Archive for October, 2008
Happy Halloween – Bags in Costume
Dressing up for Halloween is not just for people anymore – designer bags get in on the fun as well. At least that is the only plausible explanation for some of these bags. In the spirit of ghastly fun, here are some of my favorites. JIMMY CHOO SAVANNAH AS POCAHONTAS I love Pocahontas, I have [...]
Web Snob: HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
FABSUGAR: Which Vogue Front Row Shoe Is Most Fab? 55 Secret Street discovers her SoleMates – discreet high heel protection for everything from cobblestone walks to the mean sidewalks on New York City. A Few Goody GumDrops has just ordered the ultimate Digital Goody from Vivienne Tam! Stiletto Jungle names the best jeans for pear-shaped [...]
Jimmy Choo Palladium Metallic “Elaphe”
Sparkle all year long in the palladium metallic Elaphe by JIMMY CHOO! I will never tire of metallic or exotic so this is a classic in my book. It’s all about buying wisely right now my friends, we need choose investments pieces that will last beyond the current season. The distressed python will patina beautifully [...]
Rebecca Minkoff Interview
I had the chance to interview handbag guru Rebecca Minkoff who is one of the few designers who has mastered designing beautiful handbags in the $500-600 range and besides giving some insight into her style and what the fashionista totes around in her handbag, I found-out that come Spring 2009 clothing will be added to [...]
Book Snob: “The Company She Keeps” by Georgia Durante
Over the weekend I came across Georgia Durante’s autobiography “The Company She Keeps” and have not been able to put it down– I took it with me everywhere until I finished it last night. Georgia Durante (aka The Godmother) was one of the most photographed models in America in the 70s (some of you may [...]
The Best of Bold : Red White and Blue
I am obsessed with bold color again. After a couple of months of carrying my black bags, I’m back to my colorful self. Who cares if the economy is black, gloom and doom– fashion is about fun and color! (At least for me!) In keeping with election year, designers from both continents are offering us [...]
Saks Bags and Shoes Event
Show me a woman who says she doesn’t need more shoes or bags and I’ll show you a woman who is out of her mind. There are a few things in life you can never have enough of; especially shoes and bags! Saks has a special Shoe and Handbag gift card event at Saks 10.30.08-11.02.08! Go shop now, no need to feel guilty– [...]
Goyard – Luggage for Life, Luggage for Curie
By Catherine Deneuve, Audrey Tautou Goyard is auctioning off 21 one of a kind bags that have been personalized by 21 French personalities, including Catherine Deneuve, Audrey Tautou and Vanessa Paradis to benefit cancer research. All the bags are in black or orange, the colors of L’Institut Curie which all proceeds will benefit. The organization [...]
Anya Hindmarch Ziggy Python Satchel
We previewed the Ziggy Python Satchel back in April but promised Anya we’d wait for for Fall to feature it (mostly due to copyright issues). But now that we’re well into the season, I can describe to you every little delicious detail on this bag! I have to admit some of my favorite Anya bags [...]
Pierre Hardy Fall 2008
Couture Snob Heidi and I are obsessed with Pierre Hardy shoes and bags (he also designs shoes and jewelry for Hermes in addition to shoes for Balenciaga). When we first saw his now iconic bag two years ago we called all over the world to get our hands on one– Heidi successfully got one direct [...]
