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Ask Lily

noreply@blogger.com (Lily Savitch a Boutique) — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 19:55:00 +0000

Having gift anxiety this Holiday season? Post your holiday gift giving question here for Lily to answer...

Here's to you Mrs. Roper!

noreply@blogger.com (Lily Savitch a Boutique) — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 17:56:00 +0000

For a totally 70's view of Spring 2008's trends click on the image above...

C'mon get happy!

noreply@blogger.com (Lily Savitch a Boutique) — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:41:00 +0000

To inject yourself with the infectious dose of happiness seen on the Spring 2008 Runways click on the image above...

Dali eat your heart out!

noreply@blogger.com (Lily Savitch a Boutique) — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:22:00 +0000

To see how designers referenced Fine Art in their Spring 2008 runway shows click on the image above...

Africa on my mind

noreply@blogger.com (Lily Savitch a Boutique) — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 19:43:00 +0000

Click on the image above to get the scoop...

Citrine

noreply@blogger.com (Lily Savitch a Boutique) — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:48:00 +0000

For the skinny on lemony citrus fashions for Spring 2008, please click on the image above...

Spring 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Lily Savitch a Boutique) — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 23:37:00 +0000

I know, I know – it still feels like Summer, Fall hasn’t really begun yet and the Fashion Industry is ALREADY talking about the Spring? Well, yes.
The Spring 2008 runway shows have just taken place over the past few weeks in New York, Paris, Milan and London. And for those of you who like to stay 2 steps ahead of the pack, these next few blogs will focus exclusively on what is in store in the world of fashion for Spring 2008.
So, if you are the type of person who doesn’t like to read the last page of a novel before you are done or hear the ending to a movie before you see it, you might want to skip these next 5 blogs.
For the rest of you, read on! Each blog will emphasize one of the trends that I picked up on while checking out the runways this month. Here is a small sampling of what is in store…

A few of my Favorites...

noreply@blogger.com (Lily Savitch a Boutique) — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 22:37:00 +0000

People often ask me what my favorite items in the store are. The truth is, I love them all. (I picked them didn’t I?) But, if I absolutely had to choose (gun to my head and all) – and if I had a maximum (10 in this case), these would be it for the season. Although it does pain me to leave the rest out…

xx Lily

It's almost here!

noreply@blogger.com (Lily Savitch a Boutique) — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:21:00 +0000

Fall is just around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about what to add to the closet… Here are a few things that will update last year’s looks in just a few easy steps. Please click on the image above to read further...

Sometimes Talent is in the Blood

noreply@blogger.com (Lily Savitch a Boutique) — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:42:00 +0000

Barrymore, Arquette, Coppola, Los Angeles is just full of families who have more creative talent than they know what to do with. Passing it down from generation to generation along with the ability to mix this amazing talent with hard work and technical skill. The Azria family is just one of LA’s gifted families – their abilities have been mostly restricted to the fashion scene and luckily for us there seems to be no end in sight as far as where their stylish flair will take us.
This season Lily Savitch a Boutique is proud to introduce yet another line brought into this world by the brilliance of the Azria family. This time in the form of Sydney Los Angeles, a cashmere/silk blend knitwear line of dresses, tees and sweaters. Sydney’s background is the perfect mix of West Coast ease with European elegance and the result is a to die for collection of must have fashion basics

Nobody does it better (than the French)

noreply@blogger.com (Lily Savitch a Boutique) — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 22:13:00 +0000

Look up “je ne sais quoi” in the Dictionary of Fashion and you might find the name Cacharel. A design house hailing from Paris circa 1962 that has built a reputation solely on “that certain something” that only French woman exude (walking through the grimy metro tunnels wrapped in scarves the way only a Parisian can wrap/tie/knot a scarf).
Call it what you will; “chic” or ‘au courant” – the French have understood these terms for centuries and have championed its advocates through thick and thin.
But few true French design houses have been as loyal to this vision of fashion as Cacharel. In this global economy and mix and swapping of creative ideals as well as the sale of most small design houses to the likes of LVMH and Gucci Group, amongst others, the true meaning of French style has become muddled. This is a fate that Cacharel has thankfully avoided. Privately owned and operated and beloved by proponents of “chic” worldwide, Cacharel has been able to retain that certain something ingredient missing from a lot of fashion these days.
And luckily you don’t have to be French to love their elegant creations. Over the years they have built up a worldwide fan base longing for their “just the thing!” clothing. In my mind it is no coincidence that Paris is still the center of the universe when it comes to style – and Cacharel at the center of style when you are in Paris – or anywhere else for that matter.

Kiwi Invasion (part deux)

noreply@blogger.com (Lily Savitch a Boutique) — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 18:06:00 +0000

These days the “capital of fashion” moves almost daily. From Tokyo to London to New York – and even, more often than not, Down-under! Several weeks ago I told you about one talented Kiwi who has taken the international fashion world and placed it firmly under her thumb. This week yet another New Zealander, Deborah Sweeney joins the ranks of down-under designers hardly down on their luck.
With graduate degrees from the house of Jill Stuart as well as stores like Top Shop and H&M – Deborah Sweeney is more than qualified to set up her own line of youth oriented, fashion forward thinking clothing with a fun and joyful sensibility.
Her designs seem to scream out, “smile goddamn you!” at anyone who comes into direct contact with them. Isn’t that what fashion really is all about? Who wants to wear mourning clothes all season? Not me! Fashion should be about happiness and feeling like Snow White after just being kissed awake by her prince – and I suppose if there is anyone out there who may know what THAT feels like it’s Deborah Sweeney.

Pure Bliss!

noreply@blogger.com (Lily Savitch a Boutique) — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 22:50:00 +0000

Hawaii native Bliss Lau’s leather goods are just that: pure bliss. Soft leather, handmade details and elegant design – what could make us happier in the world of bags and belts? Not much.
Available at Lily Savitch a Boutique and online at www.lilysavitch.com

The Perfect Boot

noreply@blogger.com (Lily Savitch a Boutique) — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 19:39:00 +0000

You know you wore your Matt Bernson Love Sandals to DEATH this Summer, but what will take over during the upcoming colder months? Well, if Matt Bernson can make the perfect Summer sandal then why not the perfect Autumn boot too? A little tough, but still feminine. A little riding boot-ish, but not like you’re going on a fox hunt. Oh, and definitely a yummy soft leather.
Hold up ladies! This isn’t a fantasy boot, it’s real! The Rivington boot embodies all of these characteristics you are looking for in your Autumn 2007 boot and more.
Available at Lily Savitch a Boutique and online at lilysavitch.com

James, James. Is there anything you CAN’T do?

noreply@blogger.com (Lily Savitch a Boutique) — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 18:18:00 +0000

After graduating from Parsons School of Design (of Project Runway fame), James Coviello began his career as a jewelry designer for Erickson Beaman. Soon after that he created a line of hats sold at specialty department stores like Barneys and Bergdorf Goodman’s. it was at this point that he met another former Parsons alumna, Anna Sui. James and Anna began collaborating on a line of hats for Anna’s very first runway show and their partnership has remained strong to this very day. In fact James designs a line of knits called James Coviello for Anna Sui.
Add his own full line of ready to wear, and a specialty home line designed for Spiegel and you have the full range of James Coviello products. Talk about a triple threat! It’s hard not to be impressed by his resume but even without his magnificent credits, James has perfected his recipe for the perfect ready to wear line for today’s busy woman. A pinch of whimsy, a teaspoon of sex appeal and a whole barrelful of easy to wear pieces that are waiting to be layered in with the rest of your closet.
Available at Lily Savitch a Boutique and online at lilysavitch.com

If it's good enough for MJ....

noreply@blogger.com (Lily Savitch a Boutique) — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 18:20:00 +0000

If it’s good enough for MJ, it’s good enough for me!
Former Marc Jacobs and Marc by Marc Jacobs head accessories designer, Joy Gryson, is one of the best kept secrets of handbag lovers worldwide. Her line of Bags and now shoes, Gryson, has been a staple on the “haute handbag” circuit for some time now. And its no wonder, the buttery soft leather, braided handles and tough as nails hardware is just what the doctor ordered when it comes to the “It Bag” seen on the arm (or shoulder) of many a savvy tote aficionado. So, if you’re sick of seeing every Rodeo Drive tourist carrying that same Prada, Gucci or Bottega bag that you spent your mortgage payment on, but you still want to be the envy of any woman who lugs her medicine cabinet around in her bag, Gryson is for you. Unless of course a purse is not your bag baby!
Available at Lily Savitch a Boutique and online at www.lilysavitch.com

Kiwi Invasion (part one)

noreply@blogger.com (Lily Savitch a Boutique) — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 18:15:00 +0000

Kiwi Invasion (part one)
Two Seasons ago, New Zealand based designer, Karen Walker, began showing her collection at New York’s Olympus Fashion week. It’s been a love story between her and the world’s top fashion editors ever since. Widely known as “the editor’s design darling” Karen Walker expresses her style through quirky but wearable pieces that convey today’s true sportswear (a title no longer reserved for American designers). Check out what some editors have said about her Fall 2007 collection, “Karen to the Rescue”. (below)
Available at Lily Savitch a Boutique and online at www.lilysavitch.com

“For her second show in New York, New Zealander Karen Walker chose as her muse a thirties comic-book superheroine, one who leads a double life. Such a whimsical starting point could have translated into runway disaster, but Walker knows how to finesse a slightly off-kilter theme. Pretty capped sleeves on printed blouses and dresses subtly echoed standard-issue superhero fare. The designer likes to pair masculine with feminine, and here she cut menswear wools in Depression era silhouettes of the sort that once populated Katharine Hepburn’s closet. These were layered with Lycra pieces in a graphic lightning-bolt print, adding a fresh pop of humour to the serious tailoring.”
“Along the way, Walker managed to weave in several disparate elements - from bright nylon anoraks to a covetable but relatively plain-Jane black day dress - without producing the jarring feeling on a phone-booth quick-change. A year in, this designer is already establishing herself as another exciting part of the city’s growing expat contingent. ”
- Meenal Mistry, Style.com
“It’s her second season in New York and New Zealand designer Karen Walker shows no sign of slowing down. Hers is a kooky, confident customer who wants a wardrobe full of interesting, unique clothes - but who could just as well murder a well tailored little black dress. For autumn / winter 2007-8, they’ll grab a red beret as they leave the house and cram it on oh-so-casually over a shapely tweed jacket and high-waisted black trousers. Karen showed off about her new partnership with designer poet Henry Holland when the mood took her, but that didn’t threaten her serious talent for cutting - shown off most profitably by stunningly sculpted wool jackets that were elegantly shapely at the shoulder. Her light, easy-going, fashion fun touch reappeared again with touches of Lurex in a T-shirt or a belt around the neck, a pop art-style heart surrounded by lightening bolts on one model’s chest and bright blue anoraks belted by leather straps. Thirties shapes combined with modern fabrics and Walker’s signature lack of pretension gave a good, self-assured impression - this lady knows just where she’s going.”
- Dolly Jones, Vogue.com
“Karen Walker, a New Zealand designer who began showing here last season, seemed of a mind to mix references to film heroines ( sharp-shouldered jackets romantic ruffles ) with quirky takes on sportswear. That meant playful boleros and dresses done in brightly coloured poncho nylon and adorable tams and caps tied with bonnet sashes. ”
- Cathy Horyn, New York Times, U.S.A.

Spring forward, Fall back?

noreply@blogger.com (Lily Savitch a Boutique) — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 17:09:00 +0000

Every season there is always one item that haunts me till I finally breakdown (after 10 seconds flat) and just buy it. There are usually certain criteria that this “must own you immediately!” item has. Those are; 1. If I were to walk into a room full of other fashion fans will more than 60% of them ask, “where DID you get that? I MUST know!” and 2. Does this fit seamlessly in with the rest of my closet? Do I have the perfect shoes, bag, jewelry for it? In other words, is this really me?
This season that item has revealed itself to me (and the wise editors of Elle magazine) in the form of Spring and Clifton’s cashmere blend V-Neck cardigan dress ($286). In fact, I hate to admit it, but most of Spring and Clifton’s colorful cashmere blend knits seem to fit my criteria of a “must have you now” item for this season. Their knit T-shirts, tanks, dresses and scarves – would all brighten up my Fall wardrobe without too much of a dent in the old bank account. And they all layer so well with the rest of my closet it seems they have been in it this whole time!
Spring & Clifton available at Lily Savitch a Boutique and online at www.lilysavitch.com

Ladybugs

noreply@blogger.com (Lily Savitch a Boutique) — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 22:50:00 +0000

Amongst the many items I must have this Fall, a dress from duo designers Doucette Duval tops the list. Their vintage inspired shapes and fabrics remind me of the dresses my grandmother made in the former Soviet Union. She was an incredibly talented seamstress who would spend hours crafting the latest styles (taken out of magazines smuggled in from the West) for my mother and two aunts. A refreshing change from the clothing that was available to them at the time.
These days, Doucette Duval provides that necessary breath of fresh air with their beautifully constructed vintage inspired dresses. Available at Lily Savitch a Boutique! And online at www.lilysavitch.com

Star Style

noreply@blogger.com (Lily Savitch a Boutique) — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 21:40:00 +0000

The days of having your thong peeking out of your low-slung jeans are over! And not a moment too soon because lets face it ladies, that was never a good look for any of us! No denim brand has understood what really makes a woman look and feel sexy in a pair of jeans better than Grey Ant. Even when you couldn't walk through an LA hotspot without guessing the color of 50% of the party gals' underwear, Grey Ant was leading the way in high waisted styles.
Say adieu to muffin tops and the thong song and say bonjour to sexy waist-defining denim that'll make your butt look amazing! Join the throngs of starlets and fashion gurus who are embracing the best of 70's styling. THE HIGH WAISTED JEAN IS BACK WITH A VENGEANCE!
Grey Ant available at Lily Savitch a Boutique and online at http://www.lilysavitch.com

The Shirt That Ate Manhattan

noreply@blogger.com (Lily Savitch a Boutique) — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 21:28:00 +0000

When I first moved to Los Angeles from Manhattan, there was something missing from the boutiques. It was the perfect button down shirt. Great fabric, perfect fit, easy styling. A must for every self respecting fashionista. And where do we New Yorkers turn to for that perfect shirt? Steven Alan of course! Just ask Liv Tyler - one of many New Yorkers who loves Steven Alan's perfect button downs. Check out what she said in August's Lucky magazine below. So when I opened Lily Savitch a Boutique I knew that I would have to bring this New York staple west. Available online at www.lilysavitch.com
More coming throughout this Fall! Happy Shopping.