Nothing short of hyperbolic, Lisa Hazelwood’s website, vintageskins.com, is a plus-perfect collection of only vintage and antique exotic skin items. Lovely, artful purses, mostly alligator and crocodile, she also has sections dedicated to lizard and snakeskin and for lesser known such as ostrich, turtle, zebra, even frog. All bags are […]
One dress, in a seasonless fabric that has been cut, pieced and draped provocatively to bare just enough skin, can be a perfect mutable partner for all hours. Keep it grounded with chunked accessories and shoes for day. Transform to serious night bird with a most expensive and glittering necklace and sophisticated […]
This group of geometric compatriots reminds me of illogically perfect sunshiney days in South Florida and the Keys. Worries cast aside, these rivet the eye and act as holders and accessories without much effort on the wearer’s part. That is fortunate, given that while on resort, who really cares what matches or not. […]
With sales like these, it’s a cinch to attain a reputable, well-made designer bag without a second thought. An editorial darling, Hayden Harnett, designs with a modern sensibility of which the tailor meets the gypsy, i.e., the slightly bohemian lady. Oxymoron, perhaps, but it’s our reality. In a fast-paced work atmosphere complicated by time […]
I am never without these: the clutch, right-hand ring, and bracelet. These three bits and pieces invariably elevate the wearer to a place worthy of admiration from anyone who shops (which is practically everyone). I must have them with me at all times. In fact, when packing for vacation, some will spend […]
Surprisingly, as I perused Kate Spade a few days ago, I was taken, not by the patrician-esque totes known to be the pièce de résistance nor was I sidetracked by the Eamesian graphic textiles, but by this minute specimen. At first glance, the treatment of the leather sung atypical to usual Spade fare. […]
I am that kind of person who loves the idea of rainfall and snow, but put me in that situation, and I know that I’ll go into a dark place. Spending a decade in NYC, I know myself to be that way. I would need one of those lamps that simulates the […]
Right now, I have this thing for the mouse flats by Marc Jacobs and the grownup flirtatious dresses by Grey Ant. I mean, why give up the idea of dressing up for a big night out just because New Year’s Day has come and gone? No, this is the time to stock […]
I haven’t been shopping much outside of the house, so I can’t say with certainty what fabulous finds are actually in existence. However, I have been glued to my laptop and searching for golden sales, but I can’t say I’ve found much. Most have been a continuation of fall sales. On […]
Ring in New Year Day with panache.
Starting from left–
Montserrat Medallion Keyfob, tumbled metallic nappa trimmed, ks gold monogram on leather attached to a gold chain link, 5.9″h x 3.1″w, WAS$55, SALE $28.
Cotton Charlie Top in Black, cotton, flower puff adornment, WAS $195, SALE $146.
Martin Lane Jocelyn in Silver, goat suede with a metallic dot overlay, […]
After much anticipation, I get a thrill every few months when Target releases limited-edition collections by today’s crop of emerging designers. Here, the company has teamed up with Jessie Randall of Loeffler Randall to guest design for the Trend Accessories division. The winner of the 2007 CFDA Swarovski Award for Accessory Design studied […]
My husband thought that it would be fun if I posted my Christmas wishlist. I would agree that it would be fun, unless he’s playing a cruel joke on me and decides not to get anything on my list. Still, all in all, I will post it, in hopes that he will find […]
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