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Fashionable Guests at the Charlotte Russe Launch Event Fall 2009

Ok, so this is the LAST Charlotte Russe post, I promise, just had to share a couple pics of the stylish guests, the VIPs and the food (why must everything at NYC parties be miniature? Soon they'll be serving individual grains of rice and these model types still won't touch it, lol).

It's my understanding that designer Marcella Lindeberg, creative director at Paris68 and designer for William Rast (J. Timberlake's line), will be heading up the People's Liberation for Charlotte Russe collection.


Eric Daman, costume designer for "Gossip Girl" and Charlotte Russe stylist


Ali Lohn (Lindsay's younger sister) was in attendance along with her mother, Dina. Ali was kind enough to let me photograph her in a People's Liberation tank and Charlotte Russe watercolor-print skirt that I featured recently in this post.


Stephanie Pratt ("The Hills")


Charlotte Russe Launch Event Fall 2009 - Romantic Collections

Here are the photographs I took of the "Romantic" collections at the Charlotte Russe Launch Event - Fall 2009 last night in NYC. Stylists merged elements from the lookbook referred to as "Heirloom," "Oh So Chic" and "Desire," each marked by feminine details with a nostalgic nod to the past. Some of the looks have a roaring '20s flapper feel to them that I just love. The Chanel-inspired tweed jacket is a must-have, and don't miss the Jimmy Choo-inspired cutout booties (I was hoping someone would do those on the cheap!).






Left: The "Desire" collection embodies Baroque romance with lace, fur, feather & ribbon details, jet beads, goddess draping and back interest. Right: The "Oh So Chic" collection captures the Uptown girl spirit with satin fabrications, rompers, sequins & studs, cutouts and stone embellishments.







The "Heirloom" collection embodies ladylike-style with cardigans & couture-inspired jackets, tweed & boucle, peacock, mesh & crochet details, vintage cheetah prints, and pretty pearls.









Skirt, available 8/10, $22.99; Satin handbag, available 8/14, $19.99; Pearl bracelet, available 8/11, $6.00















I noticed these are knock-offs of Jimmy Choos Cutout shoe booties, orig. $950 at Bergdorf Goodman.









These shoes are listed in the lookbook under kitson for Charlotte Russe (more on that later) but appeared in the "Heirloom" model exhibit (sorry but I don't know the industry speak, haha). Available 8/6, $34.99








Charlotte Russe Launch Event Fall 2009 - Buckingham Collection

Fast-fashion favorite Charlotte Russe unveiled fashions from their upcoming Fall 2009 collections last night at a launch event in New York. Here, highlights from the "Buckingham Collection," an unapologetic take on Brit punk. I've filled in product details where available. Not my style but there are a couple pieces I could work with, like the plaid pencil skirt. What do you think?





Models showcase the "Buckingham" collection, a Brit punk/Union Jack-inspired line featuring black leather & lace, contemporary tartan & plaid and military details.







Plaid Mary Jane pumps, available 9/1, $24.99







An adorable, Chanel-inspired purse (price unkown)









Ruffle sleeve chiffon top, available 9/7, $19.99; Plaid pencil skirt, available 8/24, $24.99









Peep-toe booties, available 9/24, $39.99