Quotes to Live by...or Not

While waiting for the train this morning, I came across the following quotes on the web. The first may lift your eyebrow a bit, but the other two are awesome.

“You have a better life if you wear impressive clothes,” – Vivienne Westwood

“While clothes may not make the woman, they certainly have a strong effect on her self-confidence—which, I believe, does make the woman.” – Mary Kay Ashe

“Fashion anticipates, and elegance is a state of mind ... a mirror of the time in which we live, a translation of the future, and should never be static.” – Oleg Cassini

Poltically Savy

Three words...Have You Voted?!?!

I got up extra early this morning thinking I would beat the other voters in my Harlem neighborhood, but apparently everyone is soooo excited about this election! (Squeal!) I know there will be tons of celebratory parties tonight and this weekend. So as soon as you get off work (and after you vote of course), head to your favorite retailer and grab a few politically happy dresses. Better yet, go on your lunch break...this is serious business.

With that in mind, you know Momma wouldn't leave you hanging. Here are a few of my favorite colorblocking styles that will make you burst with American pride.

1. Moschino, Flower Print Dress, $750












2. Cynthia Steffe Loan Colorblock Dress, $159












3. Bebe Cross Strap Colorblock Dress, $98

Kenneth Cole to the Economy Rescue

Hey guys!

For 4 days and 2 late nights, Kenneth Cole will be having a sample sale at 261 W. 36^th Street, 2^nd Fl, between 7^th and 8^th Ave. October 27 through 31.

Prepare for the best because rumor has it, Kenneth Cole will be in the building! (No, just kidding.) But, seriously there will be DEEP discounts. I’m talking ready to wear—tee shirts, blouses, sweaters, dresses, blazers, outerwear in the $35 to $85 range. And accessories—handbags, totes, wallets, belts, sunglasses and jewelry will even be marked as low as $10.

The hours vary on a daily basis, so be sure to visit Clothingline for more info.

Good Luck!

Tim Gunn Raves About Tide

I swore I wouldn't become one of those women who are ultra picky and particular about certain things, but I must admit, I have a new crush and it entails something as minute as laundry!

A few days ago I attended the launch party for Tide and Downy Total Care at New York City's Empire Hotel Rooftop. While parlaying around, I ran into Tim Gunn. I chatted him up a bit and he absolutely RAVED about Tide. Not only did he say it was perfect for regular tops and bottoms, but also intimate apparel.

Remembering that I ran out of laundry detergent a few days before, I immediately grabbed some on my way home—especially after being immersed in all the hoopla by the industry’s number one man.

And I’m so glad I did.

The new Tide TotalCare helps maintain color and fight stains that even Oxi Clean can’t get out. And trust me, that speaks volumes. I even used it on a few of my extra white cotton shirts and it not only preserved the shape but also cleaned it thoroughly.

Totally gentle, totally genius.

Té Casan for Cheap

Quick! Té Casan—my favorite innovative specialty footwear brand—is having a sale.

For those of you who may not be aware, Té Casan always redefines fashion with its limited-edition footwear, which features signature detailing at affordable prices. Yes, prices that most of us can actually afford.

The best part: Té Casan stole designers from fashion houses such as Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen, Versace and Dries Van Noten to bring us a pair of sophisticated kicks. Genius.

Here are the dets…

From now until September 1^st, snag 15% off all new merchandise.

Hours and Times: Fri, Sat, Mon 11am—8pm; Sun noon—7pm.

Location: 382 West Broadway between Broome and Spring Sts.
(212)584-8000.

Michelle is Crowned Best Dressed

I’m such in a good mood today. Why? Because The Vanity Fair 2008 best-dressed list came out this week and Michelle Obama topped the list. The magazine even called presidential hopeful Barack Obama's wife their "commander-in-sheath."

Honestly, my personal favorite was the purple dress by Maria Pinto that she wore with a black Azzedine Alaia belt on the campaign trail in Minnesota last month, it screamed brilliance.

Other Vanity Fair Best Dressed list inductees include: David Beckham, Kanye West (surprise!) and Today co-host Matt Lauer, First Lady of France Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Christy Turlington, Prince William's girlfriend Kate Middleton, Sarah Jessica Parker and Daniel Craig.

Talley and Credit Issues? No Way!

According to "Page Six", Andre Leon Talley might have a bit of credit problems…

Andre Leon Talley had a tough time buying underpants recently. The 6-foot-8 Vogue editor at large was in Macy's picking out XXL Calvin Klein thongs, but was thwarted when he tried to open a store credit-card account, our spy said. "He was denied and had trouble paying for it and had to come back . . . it was a big fiasco," the source said. Vogue spokes man Patrick O'Connell con firmed Talley was in Macy's, but insisted he was buying Polo boxers - not thongs. He declined to discuss the credit flap.