Monday, November 30, 2009

Holiday Dresses

It is time again for holiday parties - and therefore holiday dresses. Below I have highlighted three of my favorites (two sales, and a splurge). All of these are straight from the runway! If you have two or three events, with two or three different crowds, do not be afraid to wear your favorite statement dress twice this season. You will be the only one to know.



Vena Cava Mandala Dress
Originally $495, now $299
Barneys


Alexander Wang Cage Dress
Originally $645, now $451.50
Shopbop


Thakoon Strapless Bow Dress
$1950
Saks Fifth Avenue

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

First Thoughts of Spring: Balenciaga


Balenciaga is truly a gift that keeps on giving. Their runway collections never cease to amaze, and yet their more consumer friendly product line keeps me just as captivated. For Spring they are debuting two new exciting offerings. First the now iconic motorcycle bag in an easy spring raffia perfectly juxtaposes hard and soft. And second, their debut perfume, mixed Olivier Poige, the perfumer credited with Victor & Rolf's classic hit of 2004, Flowerbomb. While the perfume will certainly be more wallet friendly than the bag, it is hard to not want both.