YSL Love Ballerina Flats
Valentine’s Day may still be a few months away, but with Natalie Portman’s “Black Swan” opening this week, what better time than now to snag yourself a new pair of chic, comfortable ballet flats? YSL takes this notion to new heights with its new “Love Ballerina” in a variety of patent leather colors. Note the … Continue reading “YSL Love Ballerina Flats”
Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle: Portrait of a Lady
Considering that Frédéric Malle’s Géranium pour Monsieur is one of my all-time favorite scents, I was excited to learn that the Dominique Ropion, the nose behind the scent, had created another fragrant wonder for Malle: Portrait of a Lady. The master perfumer’s newest feminine fragrance, with a name inspired by the same-named novel by Henry … Continue reading “Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle: Portrait of a Lady”
Hermès Wicker Kelly Bag
As if the see-thru Kelly bag Jean Paul Gaultier showed at his final Hermès Spring 2011 show (it’s actually very thin crocodile!!!) wasn’t to be lusted after, check this out: a Kelly made from leather and wicker! Doesn’t it just make your everyday Kelly look plain boring? Get on the wait list now ladies! I … Continue reading “Hermès Wicker Kelly Bag”
Fendi Spring 2011
Silvia Venturini Fendi’s take on her brand’s spring bags is solid and strong. Having checked out the spring goods in person last week, the bags aren’t groundbreaking or particularly trend setting, but they are great everyday pieces that will appeal to women of all ages and styles. One of my favorite shapes is Fendi’s “It” … Continue reading “Fendi Spring 2011”
M.A.C “Pink Friday” Nicki Minaj Lipstick
Lipsticks are clearly all the rage in the beauty industry and it’s easy to see why. The simple tube is immediately relatable to women of all ages, backgrounds and socioeconomic levels–and they’re, for the most part, priced within reach. How else to explain H&M selling a Lanvin lipstick as part of their designer collaboration? M.A.C, … Continue reading “M.A.C “Pink Friday” Nicki Minaj Lipstick”
Hermès Spring 2011 Suede Sandal
In the shoe category, Hermès footwear has never been known for being cutting edge. But while the spring collection designed by Pierre Hardy isn’t going to jump start any new trends, the ante has been upped plenty in the last few years. At the company’s showroom on Friday, I previewed these beauties: the contrasting saffron … Continue reading “Hermès Spring 2011 Suede Sandal”