Karl Lagerfeld for Macy’s Impulse Exclusive Preview

Macy’s Impulse is coming out with yet another line this time by famous fashion man Karl Lagerfeld who tweeted today that, “Luxury is the ease of a t-shirt in a very expensive dress.”  I for one could not agree more with that statement.   Predominantly filled with different shades of pink and black, Lagerfeld’s Macy’s line adds a socialite flare to an office ready outfit.  These looks combined with comfortable fabrics will have you feeling business casual when you are actually business dressy.  Besides, it never hurts to wear something that says “Karl Lagerfeld” on the tag.

In honor of this new very flirty Fall 2011 Capsule Collection that of course I got to preview before anyone else, I ventured downtown to the Yellow Korner on Wooster St. where the clothes were being shown on live models.   Aspiring Socialites are always looking for new ways to bring the socialite life into their everyday activities.   Karl Lagerfeld’s Impulse collection for Macy’s is line that shares that vision.  These outfits are Happy Hour chic while still being completely Midtown office appropriate, a must if you are going to live the Manhattan double life.  If there weren’t enough people already in Manhattan, many of us also seem to lead multiple lives comprised of commonplace office work by day and A-list parties by night.  I guess that explains why I am always so busy.

This 45-piece collection is set to hit Macy’s stores on August 31st. Lagerfeld described the collection to Vogue as “a coup d’oeil to the dresses I designed for Chloe and the girlish, more romantic mood of the seventies.”

Love this pink and black color combo seem throughout the collection.  This my favorite outfit in the line by far.  It’s very office chic.

More of the collection.

Popping bubbly!  Champagne is a classic part of every fashion event.

Dear NYC, I Need a Bigger Closet


I don’t ask for much, only for a life filled with socialite fortune and fame. But, I think I also need a bigger closet. Manhattan apartments may be known for being small, but when the majority of your time is spent roaming the city in search of the next big sale or party, the size of your home doesn’t seem to matter.  As a lover of fashion and all things shopping, I am currently going through a complete closet crisis.  As you can see, my tiny closet that is actually big by New York standards is overflowing with just a small portion of my constantly expanding wardrobe.

Considering that many apartments in Manhattan are built without closets, I am lucky to have one at all.  But, in a city that glorifies fashion, I find this architectural decision to be extremely hypocritical.  I agree that you don’t need that much room to sleep, but where are all of your clothes supposed to go? I store the rest of my wardrobe in bins under my kitchen table and in any available floorspace in my bedroom along with under my bed.  The main issue with this storage system is that I can never find anything.  Having all of my clothes stacked on top of each other, causes me to wear the same looks over and over again because I can never make it to the bottom of the pile.  This forces me to go out and buy even more clothes. I guess the solution to this problem would be to buy a free standing closet from Ikea, but that would involve hours of self-installation that I simply don’t have.  Therefore, my kitchen will continue to serve as a walk-in closet.

Front Row at the Express 2011 Holiday Collection Preview in Times Square

Socialites are no strangers to finding themselves front row at major fashion shows. Thanks to the generous invite of Lucky Magazine and Express, I found myself front row at Express’ 2011 Holiday Collection Preview in Times Square just a few feet away from Catherine Malandrino. Prior to showing their holiday collection, Express broke a record earlier that day for the biggest fashion show ever setting a world record for the most people to walk down a runway.

Before the show, seven other bloggers including My Visa Hates Me, Pretty Connected, Court and Hudson, MissWhoever You Are, Sweet Caroline in the City, Diary of a Fashion Addict, The Budget Babe, and I were invited to the penthouse of the Muse Hotel for some pre-runway drinks and makeup touch ups with Pre-Dame. I absolutely loved the makeup they chose for me complimented by my first set of false eyelashes, which were perfect for the occasion. After getting glam at The Muse, we were off to the heart of Times Square for some backstage access into the show. I have to say that this was the hottest runway show I have ever been to in far more ways than one. In the mist of a heat wave, the models flawlessly walked down the runway in this year’s winter fashions and holiday dresses. The energy was absolutely amazing and I am so honored to have been chosen to be a part of it.

Makeup with Pre-Dame.

Express takes Times Square.

Look at me! I’m backstage!

Socialites love bling and this skirt has it!

Express’ Holiday 2011 Collection is full of sparkle.  Prefect for holiday party dresses.

Love the blue in the skirt and of course the sparkles in the top.

Can you spot Catherine Malandrino?

Hot male model in some cool Express winter wear.

Bloggers on the Runway.

 

Disclaimer: Aspiring Socialite was gifted a $200 Express Gift Card along with Express’ Mesh Overlay Rouched Dress and Tiered Fringe Long Necklace to wear to the fashion show.

4th of July Fashion


This 4th of July, delcare your fashion independence in red, white, and blue or any color for that matter.  Today, I came across these three amazing Independence Day ensembles in the window of Olive and Bettes on the Upper West Side.  These looks are perfect examples of how you can add style to a casual backyard BBQ (with an ample supply of vegetarian options…of course!)  I especially like the middle look of white shorts coupled with a red American flag shirt.  The dresses are pretty amazingly patriotic too.  Not to mention fashionable.

Make Your Nails Snap, Crackle, & Pop

OPI calls it “Shatter” while Sally Hansen calls it “Crackle” I call it “Awesome.” Thanks to crazy nail technology, you can give your nails a stylish textured effect with these alluring overcoats that you apply directly over two coats of a coordinating solid nail color.  Great for one-of-a-kind do it yourself nail art.  The best part about this new fad is that it glorifies imperfection and chaos as an art form.  Therefore, should you be an Aspiring Socialite with major budget constraints who must do her own nails, there is still the chance of achieving a professional look even if you don’t have a steady hand.

In spite of my aspirations to be the perfect socialite, I understand that we live in an imperfect world.  It is time we started embracing our imperfections like they do on Glee.  So snap, crackle, and pop your nails for a look that is very Katy Perry.