the other kate

by Karen Blanchard
30 July 2009
Rad by Rad Hourani – The collection (Source: Jak & Jill)
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LOVE HER!! Elizabeth Ammerman. The hair, the clothes, everything.

I’m determined to find an earring equivalent. Any suggestions?

Her Gareth Pugh boots….

Another favourite dresser. Beautiful face and jet black hair and kohl rimmed eyes.
Her Givenchy boots….
My stylist friend Tay Trong with Kate Lanphear, Elle Magazine Editor…
The zipper pull bracelet that he made and gave to her…. She LOVED IT!
Kate and me (Good God – I look like something the cat dragged in)…
Kate with the same woman from earlier…
The famous Christopher Kane gorilla print. Now available in a T shirt…
I can’t get enough of stacked arm jewellery….
Shredded DIY Tshirt…..
Sonny Groo. Editor in Chief of Myrkomag….(a regular on Jak & Jill)
Me: American Apparel one shoulder dress. Emma Cook Boots. Alexander Wang Brenda Bag.
Sorry for not posting yesterday. After rushing home I had exactly 15 minutes to change, slap on make up (which slid off my face within hours anyway so why did I even bother), and head to the Soho Grand Hotel for a fashion industry event showcasing the latest collection for Rad by Rad Hourani.
The clothes felt similar to the overall direction so many designers are taking; deconstructed, industrial, androgynous, slashed features.
I was in full blogger mode, snapping pictures with the Nikon (I took the pictures this time for a change). I met up with my friend Tay Trong, a fashion stylist, who chatted with Kate Lanphear, the style icon Editor of Elle magazine herself. She looks even more stunning in person and is super sweet to talk to. Tay gave her his bracelet which she adored (when leaving she sought us out to personally repeat how much she loved it).
Rock it out Kate. It’s screams you.
Category: Street Style

33 comments

  1. Elle says:

    the rad black and white boots are ACNE!

  2. Jasmine says:

    the boots are gareth pugh
    =]

  4. Anonymous says:

    The boots are gareth pugh and the gorilla shirt is christopher kane

  5. Marisa says:

    I think that gorilla shirt is Christopher Kane and not Alexander Wang right? I love the jacket the girl is wearing in the first picture, second from the right 🙂

  6. caylee says:

    such an amazing post.
    kate lanphear is my absolute favorite and it’s so awesome you got to meet her!
    the rad hourani collection looks incredible from the looks of that first picture, and i too am loving the two girls in all black. so so good.

  7. Allie says:

    Can we trade lives, just for a week? 🙂

  9. Pinky says:

    The ear cuff should be a fairly easy DYI…I trust that you out of all people can handle it =)

    The gorilla shirt is reminiscent of Christopher Kane…I have a such love/hate relationship with the print, but I would def wear it given the chance.

  10. Nina (Femme Rationale) says:

    NICE meeting kate lanphear. she’s gorgeous and her style is always en pointe. loooove herrrr

  11. Karen says:

    OMG wtf was i thinking in calling THE MOST FAMOUS animal print Wang? LOL!!! Jesus I need a drink or something.

    It’s corrected.

  12. william says:

    I’ve seen that girl with the Givenchy boots before in the subway – she’s like a shorter Irina Lazareanu. Always looks amazing, I’m so curious who she is.

  13. Linda Love says:

    “i look like something the cat dragged in”, well definitely not, but this will be a good quote when i take my first look in the bathroom mirror tomorrow morning. ohhkay, i look like something the cat dragged in. btw it´s nice having discovered your blog

  15. Eternal*Voyageur @ Venusian*Glow says:

    Oh wait, it IS DIY !
    She writes about it here:
    http://obsessivewardrobechangedisorder.blogspot.com/2009/06/armor-pris-ko-and-gareth.html

    “I immediately went home and fashioned an earring that was a foot long of chains. I added hair because I had some leftover weave from a photo shoot (randomly, and luckily) and I wore it this way for a week or so. Only recently did I realize that by wrapping it around my ear I could eliminate the pain of getting it caught on things and not realizing it.

  16. Karen says:

    Thanks Eternal ; )

    Straight hair may show it off a bit easier but the best is to have the hair off your face really to really make it the statement – know what I mean?

  18. noirohio vintage says:

    amazing post!! What stylish people… I just posted about elizabeth & her Pugh’s!!
    xo

  19. Diana says:

    🙂 You go girl!

  20. Tay says:

    That first pic of Elizabeth is fierce on so many levels!

    Thank you for coming with me and being such a good photographer!

    I will see you again at the Bryant Park tents.

  21. Sarah K. says:

    Damn, Kate Lanphear?! This looks amazing, and I love all of the clothes!

  22. Anonymous says:

    but you always look like something the cat dragged in-and desperate too.

  23. bri. says:

    seriously need that earring. my life will not go on without it.

    T H A N K S for the inspiration today.

    BRI’S DESIGN LOVE FEST

  26. tina_mbc says:

    I remembered her name from looking at Elle editorials…
    Stylish woman!

    xxx

  27. Karen says:

    Thanks guys! I couldn’t believe I got to meet her.

    A very unexpected highlight for us.

    One of the nicest people to talk to as well. Really REALLY nice.

  28. The Blendeds says:

    Wow. You met THE Lanphear!! Wow.

    Love the girl with the black hair and the cool clothes!

    About the earring…looks totally like you could diy it. If not you could most likely email the glamourai blogger ask her to do it for a small fee. Looks like something she could make.

    Great party, stylish people, cool clothes, and fantastic pics.

    Who knew YOU were such a photog!!

    X to the O!!

  29. Karen says:

    The Blendeds – yea I’ll figure out how to DIY that earring.

    The chick with the dark hair and eyes is probably my fave of the night, followed by the Elizabeth.

    It helps having a good camera ; ))

  30. Krystal says:

    i was suppose to be at that! im back in california, and now it makes me sadder that i missed it because i could have chatted with you!

  31. ED says:

    Those black/white heels are amazing…

  32. Meg and Komie says:

    So glad we stumbled across your blog =)

    Kate = awesomeness!!! You got to meet her, *we die*

    As for the earring, checkout the collabo between Han Cholo and Lovemade. They have a ear piece/earring that you will love. We have pixs of it on our blog under Han Cholo…

    xo

  33. Anonymous says:

    can i buuy the 2 tone gareth pugh booties? my email is [email protected] pleas let me know

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