My Obsessions!!!

Karen's obsessions: Here is the short version of the long list!!!

Chanel

Emilio Pucci

Balmain Metallic Mini Dress

Roberto Cavalli

Roberto Cavalli Georgette Dress

Nicholas Kirkwood

Guisseppe Zanotti

Dsquared

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Balmain

Fall-Autumn 2009 Report!!!

Biker Look by Blumarine

Sophia Kokosalaki

Boudoir Crossing by Dolce & Gabbana

Big Shoulders by Antonio Berardi

Investment Piece by Chanel

Forties Cut

Miss Sixty

Boudoir Crossing by D&G

Biker Look by Balmain

Emilio Pucci

Fall 2009's outstanding catwalks looks were surrealist, powerful, chic and defiantly feminine. Exaggerated shoulders and dramatic silhouettes dominated the runways. The list of the must-have pieces for Fall 2009 are obvious: motorcycle jacket, metallic shoes, major black dresses, day-time metallic, leather leggings, chunky cardigans, thigh-high boots and statement shoes were the most essential components on the catwalk for this Fall 2009.

LBD by Balmain

Thigh-high Boot by Gucci

Even though the world is still facing recession, designers offered plenty of persuasive distractions for the upcoming season.. An unexpected burst of color also highlighted the catwalks combined with super-skinny leg black trousers or super sexy thigh high boots.

The Balenciaga Catwalk 2009

So, fashionistas, get ready, get set and create your own image...the alternatives are endless! From the return of the fourties cut, classic men's fabrics, to the return of the french polish or the glittering shades of gold and copper for day or night, you have choices and options!!!! I have to admit, I am loving Fall/Autumn 2009's bold and confident statements.

Oscar De La Renta Fashion Show To Save Lake Tahoe

Oscar De La Renta

Elizabeth Thieriot

Amy smith

Amy Smith and Laurie Smith

Photo by Drew Altizer

Saks Fifth Avenue presented its annual affair with a fashion show and luncheon to raise funds for the League to Save Lake Tahoe on August 1st . The fashion event was hosted by Tamara Fritz at her west shore estate. Over the 40-year history of this event, supporters and friends of the League to Save Lake Tahoe have contributed over 10 millions dollars in ticket sales, sponsorship and auctions.

Photo by Drew Altizer

Photo by Drew Altizer

Surrounded by gorgeous weather, exquisite fashion and a VIP attendees including co-chairs Barbara Brown and Emily Andrews, Patty Mozart, Heidi Van Doren Betz, Sally Swing, Alexis and Trevor Traina, Suzanna Allen and Dede Wilsey among others, the League to Save Lake Tahoe featured designer Oscar De La renta. He showcased his 2010 resort collection dominated by beautiful gowns in bright colors and bold accessories.

Photo by Drew Altizer

Model (Drew Altizer Photo)

Photo by Drew Altizer

The event was follow by a live auction and raffle. The grand prize was a first class trip to NY Fashion Week a reserved front seat at Oscar De La Renta's Fashion Show, Lunch and a tour of his boutique.

It was a fabulous day to enjoy the annual affair as well as to support a great cause: "Keeping Tahoe Blue."

Roberto De Villacis Couture Show In San Francisco!!

Roberto De Villacis with Models

San Francisco welcomed La-based fashion designer Roberto De Villacis. His amazing couture designs were presented in a private fashion show sponsored by Damion Matthews of SFLuxe.com, Marybeth La Motte of Redcarpetsf.com, Claudia Castillo Ross of Cross Marketing PR, Real Executive Joel Goodrich and Mark Calvano and styled by fashion stylist Karen Tamblyn at Harry Denton's Starlight Room on July 26th.

Prior to the show: Harry Denton (back row) RDV(front)

Karen Tamblyn

Sponsors: Joel Goodrich (left) Models and Damion Matthews of Sfluxe.com

De Villacis opened the show with a fairy tale princess dress designed for Carrie Underwood and featuring in the music video of the Disney film "Enchanted." The magical piece captivated the audience for its unique aesthetic and originality.

Leah

Rachel

Leah

Quinn

Leah

A total of twenty one fabulous gowns, ranging from cocktails to evenings were showcased in his exclusive first apparence in San Francisco. Roberto De Villacis, known for creating haute-couture as wearable art, charmed the attendees with each one of a kind piece.

Models: Leah, Quinn and Rachel

His designs evoke some of Le Bella Epoque feeling....the intricacy of the beading, chiffon layers, embellished corsets with Victorian bustlines. Roberto De Villacis complements this detail with exquisite, sumptuous fabrics in these exclusive, custom fitted creations. The results charmed us all. They were absolutely ethereal!!!

After the show: Backstage with Models

Joel Goodrich, RDV, Mark Calvano

LA-Based Fashion Designer Roberto De Villacis

Isabel Presley on RDV Design (second from left)

Roberto De Villacis with a Model

I just recently met LA-based fashion designer Roberto De Villacis (RDV) at the famed Hollywood mansion Hacienda St. Pierre, built in 1929 by Al Jolson, the first mega star of the twentieth century. Here RDV hosted a VIP reception to welcome his guests and to show his fabulous collection

His Beautiful Design

Roberto De Villacis, originally from Ecuador, was first discovered by Karl Lagerfield in Paris upon graduating from the illustrious design school, Studio Bercot. His design philosophy is Le Divine in Design rooted in his South America heritage and Europe's legacy of luxury and savoir-faire.

His philosophy is translated wondefully into the beautiful haute couture pieces he creates. He is not just a designer but a fine artist whose works of wearable art have been photographed by the legendary Helmut Newton, Ellen Von Unwerth, Steven Miesel and been featured in Vanity Fair, Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, W and Elle. He has consulted for the iconic luxury houses Missoni and Anna Molinari and directed fashion campaigns creating the slogans "Believe in Beauty" for Lancome and "The Poetry of Science" for L'Oreal.

His "to die for" designs continue to rise as does his couture clientele, including mega stars, aristocrats and A-listers. Penelope Cruz, Kirsten Dunst, and supermodels Kate Moss and Verushka have showcased his original designs for events ranging from red carpet premieres and photo shoots to charity events.

RDV will be visiting San Francisco on July 26th. A showcase/fashion show will be presented at

the starlight room from 4pm to 6pm. So San Franciscans get ready to view the art of work and craftmanship that RDV champions in his world of fashion art!!!!

At Hacienda St. Pierre with Roberto De Villacis

Ashley Souza and Karen Tamblyn On RDV Designs

As always, San Francisco welcomes the talent of fashion designers around the nation. And Roberto De Villacis is ready to introduce his unique aesthetic and originality as he champions fashion as art.