Valentino vs. the Emperor Augustus

after-dinner stroll with a certain lifesaver the other night. and not a lifesaver in the minty sense. was regaled with stories of sarah jessica parker, uma thurman (``she just goes to the gym a lot'') and my favorite designer, zac posen (if only because of his name and his bulldog of a mother.)

still have yet to enter the hallowed halls of the Ara Pacis to check out the famous Peace dress, but am hoping that since it's just down the street i will have reason to pass by during opening hours. either that, or something unfortunate befalls our fashion correspondent.