We love the Tweets of Andre Leon Tally, the fabulous editor at large of US Vogue…

“Karl Lagerfelds in town, rushing to see him today. Can’t wait to soak up the culture, the wit, the repartee, the news from Paris. Hang High”

“I pulled out my best Chanel cape, by Karl Lagerfeld today, Tiepolo red. Glorious cape. Glorious cape.”

“Andy Warhol took me to the Plaza hotel on a Sunday afternoon in May, 1975 to meet Karl Lagerfeld. I remember it as if it was today.”

“Manolo Blahnik has a fabulous Cleopatra gold thong sandal for spring/summer. Flat but so glamorous. So chic. So timeless. ”

“Go through your day with this beautiful thought: LOVE IS EVERYTHING!”

“OSCAR goop! The set is like cheesy cardboard New Jersey supper club. The opening was an attempt at grand style, actually, dreckitude!”

“Take a close look at the wonderful Prada fall/winter 2010 collection. The luxury of the textured leg, oh the wonder!”

” Trees are my friends. As Voltaire said. One must cultivate one’s garden.”

“Look for cardinals outside your window. It’s a good sign that life will be swell this day”….. Bless!

See ALT in the WSJ video for the trailer for America’s next Top Model here:

Classy: Exceptional Advice for the Extremely Modern Lady (Paperback)… Derek Blasberg

‘If you’ve ever wondered how to climb the social ladder with grace, how to feel confident in every situation, or even how to make a lasting impression (but not the kind that lands you on the latest “Worst Dressed List”)-Derek Blasberg is here, with quotes and secrets from all the socialites so girls everywhere can learn how to have class.
This hilarious handbook will provide everything you need to know about fashion, socializing, dating, and etiquette. With tons of practical tips and tools for learning to flaunt what you’ve got, dozens of specific how-tos, common no-nos, and huge blunders that even smart girls make, this tongue-in-cheek book will train you to be a lady, and not a tramp!
Derek Blasberg has written about the fashion industry, the New York art scene and the international social swirl for publications such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, W, V Magazine, Interview, and Conde Nast’s Style.com.’  Cool !

$11.46 Publisher: Razorbill (April 6, 2010) Amazon.com

The Christmas List

Emilio Pucci (Hardcover) by  Vanessa Friedman

A new fabulous book out in July!
The Pucci story is a modern epic with its roots in renaissance Italy: the brand’s founder, the Marchese Emilio Pucci di Barsento, was an extraordinary, charismatic aristocrat whose lineage extends back to the 14th century. It is a story of evolution: how a family company grew from one tiny store to an international brand with 47 boutiques worldwide (and a presence in 250 more). And finally, it is a tale of innovation: Pucci was one of the first brands to bear a logo, and a pioneer of diversification into interiors, athletic wear and accessories. It introduced free-moving, lightweight fabrics, pop art prints, and a new color palette into womenswear, and constantly pushed fabric and printing technologies.
Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of photographs, drawings, and candid shots from the family archive, this luxurious XL tome captures the breathtaking elegance and drama of this unique brand. Vanessa Friedman’s evocative text places Emilio’s achievements in the context of fashion history, and provides insight into the remarkable Pucci dynasty.
All books are bound into different original Pucci fabrics, so that fashion aficionados can choose between dozens of different covers..Limited and numbered edition of 10.000 copies; each book is bound in an original Pucci fabric, giving a choice of dozens of different cover prints….Divine !

$126.00 Publisher: TASCHEN America Llc (July 1, 2010) from Amazon.com

This week’s FiFi Report may be short but the fashion is long with lots of fabulous cheap but chic to buy!

All week I have been frantically shopping and styling up the style sessions/ work shops at Westfield Parramatta.
So why not share the fabulous behind the scenes snaps of our lovely model Florence (from Priscillas) as we were doing the fitting for today’s show? She looks gorgeous even without hair and makeup standing infront of the office door (Please ignore a few stray tags too).

In the style sessions I work my way through about 11 outfits working with just one model. You can see that I repeat a few pieces in different outfits: that’s so you can see how to wear items two different ways. Talk about cheap but chic !
Absolutely every thing is available right now from Westfield so get shopping:

Don’t worry if you missed today’s shows ( 12MD and 2PM) there is another show tomorrow and Sunday so come down and take a front row seat!
You can book here at westfield.com.au/parramatta/

Love to hear from you so let me know which are your favourites!

1.Sheike black pants $109.95
Sportsgirl sequin stripe tee $59.95
Seduce black velvet military jacket $189.95
Events feather scarf $79.95
Agent 99 from General Pants red stud bag $59.95
Siren from Sheridan Shoes black heels $149.95

2.
Shieke black pants $109.95
Saba sequin gold top $299
Siren caramel suede heels $149.95
Sportsgirl jewel clutch $29.95
Portmans ring $29.95

3.
Saba sequin gold top $299
Just Jeans grey cargo pant $69.95
Aldo grey suede pumps $189.95
Glasson Grey biker jacket $79.99
Cheap Mondays for General Pants grey sunglasses $75
Bluejuice at Seduce gold evening bag $24.95

4.
Just Jeans grey cargo $69.95
Sportsgirl Animal print blouse $129.95
Forever New grey pea coat $129.95
Zu black pony skin platforms $150.00
Saba leather slouch bag $349.00
Sportsgirl grey suede trilby $29.95

5.
Sportsgirl Animal print blouse $129.95
Sheike faux fur black jacket $179.95
Events tube skirt $129
Kumfs quilt bag $99.99
Rubi shoes cat’s eye sunnies $14.95
New Look at Payless patent ankle boots $79.95
Citizen black watch

6.
Events tube skirt $129
Glassons stripe wool long sleeve tee $49.99
Just Jeans grey drape leather jacket $149
Forever New light grey chain tote $59.99
Orbit at Sheriton Shoes buckle ankle boot $189.95
Cheap Mondays at General Pants sunnies $75
Forever new silver cuff (on sale) $15

7.
Glassons grey and black stripe wool long sleeve tee $49.99
Glassons grey denim jeans $59.99
Bluejuice at Seduce tweed jacket $109.95
Mystique at Freelance jeweled heels $179.95
Country Road grey leather bag $249
Prada at OPSM butterfly shape sunglasses $380

8.
Bluejuice at Seduce tweed jacket $109.95
Glassons stripe wool long sleeve tee $49.99
Sportsgirl black velvet skirt $79.95
Forever New cream zip tote $59.99
Seduce gunmetal necklace $59.95
Zu red suede pumps $ 140
Sportsgirl felt flower $12.95

9.
Sportsgirl black velvet skirt $79.95
Glassons gold Lurex stripe knit $49.99
Just Jeans black military leather jacket $199
Rubi black studded ankle boots $49.95
Glassons black stud bag $39.99
Prada from OPSM tortoise shell sunglasses $400

10.
Glassons Lurex stripe knit $49.99
Cotton On black harem pants $39.95
Sheike faux fur coat $179.95 (from outfit 5)
Sportsgirl pearl neckpiece $39.95
Mystique at Freelance Shoes zip shoe boot $149.95
Payless Shoes black stud clutch $39.95

11.
Portmans grey sheath dress $99.95
Forever New assorted necklaces from $39.95
Wittner hot pink satin clutch $69.95
Zu sequin ankle boot $150

12.
Saba navy kaftan dress $279
Wittner jeweled heels $189.95
Sussan silver bangles $24.95
Rubi silver bangle $9.95
Portmans black mesh bag on sale $9.95
Cotton On black sequin Belt $14.95

The two other shows ( all different clothes and another 22 outfits!) will be in The FiFi Report next week!

Lemongrass Beef … adulterated from Donna Hay

Time for some red meat don’t you think?! This is healthy and spicy and oh, so quick. Oh and has barely any calories. So add fried rice to make a meal….

You need for 2 chic fashionistas or for one bloke as an entree or 15 models:

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 lemongrass stalk finely chopped
2 to 3 clove garlic
400g beef mince
3 tablespoons lime juice (Add more if you need)
2 tablespoons caster sugar
3 teaspoons fish sauce
1 small red chilli, chopped
1 baby Cos lettuce (to serve it on)
½ bunch coriander leaves
lime wedges, to serve

• Climb out your new Chloe wedges.
• Slip into your Alexander Wang grey marle track pants.
• Pour a wine or two.
• Chop up the garlic as small as diamonds you can afford.
• Chop up the lemongrass as small as possible: think the size of ‘a’ in Prada.
• Chop up the chilli as small as the u in Gucci.
• Squeeze the limes. They love a hug too.
• Pour another wine.
• Grab the beef mince out of the fridge.
• Pour the oil into a frying pan and get it going high.
• Now toss in the lemongrass, garlic and beef and cook for 5-8 minutes or until browned as your new Hermes cuff.
• Break up any of the meaty lumps with a chic wooden spoon. This will not work on your legs. Sorry.
• Now pour in the lime juice, the sugar, fish sauce and chilli and then cook for another minute or so.
• Don’t over cook or it could go as rubbery as your Jimmy Choo /K mart gumboots.
• Now daintily scoop the mince into each lettuce leaf and accessorise with chic Prada green coriander leaves.
• Serve with cute lime wedges.
• Delicious.
• Tip: Get Mars Bar ice-cream out of fridge for dessert.