Satin

The whimsy of Lanvin is often imitated and rarely achieved. Snobs know that only the real thing will do. When other brands do luxe kitsch, it just looks cheap. I was indignant this last Christmas over a certain $600 Frostie the Snowman change purse (those two zeros should have come after a decimal point!), but [...]

Thanks to Jason Wu for fueling my current clutch craze: his dazzling Karlie bejeweled box clutch had me at hello. Just as the fashion world is obsessed with Karlie Kloss’ new short hairdo, I’m also all about Karlie at the moment! Big bags are sitting tight in the back of my closet, making way for [...]

At last night’s SAG Awards, Naomi Watts was sheer perfection with barely there makeup and a bold red lip. Her old world glam Marchesa gown and elegant Ferragamo clutch made her into a modern screen goddess. And I was so happy that Jessica Chastain went back to McQueen. Her gold-embroidered Oscars gown last year was such a standout, and [...]

This is the perfect example of how a great bag can save any outfit! Jason Wu’s chic Karlie clutch kept eyes away from her strange halter top dress from Cushnie et Ochs (I love Diane, so let’s just call it avant-garde!). The embroidered beadwork on this boxy minaudiére screams star power and she has it [...]

Here’s the recipe for a refreshing take on the black-and-white combo: start with a base of black leather or satin; then add an unapologetic layer of snow-white lace, whether it’s eyelet or laser-cut calf-hair. I love the throwback vibe of pure lace, speaking of garden parties, ladylike gloves, and mint juleps. With a deep, dark [...]

With all the ghastly ghouls roaming around out there tonight, there’s enough scariness going on for one day. I’m countering it with a choice selection of bags yummier than a grocery-aisle’s worth of Halloween candy. Ask any snob, and you’ll get the same answer: she’d rather have a fun bag than a fun-size chocolate any [...]