"Whoever said that money can’t buy happiness, simply didn’t know where to go shopping."
8.15.2012
8.08.2012
Quote of the Week: Rachel Zoe
8.01.2012
Quote of the Week: Diana Vreeeland
"The only real elegance is in the mind; if you’ve got that, the rest really comes from it."
7.26.2012
Heelless High Heels
Lady Gaga was the first celebrity to be noticed wearing heelless shoes. |
Kim Kardashian showing off her grey Giuseppe Zanotti heelless shoe. |
Leann Rimes sports her heelless shoes around town. |
Victoria Beckham kicks it up a notch in these heelless boots. |
Alexander McQueen - Oyster Shell Wedge |
7.25.2012
7.20.2012
Kate Middleton: Clothing Recycler
One of the reasons the world loves Kate Middleton is that she seems so accessible, so normal. It's no surprise that this has carried over into her style as Duchess Catherine. While she steps out in couture and designer clothing on the regular, she has a staple wardrobe she likes to re-style and wear again. While many may think it faux-pas for a woman of her stature to do so, it's just one of the reasons why we love her.
Example #1 LK Bennet Nude Patent Pumps
Kate LOVES these shoes, as she should. They go with just about anything, and must be very comfortable at this point.Catherine showing how versatile the LK Bennet pumps are. |
Example #2 Emilia Wickstead Dress
Catherine wore the dress twice back in May. The first time was at Buckingham Palace, for the Queen's Jubilee Lunch. The second time was at a Palace Garden Party.Example #3 Alexander McQueen Statement Coat
A coat is a great item to recycle because you can easily change the look by what you wear underneath and accessorize with. Here, Kate wore the coat to a summer wedding in 2010. She wore it next in 2012 to the Duke of Edinburgh's 90th Birthday Celebration.Example #4 Diane Von Furstenberg Maja Silk Dress
The first time she wore this dress was during the couple's official visit to California in 2011. Then, she paired the dress with a simple clutch and black pumps. The second time around she wore it was a couple months later to a wedding event for Zara Phillips. She paired it with nude pumps and gold jewelry.Example #5 White Reiss Nanette Dress
Kate looked stunning in a white Reiss Nanette dress that she wore during an official engagement photo shoot. The dress must be special to her, she wore it again after they were married to a Canada Day celebration.
7.18.2012
Quote of the Week
7.13.2012
Designer Profile: Mary Frances
Who is Mary Frances?
Mary Frances started designing and making handbags in her home over 23 years ago. She is a California native, and lives in the San Francisco Bay area. She took her vision to create unique, and quality accessories that express personality and style to a global multi-million dollar brand.
Mary Frances Accessories
Mary Frances Accessories now employs over 700 people and sold in over 3,000 boutiques and department stores worldwide. What remains the same is the attention to detail and the fact that every single piece is still handmade.
- 2004 Accessory Designer of the Year; Dallas Fashion Awards
- "Star of the Show" Paris Fashion Week in 2004 and 2005
- America's 500 Fastest Growing Private Businesses by Inc. Magazine (2004, 2005)
- One of the largest Woman-owned business by Inc. Magazine (2010)
Mary Frances Handbags
Mary Frances bags are inspired by fabrics, textures, and unique combinations of materials and colors. Each bag is unique and full of life. There are many Mary Frances fans and collectors. Some own anywhere from 30 to more than 100 bags. There is even a Mary Frances fan club.
Her popularity extends to celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey, Teri Hatcher, Jennifer Aniston, and Kate Hudson.
Here is a sample of Mary Frances Handbags available at Lilise Designer Resale:
Winner's Circle $199.00 |
What a Hoot $199.00 |
Turkish Nights $199.00 |
7.11.2012
Quote of the Week
"Every moment one lives is different from the other. The good, the bad, hardship, the joy, the tragedy, love, and happiness are all interwoven into one single, indescribable whole that is called life. You cannot separate the good from the bad. And perhaps there is no need to do so, either.” -Jackie Kennedy Onassis
7.08.2012
Paris Fashion Week: Fall Couture 2012 Wrap-up
While many people were kicking off the summer last week, Paris had moved on to Fall with Couture Fashion Week for Fall 2012. The week-long event holds fashion shows for all the major players, and attracts the biggest celebrities.
Chanel creates "New Vintage"
Designer Karl Lagerfeld dubbed the collection "New Vintage", meaning "the same attitude, the same spirit, the same name, same concept -- but something for our time."
Christian Dior debuts news head designer Raf Simons
Simons, who previously worked for Jil Sander, modeled his first Dior Couture line after the classic Dior silhouettes. This period, known as the "New Look", saw full skirts, peplums, and cigarette pants.
"Kimye" hits Fashion Week
New celebrity couple Kim Kardashian and Kanye West attended the Stephane Rolland Couture Show, where the caused quite a stir. The designer was relatively unknown until the two were photographed wearing his designs throughout the week, including to his show.
Kim and Kanye arrive at the Show |
Here they are with Stephane Rolland (left). |
Giambattista Valli's Butterflies and Florals
Giambattista Valli is always known to have overly feminine and detailed gowns. The Fall 2012 Couture collection was entirely floral themed. Each gown has either a beautiful floral print or dramatic floral arrangements. The models wore netting, and were decorated with butterflies.
Celebrity Sightings
Front row and center: Elizabeth Banks, Christina Hendricks, MIA, and Jessica Alba watch the Versace Fall Couture show.
Real life Glee couple Cory Monteith and Lea Michele take in the Versace show.
Jennifer Lawrence arrives at the Dior Couture fashion show.
Diane Kruger at Chanel Haute Couture show, with boyfriend Joshua Jackson.
7.05.2012
Favorite Looks of the Week
Summer is in high gear, and bringing plenty of events for celebs to show off. Just this week there's been movie premieres, award shows, 4th of July, and Paris Fashion Week. Here are some of our favorite looks:
Blake Lively wowed the crowd at GMA in this Michael Kors suit and Louboutin heels. |
Blake Lively in Zuhair Murad at 'Savages' premiere. |
Naomi Watts in Marchesa at Elton John's annual 'White Ties and Tiaras Ball'. |
Beyonce in Stephane Rolland Couture at the BET Awards. |
Jennifer Lawrence looking 'tres chic' in floral Dior in Paris. |
Kim Kardashian (and Kanye West) arrive at the Stephane Rolland Couture Show in Paris, wearing Stephane Rolland Couture. |
7.03.2012
Quote of the Week
6.27.2012
Quote of the Week
"Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you." -Princess Diana
6.25.2012
Emma Stone's "Amazing" Style Tour
This summer, Emma Stone will star in the reboot of the Spider-Man franchise in The Amazing Spider-Man. The past couple weeks she's been traveling the globe for press tours and premieres, and keeping it fashion packed.
Rome
On trend in Bottega Veneta black halter dress with peplum waist, Christian Louboutin 'Pigalle' pumps, and an updo. |
Madrid
Jason Wu Resort 2013 with Louboutin 'Bis Un Bout' pumps. |
A colorblock classic: Roksanda Ilincic sheath and Louboutin open-toes. |
Emma paired this floral Dolce & Gabbana frock with a nude version of Louboutin's 'Pigalle' pumps. |
Berlin
Emma in a custom made Andrew Gn cocktail dress with grossgrain bow and lace detail. |
Emma with boyfriend, and co-star, Andrew Garfield. Coordinating in all black, she is wearing Martin Grant, while he is sporting an Alexander McQueen leather jacket. |
Seoul
Burberry understated chic with a splash of color from Brian Atwood pumps and an aqua necklace. |
Printed mini dress by Fendi paired with edgy Stella McCartney platforms. |
New York
Stone looked simply chic in Rag & Bone jeans and J Brand leather top. Emma accented the neutrals with a tangerine shoe. |
Moscow
Emma wearing one her favorite designers, Lanvin, from the Fall 2012 collection. |
Tokyo
A fiery red Rue du Mail dress and hounds-tooth Ferragamo pumps created a fun and youthful look. |
In the most boring look, Emma wore a drop waist Rochas dress with 'Love Me Bow' Louboutin heels. |
Paris
Emma looked vampy va-va-voom in this tulle Gucci gown. |
London
Starting the tour on style, Emma donned an Elie Saab jumpsuit with accented belt. Her kohl rimmed eyes and sleek hair accented the look perfectly. |
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