I believe that if Hallmark cards up and decided to leave their “racks” for the runway that they would most likely look like this…
Meadham Kirchoff Spring 2012
Meadham Kirchoff Spring 2012
Thakoon Fall 2012
Meadham Kirchoff Spring 2012
I think it is very clear that Hallmark needs keep their cards in check…we can’t have these looks running around every day!
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Perhaps it is a coincidence. Perhaps it is just a true love for the color red. Or…perhaps the fact that New York Fashion Week fell during Valentine’s Day this year inspired designers to include the color of love into their Fall 2012 collections. Whatever the reason – I don’t care. I love red, and even more – I love the nod to the day set aside for romance. Let’s FALL in love…
Monique Lhuillier Fall 2012
Diane von Furstenburg Fall 2012
Christian Siriano Fall 2012
Rachel Zoe Fall 2012
Kevork Kiledjian Fall 2012
Wes Gordan Fall 2012
Moncler Grenoble Fall 2012
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Referred to as “Ai Ren Tian” – which literally translates to Lover’s Day, the Valentine’s Day celebration in China is a fast growing trend. In fact, they have already learned to jack up the price of roses by 100% or more at every flower market in town. Heart shape chocolates line the shelves of most markets (not just the western ones) and restaurants advertise Valentine’s Day specials. Though unlike New York – you don’t have to make a reservation 2-months in advance! Unfortunately though, my personal favorite – the classic pink velvet heart shape box of chocolates by Russell Stover (found at any local Duane Reade in NYC) is a NO show in the Old Peking. Although on a positive note: Dove, Toblerone, and many fine European chocolates make a strong showing.
Valentine’s Day happened to fall on the day after we arrived home from our trip to the states. Needless to say – jet lag played a big roll in our decision to avoid the crowds and have a nice night at home. I surprised Brett by dressing myself and our dining room chairs up as Cupid. I think it is a pretty clever use of red feathered wings…
I also decided to get a little more creative with my centerpieces in order to avoid the crazy mark up on roses. I used bundles and bundles of baby’s breath (a filler that I don’t typically like) to create the look of a giant fluffy snowball. It was really cute…and really cheap! Not to mention the fact that Valentine’s Day was over a week ago, and the arrangements still look just as fresh as the day I created them.
I also surprised Brett with one of his favorite meals: creamed spinach and a Wagu beef filet prepared rare. He surprised me with 66 beautiful red roses!
A Treat from My Valentine!
I give our Valentine’s Day in Beijing 5 Blondes out of 5! Of course if you happened to spend it with someone who you don’t particularly like…the score could be much lower.
A Blonde in Beijing 