I’ve mentioned before that Topshop has been using textile designer Celia Birtwell’s association with Ossie Clark to knock off the late designer’s work. To sum it up for those who didn’t read my previous post on the topic, Celia was married to Ossie back in the day. She designed the striking prints that were used…
great minds think alike
Great Minds Think Alike … About Hearts
I came across this vintage Patrick Kelly dress on Vast Vintage. Doesn’t it remind you of the vintage Moschino I wore on Valentine’s Day?
Great Minds Think Alike … About Feathers
I spotted this vintage Michel Goma dress at CMadeleine‘s. Doesn’t the print remind you of this Ossie Clark?
Moschino’s Got Balls
These Moschino shoes are very Pierre Hardy, no? Moschino shoes Pierre Hardy shoes
Great Minds Think Alike About … Boots
Here’s a photo taken in London by Face Hunter this week: And here’s a photo taken by me in Paris last month: Now I want to know who makes these boots! UPDATED TO ADD: It’s not the same person. Check out my original post. For the record, I heart these boots. They looked clownish to…
No, Really, Cut It Out
I think the cut-out wedge is a funny little trend. I wrote about some of the more expensive versions here. This shoe is more moderately priced. BCBGirls Proud Wedge, $97.99 , heels.com Via Trendinista And if you’re really thrifty, Target has a version. Xhilaration Tonia Wedge Sandals, $17.99, Target.com I think this proves that manufacturers…
Great Minds Think Alike About Floral Rings
It’s said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Original Diorette ring by Dior. More variations can be seen here. Juicy Couture’s ring via The Glam Guide I hope Juicy doesn’t decide to pay me a compliment like this. Thanks, but no thanks.
Models and White Powder
My adorable designer friend Zang Toi showed his Adirondacks-inspired fall 2008 collection at Bryant Park today. You can see a video of the whole show here. (Select “shows” and then mouse over the images for his name. Unfortunately it doesn’t have the rockin’ music he really used.) Check out the fake snow sprinkled around the…
Cut It Out, You Heel!
Along with other bloggers, I’ve been observing the recent stampede of cut-out heels with interest. Robert Clergerie Giuseppe Zanotti Dior KORS Michael Kors Nine West The Nine West shoes in action at Kingdom of Style More KORS Michael Kors Luichiny United Nude was ahead of the pack when it launched its Mobius style in 2003….
Boots That I Won’t Be Buying
I was very attracted to a few pairs of gray boots on sale on Net-a-Porter. Luckily, none of them were available in my size. If I had ordered them but they weren’t comfortable, I would have had to tangle with Net-a-Porter’s customer service people in order to return the boots. The last time I had…