Runway To Retail: Material Possessions

Are you looking for your home to be as stylish as your wardrobe this season? Spruce up your décor with fall’s hottest looks at Material Possessions. Be eccentric with all new cool English fashions. Accentuate your living space with equestrian style, pretty plaids, and even fall florals.

Flaunt the Pulvermacher bathroom set for an equestrian chic look. Neutral tones and deep lines in each piece will allow your bathroom to emulate the new equestrian styled Carolina Herrera riding outfits.

Carolina Herrera gets equestrian-inspired

Pulvermacher Wild Horses Perfume Tray ($175)

Be inspired by Ralph Lauren’s classic plaid looks for this fall by taking inspiration from the stunning RL plaid jacket and skirt and turn your dull sink into a plaid delight with adorable Scottish-terrier shaped soaps by Dianna Rose. The soap’s plaid box resembles these RL pieces to a tee and is enough to add British charm to any powder room. Yigal Azrouël's classic plaid translates perfectly to BH’s adorable Western Check and Sport Coat Brown Napkins. Material Possessions offers a variety of items that will add the perfect trendy touch to every room in your home.

Yigal Azrouël is mad for plaid
Western Check and Sport Coat Brown Napkins ($24-25)

You can even try floral themed dinnerware to stir a little Roberto Cavalli fashion into your meals, or go for a green environmentally-friendly look with stone placemats. A variety of superior home goods can be found that will all waft your home with a breath of fresh air without ever having to dread overhauling existing paint or furnishings.

Roberto Cavalli stops to smell the flowers

Pulvermacher Verona Oval Tray ($327)

So remember to check out Material Possessions in Chicago, Winnetka, or at www.materialpossessions.com to coincide with your fall wardrobe shopping.
-Jackie Medler

Front Row at Fashion at the Park in Dallas

Finally, a fashion show where you don't have to be a 'somebody' to get front row seats!

On October 10 – 16, NorthPark Center's annual Fashion at the Park in Dallas, Texas will have over 600 seats available to all you fashionistas out there who have always wanted to attend.

The annual event will be headlined by a Roberto Cavalli fashion show and Cavalli plans on making a special appearance as well. Other shows include Barneys New York featuring Rodarte; CH Carolina Herrera; Oscar de la Renta; Valentino; Neiman Marcus featuring an appearance by Marc Bouwer; Miss Sixty; Ed Hardy; Dillard's; Macy's; Ted Baker; Bebe; Diesel and Pinto Ranch.

Also to celebrate five years of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund there will be a runway show and appearances by Thakoon Panichgul, Peter Som, and Marchesa's Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig.

But wait, it gets better! Unlike any of the other fashion weeks, if you attend the fashion shows you'll be able to purchase what you saw on the runway! We imagine it will cost you a pretty penny, but still an opportunity of a lifetime!

Tickets go on sale to the public on August 18 at www.northparkcenter.com.
-Katherine Mingey