April 15, 2009
One of our favorite West Village boutiques,
Ludivine, has opened a second location uptown. Now Upper East Siders can get their fill of Vanessa Bruno and other French labels that are all
tres jolie! We shop at Ludivine all the time for ourselves and with our clients because of their highly edited collection of the pieces that are both chic and wearable. You won’t leave empty handed!
While we are celebrating more French style in New York, we wanted to pay tribute to our favorite French style icons. From the top: Empress Josephine (we love an Empire waist), Marie Antointette (for her excess and innovation), Catherine Deneuve (we especially love the costumes of Belle du Jour), Brigitte Bardot (in all her bombshell glory), Audrey Tautou (we loved the sexy slinky designer dresses she donned in Priceless as well as her gamine off-screen style), Vanessa Paradis (for her haute bohemian mix), Carla Bruni (in a skirt suit as First Lady or in jeans and a t-shirt with a guitar as a musician), Jane Birkin and her girls Lou Doillon and Charlotte Gainsbourg (all with individual je ne sai quoi).
Ludivine, 1612 Lexington Ave. between 82nd and 83rd St., 212-249-4053.
Ludivine, 172 W. 4th St., between 6th and Great Jones St., 646-336-6576.
April 7, 2009
The long wait was finally over last week as Topshop’s much anticipated Soho location opened. We had to check it out for ourselves, so we braved the April showers (um, severe storms) for a taste of fast fashion. We always like a few of the Kate Moss for Topshop pieces and the rest of the offerings won’t disappoint those looking for a quick style fix. I walked away with a crisp white dress for the Hamptons this summer. However, beware of the insanely long fitting rooms lines – make sure you pick up everything you want to try on before you get in line.
We also picked our favorite ensembles from the Topshop dinner at Balthazar. See our stylish faves from left: Marchesa designer and CDC style icon Georgina Chapman, our favorite young Hollywood actress Emma Roberts looking sophisticated yet youthful as usual, chanteuse Jennifer Hudson had become a pro at dressing for her body shape, the Green family (patriarch is Topshop owner Sir Phillip Green) is a fashionable clan, what seems to be the most in love couple in NYC, Lorenzo Martone and Marc Jacobs were simple and suave and late night host Jimmy Fallon and musician/DJ Mark Ronson represented for the boys in slim fitting suits.
And we can’t forget the driving force at Topshop, Amanda’s favorite, the /model/designer/muse Kate Moss.
- Lucia Marcelle Tait
February 12, 2009
LA based contemporary retailer Vince opened their first NYC boutique this month in the Meatpacking District, featuring both the men’s and women’s collections. Vince’s basics with modern style, such as the
Shawl Collar Sweater and the
Chambray Utility Shirt are must-haves for spring. We visited today and ran in one of the first celeb shoppers, Stella Tenant.
Vince, 833 Washington Street, New York, 212-924-0370.
Tory Burch opened her 2nd Manhattan (and 17th nationwide) free-standing boutique in the Meatpacking District. Now Westsiders can get Tory’s signature printed, embellished and colorful styles, such as our favorite: the Rodion Dress, perfect for all those spring weddings!
Tory Burch, 38-40 Little West 12th St, New York, 212-929-0125.
November 18, 2008
Today we visited the yet to open to the public Miu Miu flagship, and we were pleasently unsurprised: the store was gorgeous, the staff was gorgeous (and helpful and knowledgable to boot) and the pieces were not only gorgeous but most were exclusive to the flagship.
I swooned over black and deep red satin pumps with a ruched heel and oversize bow detail. Desserts and champagne were served but I was more intersted in previewing the private 3rd floor salon - the perfect venue for Coup de Coeur personal appointments. Above is shot of the store’s facade and below is sneak peak at the Resort 2009 look book.
We know where we’ll be shopping this holiday season, and starting tomorrow you can shop there too!
Miu Miu, 11 East 57th St. (between 5th and Madison Ave).
- Lucia Marcelle Tait
November 6, 2008
Sugar Cookies, a fun and flirty lingerie shop in Chelsea, is extending a 10% discount to CDC readers. The seductive ambiance and vintage atmosphere has been created by owners Corrie and Susanne, who are passionate about living with elegance and allure. The store is filled with sexy pieces from brands like Chantelle, Commando, Cosabella, Eberjey, Fleur’t, Hanky Panky, Hollywood Honeydew, Huit, Le Mystere, Manuel Canovas, Princess Tam Tam and Wacoal.
Sugar Cookies offers personalized services such as bra fittings, private appointments before or after store hours, hosting bridal showers/bachlorette parties…simply mention Coup de Coeur when you make an appointment or visit the store.
203 West 19th Street (Between 7th and 8th Avenue), 212-242-6963, www.sugarcookiesnyc.com.
