I need a small bag. The last bag I had that was smaller than eight inches in height and a few inches deep was in seventh or eighth grade— that’s almost seven years ago. The only thing that could convince me to downsize was this gorgeous little clutch by Diane von Furstenberg.
The DVF ‘Peggy Foldover’ is perfectly bohemian. The tan color is wonderful for spring and the gold accents remind me of sunnier days to come.
I, however, am more likely to splurge on shoes than a bag, so I’ve found less expensive bags that remind me of the DVF clutch. Some of the bags have great gold touches while others simply have that boho flair.
Though a smaller bag is totally clutch (pun intended), I’m going to have to figure out what I can live without because I won’t be able to fit my entire life in the cool little bags.
Talk Back: When you carry a clutch, what do you put in your bag?
Thanks to Robert Duffy, my favorite new twitter-er, I have been fully inundated with Marc Jacobs fashion week prep, and made aware of the newest Marc by Marc Jacobs collaboration with Maripol, the wonderful woman who started Madonna on the path to becoming a style icon back in the eighties. The first time I heard the name Maripol was during an interview I did in 2008 with Rob Diament of Temposhark fame. This time around, having known her history, I was beyond excited to see the pieces from the line.
According to Mr. Duffy, the Maripol collection retails from $4-$25 for jewelry and $35 dollars for t-shirts. Though I wasn’t invited to last nights launch party— tears will be shed the first, and maybe second, third and fourth, time I receive an invite to a Marc Jacobs event— I do plan on getting my hands on this Maripol Plastic Spike Necklace ($25).
The rest of the line is full of bright, playful colors, geometric shapes and loads of atomic references. You can preview the pieces on the Marc Jacobs website and purchase them at Marc by Marc Jacobs locations— that means those in NYC for fashion week, or just life, should make their way to Bleecker St.
The ex-biology student in me can’t get enough of the atomic creations. They make me want to strap on a apron, don some gogs (i.e. goggles), and titrate something. Where’s my phenolphthalein?
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Though fashion magazines are fantastic for inspiration when it come to styling trends, most items actually featured in the books are out of my price range at the moment. However, there are instances and select items seen in magazines, so perfect, I simply cannot pass them up, no matter the cost. This quartz ring from Desideri Design Jewelry I saw in February 2010 issue of Lucky is one such piece.
Though, I’m not really the type of girl who spends her free time planning her wedding to Mr. Right, every now and then, I do see something that makes me think, “that would be perfect for my wedding.” I think, this ring, though not diamond and only $130, would be an amazing engagement ring for the girl, like me, who couldn’t see herself wearing a standard solitaire or a “Past, Present, Future” three-stone diamond ring (my mom likes to refer to them as “Today, Tomorrow, Whenever” rings), not matter the color, cost, clarity, or cut of the diamonds.
Having given such thought to this one ring, I was eager to see what other gems could be found on Desideri Design Jewelry. Uniquely crafted necklaces and earrings can also be seen on the site, but it’s the rings that really get me all hot and bothered.
I love the woven gold-filled wire making up the base of the ring and the gem/bead choices are right up my alley. It all seems very modern meets mythic, one of my favorite paradoxes. |
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More and more, I’m starting to see the fashion industry become accepting of social media and networking. Bloggers are all over the fashion show invite lists, stores are releasing crisis management statements on social networking sites, and now, designer Rachel Roy is using Facebook to give the word pop-up a whole new meaning on the Internet.
Rachel has teamed up with soulful and sexy songstress Estelle to create a limited edition jewelry collection for the Rachel | Rachel Roy brand. Though the line, featuring statement necklaces, bracelets and earrings ranging from $34 to $50, will be available in stores, those tech savvy fashionistas can get a sneak preview and partake in a completely different VIP shopping experience on the Rachel Roy Facebook page (fans only) starting February 9th and lasting three days.
What can be more exciting than that?
Well, this gorgeous full-finger petal ring— it reminds me of the irises that grew in my childhood garden— was designed by Rachel and Estelle to give as gifts to their closest friends and family (besties, mothers, aunts, daughters, etc.) and if you’re desperate to be one of the beautiful people or just adore the uniqueness of the ring, you can score this hot commodity exclusively during the three-day digital pop-up shop too.
Now, there’s actually a good excuse to spend your life on Facebook! |
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