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Friday, January 18th, 2008How neat is this briefcase? Part work of art, part unique necessity, designer Takumi Shimamura’s experiment with ecologically thinned cedar has resulted in this lightweight Wooden Briefcase (on sale for $199, down from $325 at the MOMA Store) that can accommodate up to a 17-inch laptop. Canvas handles make it strong and durable.
Accessory Report
Wednesday, January 16th, 2008With all of the romantic spring looks emerging for 2008, you need to update your accessories to have plenty of pretty pieces to match. Urban Outfitters has quite a few lovely earring sets, ranging from simple, elegant studs to Art Deco designs with filigree patterns.
Clockwise from top left
Filligree Fan Earrings (Gold), $17.99
Art Deco Dangle Earrings, […]
Love Love Love!!!! Polyvore.com!!!
Monday, January 14th, 2008Maybe the most genius website of all time, which I am having far too much fun playing with, is Polyvore.com. You can go and create looks culled from a variety of sites all at one time, or browse other people’s creative looks and ideas. Check out the look I put together, above, in about 45 […]
High Fashion Meets Seattle Grunge
Monday, January 14th, 2008Apparently Chloe is over the ’80s trend and sliding straight into the ’90s with these high-fashion Tall Doc Booties. First reaction is a little iffy, but the more I think about them, the more I know the right girl could rock these! Now on mega sale at Intermix ($329 down from $1105).
A Watch That Isn’t
Sunday, January 13th, 2008Feeling a little artsy and ironic? Then check out this watch…that isn’t a watch. This is the Timeless Bracelet ($114.95 at the MOMA store), artist Ina Seifart’s take on watches as fashion pieces.
Bra Report
Sunday, January 13th, 2008I have been playing around with bra size and brands for about a year, ever since my good friend (and the publisher of Intimate Apparel Business magazine) suggested I rethink what size bra I was wearing. I had worn a 34D through high school, but that was two children ago and ten pounds ago (ten […]
eBay find: Blue Felt Coat from Marc by Marc Jacobs
Saturday, January 12th, 2008Blue Felt Coat from Marc by Marc Jacobs
Bids starting at $79 on eBay!
(Be sure to look for other sizes as well, there are several of the same style available.)
The Look: Modern ’80s
Wednesday, January 9th, 2008Enjoying the ’80s trend that is still going strong? Looking for some fresh, flattering updates so you don’t feel like you just stepped into Pretty in Pink? (And can I ask why there is only one song playing for the duration of the prom in that film? Don’t get me wrong, I love OMD’s “If […]
Next Best Thing: Moschino Cheap & Chic Leopard Print Shoes
Tuesday, January 8th, 2008Continuing with the spate of great NBT posts, we present these Moschino Cheap & Chic Leopard Print Shoes $237 (down from $395) at Net-A-Poter.com (pictured right). The flats trend is going nowhere soon, and why should it? So many comfortable styles in designs that are actually cute! I love it.
If Moschino is still […]
Steeee-rike! You’re In! Hot Bowler Bags…
Monday, January 7th, 2008Bowler bags!
From top, clockwise.
Prada Red Canvas Medium Bowler Bag ($1,004 down from $1,116) at Bluefly’s Handbags and Accessories Department
Cole Haan’s Frances Haircalf Large Dome Satchel ($468.75, down from $625) available at macys.com
Quilted Bowler Bag ($30.80) at Forever21.com
Red Leather Snow Glam Large Boston Bag ($1,580.40 down from $1756) at Bluefly’s Handbags and Accessories Department
Balenciaga grey wool […]
eBay Sale of the Week: Cynthia Rowley Spectrum Mini Dress
Monday, January 7th, 2008Available now at eBay is a brand new with tags is this Cynthia Rowley Spectrum Mini Dress, Size 4, with no bids as of yet, and a starting bid of $100. Don’t get too frenzied, though, as the same dress is also available at shopbop.com for $176.
The Next Best Thing: Chloe Candbury Canvas Flats
Saturday, January 5th, 2008Even on half-price sale at Net-A-Porter, Chloe’s Candbury Canvas Flats (pictured left) might have too steep a pricetag for some ($232.50 down from $465). But they do suggest carefree days wrapped up in an ivory cardigan, traipsing from one casual New England social engagement to the next.
So how can you capture that same vibe for […]
Just Because: The Best Leg Warmers Ever
Thursday, January 3rd, 2008These leg warmers do not require much introduction. Suffice it to say that they are rad, and yours for only $9.99 at Urban Outfitters.
Sparkle and Fade Zig Zag Leg Warmers
$9.99 at UrbanOutfitters.com
Love Love Loving The After-Christmas Sales!
Saturday, December 29th, 2007Wow, there are some seriously good gets out there right now, sales-wise. Take, for example, these kick-butt party shoes. As seen in the September 2007 issue of Glamour magazine, priced at $69. Now you can get your happy dancing feet in them for $39.99. Not too shabby!
Tribeca Heels, $39.99 at Dillards.com
The Next Best Thing: Vintage Train Case
Friday, December 28th, 2007Haven’t we all just gotten a little blase about air travel? And why not, right? Flights are uncomfortable, security is challenging, and who wants to be glamorous on a plane? Well, back in the day, air travel was nothing but the height of glamour and luxury. And wouldn’t you feel fabulous if all of […]
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