"PRADA" - Trembled blossoms

Found this strange, animated video by Prada and couldn't take our eyes off. It was part of a campaign to launch Pradas new "Trembled blossoms" handbag.



After the incredible success of the Prada Fairy Bag, currently with a long wait list, Prada is trying to score again with their multicolor vibrant bags. The short animation is whimsical and strangely disturbing capturing the viewer from the first second to watch the transition of a cyber-woman’s journey through a magical Prada filled forest. At the end, she meets Pan who shows her how a tropical fish can transform into the stunning Prada Trembled Blossoms Bag. Would it that life was this magical? Love, love, love the sunglasses.


The lush landscape evokes Miuccia Prada's vision blending suggestions of Art Nouveau,Liberty,Audrey Beardsley and Hieronymous Bosch.

In stores, $1,675.00

Cheap Chic with Patricia Field and Payless

Now, for a pairing that actually makes sense. Patricia Field, stylist to SATC, The Devil wears Prada, and lipstick Jungle etc,etc. Sex and the City turned high-end shoe labels like Jimmy Choo and Manolo Blahnik into household words. But not every Sex fan can afford to buy pumps that can come with a four-digit sticker price.

Needless to say, not everyone can afford $700 shoes, she then turned her attention to design a budet firendly collection for Payless Shoes. As long as they dont foam in the rain, we are cool.

Her new Capsule Red Carpet Collection for Payless is finally in stores.

The limited-edition holiday line includes edgy metallic and snakeskin platform shoes and boots and big-screen-worthy clutches. And even if you don’t plan on walking the red carpet any time soon, you can wear shoes that have, with a pair of metallic heels just like the ones Patricia Field wore to this year’s Academy Awards. Prices range from $20 - $35 and you may actually end up feeling guilty.

She claims they are as good as Monolos. “I love some Louboutins and some Manolos,” said Field. “But personally, it kills me to spend that kind of money on a shoe. I’m much happier getting a shoe for less money that looks gorgeous.” Hmm!! I understand, but last time I bought a pair of shoes at Payless (like 10 years ago) and there was a little drizzle, the shoes kinda started to foam at the corners.

Can we trust Payless again? While in Payless, also check out Alice + Olivia for payless. If you do buy the shoes, drop us a line.

Le Bron James' Vogue cover criticized!

Will this issue of racism in America or perhaps the world ever die? I truly hope so.NEW YORK - When Vogue announced its April cover starring LeBron James and Gisele Bundchen, the magazine noted with some fanfare that James was the first black man to grace its cover. But the image is stirring up controversy, with some commentators decrying the photo as perpetuating racial stereotypes. James strikes what some see as a gorilla-like pose, baring his teeth, with one hand dribbling a ball and the other around Bundchen's tiny waist. Read more

Got handbag envy? Rent one!

Green with envy over Hermes "new" Kelly bag? At $129,000 US, I am assuming this is not the most pressing "must get" item on your shopping list.

If you must however, really really have one, dont fret, help is at hand. There are so many handbag rental places online and I never figured out how they actually work except that I know you pay a monthly fee which is a fraction of your retail price and then you return the handbag.

Thanks to strong word-of-mouth and a healthy internet buzz, there are now a number of US websites offering thousands of handbags from brands such as Yves Saint-Laurent, Balenciaga, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs and Chanel, each for rent by the week or the month, with an option to buy.

Looking to make a more glamorous statement? A crocodile skin "Kelly" bag - named after the legendary actress-turned-princess Grace Kelly - by fashion pioneer Hermes will set non-members back a whopping $US500 per week.

The online boutiques operate much like other shopping sites, with a search function, scores of product photographs, rental prices, and a purchase basket that helps whisk you through the digital checkout line, of course with your credit card at the ready.

On the aptly named "Bag Borrow or Steal" website, a Bottega Veneta number in woven leather costs $US90 per week or $US229 per month for non-members - members receive a 30 per cent discount.

The core customer demographic, he says, are women aged 20 to 55: "Single women with income of $US60,000 per annum, married women with household income of $US125,000 per annum and college students."

He admits certain celebrities use the site but won't provide names, undoubtedly to protect starlets whose reputations would plummet if fans discovered they were accessorizing on the cheap.

The most coveted bags this year? A padded Chanel ($US299 per month), a Louis Vuitton carry-all ($US139) and an evening handbag by Gucci ($US85).

Upon return of the bag, experts undertake three separate screenings to make sure it has not been replaced with a fake.

Counterfeiting has crippled the luxury consumer goods industry, but Mangiere "guarantees" his bags are the real deal.

An email reminder is sent a few days before the bags are due to be sent back, and clients risk another charge to their credit cards if they don't return the loaned items on time.

But women have been known to develop an affection for their handbags, and could find it near-on impossible to be separated from the "Kelly" of their dreams once the rental period comes to an end.

For more info, visit Bag Borrow or Steal or visit our website to drool over other handbags.

If you ever wanted to know why a handbag should cost $129,000, read this and if you are still not convinced, check out other handbags under $129,000.

Now you can know exactly how the process works!

Lipstick Jungle- Fashion Inspiration if not the storyline..

Dori Csengeri necklace $1,550.00 - featured on Lipstick Jungle


Okay, I admit it, I have waited quite happily for new episodes of Lipstick Jungle these past few weeks. Not for the plot which is beyond weak - yeah, she truly did not know who her benefactor was! Please don't give fashion designers a bad name.Nor is it the dialogue which sounds like something out of a Jackie Collins novel. (And Jackie was happening back in the day -trust me, she would not do well now.)

I am watching Lipstick Jungle for the clothes, for the fashion. I have been watching "Sex and the city" reruns and the fashion is beginning to just look dumb, (the premise is till great!) so yaay, another show where the fashion rocks.

Take the necklace (above) featured in the last show, I could not take my eyes off it. I also loved Victory's closet and hope to see more scenes shot in there.



Jessica Simpson - Brenda (Dark Cream/Tan Leopard Patent) - Women's
It was also nice to see a lot of the items (aside from the obvious) are also affordable like the Jessica Simpson Brenda pumps featured.

By the way, what happened to Cashmere Mafia?

FENDI - Create your own baguette

Okay,sometimes we run out of ideas, but this one actually went to market. Now why on earth would I pay $1,300 for a bag and then in all my artistic genius paint it! Hmm! Well it sounds like fun for all the adventurous fashionistas out there.

It comes with, get this- ( I am assuming this is for originality)

Ten Pantone Universe markers included to create your own design on the bag but caveat - Bag must be returned in original condition but for all you confident Picassos out there, the bag is available at eLUXURY

Have fun!

Nicky Hilton and Lauren Conrad debut

View Nicholai by Nicky Hilton

I knew you could not sleep waiting for this bit of news:) yeah!, but Nicky Hiltons' line Nicholai ( Paris' sister) and Lauren Conrad (who are these people??) debuted at LA Fashion week.

Who knew Nicky had that dominatrix thing or is it equestrian thing going on? Very edgy and most of the pieces are not "pour moi".

View Lauren Conrad Collection

Lauren Conrad was safe, predictable,boring and wearable. I loved it and would buy it. I am not much of an experimenter with fashion. I loves what I loves!! Lots of jerseys and fluidity.