French Connection recently showcased it’s new item – an eye catching clutch; pun intended.White with a pair of closed, long lashed eyes on it, one sequined in blue, this purse is surely set out to make quite a statement. And all that for just a cool $78. Copyright ©2009 Haute Mimi International LLC. All rights ... continued
We recently came across the fabulous new handbag range, Lena Ezriak designed by sisters, Leona and Hasna Ezriak. The sisters used their diverse Moroccan and Belgian heritage as the inspiration for their chic, elegant and colorful designs. The bags are carefully handmade by artisans in Florence Italy from the highest quality leathers. The handbags come ... continued
I received an email from a reader asking me about what my five must-haves are. I really have to be honest and say that it is incredibly hard for me to pick just five but I have managed to do so. I believe these five pieces are the perfect bones to any wardrobe, well a ... continued
I like my Dirty Martinis extra dirty and I’ve finally found Dirty Sue, the highest quality brine/olive juice for maximum taste. Here are some of my favorite “Dirty Sue” recipes. Drink up. • THE DIRTY SUE ‘CLASSIC’3 ounces of your favorite gin 1/2 ounce of Dirty Sue“Rinse”* a chilled martini glass with dry vermouth.Shake over ... continued
Bill Blass has had it’s share of ups and downs what with the fiasco of Peter Som bankruptcy et all but things seem to be looking up, finally. I was pretty psyched about a prospective Spring 2010 collection but that never came through and disappointment was evident. There was also talk that Richard Chai may ... continued
I love this look on Kim Kardashian because it’s basically the look I have been wearing for years. I knew that one day haute pink lips would be trendy. In any case I get my perfect pink pout with Dior lipstick in 475 topped off with Dior kiss lipgloss in Hawaii Coco. Troy Jensen used ... continued
Leave it to Stila to create yet another must-have beauty item. Known for their fun colors and innovative multi-tasking formulas, Stila’s smudge pots and lip glazes have earned the company a loyal following. Not to be outdone with their fabulously helpful talking eye palettes, they’ve recently come out with a product that speaks to both ... continued
Worth nothing less than an ever-so-glam red carpet event, Brian Atwood’s multi colored swarovski studded pumps at most definitely a work of art. The undeniably gorgeous shoes are however, extremely hard to work into an outfit with crossing that fine line between fabulous and hideous. Less is more is the mantra to work with when ... continued
I‘ve spotted hundreds of fashionistas on the street with the Le Pliage bag by Longchamp. It is a chic way to carry all your whole life. The Le Pliage makes a great school bag as well as laptop bag. They come in 12 ultra sophisticated colors and the best part about these fabulous totes is ... continued
I recently came across Velixa, the coveted high-end anti-aging skin care line sought after by the super elite and fashion models. The line currently offers Age Defense for Day, a light whipped day lotion, and Youth Replenish for Night, a decadent moisturizing night cream for overnight renewal. Both products are made from the most luxurious ... continued
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