Those Eyes, Those Eyes!

So, I know it's no news flash, but I recently saw "Eyes of Laura Mars," and I have to say that I believe it to be one of the chicest movies I've ever seen. Before you guffaw at my proclamation, consider it.

From Faye Dunaway's costumes (those chic capes, scarfs and hats. Her outfit she wears in the book party scene is to die for!) to her oh so handsome penthouse. I just love that she is chauffeured around in a station wagon. So chic! Her studio in the ridiculously large converted factory. Forget it! Everything about this movie exclaims Fashion, Taste, Glamour! Even the movie poster is stunning.

Lastly, I question... have we stumbled upon the inspiration with the ultra vogue Monsieur Francois Nars? Look at the poster, which happens to be the cover of her book in the film -- me thinks it resembles Nars' fabulous packaging.

Below are some shots of Laura's apartment. Inspiration for my future Park Avenue pad?

The New L.E.S. -- L0WER, Lower East Side.

While previewing apartments yesterday, I found myself in the lower depths of the Lower East Side. Having eaten at a sushi restaurant, sipped cocktails at a wine bar and grabbed a cookie a vegan bakery in this area of the L.E.S. (slightly below Delancey), I was slightly familiar with this fledgling neighborhood. However, on this particular late Winter/early Spring day, it looked different to me. Perhaps it was my good mood, the warm weather or the way the golden afternoon light hit the NYC pavement, but I began to fall in love.

The slight hint of the 18th arrondissement in Paris. The lovely shops windows, the fabulous new restaurants and bars. And, mais oui, the presence of my favorite denim provider ... Earnest Sewn!

Here are some street shots taken in the movement. I am posting them today, submitting them for your approval and as I do ... I ask. The lower Lower East Side; the new hot neighborhood? I say yes.

My roommate's new blog.

Oh, the trials of the real estate maven ... see below.

http://vacancyqueen.tumblr.com/

Congratulations, A!

XOXO

Oscar's Best.

This past Sunday brought all the glamour and glitz that is the Academy Awards right into our very own living room. Or, in mine and my roommates case, our local watering hole. While the show itself was not the stunner of last year, the stars certainly turned out some terrific ensembles. Here are my top ten.

Vera Farmiga, in Marchesa

SJP, in Chanel Haute Couture

Sigourney Weaver, in Lanvin

Sandra Bullock, in Marchesa

Mariska Hargitay, in Vera Wang

Kate Winslet, in YSL

Julianne Moore, in Calvin Klein Collection

Diane Kruger, in Chanel Haute Couture

Carey Mulligan, in Prada

Cameron Diaz, in Oscar de la Renta

Back to Work

Last week was sick week. Flu is never fun or chic! This week has gone by at the speed of light. Now, I find myself traveling north for a sojourn to Massachusetts.

New updates:

Getting back to Fashion Week. So, I skipped London (lame of me), skipped Milan (Dolce and Bottega were the only shows worth mentioning.) For any of you who truly know me, you know that I am not a huge fan of the Italian style. While I do keep a deep affection for Bottega Veneta and I understand the appeal of Dolce & Gabbana, I still can't wrap my head around those crazy Italians! It just never seems to appeal to me.

So, I say ... THANK GOD FOR PARIS. Paris Fashion Week just began and already I am delighted by two of my usual standbys: Balenciaga and Dries Van Noten. Mais oui. Can't wait to see more. I also can't wait to see if Hillary Alexander will pull anymore wild head dresses out of her Vuitton bag of tricks.

In real estate ...

Yesterday in my office, a co-worker was searching for lofts for a client. She came across a commercial space that was for rent in SoHo. The topic of discussion in the office turned from Lady Gaga to renting commercial space for living. Interesting? These very special clients, (he says with a wink) have been causing said co-worker quite the headache. She has shown them all available downtown football fields she possibly can get into with no result or lease in sight. Anyway, I digress, the point being is a question ... is commercial space "the new hot neighborhood"? Could be. As the market steadily plateaus, much to the shagrin of my coworkers and to myself, could it be that we will be moving our office into our homes or just perhaps ... vice versa?

On a final note, having a television for a brief moment in my current dwelling, the Boston Kimpton, has brought new insight to my t.v. viewing skills. May I present "How to Make It in America.?" Talk amongst yourselves. Cue the new New York it t.v. show. "Sex and the City?" What's that? This show has all the qualities of a hit. Like a couture dress, or a classic six on the park, there's quality, substance and a lot more. Talk a minute and tune in. I liked it. Let me know what you think!

Stay tuned for photo commentary on the Paris shows!

xoxo