It was all about leather gloves for the pre-fall 2012 runway shows. Black, colored, long, or short; anything goes, as long as it’s kept sleek. There is something very feminine about leather gloves; it’s bad ass meets glamour. Reminiscent of Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, classic sex appeal is back with a vengeance. In the midst of winter, right now is a good time as any to whip yours out or to snatch up one of these reasonably priced pairs. Au revoir, knit mittens!
SHOP THE TREND
If the spring shows are anything to go by, the new season will see us accessorizing to perfection, with statement belts being used to accent both dresses and coats. For those who are unafraid of going bold with their sartorial choices, follow in the steps of Balmain, who showed heavy metal creations on the catwalk, mixing golden buckles with chain detailing. Renowned queen of eccentric, Anna Dello Russo, styled up her metallic Balmain waist-cincher with an equally embellished mini dress.
For a more subtle approach, look to Céline and match your belt to the colour of your outfit, an understated way to follow the trend whilst also creating a perfect silhouette…
When Alexander Wang came out with his Marion Mini Sling Bag, I fell in love. With its small, cube-like structure, gold hardware and black leather, it is the perfect mix of classy and edgy. While I was still contemplating if I should dish out the $650, I came across this bad boy on from Asos. It’s almost identical and at the reasonable price of $118? Yes, please.
SHOP: ALEXANDER WANG MARION MINI SLING BAG ($650) ASOS LEATHER METAL CUBE BAG ($118)
We're all super obsessed with tassels so you can imagine how much we're loving Rachel Zoe's Fall QVC bags.
All of the luxe looking handbags are under $300. Check out the gallery for more info.
The warmer months mean it’s time to bare that décolletage and accessorize with gorgeous statement necklaces! Here are ten pieces we’re obsessed with ranging from $18 to $1,150.
1. Danijo Omala Multi-Color Necklace, $845 2. Amrita Singh Katherine Gold Necklace, $250 3. Foxy Originals Tribal Necklace, $60 4. Forever 21 Bib Panel Necklace, $18 5. Mawi Cabouchon Necklace, $845 6. Day Birger Et Mikkelsen Nagas Necklace, $180 7. Leslie Danzis Tordsade Necklace, $88 8. Gathering Eye Many Chains Necklace, $25 9. Tarina Tarantino Armory Armour Necklace, $450 10. Yves Saint Laurent Multi-Colored Necklace, $1,150.
The Tahuata
Yesterday we got some 411 on the highly-anticipated Christian Dior ‘Les Marquises’ sunglasses. This gorgeous collection is so exciting considering all the different color-blocked variations perfect for the warmer months. Each pair is $295 and will be available at Dior Boutiques.
The Mohotani
From platform sandals to comfy wedges and prices ranging from under $80 to over $1,000, we scoured through our favorite retailers for the top 10 lust-worthy shoes this Spring.
It’s Spring and we all have a pair of wedges or sandals somewhere in our closet that we thought were cute last year and absolutely ugly today. That doesn’t mean you’ve got to go and spend a ton of cash on a newer pair to replace the dated ones in your closet because we’ve listed 25 pairs of shoes suitable for Spring that are both cute and reasonably priced.
TIPS:
Seek serious stacked or espadrille platforms on wedges. Avoid wedges that don’t give the support you need. Besides, platform wedges are cuter.
Last Spring it was all about neutrals and nudes. This Spring opt for bold colors. For example, if you see a cute sandal in black check and see if they have it in orange instead. This will add some color to your Spring wardrobe and help you incorporate the color-blocking trend subtly.
1. The classic shape of this bag in a bright yellow is a gorgeous combination. Perfect for Spring’s loud-color trend. Proenza Schouler PS1 Small Leather Satchel ($1,225).
2. We love the tough, structured look and versatility of this satchel. Utilize the top-handle or add on the shoulder strap to make it a cool cross-body bag. 3.1 Phillip Lim K.C. Satchel ($850).
3. The gold hardware really pops against this rich shade of green on this Marc by Marc Jacobs D1 Bianca Hayley Tote ($498).
4. The use of rose gold hardware against white stingray, leather and suede makes this bag a super unique statement piece. Alexander Wang Jade Wristlet Bag ($795).
5. This clutch features a unique, studded strap opening on the front to slip your hand through. Valentino Va Va Voom Studded Leather Convertible Clutch ($1,845).
6. The military green hue and tassels make this bag easy to dress up or down. L.A.M.B. Marney Tote ($278)
7. The pastel-blue shade of this classic gives it a lady-like spin for Spring. Miu Miu Leather Satchel ($1,695).
8. The cute shape and additional shoulder strap makes this tote an everyday bag candidate. The red-orange hue is a plus. Tory Burch Jamie Small Bucket Tote ($450).
9. The braided touches make this classic, cross-body bag versatile. Wear it with your favorite boho outfit in Spring or pair it with a peacoat and boots in the Winter. Chloé Marcie Cross-Body Bag ($680).
10. And last but not least… we all know an overnight bag is a must-have for Spring. The animal print on this one is way fun. Lanvin Python-Print Canvas Overnight Bag ($1,595).
We kind of grew out of heavy logo placement over the past couple of years but check out these shoes from Louis Vuitton Fall 2011.
Will you be sporting logos and monogram print again?
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