From Ms. Allie over at Wardrobe Oxygen:
Free tip - Cut the purse strings!
Now where the heck did I put those little scissors....
Showing posts with label purses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label purses. Show all posts
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Sigh! I guess the whole yellow thing...
Is not going to go away as a trend for Spring!
Personally, I'm NOT a huge fan of the color - when I was younger too much of it made me nauseous! But it appears it is one of the "IT" colors for this Spring - and I must admit that, in the right proportions, it can give a sunny kick to your outfit!
As I do not, at my age at any rate, feel the need to look like a de-striped bumble-bee by wearing an entire yellow outfit, I decided that the best way to take advantage of this trend was with an accessory. So I surfed around and found a few I thought were promising:
Handbags:
Isaac Mizrahi for Target® Flap Bag with Buckle - Grainy Yellow - $16.99
Cute and not to pricey - easy to throw into the back of the closet once the whole yellow thing is over!
Mustard Round Hobo - $45.00
Okay, mustard is cheating a bit - but the bag is cute and the subtler color can easily carry over into fall!
Buti
Tulip - Orange & Yellow Leather Buckled Strap Tote - $499.00
What can I say - I just plain love this bag! It's percentage of yellow is just right! (Yes, I wish the price was better, as in cheaper - but I guess sometimes you really do get what you pay for!)
Shoes:
For those of us who need to keep their feet more or less on the ground:
Chinese Laundry LANDYS DOT CANVAS - YELLOW - $59.00
Seychelles 'Social Climber' Flat - $64.95
Diba Kitten Flat - $82.95
For those who can reach a bit higher:
BC Mesh Wedge - $58.00
Ada by Frye - $165.00
Chariot by Delman - $175.00 Seychelles "And the Winner Is" Yellow Patent Leather Pump - $79.99
And if you can still handle the height - good on ya!:
Aldo URSA - $69.99 Marc by Marc Jacobs - $328.95
Now for those of you who, like me, are not big yellow fans - but don't mind sporting a bit of the sunshine color:
Ballroom by Bettye Muller - $295.00
Canvas Printed Wedge - $48.00
:Dolce Vita Braided Slingback - $78.00
Gazebo by Bettye Muller - $375.00
I'm sure there are a bunch of belts and babbles as well that you can slip on to give a bit of sunshine to your spring outfit - and if I come across any that look promising I'll post them!
Meanwhile, this lot should give you a good start! Enjoy!
Personally, I'm NOT a huge fan of the color - when I was younger too much of it made me nauseous! But it appears it is one of the "IT" colors for this Spring - and I must admit that, in the right proportions, it can give a sunny kick to your outfit!
As I do not, at my age at any rate, feel the need to look like a de-striped bumble-bee by wearing an entire yellow outfit, I decided that the best way to take advantage of this trend was with an accessory. So I surfed around and found a few I thought were promising:
Handbags:
Cute and not to pricey - easy to throw into the back of the closet once the whole yellow thing is over!
Okay, mustard is cheating a bit - but the bag is cute and the subtler color can easily carry over into fall!
Tulip - Orange & Yellow Leather Buckled Strap Tote - $499.00
What can I say - I just plain love this bag! It's percentage of yellow is just right! (Yes, I wish the price was better, as in cheaper - but I guess sometimes you really do get what you pay for!)
Shoes:
For those of us who need to keep their feet more or less on the ground:
For those who can reach a bit higher:
And if you can still handle the height - good on ya!:
Now for those of you who, like me, are not big yellow fans - but don't mind sporting a bit of the sunshine color:
:
I'm sure there are a bunch of belts and babbles as well that you can slip on to give a bit of sunshine to your spring outfit - and if I come across any that look promising I'll post them!
Meanwhile, this lot should give you a good start! Enjoy!
Monday, January 15, 2007
Art to go....
As I've said before, I'm a HUGE fan of what I call "accessible art" -- art you can either wear or carry with you on a day to day basis. It can lift both your spirits and the spirits of those around you who see it -- or at the very least, start some very interesting conversations!
Styledash.com of late has several examples of just such "art-to-go":
Change your wallet as often as you change your purse
I went over to this site and I gotta tell you I dig the concept! And as soon as my finances get back on solid ground I have every intention of picking up a couple (or maybe even the 4 for $50 deal!).
If you do decide to get one, treat it right -- you'll never know what the future will bring for these artists - you could be carrying around a future Picasso in your purse!
Give those white earbuds something extra
Personally, I find those ear buds to be extremely uncomfortable so I don't use mine. But if you do, here's a cute way to dress them up!
Movie billboards make a fashion statement
If you're a big time movie fan or have one in your life, these totes (they have messenger bags as well) can be a fun and practical addition to your bag wardrobe or a great gift. I really like the unusual styling of the Billboard bag - sleek but looks like it can hold quite a bit!
Plus saving a tree and keeping down the landfills? What's not to love?
And now I better get goin' - the old salt mine beckons!
Styledash.com of late has several examples of just such "art-to-go":
Change your wallet as often as you change your purse
I went over to this site and I gotta tell you I dig the concept! And as soon as my finances get back on solid ground I have every intention of picking up a couple (or maybe even the 4 for $50 deal!).
If you do decide to get one, treat it right -- you'll never know what the future will bring for these artists - you could be carrying around a future Picasso in your purse!
Give those white earbuds something extra
Personally, I find those ear buds to be extremely uncomfortable so I don't use mine. But if you do, here's a cute way to dress them up!
Movie billboards make a fashion statement
If you're a big time movie fan or have one in your life, these totes (they have messenger bags as well) can be a fun and practical addition to your bag wardrobe or a great gift. I really like the unusual styling of the Billboard bag - sleek but looks like it can hold quite a bit!
Plus saving a tree and keeping down the landfills? What's not to love?
And now I better get goin' - the old salt mine beckons!
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