Wednesday, November 19, 2014

That Southwest Vibe

Spring promises much in the way of colorful accessories as designers channel the beauty of Santa Fe.


Clockwise from top right: Yestadt Millinery’s straw hat; Rebecca Minkoff’s leather bag; Paul Andrew’s suede pump; Eddie Borgo’s 14-karat gold-plated collar; Botkier New York’s leather wristlet, and Stuart Weitzman’s suede sandal.


Clockwise from top left: Sam Edelman’s moccasin; Forest of Chintz’s brass cuff; Dannijo’s cuff with Swarovski crystals and hand-cut Italian stones; Etro’s leather bag; Aperlai's watersnake and suede pump; Emilio Pucci's calf-leather shoulder bag.

Clockwise from top left: Delphine Delafon’s lambskin and goatskin bag; Christian Louboutin’s kid suede mule; Bluma Project’s silk bag; Charlotte Olympia’s suede leather bag; Aurélie Bidermann’s 18-karat gold vermeil necklace with turquoise stones.

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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Good Deals!

It's no secret that T.J. Maxx is one of my favorite shopping destinations for handbags, jewelry and shoes. The only unfortunate thing is, that sometimes my local stores are a little "light" in the shoe department. What I'm learning to do is to check online when I'm looking for a particular style. While browsing today, I ran across some great buys on boots and more. All items featured are under $60.

I'm a huge fan of Modern Vice boots, and was so excited when I found their "Ringo" bootie (picture one) for $34.99. They also offer a pair with cobalt on either side. This is sweet deal, considering the fact that their pretty much sold out online except amazon.com ($78.99-one size left) and shoemall.com for $148.95. "Mystic" (picture two) is also another great buy. They're on clearance at lordandtaylor.com for $87.48 and $154.99 at heels.com. Though there is one recurring complaint that I found in a couple of reviews....the rhinestones adorning the heels come off easily. What I would do to hopefully prevent that, is to swab some super glue around the base of each stone. It sounds like it would work.

See more boots from Modern Vice, jewelry by Rachel Zoe and more.



Modern Vice "Ringo" Boot, $34.99

Modern Vice "Mystic" Boot
$34.99

Modern Vice "Scully" Boot, $39.99

Matt Bernson Shearling "Huron"
Boot, $59.99
Modern Vice "Queen" High
Shaft Boot, $49.99

Modern Vice "Rider" High Shaft
Boot, $49.99

Chinese Laundry "Out Cast"
$34.99 (also in black)

Jessica Simpson Leather Cut
Out Sandal, $49.99
Modern Vice Suede Studded Bow
Gwen Flat, $19.99

Devin Rose Sterling Silver CZ
Mother Of Pearl Shell Horn
Pendant Necklace, $39.99

Rachel Zoe 14k Gold Plated
Brass Ring, $29.99

Rachel Zoe 14k Gold Plated Brass
Brass Ring, $39.99
Devin Rose Gold Plated Sterling
Silver Earrings, $14.99

Rachel Zoe 14k Gold Plated
Brass Cuff, $29.99

Rachel Zoe 14k Gold Plated
Brass Cuff, $39.99

YS Sterling Silver
Turquoise Ring, $29.99
Rachel Zoe 14k Gold Plated
Brass Bangle, $39.99

Juicy Couture Jelly Strap
Watch, $24.99

Juicy Couture Jelly Strap
Watch, $24.99

Madison Hill Mixed Stripe
Drape Cardigan, $29.99

Kensie Color Block Satchel
$29.99
Kenneth Cole Reaction "Lexington"
Wing Satchel, $34.99

Kensie Studded Satchel
$39.99

Kenneth Cole Reaction "Jordy"
Satchel, $29.99
French Connection "Dream Boat"
Mixed Media Tote, $39.99

Lucky Brand Leather Drawstring
Crossbody, $49.99

tjmaxx.com

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Celebs and More Out and About

Celebrities, models, magazine editors and more make up this collection of fab looks.



Zoe Kravitz--it appears that she's moving past her "wild child" phase and aiming more for grownup and sexy; she looks fabulous!

Zoe Kravitz
Olivia Palermo

Model and ageless beauty, Pat Cleveland.
Poppy Delevinge wearing a fabulous, French connection coat.

Apparently this coat is one of her favorite pieces. I love this look.
Nneya Richards and Sophie Elgort

Camilla Belle

Caroline Issa
Joan Smalls

Giovanna Battaglia and Karlie Kloss

Imaan Hamman
Dalia Oberlander and jewelry designer Monique Péan

Jessica Alba wearing Andrew Gn

Camila Alves
Model Nykhor Paul--love that dress!

Naomi Campbell looks good as usual.
Kate Beckinsale wears sexy well!

Camila Alves

Jennifer Lopez

Solange Knowles
Olivia Palermo

Lupita Nyong'o

Jessica Hart

Jennifer Lawrence
Kerry Washington wearing Oscar de la Renta

Anne Hathaway

Chanel Iman

A dressed down Marion Cotillard
Model Erin O'Connor is an elegant vision!
Gugu Mbatha-Raw is lovely in red.

Kate Foley

Stella McCartney


Ashley Madekwe

Poppy Delevingne--love and need that coat!

Kate Hudson wearing Stella McCartney

Rihanna

Nicole Richie




Kerry Washington--I love "the mix."

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Alicia Quarles

Beyoncé--love the hair!
Sofia Sanchez Barrenechea in Dolce and Gabbana

Rihanna--I love this look; I think it's one of her best.

Jourdan Dunn--her new bob is perfect!

Edie Campbell--this is one of those outfits that can be tricky to pull off, but she wears it well!
 
Liya Kebede

Elisa Sednaoui

Maxime Shanova & Geneieve Jones
 
Pictures: vogue.com; essence.com; elle.com; telegraph.co.uk