Chanel Fall 2009: Paris-Moscow
I previewed one of the most exquisite Chanel collections I have ever laid eyes on at the Fall 09 trunk show yesterday. It was an elaborate celebration of culture, art and fashion– one that only the Kaiser (and the Mademoiselle herself) could have executed so perfectly. The Paris-Moscow collection is a collector’s dream– many pieces … Continue reading “Chanel Fall 2009: Paris-Moscow”
Chloe Ethel Tote
Chloe is slowly but surely making its way back into our hearts. It was my friend Connie’s birthday yesterday and we chipped in to buy her the Chloe Paraty in chocolate python. We have a “birthday” group of girlfriends– there are 4 of us and we have been celebrating each other’s birthdays together for 5 … Continue reading “Chloe Ethel Tote”
Tod’s Python Hobo
I’ve obsessed over the magenta purple Helmut python bag that Gwyneth Paltrow‘s been showing off all over town for months now but was not able to locate it for myself. Why, you ask? Because Tod’s felt it was too expensive for the American market (we are in a serious economic crisis afterall) and Gwyn got … Continue reading “Tod’s Python Hobo”
Bally Velosina Bag- The perfect summer bag!
I saw a similar Bally bag dangle casually on a woman walking on the streets of Paris last summer and can not get the image out of my mind! She was unstudied, informal and so comfortable in her skin. I can’t remember what she wore but I remember this bag, it hung from her shoulder … Continue reading “Bally Velosina Bag- The perfect summer bag!”
Which came first? Pierre Hardy vs. Tila March
Guest Blog by Liza Powel O’Brien Pierre Hardy bags look eerily similar to Tila March bags to me. Both brands launched bi colored totes trimmed in leather in the summer of 2006. Is this a case of the Goliath brand appropriating the small, independent startup’s design? Or a more innocent coincidence? The materials vary and … Continue reading “Which came first? Pierre Hardy vs. Tila March”
Luisa Via Roma Sale – Frugal Snob Alert
OK, now, I don’t want to hear any complaints about how we only care about how you look and we never look out for your savings account! If you didn’t get everything you wanted and needed at all the sales, there are still a lot of great deals to be had. Luisa Via Roma has … Continue reading “Luisa Via Roma Sale – Frugal Snob Alert”