Valentino
The leaves have started falling– and the red, orange, and yellow dancing hues have me in the mood for patterned bags! It’s a style that can be very understated and simple or completely wild (depending on what suits your tastes!). Here are options for every occasion: from oversized clutches to hip slung crossbody bags– you [...]
Black velvet is one of the most seductive and richest fabrics, and this season, it is more magnetic ever. In a literal sense, sure! (You can’t help but want to reach out and touch velvet, over and over again.) Thanks to new blends and innovations, black velvet is also an addiction for the eyes – [...]
Out with the old and in with the teeny-tiny! The mini-purse proved to be the most powerful player on the streets outside the Paris Fashion Week shows, and it just goes to show that in many cases, smaller is better. And so is dressier. The day clutch is now a strong contender for the bag [...]
From honeycomb to fully-grown updates to clear versus damier, PFW closes with multiple bangs. The Creative Director of Alexander McQueen has a bee in her bonnet this spring – and that’s quite a good thing! My hero, Sarah Burton, need not resort to furs and other gimmicks for McQueen’s Spring ’13 collection. Beautiful clothes speak volumes, and volume we [...]
Hear it here first: You absolutely must arm your closet with red this fall, and there’s no need to be shy about it. When it comes to red, go big or stay home. It’s a “look at me” color, so invite the stares! Here are some fun choices that bring real heat: 1. Charlotte Olympia [...]
Forget the rockstuds. Valentino has inevitably moved on up to crystal beads. To call this tote fanciful is an understatement. It’s completely over the top, and that’s why it works. Don’t be surprised if princess-loving tots ogle when you walk down the street with this one – this pale pink burst of whimsy (or opt [...]
