Archive for May, 2009
Laugh for “A Place Called Home”
On June 2nd the Hollywood Improv will host a very special stand up comedy event that you cannot miss. It is a charity event that benefits “Laugh Links”, a program that is a part of “A Place Called Home” which provides at-risk youth with a secure, positive family environment where they can regain hope and [...]
Web Snob 5-29-2009
55 Secret Street gets stung (in the best way) by MAC’s Naked Honey Body Wash. Stiletto Jungle previews summer’s must have new lip products. All About the Pretty can enjoy luxury shopping while vacationing on the beach at the Luxury Collection Boutique Mall in Cancun. All Lacquered Up experiments with the matte nail trend by [...]
R & Y Augousti Ostrich Invite Clutch
The perfect color for the season and the price is right for an exotic. Need I say more? Everyone is looking for a white clutch for the summer but who wants to plunk down a grand or more for something you need a few times over the course of 3 months? But this very lovely [...]
YSL Cruise 2010
I am a bit in shock that the year 2010 is around the corner. Where has this decade gone? It’s been the most amazing decade of my life, which is why I don’t want it to end! And by the looks of Cruise 2010, I will be missing 2003. The most disappointing accessories collection thus [...]
Mary Norton Chiffon Rose Clutch
People have been asking about summer wedding bags and some crystal beaded miniaudiere easily comes to mind. But how about not so obvious, like this Rose Chiffon from Mary Norton? Perfect for the bride, although I don’t know where she would be carrying this, not down the aisle, right? For my wedding, I had a [...]
Jewel of a Bag: Kara Ross Fall/Winter 2009
Why choose between a beautiful piece of jewelry or a gorgeous bag when you can have both on a single fabulous accessory that does not cost an arm and leg?!?! Kara Ross designs the most exquisitely crafted and affordable jewel bags I have ever seen. Last season I coveted a black python clutch hand painted [...]
Badgley Mischka Lana Beaded “Tea Bag”
All this talk of “tea bagging” in congress apparently has inspired Mark and James to make a tea bag bag but in a literal way. It is in the hip and cool disco beads but why this shape? All it needs is a tag at the end of the strap for the full effect. It [...]
Valextra Premier Tote
This is the most streamline and sleekest design ever and of course it is from Valextra, the King of simple chic. Nothing is snobbier than having absolutely no pretense. I don’t have to flash my wares or even let you know what where or how. You know what I’m talking about, you see a girl [...]
Snob Worthy Links 5-26-2009
Beauty Snob – has summer time survival kits that will keep you looking fresh even through the hottest of days. Couture Snob – Sale Alert! 50% off Oscar de la Renta 5/27 Fab Sugar – Has prepaired a list of 15 must have sandals for the summer. Nitrolicious – is having a Veuve Clicquot Traveler [...]
Sale Alert! Oscar de la Renta goes 50% off tomorrow!!!
Mumbai in calfskin $1,990 now $995. Tesoro python clutch $2,490 now $1,245 A little bird told me that Oscar de la Renta boutiques and website will go on sale tomorrow! Oscar doesn’t mess around; when he goes on sale he goes directly to 50% off. None of this 25%, 30%, or earn silly [...]
