Yves Saint Laurent Chyc Large Flap Shoulder Bag

Posted at 11:38 AM, 8/8/2011

Lady like shoulder bags define the Fall 2010 season and YSL defines chic with its new CHYC shoulder bag.  The longer strap is so flattering and creates an illusion replica handbags of length which will make you look trim and slim (now who doesn¡¯t want that?!?!)  I love the way it looks dipping just below the hips and casually slung on the shoulder with a crisp white shirt and a pair of jeans (Chemin de Fer if you can find them!).  The clever use of the Y logo in brushed gold hardware is also gorgeous with the grainy patent leather.   I say for A/W 2010, put your Chanel bags to rest and grab a YSL Chyc instead!

I was initially interested only because this looks nothing like the motorcycle bag, not that there is anything wrong with the motorcycle it¡¯s just that Balenciaga has done nothing new in 10 years. When I go in to my neighborhood noodle shop and half the women there has that bag or a close approximation of it, I¡¯m gonna be turned off. But after looking at it for a couple of days, I have come to really louis vuitton speedy love it. Not just because this is new for Balenciaga and I¡¯m excited to see something new, this bag does stand on its own merit. Those giant outer pockets are the bomb! OK, so the straps are not at all original but who cares, it totally works here. Thank you for the shoulder pads because I just don¡¯t have it in me anymore to suffer for fashion. There is a total rocker vibe here that fits into a Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas non-musical lifestyle. The exaggerated proportions, that¡¯s what does it here. Love! At Barneys New York for $2495.

Horse+Nail Charlie Bag

Posted at 11:38 AM, 8/8/2011

The name sounds strange until you see the bag and then it totally makes sense. Yes, this is in fact inspired by horse and nails. But the origin of the name comes from coach crossbody designer Lindsey Hufnagel¡¯s last name, which in German means horse (Huf) and nail (nagel). So, was she bound to this look with such a name? I don¡¯t know but I like it! The horsebit has been done to exhaustion (Gucci) but here there is a slight twist to it ¨C it is the shoulder strap with some rocker like chains to make it edgy like a futuristic outlaw rather than hoity toity polo player. The super grainy textured leather in military green is the perfect canvas to bring this back into city life (saddle brown would take this straight to tumbleweed town). There is an detachable long shoulder strap to wear coach totes this cross body with the chains and horsebit hanging but that look is highly discouraged. At Shopbop for $1280.

Great way to ruin the perfect run of a Snob Worthy season, this old wig (a.k.a. bag) is offensive enough to negate all the lusty must haves for Marni. It¡¯s downright creepy ¨C why would you want to carry Cousin It around with you? Maybe for the hair fetish neurotic who can stroke the locks all day. *Shiver*. I would be so scared to have this in my house, I thought my daughter¡¯s Barbie beauty head was terrifying, this is like horror movie material. Can you image waking up to this decapitated head? And in the humid heat of summer, would it start to smell? What about tangles? Does it require regular conditioning treatments? I¡¯m obviously spending way too much time thinking cheap coach backpacks about a bag that nobody will EVER subject themselves to. At Net-a-Porter for $1500.

Australia Luxe: Prep Yourself for Winter with the Nordic Angel

Posted at 11:38 AM, 8/8/2011

I have a lovely pair of Australia Luxe boots that I wanted to show you now that the weather has gotten colder. I¡¯ve been meaning to share them with you for a while, but my Montana horseback riding vacation never happened, so they¡¯ve been in the closet for a bit. But lo and behold, crisp Christian Louboutin Sandals weather has me pulling them out and throwing them on nearly daily!

These are truly luxurious boots, with rabbit fur trim and a gorgeous, soft Australian sheepskin and Australian shearling and lining. I met the Australia Luxe owner herself at FFANY and she was a lovely woman, someone who truly cares about and invests in her product. I mean, almost all of the boot materials are from Australia, which is more than I can say for a lot of the shearling boots out there! They come in grey, sand, chocolate and chesnut as well.

The shearling on the inside is so comfortable I could die. It¡¯s no wonder every celebrity from Megan Fox to Jessica Alba has been seen in them! There isn¡¯t a ton of arch support, but most of the shearling boots are made to be pretty flat on the bottom, something you can just slip on. They¡¯re not just for Christian Louboutin Boots apres-ski; these are a great commuting boot for cold days walking up those subway or train steps. The sole has good traction, and the fur keeps me really warm.

These are the short ones. Personally, I¡¯d recommend the tall ones, especially if you live somewhere very cold with high snow drifts. And don¡¯t forget to Manolo Blahnik Shoes check out the rest of Australia Luxe¡¯s winter collection, including outerwear and rain boots, here.

Kim Kardashian Bowls in Louboutins

Posted at 11:38 AM, 8/8/2011

I¡¯ve sacrificed comfort and functionality Christian Louboutin Sale in the name of fashion before, but this image of Kim Kardashian  bowling / hosting the opening of High Rollers Luxury Lane in Louboutins is just plain ridiculous.  Sure, Kim¡¯s doing this to get press for Christian Louboutin Heels the event (job done!), but aren¡¯t there other more stylish and sensible shoes you can wear so that you don¡¯t risk a tumble?

What would you do if you were hosting an event and were getting Christian Louboutin Pumps paid big bucks?  Go for the glamorous look in stilettos or tone it down a bit in wedges or even cute, trendy oxfords?

Spring 2011 Runway: Marc Jacob for Louis Vuitton

Posted at 11:38 AM, 8/8/2011

The Louis Vuitton SS2011 runway was a collage of Chinoiserie and African references ¨C lots of beading, lush brocades, dimensional fur and fringe effects, all in vibrant color mixes.  And the shoes? Well, as usual, Marc Jacobs keeps things surprising and original.  But, while that Christian Louboutin Wedges Sale helps to keep us from getting bored, it also often leaves me taking days or even weeks to decide if I like the shoes he is presenting in any given season.

On a positive note, the SS2011 Louis Vuitton shoes do not have me drawing back in horror as I did for the fuzzy-tasseled shoes Marc Jacobs created for last spring¡¯s SS2010 LV collection.

These giraffe-heeled shoes were presented in a plethora of color combinations as well as a lower demi-wedge silhouette that  reminded me of these Tory Burch Shoes Sale Casedei heels from a few seasons back.

And, if the giraffe-leg stiletto isn¡¯t working for you, there were also chunkier tiger (zebra?)-striped heels as well as these fringe-beaded heels on view as well.  I¡¯m not sure if I could find an occasion to wear them. But they certainly are exuberant and youthful.

Are these practical for most wardrobes? Perhaps Christian Louboutin Shoes Sale not. But, they certainly are artful.

What do you think?

Manolo Blahnik: Kahika Floral Cut-out Boots

Posted at 11:38 AM, 8/8/2011

One thing that is as inevitable as the changing of the seasons as they cycle through their yearly progress is the guarantee that I will have at least one unattainable*  shoe-crush during each of these seasons.   With Manolo Blahnik¡¯s black-suede Kahika boots, I may have found said Christian Louboutin Shoes Sale crush for this fall.

Romantic and Feminine?       Check.

Unique, yet not-too-trendy?   Check.

Oh, and flowers, flowers, flowers?   Check, check, check.

$1445?!!  Unfortunately, check.



Yes, indeed,  I am well-and-truly crushed by these.

*Unattainable Christian Louboutin Sandals Sale defined as, ¡®I have too many other household or other budgetary priorities to currently allow myself to spend this amount of cash or credit on any pair of shoes, no matter how decadent and lovely they may be¡¯.  Those readers not so limited by budget or sticker shock may feel free to indulge to their delight; I can live vicariously through the knowledge that others are Christian Louboutin Short Boots Sale wearing these lovelies where I dare not.

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