Accessories

From now on, there will be some sporadic Pointless Post’s made by myself, because after all I do get sidetracked in cyber-space and I do find some really weird things! I am sure you all do it too, so just like Viewer’s Choice Monday let me know if there is any pointless ‘thing’ you find on the internet that you would like for me to feature!

Why not start off with an item that will help me reminisce of the place I call home, Florida, and its tropical weather that I wish I was in right now. Impractical and bad tan line comes to mind when I see the Karla Colletto Lace-Up Swimsuit. This ’swim’ suit makes no sense to me and does not even look flattering on the model’s body in my opinion. Made from black 72% meryl nylon, 28% Lycra®, you will find shoulder straps with a plunging V neckline, a low back, and a moderate amount of material around the butt. While cleavage is good, so is showing off some rear and the “moderate seat coverage” as they put it will only make your rear look wider than it is in my opinion. Don’t think I forgot to mention to best part, the lace-up bodice with tonal grommets. Whew, that makes this suit go from almost practical to not a use in my book. You won’t get good tan lines, you probably can’t even take it in the water, it costs $230 (via Bergdorf Goodman) for a ’swim’ suit, so what do you do with this thing?

I got it, you sit pretty in the lounge chair and let me men gawk. Oh how the world turns

Let me start off with a HAHAHAHAHAHAHA. I have to give it to Gucci for making me start my day off with the biggest laugh and smile ever If you truly think your pet needs a baseball cap, why not adorn him with a Gucci Pet Baseball Cap? I really think my dog will be just fine without any sort of hat, yet the thought of my lab in a Gucci hat gets me laughing. If you believe your Fido needs a hat like this, you can choose between beige/ebony or black GG fabric with signature green/red/green trim. Actually, my poor pup is going to miss out on this Gucci goodness because this baseball cap is only intended for a small dog. Sorry Nitro, I will write into Gucci and let them know you feel left out. In all honesty, I’d love to see a dog wearing this hat out and about- it would make my year that much more complete. If your small dog is Gucci Pet Baseball Cap worthy, buy one via Neiman Marcus for $70.

AlohaRag of Hawaii describes Tom Binns as an “an Irish designer full of anger”. Frankly, I can see where that is coming from. Whether his designs are really “showcasing his creativity and boldness, while at the same time creating plenty of controversy” is really up to the eye of the beholder to judge. To me, I am not quite sure what demographic niche Tom is trying to market his creations to. I don’t see a pale goth girl in black wearing golden dagger earrings, nor do I want to picture an elegant towngirl sport the bombastic Mickey pendant on a girl’s night out. Perhaps, it’s geared towards the modern rebel who has called out her personal Jihad on those facets of life that treat her unfairly? I don’t know. Maybe I am ignorant. Please tell if I am.

Prices range from $154 for the earrings, to a stunning $340 for the grendade keychain. Available via Aloha Rag.

I love rocking chairs. Always fun to rock back and forth and back and forth. But what about a rocking chair for your feet? Tod’s figured it would be a good idea. Whether or not these shoes actually end up being comfortable in the long run, I find them hideous. Not to mention, I am pretty sure my toes are cringing and playing turtle- by hiding back in their shell- when they look at these uncomfortable shaped shoes. Let me introduce your feet to the Tod’s Smooth Leather Cindy Ballerina Shoes. No thanks for me. These shoes are leather slip-ons with crisscross detail on the sides and golden accents. The toe is squared, which would add even more throbbing pain to my feet. Lucky or unlucky for you, the sides are elasticized. These elasticized shoes scare me thinking that the already add form and shape would only loose the little bit of support they have with the elastic, and I will surely get hurt. I am almost positive that I would topple over and tumble down the hill to a big bump on the head if I wore these shoes. If you are looking for rocking chair shoes that are pretty sure to cause an accident and look hideous to outsiders, buy these suckers through eLuxury for $345.

If you are one of the people who just hasn’t gotten your hands on a beautiful Paddington, join the growing club. When it comes down to it the padlock makes the Paddy what it is. Don’t you agree? So for those of you who want a piece of Paddy heaven, why not spend a ridiculous amount on the focal point of the bag- the part of the bag that makes the Paddy a Paddy. Let me introduce you to the Chloe Crystal Padlock Keychain. This shiny piece is made of clear crystals placed on the silver padlock. Rest assure that this keychain also has a silver leather panel in the center of the padlock with the Chloe logo so we all know that you own part of the much drooled over design (hey, who will really notice that you are missing the actual bag?). To make this keychain an actual keychain, there is a key ring found at the end of leather straps. If I were to buy this piece, I surely would wear it on my neck and use my body as the ‘bag’ to try to show people that I was part of the coveted Paddington line. I am going to go out on a limb and venture to say that not many of you will be considering buying this piece- you ask why? Let’s go with because it costs $615 via Net-A-Porter.

I have to venture to say that Steve Jobs is a kid at heart. Do any of you have the new Mac computers? Well I do. A beautiful G5 to be precise, and this puppy is so sexy and so much fun. But I’m not going to lie. I have spent countless hours of wasted time on here. It is not hours wasted on anything productive, it is hours wasted on the Mac Photobooth. Steve Jobs- you are my hero. This handy Photobooth tool has all sorts of effects options that can keep you occupied all day. I have been able to make myself look so undesirably hideous that it is laughable. I really hope some of you have played with this program and know what I am talking about. Rumor has it that Jobbs even remarked on how much fun the Photobooth is. This leads me to believe that Mr. Apple himself is a kid at heart. His iPods may be sexy and chic, but Steveo is all about a little bit of fun. So why not add some frill and craziness to protect your Mac magic?

So for a fun furry iPod protector the HotRomz Infamous iPod Case is a strong contender. Ok so I know it is a little crazy, maybe a little too crazy, but it sure is fun. Made of ’soft furry threads mixed delicately with multi-colored chenille balls’, this would be a soft iPod protector that looks a bit like a party favor and a bit like a sewing job gone bad. Some of the specs that HotRomz leaves us with really makes me laugh, including: “Made in the USA, not in China! and iPod not included”. This crazy little thing comes in a variety of colors. I like this ‘infamous’ color choice if any. The kiwi lime color reminds me a little bit of a tissue during cold season. Yikes. If you want to have fun protecting your iPod since we all are a little crazy at heart, buy one of this fluffy, furry, artsy, weird designs via HotRomz for $29.95.

Face it; we are ladies who most probably care about how we look. This doesn’t mean I’ve never ventured out in public in sweats looking in shambles, but then again I don’t have the paparazzi all over me (or do I?? ) We all know how hard it is to keep all of our makeup nicely together because usually mine is thrown into a bag leaking and spilling everywhere. Because of this issue why not organize it? The Trish McEvoy Ultimate Beauty Organizer will help you keep track of your beauty essentials wherever you are going. In a satin-finished quilted textile case with ultrasuede handles, this makeup accessory is a makeup must for so many of us. Why not look sleek and chic all in one while remaining organized (which we all know is oh-so hard to do these days). In case of some beauty blunders or spills, the interior is washable. The organizer contains a portable classic Mini Planner to be filled with your customized beauty essentials, two removable pouches for extra beauty musts, and three refillable containers for cleansers, moisturizers, shampoo or other essentials. Unfortunately for us the makeup shown in the picture is not included, but I still have a feeling that this organizer may be quite handy for many of us. During the holiday season there is quite a bit of traveling, and maybe we all need a little help with organization skills. Buy this for yourself (or maybe it would make a great gift) via eLuxury for $75.

After spending so much time getting ready for a hot date with hair, make-up, outfit, and of course a bag- when you finally get on the date the last thing you want to worry about is if your bag is going to get dirty. I’m sure many of us do it anywhere we go. Which of you place your bag on your lap like it is your child? Oh yes, I do it too. I know we have all heard of handbag hangers, but I’d like to introduce you to a newer designer of them. Let’s say hi to Belinda Leung, the Dangle Creator/Founder. Belinda explains that “Dangle is a handbag holder that hangs on nearly any table top to keep your handbag off the floor. An accessory no self-respecting handbag should be without, dangle is a perfect blend of function, femininity and fashion.” Right on. You can choose from Brushed Nickel, Polished Chrome, or Glitzy Gold. My suggestion would be to match your bags hardware with your dangle! The Dangle is 4×2x2 inches, weighs just 2.3 oz., fits tables up to 2 ½ inches and comes in its own convenient carrying satchel. For the price of $35.00 via her online store, this could be the perfect holiday gift to your handbag friends or yourself.

Yes, I know- I’ve been slow this week. Let’s just all tell Vlad thanks because he has been such a great guy keeping up with this for me while I’ve dealt with some other issues. Back to business with nothing other than a bag and show combo. Cunningly cute I’d say! I really think that a matching combo is many times a big plus (although sometimes in the logo department it seems like a bit much for me). So who wants to match a beautiful Miu Miu bag and pair of shoes? Me, me, me!!

The Miu Miu Buffalo Stone Hobo & Platform Slide duo is sure to make you do a double take. Let’s go to the bag first, which of course caught my eye first. The Miu Miu Buffalo Stone Hobo brings in a little ethnic flair with its blue buffalo stones and golden studs. Whether you opt for the dark brown or white leather, I’d say you are going to make a good impression either way. There is a detachable shoulder strap which somewhat boggles my mind because why would you take it off? Yea, you wouldn’t, but the rings add a little extra fun. There is a drawstring top with an adjustable strap and the Miu Miu logo on the front. This bag has caught my eye and I’m thinking some of you may like it too! But do you like the white or brown better? Gimme’ the white If this hobo suits you, buy it through Neiman Marcus for $810.

And for all of you ladies who love shoes, who doesn’t?, the matching slides may get you quite happy. The matching Miu Miu Platform Slide could make your little tootsies quite happy (in the spring of course!) Made with white leather and showing off gold studs, these slides have me wanting to buy a matching set right now. For an even cuter feminine touch there is a white leather bow right on the top of the slide. Now, although a 3 3/5″ stacked heel is not huge, it is too big for me. I’d rather not tower over Vlad, or everyone else for that matter! The sole is a wood platform sole. Nab these for $295 through Neiman Marcus.

Being the handbag lovers that we are, sometimes other accessories are also part of our world. Why not right? There are some quite pointless accessories that I can’t help but love. Because the holidays are on their way, some chic accessories could make the perfect gift for your fashionista friend. Umm, speaking of which- can I be one of your friends?? Haha. Dior is a brand we all know and love, so let’s all treat our lips to some Dior goodness. The Dior Play Gloss Gamble on Beige is creamy lip gloss in a cute die case. This silver metal die radiates with rhinestones and opens up to show off a nice treat for your pucker. There is divine iridescent satin lip gloss on the inside that will only accentuate one of every ladies best asset. Also, upon opening, the lid is mirrored so you can even check your pout out- don’t ya love it! To add a little more glam there are velvet ties with a dangling silver D on one end. I know some of you may find this accessory pointless, but I think if you have a glam friend, it is a great gift (or like I keep saying, just treat yourself!). To make your lips even sweeter, buy this through eLuxury for $50.