Tomorrow night is Glamorama. What do we all want to know: What will Cyndi wear? And will she remember me from the front row of the her 1986 concert here? Please?!?
Okay, I’m also curious to see if attendees dress in the 1980s theme? Quite honestly, the Marc by Marc Jacobs fall collection was very 80s–with brights and black and zippers.
If I were going theme (err…don’t count on it), I’d probably pick up something at the same store where I bought my neon parachute pants circa 1987– Express. This little ensemble is just crying out for an armful of rubber bracelets and gianormous hoop earrings. The top is $29.50 or two for $39.50. If it will make MC Hammer smile, it’s so worth it.
There may still be tickets available. Orpheum, 8 p.m., Friday. Try Ticketmaster.
Am I the only one who thinks of “Glamorama”–the Bret Easton Ellis satire/grusomely violent novel? Just saying.

Here’s what I know about the next few days:

Tonight:
Vita.mn poolside fashion show. Clothes from Il Vostro, Macy’s, American Apparel, and Cliche. Mini-makeovers and poolside shopping from Pull Out a Plum. If it rains–though it never rains on vita.mn events–the show will be next Thursday (call 612-925-8300 to find out for sure). $10, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Calhoun Beach Club, 2925 Dean Pkwy., Mpls.

Friday:
Champagne & Raspberries. The Lounge becomes a beauty Lounge for the night with massages & manicures from Jungle Red Salon. Make-up touch-ups provided by Anika International. 9 p.m. and on. $5 before 10:30 p.m. and $8 after, at the door. The Lounge, 411 2nd Ave S., Mpls., 612-333-8800.

Saturday:
The Summer of Love show has been canceled. Sorry, kids! Another fashion show, another night.

Let me explain: Saturday night was the Starkey Hearing Foundation’s gala. It was quite an impressive event–with a red carpet. A real red carpet with real celebrities. I have a few videos so we can all share in the MN meets Hollywood moment.

Let’s start with Lucy Walsh, a contestant from MTV’s “Rock the Cradle” and all around talent. We’ll begin here because we do talk fashion. Other videos are more for pure entertainment value…celebs too.

Richard Moody is the production manager at Caribbean Fashion Week. Right now.

Here’s a few of the text messages I received from him this weekend:

RM: Eve is here sitting in the front row.

SG: Tell her I say hi???

RM: Btw Vanessa Williams the actor was in the hse as well and she walked the runway (not the ugly betty one). 2morrow Nia Long will b n the show and Eve will be back and maybe walk as well.

SG: Are you getting any sleep?

RM: No. We fit 15 - 20 designers per day right up 2 the 1st show, which have been running late, ending around 11 p.m. or 12, we have to strike everything and bring it all back 2 our hotel and set up the next show. It has been an adventure.

Indeed! Check back for photos!

Woo-hoo! The opening party for Bumbershute made me think that the boutique should consider expanding. Read more about it and other new shops in today’s STrib. The place was packed with F.O.B.’s (Friends Of Bumbershute).

More on the attendees later, but owner Kathryn Paulsrud was there and radiant in a full-length Pegah Anvarian gown. (I’m sorry that she looks like a lounge singer in the photo–she was welcoming everyone!)

The show featured some of the spring/summer/pre-fall clothes currently in the elegant shop. Enjoy more photos after the jump.

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Last week was Cliche’s Anniversary show. Happy four years! Guest blogger Allison Malecha reports on four of her favorites, along with my commentary.:

Ivan Idland

Each of the four dresses in Ivan Idland’s spring collection was like a wearable piece of modern art, with vibrantly-colored geometrics working their way up the back and around the sides. In combination with a flowy bottom and simple fabrics, these dresses are figure-flattering and a perfect stand-out addition to any warm-weather wardrobe.

[Idland uses a grid to patch together his carefully-measured creations. — SG]

Jenny Carle Designs

Jenny Carle Designs’ spring line featured volume in all the right places. A little blue dress with pumped up shoulders and a fuller skirt was cinched in at the waist with a wide sunny yellow belt for a curvalicious body shape in fun spring colors. Another stand-out piece were high-waisted black jean shorts paired with a tucked-in lacey top for an elegant look that’s tailored to perfection. For only four pieces, this chic but wearable collection accomplishes a lot, with something to complement every body shape.

[The silhouettes were impressively modern–balancing billowing tops with tailored bottoms. –SG]

Amanda Christine

This pre-fall preview of crisply tailored dresses in abstract nature prints and dark solids paired with mahogany tights and black patent booties evoked somewhat of a dark woodland fairy vibe with a fun twist. The highlight piece had a distinctly more feminine feel: a strapless silk dress with a large, vibrant floral print, the likes of which have been hot all over the runways recently. These dresses will certainly be flying off the Cliché racks before the leaves even get a chance to turn color.

[The shape of this skirt is way fab. –SG]

Kjurek Couture

The most eclectic and extensive showing of the night, Kjurek Couture flaunted an ultra-modern bright tomato dress, a black fall cape-inspired coat made unique with big gold square buttons, and a white mini-dress with peasant sleeves and a stand-out lemon-colored necklace to spunk up the look. These more modern looks were offset by a crimson and burnt orange one-shoulder dress that seemed to wrap the entire body in a giant, but surprisingly figure-flattering, ornate paisley scarf. The dress was featured in both a long and short version to transition from day to evening. Kjurek Couture certainly knows how to cater well to all different kinds of people, while still maintaining a trademark simple, wearable style.

[Agreed–a very modern take on boho chic and so wearable.–SG]

Shop these looks at Cliche, of course. Cliche, 2403 Lyndale Av. S., Mpls., 612-870-0420.