Gilt Accessories Final Sale

July 10th, 2009

There may be deals that you should not miss out on! Gilt is having their Accessories Final Sale which will have handbags, shoes, and more for prices up to 90% off retail. We have all seen 50% off, even 60% off, but 90%?? That is crazy! Starts at Noon EST today.

I’m not a big makeup girl. If you open my bag you will find a tube of chapstick and lip gloss. That is why I do not need a large cosmetic case. And that is also why I adore the Prada Small Vela Cosmetic Case, it is cute and perfect for to throw into your handbag with your makeup essentials. The other major perk is that it is made with Prada nylon, which is easy to clean up any spills. The size, 6?”W X 3″H X 1?”D, is ideal if you want to take some makeup with your for everyday use without it weighing down your bag. I checked my local Prada boutique, Saks, and Neiman Marcus for pink nylon and none of them carried it. Buy through Saks for $150.

Identify Jessica Alba’s Gucci Bag

July 9th, 2009

The girl is beautiful and the bag is beautiful. But what Gucci bag is Jessica Alba wearing? Any of you know. Kasi, a loyal reader, is trying to figure out what bag this is, but can’t seem to find it on the Gucci site (neither can I). ID this bag!

Today is the attack of the brown bags! So you all better enjoy their chocolately goodness. I’m just in the mood for some different brown bags and this way you can chose which one you like the best. Right now let’s focus our attention to the Gucci Medium Hobo. Before anyone jumps down anyone’s throat (including my own)- this is simply a style of a bag and none of us personally killed the rabbits being used for this. So Gucci is one of my favs. I love my Large Horsebit Hobo, and I just love many of their styles and designs. This hobo is made of chocolate laser-cut rabbit with chocolate leather trim and bamboo details. I love the shape, I love the color, I love the bamboo, and I happen to love the fur. Gucci has this bag readily available for $3,150 via Bergdorf Goodman.

Gucci Papillon Evening Bag

July 8th, 2009

My eyes are not deceiving me. This is indeed the Gucci Papillon Evening Bag that has caught my attention. There are a few reasons that this is a great evening bag. First is the price; which is by no means super cheap, but in the world of handbag lovers $750 for a bag from a huge designer house and with exotics is relatively inexpensive. Second, the look of the bag is alluring. It mixes the bamboo detail to give it the tropical resort feel, but doing so in black keeps it classy for evening wear. The bags body is designed with black satin and the flap is designed with black ayers (snake skin). Dimensions are 9?”W X 4?”H X ?”D. This is a great evening bag for resort wear and especially great for the lucky ones that live in the tropics. Buy through Saks for $750.

The Gucci Boston Bag is seen as one of the iconic bags from the house of Gucci. While Gucci has lost some of its wow factor recently, there are still loyal followers of the brand and the Boston bag remains in the forefront. With the familiar shape, comes a familiar bag, the Gucci Horsebit Nail Medium Boston, that adds a new causal touch with its plush white leather and nail details. There is a very equestrian feel to the bag, offering Gucci’s signature horsebit detailing on the front and leather pulls on the sides. This bag is appealing and redeems a little of what Gucci has lost. Measurements are 10 1/4″H x 17 7/10″W x 5 1/2″D. Pre-order through Saks for $1,795.

Gucci Tribeca Medium Shoulder Bag

July 8th, 2009

I feel like I’ve been kind of a Negative Nancy lately, so I hopped on Saks.com hoping to write about something I really like for you guys.

Unfortunately, instead of doing that, I have to be negative again. And it’s all Gucci’s fault.

The Gucci Tribeca Medium Shoulder Bag is a disaster. Of epic proportions. And that’s coming from someone that normally really likes Gucci, even when they get a bit wacky with their designs. I usually understand what they’re up to, but here…there just are no words. It’s a big bag with a skinny, tiny strap - bad proportions! It’s got a textured heart inset placed randomly on the front - icky! And it’s got a big ol’ tattoo design in the tradition of the geniuses (and I say that facetiously) over at Ed Hardy right smack dab in the middle. Eww. I’ve heard rumblings of unhappiness with the Cruise collection over in our Gucci section on the forum, but I figured it would still have some redeeming qualities to most of the bags. Some of them aren’t so bad, but this? This is bad. I say this out of love, Gucci. I want you to make beautiful things. So please, for Spring, try harder. But, if you disagree, buy through Saks for $1,395.

Gucci New Jackie Guccissima Shoulder Bag

July 7th, 2009

Logo bags are kind of five minutes ago, right? They’ve been kind of five minutes ago for a couple of years now. But despite the fact that I’ve never been a big fan of bags with branding all over them, I’ve always had a soft spot for Gucci. I like the pattern that their traditional logo fabric creates, and I like how it looks when it’s embossed into their Guccissima leather. I think it works because even if it didn’t serve as a logo, it would still be a fairly simple and attractive pattern.

And that’s why I like the Gucci New Jackie Guccissima Shoulder Bag. Last season when the New Jackie came out, I wrote about how much I like the functional and comfortable shape of the bag, and that hasn’t changed a bit. When you combine super soft, matte leather with the Guccissima embossed logo, it provides great texture without having to mess with the bag’s structure or premise. The color of this bag seals the deal for me - grey is an enormous, important color for Fall 2009, and this grey is a perfect, blue-undertoned, medium grey that will go with almost anything in the average woman’s wardrobe. It’s mighty expensive for regular leather, thought, which is a major deterrent for me adding it to my wardrobe. Buy through Saks for $3250.

The Definitive Guide to Ladies Golfing Fashion

July 7th, 2009

I was perusing Golf for Women the other day and wondered where are the women who wear the golf attire modeled in women’s golf magazines? I’ve never seen women, professionals included, who would dress in such expensive and outrageous clothes!

It’s easy to spend money outfitting yourself for golf. Hats, sunglasses, gloves, shirts, shorts, socks, windbreakers and shoes all add up quickly, even if you shop the sales. Add in equipment, bag and cart and you have to play quite often to keep down the “CPU” cost per use.

One glossy advertisement showed a model in short shorts (like that’s allowed on courses!) that cost $275, the Tse golf shirt ($595), jacket by Ralph Lauren ($185) and two-toned Utuser shoes ($425).

That comes up to $1480; I could never hope to get the CPU on that outfit anywhere near a normal level in my lifetime! Don’t get me wrong; I love clothes. I really love shoes, but could never afford, or want, golf shoes that cost more than the national budget of some small countries.

Granted, you want comfortable shoes that don’t look like something your grandmother would wear, but you can easily find less expensive and fashionable shoes. I have several really stylish golf outfits, none of them brand name. If I totaled the cost of all of them up it would not come up to the price of the Tse golf shirt. Personally, I’d rather have several stylish outfits and one outrageously priced one.

If I were to wear a $1480 outfit to play golf, I would simply be too worried about getting dirty or perspiring to play a decent round.

In terms of picking shoes to go with the outfit the first thing to consider is that Your feet need to be comfortable! Have you ever developed a blister while walking or running? It’s all you can think about and it ruins the experience. Don’t let uncomfortable shoes ruin your golf game.

This is one area where you shouldn’t let your frugality make the decision for you. You will be wearing these shoes many times and they should be considered an investment. Comfort should be your biggest concern when buying shoes. Your foot should not move at all on your heel when you walk, yet your toes shouldn’t feel cramped. Have you shoes professional fit to your feet and walk around in them before you buy them.

Proper golf shoes should be waterproof so that your feet remain dry in damp conditions. Good socks are important too; they will wick perspiration away from you feet, keeping your feet dry and comfortable. All golf courses prohibit metal spiked shoes in the effort to protect their delicate greens. Purchase shoes that allow you to change the rubber spikes easily, and while you’re there, purchase some extras. You never know when you might lose one. Replace the spikes when they become worn.

With all the things you have to worry about while playing golf, your feet shouldn’t be one of them. When it comes to golf footwear, quality counts.

GUCCI SUKEY PYTHON TOTE BAG BRINGS HIGH-CLASS AND EXOTICNESS

July 6th, 2009

Punctuate your every look this fall and winter with Gucci Handbags. Coming in modern neutral shade already makes this bag interesting for the season’s use, but aside from that, the exoticness it exudes and also its hint of bohemian luxe all the more makes this an attention grabbing carryall.

Crafted from dark brown python with dark brown leather trim and light gold hardware, you know that this piece will surely bring high-class glam on your totality. Despite coming in an already striking exotic look, this tote is still designed with fringing detail on the front, making it exude a hint of toet luxe. ’sukey’ large tote with double handles, tab snap closure, side snaps, pleat detail, detachable interlocking G charm, studs, and inside zip pocket. 43 x 15 x 30 cm. 19 cm drop.

Aside from that luxurious detail, opening this gucci handbags would also be luxurious since it features black faceted gem detail with designer-embossed clasp fastening. On the inside is an ochre satin lining with extra compartments for additional storage to its already large dimension.

And though this Gucci Purses looks very luxurious and exquisite, I think the tag of $2,179 is a bit overpriced. But anyway, if you have the money, then this will surely keep others jealous.

Louis Vuitton handbags and celebrity

July 5th, 2009

So obviously the luxurious Louis Vuitton handbag matches with her equally classic and luxurious totality. It retails for a hefty price, and indeed, being an LV purse plus the fact that this is a practical carryall, you know it should be worth its price.

 It is made from soft and supple calf leather and it comes with subtle black-dipped, meticulous and precise perforated monogram pattern all throughout. Granted Madonna looks a bit dull in her looks, the luxurious Louis Vuitton handbag Mahina XL handbag still obviously stood out from her rather neutral ensemble as it shows a beautiful contrast against it.

This is actually a moon-inspired bag, with its name coming from a lunar deity in Polynesian culture, so obviously, the design all over has to do with it. The leather is softly drummed to pull up the grain, while shiny golden brass hardware adds a classier appeal to its totality.It has an open top with banded push-lock closure, showing microfiber lining with leather-trimmed zipped pocket and D-ring on the inside

 Now if your entire essentials still don’t fit, the buckled bands on the sides that create subtle gathers can be adjusted to widen the bag. This can be carried through its rolled leather handles though I doubt you would wear it on your shoulders since it would make you look odd.I wonder what Madonna has got into her very large Louis Vuitton Mahina XL Handbag.

But anyway, though the contrast on her ensemble looks great, you could still wear this with any types and colors of outfits since this bag shows versatility.

Brighton Frocks Fashion Weekend

July 4th, 2009

Well it finally arrived and went, what a fanfare.
The theatrical catwalk show was spectacular and boy did I enjoy it. With a few nerves but mostly just a sense of real anticipation ‘my models’ (note the proprietorial tone!) sashayed their way down the catwalk… all to appreciative whoops and hollers from the sellout audience, we ROCKED the catwalk.

Can’t wait for next year

SUNNY DELIGHTS

Sunny Days are here,and what better excuse could you have for a new outfit? A lot of you will have lots of opportunities to show off at everything from sophisticated soirees to ladies’ days at the races.

One of the hot colours we can see around is a vibrant yellow/lemon - it’s so striking especially on tanned skin.
With brighter sunny days, Spring saw the big designers bringing out their new collections and floral designs featured prominently with Nicole Farhi, Oscar de la Renta and Moschino amongst others. Or, how about optical prints – if you want to be right up to the minute Mathew Williamson, Alexander McQueen and Miu Miu all had some stunning designs in their summer collections –

And please, please…please don’t leave it until the last minute before you contact me for that special outfit.

Off to Berlin fashion week now… go green girls

Louis vuitton handbag

July 3rd, 2009

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