xoxoReese

Hungry for fashion? Uh, yeah, you could say that.

Those of us living in downtown Salt Lake City have been starved for style for some time now. But not for long. Today, the new City Creek Center opens, including the swanky new Nordstrom.

I got a sneak peek inside the City Creek Nordys during Tuesday night’s Grand Opening Gala, and the new digs did not disappoint. Highlights of the store include Gucci accessories and apparel boutiques, Balenciaga handbags (aka my new best friends–I will be visiting them on a weekly basis), and designer collections by Alexander Wang, Alice + Olivia (you already now I’m a fan), Burberry Prosum, Jason Wu, and more.

At last! Downtown shopping that’s actually downtown. Welcome back to the neighborhood, Nordys–you’ve been missed.

p.s. Love Ruben Toledo’s illustrations for Nordstrom (like the one above).

I have an obsession with motorcycle  jackets and vests. (See previous KARL post for proof.) I didn’t think the classic leather biker jacket could get much cooler, but this neon pink biker jacket by Christopher Kane (my current designer crush) takes the standard model to a whole new level of badass.

A little bit rock star, a little bit rebel, a little bit Parisian chic, it’s tough and pretty. And I so want it.

{via InStyle.com}

Sure, the Super Bowl is tomorrow, but the real reason I’m excited for Sunday? It’s the day Jason Wu for Target officially hits stores, and I want to be smack-dab in the middle of that fashion action.

If I wake up early enough (note to self: set alarm clock!), I’m hoping to score the Jason Wu for Target black pleated skirt, navy floral skirt + sleeveless top with sheer panel, poplin dress in navy, and flared dress in cream.

Looks from Jason Wu for Target

Yes, Jason Wu for Target Sunday is sure to be no less exciting–or dramatic–than the big game. A few competitive shoppers may even tackle each other over the last remaining Jason Wu blouse…

{Images via Target.com}

Yesterday, Karl Lagerfeld launched KARL at etailer NET-A-PORTER.COM, and the collection is Karltastic.

Looks from the KARL collection at NET-A-PORTER.com

The downtown chic collection includes removable collars, leather jackets, biker vests, sequined shorts, metallic sandals, and, in true Lagerfeld fashion (pun intended), fingerless leather gloves. It’s everything you’d expect from the king of couture but at approachable off-the-rack prices. So many fabulous pieces, so few pennies to spend…

Column 1: Jeren French terry and PVC pullover, Sachi pleated faux leather skirt, metallic leather wedge sandal, sequined poplin collar; Column 2: Judit profile-print racer-back jersey tank, silver-sprayed skinny jeans; Column 3: Ossie two-tone-leather biker vest, printed canvas shopper

Adios paycheck! Surely I can live on nothing but Top Ramen and tuna fish for a few weeks, right?

{All images via Net-A-Porter.com}

I’d pair a patterned sweater vest with a plaid blazer and a pocket square…

I’d wear red leather driving gloves and carry a Goyard man-purse, er, satchel…

And I’d dress up my scruffy salt-and-pepper beard with a sharp, gray and white double-breasted blazer…

{Images: Tommy Ton via Style.com}

Stella McCartney showed her Fall 2011 Ready-to-Wear Collection on the catwalk yesterday at Paris Fashion Week. I can’t get enough her black and white polka dot frocks. Equal parts sweet, silly and sexy, there are plenty of circles to love.

via Style.com

Throw in a dalmatian (a cute fireman couldn’t hurt either) and you’re ready for a serious strut around the block.

xoxo, Reese

I’m feeling a Tribal Fever coming on. (Not to be confused with a Jungle Fever…though I’ve rarely met a leopard print I didn’t like.) Maybe it’s because I’m craving sunny skies, hot temps and an exotic adventure.

Alas, it’s only February and still chilly and gray in my neck of the woods, so these fab tribal finds will have to tide me over until I can slap on some sunscreen and hop on a plane…fashion to the rescue!

Images via Bergdorf Goodman