June 2008 Archives

Everyone loves Gerard Darel, especially this sporty and functional everyday Barcelona style. You can imagine how excited I got when I heard of this sale through ideeli. Not only can you get your hands on the bag that is seen on the most chic in Paris, it is only $380. Now the hard questions is, should I get the white or the navy? Both are perfect for the summer, navy goes with so much especially since I'm the jeans girl, so I should go for the navy. But in the summer, you can't go wrong with white, it is amazing with absolutely everything. What the heck, just get both, at this price why am I hurting my brain over it? Again, ideeli has set up a special link for Bag Snob readers (because they are a members only retailer and you must be invited to join). Sign up to be alerted when this bag goes on sale sometime today. Apparently I gave away trade secrets when I told you when the Kotur sale was going to start. This time, you will just have to stay tuned. Can you stand the suspense?!!

I found myself with several hours of free time on my hands yesterday morning, and decided to go watch Sex and the City-- alone. I have never gone to the movies alone at 10am on a Sunday before but after two hours and 15 minutes of pure mindless entertainment, I was glad I went and can't wait to do this more often-- it was so therapeutic to sit in a theater alone! I was also relieved the movie turned out so enjoyable, after all the hype I almost didn't go see it. I loved the series and was afraid I would hate the movie but it was as if the show never ended, the girls slipped back into their roles without missing a beat! I don't want to give too much away for those of you who have not seen it but the movie was a sweetly spun tale about love, friendship, and forgiveness (albeit one filled with mucho product placements). But please do not expect any earth shattering performances, the cast, after all, is merely prop for all the fabulous gowns, shoes and bags! Now, on to the bags, there were so much eye candy for me in each scene, many that we've featured here in the past:

From On the Runway by Cathy Horyn
Wow-- turns out the "exclusive" Nina Ricci dress worn by SJP to the premiere of Sex and the City in NYC wasn't so exclusive after all. According to the NY times blog, On the Runway, Parker was led to believe by both Nina Ricci designer Olivier Theyskens and President Mario Grauso that the dress had not been worn before. SJP was upset because she remarked to Theyskens during the fitting that she was surprised the dress hadn’t been worn before. He assured her it hadn’t.

“He didn’t say, ‘Well, actually I just escorted Lauren down the red carpet at the Met.’ ” said Parker, adding, “I just wish it had been handled differently and they had been straight about it.” (Jump to vote!)

My YSL vintage Haute Couture Gown circa 1972 purchased from Decades-- one of my prized posessions.

I was so saddened to hear of the death of Yves Saint Laurent and would like to take a moment to reflect on one of the most influential designers of the 20th century. The man who put women in sexy smoking jackets, freeing them from poufy skirts of the '50s and whom coined "effortlessly chic" with his revolutionary ready to wear designs (he is often referred to as "The Godfather" of RTW) will be missed by many. Last month we had the honor of hosting an event with Lou Lou de la Falaise, his muse of over three decades and who inspired the YSL smoking jacket, and had a lovely conversation with her about YSL. His legacy will no doubt continue on through the name he leaves behind.