We've Got The Emmys Arrivals

First off, let me tell you that I got these pics on Yahoo! and hopefully over the next few hours I can keep up with all the items to post on here. Since it is the Emmy's, I am temporarily replacing the catwalk that I hold so dear for the red carpet. In this particular posts I am including arrivals that are amazing and one couple had to be included within this list because they looked fabulous love but there were also others that definately looked glam on the red carpet so this post is dedicated to the Arrival Segments on the Red Carpet. It was a gorgeous day in LA and these stars definately shined!


Fortunately I was able to watch my favorite reality show on Bravo this afternoon and I love seeing Heidi and Seal together (last summer I happened to see them in the West Village shopping and they looked so cute and were totally oblivious to the paparazzi that was around them). Heidi's Project Runway is up for an award this evening but hands down these two look amazing and this proves yet again that you can be pregnant and look fabulous!





I like Cheryl Hines' character in Curb Your Enthusiasm, but I never imagined that she would wear something that I thought was really glamorous. I love the color and although I was not really crazy about the dress, the embellishment on the back was really a pleasant surprise and a playful yet sophisticated look. Great choice - love to see when the stylists are working it!




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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

Kitten Picks ... Hello Kitty Sewing Machine

So I am in the market for a sewing machine and I have a lot of contenders! But, I happened to visit this site and because I am a fan of all things Hello Kitty, I had to share this with you guys (I think this machine would be great for collectors or children that want to sew). In addition, I LOVE LOVE this site. I am from Indiana so we had Targets in a variety of locations and this site is dedicated to everything Target! I know that we have Targets in Jersey and a few between Brooklyn and Bronx but when will Manhattan get one?? At one time we had the pop up store in Times Square and there was talk, I thought of one coming to Chelsea but alas nothing yet.
Anyway, check out Slave to Target and if you don't have a Target (hello they have Paul + Joe, Issac Mizrahi and more) then of course you can always go online to Target.com to get some amazing deals and of course kudos to the Slave to Target blog for being a part of this week's Kitten Pick of the week :)!
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

The Best Part About the Emmy's .....

Oh yes, how could I have forgotten? The Emmy's are tomorrow and YES I will definately be on this event giving you guys my opinion of the best dressed and those that could be seen as misses! I completely forgot that they were this month but there is NO WAY that I would have been able to present fashion's runway without showcasing the red carpet. I love when people dress up and I love knowing who and what they are wearing. So rest assured that while my eyes will be glued to a variety of shows, I will do my best to bring lots of coverage to you. So stay tuned (I will be flipping between NBC, E! and You Tube!). Of course, until the BIG event, I present a few pictures from last year's Emmy Awards!





Glen Close is absolutely amazing and has such a classy presence and yes I LOVED her in The Devil Wears Prada.





Kristen always has a great look and regardless of her role she comes off with such a flawless appearance.





This dress was one of my favorite's of the night. Marcia and the rest of the Housewives looked great but I have always loved how rich Emerald Green looks and I think she carried it off well.

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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

Reach Out & ...

Today has been a great day! I love when you have a weekend where you can sit down in front of the computer and just let whatever you are thinking about, run from your fingers. I was reading some of my mail from people and one person asked me something to the extent of what do I get from blogging and using interactive platforms? It's a great question because in addition to this blog, I have Kitten Couture and of course I am always looking for the next website that will increase my hits. A blog is a seriously liberating tool to have. I love that I can provide my thoughts and ideas here and get feedback. Sometimes this feedback is not on comments that you guys may see; however, I get emails and love knowing what you guys are thinking of. Sometimes I wish that I had more time to be on here and to reach out but know that it means a lot to hear from you and when I have a few days that I can't be on here - I do feel guilty and want to run and jump on here just to interact :).

I must say that when I started the blog about a year or so ago, I didn't know what I wanted to talk about and the posts were infrequent but over the past few months, I believe that this is a success (I could never even keep a diary but here I am with over 77 posts which is amazing - plus I am now a contributing writer on Pop Culture Whore and one of the editors of Pubcrawlin').

We our living in a time where there are many ways to express ourselves and to make an income as well or simply to just get people who never knew you existed to finally say "wow someone out there has something going on". Through this blog, I have been able to try out products, learn more about other designers and have had advertisers approach me - which is insane. So I would say, start a blog, you may get your own syndicated column somewhere or be the next big thing. Online, you can go from Joe Who to Joe In the Know.

The power of blogging can be something that covers a smorgasboard of topics or one that is very specific and yet that could be the key to your success. Start slow and talk about something you are passionate about or are unsure about. Go to places like MySpace, Blue Dot, etc and let your ideas be known to generate traffic and then find people that will pay you to get a space on your blog such as Blogsvertise and then work on it. In terms of writing, sites such as Blogsvertise allow you to really strengthen your writing ability by being introduced to topics, products etc that you will be able to introduce to others. Who ever thought that you could sit in the comfort of your home and write about something and make a little extra cash as well. I would definately check this site out and of course work on the other areas mentioned above. In time you will find that you have more people browsing your site, opportunities to write for others and of course you can make a little something via advertising on the blog.
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

Domino Bazaar Coming Soon....

I am simply siked for one of the best shopping event seasons of the year. Of course, I am giddy about Shecky's Girl's Night Out, Kitten Couture will be at this event (which will be October 10th - 12th) and during the same month, Domino Bazaar will have their event as well!

Now many of you know that I am a huge fan of Domino magazine. It's almost too funny to see me pass up clothing mags for this magazine BUT it is simply amazing. Now they will have an event that is much like Lucky Shops and Shecky's with a complete focus on home of course. For two days on October 13th and 14th from 10am - 6pm at 135 W 18th St in NYC (I believe that this is the Altman building which actually is a great space for events such as this and sample sales) you will be able to shop at 100 home interior booths that have been selected by Domino themselves, get tips, discounted prices, cooking classes and demos as well. All of this for $25 a ticket which is awesome! This is very exciting and I plan on being at this event. Let me know if you guys are going or when it happens how you liked it and I will revisit this topic again in the upcoming weeks :). PS: They even have their own Domino Blog which I am loving so you should check this out too.
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

In Style With Taipei

I could look online for days at the shows that are going on! Once again it proves that you don't have to wait for Fashion Week to get a glimpse of amazing pieces! Today, I tuned into to Taipei's In Style fashion show that occured last week. This event was organized by the Taiwan Textile Federation. This trade fair includes a variety of shows, seminars and networking events as a means to turn this amazing area into an international fashion mecca. Although I am not aware of the designers of these outfits, we can all appreciate the sense of style and beauty in them. Enjoy!




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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

Heads Up :)

Well this past week was crazy but at least this weekend I will be online so you will have a variety of posts from me throughout this short time period. Next week is a bit chaotic due to my schedule being switched a bit and I will be going away for the weekend. Oh what will happen while I'm away - I'm not sure BUT know that this week I got a some items pictured for the site. I absolutely HATE when you go to a site and it says coming soon (I have had a few of those up and I cringe when I know that I have to use it) so I have decided that I will say it here. COMING SOON - new pics so that it will be easier to navigate and see all the goodies on the site!

In addition, the partnerships and the media coverage are going to start picking up so look out for that as well and dare I say that I am getting siked for the holiday season as well??? As far as this weekend is concerned there will be posts put up here, I'll be answering comments (LOVE that) and I will be catching up on 5 shows on demand or via their marathon runs - Entourage, Weeds, Project Runway, Workout and Brotherhood. Finally, check out and show lots of love to the two sites that you can see my works. For fashionable celebrities visit Pop Culture Whore and tasty libations in NYC at Pubcrawlin'. Ah my lovlies there will be more items tomorrow!
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

Kitten Picks ... Groove Mama Ink

What a week and it will only continue to get more involved. There are shows, events and more around the corner and as usual I always love bringing information that you will find useful and inspiring - thus it's a Kitten Pick and one that I am super excited to say will be an organization that Kitten Couture will also be a part of as well.

First off, you never know how you can meet someone and how life comes full circle. The very first event that Kitten Couture presented itself at was a fashion week event that I created in midtown. My boyfriend's friend so graciously offered to be a part of the event by describing the pieces that my models wore as they worked the runway. I was completely blown away! Bring that back to current day and I hear from Brooke (along with three other amazing partners Kerry, Kara and Amy) that she is a part of a theater production company! I was intrigued and had to know more. So, I visited Groove Mama Ink and was so impressed by what I saw that not only was I pleased to be involved in one of their events but knew it was something that I had to let you guys know about on here as well.

Briefly (because I know that you guys will scour the site yourself!), Groove Mama Ink serves as a platform to foster artists creativity and assist them as they do so on the stage. To get an idea of how this is done, you can go to Groove Mama Ink's home at the Gene Frankel Underground Theater on 24 Bond St NY, NY 212.252.2402.

Their first week begins Sat Sept 2nd. During this first week there's an awesome lineup of artists and performances that will let you know much more about Groove Mama Ink. There are comics on one night, a 24 Hour produced play (this is when a group comes together to write, rehearse and perform within the 24 hour limit) and of course there is much more - so go to the site and look up these events.

Of course what's a debut without an amazing party to kick it off>? On Sat Sept 9th from 7 - 11pm, Groove Mama Ink will host "Coming Out in Style" at Bamboo 52 (344 W. 52nd st) NY, NY. This is a silent auction raffled event (more info on that in a sec) fundraising gala and yes tickets are still available and are available via Paypal! There are great drink specials ($4 drinks) and there are some amazing items that you can bid on.

After scanning the site I noticed that there is a visit and lunch on the set of All My Children with Emmy Award winning actress Eden Riegel, a Luca Luca evening gown, Broadway Tickets, $50 bar tab to Bamboo, Jewelry from Kitten Couture (ah notice the little slip in there) and a lot of fabulous donated items. Of course the raffle is $2 a ticket or 3/$5 which means you could get Yankee tickets, a pilates session or a yaga and much more.

Tickets are $15 and MUST be purchased through Paypal and are not available at the door - click here to go to the purchase page. These women have created an amazing haven where creativity is encouraged and their hope is to provide a variety of programming and educational programming as well. In addition this is a way of keeping theater alive which is why Kitten Couture has decided that it will continue to assist in Groove Mama Ink's goal in continuing this education by creating a line of jewelry where 20% of the purchase price will go to Groove Mama Ink. We love a well dressed fashionista and we love one that gives to their community through art. Expect to hear more about events that are going on with Groove Mama Ink and make sure that you visit the site to see which shows you will be attending as well.
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

Kitten Picks ... Blogging Project Runway

Yes I am a reality TV junkie; however, I am absolutely obsessed with Project Runway (although I must say that most of Bravo's reality shows are amazing - how can Workout be on its final episode so soon?). I think regardless of whether you are in fashion or not you can definately find something to love about the show and for those of us that do design it really makes us think about how difficult their tasks are and how we would work in that same environment. Anyway, since I tend to miss when the show actually airs I always make it a part of my weekend routine. Last night I was annoyed because I thought I had missed it so I went and googled some sites and came up with an amazing blog that is dedicated to Project Runway. On Blogging Project Runway, you can actually get the recaps plus learn the behind the scenes material as well. I love that they link the models and designers so that you have a bit of an all access pass to them! PS if you guys are reading, I actually know 3 of the models and I am so happy that they are all still in at this point. And I actually know one pretty well that gave me some scoops ;). ANYWAY, this is a must visit site if you love the show as much as I do. I am officially making this a Kitten Pick and encourage everyone to visit this site to see what's going on with the show and the lives of former contestants as well.
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

Another Blog!

Of course I love writing on my blogs and letting you guys know some of my interests but it's always fun to play on other teams as well. For those of you that have enjoyed my Pop Culture Whore NYC articles that I have contributed, you can check them out from the side tool bar on this blog. Of course, I hope that you continue to read the site daily for many of the contributions that are not posted by me.

This week I just signed on as one of the editors for another blog, Pubcrawlin'. Now for those of you that know me or have gone out with me, you can only imagine how much this excites me. Nothing is better than writing about where you want to go, the best night to be there and what to expect when you are there. This site will have frequent posts from me. As I continue to gain addiitional writing opportunities I will let you guys know or you can look at the sidebar to see where my articles can be viewed.
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

To the Kitchen Fashionista

Okay so I know that I am a bit squeemish when it comes to being in the kitchen. But apparently, the kitchen is one of our greatest friends especially when it comes to Teflon. Now most of us know that Teflon is something that's in a pan that makes it much easier to clean out and food doesn't stick to it. For those of that are not going near our kitchens, we define it as what makes sure that a certain drunk chickies red wine doesn't make our newest Zac Posen dress become something of a nightmare.






Yes, Zac Posen is in his 5th season of making pieces with Teflon that make it more wrinkle resistant and stains become a thing of the past as well. For the full article, check out Fashion Week Daily where you can learn about his continued partnership with Teflon and what he will be presenting at this year's Fashion Week. For now, enjoy the runway show and think about how much better Teflon is with fashion as opposed to last week's cooking disaster.



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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

Even Poochie Has Runway Dreams

Ah this is what happens when you are super busy, you miss things that you totally would have wanted to see for yourself. So if you are in Chelsea this weekend you need to check out the first ever Pet Fashion Week. It's part tradeshow showing you the best of what your pooch should be sporting and where you can get it. Of course it culminates in an amazing fashion show. Think Project Runway when they had the designers create outfits for the owner and her pet. I think that this is something that we should expect to see more of and as more pics are available I will let you know about this weekends event. Visit the site and make plans for next year's event so that next year you can be a part of it. You've gotta love NYC and how we have such a great platform to see so many things. I hope I can get you guys some interviews and more because I think this concept is not only a great idea but super cute!



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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

10 Days Without a Post??? What's Going On???

Hey guys,

It has been a crazy past few days! What can I say, new computer (although I have yet to get the one that I wanted and that will be here soon) and tons of things going on around me. I have a lot to tell you and present to you guys over the next few days but I wanted you to know that I am here and will have many fabulous posts for you this weekend! Until then get reacquainted with previous posts and before you know it, there will be posts again!! Keep the emails and the love coming and in a few hours there will be more info here again.

PS: Hello - it's September if you're a fashion fan you have to be loving all the thick mags with tons of stuff that you just have to have!!
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

Kitten Picks ... Besame Cosmetics - Vinatge Glamour at its Best

One of the best things about being in fashion is getting an opportunity to always try something new. One of the things that I LOVE about my blog is that I meet people within the industry and related areas! The other day I received an email from the good people of Besame Cosmetics! They wanted to know if I would be interested in trying their cosmetics out and then letting all of you know about it. Without even a second to think about it, I was definately on board. Who doesn't want to try amazing products and then dish on it later? This is even more interesting when you know that the product you're getting to try has been in Nylon, Glamour, Cosmo, Lucky and Vogue - just to name a few.


Before I even get into the items themselves, those of you who know me know that I am a TOTAL package kind of girl. I love makeup, getting things in the mail (bills - no, Domino Magazine - yes please) and just the idea of not knowing what you're going to get when you get something to review. Besame Cosmetics has amazing presentation. I believe I talked to their amazing rep late last week and I got my package early this week. When I opened the box (typical postage box), they had butter yellow colored packing shredded papers and this mini cinamon and cream floral bag - I was alredy blown away. The tissue paper was also within this theme. Once again, I am a total package kind of girl and I felt that Besame Cosmetics knew how to send their items in a very high class way and they are a vintage glamour.


So, I was given the opportunity to try Luxurious Trio. This box looks like a high end candy box and upon opening this, a card explains that their rouge and shadow cases are 1930 reproductions. It even explains how to open the individual makeup containers as well. This trio contains Boudoir Rouge, Dusting Powder and Enchanting Lipstick. This beautiful kit valued at $40 was simply amazing and very attractive. The Enchanting Lipstick shade was called Chocolate Kiss - I was pleased to find that it was very smooth in its application and although I generally do not wear lipstick, I am going to a wedding next month and I think that the shade is a perfect color that is noticeable but not so dominant that you feel it overtakes other makeup that you may be wearing.


I LOVE the Dusting Powder which is translucent. I wear this kind of powder when I go out; however, usually the containers are large. That's great for my vanity; however, when you're wearing a tiny bag - you can't just take it and apply it as needed later. In addition, I used to have the "wand brushes" that the powder was inside it. I thought that was a great idea until it broke in my purse - FRUSTRATING. I say all this to say that this powder comes in a small container that can be placed in our tiny purses and it has this thin puff pad that is functional, super cute and it fits inside the powder case. It was easy to put on and I love the subtle effect!


Finally, the rouge. I was a little apprehensive because I tend to use rouge that is in the bronze tones since I have a caramel complexion. The rouge's color was Sun Kissed so it was a pinkish tone that has a bit of bronze it and I loved it. Of course it had a tiny circular sponge applicator that was TOO cute. On the top, there is a satin fabric sewn to the sponge that is a cinnamon/merlot color and it has Besame on the top.


I also received a sample of Besame Cosmetics' Delightful Rose Moisturizing Lotion. I found this balancing moisturizer to be very light in its application. I love that it was very natural since it has botanical oils and rose extract. My skin definately looked like it had a great glow and I believe that it would be something that I would have no problem in including within my daily face regimen.


The Luxurious Trio was a fun product from presentation, application and just wearing it out and about. I went to lunch today and was in the bathroom and a woman next to me commented that she loved how cute it looked, asked me if I got my makeup from Bloomies or Sephora and said she loved how classic it looked. I did a little check and found that it is available in Henri Bendels! I think that her sentiments are definately right on. Take a look at Besame Cosmetics' website, the makeup is reasonably priced, it looks great when you pull it out of your bag and you'll still have room for everything else. As a designer, I love those companies that put thought into their products and the little details of Besame Cosmetics come through. I know that I will have more of these beautiful colors in my bag whether I am out lunching with the girls, attending an event for Kitten Couture and its next move or a night with my boyfrend. I would consider this for your next makeup purchase and I know for the upcoming holiday season that this site will be a source for friends presents!
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

Kitten Finds ... Free Auction Help

I have received this question a lot (it seems like I have also started something else new where I will answer your questions - so keep them coming): How did you get your start and how do I begin to get my product out there? This is a tough question because there are a lot of factors to think about. Do you make a lot of what you think will sell, do you make a sample and put it up on Ebay, do you create a site and see how it goes? This is a tough situation and each step that you take to become more of a "business person", there are more questions to think about. Unfortunately, it seems like there isn't one set book that you can go to that seems like it was made for your perfect situation. But I have found that for me, the first step was to make it real and put it online. You may not be in a showroom, store or whatever but with an online presence you have made the first steps to making a viable business. You may not have the best set up as far as enhanced websites, amazing pictures, etc but at least you're there. Being online you could have that one lead product that becomes the next big thing. But still, even this decision still begs a series of questions that could go on forever. Yet again, I turn to online sources such as Craigslist - post a question, who knows who will answer or visit such sites as Free Auction Help which has an auction template platform and answers questions on how a person can have a virtual platform and sell items whether it is from an independent site, Ebay, Yahoo! stores, etc. I think that you can never go wrong when you have more tools at your disposal and as always post a question - you may find it answered here on this blog!
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

Kitten Finds ... Rank My Tattoo

From runway to realway there has been a silent (or not so silent) accessory that has been turning heads. This accessory is the tattoo. Although I don't have one myself, I have noticed how many people have them and how much of a statement that they make. With shows such as Miami Ink, it's easy to see that this is becoming a mainstream way to reflect your personal style. Even Victoria's Secret model, Adrianna Lima is rocking her statement during the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.






Model or not, everyone has a story that is connected to this accessory and the need to show it off. Although I am not familiar with all the styles and methods, I know that there is an art to it. You can see the variations such as Celtic tattoos and more on Rate My Tattoo. This is a site where those who have this amazing body art, post their pictures online and you have the ability to rate it! This is something that I plan on letting my boyfriend know about since he just got his second one (and has plans on a third one). It seems like there are a zillion pictures there so there is definately something for everyone. Also, there are blogs and websites that are dedicated to Celebrity Tattoos as well. It's interesting to see how this tribal identification has grown into being a major fashionable accessory!
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

Sunglass Hut, Miami & Barely There Suits!!

Okay it's super hot out and sometimes feeling glam feels like it takes a second position to being able to walk from one corner to the next without passing out! But lets not forget that this IS the summer and we live for these few weeks as sticky as it may get here. Enter the glam thoughts of summer. The Sunglass Hut presented the Miami Shows at the Raleigh Hotel. On the runway there were coverups, bathing suits and cute little dresses. Here's a sampling of what hit the tents and what you can still wear to your sandy soiree :).





Inca made it's way in the tents as well. Typically, I am more of a two piece kind of girl; however, this Inca suit shows how you can have a sexy look with a one piece. I love it!





This is another piece by Inca. LOVE, LOVE the pink hued cover-up. It's simple, sexy and stunning - which means it's absolutely perfect! I think having the perfect black bathing suit is an essential.





I am a HUGE fan of Rosa Cha and this little piece is an example of her amazing eye!
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

Kitten Couture is Cube-Side Blog of the Week!!

How exciting is this? For the week of August 7th, Kitten Couture Blog is the Blog of the Week on Cube-Side. This is my little award which is super cute and I love the idea of people being able to see the love I have for fashion, my line and more on the blog. I am super excited and hope that everyone takes a look at Cube-Side which presents a blog for those to surf on during the long days of putting in time at the office or cubicle.
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

Kitten Finds ... Trattoria Acqua

Okay, so in the previous post, I talked about my interest in exploring San Diego and made The Boxing Club and more specifically the La Jolla location a Kitten Find. In the light of this post, another San Diego gem in La Jolla has come to my attention and has also been named as a Kitten Find!






When it comes to having a night on the town, you simply have to visit one of the best San Diego restaurants, Trattoria Acqua, which specializes in Italian Coastal Cuisine with a Mediterranean View. Being a fan of this kind of cuisine and after looking at their menu that's online - I could see a dinner that would be more than satisfying for such a weekend out away from NYC. Based on the menu which is available online, I'm loving the calamari and prosciutto and melon to start. There is a Mahi-Mahi selection that I think would be very fresh and pleasing (I'm a fan of after a day of shopping that you want something amazingly filling while also having something light where you still feel like going out for the night). I would definately initiate my rule which is each person orders something different and then you share it because there are so many selections that it would be too difficult for me to even consider having one item over the other. Dessert somehow has become the easiest portion of the meal for my boyfriend and I to decide on, without a doubt soufle for him and sorbet for me (once again, I love to keep it light since I have many hours ahead of me).


I have always heard the San Diego is extrememly picturesque. Not only is their zoo amazing but the landscape is amazing. I really feel that based on the information that I have been learning about this great area that I would love to visit Trattoria Acqua and meet great designers in this area. Does anyone know about the indie designer scene in this area?
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

Kitten Finds ... The Boxing Club

Kitten Finds has officialy launched!! I am so happy to present something for my friends of the West Coast. I am hoping within the next few months that I can go out to Napa, San Francisco and San Diego. These are very cultural areas from theater productions, wine, amazing boutiques and zoos. Being a designer who focuses on lifestyle wear, I do believe in promoting positive health from the inside and out. When I have the opportunity to visit a new place for a long period of time, I truly like to visit the tourist and local spots. The other day, I was made aware of The Boxing Club which has gyms in San Diego. This is of interest because a certain cuddlebear has renewed interest in this sport and although I am a fan of boxing, I never thought that there could be a gym that not only offered boxing courses; moreover, had other concentrations including Pilates and other Martial Art disciplines.




Here in NYC, I am thinking of learning Pilates, I've seen that with the mini definately coming back for this fall, I definately want my legs to look amazing so this is an area of extreme interest to me at the moment! I admit, that the title definately encourages those who are boxing inclined, but take a look at the site and you'll find something for you as well complete with a personal trainer! Visit the site and for those of you that are in the San Diego area, let me know about this gym and what you think!

Of particular mention is the La Jolla gyms location which I believe to be a specific area within San Diego. La Jolla is in the heart of the Village and has a full boxing ring and after checking out the hours, I think that their operating hours are very flexible for most schedules. Of additional note is the blog. I think that it's awesome that they have a way to present events that they are hosting, nutritional information and more in an open forum. I have friends out that way who swear by boxing and how it's an effective way to look amazingly toned for bathing suit and Little Black Dress Magic on the upper and lower bodies. As soon as I make my way to this area, I hope to come in for a session and elevate this Kitten Find to a Kitten Pick.

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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

New Segment Kitten Finds & Kitten Picks...

I love to present the runway shows that I have had an opportunity to post on this blog! People love seeing the designs and of course being a lover of fashion I am more than happy to present my interests in this forum! Well, I have another exciting series of items that I would like to showcase! Kitten Finds and Kitten Picks are two concepts that will begin to emerge in this blog! Both of these segments will be in the side tool bar listing items that are included in these sections. Kitten Finds are items that I have come across, readers have brought to my attention and more. Although I may not have been or tried these items, they are something that I would be interested in and will confirm once I have actually interacted or attended. Kitten Picks are items that I have actually tried and can give a personal testimony to. Either way, I will provide as much information as possible so that you can embrace these Finds and Picks too. Always feel free to let me know about items and if you have something that you would like for me to know more about it, please contact me. These Finds and Picks will be periodic - this is definately exciting and I can't wait to share these with you!


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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

Estelle Reyna ... Podcast Travel Guide ...

I have a passion for fashion - obviously, those who love my blog are taken to a variety of shows from around the world. But in addition to fashion, I LOVE to travel. My guides for choosing the best destination generally include: Orbitz, Travel Advisor and the Chamber of Commerce or Tourism Board of the specific locale that I am interested in. The other day via surfing on Craigslist, I happened to hear about a new Podcast called Estelle TV.







The first time that I visited this site I was impressed by the number of locations that she went to including NYC, Nashville, Los Angeles and many other spots (and yes she has many international spots that she has Podcasts for)! I wondered what the quality was going to be and I can't give enough praise for the clarity of the picture, great sound quality and the questions that she asks to provide a complete experience. Also, it's easy to find out more information by reading the text that is included within each Podcast. She comes across as a fun, peppy host that could easily be a girl that you would love to go out with for drinks or to add to your next brunch. The amount of entries for this Podcast continue to grow. I can only hope that more cities such as Miami are included because I had hoped to see this since it is one of my favorite places to go. Beyond just visiting a city, there are some Podcasts that have her focus on a particular area such as Chelsea Pier (even more specifc - The Manhattan Kayak Co - even I didn't know that you could go kayaking in the city!).



Estelle is very down to earth in her delivery, looks fabulous and seeing that I am a designer, I would love to send her jewelry and or clothing from my line. If Estelle ever reads this or her people, feel free to contact me at this opportunity. In addition, I would love to see her come and tackle Fashion Week and if she would ever be interested in doing an interview that could be posted here, either a Podcast or a phone interview - I would love to do so! Simply put, your iTunes Podcast is not complete without Estelle Reyna's Travel Podcast!
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

Sizzling Gold ...

Ok so I had to make it official, I LOVE Brazilian Fashion Week. This could be because I am a resort based designer so anything that goes to that end appeals to me. But in looking at the pictures, I felt that there was sexiness, taking leaps, plenty of sun and serious presentation! Take a look at my previous post on Brazil Fashion Week to see some of that "za-za-zoo"!







This stunning model is wearing Raia de Goeye's design during Sao Paulo Fashion Week. Emerald is an amazing color and is very regal. I love the idea of having this powerful color represented in two ways, one short and one long but sexy all the same!







Miguel Vieira's, a Potuguese designer, definately shows that he has an eye for what's hot! This sleek, flouncy and very flirty presentation is simple while making sure that all eyes would be on you wearing this dress. Without going over the top, it would be something that I would LOVE to have in my closet!








Designer Poko Pano's line also made its appearance at the Sao Paulo Fashion Week Show as well. LOVE LOVE IT!!! I love bathing suits. This extremely sexy and sophisticate take on the classic nautical look is amazing. I love the detail of the knotting on the strips. Plus - how about the bracelets? I had a silver ring that was actually comprised of three rings that were meant to be worn together, made of stirling silver they were squares. I like adjusting the angles to create more depth, which was done on this model as well.



And now as for the presentation, I love the way the designers and models know how to get your attention!







Karla Girotto's designs definately had their place in the heavens at Sao Paulo's Fashion Week. What an amazing way to grab attention while allowing the natural flow of the fabric and initial design to be dictated by the wind. I think that this is innovative without a doubt.







The designer Neon knows how to have a flair for the dramatic. With so many designs to look at at one time, you won't be disappointed!
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

Regardless of Location, There's Always a Runway

I have been a little caught up with some stuff for my line; however, I went back to my old friend Yahoo! and saw some amazing pictures of runway shows around the world. Seriously the pictures speak for themselves and makes you want to create something that litteraly makes you want to turn on your own runway show! Until then, check out these amazing designers!

Kicking off this post, we start with Germany (one of my best friends is from there and is currently on a very cool circuit so this is like a shout out to her of sorts.







This model presents Kookai at the Creation Premieres Dusseldorf fashion fair in the city of the same name in Germany on July 23rd. This event included submissions from over 51 countries which reflected the spring/summer 2007 collection. Black and white has always been a classic and I like the balance of solids versus prints. I think that this outfit is so versatile and I love seeing how it comes alive!







At the same event, this model is wearing Rocabert. With over 1780 exhibitors, this CPD, began on July 23 and was through the 25th of this month. I love the Chevron style with the balance of neutrals blending with the yellow/orange hints. This is definately a sexy dress that almost has that LBD status. You could wear this to the Hamptons, a surprise party or simply on a day where you need to tell the world that you're a sassy girl with a lot of appeal!



Switching locations to New Delhi, India, we are treated to the Bride and Groom Fashion Show on July 20th. I am a fan of embellishment and detailing so these had to be included!








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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

New Group for NYC Fashion Community ....

If you Yahoo! or have the need to get further connected, this group if for you. Recently, I joined the New York Fashion Exchange! This is a group for those that are designers, models, MUA, photographers and more. The purpose is to come together and utilize one another's resources. Those who need a stylist or hairdresser can find one to complete their project. In addition, those who sign up, do so with the understanding that everyone is working hard to present and complete their photoshoots to increase their portfolio at no cost accept the time and creativity that was necessary to make it all happen! In this era of networking, it's nice to find groups dedicated to this cause and also being able to meet Ms/Mr Emerging Talent before they become famous! For those that are aspiring or on the cusp of something bigger than themselves, this group is definately something that you should join.
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

New Blog For Those Looking For Resources

Just the other day, I hit an epiphany. Many times I am looking for models, yoga studios, photographers, MUA and a lot more. You never realize how large the fashion/entertainment community is and how many people you need, until you start looking to do something for a photoshoot or a special event. It feels like everytime you have to ask friends, visit Craigslist and more just to get the ball rolling. Then I thought, what if I created a network where it would be a lot easier to find information? This way, I am helping out others and we can help one another out with clarification, resources and more. Please check out Glam Guide which will serve as a means to learn about people that are great go to people, building your portfolio and much more. I'm excited about this idea and look forward to seeing it grow and to have any assistance that you may be able to provide!
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

More Pieces Added

This is super exciting, at Kitten Couture, we have introduced a variety of pieces; however, I would love to present a part of our Limited Edition Collection. I like the idea of knowing that although every piece is handmade, that you may get to purchase something that seriously only 6 people may have - what's the chance of bumping into someone with yuor exact piece on? I had a friend of mine go to Columbia and she brought back an amazing piece to add to necklaces. A few necklaces have a sliced Tagua Nut on them. They come from trees and some are carved to make ornate art work and others are simply sliced to be added on to necklaces. They are dyed and come in a variety of colors. I have released Tagua Nuts that are white in color and have paired them with simple wooden beads. I hope you guys take a moment to check them out and of course, you are more than welcome to purchase one as well. Over the next few weeks, we will be updating and making some tweaks on the site so there should be more items available.
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

New Jewelry on Kitten Couture ...

Check out the new pieces that are available on Kitten Couture. There will be new pieces added but this month we are showcasing the Celeron color which is perfect in making you think it's much cooler outside than what it is!! As usual, these pieces are a perfect blend of glass blown pieces and shells that are handcrafted.


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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

Let's Walk it Out ...

Can there be enough outlets for fashion? I wish that there was a channel dedicated to broadcasting fashion shows, trunk shows, etc from all over the world. It never ceases to amaze me with the amount of creativity that abounds. Once again, I was looking through some AMAZING pictures and found some fav designers dominating the catwalk. So, since I am a fan of Entourage and we all know about "Hugging it Out", it seems that this same mantra was taken to the catwalks of Malta and the models definately walked it out! Once agin a big thanks to Reuters for providing pics that give an amazing glimpse of designers and models coming together to present the best in fashion!

Versace definately had my vote for taking my breath away with the designs. This first look is from the 2006/2007 Autumn/Winter collection during the "Passion for Fashion" at the Malta International Fashion Show on July 15. I love the grey tones and the way that the fabric is draped. Not only is this dramatic but it's a classic - could we expect anything else?







Since I could not choose between the Versace's that caught my eye, I had to post another. If only I could have been there to see this in person!!








How could you possibly present Versace without posting something from Valentino? This striking design was a must to include and is also a part of the same 2006/2007 Autumn collection as well.







Over the next few weeks, I am super excited to see other designers (known to me and not) present their ideals of fashion for the upcoming seasons. Feel free to give me a tip because there are truly so many designers showcasing all over the world that it's easy to overlook an area or simply not know that an event happened there!
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

Blog of the Moment ...

Everyday I try to embrace a new blog of some sort. So I thought it would be cool to choose a blog that I think is awesome and that everyone should take some time out to check on it. Because I must admit that I read Craigslist everyday, I can relate to some of the random things that The Wild World Of CL reflects on. We have all looked on here for something new, slightly used, an event, job, etc. Craigslist and MySpace come up so much that it definately has a place in pop culture at this point. I know that this is a new blog but it has a lot of potential and I think that it will seriously catch on. There's humor, irony and the blush factor when you realize that if you know what's going on on this site and you know the people that are being talked about, you just may be addicted to CL!!!
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

Brazil vs. Italy?

Yes, I am well aware that soccer is over and that Italy took it all during FIFA's World Cup; however, on the catwalk, both countries are running neck and neck! This afternoon's posts showed great designers in Brazil's Sao Paulo and tonight while Brazil continues to strut the runways, another country has begun to show their fashion sense as well. Pictured below is a model sporting Agua de Coco's collection during today's shows at the Sao Paulo Fashion Week. This picture is courtesy of the AP.






Today in Rome, the AltaRoma Fashion Week showed such designers as Lebanese Abed Mahfouz. Pictured below are two pieces from his Fall/Winter 2007 collection. Once again kudos to the AP. Seriously, you could spend hours looking through one great picture after another! The endless amount of creativity that is presented at the shows is truly phenomenal!







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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

New York Moves Magazine Event

Last night, my boyfriend and I went to a New York Moves Magazine "Inside Party" event sponsored by Range Rover Manhattan, Bombay Sapphire, Pom and more. When we get some pictures and info I will let you guys know. What a great rooftop party to go and mingle with others from such a wide demographic. We met cool photographers, brokers, fashionistas and a lot more. The time definately flew by! New York Moves is for the career oriented woman in NYC. They do so many events throughout the year as well. Click the title to go to the site and you can actually 'flip' through their mag online and you can buy it at a variety of locations around town as well.
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

Sao Paulo Fashion Week

In my love for fashion and reaching out to other designers and areas and as many of you know, I am a resort designer - I had to share this! Sao Paulo is having their fashion week right now and yesterday MANY designers tore up the runway with their creations. To be honest, I am not familiar with many of the Brazilian designers so I will be updating this information with a website, names, etc but look at how hot these styles are! Simply browsing through these pictures has made me begin a new quest - get to know a lot more of these designers! One of my best friends is Brazilian and I hope to attend one of these shows soon and visit the shops as well. The above picture is a performance with models during Fause Haten's collection.







This is a close up of a Cia Maritima bathing suit.







I LOVE bathing suits and this is something that I want to introduce into my line. Once agin this is Cia Maritima which I have to add her as one of the designers that I would definately love to have her items in my closet. Model, Yasmin Brunet struts her stuff in this summer collection.







The address above which I would totally wear because it's hot and playful was designed by Iodice and is apart of the summer collection.

**Update**


There is a great blog called Made in Brazil which covers all things Brazilian. He has a post that lists all of the designers that will appearing. There will be a lot more pictures since the shows last through the 18th. I will continue to update when I find new sites. Of course, you can always visit Fashion Week Daily because they have coverage or you can always look at Getty Images to see what they have posted as well. The above pictures are courtesy of th AP which were found via Yahoo!
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

Miuccia Prada Waist Down Event, Beverly Hills

So, once again I am addicted to getting images from a variety of fashion shows and saw that in Beverley Hills there is an exhibit dedicated to skirts from the waist down.



Pictured above is Molly Sims and Eva Mendes. This six week event pays hommage to Miuccia Prada's collections and was visited last night by a variety of stars including Lindsay Lohan, Dita Von Teese and more. I definately think that this is awesome and if you are in the area, it is open to the public so check it out!!


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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

A Sun Accessory?

Can it be this hot? Ok a few months ago I was all about warm but in NYC there is no way that people can enjoy a nice transition, it's either pretty cold, hot or something odd in between. For us, a transition occurs about a day or so. You have a perfect day and then you have the swing of tremendous weather conditions. Right now we are experiencing heat with a cloudy day or heat with the sun. After hanging out with my boyfriend last night he made a suggestion of something that I should post about - the parasol. I thought that it was a decent idea but in the process of writing this now, it's genius!!!



A few weeks ago (another day with my boyfriend and I being out and about), we had the pleasure of sharing our table with a couple. One of the women carried a fan - not the Brookstone kind that's motorized but the one that ladies from long ago would fan themselves with. It made me wish that in my rather large bag of "must carry" items that I would have a fan. At least it creates a great image and it would make me feel a lot better.



So, with the fan being something that I would definately wish to embrace, it stands to reason that a parasol is not only a great accessory but another way of bringing back that old age elegance into something new. Parasols could be the lacy kind that screams the Victorian age OR you could opt for the ones that looks like what they stick in your daiquiris! I opt for the cool paper kind and they can even help in not only keeping the sun off you but with UV protection included - this is worth carrying around. My boyfriend claims that this will be a trend that we will see in NYC (I have read a lot of blogs in other areas of the world that this has been quite popular). I think if anything I could see it popping up in the village. Hopefully, I will be able to be a part of this trend and can share some pics of this!



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So this week (this would be on 07.19.2006), I was walking around on a cloudy day in NYC (although instantly it started becoming sunny and amazing) and my boyfriend and I were in the Village. As I had posted earlier on the original post, he came up with the idea for me to assist in bringing the sun parasol to dominance. Well we walked into this shop and they had sun parasols and fans. I wasn't amazed by the parasols but I thought the fans were too cute. I definately felt like one of those ladies from back in the day - cooling myself off with my ornate fan. Noe my fan (courtesy of my cuddlebear) was only $6 - nominal for the idea of being able to push air around; however, I am on a serious quest to get an AMAZING fan. More and more I am seeing people with them and I would like to get a very stylish one. Either way, I'm loving my fan (not as great as my old Brookstone electrical fan - but way cuter) and if you go to the Village you are bound to find a cheap one that's stylish to hold you over until you meet THE ONE.
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

New Pieces Up On Sun!!!

So this is super exciting. There are some new jewelry pieces that will be available and placed online starting on Sun! In addition, we have limited edition pieces that you will want to have as a part of your collection. Once these pieces are snapped up, they will be gone. A friend of mine just came back from Columbia and she brought me fabulous pieces that I can't wait to put together. Definately make sure to come back here so that you can see for yourself!!

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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com

Another Community for Kimmie ...

I love blogs, everything is at your fingertips because someone is writing about it! As you know, I am one of the contributing writers at Pop Culture Whore NYC. Check out my new article on Brandy! I always write about the fashion end of celebs and never anything mean but definately supporting their look or talking about how they should attempt to enhance it. When you're done with that article, check out other works or simply look at the whole blog - there's tons of good stuff here! I think I will create a series of links that allow you to see the articles that I have written! It may take a bit but it'll be up on the side tool bar soon and you guys can search it out!
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Kimmie
CEO/Designer ~ Kitten Couture
Exec Producer & Hostess ~ Kitten Lounge
http://www.sikara.com