Valentines Day: Do You Love You?

Since love is in the air with Valentines Day right around the corner, I thought this would be a perfect chance to talk about self-love.

That's right - self-love. And I'm not talking about the physical kind (although that is wonderful all in itself), I'm talking about loving yourself for who you are.

Why am I talking about this here? Because sometimes fashion brings up insecurity and doubts, when it should be inspiring us to bring more beauty into the world. Instead we see women who we perceive are thinner, better, richer, MORE than we are, and it is often times a reason why many turn away from fashion altogether. However, I'm proposing that we look at it differently - that we learn to love ourselves and use fashion as a way to express that love.

And in that spirit, I'm teaming up with Madly in Love with ME "Share the Love" campaign and Self Love Day on February 13. I'm posting my Self-Love Manifesta, and I'm hoping that you will share with me your manifesta too. In addition, I will be holding a contest that you can enter and win a gorgeous ME heart token necklace:

 

To enter the contest, simply download the ME-Love kit and leave me a comment telling me about the self-love dare or self-love vow (both are in the kit) you took and why.

In the meantime, here is my personal manifesta for Self Love Day:

I will respect, honor, and admire the woman I have worked hard to become and that which is still to be. I will not engage in self-defeating competition, self-loathing, or any form of self-hatred. I honor my mind, my body, and my spirit and joyously accept and love every part of me, even that which is not perfect.

Now, tell me yours.

Style360 Returns to Fashion Week This February

Style360 has been a fixture at the September shows in New York, but this is their first appearance at the Fall/Winter collections in February. They have always given designers an alternate location to showcase their talent, and the end result is an amazing fashion show experience.

This season, they have some fresh faces to add to their already impressive lineup. Here is the schedule:

Saturday, February 13

• Joonbug.com hosts a party with the cast of Ugly Betty with performances by Fabolous, Pras Michel, Josh Madden & Charles Hamilton.

Monday, February 15

• debut of the bebe-Kardashians collection as well as a party to launch their new SoHo boutique

Tuesday, February 16

• bebe Kardashians Fall Collection 
• Walter Fall Collection
• Clandestine Industries by Pete Wentz Fall show with music by DJ Skeet Skeet and performances by Bad Rabbits and Chiddy Bang
• Clandestine Industries by Pete Wentz afterparty at Andaz Wall Street

Wednesday, February 17

• Emu Fall Fashion Collection
• Project Runway alum Malan Breton Fall Collection

What Is She Doing?

Do you sometimes wonder if you're just missing the point of high fashion spreads? I feel that way often.

Check out RidiculousPoses.com for lots more.

Pink is Speaking My Language With this Outfit

Does anyone know who she is wearing? I just love the high waisted pencil skirt with the matchy-matchy pleat/shirt combo. I would wear this all the time.

Naomi Campbell's Fashion for Relief - Haiti, NYC 2010 Fashion Show

"Naomi Campbell's Fashion for Relief" is back at New York Fashion Week, and will be front and center on February 12, 2010. 100% of the funds raised at this year's event will go towards CARE to raise funds to rebuild Haiti's healthcare system for mothers and babies. 

The event will be hosted by Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, and all fashions will be auctioned online at Net-a-Portier. American Express cardholders will be able to purchase tickets February 5 at Ticketmaster for $100 and $150. 

Naomi Campbell says, "I am deeply saddened by the recent tragedy in Haiti. So many have been killed and severely affected by the earthquake - women and children in particular are most vulnerable in disasters. Fashion is universal, personal and touches everyone. Our aim is to use this season's catwalk shows in New York to reach people and help raise crucial funds to help save the lives of women and children."

Dita Von Teese Designs Sleep Mask for Moschino

Ms. Von Teese partnered with Moschino to create a beautiful pink silk and satin sleep mask, complete with rhinestones and ruffles. While the mask may cost $130, you will sleep easier knowing that 30% of the proceeds benefits amfAR, an organization that focuses on AIDS/HIV research and prevention.

And did I mention how cute it was? It's Dita Von Teese, so obvs.

Kate Moss for Longchamp Launches in February

Accompanied by the Cassegrain family, owners of the famous French house, Kate unveiled her signature collection which will be at Bloomingdales in NYC as well as Longchamp boutiques on February 11th. 

Over 700 people attended the party, including Audrey Marnay, Clotilde Courau, Les Plasticines, Giambattista Valli, Loulou de la Falaise, Carine Roitfeld, Maryna Linchuk, Frida Gustavsson, Joan Smalls, Jean-Marc Barr, Anna Cleveland, Jose Garcia, Lauren Santo Domingo, Hamish Bowles, Giovanna Battaglia, Vahina Giocante, Delphine Chaneac, Olivia Bonamy, Helmut Fritz, Sara Forestier, Claire Nebout, Sarah Lelouch and Stephane Freiss.

Kate has been the face of the Longchamp for quite some time, but this will be the first collaboration between the top model and the fashion house.