The Grey Prairie NY Rosette Dress, ($248) is made of cotton twill with
cream piping.
Models wearing Nicole Miller for Fall 2010 on the runway .
With warmer weather comes lovely outdoor parties. Nothing like an outdoor cocktail party to get you in the mood for spring. I needed to find the perfect cocktail dress for an upcoming event. Have you been to Bliss? It is a charming boutique filled with everything from casual wear to cocktail. And that is where I found the most adorable cocktail dress.
The Grey Prairie NY Rosette Dress, ($248) is made of cotton twill with cream piping. What makes this dress so unique is the rosette. It is not overdone, but it is complex enough to be interesting. The other thing is that it is in a dark grey, which keeps it in a more neutral range and more subtle allowing for the boldness of the rosette. The grey color contrasts beautifully with the femininity of the lines of the dress, accentuating the waist.
The length is even more flattering—not too short or too long. Hitting at the knee keeps it sexy, yet sophisticated. You could use a wrap or a cropped sweater for cool nights.
Go check out Bliss at 5812 (5812 Grove Avenue) on Grove at Libbie. You will love it.
Fashion Week @ Bryant Park, NYC One more thing that I promised in the winter issue’s column was a report from Fashion Week. It was fabulous though the last year that it will be held at Bryant Park. Going forward, we will be attending the electrifying event at the Lincoln Center.
Remember, the focus is fall for the spring shows so you are getting a heads up about what to wear next season.
I made it to a couple of shows and saw everything from bronze and copper palettes with flowing ’40s-inspired, asymmetrical dresses to sexy, biker-influenced ensembles complete with leather motorcycle jackets, little black dresses, black leather high- heeled booties, grey tights, scarves and even skull caps. It looked hot! Tough! Loved it.
The women looked liked they knew where they were going and when. A little bit of a “don’t mess with me” attitude that was very alluring. Dress well.
