Posts Tagged ‘Shopping’
Accessories, Actress, Black and White Movies, Chic, Designer, Fashion, Giuseppe Zanotti, Glamour, Katherine Hepburn, Red Shoes, Shoe, shoes, Shopping, style
In Daily Musings, New Loves! on October 11, 2012 at 4:23 pm
I’m just loving the beautiful red shoes Giuseppe Zanotti has just released. These beauties are a recreation of the red mules, the iconic actress, Katherine Hepburn, wore in the classic movie, Summertime, which was released in 1955 {I love black and white/old movies, the clothes, the style!}.
This beautiful recreation in suede with gold piping, studded with red crystals will truly make you the belle of the ball, this upcoming holiday season.
Find them here at Shoescribe.com
The shoe Katherine Hepburn wore in “Summertime”
Katherine Hepburn
Zanotti’s reinterpretation
Blog, Blogger, Chanel, Chic, Clutch Bag, DIY, Do it yourself, eBay, Fashion, Handbag, Kate Spade, Magazine, Olympia Le-Tan, Paris, Parisian, Purses, Shopping, Vogue, WordPress
In Daily Musings on October 10, 2012 at 10:29 am
Do you want everyone to know you’re an elegant book-worm? If you’re like me, you always have a book in your bag {though some prefer Kindles or Nooks, I still prefer paper}; well you can with these beautiful quirky reinterpretations of hardcover literary classics; recreated as book clutches by Parisian designer, Olympia Le-Tan. Chanel and Kate Spade also have their own versions {I love the Chanel one above}. For those of us who’ve been around a while, we know this trend is not new.
I remember the Vogue magazine clutches of the 80’s, glossy elongated envelopes created with classic Vogue covers. I wish I had one now! These unique treasures have lately been seen on the red carpet of various events. The clutches are retailing between $1120 – $1420. What I do love about the Olympia Le-Tan clutches is that they are lined in beautiful Liberty of London fabric.
It appears the Olympia Le-Tan clutches, which appeared around 2009 are becoming collectors items, because the more popular titles have become hard to come by, and of course are selling on eBay at ridiculous prices. If you are DIY inclined (the route I would go!), here is a link by Scibbit which shows you step by step how to create your own book clutch for a fraction of the price. click here; and here’s another tutorial from the Huffington Post; creating a clutch from an actual book. click here
To view the lovely Olympia Le-Tan collection click here
Casual, Chic, Chuck Taylor All-Stars, Clothing, Denim, Fashion, Jeans, shoes, Shopping, skinny jeans, Sneakers, Tommy Studded Chucks
In Daily Musings, New Loves! on October 6, 2012 at 6:09 pm
Well After my mini hiatus, due to illness, I’m back! Look out for new posts, new outlook, new attitude. These studded Chucks should let you know exactly how I’m feeling… FULL OF LIFE, FIERCE AND READY TO BLOG ON 🙂 These chucks have a true rock chick vibe and I’m loving them!!
How would I style? I’d wear a vintage men’s sweatshirt, DIY of course,with the neck cut at a slant, so its off the shoulder, some really skinny jeans or leggings, or, since we’re having a little Indian summer; instead of the jeans I’d pair with my short cargo shorts and my Longchamp bag in Bilberry thrown in for good measure; of course we can’t forget the Baroque Pradas!
Available at Free People Click here. Also available at What Goes Around Comes Around click here. And for those of you so inclined, there are many tutorials available online, to show you how to stud the pair you already own.
It’s good to be back!
Smooches Dahhlings!!!
Books, Christian Dior, Couture, Dior, Fashion Books, Fashion Photography, Haute couture, House of Dior, John Galliano, Marc Bohan, Patrick Demarchelier, Photography, Shopping, Yves Saint Laurent
In Daily Musings, New Loves! on October 3, 2012 at 10:02 am
Though this book was released back in November 2011 {and I still haven’t purchased my own copy!}, it truly is one of the most gorgeous coffee table books around. With absolutely stunning images, taken in equally glamorous locations, by renowned fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier; he and the house of Dior have come together to chronicle some of the most beautiful and incredible haute couture.
The book takes us through a gorgeous pictorial voyage, through the history of the house of Dior. Beginning with Christian Dior, Yves Saint Lauren, Marc Bohan and ending with John Galliano. I had the chance to browse through this book earlier this year, and it truly is a stunning piece of art, worthy of any well-dressed coffee table.
This book will definitely go on my 2012 holiday wish list!
Available at Amazon ~ $72.45 ~ Click here
Accessories, Betsy Johnson, Blogger, Designer, Fashion, Heels Blog, Missoni, shoes, Shopping, style, WordPress
In Daily Musings, New Loves! on October 1, 2012 at 2:30 pm
So much has happened since my last post a week ago! Fall arrived, new contract keeping me busy, attended a very elegant fashion affair; and now I’m nursing a horrible head cold. So here’s a quick post for you, until I’m feeling better.
I found these colourful Missoni inspired shoes by Betsy Johnson and thought they were worth posting. Click here to purchase
I’d wear these beauties with a black menswear inspired pants suit accessorized with a rose gold clutch in order for the shoe to make it’s own “quiet” statement.
See you soon Dahhlings!
Ballet flat, Ballet Flats, Blog, Blogger, Chic, Fashion, J.Crew, Linda Rodin, shoes, Shopping, style, WordPress
In Daily Musings, New Loves! on September 18, 2012 at 7:41 pm
I’m in love with these ballet flats from J. Crew. With it’s very lady like, yet edgy, gold chain T-strap. it’s the ideal dainty running around shoe, when heels just won’t do, but you still want to look chic. Also available in black ~ $198 at J. Crew.
I had to post this shot of Linda Rodin from the J. Crew 2012 fall campaign, who is still fierce at 63 years old! ~ Stylist turned beauty guru, still modeling, running a successful skin care line for mature women, among other things. I love this quote from her “You can’t chase youth. You’ll just look older with a face lift.” How true!
This is going to be an extremely busy week, so my posts might be sparse; but I’ll try to send out a few short posts to keep you smiling. Look out for some great images from New York Fashion week, courtesy of my friends over at Medina=Citi {yes the equal sign is deliberate}.
Do wonderful things with the rest of the week!
bespoke tailors, Business, Clothing, Consultant, DC, Fashion, Fashion Stylist, Shopping, Small business, Style Event, Stylist, Washington
In Daily Musings on September 17, 2012 at 6:50 am
For those of you who have been following me, the event of the season is finally here! I wrote a post back in May, titled “A Gentleman of Style“, which featured style consultant extraordinaire, James Williams II, who is the President & CEO of Washington, DC’s premier style consulting firm, A Stylish Way of Life.
Mr. Williams is holding his 2nd annual style event, which will feature bespoke tailors, custom shoemakers, jewelry and accessory designers and vendors for both men and women.
At the event, Mr. Williams will be on hand to offer free image and wardrobe consultations. This elegant style affair, will be held on Friday, September 28, from 5:00 p.m. ~ 10:00 p.m., at the infamous City Club, located at 555 13th Street, NW, Columbia Square, Washington, DC 20004. DC Fashion bloggers, here is a very chic event, you should not miss.
Mr. James A. Williams II
If you are interested in attending this stylish event, please RSVP to www.jwilliams@aswol.com by Thursday, September 20. This would also be a great opportunity for me to meet some of my fellow DC bloggers; so, if you plan to attend, once you have sent in your RSVP, please contact me at www.lana@maylana.com.
I’ll see you there!
Arts, Crafts, Etsy, Fashion, Jewellery designer, Jewelry, Jewelry Designer, Photography, Precious Metal, Sarasota Florida, Shopping, style
In Daily Musings, New Loves!, Object's of Desire on September 11, 2012 at 6:44 am
I met a lovely young lady recently, who was wearing the most gorgeous ring on a chain around her neck. The reason said ring is placed there, is because she is 8 months pregnant, and therefore it’s not comfortable to wear at this time. When I asked her about it, she told me her uncle in law created it for her. Well… What an absolute treasure this turned out to be.
Who is her uncle? His name is Harry Roa, a fantastic jewelry designer based in Sarasota Florida. Harry is the designer and owner of Harry Roa Jewelry Design Studio and Gallery {click here}, as well as the OceanLily jewelry boutique which carry his limited editions on Etsy {click here}.
All of his designs are handcrafted using a combination lost wax process and fabrication. Harry uses Palladium, which is more precious than silver, whiter and lighter than platinum. Palladium is also a tarnish free metal. He also works with 14K gold.
Each piece of wearable art {and they truly are!} is embellished with quality precious gemstones and diamonds. Mr. Roa does not produce any molds of any of his pieces; therefore, making each piece a one of a kind. If you’d like to contact Harry in order to commission a special piece, you can contact him via his website.
The ring above is called PS In The Evening ~ That’s the one I have my eye on, it is beyond GORGEOUS!!!
If you do nothing else today, visit Harry’s websites. Each piece is absolutely Stunning!
All images/designs are the properties of Harry Roa Studio and OceanLily Studio
Accessories, CFDA Foundation, Charities, Fashion, Fashion Targets Breast Cancer, Fashion's Night Out, FNO, Leather, Online shopping, QVC, Shopping, Tote Bag, Vogue
In Charities, Daily Musings on September 10, 2012 at 7:03 pm
I just received my Fashion’s Night Out tote bag from QVC {Ordered it on Thursday}, who powered the fashionsnightout.com website for last week’s event. I must say I am surprised that the quality is as good as it is {which it should be for $50!}.
It’s manufactured by Brahmin {pricey handbag company} from heavy-duty cotton, with really nice quality soft leather handles and side accents; not the cheap crappy stuff.
The best thing about this tote is, that the net proceeds raised from the sale of this Vogue designed bag, will benefit “Fashion Targets Breast Cancer, the charitable initiative of the CFDA Foundation, Inc.
For your own tote click here.
To find out more about the CFDA Foundation click here.
Chic, Couture, Designer, Fashion, Fashion Night Out, Fashion week, FNO, Haute couture, Heels, High Heels, shoes, Shopping, style
In Daily Musings on September 4, 2012 at 10:31 pm
I just found this Walter Steiger shoe from his 2013 Spring/Summer collection, and all I could say was WOW!
Anyone who knows me, knows I love my high heels, but for some reason these made my feet hurt just looking at them! {Although I do love them and think they’re sexy!}.
Would you wear?
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