lace-up sandal is one of the most comfortable
and functional shoes I own!
Ann Demeulemeester, Saks.com

This could be new best friend; my new everyday gem!
Alexander Wang "Ines" oxford, Barneys.com

Editor's note: So, I started this post earlier in the day and found myself so inspired by the mid-heeled styles I was finding that I head over to Saks to return some massively high Burberry shearling boots I recently purchased and had been milling over for a few days. As, I was waiting on my receipt I made a lap and happened upon these babies, comfortable yet super cute and just my style! 

Givenchy tassel and  fringe sandal in black suede w. back zip

Ode to a personal fav: Roger Vivier

Serenity...

Inspiration: Spa time; tools and texture. Kid suede upper and
covered platform, sculptured heel.
(Def, needs a low heeled companion, 4 or 5 inches don't necessarily whisper Ohmmm.)

Cuffed...

Inspiration: Tom Binns cuff; Vogue 2010

Inspiration: Tube Bracelet