September 15, 2008
We could most certainly see ourselves in these Hollywould Pauline Platform Sandals, now $209 (were $350) at eLUXURY.com. The tortoiseshell patent leather is a rare find in footwear, so naturally we had to jump on these! Pair some thick, textured tights with them for the fall, and you’ll be good to go. Add $12 for s&h.
September 13, 2008
For a Chanel-like quilted bag look with an edge, check out this Mustard Elane Quilted Faux Patent Leather Clutch, now $26.99 (was $35.99) at AccessoryBug.com.
AND, you can get an extra 10% off via code “SKOOL08”, making it just $24.30 Add $5 for s&h. Coupon expires October 31st.
September 12, 2008
Hoping to be the first to nab an adorable pair of Sigerson Morrison bright red patent leather flats or that uber-chic Anya Hindmarch bag, we anxiously arrived at the “Bullseye Bodega” location at 57th and 6th Avenue at 11am, an hour after it had opened (see our previous article for Bullseye Bodega locations). As predicted, we were met a small crowd of people at the 57th street location, that was not nearly the pushy, chock-full of people environment we were prepared for. There were plenty of home decor items, like plush Thomas O’Brien towels, picture frames, clocks, and even kitschy garden knomes. The “bullseye” for us is the capsule apparel and accessory collections, so we headed straight to the back. There was plenty of practically untouched Converse One Star for Target apparel and footwear, and a decent rack of Jonathan Saunders for Target clothing. Even an hour into the first day, sizes were already picked over, although we did spot a top and skirt that we’d like to get when the collection comes out in early October. There were no bags or cute shoes that we saw from the Target press release; we did find thre styles of Sigerson Morrison heels, but the quality wasn’t exactly up to par, in our humble opinion.
We did walk away with a cute hand towel, and a red, foldable tote that comes with every purchase in place of a plastic shopping bag. THE VERDICT: don’t fight the crowds this weekend, and wait until the stuff hits stores/online October 5th!
September 12, 2008
Even though we had to subject ourselves (and our favorite shoes) to utterly drenching rain and ankle-deep puddles Saturday, these four designers were able to lift our dampened spirits!
Although outside it was a downpour, Karen Walker’s collection made us feel like we were spending a sunny day on the west coast! The blues and taupes Walker used reminded us of a sandy California beach. The laid back, Cali-cool style that looked like it could have been taken from your boyfriend’s closet, was accented by her popular, quirky sunglasses, straw hats, and Keds. Yet, towards the end of the show, we were presented with leopard prints that added more femininity and a twist to our favorite Aussie’s collection.
The grey skies and painful, cab-less trek over to the west side was immediately forgotten once the show started. The runway was in full bloom with Coviello’s vibrant color choices of lime green, aqua, and lilac. These bold hues were brilliantly incorporated into the collection to create, in the designer’s own words, a “kaleidoscope of color.” Our favorite pieces were his flowing and seemingly weightless dresses that had a spin-art, tie-dye aesthetic to them. Although this collection was a strong departure from his signature knits of yore, we’re glad to adapt!
Ashleigh Verrier’s spring/summer ’09 collection played off of a fairy tale motif, and the juxtaposition of sweetness and darkness. She didn’t get too carried away in the idea of fantasy, since these clothes had all of the right wearable ingredients — lace, ribbons, frill, and pastel colors. We simply adored the silky blouses, full ruffled-shirts, and girlish day dresses that added a lightness to the season.
To give radiance to an otherwise black and white palette, Harlan Bel added splashes of the same green, blue, and purple hues that we saw at Coviello. We loved how she contrasted feminine colors with suspenders, vests, leather jackets, fedoras, and glasses that would make anyone with perfect vision jealous! While there were no prints, she spiced up the solid pieces with details like cutouts, pleating, and tiered shorts.
— Sarah Ferguson
