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Frugal Snob: KORS Michael Kors Nude Leather Pump

Brian Atwoods and Louboutins may be out of your budget, but that’s no excuse to sacrifice style. To wit, how chic is this KORS Michael Kors nude pump? I spotted it in the designer’s showroom while on a pre-fall appointment and immediately knew that they would be a hit when they hit stores next summer. … Continue reading “Frugal Snob: KORS Michael Kors Nude Leather Pump”

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Rihanna: Comfy & Cozy

Let me state the obvious: Rihanna’s back to being a brunette! Now that that’s out of the way, how amazing is her outfit? Spotted in London headed to perform on “X Factor,” Rihanna looks chic yet comfortable in what is essentially an all-grey palette. It goes to prove that you don’t have to wear second-skin … Continue reading “Rihanna: Comfy & Cozy”

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Carey Mulligan in Cartier Double Ring

You can always count on indie actress Carey Mulligan to wear the unexpected. At Sunday night’s British Independent Film Awards in London, the pixie-like actress complemented her Prabal Gurung dress and Roger Vivier accessories (shoes and clutch) with a delightful Cartier ring that, at first, is not what it appears to be. Set on an … Continue reading “Carey Mulligan in Cartier Double Ring”

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Dior NY 57th Street Exclusives

As has become the norm for luxury fashion houses celebrating momentous store openings–or re-openings–Dior has launched five very special accessories available exclusively at its newly-renovated East 57th Street Manhattan flagship, which opens to the public on Saturday. Given the storied label’s re-focus on its iconic Lady Dior bag–several gorgeous incarnations appeared on its Spring 2011 … Continue reading “Dior NY 57th Street Exclusives”

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Donna Karan Pre-Fall 2011

With a color palette that rarely, if ever, deviates from the soothing and somber, Donna Karan took her pre-fall collection in a new direction in two distinct ways. First, she sent out her entire run of show before each look had its respective moment of glory–and in the first half of said show, she debuted … Continue reading “Donna Karan Pre-Fall 2011”

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Snob or Slob: Erin Wasson in a Low-Cut Jumpsuit

While everyone else was decked out in their finest wares at the “Somewhere” premiere–Sofia Coppola in Louis Vuitton, Stephen Dorff in Tom Ford–leave it to indie spirit Erin Wasson to turn out in this asymmetrical polka-dotted jumpsuit and throw the event’s muted color scheme completely off. I’m all for a fashion adventure, but it’s important … Continue reading “Snob or Slob: Erin Wasson in a Low-Cut Jumpsuit”

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