The house of Alexander McQueen continues to reign. Where else can you find engraved platform sandals? These beauties are beyond fabulous. How do you wear them? You put on your most daring dress, then sit demurely with your legs elegantly crossed and admire them, with cocktail in hand! (I’m all for dressing up at home). Do you really want to wear them outside?
I hope you’re having a fabulous Sunday it’s gorgeous outside; do something nice for yourself!
Stay Inspired!
Update 5/1 – I just found these and I like them too!! Which do you prefer?
Original Post 4/27 ~ Wow… I’m really late posting today, once again I’m juggling 10,000 things, but it’s been a fantastic and beautiful day. Here’s today’s post!
I’ve been seeing TOM’s shoes around for some time now, I love the charitable cause they represent. With every pair of TOM’s purchased, the company donates a pair to a person in need. TOM’s was founded in 2006 by Blake Mycoskie who had the idea to design and sell lightweight shoes based on the espadrille. I hadn’t purchased a pair because I’m not a huge fan of flat espadrilles, but then… TOM’s created these stylish slip ons, the Meridian Leather and Burlap ballet flat! I absolutely love them, and at $135.00 a pop, they’re an affordable option compared to some others.
See them here: http://www.neimanmarcus.com/page/abtest/product.jsp?itemId=prod143130033&navid=YMALtoproduct
When not wearing 4″ heels (or more), I love to wear my ballet flats for running around doing errands and what not. I’m glad that TOM’s has finally created a shoe, which I don’t mind wearing, and at the same time I can make a contribution to a worthwhile cause. There are other beautiful colours and styles available at http://www.toms.com/, Neiman Marcus and other stores.
Have a fabulous and inspired weekend Dahhlings!!
I heard about these cookies inspired by the latest Celine “It” bag and had to conduct my own research. I finally found them on my all time favourite shopping site, Etsy. Those who know me, know I purchase from Etsy often. I’m always searching Etsy for that unique item to buy and/or blog about. I wouldn’t even know what to do with myself if I ordered these cookies! Do you eat them? Do you have a glass of milk with them? (champagne would be my choice) Do you put them in an airtight glass case and admire them? What do you do?
The owner’s name is Kristie who is based in New York. Kristie’s cookies are the most beautiful and adorable creations I’ve seen in a while. These cookies are probably the closet I’m going to get to the lastest Celine handbag right now (though I do own a gorgeous vintage one from the 80’s), so I may as well indulge.
These delicacies are available at Pea Pods Cookies @ http://etsy.com/shop/peapodscookies
Enjoy the rest of your fabulous Hump day!
I was out and about this weekend picking up a few things. I had to replace my MAC Studio Fix, I was down to the scrapings (not a good thing) I just haven’t had time to replace it sooner. Studio fix is my go to product for daily use. If I want more coverage, I apply a little Bobbi Brown stick foundation in Warm Almond underneath and that gives me the complete coverage I’m sometimes looking for. While I was at it, I picked up my MAC lipstick in Voice with Cork lip liner. I use this combo for a more natural look when I don’t want to go “POW” with the Tom Ford Cherry Lush. A nude lip works every time.
I took a little wander into the Saks shoe department (why did I do that?) and found these little beauties; I’m just coveting these lettered Louboutins right now!
Then of course there were these beautiful Reed Krakoff sandals. Everything this man touches turns out gorgeous (look how he turned Coach around!). His own line of clothing and accessories is simply stunning. I’ll feature Reed Krakoff’s designs in a later post.
On my way out of Saks I came across this little number. Very Missoni inspired in my opinion. This is a very easy to wear dress; dress it up with high wedges or create a more casual look with thong flat sandals, it all depends upon you’re mood that day.
I finally saw my Gucci Fiat 500, how I looooove this car! the dude who owned this vehicle, just had it imported from Italy, apparently they have stopped production as it was a limited edition. He is obviously a Gucci fanatic, because he was in head to toe Gucci,sunglasses, jewelry, jeans, shoes; hey whatever floats your boat!
So that’s pretty much my wants from head to toe (and car); now to crack open the piggy bank and see what’s in there!
Have a beautiful day… kisses!
I’m loving this Myne Heidi fuchsia dress. Unfortunately the only decent photo I could find was of KK wearing it (I’m really not about giving KK any promotion, she just wore it best). The colour is absolutely gorgeous. I can see myself wearing this hot number while in Miami, having brunch in one of the outdoor restaurants on Lincoln Road. A woman could definitely get noticed wearing a dress like this. I hope this helps to brighten up this drizzly, damp and cold day.
Available for pre-order at BoutiqueToYou.com – $275.00
For these exquisite Tom Ford sandals! What more can I really say about these, other to drool over 5″ of beautiful heel! I’ll just let them speak for themselves, while I obsess over the purple ones above. From Mr. Ford’s S/S 2012 collection, the only thing to ask yourself is which pair? Remember they’re going to cost you a month’s rent, so choose wisely! 🙂
Available at Tom Ford – 845 Madison Avenue (near 70th Street), New York, NY 10021
Happy Friday Dahhlings! Have a fabulous, blessed and glorious weekend!!
Update 4/11: It’s seems everyone is in love with my green Longchamp bag, which has overshadowed the pink clutch. Thanks to everyone who complimented it. Unfortunately this colour came out about 3 years ago, therefore it is no longer available. Longchamp always creates an extra special colour each season. The colour I love right now is the orange, which will be a lovely pop of colour for the summer. See collection here: http://www.longchamp.com/en/le-pliage-women-255.html
This was supposed to have been yesterday’s post, but it was a long and crazy day of wearing many hats. There are lots of exciting things happening, I’ll fill you in when everything has been confirmed.
I’ve added yet another vintage handbag to my ever-expanding collection. I received my lovely new vintage clutch from Adrian Company Vintage, who are located on Etsy. Thanks Olga for the speedy shipping. The clutch is a gorgeous bubble gum pink and really soft. This bag is definitely from the 70’s with its chevron stripe and wrist strap.
Do you remember your mum going out and carrying one of these? If you ‘re a child of the 70’s like I am, then you certainly do! It’s going to be one of my go to bags when I’m having a Diana Ross 1970’s moment.
Adrian Company Vintage has a lovely assortment of vintage clothing and accessories on Etsy; beautifully curated at great prices.
Visit them at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/AdrianCompanyVintage?ref=ss_profile
Have a fabulous hump day Dahhlings!
Due to a dental appointment, which turned out to be waaaaay more than I bargained for, I was MIA yesterday. I swear the dental profession is one big con, but what are you going to do? Being a Diva with no teeth does not work for me. Can you imagine being dressed to the nines, then you open your mouth and there is nothing but a black hole!!! Taking care of my teeth is really important to me and I go every 6 months, so why was I in the dental chair (my new dentist) for an hour and a half?? I have to say he was really good, but it begs the question of what was my old dentist doing? Oh well. After sore gums (which are still sore today), and a dose of Tylenol with Codeine, I’m happy to say my pearly whites are in top form and I will be smiling oh so brightly!! Here’s yesterday’s post today.
Happy Friday Everyone… Mwah!
As much as I love the Mini Cooper, I’m also in love with the new Fiat 500. The collaboration between Gucci and Fiat of a special edition model has produced a very elegant and fun car, which I am absolutely in love with. The Italians are totally on point with this cute little vehicle. The Fiat Lounge (which is the size I like starts at approximately $25,500 and the Gucci edition starts at approximately $28,000. The gas mileage as you can imagine is fantastic! With gas prices at $4.87 per gallon, how can you go wrong. I’m not a car person, so I won’t even attempt to go into specs, under the hood and all that good stuff. All I know, is it’s low on gas, it’s cute, and I’d be able to park anywhere… Maybe it’s time to trade in the SUV and get one of these.
Isn't this just the cutest!!!
And here’s the Mini Cooper convertible… Choices, choices!!
A girly car.
Esperanza Spalding‘s new deluxe album “Radio Music Society” drops next Tuesday on March 20. This is a 2 disc set (which I will purchase on iTunes or Amazon, as I don’t buy physical cd’s anymore). I was able to listen to a preview of the entire album on NPR (see link below). This album is a fusion of jazz, pop and soul music, which showcases jazz musicians in an accessible manner suitable for mainstream radio, it’s a little different from “Esperanza” her second studio album, but brilliant in my opinion. for me every track stands out on its own. The track “Land Of The Free” is particularly moving in it’s telling of the injustices in America, you have to listen to the lyrics for yourself to understand what I mean. Each of the 12 songs are accompanied by a series of conceptual short films, which are on the second disc. For the iTunes/Amazon fanatic you will receive this as a digital download.
It is actually quite difficult to pick a favourite, as all of the songs on the album have some meaning. This is not your everyday, empty, saccarine infused album, far from it. There really isn’t one bad track on here, “Crowned & Kissed “, “Let Her“, “Endangered Species“, “Cinnamon Tree“, “Black Gold“… I could go on here. This is an album you can just press play and leave it to do the rest.
Esperanza does an excellent interpretation of “I Can’t Help It“, with her beautiful voice, she truly puts her own spin on this classic favourite and does a very good job of it.
The official trailer, watch here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpDMLPixO8s&feature=player_embedded
You can listen to the album, in its entirety here: http://www.npr.org/2012/03/11/147979893/first-listen-esperanza-spalding-radio-music-society
The Woman and her Bass
Yes ladies, Kanye West has teamed up with Giuseppe Zanotti, to create these beyond gorgeous shoes. Covered in an extravagant array of embroidered pearls, with calf velvet leather, they truly are the ultimate luxury. These beauties will be part of his DONDA Line, his new design venture named after his late mother. The little darlings are selling exclusively through French retailer Colette for $5,800… Yes I said $5,800!!! I’ll take 2 pairs after I go to the bank to take out a mortgage. I’m sure my bank manager will approve. A girl can dream can’t she?
They should be entered into the Diva Shoe Hall of Fame and will definitely go onto the Maylana’s Dream List.
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