June 2009 Archives

Beauty Snob gets flawless skin with the perfect Liquid to Powder foundation from Motives!

Couture Snob discusses MJ's influence on fashion.

Jewel Snob would consider homelessness for this Anaconda Elisa Ring!

Tot Snob found a great pair of Ballerina Slippers by Chloe.

Fab Sugar offers a sneak peak at Mango, Summer 09.

Nitrolicious is happy to have found a nice affordable pair of caged sandals with these N.Y.L.A. Isabel Caged Sandals.

She Finds Brown or Blonde for Britney? You decide.

The Find introduces the new metallic trend we've been seeing with these sequined skirts.

Dear Snob in training,
There is absolutely nothing wrong with the YSL embossed lizard bags! As we always say, buy the best bag you can afford and if your budget allows you a lizard embossed suede Easy tote (17" medium is $1,195 and the 12" small is $995) and you love it, then you must get it!  The suede version is so lush and rich--  I love the iconic Muse but the Easy is more youthful and will see you through the school year and beyond. YSL Bags at Saks.  Good luck and enjoy your bag no matter what anyone else says, after all, you are the one working to buy it and you are the one carrying it! 

Much love, Bag Snob

If you live in Chicago-- our friends at Second City Style are hosting a Party wtih Poppy event at the Coach store on July 9th-- jump for details! RSVP is not required, but suggested at: poppy@secondcitystyle.com

Zagliani is known for innovation in material and skin so it is entirely appropriate for them to do a novelty bag like this one with lace detail. Look at the intricacy and precision of how the leather is folded and turned and sewn to get the perfect lace effect. I mean, as a whole, the bag is a bit too busy and frou frou for my taste but it is incredibly impressive to look at. Like a museum piece, you ohh and ahh but wouldn't exactly have the need to take home a marble statue of a naked man (but that's just me). I just can't believe the technical craftsmanship of this bag! At first I surely thought it would be actual lace! But of course it would fall apart if you got it caught on something. Even with this one though, you should probably heed extreme caution when using it. At Browns Fashion for $5,875.

If you're looking for a lazy slouchy bag to hang around with this weekend, grab Costume National's ruched hobo.  It has that sloppy-I don't care what I look like- chic but the ruched sides give it plenty of structure as well or it'd be just a giant blob and that would not be cute at all!  You won't need ripped jeand and Doc Martens with them, however, a feminine little white dress will beautifully contrast with this delightfully urban guerrilla bag.  I am quite impressed with the unique design of Costume National bags-- a simple shoulder bag with folded details also caught my eye.  Prices are quite reasonable-- check out Costume National Ruched Leather Hobo $1125 here and Costume National Folded Leather Shoulder Bag here.

This bag give me hope that decadence will once again reign. Not that this bag is particularly fabulous or to die for but a giant bag encrusted with sparkling stones for 3 grand can only mean one thing - disposable income. And lots of it. Everything for fall is all about over indulgence and glamour and to me, that is pure joy and optimism. I prefer the frame, it makes more sense going over the top with a smaller evening look. Kaleido Tote for $2995 and Gemme Frame for $2980. Both at Bergdorf Goodman. I also want to pay tribute to Michael Jackson with a bag that is representative of his aesthetic of flash and fantasy. And a flash he was, he is gone before his time. He will be missed but he left us with a lot of memories and incredible music that has been the soundtrack to many of our lives.

Summer has barely started and Anya Hindmarch has the best of the season on sale up to 50% already!!! Fabulous beach totes, clutches and travel bags are to be had.
Check out Anya Hindmarch sale now! Happy Shopping everyone!

Stiletto Jungle found cream eyeshadow the really doesn't crease.

eye4style gets glossy at Dashing Diva..

I am not a huge Gucci fan and on several occasions I've complained about their overuse of bamboo but this clutch makes me have to eat my words. This is the perfect way to use the bamboo - subtle, functional and adds the contrast and interest a simple, classic clutch needs. And it is not even that classic, the shape and style are, but the foldover design definitely knocks it up a notch in modernity. The problem with most foldover bags is that is does not stay folded over when closed, it kind of hangs partially open and looks stupid. But the bamboo turnlock takes care of that. The textured gray leather is gorgeous and versatile. The center band detailing polishes it off, just wish that tassel could be removed. At Saks Fifth Avenue for $830.