Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Sales, Sales, Sales, OH MY! If you haven’t done so already, make sure you head over to Bloomingdale’s and check out their Buy More, Save More Sale that is going on now through December 6th, 2009. No matter which department you shop in, you can enjoy some major savings.
Let’s review a few things that we learned on last night’s episode of Real Housewives of Orange County:
1. These housewives are certainly not as serious about their wigs as their Atlanta counterparts.
2. Tamra doesn’t know the difference between a beer bong and shotgunning a beer, which I found more than a tad surprising.
3. Alexis obsesses for days over eating a donut because she’s afraid that her weak-chinned husband will cheat on her. Which he probably would.
4. Ryan, Tamra’s douchey son, is balding, and that should tell you something about karma. Also, he is going to jail. Which he refers to as “hanging out” in jail.
5. I’m really, really glad that I’ve never had to go on a blind date on national television. Let alone one that lasted three days.
Last month, I wrote about the cash flow problems that Versace has and how better handbag design could potentially alleviate some of their woes. No other brand makes bags that are such a consistent running joke in high-end bag circles, and they have little to no rabid following when it comes to their accessories.
Sadly, the Versace Gree Shopper could not be a more apt example of why that is. Gaudy metallic? Check. Logos galore? Check. No leather to be found? Check. Astronomical price for a canvas tote? You better believe it.
Two nights ago, on December 1st, we had the privilege to be invited by our friends at Fendi to the opening of this year’s Design Miami Vernissage in the Miami Design District.
For the second consecutive year, Fendi co-sponsors the events which feature an array of Limited Edition unique retail environments, art installations and the world’s most influential design show — Design Miami/.
♪ On the first day of Bottega Veneta we are bringing you, colorful and fun accessories! ♪
Today begins the start of our Twelve Days of Bottega Veneta. What better way to start than with the perfect small accessory. Think of these items as stocking stuffers, gifts for friends and family, or a treat for yourself.
There are cell phone straps, charms, key rings, and bookmarks to choose from. The bright colors will help these Bottega Veneta accessories pop. The price of each is under $250.
Info: Fluo Pink Lizard Key Ring $160, Fluo Orange Lizard Charm $100, Fluo Orange Nero Intrecciato Nappa Lizard Bookmark $190, Fluo Yellow Lizard Key Ring $160, Fluo Pink Lizard Charm $100, Fluo Yellow Nero Intrecciato Nappa Lizard Cell Phone strap $190, Fluo Orange Lizard key Ring $160, Fluo Yellow Lizard Charm $100, and Fluo Pink Nero Intrecciato Nappa Lizard Key Ring $190.
Shop Bottega Veneta accessories via Bottega Veneta online.
Something is rotten in the state of Louisiana.
As we all know by now, the luxury market was hit hard by last year’s economic collapse. Despite what some snide fashion-haters would tell you, the industry in fact does affect people at every level of the economy, and Louisiana’s alligator farmers are just the most recent people to feel the pressure as a result of tough economic conditions in the fashion industry, according to The New York Times.
It would follow logically that reduced retail sales have lead to a drop in international interest in exotic skins, of which alligator is among the most expensive, but the farmers tell it a bit differently. According to them, it’s all Hermes’s fault.
There’s something so Parisian and ladylike about the Marni Small Crepe Shoulder Bag that I just can’t help but be attracted to. The brand may be Italian, but what we have here looks so much like a cross between Lanvin and Chanel that you’d never know it from just this piece. Somehow, though, I like this bag even more – its lines are cleaner than on some of Chanel’s fashion bags and the totality of the design seems more well-edited than the average Lanvin.
I may live in Florida, but it is still the most wonderful time of the year! After our last partnership with Bottega Veneta we knew we had to bring you more BV goodness. Now is the time.
Beginning tomorrow and for the next twelve working days we will be bringing you twelve different Bottega Veneta items that make perfect holiday gifts. Day one will begin tomorrow with the lowest priced Bottega Veneta item and the value of the items will go up from there.
So log on tomorrow for Day 1 and continue to log on through December 18th for twelve of our favorite items from Bottega Veneta this Holiday Season.
There truly is something magical about New York City. Whether it is the constant commotion, the noises, the history, or the people, New York City remains an epicenter of the world. Our trip to NYC in October was for business. Lucky for me, our business revolves around shopping, and that we did.
Yesterday I popped into Saks to pick up a pair of new shoes for an event Vlad and I attended last night (details to come soon). I didn’t realize it then, but it is that time of year! The Saks Designer Sale is starting tomorrow in store but online today. Make sure to click on over and check it out. Many items will be marked 30% off.
Last month, I wrote about the 
