STRUCTURE

It's all about the structured bag. It embodies confidence, simplicity and formality. There's something that a structure bag has that tickles me, maybe it's the way that it can transform a look that a slouchy bag can't do. Maybe it's the geometric lines and construction that allows the bag to hold it's own, or maybe it's the simplistic quality that I always gravitate towards. Whatever it may be, it's one of my absolute favorite type of bags.

Here are some fabulous structured bags:
Stella McCartney  python effect shoulder bag (ON SALE!!)
Saint Laurent  'Betty' shoulder bag
Hermes Vintage crocodile leather shoulder bag
Sophie Hulme Mini envelope cross-body bag
Mark Cross Scottie satchel bag
Stella McCartney 'Beckett' Faux Nappa Shoulder Bag
Saint Laurent 'Lulu' shoulder bag
Saint Laurent 'Muse Two' tote bag

CROC CROC CROC

Something is happening with the croc, crocodile that is! It's the ultimate leather, chicest of the chic, the lux to your luxury. It's intriguing to see that a rough & mean looking reptile can transform into a glamours accent in fashion. A touch of it somewhere in your ensemble and you're instantly chic, like a fashion magical wand, *pooph..* and you're croc-ed out to perfection. Wouldn't that be lovely?

In all colors, textures, and sizes it's the luxurious and may I add expensive leather to desire. Many of us desire it, yet few of us can afford it. It's this unattainable creature that we so long to capture. In a fashion aspect, it's not that unicorn that we desire yet can't find, but it's the show quality pet that you see occasionally but is too expensive to own. How are we going to go about this? 

Perhaps, skinning our own crocodile and making our own leather goods, but that's far too difficult. Perhaps, I can use my three wishes from a fashion genie and have croc everything appear right in front of me, but that's far far FAR away from reality. I guess for now we can just stand back, and admire the beastly beauty and appreciate a great croc when we see one (key words, FOR NOW!). 

For the fabulous ladies and gents who can splurge, here are some great pieces: 

Giuseppe Zanotti Crocodile-embossed & mink ankle strap sandals

Nancy Gonzalez crocodile leather tote

Givenchy croc embossed iPhone case

Gucci 'Coda' Sneaker 

Lauren Ralph Lauren Croc Embossed with Equestrian Hardware

Marc by Marc Jacobs Mouse Croc Embossed Ballet Flats

Givenchy Nightingale Trolley Crocodile Stamped 

Lanvin Zipper Crocodile Sac Pochette

Stella McCartney 'Grace' clutch

Stella McCartney Faux Crocodile Case For iPhone 5

Stella McCartney Faux Crocodile Case For iPad 1,2 & 3

THE EDIT | COATS

There's nothing better than a fabulous coat. It's an added touch that is completely relevant and completely necessary. Of course there's the main purpose of keeping yourself warm, but there's another purpose and that's to be ravishingly chic. Worn in different ways by mixing & matching colors or prints with the rest of your outfit can create something unexpectedly sublime. Find your quintessential coat for this fall/winter.


Acne era faux-fur collar coat
Pedro Lourenco bicolour velvet and crepe coat
Isabel Marant ego ponyhair lapel coat
Hache oversized coat
Tibi double-breasted twill coat
DKNY single-breasted wool coat
32 Paradis Sprung Freres Hetre reversible shearling coat

Stella McCartney Alexandra Duchess satin-lapel coat

STELLA

Harper's Bazaar Mexico August 2013

Photographs taken by Hans Neumann

Bo Don in a Stella McCartney special in Harper's Bazaar Latin America fashion feature called "Stella," shot by Hans Neumann. The beautiful Don sported McCartney's masculine designs by the pool and the beach. 

How fabulous are the coats and blazers? 

To die for!

STELLA GARDEN PARTY

Stella McCartney Resort 2014

Stella presented her resort collection in New York at her garden party yesterday. Every single piece she made was absolutely gorgeous! 

To see more photos of the party click here 

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