Bloomingdale's is having a great sale on their contemporary merchandise. Just rocked this tee in the office today - and got asked if, "I had posted it to my blog yet." So here it is - especially for you Rachael!
Fluxus is an LA based brand that has been around since 2007 - I am loving this shirt and will be pairing it all season long with skinny jeans and leggings.
I am so excited to see Tim Burton's adaptation of Alice and Wonderland (he's my favorite director and I own almost every movie he has ever done) and apparently he's also inspiring designer, Tom Binns. Tom Binns is partnering with Disney to create jewelry inspired by characters from Alice and Wonderland. This piece is inspired by the Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp's character) and is called the broken tea cup necklace.
These are limited edition pieces that will range from $1000 to $5000. OUCH! That's a pretty penny.
But - Tom Binns is also creating a more affordable priced line that will be sold in NYC boutiques! Hopefully, we'll be able to score the pieces online!
These queen of hearts inspired necklaces felt like a timely post - just in time for Valentine's Day!
Tom Binns for Disney Couture (saw this priced at $175 in a recent magazine)
While everyone else was watching the Superbowl, I got a mani pedi and read a magazine. I stumbled across VERAMEAT jewelry in one of my magazines - of course, a knuckle duster is right up my alley...
VERAMEAT Mini Knuckle Buster $150
Based out of NYC, VERAMEAT jewelry is hand crafted and features everything from the previously mentioned knuckle duster to a wide range of playful items like vampire teeth and dinosaurs. For the less adventurous there are nature and architectural designs. And the label also does all kinds of jewelry - I just like the rings the best.
Okay, I stumbled across this Italian brand, 5 Preview, by accident while surfing the web for a Chanel Logo T-Shirt. (I have a friend who finds the best vintage tees on e-bay but I am never that lucky or persistent enough to do online bidding.) 5 Preview started in 2008 and began the line with tailored white t-shirts inspired by iconic fashion design houses, like Chanel/YSL, and also classic characters from pop culture, like Mickey Mouse. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the label's use of my two favorite colors: white & black ala Coco Chanel.
These are some of my favorite tees:
5 Preview "CARTOON" T-Shirt $95
They also make Jewelry...
5 Preview Plexiglass "Fiftyfive" Necklace $55
And Tote Bags!
5 Preview Totebag WHAT $55 USD
I think I am in love! I just wish I knew how the t-shirts fit since they are unisex and pricey - I'd like to avoid having to make exchanges (and conversion rates, etc.) on international purchases! Also, do I have to be as tres chic as the model to rock these tees?
So I am trying as hard as possible to stop buying so much shit --- (I live in a tiny studio - that's undergoing a foreclosure sale right now. Economy. Ugh - and I can't afford much more clutter). I am not allowed to buy one of these tees until I really deserve it. For example, if I hit the gym 4 times this week (remember I am incredibly lethargic and it's raining outside) maybe I will pick one up. :)
Alright, so now that Nicole Richie has totally cleaned up her act (aka she's not strung out on heroin and hanging out with Paris Hilton all the time)... I have grown to love and admire her fashion and personal style.
She started off by designing Jewelry for her House of Harlow line - which is vintage inspired and reasonably priced --- and just announced her new clothing line: Winter Kate. (I wonder if it is inspired a little bit by my ultimate style icon ~ Kate Moss.)
Not sure how I feel about the line so far... it's definitely bohemian, vintage inspired, but I am not too down with prints.
There are only a few pieces in the collection so far - but I am sure that she will be adding more signature pieces from her own wardrobe. Check out more looks here.
I did go ahead and put this House of Harlow Cocktail ring into my shopping cart though :) I've been collecting Key Jewelry since my days in college so I had to have this.
It's that time of year again - where it's time to find the perfect handbag for Spring. OK OK, that really was just another excuse...since I was basically looking to expand my handbag collection.
I was already dreaming about the perfect nude/ tan handbag for Spring; So when I got an e-mail over the weekend from Barney's introducing the new Sahara color handbags from Balenciaga, I, of course, took that as a sign. Simon Doonan was telling me to immediately get one in my closet, like right now.
This is my top pick: The Balenciaga Giant City Handbag (a lot of working fashionistas that I know swear by the WORK size - but it's a little bit too oversized for me and doesn't come with a shoulder strap which really comes in handy while walking the dog, juggling groceries, taking the Muni).
I am typically not a fan of the giant hardware (the only bag in my current collection is the black city with the classic hardware) - but I DO think the Silver Giant hardware compliments the Sahara color perfectly and doesn't look like giant nipples, madonna cone boobs, thimbles, etc. My only concern is how to keep this bag clean and protect it. <3
Buy online at Balenciaga.com - Giant City Handbag $1,695
I think Barney's New York is also carrying this new style by Balenciaga exclusively called the ARENA GIANT COVERED VELO (I could be lying but I haven't seen them on the official website or in stores anywhere else).
The size is a little bigger than the CITY but smaller than the WORK - and it features an extra long shoulder strap so it can be slung across the body like a messenger bag.
Buy online at Barney's New York - Balenciaga Arena Giant Covered Velo $1,795
OOPS! I am a total noob! I was trying to add new tags to my old blog posts and well, ended up deleting this post instead.
New favorite thing in my entire closet. :)
I keep forking over my hard earned cash to those little Olsen Twins. I feel guilty every time I contribute to their already massive fortune - but this was featured in Shopbop.com's recent Ultimate Closet and I had been eyeballing it before... the feature somewhat tipped the iceberg to make the purchase (validation,,haha).
It's semi sheer (little holes in the woven cotton) and feels a little distressed which makes it special.
Wear it open..
Buttoned up....
... or even cross it over for a snugger fit! See, it's versatile two sweaters in one... that's why its OK.. keep telling myself that and proceed to check out!
Love how it is styled in the Lookbook
The one thing I don't like about Shopbop.com though is that they DO NOT pay for return shipping. What does this mean for you? Well, if you happen to make a purchase that costs upwards of $200 then return shipping gets pricey (shipping + insurance in case a package is lost over $200+). With that being said - please, don't take advice for me - as that acts as justification for my lazy ass to just keep all the purchases. :)
I've seen Gryphon at high end department stores and designer boutiques - but never knew much about the history of the label. Interestingly enough, the label was started by a woman named, Aimee Cho (woot woot), who was a former fashion editor at Vogue turned designer. (This basically sounds like my life dream come true, what a bitch! Just kidding).
The label was founded off a closet staple: the iconic trench coat (hmmm sounds a little familiar, ahem, Burberry) and branched out to include everything from edgy tees to romantic frocks!
Check out some looks by Gryphon on my favorite fashion search engine: Shopstyle.com
OK TRUTH - I am totally busted. What inspired this post today? Well I made the mistake of logging into Gilt Groupe and was lucky enough to put this little number in my cart! It originally retails for $450 and I actually used an old credit so all I had to pay was $12 measly dollars for shipping! Woo Hoo!
I am loving the little print - which you cannot see in the picture but they are actually teeny tiny minature hearts. I am going to pair with the Stuart Weitzman huggie booties and pair with sheer black tights with pin dots ala Balenciaga Autumn/Winter 2009-10 line.
I've been on the hunt for the perfect pair of black booties, it seems, for the last 3 years. I just wanted the shoe to do three things:
1. Be versatile and go from Day to Night
2. Have a heel that is comfortable enough to walk the streets of San Francisco.
3. Be functional - meaning that they serve the purpose of covering my feet up and protecting them from the elements, mainly rain.
How do you guys feel about these booties from Stuart Weitzman? I definitely agree that they look beautiful on the model featured in Shopbop.com's Ultimate Closet Winter edition - so I took a gamble and placed them in my shopping cart. I showed them to my friend Dreya and her immediate reaction was EWWWWW NOT CUTE or what I expected from you at all, lol.
They definitely stand up to criteria #1, #2 - but fall short of #3 since they are made of a stretch knit fabric vs. leather.
As you can see they look a little bit funny off the model due to the stretch knit fabric...
But they arrived in the mail and are much much more beautiful in real life. I love the almond shaped toe. The skinny little heel is definitely easy to walk in (much easier than my Christian Louboutin Simple 100 pumps).
And one of the main reasons that they are great is because I have skinny ankles and chicken legs. Often times my calves look like they are swimming in booties - so these booties are definitely hugging you hence the name.
The other thing that I really like is that it reminds me of the "SOCKS with Heels" look that is gracing the runways. I think the first time I ever saw that look and tried to re-create it was from Burberry's Spring Runway show 2008.
Buy online Stuart Weitzman Huggie Stretch Booties $365
It's was raining outside - so I bought a new jacket.
Anne Taylor LOFT Long Ripstop Anorak $98
A few things...
1. first purchase that I have ever made at Anne Taylor Loft - I have no idea. Is this store cool? Did I just step into the Old Navy of "young professional/ working girl clothes?" Not sure, I do like the jacket and I saw a cute floral print dress in the store front too.
2. I want an Anorak. I have TOTALLY wanted an Anorak for a long time - and a recent editorial magazine spread featuring the army fatigued colored utility jackets kinda inspired this purchase. Let's hope I can mix and match it to make some funky (not sloppy) looks.
3. I saw a picture of this jacket featured in Harper's Bazaar - that explains the impromptu visit to the mall.