Indulging in Retail Therapy!
After an atrocious week at work made better only by how god-awful my weekend was, I needed something pretty, I needed it fast, and I needed it not to cost a ton of money (yeah right, this is Manhattan!).
Archive for 'Accessories' tag
For a good cause: Margherita Missoni charity bracelet
Having seen countless photos of Margherita Missoni gallavanting around town of late, it’s nice to read a little more about her. Even better, it’s good to see her continue her design lineage with this pretty rose gold, silk and diamond bracelet which she has designed with jewelry designer Ileana Makri.
Incognito Style: Eugenia Kim Muffy Hat
Having a cool hat to polish off a look is key to celeb style. Actually, perhaps it’s a combination of fashion and function (ie, paparazzi shielding) that make them so popular in Hollywood. In any case, every girl should have a couple of cute hats on deck to help counteract bad hair days and to accent her wardrobe.
Eugenia Kim, hat designer extraordinaire, has been a celeb favorite for some time now. The likes of Cameron Diaz, Nicole Richie and Sienna Miller have all been photographed rockin’ her majorly chic and unique chapeaus and hair accessories.
ToyWatch: Watch This Space
Styled like a Rolex, but without the price tag, ToyWatch has become the latest must-have accessory amongst celebrities. As seen on the wrists of talk show queen Oprah, Jessica Alba, Clive Owen and Madonna (to name but a few) it’s created a new type of anti-luxury statement amongst the rich and famous.
This lightweight, oversized plastic watch, inspired by high design timepieces, first came onto the market in 2006, and proved so popular, that the manufacturers opened a standalone store only a year later in Milan. The buzz surrounding the launch of ToyWatch was so impressive that it was likened to that of Swatch when it first made its debut in the 1980s!
Cute Luggage: Stella McCartney & LeSportSac
Speaking of being eco-friendly and wanting to have cute luggage to tote around this summer, I’m really digging the Stella McCartney Le Sportsac Limited Edition Travel Collection that recently became available for Spring/Summer 08.
Summer Buys: Doo.ri Twill Shrug
I have been looking for some alternatives to lightweight jackets or wrap-around scarves for some of my Spring and Summer night looks and just came across this twill pleated shrug by doo.ri. I love the simple yet modern look and artistic detailing with soft, origami-esque pleating on the neckline and loose draping at the back.
Fashion Flop: Marc by Marc Jacobs, Dr. Q Groovee Quilted Patchwork
There is a lot to be said for shopping online; it is quick, convenient, you can indulge in retail therapy at 3am when you can’t sleep, and there is the added gratification of knowing that a nice present is on its way to you in the mail. That said, there is only so much you can know about a dress, a pair of shoes or even a bag just by looking at it.
Money Crunch: Gryson for Target
Economic crisis: it’s been everywhere lately, affecting prices at petrol stations and at grocery stores. All of this means that we have to take money from our rainy-day funds and put them towards the things we need to actually survive (like dinner). And I hate to sound completely materialistic, but sometimes a girl just wants something pretty but it’s not possible to pay the hefty designer price tag.
Lucky for us, the much-anticipated Gryson for Target line launched Sunday April 6th and the line is long on style and short on price.
