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Web Snob Weekly Roundup

Fashion:

• Bag Snob - Get an exclusive peek at Nancy Gonzalez Fall 2009 bags!
• Second City Style broke down all the trends we found during New York Fashion Week Fall '09.
• Stylehive has a bit of a crush on first lady of France Carla Bruni's style, and has found a few ways to get her look!
• Stiletto Jungle takes a look at the new Madewell for ShopBop capsule collection.
• Bag Bliss has fallen for the Spring 2009 Fendi Peek-A-Boo Bag.
• Debutante Clothing admires vintage couture designer Milly, Mackage, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and more.
• KRISTOPHER is wanting, wearing, and hating Belgian shoes.
• Shopping and Info checks out: Givenchy for Spring 2009.
• Check Out Shrimpton Couture's Real Life Vintage Spot from Karla's Closet.
• StyleBakery.com shares 10 ways to recession-proof your wardrobe.
• Sxy Fashion Queen shows you celebrity most favourite Alexader McQueen jacket.
• The Shoe Goddess channels her inner candy striper with these quirky DSquared2 shoes!
• TheMakeupGirl Check out Lianne's coverage of the best looks of the 2009 Oscars!

Beauty:

• 55 Secret Street rediscovers a Hollywood beauty classic, Blast your fat away, and eat it too.
• The Beauty Stop calls out the 2009 Academy Awards hair disasters.
• The Fashion Bomb chit chats with Lisa Price of Carol's Daughter about celebrity beauty musts and year round skin care!

Lifestyle/Celebrity:

• Allie is Wired reports that The Hills is ending for Lauren Conrad after season five.

Dorothy Lee Online Sample Sale

Don't miss the Dorothy Lee sample sale online at Savvy & Co. The sale starts Sunday, March 08th 12:00 PM – Wednesday, March 11th 12:00 PM. The Crepe de Chine Tuxedo Tank Dress with Tie pictured above will be only $75 (retail price is $290). I love her clothing, especially this Fall collection that is on sale.

Here are some other pieces I'm coveting from the sale: (from left to right)
Striped Silk and Wool Broadcloth Pleated Dress with Gold Buttons for $95 (Retail $330), Cashmere Blend Sweater Vest with Diagonal Zip for $70 (Retail $242) and the Silk Cashmere Cardigan with Ruffle Panel for $70 (Retail $216).

Related Coquette Post:
Dorothy Lee Fall/Winter 2008 Collection

Give Them the One Shoulder

I'd like to say the new trend in one shoulder dressing could be attributed to the First Lady, Michelle Obama in her white Jason Wu gown she wore to the Ingaural Ball. Next we saw a slew of one shouldered goodness at the Oscars. Now it's all over the place, even in casual wear. I like the look of this Elizabeth and James One Shouldered Tee ($90 at Shopbop or in coral at Neiman Marcus).

Here are more one shoulder beauties:

ADAM Water Leaf One Shoulder Gathered Dress (On Sale for $197.50 at Shopbop)

ADAM One Shoulder Dress with Overlay (On Sale for $127.50 at Shopbop, XS only)

Charlotte Ronson One Shoulder Strap Dress (On Sale for $169.40 at Shopbop)

Parker One Shoulder Top ($141 at Shopbop)

Handmade Nation Premiere in SF on March 11

I'm really excited for the upcoming Bay Area premiere of the indie crafts documentary, Handmade Nation by my friend Faythe Levine. The Handmade Nation event is hosted by the San Francisco Film Society as a part of their montly SF360 Film + Club series taking place on Wednesday, March 11 at 7:30 pm (doors open at 7pm) at Mezzanine (444 Jessie Street at Mint). Tickets are $8 for SFFS members and $12 for non-members.

Following the screening, I will be a part of a panel along with my fellow crafters: Lisa Congdon of Rare Device; Derek Fagerstrom of The Curiosity Shoppe and DIY Co-editor at design*sponge; and Stephanie Syjuco, fine artist and professor.

There will also be a mini-craft fair component to the night with the following artists and vendors: Dutch Door Press, Diana Fayt, Cara Lyndon, Miss Natalie, Mittenmaker, Nous Savons, Sharon Spain, Woolly Hoodwinks, Zum, The Curiosity Shoppe, Little Otsu, Needles & Pens and Rare Device.

For more information and to buy tickets, visit the San Francisco Film Society site.

It will be fun to finally see the movie that I've seen Fathye filming at all the craft fairs throughout 2006 and to see most of my talented and crafty friends on the big screen! See more about the Handmade Nation documentary with this video preview:

Best Dressed at the Oscars 2009

My top 5 picks from the Oscars were dresses that I couldn't get enough of and I had to oogle over them each time I saw a glimpse of them on the red carpet. The Oscars last night was definitely a throwback to glamour with beautiful strapless or one shoulder gowns dominating the red carpet. Kate Winslet is my best dressed #1 wearing YSL stood out in my book because her entire look was picture perfect from her gown, hair, to jewels. I loved her acceptance speech. How awesome is she? Seriously, she's someone who'd be fun to have a pint with in a pub in London.

See more Oscar red carpet looks on In Style.
Here are the rest of my favorites:

2. Natalie Portman looked stunning in her pink with gold embellished Rodarte. She stood out in that color in a sea of black, white, and red, and looked just fresh for her age.

3. I wasn't a big fan of the poofy dresses worn on the likes of SJP or Miley Cirus. But somehow Penelope Cruz made it work by channeling Audrey Hepburn's "Sabrina" in her vintage Balmain dress.

4. Freida Pinto in John Galliano. I love the over the shoulder and sheer one-sleeved look of the dress.

5. Marisa Tomei shone in this amazing pleated Versace dress. I only wish she would have had a better hairstyle that would have been a bit more ordered, possibly pulled back to compliment the complexity of the dress.

Honorable Mentions:

Taraji P. Henson in Roberto Cavalli. I loved the multiple layers of the dress. Her hair, jewels, everything about her looked great.

Anne Hathaway in Armani Prive looked statuesque and glamourous but she dressed too old in my book. I would have loved to seen her wear something much more fun since she's in her 20's. I couldn't get "The Devil Wears Prada" out of my head.

See more Oscar red carpet looks on In Style.

Oh and the surprise appearance of Jennifer Aniston to the Oscars was fun to watch. Of course they had to pan to Brad and Angie to see their reaction. She looked great despite the cheesy skit her and Jack Black were trying to play off. She stayed true to her bohemian style with this subtle braid in the front of her hair. It worked for her. Not many other people could have gotten away with it at an event like that.

See more Oscar hairstyles at In Style.

Web Snob Weekly Roundup

Fashion:

• Bag Snob gives the view from the Front Row at Marc Jacobs Fall 2009!
• Second City Style is wrapping up our coverage of Fall '09 New York Fashion Week. Check it out!
• StyleBakery.com shops for pretty feminine blouses.
• Stylehive covers New York Fashion Week's Red Dress Collection!
• 55 Secret Street does her part to stimulate the economy by checking out a Sale at Shopbop.
• Stiletto Jungle gushes over the new Rothko-look L.A.M.B. Frame Dress.
• Shopping and Info checks out every color leather motorcycle jacket inspired by Kate Moss - !
• Bag Bliss discovers the ultimate site offering recession friendly sample sale prices and giveaways.
• Fashion Pulse Daily navigates New York Fashion Week and provides coverage of the Rodarte, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and G Star shows!
• Kristopher Dukes is wanting, wearing, and hating Kimberly Ovitz dresses.
• Jewelry Designer Wendy Brandes wears Shrimpton Couture.
• The Shoe Goddess loves her new denim Lanvin pumps!

Beauty:

• Beauty Snob saves time with Iman's Eye Defining Powder!
• Sxy Fashion Queen invites you to the M.A.C. Hello Kitty Couture Auction!
• Lianne from TheMakeupGirl was in New York for Fashion Week! Check out her picks for the best looks and who was seen around the tents.
• The Beauty Stop thinks Kellie Pickler is a big beauty don't.

Lifestyle/Celebrity

• Pamela Anderson shakes it for Fashion Week and Allie is Wired has the pics.

Letterpress Calling Cards

Veer posted about these extremely affordable personalized calling cards by The Mandate Press that I'm seriously considering trying out. For just $95 you can choose from 7 designs or supply your own, and you'll get yourself a set of 250 letterpress cards. Pictured above is the design titled The Runway.

1960s Vintage Inspired Gold Tone Pen Necklace

Thank you to Coquette reader Mathilda who commented on my I heart Betty Draper post. She spotted in Bust magazine this 1960s Vintage Inspired Gold Tone Pen Necklace ($20 at 1928 Jewelry) that looks just like Joan's in Mad Men. Yes it does have a tiny 1928 logo on the front but for 20 bucks I'm willing to overlook that.

CC Skye Woven Leather Chain Bangle

I'm getting into large chunky bangles these days and this CC Skye Woven Leather Chain Bangle ($150) seen on the likes of Jessica Alba is just perfect in my book. It's dramatic and edgy with it's woven chain design, yet still looks feminine.

Alexander McQueen's MCQ line Coming to Target

Another luxe line hits Target with Alexander McQueen's MCQ Collection for Target that will debut on March 4th. Featured in the promotions and advertising is our favorite fashionista doll, Blythe. You can see the TV ad above.

More on Blythe and the MCQ line posted by Rachel on Craftzine.