Eye-4-Style

Tory Burch

Metallic Reva Clutch

Here is a great bag at Saks Fifth Avenue that you will use again and again. I like the size; you’re not limited to a lipstick and comb and the fact it’s a shoulder bag makes party-going easier. Two zippered-pockets is good to protect credit cards and cash. I’d also pair it with a pair of jeans and t-shirt to add extra sparkle. Click here for more info.

Christian Louboutin

Loubis Patent Calf-Leather Clutch

What can I say? Size is good. Optional chain strap. Violet for sure. Red inside. Louboutin scores again! Link here.

Here are my picks for what could take you from opera night to cocktail party to travel to night on the town. While on my “wish list,” there’s even a few on sale.

This is gorgeous;  Oscar de la Renta Cloque Print Dress! To complete the outfit, add the necklace as shown. Wow – what a show stopper!

Donna Karan Infinity Dress/Skirt.  It is shown here with a jersey top, which I think is a cool look. The dress by itself is elegant and a great “go-to” in your closet.

Donna Karan Sculpted Shawl Collar Jacket with bodysuit and skirt. Love this look!  I’d take a patterned bag for day; clutch with statement earrings for night.

Halston Heritage Stretch Knit Cocktail Dress.  Great for your nights out on the town!

Oscar de la Renta Sleeveless Crinkled Silk Taffeta Dress . Beautiful color and style!

Ralph Lauren Black Label Sleeveless Leather-Trim Dress.  I like the dress with the shoes and would use this as a reference for what works well. This dress would be a great traveling/tour dress with cute flats.

SATC 2 Memorial Day Weekend and invite for “A Woman’s Excellent Extravaganza” brought a purpose to shopping in Palm Beach, Florida, last April. There was the movie pre-party; movie; movie after-party; next day a champagne carriage ride through parks of St. Louis followed by lunch at the St. Louis Woman’s Club.

Shopping for a specific event can be tedious as it seems “I can’t find anything!” when looking, while you find all sorts of items when you’re just browsing. Anyway, BINGO at Saks on Worth Avenue. The nanette lepore dress fit the bill and the hat by Peter Bettley was the prize buy! I wore Prada Calzature Donna Quarzo T-strap heels and flower pearl button earrings by Erwin Pearl.

The sales gals at Saks were great and I shipped items directly to St. Louis for the big event.

Of course in the end, we’re our own worst critics. The hat and dress were a lot on their own, so I didn’t wear a necklace. In looking at the pictures, I should have pulled up my dress (eecks – and before 3:00 pm! Champagne will do that!) or a string of pearls would have been fine.  All-in-all I was pleased; I had great luck with beautiful merchandise at Saks! (And an excellent weekend!)

March Fashion 2010

Think About … Newsworthy Nature

Ah! The catalog in the mail. You spot it; the anticipation of looking through the newest and greatest out there. Nothing replaces perusing a fine catalog in print; the heaviness of the page; the detail to showing clothing and accessories at their best. Peruse in your bed, library, patio, pool.  Just as I appreciate reading a book and flipping the pages; going to the library (the Dewey Decimal System-genius!), the catalog is a pleasure we shoppers really appreciate. Here’s my top five favorites from the Saks Fifth Avenue catalog March Fashion 2010.

  Diane von Furstenberg

Moschino

Rock & Republic

Teri Jon

Gucci

What can I say? I’m at a NARS event; major players doing their craft, but out of the corner of my eye I’m looking to the left to the shoe department at Saks Fifth Avenue at Waterside Shops, Naples, Florida. I have all I can do to contain myself as I eye up the beauties just waiting to be appreciated. So one of my NARS gals, Brandi Perkins, senses my wondering eye to the shoe gallery. “Oh, do you have those in a size 7?” I inquire as I totally go from makeup to the several pair of shoes so beautifully displayed and waiting for the appreciative buyer. OKAY – so the Gucci’s are OUTRAGEOUS!  I’m telling you; the heel is part patent and suede and so delicious in presentation. Look at the detail-realize the comfort-it is a sure HIT! YES give me a pair of those. Then the Jimmy Choo’s:  lower heel and sexy pointed with open design reveal. HELLO! Very sexy. Girls, I’m telling you; when you see the shoes you love, buy them! They aren’t necessarily available everywhere and at every store in every size.  If they DO IT for you, get them. They won’t be there tomorrow.

My Feb 21st Blog talked about the trends at Saks and I went through the What’s New of the What’s New, What’s Now, What’s Next, Shop the Trends at Saks. The What’s New: all american, was difficult for me to choose my top 4 things I liked as I liked so many. The What’s Now: aggressive angles was difficult in finding 4 things I really liked, so I went on to the jewelry section of aggressive angles. I think these two dresses are GREAT, but the rest of the outfits weren’t styles I would wear or I care for as much.

Bailey 44

Maneater Knit Dress

Rayon/nylon/spandex makes this a Spanx dress! Slim fit so careful when ordering but this should look great on your body!

BCBGMAXAZRIA

Ruffle-Skirted Shirtdress

Love the styling of this dress. I’d be wearing this one all the time!

This cuff would be my only jewelry with an outfit. Definitely a “stand alone” piece! (well maybe with diamond studs)

Oscar de la Renta

Embellished Bracelet

The delicacy of this bracelet is appealing to me. I’d pair with brushed gold dangling earrings. Note the letters YSL in script!

Yves Saint Laurent

YSL Open Bracelet

As Spring is approaching (we hope), here are my 4 favorite looks from Saks’ picks under their all american trend. As usual, I’ve provided links in case you want to look further!

Red Valentino

Pleated Denim Dress

BCBGMAXAZRIA

Twisted Button-Front Tunic Shirt

Diane von Furstenberg

Jonesie Shantung Jersey Jacket

Red Valentino

Lace Appliqué Intarsia Cardigan

Refer to my January 19th blog about Jimmy Choo – The Collection. Here is a video from Saks Fifth Avenue with Jimmy Choo founder Tamara Mellon introducing CHOO 24:7  The Collection.

Alice & Olivia

Fortune Cookie Dress

A chic, head-turning silk look crafted with wide pleating below the waist that adds dimension and drama to the skirt. Princess seaming adds a tailored finish.

Left click on Christian Louboutin at Saks. Saks is working hard to bring the merchandise to us, on line, where we have a better feel for the items and how they would look.  Love it!