Model Runs, Breaks Foot

A helpful FrontBurnervian points us to today’s Page Six item, which describes how Dallas model Erin Wasson broke her foot during shooting of a Justin Timberlake video. Sez in the item that Wasson’s feet were messed up from years and years of wearing stilettos. See, that’s why I don’t wear ‘em.

Jessica Simpson News That, Surprisingly, Doesn’t Involve Tony Romo

Daisy Duke herself is appearing at Stonebriar Centre starting…now 11 AM tomorrow. She’ll be there til 1:00 promoting her new line of handbags. Want to meet her? You’ve got to fork out $75 or more.

Model Ali Michael Gains 5 Pounds, Gets Sent Home

We’ve talked here before about Colleyville gal Ali Michael. Last time, it was about the controversy over her “semi-nude” fashion photos. Now comes this: casting directors for Paris runway shows sent her packing because her legs were “too plump.” I don’t know a whole lot about fashion, but I do know legs. Ali, your gams look great. Keep eating, girl.

RE: Ashley Olsen Visits Dallas

See an unblurred (and smiling) photo of the stylish star in WWD’s report on her visit last week.

A Stroll In Highland Park Village

Want to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend? Join us this Saturday for A Stroll in Highland Park Village, an all-day event celebrating fashion, beauty, home, bridal, cuisine, fabulous giveaways, and more.I will be speaking about spring fashion trends and the new look of Escada at 3 and 3:30, and the iconic shirts of Anne Fontaine at 5 and 5:30.

As Adam previously mentioned, the boys will be at Q Custom Clothier auctioning off shirts they each personally designed (don’t worry, I hear they had a little help). One lucky lady (or man) will win a pair of Jimmy Choo’s and Warron Barron will be holding a champagne toast where a bride-to-be will have a chance to get 10% off (trust me, every little bit counts) their wedding gown purchase. See you there.

Where You Should Be Eight Days From Now (Next Saturday)

Short answer: Highland Park Village. Slightly longer answer: Highland Park Village for a D Magazine marketing event called A Stroll Through Highland Park Village. A longer answer as well as the identity of the handsome gentleman pictured at left and why he’s showing off that new shirt: (after the jump)

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Me, in the New York Times

Well, actually my shoes. While attending New York Fashion Week, many photos were snapped of me in my red shoes when I was chatting with the girls from Passport Panties outside of the tents. One ended up in the New York Times Style section yesterday.

More About Angie Harmon at Fashion Week

Who knew Angie Harmon was still such a headliner? First it was her personal hair wrangler. Now it’s her views on the Writers Guild strike that get her some NY pub. Meanwhile, our own Stephanie Quadri apologizes for not updating her Fashion Week reporting just yet. She lost her wallet and has had to file a police report in order to be allowed on the plane ride back home. Developing.

Rebel Yell Offers New “Dallas” Shirt

I don’t know much about the label Rebel Yell. You can find their stuff in a few stores around town. But I DO know this: when they come out with a new shirt with the word “Dallas” on it, their PR minions are smart enough to send me a picture of a model wearing same (you’ll have to take my word, as the unbuttoned look makes the lettering tough to see in this shot). I’ll take two!

Elizabeth Showers Sale Will Help You With Upcoming Holiday

Most ladies in town have already heard of jewelry designer (and all-around sweet person) Elizabeth Showers, who designs gorgeous vintage-inspired and 18k gold necklaces, bracelets, earrings, etc. Her jewelry is sold at Neiman Marcus Downtown and Forty Five Ten (yep, she’s big time), and lucky for all you guys looking for Valentine’s gifts, she’s having a big sale today and tomorrow. Click here for all the info, and if anyone’s wondering (ahem Certain Someone), I’m looking for a new gold necklace.

Angie Harmon’s Hair Is Doing Okay

Angie is in NYC for Fashion Week, too. (She even hired a hair wrangler.) I’m sure, if given the chance, Stephanie will catch up with her and let us know about it.

Fashion Week ‘08

D Magazine’s Stephanie Quadri is in New York City this week, finding out the latest trends, the biggest buzz, and all other matters fashion-y. How can you find out what she finds out? By checking out D’s fashion page. There, in the upper-right corner, are daily (and more) updates of her travels. See for yourself, if you’re so inclined.

Anatomy of a D Magazine Photo Shoot

If you haven’t yet, you should read Zac Crain’s splendid essay in the February issue of the “print product” about smoking and how cool smoking is and how Zac has tried to quit smoking and how the city used to have a much different attitude toward “Lady Nicotine.” Really good stuff. Again, I’m glad Zac couldn’t gather enough signatures to run for mayor. He’s a good magazine writer man.

Now, here’s a little bonus. Have a look at the photo that opens the story, on the left. In the “print product,” designer David Radabaugh used the picture to satirize an old Newport ad. Here I’ve given it to you straight. That image was just one of three different looks that stylist Mimi Le put together for the photo shoot. The one on the right was an alternate that didn’t make the cut. Jason, the 6-foot-tall landscape designer who is towering over our model, Lindsey? He had to stand on a wooden crate to get into the proper tackling position. In other words, Lindsey = not short herself. And that cigarette? Apparently it had to replaced many times over the course of the hours-long shoot because it repeatedly fell victim to sogginess. Hairstylist Jason Hull? He actually bought a book on ’70s hairstyles in preparation for the shoot, which I found funny. Finally, big ups to photographer Patrick Langlinais, who made the picture-picking decision a tough one.

A Fashionable Affair

We got word from an insider that covergirl/stylist/Texas beauty Erin Wasson, was in town this past weekend celebrating her birthday. Saturday night her parents and friends gathered at Tillman’s Roadhouse, where waiters surprised the supermodel with a special and “hilarious” table dance. The always stylish stunner shopped Victory Park (looks like it’s becoming quite the place to do some celeb-spotting) stores V.O.D., Henry Beguelin, and LFT. Last season she took on a new role as the stylist for Alexander Wang’s show in New York. Word is she will be doing it again this season.

Your Element Party Was Elementarily Fun

Wife and I went to F.I.G. last night for the Your Element party last night, the one that Sarah told you about. The party featured four very talented artists (I had a favorite, but I’m biased since I consider Bob Poe a friend) and benefited The Fashionistas. How was it? Fierce. For more insights, check out the jump (while the DJ revolved it):

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Sales Galore

If you’re like me, you still haven’t exactly stocked up on your winter wardrobe seeing as it hasn’t exactly been winter-weather for more than a week straight. Lucky for us, the sales are in full swing. Stanley Korshak just announced a storewide (including the Shak) sale with final markdowns of 75% off. Gregory’s has marked fall and winter shoes down 40-60%, clothing is up to 70% off, and handbags are 50% off. Kacky & Carl will be holding a 20-40-60 (take 20% off the first item, 40% off the second & 60% off the third) this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Linus Lounge (upstairs from Kacky & Carl) will be offering 50% off select styles. And last, but not least, Barneys has added a few more items to entice us to their 60% off sale. Happy shopping!

Not-So-Super

Did anyone else happen to catch Bravo’s new series “Make Me A Supermodel” last night? Judging from what I saw, no real beauties showed up to the casting in Dallas and we got a bad rap (who was that guy?). Although, it appears that someone named Stephanie B. (lovely name) from Plano (who currently resides in California) made the final cut and will be one of the fourteen finalist competing for $100,000 and a modeling contract with New York Model Management. Niki Taylor (who’s looking a bit awkward to us) and Tyson Beckford host and critique the models but viewers will vote (each week) on who stays and who goes. Personally I don’t think any of them are exactly “supermodel” worthy.

Forty Five Ten Sale

The day after Christmas all Fall/Winter ready-to-wear and shoes will be marked down 60% at one of my favorite local boutiques, Forty Five Ten. Every year my shoe closet gets updated with at least one pair of shoes (think: Moschino, Miu Miu, Marni) from this sale.

Designer Jhane Barnes Headed for DFW

You can hear all sorts of news hanging out in Dick Baker’s Platinum suite at the AAC for a Dallas Stars game. Like, big-deal menswear designer Jhane Barnes is coming to town for a shindig at The Shops at Legacy in Plano. (more…)

Decades come to Dallas

Sarah and I will be heading to Forty Five Ten for the much anticipated December Decadence that benefits Family Place this evening. Willa Ford-Modano and Mike Modano are this year’s Honorary Chair. Cameron Silver, owner of famed LA-based vintage couture store, Decades will be making an appearance along with some of his finest selections (think Yves Saint Laurent, Gucci, Chanel, Pucci, Hermes, and more - a treasure trove for vintage vixens), as well as handbag designer Alexandra Knight, and jewelry designer Nancey Chapman. If you missed out on getting a ticket to tonight’s event, no need to fret, a trunk show of goodies from each will be at the store through tomorrow at 4 P.M.

Good Gay Dallas

I interrupt this post about a swanky e-pub dedicated to trendy and gay Dallas individuals to tell you that Emeril Lagasse’s “Emeril Live!” has been canned by the Food Network. BamBoozled! But back to the matter at hand, Gay List Daily. It’s like a gay version of Daily Candy. Maybe they should have called it Gayly Candy. Who cares. It’s here and it’s a sassy look at Dallas and it is addictive. Especially for an old fag-hag like me. (Can I say that anymore?) Juicy stuff. (Tip of the hat to C.S.)�

Where Tim, Eric, and I Were on Friday

We did what we always do when we have a spare moment or two: We donated our time to charity. Specifically, we spent mid-day Friday at The Women’s Museum as “Sole Men” for Wine, Women, & Shoes. Our job was to mingle with the ladies as they sampled wine and catered goods (we may have sampled same), encouraging them to check out the selection of shoes made by noted Italian shoemaker Angelo Anastasio. As you can see in the video, we did an excellent job — even if we weren’t chosen as stage-worthy Sole Men, like the rump-shaking Chris Heinbaugh. After the mingling, there was an auction and a fashion show, which included Dr. Elba Garcia. A good time was had by all, and Kyle Kearbey captured it on the vid-e-o. Check it out.

Fashion at the Park Calls It a Wrap

Fashion at the Park wrapped up on Sunday with Teens Rock: a runway presentation featuring F!D/Kim Dawson model search winners. I wasn’t there for that show, but I did attend the Neiman Marcus gala on Saturday night at which Tory Burch (who’s currently dating Lance Armstrong — he wasn’t there) made an appearance and Eve performed live in front of 300-plus guests. Tory, best known for her trendy trademark tunics, was sporting a sparkling shift from her resort collection that was previewed by guests at the gala. Eve was also donning a sparkling shift (a definite trend this season) and patent booties by Christian Louboutin. The seated crowd took awhile to warm up to the rapper/pop diva but about three songs into her performance a flock of fashionistas, including Tory Burch, rushed the stage (thank goodness) and soon after socialites and models were front row and even on the stage with the singer (our friends over at the Dallas Morning News Shopping blog got some good shots). If you missed the week’s events but want a peek at what it was all about, check out our video of the Valentino show and some behind-the-scenes action that our online editor Kyle Kearbey captured.