I've long been on a quest for a real-deal, actual factual BIG-GIRL BAG. A nice carryall, preferably tall and dark, that will last. Forever. One that won't break down on me. One that can handle all of my needs. No more use 'em and lose 'em handbag relationships. This is the one serious handbag I will be COMMITTED to and stay with, day after day, season after season. An accessories marriage.
Like a total meet-cute, I was shopping at Bloomingdale's this weekend, and BAM! There she was, this beautiful beautiful Olivia Harris. Waiting for me. I got her number ($545 -- ugh). And tonight? I think I'm gonna stop thinking and start doing. I'm gonna put a ring on it.
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Saturday, November 13, 2010
Dresses: Shiny, Sparkly, Bold & Bright
A billion (okay, more like a dozen) drool-inducing sparkly, shiny, luxe and lush dresses for les holiday season!
($456, Nanette Lepore, Net-a-porter.com)
($456, Nanette Lepore, Net-a-porter.com)So deliciously late-70s. Glittery and glam yet still sexy and seductive without showing too-too much (yes, it's short, but this would look perfect with black tights.)
($925, See By Chloe, Net-a-porter.com)
I like this, but is it a little too obviously like "Hey! Look at me! I'm doing the jeweled dress trend!"?
Same thing? The paper bag waist might not be necessary, but it is helpful if you're hiding a fetus... or a food baby.
Way chiller. And it looked adorbs on J.Lo:
($265, Karta, Net-a-porter.com)
($660, Abaete, Bergdorf Goodman)
Perfect perfect perfect holiday dress. Love the contrast of the elegant eggplant and the more bright and festive sash. Yay!
($450, Abaete, Saks Fifth Avenue)
'80s DRAMA!
($925, See By Chloe, Net-a-porter.com)Square sequins = manna from heaven. Though for nearly a grand, they better have been handsewn by elves.
Same thing? The paper bag waist might not be necessary, but it is helpful if you're hiding a fetus... or a food baby.
Way chiller. And it looked adorbs on J.Lo:
($265, Karta, Net-a-porter.com)A nice way to work the metallic trend without going too overboard. This piece still has a sorta folksy feel to it. Yay!
($660, Abaete, Bergdorf Goodman)Or you could go TOTALLY overboard with this amazingly fun Abaete tank dress covered in paillettes. I know I would.
($795, Stella McCartney, Net-a-porter.com)
($795, Stella McCartney, Net-a-porter.com)Also a beautiful holiday piece -- a healthy alternative to the I'm-not-wearing-a-dress-so-I'm-wearing-a-sparkly-top-and-black-pants look.
Perfect perfect perfect holiday dress. Love the contrast of the elegant eggplant and the more bright and festive sash. Yay!
($450, Abaete, Saks Fifth Avenue)Absolutely stunning. Soooo Grecian goddess-chic. Though even a Grecian goddess might not be able to rock this very slim-lookin' number. Hm. Best left on the racks and to you rail-thin 55378008 chicks out there.
Oh mah stars. I freaking LOVE this. It's like Knots Landing goes to Colette. Want want want!
Oh mah stars. I freaking LOVE this. It's like Knots Landing goes to Colette. Want want want!
'80s DRAMA!Saturday, May 29, 2010
Wicker Is For Patio Furniture...
... Not your feet, okay? Same goes for rattan, jute, straw and raffia. Actually, ESPECIALLY for raffia. That shit is itchy and scratchy, and really, like cockroaches, do either really serve ANY purpose except to be annoying? Yet still, Stella (Ms. McCartney if yer nasty) insists upon basketweaving them into footwear, and the well-heeled set (or those who consider themselves so) drink it up with a straw.
Really? These??
($575, Stella McCartney, Barneys)
Hideous, unflattering, and may God help you should you go within 40 feet of a fired-up grill. And is there anything worse than witnessing a girl (usually overly fake tanned by about six or seven shades) in a dangerously short babydoll dress hobbling over a subway grate in 6-inch-high wicker walkers, desperately trying to maintain balance while avoiding a "Seven-Year Itch" moment? Seriously, one of the worst of all summer fashion cliches.
($575, Stella McCartney, Bergdorf Goodman)
Nope. Still terrible!
($495, VPL)
Is this someone's idea of a cruel joke?
($640, Fendi, Barneys)
They're not wicker or whatever, but close enough, as they ARE hateful. Glakdfjl;asdjfsl;aj!
($34, Connie, Shoes.com)
Avert your eyes!
($520, Fendi, Barneys)
Fendi's high-heel version of a five-car-pileup. It's as though the ankle strap is the freaking jaws of life, desperately attempting to free the helpless victim (in this case, your foot) from its captor (in this case, this God awful excuse for a shoe).
($615, Manolo Blahnik, Bergdorf Goodman)
What's that old adage about money not buying taste?
(Apprx $35 USD, Dorothy Perkins)
If you absolutely MUST, these aren't bad, though I'm rarely a huge fan of the T-bar.
($29, SM New York, Shop.com)
Finally, a pair of raffia shoes that don't make me want to gouge my eyes out. BTW, loks like SM New York is Steve Madden's lower-rent label. I always thought Steve Madden shoes were unreasonably priced, so yay for this.
($521, Hollywould, Ilovehollywould.com)
Apparently what we have here is one of the season's "it bags," though that's not saying much considering another "it bag" is an obnoxious send-off of a bag poor people keep their earthly belongs in. Anyway, what's so special about this clutch? Sure it's cute, especially if you're going to the Kentucky Derby, (which is SOOOOOOO two weeks ago), but you can find a straw clutch in any half-way decent vintage shop. And I'll hazard a guess that they're well below $500 bucks and that the above clutch ain't worth 5 Benjamins.
($225, Isabella Fiore, Bergdorf Goodman)
If you're still jonesing for an expensive straw clutch, this is pretty cute and half the price of Hollywould's. I like the white version too.
($108, Franchi, Zappos.com)
Much better.
($68, Mad Imports)
Juicy and delish colors, and no hideous ornamentation!!! THANK you!
I'm also feeling some of their other "all-natural" products that don't make me want to toss my recycling in the trash in protest of aesthetic bastardization:
($110, Mad Imports)
($98, Mad Imports)
K, bye!
Really? These??
($575, Stella McCartney, Barneys)Hideous, unflattering, and may God help you should you go within 40 feet of a fired-up grill. And is there anything worse than witnessing a girl (usually overly fake tanned by about six or seven shades) in a dangerously short babydoll dress hobbling over a subway grate in 6-inch-high wicker walkers, desperately trying to maintain balance while avoiding a "Seven-Year Itch" moment? Seriously, one of the worst of all summer fashion cliches.
($575, Stella McCartney, Bergdorf Goodman)
Nope. Still terrible!
($495, VPL)
Is this someone's idea of a cruel joke?
($640, Fendi, Barneys)
They're not wicker or whatever, but close enough, as they ARE hateful. Glakdfjl;asdjfsl;aj!
($34, Connie, Shoes.com)
Avert your eyes!
($520, Fendi, Barneys)
Fendi's high-heel version of a five-car-pileup. It's as though the ankle strap is the freaking jaws of life, desperately attempting to free the helpless victim (in this case, your foot) from its captor (in this case, this God awful excuse for a shoe).
($615, Manolo Blahnik, Bergdorf Goodman)
What's that old adage about money not buying taste?
(Apprx $35 USD, Dorothy Perkins)
If you absolutely MUST, these aren't bad, though I'm rarely a huge fan of the T-bar.
($29, SM New York, Shop.com)
Finally, a pair of raffia shoes that don't make me want to gouge my eyes out. BTW, loks like SM New York is Steve Madden's lower-rent label. I always thought Steve Madden shoes were unreasonably priced, so yay for this.
($521, Hollywould, Ilovehollywould.com)
Apparently what we have here is one of the season's "it bags," though that's not saying much considering another "it bag" is an obnoxious send-off of a bag poor people keep their earthly belongs in. Anyway, what's so special about this clutch? Sure it's cute, especially if you're going to the Kentucky Derby, (which is SOOOOOOO two weeks ago), but you can find a straw clutch in any half-way decent vintage shop. And I'll hazard a guess that they're well below $500 bucks and that the above clutch ain't worth 5 Benjamins.
($225, Isabella Fiore, Bergdorf Goodman)
If you're still jonesing for an expensive straw clutch, this is pretty cute and half the price of Hollywould's. I like the white version too.
($108, Franchi, Zappos.com)
Much better.
($68, Mad Imports)
Juicy and delish colors, and no hideous ornamentation!!! THANK you!
I'm also feeling some of their other "all-natural" products that don't make me want to toss my recycling in the trash in protest of aesthetic bastardization:
($110, Mad Imports)
($98, Mad Imports)
K, bye!
Monday, February 1, 2010
Feathery Fashions!
For some reason, I can't stop searching for -- and admiring -- feathery dresses and fashions and stuff. Observe:
Dennis Basso
Dennis BassoThis would make such an amazing wedding dress.
Chado Ralph Rucci
($2,214, Fendi, Net-a-porter.com)
Chado Ralph RucciI want to marry THIS DRESS.
($2,214, Fendi, Net-a-porter.com)I wanna sleep with this dress.
($450, Jean Paul Gaultier, Bergdorf Goodman)
($450, Jean Paul Gaultier, Bergdorf Goodman)So ridiculous, but I'd wear the shit out of it.
... AND
+ Lotsa feather earrings for under $20!
+ Zac Posen feather dress I want to just touch someday...
Are we human, are we dancer, and are we ever going to stop wearing this jacket? Because, really, it's enough already.
... AND
+ Lotsa feather earrings for under $20!
+ Zac Posen feather dress I want to just touch someday...
Are we human, are we dancer, and are we ever going to stop wearing this jacket? Because, really, it's enough already.
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