KK on The Today Show

Left - Kathryn Kerrigan on the Today Show; Right - Nintendo DS Lite

The Today Show:

Nintendo & The Today Show know a hip gal when they see one. Kathryn Kerrigan was approached by Nintendo to host a swanky party to launch Nintendo DS Lite at a chic loft in Chicago early Spring 2008. In typical KK style, she grabbed all her gal pals from Lake Forest College, friends & customers and, of course, Mom & Monica. Today Show was there to take in all the fun. Click on the Today Show image above to see all the pink details...

Campaign for Fashion

Campaign Fashion

First ladies are often considered to be style icons. While Coco Chanel will always be credited with revolutionizing fashion and liberating women from confining corsets, one of the women below will be scrutinized at every press conference and public appearance for the next four years. We live in a democratic society and as a trained MBA shoe designer, I must perform a fashion comparative analysis before reaching a decision...

Michelle Obama and Cindy McCain are modern, confident and committed to bringing fashion to the White House. No mother-of-the bride dresses or matronly suits here. We are not talking about sexy, skin type dresses either and we're also not talking about the buttoned-up suits donned by our gal Hillary. We're talking about elegant women with great style.

Michelle Obama Cindy McCain

Height: 5'10 Height: 5'7

Fashion Strategy: Jackie-O Fashion Strategy: All-American

Favorite Accessory: Oversized, faux pearls Favorite Accessory: Real pearls

Style of Former 1st Lady: Barbara Bush Style of Former 1st Lady: Nancy Reagan

Endorsed by: Lovers of Modern Day Jackie-O Endorsed by: Lovers of "Upper East Side

with hair flip and all Style" and Nancy Reagan Red Leather

Age: 44 Age: 53

Pearls & Power Color: Analysis aside, they're not that different.

If I had to pick one woman to don Kathryn Kerrigans on the campaign trail, it would definitely be Michelle Obama. Sorry Chairman of the Board, Mrs. McCain, Michelle has the height of a Kathryn Kerrigan Gal. As for which style icon should be brought into the White House, I am still undecided.

Savvy Shopper:

Fall / Winter Look Book now online. Click below.

Checklist: Lincoln Park, Chicago

As its name suggests, the area is bounded by beautiful Lincoln Park. This mature neighborhood boasts lovely brownstones and you'll find respected private and public schools, trendy restaurants and of course, shops. Not just shops, but fashion-forward, independent boutiques such as French clothiers, Betsey Johnson and Kiehl's. Just north of downtown, the North Avenue / Clybourn corridor is host to my favorite gem of all... 9 and Up! Here you can find new, Kathryn Kerrigan styles and meet the owner, Tyra Banks... yes, Tyra Banks.

9 and Up located at 1745 N. Clybourn Chicago, 312.335.1745

After a day of boutique hopping, stop by Rose Angelis Italian restaurant and relax with a great vino from their exceptional wine bar. Great for romantic al fresco dining with your mate.

Wilmbedon Fashion

Fashion Takes Centre Court: For Maria Sharapova it's tuxe, not luxe.

This is why I love tennis... The only women's sport where competitors show off their athleticism in white, hot fashion and $5,000 Tiffany diamond-drop earrings. At 6'2" Sharapova had fun adhering to Wimbledon's strict white-only dress code and beating French qualifier Foretz 6-1, 6-4 in the first round. At the post-match news conference, the questions were not about her win over Foretz. Come on now, this is Kathryn Kerrigan - it was all about her outfit!

Kudos to Sharapova for kicking butt in style. Now, let's get this tall & stylish tennis star into some gorgeous Kathryn Kerrigan heels.

Maria Sharapova sparked a media frenzy with the Nike "tuxedo look"

Copyright 2008 Clive Brunskill / Getty Images

Savvy Shopper:

Let me entice you... Today is the last day of our Sale and for one day only, you can save 40% on all styles at www.KathrynKerrigan.com. Try one of our best-selling short wedges.... Use promo code KKDESIGNER.

AMES Reg. $329 MARIA Reg. $329

Sale $230 Sale $230

All Hail the Pony Tail, Glow with Armani

All Hail the Pony Tail

The ponytail is a relatively low-maintenance look - which is great considering it was one of the biggest beauty trends on the summer catwalks. From Louis Vuitton to Fendi and Marni, the ponytail took on different guises - but remained a strong contender with the hair across the Paris and Milan runways. While sleek and sophisticated, I particularly love this style because it fits into my hectic schedule.

Mediterranean Glow

Giorgio Armani reveals the secret to the Mediterranean natural sun color without sun. Last week the Armani makeup counter at Saks blended their new Mediterranean color pallet to my summer-tanned face, which also matched the Pre-Fall Armani wardrobe I donned. Thank you to Nena Ivon & Saks Fifth Avenue for a wonderful Biz-Makeover experience!! See below.

For the first time, an Armani unique combination of water-soluble tints and very fine Micro-fil mineral pigments in a fresh gel texture. The water-soluble tints blend naturally with skin’s surface for an immediate, soft coloration that lasts all-day. Micro-fil mineral pigments are associated with reflective particles for a radiant and natural result. Skin instantly glows with a tone on tone Mediterranean tan.

Kathryn Kerrigan in

Pre-Fall Armani Wardrobe & New Mediterranean Pallet

at Saks Fifth Avenue, Chicago

Armani Mediterranean Pallet

Savvy Shopper: This Week's Best Seller - Wendy Rojo

Regular Price $319

Sale Price $223 until June 30, 2008 online with promo code KKDESIGNER

Wendy Rojo

Checklist: London's First Ever Jewelry Fashion Week

London Jewelry Fashion Week, sponsored by Coutts, was held on June 11 - 15, 2008. Japanese jewelry designer Ginza Tanaka impressed jewelry fanatics with a £1 million handbag (almost two million US dollars). With over 2,000 diamonds and platinum construction, the detachable strap can be worn as a necklace or bracelet. Don't let that overwhelm you - the eight-carat pear-shaped diamond centre-piece can be worn as a brooch. That justifies the price tag...

Ultra Violet Summer 2008

Fashion Trend: Ultra Violet

Designers sweetened the Spring / Summer 2008 collections with silks and chiffons in sugary shades of purple from subtle lilac to sumptuous jacaranda.

"Lilac is a romantic colour. It is sophisticated but also populist;

it lets you dare without being loud; you can be noticed

without being glaring" - Alberta Ferretti

Save 30% on ALL styles at KathrynKerrigan.com with promo code

KKDESIGNER

valid thru June 30, 2008

LINDA TAMRA

Trend Spotting: Power Flowers

Less girly and more polished, rich floral prints are blooming all over the red carpet. Go for glam with this Bill Blass abstract floral print halter and Kathryn Kerrigan Tamra nero platform pump. Top it off with a black shawl or cardigan and black clutch.

CHECKLIST: Top 3 Summer Essentails

Tickle your summer fancy with 3 Summer essentials. Cruise to the beach pink style, grab your Sunny D in L.A. and get pool side glam with Chloe.

Lady and a Pink Caddy
Pink Cadillac Eldorado Women's Beach Cruiser

Sunny Delight

Limited Edition CHANEL Robertson Boulevard

L.A. sunrise nail polish

California ease, hipster cool

Chloe Oversized Sunglasses - Cream

Trend Spotting: Irina Gives a Runway Lesson

GIOVANNI model of the moment Irina Lazareanu hit the runways of BURBERRY, FENDI and LA PERLA in Milan for ready to wear Fall / Winter 2009 and rocked more than a dozen shows in Paris in her best accessory -- her bangs!

So what does this Canadian-born model and Kathryn Kerrigan have in common? Not their size 11 feet, their bangs and the runway. Watch Kathryn strut her bangs at Saks Fifth Avenue in Chicago this evening at 5pm.

Bangs not only frame the face, but they draw attention to our sensuality -- eyes and lips, that is. Add wispy bangs to a simple, straight hairstyle for major glamour.

Irina Lazareanu makes cover of W magazine and walks in the fall Chanel couture show in Paris.

Kathryn Kerrigan shows off her major bangs!!

Savvy Shopper: Alternatives Shoes

Shoes as architecture, shoes as art, shoes from Italy & Spain--Alternatives is a celebration of men's and women's shoes and all the forms they can take. A sleek black wedge looks dangerous, a whimsical heel with a corkscrew-like protrusion defies gravity, a blue round-toe heel is the picture of elegance. It's the only place to find the Linda open toe D'orsay wedge in Violeta by Kathryn Kerrigan.

Linda Monrovia

CHECKLIST: Alicante, Spain

Alicante, Spain is where it all starts for Kathryn Kerrigan Footwear. Medieval castles, beach side promenades and unbeatable cuisine are dandy incentives for business trips. Located on the clear, blue Mediterranean Sea, Alicante is known for more than just great footwear.

Kathryn is in Alicante working feverishly to complete her designs for Spring / Summer 2009. She'll keep us posted on her new blog, but you'll have to wait until next week!

Agatha Ruiz de la Prada
Love the blue bangs. Find designer garb at Rambla de Mendez Nunez. Department store addicts, El Corte Ingles has three stores in the heart of Alicante.

Esplanade de Espana

Swaying palms line the Esplanade de Espana,
a waterfront promenade that stretches alongside the large marina.

Castille de Santa Barbara

To visit Castille de Santa Barbara, you have a choice: Walk 350 feet up Mount Banacantil through wooded and scrubby parkland or walk 200 yards through a tunnel and take the elevator for €2. No invaders could get near without being seen. The first reports of a citadel here come from the 10th century.

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