lanvinnnnnnn

gorge Lanvin necklace from Spring '12

Num num nummy.

I love this piece.

oh, the possibilities!

Platforms at Givenchy

After years selling denim from all the big players - I'm quite frankly, bored with jeans.

By the end of my tenure as a denim specialist at a boutique the thought of jeans made me tired. Even I couldn't keep up with all the trends, much less care, if a new-new-new hot brand came out.

Layered Necklaces at Lanvin

Perhaps this is why I've rediscovered my love for shoes, bags, and jewelry. Bags can be vibrant, jewelry can be sparkly without being trashy (remember embellished jeans?), and shoes can be just plain magical.

Jeans - no matter what Brand X may tell you on a hangtag - are just not as fun. They are foundation pieces. Without them you'd be wearing a skirt, pants, or leggings. Boooo-rinng. Now where's the fun in that?

Futuristic/Athletic Wedges at Proenza Schouler

I was digging around Trendzine: Fashion Information (they predict what the trends of the future will be). I especially liked their trend analysis from Paris Fashion Week for Spring 2010:

ATHLETIC - a luxury meld of motocross, scuba and lounge...
ELEMENTS - patterns dip into watery, airy or earthy themes...
BONDAGE - from tough black leather to khaki fatigues...
CLERICAL - sculptural tailoring, rigid stripes and minimal colour...
FREEFORM - the artistry of effective drape and ingenious pleating...
REVEALED - revealing lingerie and ‘40s Film Noir frou frou...
SKINTONE - sheer skin-revealing-mesh/lace and a fleshy palette...
ROUGHS - surfaces are rippled, ruched, destroyed or textured...

Killer Shades at Stella McCartney

Oh, the possibilities!

Photos courtesy of style dot com

boy oh boy

Piles of menswear-inspired oxfords and lace-up shoes are flooding stores this Fall. There are plenty of heel heights to choose from, and the fabric options are endless. The question then becomes, "What do I wear these shoes with?".

Personally, I love a pair of heeled-oxfords with a white shirt, pencil skirt, and layers of pearl and chain necklaces. For a casually elegant vibe, I'd pair the spectator flats with a cardigan and rolled-up boyfriend jeans.

Christian Louboutin - Estoteri

Lanvin - Oxford Pump

B0ttega Veneta - Spectator Ballet Flat

All images from http://www.barneys.com/

need i say more

Lanvin Paris - Framed Aviators

Lela Rose - Butterfly Necklace

Elizabeth and James - Snake Ring

Thanks to www.shopbop.com for the photos.