It may seem like Fashion Indie is turning into Real Estate Indie, but with photos of swanky designer apartments floating all over the web, I can’t help sharing these eclectic pads with you indies! Isabel Toledo and artist husband Ruben gutted and converted a poorly maintained midtown loft into an inspiring and intimate city escape. Decorated with personal artwork, exotic plants, mannequins, streetlights and other unique items, the rooftop space (complete with full skylight) is a retreat away from the craze of the fashion industry. 

For more, check out NY Mag!

I live 5 miles outside of D.C. I am not interested in seeing how quickly the Porta Potties freeze over or touching strangers with my nice coat.

But I can spot Michelle Obama leaving St. John’s Church on the TV and run to the Internet and find an image of it!

Washington is actually clear of wintery weather, and the Obamas are mostly hanging out inside what I’m sure is a heated limo. So luckily Michelle’s not all bundled up. (I wonder if Barack is wearing long underwear?)

She’s wearing a yellow-gold brocade Isabel Toledo skirtsuit with an interesting choice of green Jimmy Choo pumps and green J. Crew gloves.

Toledo is a Cuban-born, New York-based designer that has been a favorite of both Mrs. Obama and her style fans.

No doubt this is only the first of a couple outfits she will wear today!

Image from Telegraph.

R.J. Cutler’s documentary on Anna Wintour and her mad dash to produce the September 2007 issue of Vogue hits Sundance this week. It’s instant nostalgia for the good days of fashion.