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Alexander Wang Rocco Bag Review!

28 Nov

Hey guys, I hope you’re doing amazing today. As you all know I did a post on the Alexander Wang Rocco bag with rose gold hardware in early October……I must admit, I  quickly became obsessed!!!!  I ended up caving after about 2 weeks (the fastest I have caved for any handbag) and treated myself to the bag.  Needless to say I LOVE IT and have been wanting to do a review on it and have gotten quite a few requests to do so as well….soooooo today while shooting some pictures for my OOTD on Instagram I took a couple extra shots of the bag to share with you and wanted to talk about a couple of things that I’ve noticed are missing from a lot of other Rocco reviews.

*The bag is beautiful OBVIOUSLY!  * I love the top handles in addition to a shoulder strap although it’s NOT long enough for cross body wear.  * I love the pebbled leather  * I love love love the rose gold hardware, matches a lot of my jewelry, namely my wedding set:) * the rose gold is a very nice tone, not the overpowering ultra cheesy pink shade that some rose gold hardware can have. * heavy-duty and very well made bag* the trademark studded bottom is very cool without being too crazy * the bag has the feel of the LV Speedy with a little more edge

NOW onto the 2 most important points…

1.CON: This bag is HEAVY! I’m talking 4 pounds!!!! EMPTY!  I personally don’t mind it but I know some of you might.

2. PRO: This bag has 2 “secret” pockets outside of the bag……I use one for keys, one for phone & lipstick. I like accessing my phone, keys etc without having to dig around the bottom of the bag.

There you have it…..overall my only con is the weight of the bag, everything else wonderful!!!!!! If you’re on the fence about this bag…..I say go for it!  It will be in your collection for decades to come!

A closer look at the bag….(Retails for $1,000)

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Ariat Cross-Body Bag!

27 Nov

Ariat, yes you read that right- the riding boot brand now makes bags!!!!

I love the color blocking and equestrian details on this Pelham cross-body bag in particular, gorgeous!

Available at Ariat($395)

 

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NYFW Hervé Léger S/S 2013 Collection

9 Sep

The Spring Summer 2013  Hervé Léger by Max Azria collection.

There was the usual crepe and body-con band dresses that we have come to expect BUT most of them were shown with high contrast leather harnesses for a twist, carrying the hard and soft theme throughout the show, which I thought was pretty cool.  This collection was inspired by Helmut Newton’s photography as was Jason Wu’s. View the entire collection here.

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NYFW Charlotte Ronson S/S 2013 Collection

8 Sep

New York Fashion Week continues…….

Here are some looks from the Charlotte Ronson Spring/Summer 2013 collection. She used prints and leather beautifully while leaving no shortage of color pale yellows, blues and pinks. I loved all of the wedges and the use of oversized handbags was a fun, yet funky addition as well.

 

Let’s start with my FAVORITES… I couldn’t choose one.  I have 3!

I loved this peplum lace dress with black stripe detail.

This cutout color block dress had amazing movement on the runway.

 

This sky and water print peplum is to die for, so pretty.

 

 

 

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New York Fashion Week is here!!!!!!! (Jason Wu Collection)

7 Sep

Hot off the tails of Fashion’s Night out…..New york Fashion Week is in full swing.  New york will host eight glorious days of fashion, before the fashion crowds head to London, Milan and Paris.

Jason Wu  presented  his Spring/Summer 2013 collection Friday.  Celebrating the woman’s silhouette, this collection had modern sex appeal, and a perfectly balanced contrast of hard & soft elements represented mostly with leather and lace although tulle and other sheer materials were present as well.  Most of the collection was black and white with some pops of navy and red.  I usually like a lot more color for S/S but this collection worked for me and I wouldn’t change a thing. Hair and makeup was perfect,  I was fond of the ruby-red lips and sleek side swept hair, which was beautifully done without being distracting. My absolute favorite moment was when legendary model Carolyn Murphy opened the show in her beautiful leather sheath dress. Amazing!

As for the collection, Wu said he was inspired by two photographers with differing styles — Helmut Newton’s erotically charged imagery and Lillian Bassman’s soft dream-like imagery. “It’s two completely different styles. One’s quite beautiful, couture and the other is quite provocative and sexy and I love the idea of those two coming together a softness and a hardness coming together and I wanted to make a collection that sort of balanced, just teetered on that line of sexy but still sophisticated,” he said. Click HERE to see the show in it’s entirety.

My favorite look!

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Street Style! (Wristwear Edition)

26 Aug

Calling all arm party anonymous members………… these pictures are for US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Fall Preview: My Favorite Fall Trends

9 Aug

I couldn’t be more excited about Fall,  it’s my favorite time of year for fashion and I feel like I’m able to really dive into my wardrobe.  I love coats, boots, rich colors, texture, layering, bold accessories, you name it!  Every year I look forward to the upcoming season,  some years are better than others and this year is GREAT!!!!!  I am so excited to shop these amazing looks and even more excited to wear them.  As you know I do not believe in “fashion rules” and I feel like sometimes trends are exactly that; a trend, while other trends last far into the next season and stay in your closet for years (those are my favorite kind).  I also know that certain trends are not for everyone, with that being said I will only be discussing trends that I love in this post!  If you have money to blow, splurge a little but by no means do you need a Fat bank account to be styling’ this Fall.  Let’s get to the fashion!!!!!!!

My Top 5 Fall Trends!

Greens: from emerald to olive anything goes.

1. Green military inspired jacket($56) available at Lulu’s. 2.Express color block dress($69.90) available at Express. 3. Colorblock dress($22.80) available at Forever21.

4.Pleated dress($138) 5. Rachel Zoe pine jacket($495) 6. Leather moto jacket($298) all available at Nordstrom.

Leather leg: leather or pleather will work for this edgy look.

7. Theory pants($835) available at Saks. 8.Moto pants faux leather($88) available at Nastygal. 9. Catherine Malandrino brown pant($895) available at Saks. 10. Ankle zip faux leather pant($24.80) available at Forever21.

Berry bags: Any bag in a wine colored hue will do.

11. Gucci bag($2,800) 12. Alexander McQueen long box clutch($2,295) 13. Bottega Veneta shoulder bag($2,250) 14. Marc by Marc Jacobs cross body bag($458) all available at Saks.

15. Satchel($65) available at Nastygal. 16. Faux croc bowler($26.80) available at Forever21. 17. Small studded cross body bag($19.99) available at Target.

Printed denim: geo prints to animal prints and everything in between. Skinny cut is flattering on most body types.

18. Alice & Olivia printed jeans($198) available at Saks. 19.Leopard jeans($29.80) available at Forever21. 20. Snakeprint jeans($22.99) available at Target.

21.Teal leopard jeans($52) 22. Paige Denim Green printed jeans($189) both available at Nordstrom.

 

Navy: Think of it as the new neutral. Quite slimming as well.

23. Tory Burch Reva flats($235) 24. sequined crop jacket($330) both available at Saks.

25. Versace leather dress($2,975)available at Neiman Marcus 26. High neck dress($24.90) available at Forever21.

27.Kimono jacket with sequin trim($32.36)  28. Dress with lace detail($59.61) both available at Asos.

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Coach Goes Back To Basics

30 Jul

Coach has returned to its roots with their highly anticipated fall 2012 Legacy Collection .   Complete with tassels and turn locks the timeless collection is retro inspired from the coach archives, revamped with modern touches.  The (Nearly logo free) collection includes everything from shoes to trenches to wallets and handbags.  The handbags vary from slouchy to structured and come in every color  and silhouette imaginable.   Last year Coach reissued some classic bags and they were a huge success!  If that’s any hint, this collection should be flying off the shelves in no time!  I think going back to the type of bags that originally landed them with a huge fan base is the best thing Coach could have ever done, they really went a little “C” crazy for a while there didn’t they?  The collection is currently available online and has begun trickling into stores. The complete collection will be available in stores August 1st. Prices range from $50-$1,000 with handbags starting at $178. Shop online now at Coach.


Love this color block clutch!This saddle bag is My Favorite!

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Cute bracelet to add to your stack

14 Jun

I love this hook  and leather bracelet so much! It’s only $13 and is perfect to add to your wrist party:) Available in a variety of colors at Wanderlust + co. In addition to this bracelet, they have tons of cute pieces and you can shop by price as well.

 

Stacked alongside a Hermes bangle! Cute!

 

 

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