Tao Okamoto - Model Crush

I love Tao for being so quintessentially Japanese. I'm so glad she cut her hair last year. Her 'rice bowl' hair cut will be her signature. Phillip Lim thought so too when he made her his muse this season. Every single girl in the 3.1 Phillip Lim Fall 2009 show wore a wig cut in her hairstyle. She was so surprised going backstage that all the models looked like her! I remember in my childhood, my mom would give me the exact same haircut. Around 8, I finally got sick of my bangs and haven't gone back to the 'bowl' cut since. The cut still reminds me of little Asian girls.

3.1 Phillip Lim
It's difficult being a muse. (lol)


Yigal Azrouël

I think asian skin tones actually look good against stark white.

ADAM
I just love this dress.

Ralph Lauren FW 2009
I also love the furry vest over sheer turtleneck
The makeup is fantasic- understated but glowing!

Isaac Mizrahi

Tao is certainly making the rounds this season, walking for 18 shows in NY alone. It's refreshing to see Asian girls rock the runway. Fresh faces like Tao, Arlenis Sosa, and Lakshmi Menon prove that girls of color can make in the competitive modeling industry.

Credits: Style.com

Zip Me Up, Lover

3.1 Phillip Lim Zipper Dress, Bebe Asymmetrical Zipper Dress, Christian Louboutin Zip-Detail Clutch, and Sergio Rossi Black Patent Leather Zipper Pump



Marc Jacobs Fall 2009 Look 3, Forzieri Women's Cream Leather Bomber Jacket, Alexander Wang Donna Denim Washed Hobo, and Secco Rissarossi Brooch

Sweet Deals on Phillip Lim and other sale items at Neiman Marcus

If you're looking for an well-made party dress, today's the best day to buy it from Neiman Marcus. Not only do they have plenty of items 65% off, but today there's an extra 20% off. Of course I had to gawk at the $600+ dresses from Phillip Lim that are now in the $100s. If you are eyeing Phillip Lim dresses too, you should head on over to the Neiman Marcus website and search Phillip Lim on the double, because these dresses are going fast!

Knot-Tie Double Breasted Trench-$175.20;

Tuxedo Top- $99.20

Pleated Swirl A-Line Dress- $166.40;

Butterfly Bib Dress- $123.20

Other Items under $100

Vince Paillette Top- $54.40;
Marconi Cropped Jacket- $53.60

Rag & Bone Tie-Neck Dress- $71.20;

Christopher Deane Cutout Dress- $95.20