The September Issue is readying itself for its first few premieres. CondeNast (or, more specifically, Anna Wintour) is even having a special launch party for the film which promises to be more fab than anything this year. Tickets have already sold out, and anticipation is rising. Anna herself explicitly stated she gave RJ free reign during the filming (unlikely story) so this movie should be probing, in-depth, and all the never-before-seen footage you can dream of. Become a fan on Facebook, follow its Tweets, and watch the HD preview above!
There is a shoeaholic in all of us. Unfortunately, we can't always have THE heels we want, so sometimes we settle. But now there is no need to settle, because now you can have custom-made, handpainted shoes JUST for you on Etsy. Look at this treausre of a shop I stumbled upon today:
[Tribute to Ms. Lai shoes. Size customizable. $200.00]
I know these are pricey, but all custom orders come with a hefty tag. Besides- bragging rights for having handpainted shoes can't be measured in money, you know! I love the flower design on these, so delicate but with a little bit of POW. These strike me more as "shoes" whereas some of their other creations seem they should be kept on the top mantle as art. A great colloboration between 2 artists, no one will ever have the same pair of heels as you. Send this link to your significant other and stop dropping hints...who knows how long it'll take him to catch on ;-)
So Etsy has been distracting me like hell from work. I can't see to keep my eyes of the cute jewelry...the adorable wooden peg boards...the vintage dresses. Most everything there is a treasure, but today I really scored when I found these amazing peep-toes for only $16.00.
Yes, what you're seeing is real. Beautiful black snakeskin leather in excellent condition. For under $20. what else are you waiting for? There is no woman out there that can say she has "enough" black shoes. That is just not possible. Since this are out of my size, I encourage all those fashionable gals to grab this before it's gone.
You all may be surprised by the title of this post--it has nothing to do with fashion but instead is a techy post! Blasphemy! But think about it: all your fab ladies out there, you've worked hard to look that good, you've spent years polishing up your wardrobe to its current state. Why ruin your everyday look with something as boring as a black laptop bag, or even worse, the Timbuk2 disaster that's spreading croc-like across the nation? Besides, wearing heels is hard enough on our back without the added stress of a heavy laptop in a heavy (ugly) bag! So what is the solution that doesn't cost over a grand?
[MSI X-slim X320. $599. Amazon]
No, this is not a plug for Amazon I swear (though my employee discount comes in pretty handy when I need to get this). This is the laptop of laptops--it has a 13.4" screen, weights a mere 2.86bs (about the same as the Macbook Air), fits in a manila envelope, has bluetooth 2.0, 2GB memory, and comes with a webcam. It can handle RAM and memory upgrades but even without it's better than an average "home use" laptop and much, much thinner. Finally! Affordable, stylish, and practical too. You can practically write it off as a medical expense for not hurting your back (I don't recommend trying to do that on your tax return though). While you're at it...how about a Kindle too? No, I'm just kidding :)
Okay, I know the weather is getting hot and we are all sweaty these days, but I couldn't help but sigh over this amazing leather jacket that shopittome.com sent me this morning. It is THE jacket I've been looking for in the hottest shade of the last few seasons--gray! But a delightful dove grey, not a nasty muddy gray like I've seen some other designers get tangled up with. To me, there are only 2 types of gray: light dove and charcoal. Everything else is just wrong. Check it out:
[Marc by Marc Jacobs Glove Jacket. Shopbop. $558.]
Yes, it eats up 2 of my paychecks but can you say amazing? I love the covered buttons and the contoured bottom hem for a hint of sexy. The collar is so interesting and the pleated shoulders are THE thing this season. You can't see from this picture but the back has great detailed inverted pleating also. The only thing I don't like about this jacket is the hook and eye closure...I hate buttons that don't do anything. From past experience hook and eye jackets have an odd fit for my body. But all in all, this jacket is lustworthy. If I had money to spare, this is at the top of my list (and I already have a leather jacket). Petite girls--lucky you, this is currently still available in a size 0!
Again, why Anna Wintour is one of my heroes. She speaks candidly about her fur-wearing, photoshopping, and there is even a tour of the Vogue closet (can you say GASM??) But most importantly, she talks about obesity with her usual humor but also in an amazingly poignant and straightforward way.
So recently I was directed to Etsy.com, a wonderful site for buying and selling handmade items. Seeing I've been in the market for a 30" vintage necklace for a while, I beelined to the locket section under necklaces. I did find the most spectacular array of necklaces, but look what else I discovered!
[KellyisNice. Leather, vintage gold. $48.]
Is that not the most beautiful thing you've ever seen? It's so dramatic but in a quiet way, so vibrant and so confident. I would wear it with a strapless black dress everyday. I love how uniquely sexy it is and just how easy it would be to wear. Of course my closet is all black and white, but this necklace could also work for an array of muted colors like brown or ivory.
I'm not going to lie, I sort of hate white bags. I live in constant fear I will scratch/spill/mark/damage them forever being such a klutz. However, black bags are such a no go in the Summer I have to figure something out--and no straw bags, they make me want to sneeze. So I found some bags at various price points to consider for the upcoming seasons.
[Emma Clutch. Tucker Paisley. $84 at Badjoan]
I like how simple and sophisticated this little clutch is. It's got an interesting curve detail on the flap but nothing too distracting so viewers can focus on you, not your bag. Apparently it is also a favorite of Hayden Pannettiere's (funny, I was under the impression she didn't like bags without huge clunky accents COUGHhaydenforD&BCOUGH). This is great for a summer lawn party and maybe even to a cocktail party.
[Katia Clutch. Loeffler Randall. $225 at Shopbop.]
(Okay, not totally white but close enough.) Again, I confess: I really dislike snakeskin. Real or embossed, just not a fan. However, I'm impressed how well LR pulls off this look without making the clutch something you'd see at a Guess store (yeah, take that Marciano family). Something for the more adventurous, I'd recommend this for a vacation in somewhere like Milan paired with some ridiculous jewelery.
[Francesco Biasia. $198 at Nordstrom]
I'm a big fan of this tote. It's way too big for my body but pleasantly reminds me of the Marni tote except slightly more structured. I'm not digging the silver logo thing but hopefully it's detachable--but then again, FB isn't known for being very practical (the lock on the Secret Love bag is impossible). Still, this bag is roomy enough for a day at the beach and still lets you look put together. Win win.
Well, what can I say. Chanel, I thought you went astray when you started making bubblegum pink versions of the classic quilted 2.55 bag. I'm so glad you're back on track. I don't care if everyone already saw the photos, I'm still drooling.
Pictures by Francois Guillot/Getty Images
I once heard a great rule: "if you can model it 5+ ways, buy it!" and boy I think every piece in this collection is worth the money....if I had it (wink nudge Amazon!). This is class at its finest, and I'm glad Chanel has redeemed itself despite its foray into fashion jewelry: disgusting (and potentially not nickel-free) signature earrings that retail for $180. I applaud you Mr. Lagerfield, I think Coco Chanel can finally rest in peace now. I even liked the over-the-top hair displays, the feathery columns at the runway set, and the crazy sheer gauzy pieces...the whole collection tied together so effortlessly I am astonished. Bravo, bravo.
There's one thing about telling the average American a $150 ring is "steal" to have for this season. We all know black + gold is a trend at best...gold hardware was SO five seasons ago on bags. Yet I muted my slight disgust and skimmed the rest of Bazaar's frightfully ad-packed issue only to find the main spread about city-hopping in style...with a bunny.
Okay, I was weirded out but I kept reading in some vain hope it would all make sense. Ha. The last 2 spreads were the bunny taking off its furry head to reveal a handsome man...and man and model in a B/W frame together. How cuuuutee. So now women of Harper's are not only picking up nasty bangles, they are picking up nasty men too. If the bangles are overpriced, imagine how worthless the man must be!
Way to go, Harper's Bazaar. Dwindle our expectations about fashion (who the hell says LBD's are 'out'? That is a completely abused concept) and now dwindle our expectations on love. What happened to trying to empower women to find someone who fit them and was worthy of them? Encouraging women to go to new heights? Well, I can assure you the women who actually buy into Harper's advice are probably parading around with a metaphorical bunny-man on their arm...shiny but really a piece of trash.
