Summer Reading

Finals are almost over (4 down, 1 to go!), and I'm dying to put away the textbooks and read my fashion books!  I'm a fashion nerd like that.

1. Born to Be Brad - Brad Goreski

Celebrity stylist Brad Goreski writes about his life and style.  I interviewed Brad, I can't wait to read his book!

2. Gay Men Don't Get Fat - Simon Doonan

I started reading this during Christmas break, and need to finish it.  I interviewed Simon, and he is absolutely hilarious!

3. Parisian Chic - Ines de la Fressange

A guide to being Parisian Chic... I J'Adore!

4. Vogue: The Covers 

A book of Vogue covers from it's beginning in the 1890's.

5. The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier

This is the catalog for the Jean Paul Gaultier exhibit that appeared at the Dallas Museum of Art.  This book is such a cool memento from seeing Jean Paul in person last November. 

6. Dior Couture

My cousin David got this for me for Christmas, and it is just beautiful.  Dior is one of my favorites!

Small4Style Interviews Simon Doonan at Barney's Dallas

Me with Simon Doonan

Simon Doonan, Barney’s Creative Ambassador-at-Large, was in Dallas Thursday signing copies of his new book, Gay Men Don’t Get Fat.  You might remember Simon as the famous window designer for Barney’s New York and from his appearances on Gossip Girl and America’s Next Top Model.  His husband is famous interior designer Jonathan Adler.  Simon’s hilarious book Gay Men Don’t Get Fat is filled with secrets to being fabulous.  When I arrived at Barney’s, the party was just starting, Simon said, “Stick around, there’s going to be zillions of people here later.”

While I got my books signed, I chatted with Simon about style.  I love to ask people about their style icons, because their answers always reflect their personalities.  Simon Doonan says, “I divide them all up into different categories,” a style icon for every occasion!  Simon’s “High Fashion” style icon is Daphne Guinness, “Pop” is Katy Perry, and “Red Carpet” is Tilda Swinton.  Wearing his signature floral shirt, he described his style as “Carnaby Street Mod.” 

Meeting Simon Doonan at Barney’s New York at Northpark was such a treat.  I couldn’t have thought of a better way to kick off the New Year!  Remember to pick up a copy of Gay Men Don’t Get Fat at Barney’s or at bookstores, you won’t stop laughing.

Gay Men Don't Get Fat Display

Simon's autograph

Simon Doonan in Dallas Thursday!

Simon Doonan is coming to Dallas tomorrow!  Stay tuned for my post about him and his book signing at Barney's.  I still need to finish reading his book, Gay Men Don't Get Fat, which is so funny, by the way.  Simon will be signing books at Barney's at Northpark from 5:00-7:00.

Photo Credit: NYTimes Magazine

Fashion is not an Option

XOXO,

Alex

Simon Doonan is Coming to Dallas!

Thursday January 12, Barney's window designer Simon Doonan is coming to the Barney's at Northpark to promote his new book, Gay Men Don't Get Fat.  As a true Simon Doonan fanatic, I am so excited for Simon to come to Dallas at Barney's (or as he says in his British accent, Bahhhney's)!  I picked up the book from Barnes and Noble this morning, it looks pretty fabulous!  I'm going to read it before I meet Simon on Thursday.

Fashion is not an Option

XOXO,

Alex

 

And I also love how Jonathan Adler and Barney's did email newsletter ads for Simon's book on the same day!  Advertising for each other, smart.  That's what husbands are for!

Simon Doonan as the Cranky Elf

This video is from Christmas 2009, but it's one of my Christmas favorites!  Simon Doonan is the Creative Ambassador-at-large for Barney's New York, and Jonathan Adler's husband.

Simon Doonan with Jonathan Adler, groovy!

Fashion is not an Option

XOXO,

Alex