Yves Saint Laurent Fall 2011 Tweed Blouson

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I love the casual attitude of a blouson, but often the tailoring is a bit blah. However, this sharply tailored tweed version from Yves Saint Laurent Fall 2011 is just right when a leather jacket or a blazer don't fit the bill.

Available at Barneys NY. $1495 USD.

Fall 2010: The Sweater Coat

Burberry

YSL

Prada

Ann Demeulemeester

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The newest item for fall 2010 is definitely the sweater coat. More than just a layering piece, these over sized sweaters are worn as outerwear, filling the same niche in your wardrobe as blazers and leather jackets. Totally at ease for early fall weather. These are my favorites from Burberry, YSL, Prada and Ann Demeulemeester.

Party Outfit: 007 Theme

As promised, our Party Outfits for the James Bond Theme party we attended Saturday night to honor our dear friend's 50th birthday.

I wore a Prada Black sleeveless polo, Ann Demeulemeester Black matte sequin vest, Ann D. Black pants, Ann D. Silver necklace, Julius Black blazer and YSL Black boots.

Eric wore a Tuxedo, Gucci Black shirt, Alexander McQueen Burgundy scarf and Prada Black boots.

Yves Saint Laurent Fall 2011 Shrunken Jacket

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I'll admit that I am not the biggest fan of Stefano Pilati's work at YSL, but I do love this slip of a jacket shown on the Fall 2011 runway. It is sort of a relaxed and effortless cross between a blazer and a cardigan.

New Year's Eve Outfit(s)

Jeff Koons Puppy with Fuchsia roses guarding duck quesadillas

Alexander McQueen shirt with jacquard collar

Playing bartender in Dries Van Noten sequined cuffs

I always have trouble deciding what to wear to an event, especially when we are hosting. I took advantage of the fact that we were home and I indulged in a costume change. Here is the table setting for our New Year's Eve cocktail party and my two looks. The first shirt is Alexander McQueen. Later, I changed into a favorite shirt by Dries Van Noten. I did not change my Uniqlo UJ Black skinny jeans, YSL Black Jonny boots, Black Dries Van Noten belt and Hermès Ombre Lizard CDC cuff.

Thanks to our lovely guests for making it a perfect New Year's Eve.