Hello-Hello!
How happy are we all that it is Friday? Really a very silly sentiment, particularly when one considers the holiday-shortened week, honestly.
This is definitely a “when it rains it pours,” situation; we go weeks without any Gossip Girl news and then suddenly it seems we have almost-daily happenings! Today we share updates on two of the show’s more notable stars, seen Wednesday at the gala hosted by Valentino at Château de Wideville, the retired designer’s home. Women’s Wear Daily covered the festivities, below we see their photo of Blake Lively with Gwyneth Paltrow.
Stephane Feugere/WWD
The party is the traditional conclusion for Paris couture week, and as one can see, the Château is an inspired location for the gathering.
Stephane Feugere/WWD
Another G2 star, Leighton Meester, is seen at the party with designer Marc Jacobs.
Stephane Feugere/WWD
We love this image of Lee Radziwill on the left; on the right we see Jane Fonda with the host.
Definitely the place to be for the fashion crowd on Wednesday night.
One other Gossipy note, the show continues shooting in Paris for the new season, below we see both Ms. Lively and Ms. Meester on the set.
Via Celebrity-Gossip.net
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Our other television related item involves Mad Men‘s costume designer, Janie Bryant and her upcoming clothing collection for QVC.
The line won’t be available until the end of September, but Women’s Wear Daily (subscription req’d.) had courtesy images of several styles, including the two above. We like the coat on the left (and actually have a very similar vintage piece) but feel lukewarm on the other items.
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Next, our first look at the Keds – Gap collaboration, below we see the Womens’ styles.
Courtesy Photo via StyleList.com
The Mens’ collection features neutrals in cotton canvas.
Courtesy Photo via StyleList.com
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Vera Bradley fans will be happy to learn the company is now offering backgrounds for one’s phone, iPad or desktop.
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Click here to see the offerings.
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We do have news of a new AntiPrep. Can you guess who or what or why?
Bruce Weber for Abercrombie via Fashionista.com
Word that Abercrombie and Fitch is bringing back its catalog prompts the addition to the AntiPrep Wall of Shame.
The company announced last week that its racy catalog, gone for the last seven years, is returning this month. Fashionista has the story, and some photos: “Exclusive: Inside the New (and Very Naked) A&F Quarterly“. The picture shown above is about the only one safe enough for today’s post.
Other news about the retailer concerns bugs, more specifically bedbugs. Last week an infestation of the creepy critters closed both a Hollister store and an Abercrombie in the city.
Image via Racked.com
The witty minds at Racked came up with the image seen above, we couldn’t resist sharing it. Both stores have since reopened, but NY magazine asks if the Hollister problem is really solved in this interview with an expert on the topic:
“We also just learned that Abercrombie on the Seaport has bedbugs, too. What does that say about the problem?
The worst-case scenario is one of their warehouses had it. And if that’s the case, that’s frightening, you know what I mean? Because you’re not just talking about a few stores anymore. But I think it’s actually really scary that it’s more than one location. They have so many employees at Hollister and we don’t know whether any of them have it at home or not.”
Absolutely. Hideous.
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We leave you something a tad more upbeat.
Timex
That is a Timex Design Your Own watch created by yours truly for today’s Pretty In Pink; click on the link to go make your own. Our thanks to the folks at High Snobette for the tip!
With that we bid adieu until next week, may everyone enjoy a splendid summer weekend!
The Preppy Princess 