Am New York : Bringing All-American Glamour Back

 

This week, I shot the cover photo for my upcoming book — “I Can Make You Hot” — which St. Martin’s Press  is releasing in spring 2012.

For me, being “hot” is having confidence and taking leaps of faith without regret. For the St. Martin’s art director, Ervin Serrano, inspiration came from some photos taken by Seth Sabal, which evoke the new all-American girl: great hair, great smile, fresh feeling, and an easy and relaxed look.

All this book-cover image talk got me thinking about bringing the idea of the iconic all-American ’70s “Breck Girl” (of shampoo-commercial fame), back to the streets of New York in a modern way.

Some of my favorite pieces for reinventing the “Breck Girl”: H&M sequin styles, a fedora by Theory, Rogan’s Svelte Skinny Jeans, Prada oxford loafers, ’40s-inspired sapphire-blue silk blouses from Calypso St. Barth, and or red patent Repetto ballet flats (which my ex-husband got for me on his trip to Paris – so thoughtful!).

When wearing these styles, fashion lovers, make sure you always channel cool .

KKB Fashion Week Giveaway

WIN this “Radio Head” Leather Bracelet from the Kelly by Kelly Killoren Bensimon Collection .

 

Choose which of Kelly’s Fashion Week outfits was your favorite, and post the designer name which is  below the each  image,  as your answer on her Facebook Page. The automated random winner will win the “Nail Head” Leather Bracelet from Kelly’s jewelry collection. Good Luck!

Photo by Steve Eichner

Outfit by : JILL STUART

 

Photo by Jason Kempin Getty Images

Outfit by : ALICE + OLIVIA

 

Photo by Jason Kempi Getty Images

Outfit by : J.CREW

 

Photo by Bauer Griffin

Outfit by : OPENING CEREMONY

 

Photo by Paul Zimmerman Getty Images

Outfit by : THEORY

My Fashion List Of Episode 1

1.  Black Dress Azzedine Alaia

2.  Beige Chiffon Dress Zac Posen

3. Beige Trench- Theory, Black Shiny Leggings- Skweeze Couture , Black Long Sleeve Scoop Neck- JCrew, Air King Stainless Watch- Rolex, Evil  Eye Wrap Bracelet, Red and Gold Knot Bracelet- Masion 24, Necklaces and Pinky Ring- Helen Ficalora

4. Blue Button Down- Gap,  Red and Gold Knot Bracelet- Masion 24, Necklaces and Pinky Ring- Helen Ficalora

5. Green Shirt- Geminola, Black Blazer- Rogan, Red and Gold Knot Bracelet- Masion 24, Necklaces and Pinky Ring- Helen Ficalora

6. Navy and Purple “Kisses” Dress- Jill Stuart,  Hot Pink- Manolo Blahnik

7. White Eyelet Buttondown- BCBG, Red and Gold Knot Bracelet- Masion 24 , Necklaces and Pinky Ring- Helen Ficalora

“Shorts” Are The New Mini

Shorts make any pair of legs look great ! Two days in a row I was caught in the “SHORTS” act. Go for a run, shower with baby oil and get those legs out in the sun.

Happy summer, legs!

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