What Women Want
March 22nd, 2007
I was excited for Gisele’s collection, but ew. Seriously. These shoes look fake and plain ol’ ugly. Somehow I imagined that Gisele, who was parading around in those luscious leather boots in Paris this winter, would have done something more impressive. I can’t imagine her wearing these.
Source: Thank, Bricks and Stones
Powered by Qumana
March 21st, 2007
March 21st, 2007
The Dior Gaucho bag just keeps getting better. When it first came out, ehh not so good. But with style re-inventions there have been improvements, like interesting texture and different straps.
Now they have the classic in a shimmering gold metallic washed calfskin. My BFF’s mother picked that out as her dream bag, and I say “good choice!”
But here’s how the conversation went with my BFF, introduced here for the first time (who otherwise will be known as the Evil Fashionisto! dun dun dunnn).
Ella: “And that’s an It Bag!”
TEF: “A **it bag?”
Ella, ignoring: “I found the price! It’s about the same as my dream quilted Bay; $1760.”
TEF: “**** ****.”
Ella: “It’s less expensive than the Gaucho she liked last trip to Neimans. Over $2,000.”
TEF: “****. Ma, you should get a fake.”
Ma: “I don’t want a fake.”
TEF “No, don’t they have inspireds?”
Ella: “Yeah, I can find one for you, without metallic leather though, probably on ASOS.”
TEF: “What’s that, pesos? It’s for pesos? That’s a perfect price!”
Ella, laughing: “That’s priceless. Ooh, get it?!”
March 16th, 2007
Chloé’s Bay is the IT bag of the season, and like many, I’m interested in one. (But I want the Quilted on sale, heh heh.) We’re all waiting, waiting, wanting. What’s available now, for pre-order, and in which colours/styles? And what are the retail prices, you ask? Here’s the run down.
The Available Styles/prices:
Classic Bay bag – Euro conversion: $1485 ; Japanese Yen conversion $1195 (wow)
Lambskin Classic Bay bag – $1680
Bay Tote bag – $1680
Bay Shoulder Tote bag – $1860
Small Patent Shoulder Bay – $1380
Shoulder Bay bag – Euro conversion: $1419
East/West Bay bag – Japanese Yen conversion: $1191
Lambskin Bay Hobo – $1800
Shoulder Bay – $1600
Classic Quilted Bay shoulder bag – $1780
Quilted Bay Tote bag – $1635
Mini Pouch Bay – Euro conversion: $436
Quilted Big Bay – Euro conversion: $1750
Bay Colors:
Black (noir) Dark Brown (mocha, café), white (blanc), camel/roche/sand, navy, orange
Availability:
March 13th, 2007
March 13th, 2007
Almost genius and almost two bags in one is this Dolce & Gabbana Convertible bag. In black leather with gold hardware, this plainly shaped bag has two side handles that meet in the center to be held. (Left) But there’s also a chain shoulder strap so the bag can be carried another way. I really wish that the handles and neat V shape of the bag would remain in that position, by the handles being attached that way, even when the bag is carried by the strap. It’s a very attractive look, but carried the other way, the bag is just a rectangle with awkward rings sticking up. Not smart design there.
If you like the bag, it pre-orders through Neiman Marcus for $1,995. Perhaps you can really rock the look!
*Tip from Señora Cartera via Haute Topics*
March 1st, 2007
Zac Posen, a hot and popular ready-to-wear designer with celebrities and in-the-knows, has now put out a line of handbags. The bags are on the simple and sophisticated side and quite well designed.
My favorite is this Aurora bag, a tall satchel with kiss-lock closed straps over its framed closure. In creme at 12″ x 9″ x 6″, it costs $1,400. What a way to make an entrance!
Purchase Posen’s bags at eLUXURY and Neiman Marcus.
March 1st, 2007
The new style of Marc Jacobs’ Venetia, with patchwork leather and zippered pockets—called the “Met Patchwork” Venetia—is available for pre-order on Neiman Marcus now and shipping by April 6th.
The bag is certainly the classic Venetia, a satchel sized 15″ x 8″ x 4″ with double handles and a real strap closure, but all new with bronze metallic “patchworked” leather and changed front pockets.
Priced $1,475, currently offered in bronze, is this the next covetable bag by MJ?
February 28th, 2007
This season of Isabella Fiore handbags is the best the designer’s had out of the past several. With styles to suit more varied tastes – western, ladylike, edgy, light & fun – I even found two bags I really want to get this Spring to represent my appreciation.
The “Terry” frame bag is black and white with extremely intricate elegant embroidery (I even see heart outlines in it, how cute) and mod shape hanging fobs. This large sized, detail-filled, purse is only $475 to bag.
That’s not looking too sweet with me buying two, but hopefully I can spread out my purchases. One for now … one mid-Spring? Alas, I’m trying to save my money at the moment, but I’m working on it!
February 23rd, 2007
I was on the hunt for a camera case for … oh probably years. Especially with my camera turning on and wasting battery if I take it anywhere with the batt left in. Ugh. Just recently, I also decided I needed a new digital camera, a small one with a “macro” setting. Now not only does my new camera do away with my cam problems, is on beat with modern technology & fun other settings in addition to macro, and it comes in pink(!) but it doesn’t even turn on randomly due to its optical lens features.
Still, when I found the cam, things just *clicked* into place and I found the perfect little case! It’s pink as well, is small enough to secure the camera, but with extra room to fit small accessories, in genuine leather and its darn cute to bag! Clearly meant for a camera, with padded sides to protect your gadget and a multi-colored dangling fob including a camera charm, it could even be a small clutch with its fashionable look and wristlet strap. The buckle + charms combo remind me of COACH meets Luella. Love it!
The price is darn right a dream, too: $24.99 and your order might come with free standard shipping. Oh yeah, here are the cameras, as well. Aren’t we just the picture of stylish perfection?
Please wait while my tweets load ...
