September 2008 Archives

As Kelly mentioned, the Emmys was full of black wearing gloom and doom sorts Sunday night. If Hollywood is responding to the slump, we must really be headed for depression. I have been obsessed with CNN Moneytalk myself and try as I might to not let it get to me, it's really scary and depressing! To cheer myself up, I decided to look for a bag that is as opulent and lux as they get (without resorting to the obvious-- the diamond crocodile birkin). Of course I had to check European websites to find them (someone has to cater to the Russian ladies of leisure and Chinese Tai Tais!).

Top of the list is this luscious green crocodile frame bag from Zagliani.  I have no doubt this is buttery soft, Dr. Zagliani injects the skin with silicone to ensure it's softness and suppleness.  Lined in grey suede, this beauty combines traditional design ignited with modern technology.  The spirit of the season is telling us to purchase investment pieces that will endure many years, what could be more lasting than a crocodile bag?  Okay, so it's ridiculous to entertain such a bag in our economy but I know we have lots of Russian, China, and Middle Eastern readers who are living la vida loca -- so go ahead-- indulge indulge indulge!  Us Americans will live vicariously through you until we figure out our $700 billion problem. $9,727/£5,278.00 at Matches.com

Going backstage and watching the models get primped and ready is more fun than the actual show itself sometimes. Watch us backstage with the most expensive hair stylist on earth, Orlando Pita... a mere $850 a haircut! He works his magic with T3 products (Beauty Snob favorites, too!) and gives us the lowdown on how he went from giving haircuts to anyone who'd let him to grooming the top models and A listers of the moment.

Get Kelly's Look- Dress by Rory Beca, Necklace made of vintage scarf from Fred Segal Santa Monica, and flats by Georgina Goodman.

Get Tina's Look - Pink top by Ralph Lauren, pants by Azzedine Alaia, YSL tribute sandals, and clover necklace by Van Cleef.

Kelly was at the Emmys last night! Read our review of the best and worst celeb fashion on the red carpet! Go to Couture Snob now!

I almost gagged on the cranberry/room temp water concoction I drink each morning when I saw this bag. The wart like bumps on the Versace Venus stamped ostrich bag is so frightening that it gave me the goosebumps and I had to stop looking at it after 10 seconds so I am actually doing this review from memory and will allow my intern to upload the photo later. From what I recall, the patent tote was in varying shades of purple (pink being deemed "tired" by Donatella who says she now embraces purple) and stamped with giant bumps to resemble ostrich skin. In plain unstamped leather, it would have been a cute purple shoulder tote with side pockets but hell, that's way too boring for Donatella.

This was also posted next to the bag-- Please note: Bag exterior color is listed as purple but has a green hue under certain lights. Gee, if they were trying to convince me to buy this certainly sealed the deal. I've always wanted a bag that pretended to be purple but is really moldy green and covered with warts. Versace Venus Ostrich-Stamped Patent Bag $2,880 at eLuxury.com

Take a deep breath and make sure you get to this sample sale without passing out from excitement. You girls in NYC are so lucky and get the best sample sales. Here are the details.

Sept. 24-28, the hours are: Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 1-6 p.m. At the Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St. Between Sixth & Seventh Aves. on the 4th floor. What will be there? Signature bags, scarves, shoes, ties, home products, and ready-to-wear for men and women.

I had a moment of nostalgia and browsed around some of our old posts and found some old favorites.  Who knew we'd have anything more to say after over 1,700 entries?!  In the beginning I had no idea how to use the software, I had to send all the text for Kelly to upload for me. Those were fun days when we were figuring all this out! Here are some I thought you'd enjoy,,,  (I won't overload you in one shot, this is a 3 part series)

LV Barf Bucket circa December 2005

The Season's Worst circa March 2006

Pierre Hardy circa April 2006

Invasion of the Giant Bag circa May 2006

Trick or Treat circa October 2006

Michael Kors dreams of Camelot circa October 2006

We absolutely loved filming with Nina! She was so sweet and nice-- though we'd hoped she'd bitch slap us a bit :) We ran into Nina at the DVF show last Sunday and ran up to her squealing to thank her for putting us in her new book "The One Hundred". We were like two little kids, hugging her and gushing our adoration. Thankfully she tolerated us! Later in the week, I attended Nina's book launch party hosted by Marie Claire at Milk Studios and got a peek at her hubby-- quite the dashing and handsome man! If you have not picked up a copy of Nina's new book- you must do so immediately. I've been checking the list off and of course making new lists of must haves. Buy "The One Hundred" Here!

Nina is wearing Balenciaga, I am in RM by Roland Mouret (I have this dress in different colors, it's become my uniform!) and Kelly is in DVF. Bagsnob.com and Nina Garcia would like to thank Bergdorf Goodman for opening the store at 7am in order for us to film.

SHOES FOR A CAUSE!!! TOMS wrap boots have stolen our hearts ...Couture Snob

Beauty Snob sparkles with Benefit Powderflage!

FabSugar Shows you the new Tom Ford eye wear campaign...What do you think?...Cast your vote now!

Tot Snob: Rain could be so much fun if you are prepared! Mary Jane rain ensemble from Trumpette.

Stiletto Jungle explains why clip-on earrings are a true must-have.

Allie is Wired fashion face off: Jessica Simpson vs. Kelly Osbourne.

Bag Bliss spots the top 5 handbags worn by celebrities.

KRISTOPHER is wanting, wearing, and hating puffer jackets.

Cozying up for fall, Coquette goes mad for plaid coats.

Second City Style has some final thoughts about New York Fashion Week Spring '09

StyleBakery has the scoop on fall's new metallic smoky eye.

The Shoe Goddess is still raving about Marni's fall collection!
 
Fashion Pulse loves the bustier dress trend!

Jimmy Choo is learning to stick with a good thing and has updated its ultra popular Saba bag in python for Fall. Slick and sleek, the easy hobo shape is a good investment in black exotic. Python is dressier than plain ol' black leather and at this huge size (19"), it'd double as a travel bag/over nighter (petite girls like me should only use this for travel actually). Women want more than just the latest "it" bag; they want to invest in pieces that will last through the season and have multiple functions for their busy lives. The little bag bracelets are also updated in brushed gold and polished black resin with a very discreet Jimmy Choo logo. I can not rock this look at night but our tall readers can easily go day to night for oversize chic. I know you will think the price expensive but remember it is a very large bag (19"x13") and you are getting a lot of python skin! $4,495 at Net-a-Porter

As I prepare for the Emmy Awards on Sunday (yes, I am going!!), I was invited to cover the Emmy House, you know where celebrities get free swag and manicures before the big event. I was really excited about this, I thought it would be full of fabulous things and although I had no intention of taking any of the swag for myself, I was lead to believe that I would be covering celebrities getting good swag. I did not see any celebrities, at least none that I recognized. There was plenty of swag but nothing like the Oscars and Sundance where Chanel sunglasses and Rebecca Minkoff bags flowed, as if from a fountain. The event takes place in a really cool house in the Hollywood Hills (can't say where exactly because it is still going on today). Once you walk in, every square foot of the house, including bathrooms had sponsors' tables and setups.

Go to the next page to see how you can win my Emmy Swag Bag!