Temperley Shoe Strings

Temperley London has a way to spice up your shoes – studded straps that wrap around the heel. Like a whole new shoe without the cost. [Zoe Report]

Yigal’s Blog

Want to learn about the inner workings of a NYC fashion design house? You’re in luck because Yigal Azrouel’s new blog, Inside the Studio, launched today. [Inside the Studio]

Style File Hearts Fallon’s Vieuphoria Choker

And we do too. What can we say? We’re suckers for spikes and anything by Fallon. [Style File]

Lanvin for H&M

As you know, we’re all about accessing designer fashion. Normally, we say rent and then buy, but for H&M’s Lanvin collaboration we might make as exception. [Fashionologie]

As I sat down to plan outfits for the weekend, I pulled out the triple card stock invitations to review: Rehearsal Friday night (cocktail attire), ceremony on Saturday afternoon (semi-formal!), and a reception later that night (black tie!!).  With loads of new arrivals on Rent the Runway, I felt like a kid at the candy store.

Friday night seemed like the perfect opportunity to try a Preen dress I had been eyeing.  Definitely go a size up with this designer!  It was a warm night for October in NY, so no tights and a pair of high heels and I was on my way!  It was super fun to wear a bright color in a room full of black dresses.  Jessica Rabbit was on the right track… red + ruching = hot!

Tibi’s High Tea Dress was perfectly appropriate and adorable for the ceremony.  I paired it with some micro-fishnet stockings and Tory Burch suede flats for a girlish flair.  Loads of compliments from the highschool pals I ran into after the ceremony… yipppeee!

A few hours later, I was ready to put on my third outfit for the weekend, Temperly London’s stunning Queen of the Nile dress. Amazing beading, wonderful draping, dainty low back, and easy to dance in… love love love this dress.  Who says you have to go long for black-tie?

After a wonderful weekend of wardrobe changes, there's only one question - which dress was best? Check out my pics and tell me which dress you like the most – I can’t decide! -- Chondita

With the bride in Preen Plaza Dress

 In the Tibi High Tea Dress running into my high school tennis doubles partner

Feeling festive in Temperley Queen of the Nile Dress 

1 Judith Leiber

We're beyond excited that we've added the ultimate statement clutches to our line-up!

2 And Our Amazing Diamond Ticket Contest

What's better than renting the handbag you always dreamed about? Renting it and winning a gorgeous diamond bracelet from the Everlon Diamond Knot Collection.

3 Zumba

A fun dance workout that doesn't involve schlepping your sneakers to work. Sold! 

4 Street Sweets Truck

What fun is working out if you can't indulge a bit? Blaire and Mikkel enjoyed their whoopie pies from this calorically convenient truck that parks right near our office.

5 New Yigal Azrouel

Seeing the latest pieces from this designer always brings a smile to our faces. Statement pieces with a wow factor.

6 Donatella

Delectable dishes with delicious afterdinner drinks at the adjacent Dbar (Derek is delighted that everything he desires starts with a 'd').

7 Sephora Samples

We love our Sephora samples and so will you! Order now and sample the best of beauty. While supplies last we'll be featuring Versace Bright Crystal Fragrance, Sephora Collection Atomic Volume Mascara, and Sephora Collection Smoothing Primer.

8 The New Brooklyn Cookbook

Erica's loving this cookbook with recipes from the best BK has to offer!

9 Adorable Affordable Flats

AJ found these amazing Old Navy flats - only 19.50 and available online.

10 The Hurricane Club

Nadia loves this stunning restaurant that's perfect for drinks and celebrations.

Here's some of our fave fashion news this week - what did we miss? -- Lara

Matthew Williamson's New Line

Muse by Matthew will debut in February 2011 - we can hardly wait! But in the meantime, we'll just peruse our own newest pieces from Fall. [Vogue UK]

Helmut Lang Handbags

Our go-to line for downtown edgy style has added some accessories to their Spring Line. We're already dying for this crimson clutch. [Elle.com]

Praise for Proenza

Style.com has put Proenza Schouler in their Top Ten Collections of Spring 2011 - and we couldn't agree more! [Style.com]

Now that it finally feels like fall, we're all in the mood for some fall fashion. We took a break from our regular jobs today and each picked our fave new arrival. These are our choices - which one do you like best? 

AJ, PR Director

"My favorite is this Temperley London style that I wore in Dallas - a great color and fit!"

Brooke, Director of Business Development

"Everything I love this season: velvet, jewel tones, and long sleeves."

Lauren, Senior Assistant Buyer

"Feminine and sophisticated - a great update to the LBD!"

Chondita Chatterjee, General Manager of Weddings

"An exceptionally gorgeous, flowy, swirly dream!"

Anushka, Director of Merchandising

"It's super chic and perfect for day to night."

Christina, Sr. Director of Finance

Great for Saturday night with the girls!

To finish up the week, we thought we’d share some of our favorite fashion finds online this week. Tell us what your favorites are in the comments. – Lara

Christina Hendricks on Christian Siriano

Critics may not have liked it, but Christina Hendricks still loves her Christian Siriano designed Golden Globes dress. [Harper's Bazaar]

Nicole Miller at New Zealand Fashion Week

The prolific RTR designer shared her diary from New Zealand fashion week with Style.com.  [Style.com]

Cuteness at Chanel

The most adorable fashion we've ever seen. [Glamour.com]

Occasionally, a Rent the Runway story comes along that’s so amazing we just have to share. This one’s a heartbreaker. Imagine its three weeks before your wedding.  Everything’s going well and you’re doing all you can to stay calm. Then you find out that the store holding your bridesmaids dresses burned to the ground!

When this happened to her, Svetlana Sobol turned to Rent the Runway for help. Could we outfit her bridal party with gorgeous dresses and only two weeks notice? Of course! Our stylist Ashley picked out a fabulous Tibi dress that all of Svetlana’s bridesmaids looked amazing in and her wedding pictures were saved! Such a beautiful bride and such an amazing story… --Lara

WIN A FABULOUS FALL WARDROBE FROM TIBI & RENT THE RUNWAY

To celebrate the launch of Tibi's new e-commerce website, Tibi and RTR are offering you the opportunity to win a $1,500 gift certificate to use on Tibi.com. Enter here now!

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If you're a girl about town interested in looking modern and chic but forever searching for that breezy quality women dream about, Amy Smilovic's Tibi is the brand for you. Her 2011 collection did not disappoint, with party frocks and head-to-toe looks that have us craving warmer weather. We went behind the scenes with Amy to learn more about her inspiration, what's new in 2011, and why she'd take a time machine to the 70's. -- Lara 

What inspired your Spring 2011 collection?

I was inspired very much by the update of American Classics.  I became obsessed with the movie “Leave Her To Heaven” starring Gene Tierney.  She just looks beautiful and so put together.  And I really wanted to reflect that in the collection – make something that is incredibly chic and classic, but still very young, cool and wearable for today.

What new concepts or materials did you introduce in this collection?

We worked with so many different fabrications – texture was extremely important – suede, leather, laser cut, tweeds, cotton crepes.  I was searching for items that would look structured yet with total ease – fabrications that looked comfortably washed but still finished and elegant at the same time.

Which part of the design process do you like the best?

I always love traveling to Paris after the shows and absorbing what’s going on in Europe.  I love the sense of style in Paris and Milan, and just how truly the entire population seems to be obsessed with style and design.  It’s just such a part of their way of life – an incredible appreciation for things that are beautiful.

How is the Tibi brand growing in 2011?

We’ll continue to grow our swim category – I think it’s a very natural offering for us.  And our new shoe collection looks amazing – I die to wear every item in the collection.  We produce it all in Italy, so needless to say the quality is insane.

If you could sit front row at a fashion show for any designer in history, who would it be and why?

Any of the European designers from the 1970s.  We were just at the Louvre and they had an exhibit on YSL, Chloe and others from the early 70’s – and footage from the old shows – what productions – the models were actresses, so fun and totally campy at the same time.

How do you celebrate finishing a collection?

I really don’t have a whole lot of time to celebrate. My husband and the kids go out for a fully indulging dinner right after the show. And I’m always off to Paris the following day to fabric shop for my next collection.  My design team comes with me so we celebrate together over Falafel in the Marsais. When we return, we’re off and running for Fall 2011.

If a girl was going to purchase her first Tibi piece, what would you want it to be?

Irene’s look (white lazer cut top, lazer cut shorts, flats, and the suede coat with oversized pockets) – look 5 from the collection – it’s so chic and modern, on trend but absolutely not trendy, and each individual piece will take you so far.