If you love DVF’s 440, then get ready for the arrival of its equally lovable little cousin! The new mini has all the features we admire about the original crafted snugly into a petite package. Delicious colorblocking and medium mixing? Check and check! Just look to the killer red/leopard bag for proof. Its shoulder strap is … Continue reading “Diane von Furstenberg 440 Minis: It’s a Small World”
I love to wear shorts with high-heeled sandals in the summer. Otherwise, what was the point of building up that tan and suffering through those squats?? I don’t mean casual shorts, but nice, dressy pairs that can take you from formal lunches to your afternoon hike without the blink of an eye. Even with just … Continue reading “Dressy Shorts: High Hems, Higher Heels”
If you’ve you ever come home from a sun-soaked vacation only to have friends tell you that you don’t really look that tan, I can’t say I can relate. Kidding, but not really, I am naturally dark so for me I can always use a flash of gold highlights. For those who need to work … Continue reading “Frugal Friday: Gold Under $250”
Experiencing jarred senses is the opposite of my earlier complaint that all bags have started looking the same, but obviously, I’d rather be bored than offended. This array of ocular damage-inducing bags don’t just hurt your eyes, but your savings, too – and that’s really the bigger offense here (discounting Diane von Furstenberg’s, which is … Continue reading “Top 5 Overloaded Bags: This Time They’ve Gone Too Far”
People questioned the staying power of peplum, but it looks like the trend is enduring through another season. To counter the naysayers, peplums are evolving, some growing bigger and brighter than ever. It’s just the style to dress up even your most casual digs, so be sure to pluck one of these peplums for your … Continue reading “Best Peplum Tops: The Trend Goes On”
Laser cut isn’t the same as croc, but considering this Givenchy (at Barneys New York for $2,200) is only croc-stamped leather, you’ll see why these two clutches are actually pretty comparable. The design on the Diane von Furstenberg (at Saks Fifth Avenue for $395) gives us black Jackson Pollock-esque splatterings with unique texture that’s not … Continue reading “Givenchy vs. DVF: Snob Showdown”