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Hello, fashion friends!

Set your radars on style because this Wednesday, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week officially begins in NYC. This time, for the first time, I will actually have a legitimate pass inside the tents, so keep your purty eyes tuned to PinkMemo, where I’ll be brilliantly ruminating about fall’s runways.

I’ve already been to see some pre-week events that you can read all about tomorrow.

Sing with me, people – ding dong ding – it’s the most wonderful time of the year!

See you online!

kk

PS – if there are any fashion stylists out there who don’t mind working pro-bono; I could use some help.

Hey kids! It’s finally judgment day (well, alright. It was yesterday, but out of respect for MLK, I refrained).

I’ve had a few things to say on the matter of this year’s Golden Globes, many of which, you can find on PinkMemo by simply clicking here.

The other thing is this:

VICTORIOUS! See?!? Excessive drinking – and a roofie or four – always equals success.

[Image: Golden Globe winner The Hangover stars Justin Bartha, Heather Graham, my future husband, and Mike Tyson]

Vintage wares smell like grandma? Mad Men‘s costumer designer Janie Bryant has a boozy trick to help.

Mix one part vodka (delicious!) to two parts water and spray all over your new old piece to remove musty odors.

Feel free to double this recipe. Half for your new tweed jacket, half for you!

[Via my new favorite, Valet]

Ladies and Gentleman: I give you the unemployed person’s Christmas tree, where one stir-crazy, laid-off worker has enough time on their hands to craft 70 paper flowers and adorn them, oh-so-Lagerfeld-like, on a premium balsam beauty. Depending on HGTV’s show schedule today, I may not be finished.

Inspired by the Chanel Haute Couture runway…

Executed a little less on the “couture” part. But look at this craftsman work, would you!?

Were I a better photographer or Photoshop master, you’d be swooning.

Have a fabulous Christmas and may your holidays be haute.

xxx, kk

Here’s some happy holiday news! Simon Doonan will be decorating the White House for Christmas.

One can only hope he holds no restraint – and that he actually has an official invitation inside.

Making your holiday shopping lists? Be sure to check out my gift guide before you head out.

I found the most delightful things I can’t afford!

For the Style Pioneer

For the Woodsy Gentleman

For the Teeny Trendster

For the Discriminating Traveler

For Your Furry Friends

And Fabulous Finds for Under $100 (now, that’s my kind of category).

Shop on, my friends. Shop on!

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[Image via French Vogue]

Just when you got comfortable in your short shorts, fashion goes even more extreme.

I don’t even want to wear a bathing suit to the beach, let alone to a party. There goes eating lunch.

[image by Patrick McMullan]

He just needs a few bones (to the tune of around $50 million), and then Tom Ford can launch his [insert fanfare here]…

…womenswear line!

If there was ever a charitable cause, this is it. Reach deep into your pockets, people, and send him a check. It could happen as soon as fall 2010; I’ll possibly be naked until then.

Hey leather lovers!

Tune into the 8am hour of the CBS Early Show for tips on how you can wear the best of leather this fall.

I might even personally show you…

UPDATE! “Breaking news” has bumped the segment to next week. What’s news when there’s leather to talk about!??!