Chic this Week: Best in Show for September 22-28, 2012

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Jessica Chastain
In Oscar de la Renta
('Vita' slingbacks by Jimmy Choo)
At the American Theatre Wing 2012 Annual Gala in NYC, New York

Leelee Sobieski
In Christian Dior
(slingbacks by Christian Dior)
At the Christian Dior S/S 2013 fashion show in Paris, France

Ginnifer Goodwin

In Monique Lhuillier

(jewellery by Rona Pfeiffer and Graziela, 'Bis Un Bout' pumps by Christian Louboutin, clutch by Ferragamo)

At the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California

Viola Davis
In Alberta Ferretti
(‘Deco Cascade’ earrings by Miriam Salat)
At the 'Won't Back Down' premiere in NYC, New York

Allison Williams
In Oscar de la Renta
(pumps by Casadei)
At the 2012 Entertainment Weekly Pre-Emmy Party in West Hollywood, California

Sarah Hyland
In Marchesa
(jewellery by Lorraine Schwartz)

At the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California

Julianna Margulies
In Giambattista Valli
('Karin' sandals by Brian Atwood, jewellery by Fred Leighton)
At the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California

Olivia Wilde
In Calvin Klein
(sandals by Calvin Klein)
At the Calvin Klein Fragrance ‘Encounter’ Launch in NYC, New York

January Jones

In Zac Posen

At the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California

Kiernan Shipka

In Zac Posen

('Smooth' sandals by Jimmy Choo, vintage 'Harlow' evening bag by Swarovski)

At the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California

Emilia Clarke

In Chanel

(jewellery by Chanel)

At the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California

Leslie Mann
In Naeem Khan
(jewellery by Lorraine Schwartz)
At the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California

The Shoe Journals: Tales of the Well-Dressed Foot (09/26)

Dear Diary,

     the sky has been painted with a gloomy grey today, a far cry from yesterday where had I not known better, I would have thought that we were smack dab in the middle of summer. The sunshine and a warm breeze were begging me to take lunch outdoors to a nearby patio where I came across one of my favourite 'ladies who Sunday brunch', doing the very same thing! When she saw me eyeing her tres pretty silver peep-toes, she mentioned that she had actually packed them away along with the rest of her summer wear (which she said she does religiously come Labor Day) but ran to her closet and dug them out when she glanced out the window and realized that this might be her toes last chance to feel the sun for awhile. Under the wrong impression that I was going to hand out a style scolding for donning cropped pants and summery shoes in late September, I applauded her for knowing when to break 'the style rules' if only for one sunny, solitary autumn day!

SHOES Via Spiga

Chic this Week: Best in Show for September 15-21, 2012

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Sarah Jessica Parker

In Valentino

('Love Me' pumps by Christian Louboutin, jewellery by Fred Leighton, bag by VBH)

At the 2012 NYC Ballet Fall Gala honouring in NYC, New York

America Ferrera
In Rachel Roy

At the 'End of Watch' premiere in Los Angeles, California

Kiernan Shipka
In Oscar de la Renta
At The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Writer Nominees’ 64th Primetime Emmy Awards Reception in Hollywood, California

Morena Baccarin

(jewellery by Karine Sultan, 'Allegro' clutch by Swarovski)

At the 2012 Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California

The Duchess of Cambridge

In Jonathan Saunders
(pumps by L.K. Bennett, hat by Jane Taylor)

Arriving at Honiara International Airport in Honiara, Guadalcanal Island

Olivia Palermo
In Reiss
At the Anya Hindmarch spring 2013 show for LFW in London, England

Zoe Saldana

In Gucci

(earrings by Irene Neuwirth,'Bellini' platform sandals by Brian Atwood)

At the 2012 NCLR ALMA Awards in Pasadena, California

Cameron Diaz

In Emilia Wickstead

At the Obama Victory Fund 2012 event in London, England

Anne Hathaway
In Valentino
(clutch by Roger Vivier)

At the 2012 NYC Ballet Fall Gala honouring in NYC, New York

Amy Adams

In Roksanda Ilincic

(platforms pumps by Casadei, gold beaded bag and butterfly earrings by Fred Leighton)

At the 'Trouble With The Curve' premiere in Los Angeles, California

The Cocktail Hour: Orange Ginger Fizz

When 'pumpkin spice' starts to rear its delicious little head at every corner, we know fall has arrived but around here we greet the month of September with the warm essence of ginger and can't think of a better way to say 'hello Autumn' than with one of our favorite cocktails, the Orange Ginger Fizz!

Orange Ginger Fizz

1 1/2 oz. gin

1 1/2 oz. fresh squeezed orange juice (about 1 orange)

1/2 oz. fresh lime juice

1/2 oz. ginger syrup (store bought or homemade)

4 dashes Orange Bitters (we suggest Fee Brothers)

Club soda

Combine all your ingredients except the club soda in a shaker loaded with ice.

Strain into a fresh glass filled with crushed ice.

Top with a splash of club soda and garnish with an orange slice.

STYLE :: A 'New York State of Style' with Ellen Lubin-Sherman (09/20)

image courtesy of Chris Jorda

"I stopped reading the fashion magazines three years ago. I could never afford the clothing nor did I want to wear those ridiculous outfits. I love style and I love seeing it on real people.

Look around you...study....copy....don't be afraid to be different.

A personal style with a warm smile is a message:  Come Talk To Me!"

Ellen Lubin-Sherman literally wrote the book on how to be fabulous. The Essentials of Fabulous is available on Amazon, Kindle, iTunes and select shops across the country.

To find out more about Ellen, go to The Essentials of Fabulous, connect with her on Facebook, Twitter and you can always drop her a line right here at askellen@lilylemontree.com

The Covet List (09/16)

A few lovelies we thought were definitely worth a peek this week!

(Ed. Note-Sorry for the delay, Blogger was not cooperating with us yesterday)

1. KATE SPADE 'Joel' Dress     2. ESQUIVEL Brogues     3. GILLIAN FLYNN 'Gone Girl'

4. BIOTHERM 'Skin Vivo' Gel     5. DIANE von FURSTENBERG Two-toned Leather Gloves

6. GIAMBATTISTA VALLI Checked tweed coat     7. WALLIS Gem Collar Sweater

8. CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA 'Astrid' Crepe de Chine Pump

Chic this Week: Best in Show for September 8-14, 2012

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Olivia Wilde
In Alex Kramer
(shoes by Angeline Lee, earrings by Pearl Collective)

At the 'Half The Sky' screening at the School of Visual Arts in NYC, New York

Keira Knightley

In Elie Saab
(heels by Gucci, earrings by Chanel)

At the 'Anna Karenina' premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada

Amy Adams
In Marchesa
(pumps by Manolo Blahnik, clutch by VBH, jewellery by Yosi Harari)
At 'The Master' premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada

Taylor Swift

In Vintage

(peep-toes by Prada, jewellery by House of Lavande)

At the Red Press Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Julie Bowen

At 'The Book of Mormon' premiere in Los Angeles, California

The Duchess of Cambridge

In Alexander McQueen

(clutch by Wilbur & Gussie)

 At an official dinner hosted by Malaysia’s Head of State in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kristen Stewart
In Balenciaga and A.L.C.
('Taste' sandals by Jimmy Choo)
At an 'On The Road' screening in NYC, New York

Gwyneth Paltrow

In Tom Ford

(sandals by Giuseppe Zanotti, watch by Baume & Mercier, bracelet by Annoushka)

At the ‘Thanks For Sharing’ premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada

Jessica Alba

In Ralph Lauren

At the Ralph Lauren Spring 2013 Fashion Show in NYC, New York

Salma Hayek Pinault

In Stella McCartney

(earrings by Graziela, clutch by Judith Leiber, peep-toes by Brian Atwood)

At the 38th Deauville American Film Festival Closing Ceremony in Deauville, France

Camilla Belle
In Michael Kors
(pumps by Christian Louboutin, clutch by Michael Kors, jewellery by Van Cleef)

At the Kors Collaborations: Claiborne Swanson Frank Celebration in NYC, New York

STYLE :: A 'New York State of Style' with Ellen Lubin-Sherman (09/14)

image courtesy of Chris Jorda

"Do you love a bargain?

The pantsuit was purchased at Uniqlo, Japan's answer to the GAP and it cost a total of $19.95 (http://www.uniqlo.com/us/)

Next time you're in the tri-state area, go go go to Uniqlo. It's fantastic. 

In addition to shopping the closet, consider the length of your pants.

A little tailoring can pay off big time. We were eating sushi in New York City when I noticed the waiter's pants were rather baggy and short enough to showcase his polka dot socks. Brilliant! Baggy pants + kooky socks = chic, chic, chic."

Ellen Lubin-Sherman literally wrote the book on how to be fabulous. The Essentials of Fabulous is available on Amazon, Kindle, iTunes and select shops across the country.

To find out more about Ellen, go to The Essentials of Fabulous, connect with her on Facebook, Twitter and you can always drop her a line right here at askellen@lilylemontree.com

TRENDS F/W 2012: Move Over Ballerina, It's Time To Smoke!

Although my heart will always lie with my true love, the ballet flat, my roving eyes have been straying lately thanks to the smoking slipper popping up everywhere I turn, looking ever so luxe! From a little shocking color to a touch of animal print, can you blame me for not being able to pick just one pair to slide my feet into this fall!

(starting at the top left corner, going clockwise)

SAM EDELMAN 'Alvin' Loafer     AVEC MODERATION Leopard Slipper

COLE HAAN 'Air Morgan' Slipper     BETSY JOHNSON 'Bambbi' Flat

REBECCA MINKOFF 'Alvin' Slipper     COLE HAAN 'Sabrina' Slipper     NINE WEST 'Panto' Loafer     AVEC MODERATION Pony Hair Slipper     LOFT 'Alvin' Slipper

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Metallic Python Slipper     JIMMY CHOO 'Wheel' Glittered Slipper     DOLCE VITA 'Imogen' leather Loafer

The Covet List (09/10)

A few of our favs this week!

1. BENEFIT 'How to Look the Best at Everything' Kit     2. BRIAN ATWOOD Bellini Satin Sandal

3. JOSHILYN JACKSON'S 'A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty'     4. J. CREW Chain Necklace

5. MICHAEL KORS Wool Coat     6. DIANE von FURSTENBERG ‘Atira’ Silk Dress

7. REED KRAKOFF 'Atlantique' leather tote     8. A.L.C. 'Isabella' Top

Chic this Week: Best in Show for September 1-7, 2012

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Blake Lively
In Gucci
('Kinga' sandals by Gucci)
At the 'Gucci Premiere' Fragrance Launch dinner gala in Venice, Italy

Keira Knightley
In Chanel
('Olwen' sandals by Rupert Sanderson, 'Geode' earrings and 'Franges' bracelet by Chanel)
At the ‘Anna Karenina’ premiere in London, England

Taylor Swift
In J. Mendel
(earrings by Lorraine Schwartz, strappy sandals by Tom Ford)
At the '2012 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, California

Kristin Scott Thomas
In Giambattista Valli
('Maykimay' clutch and sandals by Christian Louboutin)
At the ‘Cherchez Hortense’ premiere during the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy

Vanessa Hudgens
In Blumarine
('Amber' platform slingbacks by Giuseppe Zanotti, ring by Allia, necklace by Sethi Couture)
At the ‘Spring Breakers’ photocall during the 69th Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy

Zoe Saldana
In Elie Saab
('Teodora' pumps by Brian Atwood, clutch by Judith Leiber, jewellery by Neil Lane)
At 'The Words' premiere in Los Angeles, California

Katie Holmes
In Carolina Herrera
(clutch by Hermes)
At the 2012 Style Awards in NYC, New York

Elisabeth Moss
(sandals by Brian Atwood, cuff and earrings by Joan Hornig)
At the 2012 GQ Men of the Year Awards in

Salma Hayek-Pinault
In Carolina Herrera
('Belle du Jour' clutch by Yves St. Laurent)
Out and about with family in Venice, Italy

Selena Gomez
In Dolce & Gabbana
('Ivette' sandals by Jimmy Choo, 'Emma' earrings by Melinda Maria)
At the ‘Spring Breakers’ photocall during the 69th Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy