I love this shoe–you can tell since I selected this for our home page sketch.

I will be receiving shoes from Bettye Muller Spring 09 Collection starting on 2/15/09. Meanwhile, you can start pre-ordering items by emailing me at maria@carinanewyork.com.

In the spotlight: Bettye Muller T-Strap Peep Toe. Made in Italy, 3.25″ heel.

Remember:  We’re offering a 20% discount to celebrate our Grand Opening.

For more information or to pre-order, please email me at maria@carinanewyork.com. If you pre-order by February 15th, 2009, you also get free shipping.

This is my favorite dress from the couture Spring 09 collection.  What about that beautiful paper hat?

The beautiful Kate Winslet in Narciso Rodriguez.  My favorite outfit of the evening:  love the color, very sleek and sexy.

Kyra Sedgewick in vintage Chanel.  Sexy hair and makeup.

My friend and I were just saying that she’s probably the only person on the planet who could pull that off.

Yesterday, I wrote that I wasn’t too crazy about Michelle Obama’s inauguration ball gown.  It’s grown on me since yesterday.  More importantly, I think together they looked especially beautiful:  President Obama in his white tie tux and Michelle in her white, soft gown.  Very young and fresh.

I didn’t love Michelle Obama’s dress (designed specifically for her by Jason Wu).  However, I thought the outfit worked well with his white tie tuxedo–they looked beautiful together last night.

I thought this was a special outfit.  Color was so unique.  Loved the bow on the sweater she wore underneath the coat.

I LOVE this Narciso Rodriguez outfit.

I can’t wait for the Inauguration tomorrow!  I am so excited about the possibilities for the Obama presidency and what that will mean for our country.  We are truly blessed to have him and his wife, Michelle, at the helm.  Of course, I also can’t wait to see what Michelle will wear for the Inauguration Ball.

Visit Women’s Wear Daily to see sketches of visions from different designers:

http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/dressing-the-first-lady-1875632#/slideshow/article/1875632/1876331

Here are some of my favorites from the slideshow: