Our Favorite Looks from the Costume Institute's 2010 Met Ball

Our favorite looks and ladies from the week's Costume Institute's Met Ball celebrating the American Woman. Liu Wen in a sparkly short shift dress, Chanel's muse with Karl Lagerfeld in a mini dress with long train, Diane Kruger stunning in a long sleeve white gown by Calvin Klein with Francisco Costa, Zoe Kravitz in a white tank and black flared trousers that oozed downtown cool with designer Alexander Wang, and Camilla Belle with designer Jason Wu in red.

Spring/Summer 2010 Cheatsheat

Just in case you wanted a quick reference sheet or new ideas on what to wear now for the sunny season, here's our take on must-haves this season:

Major themes
Lace and transparency and cut-outs/lingerie
Military and cadet
Americana – sports, denim, red, white & blue
Power 80’s – bandage/bondage dresses/body con
Fluidity/Loosely Tailored – relaxed menswear
Leather as sportswear – dresses, skirts, tops
Tribal – from Aztec and Africa to Native American
Nautical

Colors
Lipstick red
Denim or lake blue
Lavender/lilac
Blush/nude
Pale greys
Pastel yellow
Abstract graphic prints
Ikat

Shapes
Shorts
Mini skirts
Jumpers
Harem/relaxed trousers
Mini body con dresses
Crop tops and jackets

Accessories
Ethnic influences in African tribal or Navajo Indian
Manipulated pearls
Skins
Oversized masculine accessories (i.e. timepieces and chain bracelets)

Footwear
Black, strong statement shoes
Wood-grain heels/contrast heels and upper
Lace-up
Wrap-around styles on flats and heels a la amalgamated ballerina inspiration
Open-toe/cut-outs on platforms, heels, sandals, flats
Clogs
Stilettos

Tribute to Alexander McQueen

Unnaturally skilled; unnatural death. Alexander McQueen, fashion designer, will rest as one of the true contemporary innovators and visionaries of the fashion industry, manipulating old and new ideas into immaculately tailored collections that speak of his years of Savile Row training and work for renowned fashion houses such as Givenchy.

His collections, often deemed twisted and tormented by fashion's elite, seemed to reveal his inner turmoil in his personal life, though season after season, the designer continued to push the envelope of acceptability and wearability. Even as he was criticized, he was adored. And even as he was deemed shocking, his designs revealed absolute commercial viability.

The serpentine image we included was shot by the brilliant Nick Knight for McQueens spring/summer 2010 campaign.

Rest in peace Alex.

It's a Winter Wonderland today but that doesn't mean staying in can't have its benefits. To get you in the mood for cozy, cover up in your Snuggie or stylish throw and take 20% off all Enza Costa online today only. Use code "Enzasnow". Mother Nature's making a grand effort for the last of winter!

3.1 Phillip Lim is in - As if you didn't already know

We're getting at this a little late because truth be told, we've had 3.1 Phillip Lim's pretty pre-spring collection in for almost 2 weeks now and haven't had a moment to blog about it. So let's get down to it: We LOVE the small collection. Why? Because it's part ethereal and forever and it's part hand-me-down in perfect condition from your mom's closet. Beautiful lace dresses and skirts that look so simple, yet are hand-embroidered and offered at such an amazing price. The pieces are as close to wearable couture as ready-to-wear can get and at buy now prices, if not wear now. And a "tee" that the designer is designating a tee, but is more like a slightly cropped delicate lace top to distinguish you from the night-owl crowd or keep your day office wardrobe in serious style.

We're almost soldout so call us to get dibs now. These styles are selling out fast around the country. 614.291.3600.

The Sale of the New Decade!

Old Man Winter's a grump. Ring in the cheer of the New Year with our bi-annual blowout sale! Get must-have designers to wear now at 50% off and previous season's merchandise at 75% off! Arrive early for best selection. Doors open in-store and online at 11:00 AM EST, Tuesday, January 12, 2010. Due to overwhelming demand, jinny will not be able to pre-sell sale items. All sale items are final sale, no exceptions. As always, phone orders welcome on first come, first serve basis. 614.291.3600.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! We're excited for the start of the next decade and are energized by the new inspirations that fashion will bring us for spring/summer 2010. Worth first mention: Some new faces joining the jinny designer roster like Richard Chai Love, R13, Vanessa Bruno, Golden Goose, T by Alexander Wang, Candace Ang, Deviated by Subversive Jewelry, Worth & Worth, Local, and Raquel Allegra.

Returning favorites like 3.1 Phillip Lim, Preen, Current/Elliott, Enza Costa, Kain, Heimstone, K Jacques, Camilla Skovgaard, Alexander Wang, Leigh & Luca, Iosselliani, LD Tuttle, and many more will enliven our looks once the last snow melts.

Cheers to 2010!