The Rue Questionaire: Laura Katzenberg, Writer/Creative Consultant

1. Name: Laura Katzenberg
2. Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
3. Age: 26
4. Occupation: Writer/Creative Consultant
5. Dream: To have my own online magazine and a big family
6. Favorite Place in NY: The Hamptons
7. Favorite Designer(s): Alexander Wang, YSL and Ralph Lauren
8. Can't Live Without: My boyfriend Mark
9. In Your Pocket/Your Bag: EOS organic sphere lip balm
10. On your iPod: Jay Z, Michael Jackson and Elton John
11. On your nighttable: My kindle (Last downloaded: The China Study)
12. Favorite Blog: thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories
13. On your Netflix queue? True Romance and The GodFather Part II
14. Icon?:Queen Rania, Jackie O
15. Favorite NYC restaurant meal? Fried zucchini appetizer and grilled fresh fish of the day from Milos
16. Favorite place to have a drink? Avenue and The Dime in LA
17. Favorite shop? Blue&Cream and Scarlet in Paris
18. Cab, train or walk? Walk and drive
19. Where do you get your haircut?: From Chris McMillan (in whichever city we both happen to be in)
20. What's your beauty secret?: A lot of sleep, laughter and my facialist Jai Lone in LA
21. One odd thing about you: Compulsive cleaner
22. Best piece of advice? The energy you put out is the energy you will get back

Rain Rain Here To Stay

In the dregs of a drenched Manhattan, it's easy to spot a proliferation of Hunter Boots, Wellies, Crocs and every rubber bootie in between. Although I am a believer in comfort coming first, particularly during treacherous weather, why not look put-together while keeping dry? (I learned the hard way en route for a cup of coffee in my Nike Airs) No. 6 offers the perfect solution in comfort and design. These boots are not only water-repellent but incredibly chic, letting you splish-splash without drenching your sense of style. Uber-hip single mom Michelle Williams was spotted in Williamsburg wearing the short version. Do you need another reason? Available to purchase at www.lagarconne.com

The Rue Questionnaire: Nicole Berrie, A Writer

1. Name: Nicole Berrie
2. Hometown: Englewood, NJ
3. Age: 27
4. Occupation: Writer
5. Dream: Someday to be a real writer
6. Favorite Place in NY: My bed
7. Favorite Designer(s): Isabel Marant, Vanessa Bruno, Chloe
8. Can't Live Without: A pen and my notebook
9. In Your Pocket/Your Bag: Green and Black Dark Chocolate
10. On your iPod: Chairlift, Passion Pit and Lissie Trullie
11. On your nighttable: The Artist's Way
12. Favorite Blog: garancedore.fr
13. On your Netflix queue? Junebug, Food Inc., The Squid and the Whale
14. Icon?: Jane Birkin, Queen Rania
15. Favorite NYC restaurant meal? Goat cheese salad and mussels from Pastis
16. Favorite place to have a drink? La Plaza Athennee in Paris or the Florida Room in Miami
17. Favorite shop? Ludivine, NYC or Alchemist, Miami
18. Cab, train or walk? All of the above
19. Where do you get your haircut?: Yui Salon in the West Village
20. What's your beauty secret?: Dancing, Yoga, and my acupuncturist Ming
21. One odd thing about you: I have piano hands
22. Best piece of advice? Be yourself, it's enough.

Olsens Launch new Line: OlsenBoye

Yes it's true the Olsens are launching a line for JC Penney called Olsenboye (a nod to their Swedish origin). Everyone from Good Morning America to WWD have covered the launch, after all if the the Olsens cough, the world follows, but what you may not know is that our best friend and style impresario Danielle is styling the entire campaign.

See above for her genius at work. (Read: rubber black bracelets? Yes please.)

A Leg Up

This Sunday, the New York Times' resident shutterbug Bill Cunningham featured shots of who's who in Paris and New York rocking thigh-high (or more like mile high) boots- arguably THE look of fall. I myself scooped up a pair of Stella pleather ones for last month's In Touch/VMA fete (pictured above). Feeling perfectly rock 'n' roll enough, I glowed in my relevant-ness for about 3 hours. Now it's been almost 2 months and I have yet to take them on another outing. Sure I feel bad leaving my beauties stashed away in my closet, but honestly, where does one where a pair of up-to-there leather looking boots without looking like a sado-masochist? Well I await the opportunity. In the meantime I will try to dream up some fanciful Halloween costume that begs a leather leg. Kat Von Deen perhaps?

Dining With Donatella

Earlier today I was invited into the home of Tina Brown, CEO of The Daily Beast and former Editor-In-Chief of Vanity Fair. The purpose? A luncheon to celebrate the launch and success of Donatella Versace's Art Unites program in collaboration with the Whitney Education Department to aid children in the U.S. and China. Upon entering Tina's beautiful townhouse on the Upper East Side, it was hard not to stare at the gorgeous Christie Brinkley standing in the doorway to the courtyard. I was also delighted to be greeted by Tina's husband, renowned journalist Harry Evans, who was thrilled to introduce me to his new book The Paper Chase launching November 5th. I can't wait to read it having studied journalism myself at Boston University. After mingling for about 20 minutes with the likes of Bruce Weber, Andre Balazs and Susan Lyne, Tina encouraged everyone to take their seats. Tina proceeded to introduce Donatella and talk about the accomplishments of her new global initiative which provided art supplies to 1400 children to create pictures with a friendship theme on squares of canvas. Each of the resulting works of art (along with other submissions around the world) will be made into one-of-a-kind Versace totes and sold for $250 each, with proceeds benefitting Starlight Children’s Foundation and the Jet Li One Foundation. As lunch was served I noticed Calvin Klein, Robin Roberts and Campbell Brown from across the room. At my table, on my left was journalist Bob Morris, who had just finished a story on him and his dog for the New York Times which I loved because I'm a huge dog lover. On my right was Liz Gates, the daughter of well-known Harvard University Professor Henry Gates. Liz and I found that we had a lot in common and before we knew it lunch was over. As I made my way over to thank the lovely host Tina I bumped into Daphne Guinness and Steven Klien having a laugh while enjoying the rest of their coffee. For me, the lunch was complete! The totes are on sale now at Versace boutiques and available at the Gilt Groupe.

Hey Mr. DJ

Here's my brother spinning at the annual Whitney Gala with Gossip Girl Taylor Momsen

Candy Kane

It's no secret that I have a designer crush on Christopher Kane. Ever since I ordered my 25th birthday dress (more like scuba suit) over the phone two years ago, I have observing the British wunderkind's rise to sartorial stardom. This season Kane's collaboration with Topshop was a hit particularly among the fashion elite in Paris, Milan, New York, you name it. Here are a few photos courtesy of JakandJill of his line from the Topshop partnership as well as straight from London's runway (Can you tell which is which?) Regardless of the price tag, it's no doubt that Mr. Kane is here to stay.

The September Issue

After waiting, waiting and yes, more waiting for all the hype and hoopla to die down, I finally snuck into Clearview's Chelsea theatre on West 23rd Street to see The September Issue. I sat next to my boyfriend Mark and decided to keep my game face on while analyzing the film. Unfortunately, that was impossible! Only 20 minutes into the film I looked like a little kid in a candy shop. I had a smile plastered on my face, eyebrows raised, and eyes glued to the screen. I was so giddy and excited that I subconsciously sipped my CocaCola down to the last drop in the blink of an eye or more like a trip to Paris in Anna Wintour's world. The couture, coliseum, character, colors, catwalks and humor were all sewn together so brilliantly as if it were a Thakoon design itself. Through all the layers of fashion shows, events, trips, heavy furs and dark sunglasses emerged an incredibly smart woman with a passion, although Anna says it all simply "amuses" her family, it was the job in her cards since she was a little girl and she is very pleased with that.

I was the most intrigued by Anna's relationship with Grace Coddington and became very focused on analyzing their interaction. They are both very clever women with 30 years under their belts but both very stubborn as Grace explains. Clearly I loved this movie and will most likely see it 10 times over but after walking away the first time there are two things I can say I learned. One is what Grace explained is the most important thing in life; always keep you eyes open wherever your going or whatever your doing because every little thing can inspire you along the way. Two is that everyone including your family will always judge you however they please but you can only be the true judge of yourself. Overall I'm glad I let my guard down so the kid inside me could come out and enjoy the film. On the other hand I've made a mental note to keep all soda bottles away from me during movies because it was not fun to have to race to the restroom as soon as the credits started to rolling!

An Education

Who needs "An Education?" Well unfortunately for Jenny (played by upcoming star Carey Mulligan) she realized a little too late. This coming-of-age story set in the 60s takes a twist when playboy David (played by Peter Sarsgaard), who is twice Jenny's senior, steps into her suburban London lifestyle and stirs things up. I guarantee you don't want to miss this classic movie of innocence, adventure and romance.

Tete A Tete

My friend and boutique owner Ludivine introduced me to a new delight last week, the famed french chapeau maker Maison Michel. Michel, whose studio has designed headwear for the greats for decades (Saint Laurent, Chanel, Cardin to name a few), now offers ready-to-wear decorative pieces for the everyday girl-- well, the extra chic everyday girl. Here's a glimpse at their Fall/Winter lookbook.

Shades of Gray

Behold Melanie H, editor of Paris Vogue, Carine Roitfeld doppelganger and an all-time favorite fille at The Rue. Voila Melanie, spotted at the Jardin des Tuileries rocking a petite dose of this fall's leopard look with pointed stillettos, which begs the question, are round-toes finally on their way out? (Photo Courtesy of JakandJil.com)