Have You Been To French Connection Recently?

A friend of mine asked me to help her find a cute cover up for a special event, so I took to the internet tubes in search of a shrug or cardi that she could wear long after her soiree was over.

This serendipitous event led me to French Connection which I inexplicably haven't shopped or thought about in nearly 10 years.

Imagine my surprise at all of the stylish goodness contained within their virtual walls. I adore this chunky Arabian knit sweater - perfect with leggings and slouchy boots - I will wear it all winter long.

Ditto this elegant black wool coat and curiously named wonder dress.



Winter wardrobe dilemmas solved.

Badgley Mischka Resort 2008 - 2009

Since my social calendar doesn't include jetting off to St. Barth's with my boy toy Paolo or chairing some Park Avenue fund raiser, designer's Resort collections tend to escape my radar.

Until now.

Thanks to a post in Runaway Gallery's online magazine devoted to the Badgley Mischka show I was inspired to investigate.

Behold, ladies, my fantasy shopping extravaganza:

And from the 2009 Collection:

Such juicy colors perfectly complemented by metallic accessories, a savage tan, and oh yeah, some dude named Paolo.

All photos from Style.com