Although I am coming down from my Bag and Shoe high and focusing more on clothes, I cant help but covet some of these clutches. From Fendi to Miu Miu these clutches will take you from the office to the nightclub and even behind close doors (not judging but someone has to pay for that Judith Leiber).

Day and Night

The Miu Miu Oversized Leather Glazed Clutch is the perfect clutch for the busy city girl. This clutch is large enough to fit your essentials for work and by hiding the strap you can go from the office to the tents at Bryant Park.

Miu Miu Oversized Glazed Leather Clutch $995 via Net-A-Porter.com

Sleek-ster

I heart Lizard but as you know since it is an exotic it can be costly. Not the case here with this Stamped Lizard Fendi bag done in a patent leather finish. Its sleek enough to wear with Jeans and a Balmain Jacket while taking the kids to Dalton or out on date to Cipriani with that certain Russian playboy.

Fendi Small Patent Leather Shoulder Bag $785 Via Net-A-Porter.com

More Fabulosity after the jump
…Click to continue reading | Can’t Clutch This! From Fendi to Miu Miu.

Ever since Audrey Hepburn’s famed role as a lovable hooker in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, the little black dress has been made into a pop icon. More commonly referred to as the “LBD”, this classic cocktail must-have is now considered the closet staple of the chic modern woman and the trendy “it” girl alike. Being the piece that no woman can live without, the problem is finding the perfect LBD that fits one’s body and style. Everybody is different, so the same dress over and over just won’t do. One must remain chic, poised, classic, and as “unclockable” as possible! The term “clocking” in this sense refers to the dress being recognized for being worn before at previous social functions. One should be noticeably chic, NOT pathetically repetitive. That being said, as with any classic closet staple, this baby has some rules:

Victoria Beckham Fall 09

…Click to continue reading | The 411 on Finding the Perfect LBD

Outerwear
Jackets, Coats and Sweaters speak in Volume to me. Think about it when its cold and you are outdoors it’s the only thing people can see so never mind that awesome T-shirt you got at the Cher concert (remind me to kick you in the shin later).

Jackets: They should be dark and a size bigger. I know you want to cinch your wait but it won’t serve its purpose if you can’t wear layers underneath it. Quilted ones are great, puffy ones, short ones, long ones just make sure its warm and is graphic free and preferable logo free.

Burberry Down Filled Puffer Jacket $425 USD Saks.com

…Click to continue reading | Recession Proof Your Closet Pt. 2 Outerwear and Shoes

With the recession talk still buzzing I’m deathly afraid to even talk trends as anything trendy could be considered frivolous. As excess and flash continue to make its way out, I now wonder is your closet recession proof? Do you have great season-less pieces or everything Cavalli put out last season? You do huh? Don’t fret because I have a list of staples that any closet must have. From slacks to pumps I’ll show you some pieces that are more necessary to your closet than your husband’s Amex. The examples below are for illustration purposes only. I am in no way shape or form saying that you need a Burberry Polo or an Alexander McQueen T-Shirt for $300 USD as I don’t believe in spending an arm and a leg on clothes. Shoes and handbags are a different story.

TOPS
Tops are essential because they will make up a large part of your closet.

Button Downs: You should have a least 1 – 4 button downs in neutral colors i.e black, white, light blue, grey, etc. These will be great for work, PTA meetings, lunch with the husband ect.

DKNY Button Front Shirt $175 USD

…Click to continue reading | Recession Proof Your Closet: Pt. 1 Tops and Bottoms

…Click to continue reading | Tory Burch’s Must Haves for Summer/Pre-Fall 09

With the economy being so grim consumers more than ever are rethinking their spending. Earlier in the year the wealthy continued spending regularly in the hopes of the economy edging back towards the black, but now we are all feeling the crunch. Sales are down by as much as 20% at Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and Barneys. The customer who would easily spend $800 on a pair of Givenchy leggings at Barneys is now buying it at H&M or Zara. The fast fashion retailers have become hot spots for the wealthy consumer who would rather spend their cash on affordable clothes and save large purchases for high ticket items that will last through time. As the late Yves Saint Laurent once said, “Fashions fade, style is eternal”. I’ve always believed that its not who you wear but how you wear it. That way of thinking seems to be spreading as more and more people are adapting it.

…Click to continue reading | Fashion and the State of the Economy

I ventured into Intermix at the Forum Shops to quickly walk through the store and leave, but as usual I got trapped. Who was I kidding half way into the store I heard Stella calling my name, then Valentino. Thank God for Emily who came and recued me. This post started as a Daily Lust as I asked the Store Manager Emily to pick her must have item from the shop but I couldn’t resist from choosing a few items myself.

Intermix Manager Emily’s Pick:

Yyigal Beaded Neck Halter Dress $395 USD Intermix Forum Shops

…Click to continue reading | Must Haves from Intermix

I was at Borders recently searching for paper and stumbled upon Influence by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. I know you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover but this book really sold me on the cover or covers alone. Influence has two covers one with Mary Kate Olsen and one with Ashley Olsen, side by side on the shelf they face each other. After I left Borders I immediately started going off about the book, how amazing and artistic the covers are, and how how I really want the book. Cut to a week later at my birthday dinner when Sam presented me with the book. After screaming like a little girl I started flipping through the book to find out what it was really about.

Influence Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen $35 USD Amazon.com

…Click to continue reading | Influence by Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen