dress up

When you sign up to work in fashion, you soon learn that it is not quite the dress-me-up-in-Dior experience as seen in “The Devils Wears Prada.” You schlep. You babysit. You plead. You prod. And sometimes, you find yourself doing things that you dreamed about as a kid, but may find horrifying as an adult person. Like modeling—see blog re: Cynthia Steffe sample sale.

Thus, Lindsay and Dania found themselves at the mercy of Stacie and me yesterday in the Chaus showroom.  Amongst the rows and racks of fall and holiday goodies, one could hear exclamations such as: “Get naked!” “Keep your shoulders down!” “Don’t look so awkward!” or “Where’s that metallic gold ‘Flashdance’ top? I love Jennifer Beals in that movie!”

The point? To bring a little depth to what is a truly fabulous collection that has some killer trend-forward pieces at a phenomenal value (Is that leather for under $200, you say?). So check out a few choice shots from our little fashion sesh with Little L and Little D. Hottie, hot, hot.

D and L pose in front of the Josephine Chaus logo in their metallic gold ‘Flashdance’-esque tops.
 

D sports a Lanvin-esque white silk charmeuse top from the August delivery (We love the exposed zipper up the back!) with a navy ponti pencil skirt featuring a killer rope belt with shiny gold hardware. Ahoy, matey!
 

 
I told Lindsay not to smile in all fairness to her! This classic heather gray tee comes with a removable gray pearl necklace. Two for one. What’s not to love?
 

The minute I laid eyes on this little number I thought Blake Lively in Rag and Bone! This tunic is the cutest little thing and so versatile—Dania kept her black jersey mini on underneath and it was adorbs. I, for one, want the tan leather utility belt it comes with.
 

 
Why so sad? Stacie just heard that this ivory leather jacket (that makes us think of the divine Mr. Rick Owens) didn’t go into production. Hotness, we will remember you always.