Diane von Furstenberg
Top 5 Nudes: Lighten Your Load
Winter white has edged its way out of an odd shade to wear when there’s snow on the ground and into the territory of the officially agreeable. But I think creamy, dreamy nude – probably the most classically glamorous hue out there, aside from lipstick red – is so much more appealing. A pale, neutral [...]
Jessica Alba Carries Diane von Furstenberg: Golden Goddess
How to do gold metallics with daytime polish? Just ask mom of two Jessica Alba, who shows us how to glitter subtly and beautifully. Attending a luncheon for the March of Dimes in Beverly Hills on December 2nd, Jessica looked the part of the lady: fresh yet festive and shining brightly without revealing anything. Pairing [...]
Diane von Furstenberg Harper Connect Leather Daybag: Diane’s Love Connection
I saw the fabulous Diane von Furstenberg last week in Dallas, and the first thing she said to me was, “Have you seen the Harper Connect bag?” With that, she whipped out her own leopard-print version and unzipped the iPad pocket for an impromptu demonstration. I had looked at the Harper Connect Daybag online, [...]
Top 5 Harvest-Hued Bags: Autumn Leaves
Tired of black totes? Who isn’t?! An autumn-hued bag is the answer. The leaves on the trees might be falling to the ground, but fresh new bags are springing up everywhere. We get so caught up in falls’s standard neutrals (navy, gray, tan, and yes, black), we forget that the transitional season brings with it [...]
Diane von Furstenberg Harri Jewel-Embellished Suede Box Clutch: A Jewel in the Crown or Fool’s Gold?
Sometimes when analyzing a bag, you have to weigh the pros and cons. Diane von Furstenberg has an intriguing idea at work with this suede clutch, but the question is if it’s better in theory than in practice. The price is definitely a win, as is the timeless slim box shape; with a smooth golden [...]
Diane von Furstenberg Spring 2012 Collection: On the Bright Side
Layers and layers of white. Ensembles made up of three- and four-tiered colorblocking. Wacky flower prints aplenty. The Spring 2012 collection was one of the best I’ve seen from Diane von Furstenberg – and if you ask me, the bags not only completed, they made the looks. At moments when there could have been too [...]
Diane von Furstenberg Harper Haircalf Day Bag: Zebras Love The Fall
Who knew zebras liked the colder weather? The Diane von Furstenberg Harper Haircalf Day Bag is fun, flirty and fantastic. The thin little bag has a metal plate and logo with a detachable leather tassel that just shouts a good time. Though this is very much an after hours look, the bag inside is actually [...]
5 Colorblocking Disasters That Will Kill the Trend: Quit While You’re Ahead
Too much of a good thing? When a trend abounds, a few misses are bound to happen. Anyone getting involved in the now ubiquitous trend, whether you’re a bag designer or you’re just getting dressed in the morning, remember: colorblocking is not successfully defined by throwing a bunch of colors together willy-nilly! The colors must [...]
Top 5 Mini Bags: Small Wonders
I think about math all the time. Getting dressed is like putting together an equation, and lately, my magic number is six. As in, 6” heels and 6” bags. Here is my theory: the higher the heel, the smaller the bag. It’s all about proportions. You wouldn’t want to tumble stepping down from a curb [...]
Top 5 Non-Exotic Exotics: What’s in a Skin?
Call it the thrill of the hunt. Sometimes it’s almost more fun – it’s definitely more satisfying – to sniff out a good bargain. And you’re likely to end up dressing with more character, as your forced to use some innovation. A Frugal Snob isn’t cheap – she is someone who is savvy, not financially [...]
