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Roger Vivier Miss Viv Hobo

For a versatile hobo that’s roomy, stylish and a step above the rest, look no further than Roger Vivier’s covetable Miss Viv. It looks as great with a pantsuit as it does with a Boho look. I’ve always been a fan of soft, flexible shoulder straps so you can imagine my delight in seeing the … Continue reading “Roger Vivier Miss Viv Hobo”

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Marchesa x Louboutin Laser-Cut Suede Booties

Aside from the exquisite creations we’ve all come to expect and swoon over at Marchesa, there’s always a pair or two of lovely Christian Louboutins made just for the occasion. Spring 2011 did not disappoint. Check out these beauties: laser-cut booties fashioned from light baby blue suede and set on a vertigo-inducing metal stiletto. Isn’t … Continue reading “Marchesa x Louboutin Laser-Cut Suede Booties”

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Marchesa Marble Beaded Clutch

Talk about eye candy! At her va-va-voom spring Marchesa presentation, Georgina Chapman showcased this mint hand-embroidered marble beaded clutch as part of her label’s take on an Orientalist journey. Amazing right? While it’ll certainly look at home complementing any of Marchesa’s delicate creations, it’ll do its part to add some extra oomph to jeans and … Continue reading “Marchesa Marble Beaded Clutch”

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Alexander McQueen Memorial

If only Issy had been here. That sentiment, echoed by many of the late Isabella Blow, sent shivers through the 1,000 fashion luminaries gathered at St. Paul’s Cathedral to celebrate the life of Lee Alexander McQueen, who on February 11 took his own life. Under the soaring gold-tiled cupola of Sir Christopher Wren’s Renaissance style … Continue reading “Alexander McQueen Memorial”

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Rachel Bilson in Miu Miu

While we all know Rachel Bilson’s a die-hard Chanel fan, but it’s nice to see that she’s open to a little spice in her life. Spice, in this sense, comes in the form of Miu Miu’s matelassé bag from the fall collection. She’s chosen to wear it solely using the top handle (the strap is … Continue reading “Rachel Bilson in Miu Miu”

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Michael Kors Shoes Spring 2011

Not one heel! Not one heel on the Michael Kors runway! After recovering from the initial shock of trying to comprehend the statement being made by the man who once said he never met a heel he didn’t like, this earthbound statement Michael Kors made for spring was one of true unfussiness. Beyond the therapeutic-chic … Continue reading “Michael Kors Shoes Spring 2011”

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