September 28, 2007Marni Mesh Balloon BagMarnis Balloon isnt looking so balloon-ish these days. The first Balloon bag looked something like a super sized blown up plastic bag. Then, last month they introduced the deflated version to the inflatable family. Now, take a glance above, its the new and improved balloon bag, dressed in a mesh-like [...]
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Sunday, September 30, 2007
Gucci Shades
As hard as I try, I can't seem to get over my love for the giant plastic framed shades. Everytime when I think I've found the perfect pair that would last me a lifetime, I find a new pair that is more perfect than the last. And the thing is, they're all basically huge shades with plastic frames!
So I am perfectly aware that this will probably not be the last time I utter this sentence, but I swear this time I've found the perfect giant plastic shades. Wandering aimlessly around the department store, I glanced over at the shades selection they just popped out from amongst the rows of oddly shaped new trendy shades that I doubt would look flattering on me. It was almost like in those cartoons when the character finally finds the item they've been looking for and the item just shines in the distant and music comes up and the world is perfect again. These Gucci shades are perfectly rounded and the nose support is just right that the bottom of the frames do not touch your cheeks (I have to admit, my current one does touch the cheek). And they look fabulous on. They are just brilliant in its simplicity and elegant shape. It comes in brown and black, but somehow I prefer the brown, thinking its more chic and not quite so dark. Plus, since I already have black plastic frames....brown plastic frames would be a variation. 
My current huge plastic framed shades are from Dior, and don't get me wrong, I still love it to bits. I especially love the Dior "D" on the side with the pretty flower detail on the edges. And it looks great. But I'm sure all of you will agree that they are very different from the Gucci pair......so it is a different kind of perfect. OR maybe the trend for huge plastic frames has evolved over seasons and I have not even noticed but just blindly followed to my liking. Wow, now even I am slightly confused with my logic. Whichever way, those Gucci are just soooo beautiful!
Incidentally, I would like to mention that I also tried on these pair from DVB, just because its from DVB and I wanted to see what they were like. The shape and design is actually quite nice. Only thing is, they are so black that I felt blind in it. I guess thats what celebs need for maximum coverage from the paparazzi?
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So I am perfectly aware that this will probably not be the last time I utter this sentence, but I swear this time I've found the perfect giant plastic shades. Wandering aimlessly around the department store, I glanced over at the shades selection they just popped out from amongst the rows of oddly shaped new trendy shades that I doubt would look flattering on me. It was almost like in those cartoons when the character finally finds the item they've been looking for and the item just shines in the distant and music comes up and the world is perfect again. These Gucci shades are perfectly rounded and the nose support is just right that the bottom of the frames do not touch your cheeks (I have to admit, my current one does touch the cheek). And they look fabulous on. They are just brilliant in its simplicity and elegant shape. It comes in brown and black, but somehow I prefer the brown, thinking its more chic and not quite so dark. Plus, since I already have black plastic frames....brown plastic frames would be a variation. 
My current huge plastic framed shades are from Dior, and don't get me wrong, I still love it to bits. I especially love the Dior "D" on the side with the pretty flower detail on the edges. And it looks great. But I'm sure all of you will agree that they are very different from the Gucci pair......so it is a different kind of perfect. OR maybe the trend for huge plastic frames has evolved over seasons and I have not even noticed but just blindly followed to my liking. Wow, now even I am slightly confused with my logic. Whichever way, those Gucci are just soooo beautiful!
Incidentally, I would like to mention that I also tried on these pair from DVB, just because its from DVB and I wanted to see what they were like. The shape and design is actually quite nice. Only thing is, they are so black that I felt blind in it. I guess thats what celebs need for maximum coverage from the paparazzi?Image Source: Otticanet
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Designer Pauric Sweeney Glossy Purple Purse
September 28, 2007Designer Pauric Sweeney Glossy Purple PurseI am so crazy about the color purple! This season purple and patent leather has been seen everywhere, definitely a hot trend.I first discovered the designer Pauric Sweeney bags back when Lindsay Lohan was first spotted with this bag in the python version back in October of last [...]
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On The Street.........Gianpaolo of Al Bazar, Milan
One of my favorite guys in Milano.
Both Gianpaolo and Lino always make a jacket seem young.
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Longchamp Le Pliage Nylon Foldable Tote
September 28, 2007Longchamp Le Pliage Nylon Foldable ToteWent to lunch with a friend today at one of my favorite local restaurants, and her bag for the occasion was this Longchamp Le Pliage Nylon Foldable Tote in the lavender parme color. These bags are popular among all crowds (men & women, children & adults) for their [...]
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Designer Zac Posen Antonia Patent Purple Purse
September 28, 2007Designer Zac Posen Antonia Patent Purple PurseIm sure you guys are sick of me repeatedly talking about my two favorite trends for fall shiny patent leather and the color purple, but I just had to throw this one your way, the Zac Posen Antonia Patent Shoulder Bag. This forever classic, elegantly structured [...]
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Saturday, September 29, 2007
Introducing: Coach Bleecker Duffle Sac Purse
September 27, 2007Introducing: Coach Bleecker Duffle Sac PurseBlast from the past!The original Coach Duffle Sac, produced in the early 70s, has been brought back from the dead and reinterpreted for today to be featured in Coachs latest Bleecker Collection. Available in a couple sizes (price range $328 to $448) and in a bunch of dark [...]
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Fashion News: Weekly Blog Round Up!
September 27, 2007Fashion News: Weekly Blog Round Up!For most of you its the end of the week, aaw tgif, however for me my week has just begun. Well sorta. I finally am almost over the dreadful flu, which has left me stuck in my home bedridden all week with zero work done. Thats a bummer. [...]
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Limited Edition Bottega Veneta Origami Knot Clutch Purse
September 27, 2007Limited Edition Bottega Veneta Origami Knot Clutch PurseDid you ever make those little paper origami figures as a child? For those of you who dont know what Im talking about, although I dont know how you could have gone through your younger years without folding a few, origami is the art of paper [...]
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Marc by Marc Jacobs Gem Embellished Clutch Purse
September 27, 2007Marc by Marc Jacobs Gem Embellished Clutch PurseThis is my favorite Marc by Marc Jacobs Wristlet since the Party Girls came out earlier this year (yeah there were two versions, both which I loved). Its the Gem Embellished Clutch. Designed out of leather with metallic panel detailing and a chunky (MJ’s stuff is [...]
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Down to Business: Kathryn Finney
If youre anything like me, trawling through rails of reduced clothing and bins upon bins of accessories can be daunting. Why cant great sale items be right there in front of you when you walk into a store? Never fear, Kathryn Finney aka The Budget Fashionista, has made a career out of shopping smart and more importantly shopping frugal. Why pay $2000 for that Marc Jacobs bag when you can get it for just $200? Her blog is filled with useful tidbits on fashion and beauty shopping. Kathryns eye for affordable fashion has made her the go-to shopping blogger for females nationwide. Shes also the women us female bloggers aspire to be. With television appearances on CNN and NBC and articles in Essence, USA Today and the New York Times, Kathryn shares with us the secrets of successful blogging.1. Everyone and their dog has a blog it seems. When you launched The Budget Fashionista in 2003 how did you make it stand out?
Standing out was fairly easy because there really wasn't very many blogs, especially fashion related blogs in early 2003. There's definitely something to being one of the first. I was also very lucky to have the support of my family and friends.
2. You got your Masters in Epidemiology from Yale University (Congratulations!). What made you leap from science to fashion/shopping blogging and did your immediate family and friends think you were crazy?
I married someone who's frugal and he showed me the errors of my ways. I didn't make the leap until late 2004, when Random House purchased my first book, How to Be a Budget Fashionista. My family thought it was a bit crazy, but knew that I have this crazy work ethic. If I really, truly believe in something I will work twice hard as everyone else to make sure it succeeds. A lot of the key to success is just working harder and smarter than everyone else.
3. Your knowledge on smart shopping is unmatched. I read that you once found a Zac Posen cashmere blend coat for $108.50 reduced from $2,900! How much time do you spend researching & shopping compared to actual blogging? Do you ever have days when you have nothing to blog about?!
Hmmm. I spend about 50% of my time blogging, another 40% researching - shopping stores, visiting showrooms, etc, and solid 10% procrasinating.
4. How did you turn The Budget Fashionista franchise into more than just a site? You've appeared on numerous television and radio segments and had interviews placed in national publications. Did you actively pursue these features or did they come to you as the site grew?
They came even before the site grew. My first big press was an Associated Press article about 6 months after I started the blog.
5. How do you keep your name and site out there? Do you manage your own press and
publicity?
I manage it myself. I've been very lucky to have amazing reporters contact me regarding the site and because the site is so popular it often comes up on top of google during a search.
Also, my mom is like my de facto publicist. She actually got me quite a bit of press, even though she's not in the media/entertainment field. She'll just pick up the phone and call folks on my behalf. No one can publicize you like your momma.
6. What is a typical day for you?
I walk about 4 miles around central park, read my feeds, check on The Budget Fashionista as well as our new sites- See Jack Shop and The Budget Bambino, take phones or meetings, prep for a TV segment and watch Oprah and Judge Mathis (I have a secret crush on) on DVR.
7. Last year you released the book "How to be a Budget Fashionista." How did that project come about and do you have any other books lined up in the future?
My agent, Nicholas Lewis, is a Yale alumni, who found out about the site and asked me if I had ever thought about writing a book. I was like... ummm sure... Random House loved the idea and the rest is history. I'm in the middle of writing my second book.
8. What advice would you give to budding bloggers like myself on how to promote their site and themselves?
Write about what you know and be unique. Also study Search Engine Optimization techniques and read as many of the tech blogs as you do the fashion blogs.
9. What has been your best bargain find to date?
A pair of Kate Spade sandals, $13.98 at the DSW Shoe Warehouse at the Mall of America in Minneapolis, MN. I think I fainted when I found them.
10. Where do you see yourself and the site in 5 years?
Still preaching the gospel of being fabulous for less. Hopefully to an even bigger audience.
Credit: Photo courtesy of Kathryn Finney.
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While I Play Catch-up From The Rain...
...here are photos from my first full-on editorial shoot. You might remember back in June I wrote about this British Elle shoot while i was doing it and here are the results.
I'm really happy with the results and that it still looks very much like my work.
Anyway, thanks again for all the beautiful comments about the two year anniversary!
ok, now less typing and more shooting
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Friday, September 28, 2007
On The Street.........Two Cool For School, Milan
running to Fendi
I will post some more shots around 4 pm New York time
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Milan Fashion Week SS08 Wrapup II
Sorry this post is late! I spent the last many hours getting to Chicago (first time here!) and am now jet-lagged (slept too much on the planes.) Thank goodness for the new runway photos -this season's Milan shows are definitely more exciting than last season's shows!
Prada
Wow. After last season's collection of heavy artificial materials, this season's sheer, flowy clothes is a great change. The first thing I loved was the dark, moody makeup. The makeup theme -dark eyes and light lips -is made moody and not sexed-up. Miuccia shot for 'fantasy'. And it IS fantasy. Even if it's not dramatic fantasy like Dior haute couture or Alexander McQueen shows, the clothes here are Prada's signature, understated and not-for-everyone sort of fantasy.
See the silk dress on the right -it's amazing how Miuccia managed to combine those peacock-ish colours and still make the dress look pretty and not tacky. 
I LOVE that dress on the right with the fairy print. It's so elegant and feminine with a cute, pretty edge.
It's so refreshing to see Prada's intellectual, artisitc clothes not looking like it's usual, boxy self. However, I'm not sure how good they'll look on the consumers or who would actually buy crazy coloured pants (like the one on the left.)Alessandro Dell'Acqua
While Dell'Acqua's collections have never been as fashion-foward as Prada's, the clothes are always great to see how he mixes his new inspirations with last runway collections' trends.
OK, so the first few outfits of underwear are pretty bad, but I do really like his cocktail dresses. (I have a thing for these fake strapless dresses. They're just so much more practical, modest and comfortable than the usual strapless dress, don't you think?) 
I'm not sure how commercial these Japanese-inspired skirts/ dresses will be, but do note the wasit-clinching trend. Ooh, and look at the dress on Du Juan (left,) doesn't it look like flowers are growing on her (and tastefully covering up her private parts?) Marni
Marni is a brand that I see people wear around a lot. It's so distinctive you really can't miss it. Whenever I see Marni clothes in real life, I've always been so bombarded with the prints and crafty accessories that it didn't occur to me that Marni's clothes are now less nature-like than a few years ago until I read the reviews on the SS08 collections. And even though the crafty necklaces are still there, the clothes now really do seem more modern and wearable.
The dress on the left is one of my favourites from this Marni collection. It's artistic without being too over-the-top. And that dress on Lily Donaldson (right) -it actually looks somewhat classic and sleek, something that is not very Marni-like.
The patent leather bags and skirts are still there, but this time paired with brighter colours.
Perhaps it's an attempt to try out new silhouettes, but some of the clothes like the dress on the right was so different from Marni's usual clothes that I can't quite appreciate it on the Marni runway yet.Image credit: www.style.com
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Sonya Kashmiri at LFW Estethica - Spring Summer 2008
Sonya Kashmiri was showing her luxury environmentally-friendly collection at The London Fashion Week Estethica Exhibition (Fashion Collections Spring Summer 2007 edition). Since I havent been to the show, I did some desk research (googling!). Vegetable tan leathers from Portugal with organic cotton linings are used throughout her collection. Non leather components in Sonyas handbags are kept to a minimum, recycled leather are also used for structural support. This fantastic eco-handbag is available at the Natural Store with a 250 price tag.
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Rain and Rain and More Rain in Milan
So I wanted to have more shots tonight but this rain is completely mental!! (sorry, I have have been watching too much Extras on DVD )
anyway weather is better tomorrow and i should have more to post (stupid rain)
btw, it is The Sartorialist two year anniversary today!
I can't articulate (I am rarely articulate) how much the community here has meant to me and this blog ,so again, thanks!
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anyway weather is better tomorrow and i should have more to post (stupid rain)
btw, it is The Sartorialist two year anniversary today!
I can't articulate (I am rarely articulate) how much the community here has meant to me and this blog ,so again, thanks!
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Thursday, September 27, 2007
Luella Bartley Robbed of Designer Handbags
September 26, 2007Luella Bartley Robbed of Designer HandbagsRobbed! Luella Bartleys newly opened Brook Street Store (London) has been raided just one week after opening its doors. Huge bummer. It is reported that a gang on mopeds broke the glass doors with a sledgehammer at around 1am yesterday morning before making off with about $20ks worth [...]
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Elise Neal
Elise Neal attending the 7th Annual BMI Urban Awards held at the New York-New York Hotel and Casino on September 7, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Elise Neal definitely wants to get noticed. Over the last six months we've seen her transform into a red carpet Goddess. First her hair underwent a radical cut. Then her outfits became edgier. The leopard print shoes really make this outfit pop and the length of the dress is so classy. Undoubtedly my favorite look of Elises so far and judging by how many people emailed me about this dress, its a favorite of yours too. See below for some steal style tips.Read More...
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Bag Bliss Giveaway: Balenciaga Brief Giant Silver Purse
September 26, 2007Bag Bliss Giveaway: Balenciaga Brief Giant Silver PurseIts time for another fabulous giveaway, brought to you by the purse-obsessed blog, Bag Bliss.This time around, up for grabs is the new fall Balenciaga Brief Bag with Giant Silver Hardware in the color black straight from Balenciaga of New York (more pics).Anyone of you [...]
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Introducing: The Rafe Voltaire Penelope Satchel Handbag
September 25, 2007Introducing: The Rafe Voltaire Penelope Satchel HandbagThis bag is deliciously gorgeous! A newbie from accessory designer Rafe Totengco, its the mirror metallic Rafe Voltaire Penelope Satchel.Dressed in the shiny reflecting mirror-finish leather and accessorized with gunmetal hardware. This bag also features double arm straps, a thin lightweight removable chain, and one single large [...]
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db clay Green Friendly Guy Wallets
September 26, 2007db clay Green Friendly Guy WalletsWith everyone thinking green nowadays, its nice to see some green innovative products like the new wallets from db clay out of Portland OR. These biodegradable wallets are made with a synthetic fabric that is similar to a vinyl canvas and have been manufactured with no toxic materials.There [...]
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Fossil Perry East-West Messenger Man Bag
September 25, 2007Fossil Perry East-West Messenger Man BagLooking for a quality leather messenger bag without the big price tag of the major fashion houses? The Perry East/West Messenger Bag from Fossil lets you get a quality leather bag that will take the wear and tear of everyday use at an affordable price of $158 via [...]
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Designer Purse Deal: GoldenBleu Bridget Handbag
September 25, 2007Designer Purse Deal: GoldenBleu Bridget HandbagGoldenBleus super sized designer envelope is on sale, for about 30% off retail. The Bridget was released this last spring season and has recently found itself in the halls of unwanted bags at ActiveEndeavors.This super light bag is created in an envelope design that features a top [...]
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Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Twelve By Twelve
The Twelve By Twelve shopping site launched today promising couture at affordable prices. The company, owned by Forever 21 Inc., carries seven collections each with a signature style. Though there arent many items on offer just yet, my favorite line will probably be Vintage Couture. Its modern chic meets retro Hollywood. Clothing comes in sizes small, medium and large but I dont know what large means anymore. Head over to www.twelvebytwelve.com to scrutinize for yourselves then come back and tell me what you think, if anything. If any of you order from them definitely write a review. Thanks Alisha for the heads up ;)
Left to right: Satin Turtleneck Tunic, $28 - The Royals Collection; Optic Printed Tiered Dress, $42 - The Modern Art Collection; English Trench Coat, $49 - The Royals Collection, all available at www.twelvebytwelve.comRead More...
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On The Street.........Turtleneck & Cuffs, Milano
I don't know how he executes this so well but he has on a white cotton shirt (visible only at the cuffs) under his black turtleneck.I also love the extreme bravado of his pocket square/
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Do You Know How Much Collar You Can Handle?
I have written a lot about the "proper" amount of cuff to show with a suit. If your neck and face can handle it, I also love a dramatic amount of collar over a jacket.
Again it is all in relation to your size but it does really finish off a look.
I wish I had a better shot of this but when i look at this image all I can see is that great collar.
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Milan Fashion Week SS08 Wrapup I
And we are off to Milan! Sigh, it seems just like yesterday I was walking along via Della Spiga, passing by the huge Armani building and breathing it all in. Anyways, back to the runway. Lets start with the most Italian of them all......
Gorgio Armani
Inspired by the languid sensual summers of Southern Italy, this collection had a much more relaxing and casual touch than Armani's usual sleek, sharp and sexy silhouette. And about time too! I was getting bored of using the same adjectives every season to describe Armani.
I am usually not one for gypsy looking shorts, but I am loving these. Armani upgrades them with the shiny material and the subtle tailoring, making them look feminine and elegant while still being very relaxing and comfortable. They appear to be very versatile too, looking great with equally relaxing looking tops, loose and fitted jackets. I want one of these next season!
Then there were the dresses. Or shorts integrated into looking like dresses (left and right above). He keeps with the theme by using these light flowing fabric further enhanced by its texturized print.
More into the evening, we have these creations. Armani's pairing of the sequence top with the flowing floral skirt is just genius.
Something a little more typical of Armani, the evening wear. I simply LOVE all of these, especially the gold one on the right that was the finale. Simply beautiful. Oh and it looks like I'm going to have to invest in light shawls next season too!
Burberry Prorsum
Christopher Bailey never ceases to amaze me with his collections that are always refreshing but still oh-so-Burberry. This season, the theme was the Luxury Warrior, I have no idea what the means but it looks to me that it involves feminine ruched up materials paired with rocker chic studded elements.
Personally I don't really like the look of these ruched up material. It looks like bunched up muscles....maybe I've been seeing too much Body Worlds.....But I DO like the whole long jacket over a dress and cinched together with a studded belt look. Very cool. And I LOVE the checkered patterns. Definitely more refreshing than the usual Burberry print.
Without the jacket, those studded belts look just as cool. I especially love the black bubble dress with the black blazer and belt underneath (right) look. Oh and I'm not too fond of that feathery looking pencil skirt (left), looks scary.....
More trenches. LOVE LOVE LOVE that updated trench (left). Looks soooo awesome. And middle outfit with the black trench and the big patent black bag looks soo chic as well. And the purple outfit (right) perfectly illustrates Bailey's mixing of lux materials.
More vibrantly there are these hot pink and blue looks. I especially love the sky blue on sapphire blue combo (middle). Its soo sharp. And that gray dress is just beeeeeeautiful.... so feminine and delicate with a bit of edge from that belt. Perhaps that is what Bailey means by luxury warrior?
Either way, one thing I'm sure you'll all agree with. Next season, the studded belt is THE accessory to have. And from the variety of ways Bailey has shown us how to wear it on this runway, I'd say its a prime investment!
Image Source: Elle.com
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Gorgio Armani
Inspired by the languid sensual summers of Southern Italy, this collection had a much more relaxing and casual touch than Armani's usual sleek, sharp and sexy silhouette. And about time too! I was getting bored of using the same adjectives every season to describe Armani.
I am usually not one for gypsy looking shorts, but I am loving these. Armani upgrades them with the shiny material and the subtle tailoring, making them look feminine and elegant while still being very relaxing and comfortable. They appear to be very versatile too, looking great with equally relaxing looking tops, loose and fitted jackets. I want one of these next season!
Then there were the dresses. Or shorts integrated into looking like dresses (left and right above). He keeps with the theme by using these light flowing fabric further enhanced by its texturized print.
More into the evening, we have these creations. Armani's pairing of the sequence top with the flowing floral skirt is just genius.
Something a little more typical of Armani, the evening wear. I simply LOVE all of these, especially the gold one on the right that was the finale. Simply beautiful. Oh and it looks like I'm going to have to invest in light shawls next season too!Burberry Prorsum
Christopher Bailey never ceases to amaze me with his collections that are always refreshing but still oh-so-Burberry. This season, the theme was the Luxury Warrior, I have no idea what the means but it looks to me that it involves feminine ruched up materials paired with rocker chic studded elements.
Personally I don't really like the look of these ruched up material. It looks like bunched up muscles....maybe I've been seeing too much Body Worlds.....But I DO like the whole long jacket over a dress and cinched together with a studded belt look. Very cool. And I LOVE the checkered patterns. Definitely more refreshing than the usual Burberry print.
Without the jacket, those studded belts look just as cool. I especially love the black bubble dress with the black blazer and belt underneath (right) look. Oh and I'm not too fond of that feathery looking pencil skirt (left), looks scary.....
More trenches. LOVE LOVE LOVE that updated trench (left). Looks soooo awesome. And middle outfit with the black trench and the big patent black bag looks soo chic as well. And the purple outfit (right) perfectly illustrates Bailey's mixing of lux materials.
More vibrantly there are these hot pink and blue looks. I especially love the sky blue on sapphire blue combo (middle). Its soo sharp. And that gray dress is just beeeeeeautiful.... so feminine and delicate with a bit of edge from that belt. Perhaps that is what Bailey means by luxury warrior?
Either way, one thing I'm sure you'll all agree with. Next season, the studded belt is THE accessory to have. And from the variety of ways Bailey has shown us how to wear it on this runway, I'd say its a prime investment!Image Source: Elle.com
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Slowing down fashion collections for Spring Summer 2008
The Estethica space within the Exhibition at the London Fashion Week, devoted to the eco-sustainable high fashion for eco-designers to showcase their collections. They have been selected according to these eco-fashion categories: FAIR TRADE, ORGANIC PRODUCTION, RECYCLING. I must say that I havent been there (not easy to get invited!), but I still would like to visit or exhibit there next season for Autumn-Winter 2008-2009 fashion collection. How can you apply? Simple, send back the questionnaire that you can download at the London Fashion Week website.
I will send back the questionnaire with details on Label (ethical principles, materials, production and transportation) to @fromsomewhere.co.uk, than I will let you know about the result. It is common knowledge that to be considered for the exhibition you have to be loved by the press first, but not harm in trying. The eco-handbag designers selected for the Spring Summer Fashion Collection 2007 were: Again NY and Sonya Cashmiri. I will be looking at them in detail soon.
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Tuesday, September 25, 2007
The L.A.M.B. Signature Chateau Wristlet Clutch
September 25, 2007The L.A.M.B. Signature Chateau Wristlet ClutchLove this new bag by L.A.M.B.It comes with a detachable chain link strap, which is so perfect for a couple of reasons. During the day it can be attached to one of your large totes or handbags for easy access when not wanting to dig through to locate [...]
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FW07 Trend: Blue Eye Shadows
The ballots are in. All the make-up houses agree. Blue is the shade this season.
As one of their new fall looks, Mac came out with this Blue Storm look.
Created with their new Matte highly pigmented eye shadow, you can tell from the look above that the effect is very intense. This would be perfect for a dramatic look for a night out. Personally though this is a bit too much for my taste.
Laura Mercier also came out with a Stormy collection (I guess rain and wind is trendy this season). The ad is much more dramatic than the Mac, but the blues are still quite intense.
Their blue sky quad was actually what inspired this whole post. If you've been reading this blog for a while, then you will know that eye shadow quads are my weakness. Isn't this quad sooo pretty? After much admiration on the internet, I finally got around to trying it out the other day at the counter. Unfortunately it seems that blue really isn't my color. I tried, I really did. Usually when something looks nice, I can tell straight away. But this time when the sales lady tried it on me and I took a double take and had to cover my other eye in an attempt to find the beauty in it. The sales lady tried to help by adding eye liner and more of the darker shades for the more "full effect" saying that the blue takes some time to get used to, but no matter what she did/say and how much I tried, I still looked like I'd been punched. It is really too bad, I was fully prepared to buy it! The shades are just too blue! But the thing is, the sales lady looked perfectly fine with the blue shades on and she has a very similar skin tone as me. I don't know what went wrong there.
And then of course there is my darling Bobbi Brown with their limited edition metallics collection that comes in Midnight Metallics.
Isn't this palette so pretty too? I was torn between this and the Laura Mercier. But ultimately, I think this is the better blue palette around, because the two grey/silver blue colors are the perfect compliment to the dark blue, easily creating a whole smokey eye effect with a blue tinge.
Incidentally, I also love their Forest Metallics. The greens are just sooo rich and lustrous that it has blown away all my previous reservations about green eye shadows ever since my friend told me they looked slutty and I saw a middle aged lady wearing lime green eye shadow over her heavy powdered face and very red lipsticks, which really scared me. Those are lime green. But this is much richer and the effect is much classier and more elegant. I absolutely LOVE this palette. Hmm... so I guess at the end of the day, I just can't get away from Bobbi Brown.
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As one of their new fall looks, Mac came out with this Blue Storm look.
Created with their new Matte highly pigmented eye shadow, you can tell from the look above that the effect is very intense. This would be perfect for a dramatic look for a night out. Personally though this is a bit too much for my taste.
Laura Mercier also came out with a Stormy collection (I guess rain and wind is trendy this season). The ad is much more dramatic than the Mac, but the blues are still quite intense.
Their blue sky quad was actually what inspired this whole post. If you've been reading this blog for a while, then you will know that eye shadow quads are my weakness. Isn't this quad sooo pretty? After much admiration on the internet, I finally got around to trying it out the other day at the counter. Unfortunately it seems that blue really isn't my color. I tried, I really did. Usually when something looks nice, I can tell straight away. But this time when the sales lady tried it on me and I took a double take and had to cover my other eye in an attempt to find the beauty in it. The sales lady tried to help by adding eye liner and more of the darker shades for the more "full effect" saying that the blue takes some time to get used to, but no matter what she did/say and how much I tried, I still looked like I'd been punched. It is really too bad, I was fully prepared to buy it! The shades are just too blue! But the thing is, the sales lady looked perfectly fine with the blue shades on and she has a very similar skin tone as me. I don't know what went wrong there.
And then of course there is my darling Bobbi Brown with their limited edition metallics collection that comes in Midnight Metallics.
Isn't this palette so pretty too? I was torn between this and the Laura Mercier. But ultimately, I think this is the better blue palette around, because the two grey/silver blue colors are the perfect compliment to the dark blue, easily creating a whole smokey eye effect with a blue tinge.
Incidentally, I also love their Forest Metallics. The greens are just sooo rich and lustrous that it has blown away all my previous reservations about green eye shadows ever since my friend told me they looked slutty and I saw a middle aged lady wearing lime green eye shadow over her heavy powdered face and very red lipsticks, which really scared me. Those are lime green. But this is much richer and the effect is much classier and more elegant. I absolutely LOVE this palette. Hmm... so I guess at the end of the day, I just can't get away from Bobbi Brown. Chanel also has an eye shadow quad with blue shades as well, though it is not new. HG has it and the effect looks great, all smokey blue eye with a very pretty sparkly undertone.
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