Home Girl Rachel Zoe To FINALLY Do Her Own Line: Warning If You Read This You Might "Die."

I mean, we've seen this coming since she took the sleeve off Karl Lagerfield's Chanel dress and made Armani put a train on Anne Hathaway's Oscar gown... and then made him take it off. Twitter has been blowing up since early this morning with news that the stylist turned reality TV star turned modern day fashion icon will now be designing all on her own.  Will her celeb clientele be sporting her looks? Will there be evening? Will there be fur? Is that even a question??  Zoe tells InStyle, "You will definitely see me in the clothes. Like, you will absolutely see my trademark pieces. I’ll definitely do faux furs and incredible leather jackets and great trousers.” She went on to say, "Subconsciously or consciously…I would say my ultimate dream scenario was to be on the design side.” 

Zoe's personal style has always been the place where haute couture meets boho glam; a look every young girl can rock.  Expect heavy influences from Halston, Missoni and of course Chanel. No clue which stores or online boutiques will be selling the line, which is set to debut in the Fall of 2011, but we can still get our bananas on when Zoe launches her next OVC line on June 28 and with the new season the The Rachel Zoe project, set to debut in early August. 

The CFDA Awards Round Up

Last night fashion's number one players got together to congratulate themselves on being masters of the universe at the Council of Fashion Designers of America 2010 Awards.  The night is for designers, models, editors- people in the game, but surprisingly at a night designated to honor fashion, the gowns were a little yawntastic.  Take a look at some of the looks I loved and looks that made me do a spit take, and not in a "I just saw Robert Pattinson naked" kind of way.

I understand SJP's desire to honor her friend and late designer Alexander McQueen but I don't love this piece.  When McQueen uses his crazy patterns they can easily fall pray to the worst dress list, while his other voluminous shaped creations are widely loved and celebrated.  I wish she would've picked something a little more timeless and a little less Ferngully. 

I don't know whether or not her and Justin Timberlake are on the rocks but I do know that recently she has looked ABSOLUTELY AMAZING and the same holds true for Jessica Biel in this DVF column gown.

Love Jess Stam. Love this Giambattista Valli gown with Fenton/Fallon necklace. She looks so fresh faced and innocent from the neck up... but then... haute.

 Whitney Port's body looked amazing in this David Meister gown, I just wish the fabrication was a little younger and little less golden granny.  If it was a light and airy print I deel like that would've been perfection.

Hillary Rhoda can do no wrong in my book especially in this Rachel Roy.

Dree Hemingway looked casual but chic in this Calvin Klein Collection ensemble.

 HARK THE HERALD ANGEL SINGGGGGGG. I mean what would the night be without Ed Westwick,

 I once had a dream that Alexa Chaung was giving me an interview and she showed me all these pictures of me looking really ugly and fat so I've decided to hate her and its not hard when she looks so dowdy in this Marc Jacobs dress.

 Doutzen Kroes in Michael Kors looks classic and chic. Perfection.

 Not youthful.

 Gwenyth Paltrow was one lucky lady as she arrived on the arm with Lifetime Achievment Honoree Michael Kors, both in Michael Kors.

Rachel Roy was my favorite of the night in her own design.

 Molly Sims was a close second in a short and glittery DVF cocktail dress.

 Battle of the editors! Both Vogue's Tonne Goodman wore Michael Kors and Marie Claire's Nina Garcia wore Michael Kors, but who looks best? You tell me.

 Designer of the Year Nominee Tory Burch wore her own design but I wish she had worn one of her sparkly numbers!

 Icon recipiant Iam and her hubby David Bowe wore a custom Giambattista Valli.  In her acceptance speech she said to Bowe 'move over there are two icons on this couch.'

 Amanda Hearst looked cute in this little yellow number, but was it right for the event? Not so sure.

 Rachel Bilson, you have it all! Amazing style, your a ten and you got your fiance to not only wear Richard Chai but go to a fashion function with Richard Chair.

 Elle's creative director Joe Zee looked cute with Fern Mallis who wore Rachel Roy.

 The night took a reflective turn as they honored the late Alexander McQueen.

 Anna Wintour presented MK with his lifetime achievement award.

Marc Jacobs won Womenswear Designer of the year, which is not a huge surprised and totally deserved. I was so excited that Alexis Bittar took home the accessory designer of the year, he's designs paired with the Joan Collins ads just hit the spot for me.  Whelp, it sounded like an amazeball night! One day...

{Photos NYMAG via The Cut}

Whitney Port and Brian Reyes on Rue La-La Tomorrow

Everyone at my tenement house can't wait to see Kelly Cutrone light a fire under Whitney Port's ass and have her slap a bitch after Olivia Palermo scriptedly skips out on their interview for the Rue La-La/ Elle shoot.  BRILLIANTLY enough the episode premiers the night her's (and designer Brian Reyes') collection on the sale site.  Take a look at the lookbook below.

 I would love this dress! But is it actually going to be on the site? That is the always the question with site like Gilt, Hautelook and Rue La La. Check out the rest of the Whitney Eve collection here! BTW Gilt has been about as exciting as the previews for Letters To Juliet.  With collaborations like this and with Bravo's Launch My Line, Rue La La has it's eye on dethroning the Gilt Goliath. Here's your invite to check it out tomorrow at 11!
http://www.ruelala.com/invite/gkatz02

Jonathan Adler Launching A Line For Seven Jeans

After years of having its loyal customers forgo purchasing the pricey denim line, Seven For All Mankind, at retailers like Bergdorfts and boutiques in favor for T.J. Maxx, Lohemans and Gilt, the brand is revamping its image with the help of the fabulous furniture designer, Jonathan Adler.  This unlikely combo is sure to gain a lot of buzz in both the fashion and interior design world, and quite frankly, I'm sure its great.  I love Jonathan Adler furniture because its not just one thing (except for totally chic). It's classic and all- American, but has flaming foreign influences. Its simple, but stylish. It's modern but vintage.  The transitional line has grown in the past years to include a textile, furniture, decor and gift line, all of which carry the "happy chic" message.  The transition into fashion isn't such a surprise; Adler transitioned into the furniture game by way of pottery when his designs were featured in Bergdorft's and his needlepoint pillows featuring belts, ties and underwear lean towards the atelier side of things.  His designs for the home are fun, frivolous and make me smile, so if he can do the same for clothes, then Mozl Tov my fellow son of David.

When I redid the BF's room, this was on the bed.  Now it's collecting dust above the bookshelf in my room. 

 How can you not love a guy who makes drugs look cute?

It's a funny joke, until its in my bathroom and then its just true.

These needlepoint rugs are great.  We used to sell the complete Adler collection at the company I work for, but they've pulled from all their E-retailers, which is really sad.  You can still get the entire stationary line though, which I love and are totally affordable.  Click here to see what I mean about the entire Jonathan Adler line, you'll kill some valuable work time decorating your next apartment.

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So... what can we expect from this new line for Sevens? WWD reports:

"The limited edition collection is broken down into three themes — Deluxe, Rustic and Pop — with a men’s and women’s look for 

each, giving the line a total of six jeans and six tops. The Deluxe items were designed for a casual beach lifestyle, while the Rustic segment relies on more modern, earthy looks. Pop looks use brighter colors and white contrast for a preppier look. The collection will retail for $90 to $210." 

 Adler expressed excitement about branching out into the apparel world, especially with Seven Jeans, saying "...We all know everyone needs jeans..." These are the only two pictures taken from the collection, due out next month, but we can safety assume the prints with be popping and the denim will be classic.  Jonathan himself is a very chic dresser.  When I met him at a seminar on blogging he was wearing slim dark jeans, driving mocs, a white crisp button down and red v-neck cashmere sweater; in other words, his uniform.  The line will launch May 12 and Adler will host a cocktail party at Seven's Soho store.  After that you can shop any of the denim company's 30 stores. Cannot wait to see it!