clutch

my philosophy on bags has always been "go big, or go home."  I like a texas-style bag, one that makes a statement.   a bag is a part of the outfit-- and should be noticed.  not just some thing to store loose change and a tube of lipstick.  clutches are no different.  here are some ideas to add to your fall wardrobe:

from top left: west feren, jil sander, michael kors, jimmy choo, bottega veneta, celestina, mad imports.  available for purchase through shopbop.com, netaporter.com

p.sui.

i was reminded from a gf that anna sui for target launched this week.  duh!  and the verdict is?.....

alexander wang s/s 2010

pretty sporty.  it is kind of a "rugby meets hunting game" look.  i am still on the fence about the actual "real-life" application of some of these pieces.  some were definite hits-- and some were misses.  what was not a miss were these shoes:

here are the rest of the high-lights:

 

courtesy of: style.com 

legs, the hottest accessory for fall

okay, back to fall.  showing some leg-- albeit, an opaquely covered leg-- is a definite must for fall.  here is some inspiration to get you started:

 

tights by wolford, hue, missoni, american apparel, mytights, alexander mcqueen

what's a girl gotta do to sit front row at fashion week?

until then, there's style.com. 

jason wu s/s 2010:

 

gary graham s/s 2010:

 

you down with apc?

anyone who knows me knows that apc will always be one of my top 5 favorite brands.  apc's minimalist designs reflect the chic 70's Parisian or upstate NY socialite vibe that i try desperately to recreate with vintage, but never will.  here are some pieces from f/w 2009:

shop it at netaporter.com

seeing red

resort 2010 is all about red.  forget about mulberry, wine, or coral.  real red. 

 

 

from top: marni, built by wendy, michael kors, jimmy choo, steven alan, prabal gurung, tibi, la dama rosary, anna sui