The Wall Street Journal has an article on super-high heels, such as these Versaces: Personally, I’m loving these Michael Kors shoes. They look like a good substitute for the Lanvins that got away. UPDATED TO ADD: Loving this Marc by Marc Jacobs boot. It’s available at Barneys.
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Old Purse, New Tricks
I was practically married to my Louis Vuitton Monogram Multicolore Speedy handbag back in 2003. I carried it every day. It’s been sitting on a closet shelf for a couple of years, but a few weeks ago I decided it deserved to come out. (Thanks to MrB for fixing the zipper.) Here’s the bag with…
Seriously, Fashion Bloggers…
…stop it. I GET that Elle’s Kate Lanphear is great. You’ve made that crystal clear. Each of the following links goes to a different blog’s Lanphear post: Kate Lanphear is great Kate Lanphear is great Kate Lanphear is great Kate Lanphear is great Kate Lanphear is great Kate Lanphear is great Kate Lanphear is great…
eBay Picks of the Day
Be like WendyB in a leopard-spotted vintage Patrick Kelly dress. If you bid, don’t forget to snipe! Or go for two current trends at once — purple and military/band jacket styling — with this vintage minidress.
Awesome Dis
“The poor guy does what he can,” — Yves Saint Laurent about his successor, Tom Ford. The late Yves Saint Laurent, as I like to remember him
Shiny Skirt
Thanks to LynnZ for pointing out this second-skin, latex-look skirt by LNA on Shopbop. Shopbop suggests wearing the skirt with a loose-fitting t-shirt. I think that would be a good way to balance it out.
The Latest From Acne Jeans
Here is the latest Acne style to catch my eye. Aren’t these cords a great color? I’m not planning to get them, mind you. I’m just admiring.
The Real Stuff
Madonna was wearing some awesome arm bands during her concerts this week. That reminded me I’d been meaning to share this real latex (not just latex-looking) arm band from Betty La Bamba with you. Keep an eye on Betty’s Etsy shop for other genuine latex items.
The Hardest-Working Woman in Show Biz
Here are two pictures I took of Madonna in concert at Madison Square Garden Tuesday night. Every time I see her perform, I think, “I really must work out more.” Anyone who wondered why I failed to wear rubber bangles to the show can read my sad reason here.
Red Leopard Redux
Thanks to Gnarlitude Jen for pointing out these red “cheetah” (but let’s say leopard) pants by Balmain. $1,535 at Net-a-Porter Want the look for less? The Tripp red leopard jeans I posted about here are on sale at Hot Topic for $18.98.