Zafu.com: Jeans for your Body Type

H. took the Zafu.com fit test today for jeans. My results were...interesting. I'm not sure if I liked the results, but I have to say, that is because I'm already partial to certain brands, and, because I feel like I know what my body needs already. Most of their recommendations were jeans that I'd never worn, but a few I had.

Here's the deal on zafu.com: You take a 3-Minute test based on how jeans (or bras) have fit you in the past, answer a few questions on what your ideal jean (or bra) would look like on your body and describe your own shape...then, VOILA! The perfect fit! Does it work? Not sure yet. Let me know if you've purchased or worn their recommendations for you!

Here were mine for a long, lean, yet perky look on the bottom:

Old Navy "Flirt" $30.00 at Old Navy Stores or OldNavy.com










Goldsign "Luna Trouser" Jean at Chickdowntown.com










True Religion Brand Jeans "Bobby" $196 at Saks Fifth Avenue










Check back next week for our Bra review at Zafu.com!

Net-A-Porter.com Introduces Lanvin Accessories

Net-A-Porter.com is turning up the volume a little bit more this week...well...a fraction of a bit more I suppose. Their cover pages and emails shout "Lanvin!" but unfortunately, we were slightly disappointed to find only a few accessories in the selection. Although, I can not deny that what is there is quite nice, and certainly, had I the extra cash floating around I'd grab a piece or two, but as for now, I'm not adding any of it to the Lusting It list yet. Hopefully, it is a preview of what's yet to come.

Pearls on a grosgrain ribbon strand Cute...but $1,220? I'm not sure about that.
Yellow patent ballet flats Oh yeah, I like 'em, can not deny it...but certainly not for $530.

You know how I feel about Net-A-Porter.com. I feature them every week. But the best part of Lanvin for Net-A-Porter? The little blue boxes.

Bought it: Dana*David Star Doodle Pendant

So, you already no how we feel about GOLD at Hyde Park Style, and after meeting Dana Melnick, Designer of Dana*David Jewelry at a Trunk Show last month, I just had to have a little something.

This adorable little piece is quite versatile and has two spots for closure, offering wearers alternative chain lengths. Although Huck did ask me why I (a Catholic Girl) was wearing the Star of David, I absolutely eschew the remark and love my shining little star. However, if you have a thing about that, you may want to opt for the equally lovely heart, cross or peace sign necklace, also available in the same style and price point.

It's perfect for layering beneath larger chunky pieces of jewelry, and goes perfect with some funky Me&Ro pieces that I already have in my jewelry collection.

Star Doodle Pendant $230
Available at www.zoeybloom.com

Lusting it: Hollywould Sale @ The Gilt Groupe

This just in: Hyde Park Style has been issued a Private Invitation to the Gilt Groupe Sales!

And if you adore Hollywould Shoes as much as we do, dive right in through this exclusive link
http://www.gilt.com/hydeparkstyle

I just love these Edita Kitten heels! And at www.gilt.com they are just $118 from $350 right now with our Private Invite!

Anna Wintour making an exit?

The rumor mill is pumping ladies & gents. And truly, it would be the biggest fashion editorial departure since Diana Vreeland. Is Anna Wintour leaving us?

Nothing is official yet, only rumors abound, but the woman who has fascinated nd intrigued us for years might be taking her final bow this year as Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Magazine.

I'd like to think it was all musing, but when insiders are saying she is making recommendations to Conde Nast's SI Newhouse, another contract seems unlikely.

Wintour, who turned 59 this year, is not only going to leave me devastated by her departure, but, she is going to leave in a whoosh of style, grace, and top knotch success. However, I will also put it to you this way, with Elle magazine's total editorial page count and sales volume slowly creeping up to surpass Vogue's, and publisher Thomas Florio making decisions about reality TV shows without Wintour's approval all that much board, there might just be a few people at the publishing juggernaut who have some other-Anna motives.

What do you think? Who might replace her? And seriously, would you ever in a million years have guessed she was near 60?!

Here are some Hyde Park Style guesses...

Will it be French Vogue Editor in Chief Carine Roitfeld?


Maybe Alexandra Shulman from British Vogue...


Will we grab Franca Sozzani from Italian Vogue's Pages?

Has she been grooming Andre to take her spot all this time?

Will Hearst lose yet another Harper's Editor in Glenda Bailey?

Chickdowntown.com

Well, if you've got Hyde Park Style, then you are already all over being a downtown chick. Miss Parker first saw the nationally placed commercial campaign for Chickdowntown.com and upon realizing they were carrying her fav, Catherine Malandrino, just had to log on. Have you caught a glipse of Proprietor Amy Reed's heavenly cyber helm yet? Please check it out. Or, if your lucky enough to be in the Pittsburgh area, maybe pop into the actual store on Liberty Ave.

At chickdowntown.com, you'll definitely be increasing the HP Style Lusting It list. Shoes, Apparel, and very cool, if a little offbeat jewelry pieces too...we especially like their sale rack and free shipping policy! Check out their 40% off Black Friday Sale around Thanksgiving time too with Promo Code BLACK40 at checkout.

Catherine Malandrino Flame Ruffled Dress and Guiseppe Zanotti Shoes
Chickdowntown.com LOOKBOOK for $495 & $595

Invitation Online Shopping & the Gilt Groupe

Recently I've noticed quite a few invitation only shopping website popping up in my inbox. Like every girl out there, Hyde Parker's always looking for a bargain...searching for that proverbial $5 flea market Chanel bag. Alas, it rarely happens, and when it does, the Purse Forum usually pops our bubbles of authenticity dreaming rather quickly these days...

Here is the concept with invitation only web boutiques: picture a private, yet real deal NYC sample sale meets bluefly.com. Site members only find out about a private sale that lasts less than 48 hours each typically, and if you are lucky enough to be a member and login before items sell out, you might just get one of the best bargains of the year.

As I mentioned, there are a few of these sites now, but, the best I've seen is The Gilt Groupe at www.gilt.com. Pioneered by two fashionistas, Alexis & Alexandra, their motto is "Luxury Brands, Hand Selected Styles, Member only Prices," and...it is all completely true. The first sale I stumbled upon was the most amazing selection of Chloe ever. If you can find a way in to the guilt free world of the exclusive Gilt Groupe, Hyde Park Style highly recommends.