Celine

After many seasons of floppy-schloppy chic, I’m excited to see the commitment to sleek structure from the Parisian houses. The French understand the power of subtlety (perhaps more so than any other breed), and Fall 2012 is going to be one of refinement if they have any say in it! Céline toys with the triangle [...]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: a bag can make or break your outfit. Few occasions make that more apparent than Fashion Week, when It-bags are seen on It-girls all over the sidewalk and in most cases they are “making” it. Here, the most noteworthy clutches, totes, and satchels of Paris, where [...]

2011 may be old news, but the fresh bag silhouettes to come out of it are anything but. Out of some of the most prominent fashion houses, new shapes came to the forefront, proving that what makes an “It” bag is not flash and logo-driven panache but innovation of shape and mood. Here, the top [...]

I have always believed you can say it with color (your mood, personality, temperament) and I have always been a fan of hot pink. What’s a trendy color for some – scratch that, most – is a long-standing basic in my wardrobe. Not only does it set off neutral shades with ease (with navy, it’s [...]

The time has arrived for something different, and no designer should know that better than Phoebe Philo. The sleek and clean streamlined revolution Phoebe started two years ago has influenced everyone (including even spunky maximalists such as Sonia Rykiel, known for her sense of humor and fun). Now Céline has taken it too far and [...]

Go J.Crew for delivering some great Frugal Snob options these days! The one that really jumped out at me is the Edie purse ($238), a classic flap shoulder bag with a precision-similar vibe to the Céline. Smooth, sleek, and the archetypal modern ladylike bag: this season, every girl who aims to look polished needs a [...]