Men have long raised their eyebrows when they see the price tag on women’s handbags. Women know bags serve as some of the hardest-working accessories we own. They carry what women need for the day, but more importantly, they sensitively express mood, personal characteristics, and fashion sense. Mass-produced bags are not for the fashion-conscious shopper. Finding the point … [Read more...]
Get Behind This Hot Trend for Fall
There’s something exhilarating about the changing seasons. The summer swelter is dying down, and we’re replacing beachy vibes with something more sturdy and realistic. As much as we love the hazy, lazy, end of summer days, there’s nothing wrong with anticipating what’s to come. This is the time of year we like to peruse the runways and see what the coming season will bring to … [Read more...]
This Season, Prada Reminds Us Luxe Will Always Be In
Take a look at the spring and summer lookbooks, and you’ll see a lot of things in common. Crisp white accents a sultry summer tan. Leisure and resort wear reign supreme. Madras finds its way off golf shorts and onto espadrilles. When a fashion powerhouse like Prada takes us out of the summer routine and into the unexpected, we sit up and take notice. If you’re looking for … [Read more...]
This SALE is Better Than Ever
There are so many amazing designer sales that started today. I don't know where to begin! All month long I've been anticipating this day! My charge card is ready to do some fierce shopping. This season stripes are huge, and I have just the stripe tops for you. As I'm grabbing my links, my faves are selling! Yikes. I can't type any faster!!! Ready to shop the cool blue and white … [Read more...]
Breathing New Life Into Balmain
Balmain, once a French fashion powerhouse, fell into obscurity in the early 2000s, failing to keep up with the tides of fashion. Until fairly recently, the brand was known for little else than its dogged devotion to embroidery at a hefty price point. In 2010, Balmain brought in a new creative director, who, at the age of just 25, managed to restore the venerable fashion house … [Read more...]
Miu Miu Redeems with Gorgeous Spring Shoes
A couple of days ago, we talked about how Gucci’s clothing was dowdy and plain, but its shoes made up for any failings in its textiles. Apparently, Miu Miu is taking cues from Gucci – its spring clothes leave a lot to be desired, but its footwear continues to impress. The newest offerings are full of unique embellishments, playful homages to counterculture, and a fresh take on … [Read more...]
Miu Miu’s Clothes Will Rain on Your Spring Parade
Spring is supposed to bring a breath of fresh air, both literally and figuratively. In fashion, it’s the time we like to say “sayonara” to chunky boots and faux furs, ditching leather and layers for pieces that help us breathe and feel alive. If you were looking to Miu Miu to help showcase your youth, look elsewhere: The fashion label’s spring line might transport you to … [Read more...]
Judith Leiber Bags: the Sugar Rush We’ve Been Waiting For
When you carry a Judith Leiber bag, you have the luxury of knowing you own something totally unique. No two of her bags are the same – each is a delectable construction worthy of praise and envy. Since she began making handbags in 1963, her creations have been featured on the arms of first ladies and Hollywood royalty. In her candy-coated line, she proves yet again that she can … [Read more...]
Fur Real? The Fendi Monster Charm Trend
Fur is the definition of a luxury commodity. In appearance and experience, fur offers luxurious comfort. Soft, silky, and soothing to the touch, faux and real furs remain en vogue. No brand captures the fur frenzy quite like Italian brand Fendi. For the last few years, the brand’s handbag charms and keychains have wooed the masses at around $750 a pop. One popular charm – … [Read more...]
Azzedine Alaïa: The King of Cling For the 1%
Ready-to-wear trends typically go beyond runway fittings to accommodate a larger consumer base. Not so for Azzedine Alaïa – a designer known as the king of cling.The high-end 2017 collection will grace only the slenderest bodies and deepest pocketbooks. Take the demure onyx-colored Jacquard-knit mini dress, for example. Clean lines, a drop waist A-line flair, crew … [Read more...]
