What Is Sexy?

Though fashion week parties have been scaled back this season we know that Victoria's Secret never skimps on sexy. Erin Lucas from MTV's The City attended the What Is Sexy? party at the Bowery Hotel in some very sexy Jessica Kagan Cushman jewelry. Check out Jessica's new resin skull necklace and zodiac cuffs.

Killer Combination

Designer Shawn Kearney described his Fall 09 Cynthia Steffe collection as “uptown chic meets downtown cool." A killer combination as far as we're concerned. Kearney did not disappoint mixing bold silk prints, cozy mohair sweaters and modern leather separates with ruched details and studded gloves that gave the collection an overall edgier feel. Check out what's coming soon to Ravinstyle, sneak preview Cynthia Steffe Spring 09.

In Her Shoes

So- last night we got to peek at Rebecca Minkoff's fall 2009 collection of handbags and the full collection of apparel she's designed with stylist (and friend) Ilaria Urbinati. The collection is fantastic- sexy teetering on tough , rockabilly tinged with western, all with a very modern spin. Gorgeous makeup- rich coral lips, matte eyeliner and pale skin created a dramatic backdrop for the high waisted leather skinny pants, suspender skirts with intriguing plackets and zippers and panels (a throwback to RM's clothing designs from way back- how we hooked up with her in the first place! more on that shortly) and bursts of color in delicate dresses with tiered ruffle details balanced out the masculine/feminine edges of the clothes. The details were very polished- right down to the models wearing pairs of shoes from Minkoff's own vintage collection, along with some vintage Bally jazz shoes that were to die for. Absinthe cocktails in creamy hues flowed freely, and tunes from Bob Dylan to Johnny Cash, with some Ryan Adams for good measure set the tone for appreciating the clothes, the bags, the crowd- all cool, all hip. All very New York. Who needs a tent?

Think Warm Thoughts

Here are some pics from a Spring Market event we just held in our studio- lush tie dyes on naked leather from Cammie Hill, and glints of gold with watery semi precious stones from Danielle Gibson. Beachy and beautiful, they're things to keep in mind while you slush around in your Hunter boots and think warm thoughts. Spring will be here soon- and you will look fabulous!

Lip Service

So- we know you don't think of Ravinstyle as a beauty site, but we are excited to announce that we've added a delectable lip gloss line called Armour Beauty to our mix. We're beauty junkies at heart- and these slick glosses with yummy moisturizers like shea butter and avocado oil are the perfect thing for keeping winter lips pucker-ready. Co-creator Theo Kogan (lead singer of the Lunachicks, who KNOWS her red lips!) wanted a resource of long-lasting color for perfomances- you may not be a rock star, but you can appreciate that, can't you?

That's Our Girl!

Ok- it's Monday, which means there's a new episode of The City on MTV tonight! We're super excited because our dear friend, Erin Lucas, is one of the stars- she's showing Whitney her way around NYC, and looking incredibly stylish as she does. We've outfitted her in some stellar looks from Ravinstyle- keep your eyes peeled for Secrets of Charm frocks, Echo driving gloves, and Jessica Grindstaff's prize pins! You might recognize her as a Ravinstyle face from not too long ago- now she's a star!

Style Resolutions

Happy New Year! We're back in the saddle, gearing up for a new season (we know it's really still winter, but one of the delicious things about fashion is that we're always thinking a season ahead. Hey- bikinis! )
So while you're cozying up to all your cold-weather treats, we're happy to tell you that our biggest resolution for 2009 is to hit the ground running with the hottest pieces from the freshest new collections- we are committed to editing the best of the best for you, helping you understand where your fashion dollars will pack the most stylish punch (we know it's not easy right about now- but if you're going to spend, we'll show you the smartest way to do it).
What's on the horizon? Incredible pieces from Catherine Holstein (that yellow skirt!), Daughters of the Revolution, Kimberly Ovitz, Leyendecker, and much, much more. We'd love to know what you've seen for spring that you can't wait for- shoot us an email at info@ravinstyle.com & let us know what you're lusting after. And in the meantime- there's tons of fantastic steals for the long chilly months ahead. Markdowns galore can be found in our sale section . Happy Shopping!