Hunting Season: Deceptively Simple
Guest Blog by Liza Powel O’Brien Once I was shown the inside of a seemingly nondescript single-story brick house in my neighborhood. Inside, I found a double-height living room in the middle of which was suspended a smoothly modern staircase, and giant picture windows that framed the park lying below. Not another house in this … Continue reading “Hunting Season: Deceptively Simple”
Jennifer Alfano Spring 2009
We love Jennifer Alfano, the former fashion editor turned bag designer is one of the sweetest girls in the biz. Her new bags for Spring 2009 are a vision of color and supple skins adorned with jewels. Jennifer told me yesterday that “the kissing scarabs on the minaudieres were inspired by jewelry my mom had … Continue reading “Jennifer Alfano Spring 2009”
Michael Kors Jeweled Clutch
I hate having to rag on one of my favorite designers but I know he will understand. Afterall, he told me if one can learn to take criticism, one can learn a lot from it. I want you to stare at this clutch for a minute… now close your eyes. Are amoebas crawling around in … Continue reading “Michael Kors Jeweled Clutch”
Romanek Spring 2009- Origami Clutch Bag
I am in a very structured mood. I’ve been snapping up pieces from RM by Roland Mouret and love the architectural details in these dresses. It is harder to get it right with structured bags because bags risk being too stiff or too bulky which is why structured clutches are the best bet if you … Continue reading “Romanek Spring 2009- Origami Clutch Bag”
Kara Ross Luxus Clutch
I love jewelry and Kara Ross’ jeweled clutches are lust worthy must haves. The Luxus lizard clutch with hematite is sleek and utterly chic. I have a hematite cuff from Kara Ross and though it is not expensive, it is one of my favorites. I always feel like Wonder Woman when I wear it! Hematite … Continue reading “Kara Ross Luxus Clutch”