Boozin and partying...

Oh say oh say oh say oh say oh say oh say by Erika45 - Fav Rockstar Contest! featuring Alexander Wang

The Men Have It!: 2009 CFDA Awards

Usually, when I review an event, I find my-self taken by all the beautiful outfits the fabulous women in attendance have concocted; fascinated by shoes, bags, jewels, and furs. That preoccupation often leaves the men, flying staggeringly below the radar. But this year's CFDA event proved, once again, that there is a first time for everything. 

While I can't begin to understand the pressure that dressing for CFDA awards brings, I was colossally disappointed with the frocks, New York's finest dawned. I was however, delighted to find that the gentlemen pulled up the slack. They were dapper, quirky, tailored, and even amusing! So much so, that they swept my favorites list, crushing the opposite sex's competition. 

Congratulations men! To my ladies: There's always next year. 

Accessory Designers of the Year Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough of Proenza Schouler.

Agyness Deyn.

Zoe Saldana, in Calvin Klein Collection, with Francisco Costa.

Taylor Lautner, in Calvin Klein Collection.

Ashkey Olsen. 

Lydia Hearst, in Marc Bouwer.

Vera Wang, in her own design.

Rachel Roy, in her own design and jewelry by Kimberly McDonald,

 with Bergdorf Goodman's Roopal Patel, in Jason Wu.

Rogan Gregory with Style.com's Dirk Standen.

Arlenis Sosa, in Emanuel Ungaro, with Esteban Cortazar.

Jeff Halmos and Sam Shipley.

Andrew Bolton and Christian Cota

Photos from style.com. Taken by Sherly Rabbani and Josephine Solimene

I'm hosting a Favorite Rockstar contest on Polyvore inspired specifically by this set. Lately, I've rekindled my middle school romance with Rock music and have thus been consumed by it. So, this set is too rock music, The Clash, and junior high! Enjoy!

Its Always Tease, Tease, Tease, You're Happy When I'm On My Knees by Erika45 - Fav Rockstar Contest! featuring Balmain

And if you wan to enter the contest, you can find it in my East Coast Swagger Group!

Saturday: This outfit was Sugar and Spice and everything nice. A black motorcycle jacket and gloves makes this tuff and sexy. I generally try not to be too pretty. I felt like a divine mix of Marilyn Monroe and Joan Jett! I hope you enjoy!

Sunday: I'm Not Trying To Pressure You, Just Can't Stop Thinking About You, You Ain't Even Really Gotta Be My Girlfriend by Erika45 - Vintage Contest! featuring Prada sunglasses

*Luna* from Polyvore is hosting a Rockstar denim challenge, and it inspired me. I wanted to rock with my **** out; but not in the leather jacket and studded bel, blue mohawk, conventional fashion. So I decided to go more Woodstock than Lollapalooza, and ended up in 1971. Minus the traditional edge, I still think it's pretty rockin! I fell in love with Led Zeppelin, all over again. 

Wednesday: I Can't Quit You Babe, by Erika45 - Join my blog! :) featuring RVCA

Oxfords and Agyness Deyn. Trying to capture that quirky style.

Fashion Icon Contest: Eruca Group by Erika45 - Lagarconne Contest! featuring RVCA

Grunge and pop.

Monday: Can't Find A Better Man, She,,, by Erika45 - Lagarconne Contest! featuring Miss Selfridge

New Fave Obsession!

My current style fixation is 1990s, Seattle coffee shop Grunge. With that preoccupation comes hours of listening to  Nirvana and Hole, while I peruse every source ever committed to page or screen in relation this les affairs sub-culture. So during one of my obsessive sessions, I found a new inspiration to revere. Alice Dellal is a twenty-one year old Brazilian model with style that has cult classic written all over it. With torn stockings, weathered leather, and destroyed denim, Alice is keeping Grunge alive. Trashy dress never looked so good. 

Saturday: French, sweet, and simple.

Saturday: We All Know, Friends May Come and They May Go, But Through The Years I Know, I Will Stay by Erika45 - Twilight Contest! featuring Gucci bags