They’re everywhere! Here’s a Fendi. $595.95 at Designer Exposure And here’s a Botkier. $650 on Shopbop There are a number of fringed Coach bags on eBay. (Click on the photos to go to the auctions. Also, stick to buyers with positive feedback of 99% or higher and, if there’s no “buy it now” option, don’t…
Fashion
Sequins, Fringe and Peeping Toes
You can join my Golden Girls gang if you’re wearing these sequined shoes by Alexander McQueen. Available at Yoox for $835, down from $1670 Meanwhile, these seriously fringed Louboutins make my Prada fringe bag look almost bald. $1575 at Bergdorf Goodman These funky, peep-toe boots by Sigerson Morrison are on sale for $347, down from…
Knockoffs
My new hero, the hilarious mofo Katt Williams, has a few things to say about knockoffs. He’s talking about cars, but his points can be applied to fashion knockoffs too. Not long ago, gorgeous blogger Oh Lady E pointed out Nine West’s Chloe knockoff, while Always in Style came up with a Prada flower feet…
Red Lipstick #2: YSL Rouge Pur 131
Today’s red lipstick recommendation is YSL’s Rouge Pur 131, also known as Opium Red. It’s deeper than my favorite red. I found a wall in Krakow that kind of matched. This lipstick doesn’t have the extra lead or whatever it is that makes my favorite lipstick semi-permanent. Still, it survived a pierogi lunch.
Banning the Trite
The term “effortlessly chic” has been overused to such an extent that it has surpassed “aging gracefully” in its ability to irritate me. Not only is it a fashion cliche, it’s inaccurate as well. Being effortlessly chic and/or gracefully aged requires effort AND good genes. You all are now banned from using “effortlessly chic” or…
Red Lipstick #1: MAC’s Lasting Lust
A couple of people have asked me to comment on the red lipstick I wear. I’ve been feeling unqualified to do so because — even though I used to have a whole wardrobe of red lipsticks — I’ve been boringly faithful to MAC’s Pro Longwear Lipcolor in Lasting Lust for more than a year. As…
Meet Cherie of Shrimpton Couture
I discovered the vintage delights of Shrimpton Couture through owner Cherie’s blog. I have been perusing her site for months without buying anything. Hard to believe, I know, but I love every piece so much that I can’t decide on just one! No wonder Shrimpton Couture was named one of the top 10 vintage clothing…
London, Day 4: The Wallace Collection
Thank you to Times of Glory for recommending that we check out the Wallace Collection. We loved it. Hertford House The museum at Hertford House displays the art collected by Marquesses of Hertford. Sir Richard Wallace, after whom the collection is named, was the son of the 4th Marquess. The collection is known for its…
Pretty Plumage
I love this feather vest by Elizabeth and James (aka the Olsens). Available in black or white for $595 at Intermix.
Pretty Prada
$1250 at Neiman Marcus