Fashion Flash - First Lady in McQueen

So, if I haven't said it before, I have had a complete obsession for Alexander McQueen's fashions for many years.  I laid out almost an entire paycheck for the beautiful flower petal sandals that went down the runway in his fall 2009 runway show.  As I've already explained, I have a shoe problem...when it intersects with a McQueen problem....stand back!  And his sudden and senseless death last year left me (and so many others in the fashion world) stunned and broken hearted. 

All of this explained.......you will all understand when I was thrilled to see that (as NY Magazine reports) our fashionable first lady was dressed in McQueen for the China state visit (especially since I just left DC!)  PS, why is the Premier not in black tie?  Does it not indicate appropriate dress on the State Dinner invite?  Maybe something to fix, Mr. President?

So, tonight's post is a little bit politics, a little bit etiquette, a lot of fabulous!

 XO, RC


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Breaking Fashion News - First date!

I have just received some news that a very dear friend of mine has a first date this weekend.  Although it is nearly 1:00 AM, I am always on call for you, lovely readers!  So, here are my thoughts for making a great impression on a first date.  You want something that shows off your figure while not being over the top.  Pick the features you want to accentuate and find something that highlights those assets.  For cold weather, a great dress with tights and boots are a perfect option.  (Tip: boys love boots....don't ask me why, but it's true.)  So, I happen to know that this lovely has fabulous legs and decolette.  So I've chosen a long sleeve, v-neck, mini dress in a beautiful rich print.  I would style it with a great cocktail ring and jacket with some luxe texture.  Voila!  First date fabulousness!




BCBGeneration dress on bluefly.com $69





Bird jacket on Bluefly.com $335

Prada knee-high boots on Bluefly.com, $1160

Kevia gold cocktail ring, $90