Spring La Redoute Picks

Alright. Spring needs to hurry up. Today...my right boot zipper caught on my pantyhose and tore a hole.

That's a sign. A sign that pantyhose needs to be put away...uhh...thrown out now.

So...here's what I want to be wearing!!!

L to R: Eyelet Wrap Dress, Tweed Couture-Allure Blazer, Leather Wedge Sandals

This would be a veeeery cute outfit. I love the Tweed Couture-Allure Blazer with it's Mandarin collar and tweed is awesome...very classy!

Mango

One of my fave stores in Hong Kong is Mango.

There are locations in the US (CA, FL, IL, TX, VA, WA, Las Vegas, Puerto Rico) but of course...nowhere near me!

So I was pretty excited to discover that the Mango website has loads of stuff and (at least right now) a huge sale section!

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

Ba-ba-ba-bangles!

Bangles and cuffs are great. Especially big chunky ones. You know...the ones that won't disappear when swallowed by all your winter layers...the ones that never fail to make a bold statement.

Above are 5 I think are pretty.

L to R: Brixton Bangle, Moonbeam Bangle, Black Horn Bangle, Tiara Cuff, Gold Metal Embossed Cuff

Any-Which-Way Top

I have been really loving wrap-type tops (those great waist cinching garments!) and this definitely fits the bill.

The any-which-way top by Velvet is versatile and looks absolutely gorgeous! You can wear it as a wrap top or just as a drapey open cardi or make up some other way to wear it. Genius!

It comes in black, brown, and (my fave) hot chili.

Oh...and I couldn't forget...on sale for $49.95!

Wool Coat

So I have a Black Peacoat that I love. I also have coats that are longer (hit mid-calf), but what I'm missing is an in-betweeny...a ladylike, adorable, 3/4 length coat (and since they're on sale...it's the perfect time to coat hunt!).

Here are my picks...
Left: Victoria's Secret Solid Tab Coat
Right: La Redoute Angora-Enriched 3/4 Coat

I think the Victoria's Secret Solid Tab Coat is a classic, but...I looove the uniqueness of the La Redoute Angora-Enriched 3/4 Coat. Hmmm...

I have been really in love with browns lately - shades of chocolates and taupes have been sneaking their way into my closet.

I particularly looove these Joe's Jeans Chocolate Corduroy Wide Leg Pants at left...VERY hot.

I love pairing brown with turquoises and blues. E.g. the French Connection 'Iris' Wrap Sweater in Tea Tree Green and Ella Moss Greta Tie Front Top in Wedgewood shown above. There's definitely something a little more chill but still very professional about brown pants (I was pretty stuck on my black and grey pants) and I think they're just that smidge more dressy than khakis.

Oh...and these shoes are these Jeffrey Campbell Love Plaid Flats in Red are sooo adorable! On sale for $39.99!

Some Browsings...

L to R: Steve Madden "Natiah" Round Toe Wedge, Franco Sarto Crocodile-Embossed Leather Handbag, Fendi Women's Cotton Logo Bandana 1, Fendi Women's Cotton Logo Bandana 2, Fendi Women's Cotton Logo Bandana 3, Dior Night Sunglasses

Here's some cute stuff I found while browsing around online.

I definitely like the cute Fendi Cotton Bandanas that would add a classy lil somethin' somethin' to an outfit (either worn as a scarf around the neck or maybe tied to the strap of a purse e.g. the Franco Sarto purse shown here!).

I've also been really into the idea of having a really nice pair of sunglasses. I don't lose/break sunglasses so I'm a good candidate for a good high-quality pair.

Summery Skirt

After seeing a brief flurry of snow this morning, I am all ready for summer.

Right now, I'm daydreaming about how I'd love to be wearing this easy breezy Long Rope-Belt Skirt with my flip flops in some hot weather...

Wanna Be Prepared for Warm Weather?

This adorable DVF bikini is a nice and tidy $30!!

It's almost worth planning a mid-winter getaway to warm weather JUST to have an excuse to buy this!!!

South Moon Under...*droooool*

Top L to R: Dolce Vita Mary Jane Flat (Black), Dolce Vita Mary Jane Flat (Red), Dolce Vita Scooped Flat, Pink Studio Harriet Heels, Via Spiga Jeweled Ballerina Flats, Tess Loriani Small Leather Bag
Bottom L to R: Ella Moss Knit Wrap Dress, Laundry by Shelli Segal Faux Wrap Dress, Velvet Capped Sleeve Dress (Eggplant), Velvet Tie Waist Kimono Top

Look at all these gorgeous items at South Moon Under!!! I have been lusting after Dolce Vita shoes for aaages but of course, the price tags were usually too hefty...but those Mary-Janes are PERFECTLY priced!!

Also, the dresses are beautiful and not one over $60!

Thanks South Moon Under!!

The Coat I Love

I own a Marc New York coat and I am completely in love with it.

In fact, I love my Marc New York coat so much that when I saw this Marc New York Basketweave Coat that is very similar to my coat (the one I own is of the same material, but it's a regular 3/4 length coat with a stand-up collar)...I immediately wanted it.

Unfortunately, they don't have my size, but if this will fit you...snap it up because this is one stunner of a coat.

Stuff from Bluefly Sale

I was browsing the Bluefly sale section today and a couple of things caught my eye.

I love the Portolano brown cashmere gloves with contrast stitching. At $29.99, they're still pretty pricey, but oh so cute!

The Colette Malouf yellow leather gold button cuff would be such a wonderful accent piece to an outfit. You could be wearing the most boring outfit (not that you would) and this piece would pack all the punch you needed.

I think I like this Acrobat turquoise cashmere-blend v-neck tunic sweater because it just looks so easygoing and cozy but it still has a really good shape. I like to be comfy, but I definitely like to look girly while doing it.

Cute Spring Shoes

It's that time of year when retailers are gearing up for spring...reminding us that soon we'll be wearing clothes that show off skin that hasn't seen the sun in 4 months and shoes that reveal our tootsies in all their glory.

When my toes come out of hibernation, they'd like to be hanging out in these lovely "Krissy" Peep-Toe shoes.

Ann Taylor Sale Cashmere

L to R:

Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater,
Cashmere V-Neck Sweater,
Cashmere Twist V-Neck Sweater,
Cashmere Open Stitch Glove

I won't try to even hide it...I absolutely adore cashmere. I particularly adore cashmere when it's good quality and cheap. These sweaters from Ann Taylor are only $39.99 and the gloves? $9.99!

C U T + P A S T E

L to R: Fork Knife Earrings, Brown Tree Necklace, Teal Old Text Dress, Red Old Text Dress, Hot Diggity Keychain

Looooove this site!

Oodles of cute stuff all over the place (see examples above). I loved the dress so much, I had to post pictures of both color ways!!!

Are You Tired of Shoes Yet?

Apparently, I'm still on that shoe thing.

Anyway, on the right are the Jo boots by Mademoiselle. Nice teeny tiny heel for comfort (and also so you'll be less likely to slip on ice)...pointy toe to elongate the line...only $60...I guess that's all I need from a boot right now.

Yes, I am Shoe Obsessed

I can't help it. I've always been primarily a bagaholic, but in recent times, I've also developed a shoe...thing.

Anyway, I love these adorable Juicy Couture Passion Silver Jeweled Slingbacks.

And of course, with metallics being a big trend, the shoes are a nice way to add a little shine without going crazy.

Comfy Dress Shoes??

This isn't new, but I'd love to own a pair of Cole Haan shoes with Nike Air cushioning technology. All the sexy looks of a dress shoe...all the comfort of a sneaker.

Left: Carma Air Pump
Right: Air Brogan Sling

T-Necks

I am really loving turtleneck tees right now. They're so demure and covered up, but a fitted turtleneck tee that hugs just right can definitely enhance those curves.

I love this silk blend version at Ann Taylor Loft. I've been finding that my office has definitely cranked up the heat as of late (before I went on vacation, it was freeeeezing!) so this would be a nice little number to wear under a cardi, sweater, blazer, etc. and can be worn alone when the heat starts a-crankin'!

You May Not Have Noticed, But...

I departed lovely Boston for 3 heavenly weeks at home in Hong Kong.

Here is the best picture I took (which nicely sums up the time I spent shopping there):
I hadn't been back to Hong Kong in several years and on the first day back, I found this great store called "Milan Station," which is an upscale consignment store with an amazing selection of secondhand (some completely unused!!!) as well as brand spanking new purses. A quick google search found that a lot of the goods come mostly from socialites who are always trying to be the first with the newest "It" bag so they need to get rid of yesterday's purse...and that means more secondhand designer bags for the masses! I'm not complaining!

There are numerous locations throughout Hong Kong (for those of you who'd like some info on where some of these locations are: Shatin in the mall between New Town Plaza Phase 1 & Lucky Plaza, Haiphong Street in TST, Lan Kwai Fong on D'Aguilar St, several in Causeway Bay near Times Square) and since not every location has the exact same stuff, it's worth it to go into every single one (my Boston born husband picked up the Cantonese way to say "Milan Station" VERY quickly!).

Oh, and for those of you who are asking about the authenticity, they do have Hong Kong's Tourism department sticker in the window so it's a pretty darned reputable place.

I also went to the Prada/Miu Miu outlet called "Space Warehouse" (where I scored a half-price purse) and the outlets of upscale department stores "Lane Crawford" and "Joyce." Those were located in Ap Lei Chau.

Anyway, I guess what I'm trying to say is...if you're looking for an awesome shopping/Chinese food eating bonanza of a vacation, Hong Kong is pretty much the ideal destination.

If I Were a Rich Girl...

...I'd buy these shoes.

Left: Jimmy Choo Women's Demin 'Scarlet' Slingback

Right: Gucci Women's Fabric Pump

Sexy Vita Bracelet

This week, a fashionable friend at work was sporting one of these hot Vita large leather and gold bracelets.

Everyone at work just swooned over these babies. They come in small, medium, and large (take a look at all the Vita bracelets here) and are such a signature statement alone or with several or even mixed up with other bracelets/bangles. They come in tons of great colors too!

PLUS, they're actually not that pricey (the small and medium ones are $45 and the large is $58). Check them out!

SALES!

I love sale season!! All 10 of these items TOGETHER totals to less than $300, there's numerous combos that you can do WITHIN these 10 items, most the items will transition seamlessly into spring, AND there's also a cashmere shell in the mix...what more could you ask for???

Top Row L to R: F21 Scotty Dog Jersey Tunic, ATL Cashmere Scoop Neck Shell, Oscar de la Renta Women's Plastic Sunglasses, ON Cropped Wool-Blend Coats, La Redoute Herringbone Jacket
Bottom Row L to R: Round Toe Patent Cork Heel, Seychelles Suede Wedge, Seychelles Leather Peep Toe, F21 Embroidered Circle Skirt, F21 Knit Sweater

Cute Mini Wedges

I love is a teeny tiny lil wedges!

Flats sometimes feel a little too flat. I'm not sure what it is but I find my super flat flip flops to be really comfortable but flats? Not so much.

Here's where a lil wedge comes in handy! It's usually MORE comfortable than a completely flat shoe, plus...there's that extra lil lift from wearing a heel (sorta).

Left: Tribeca "Learn Fast"
Right: Steve Madden "Cutsie"

Sexy ON Dress

I love this cute belted knit dress from Old Navy. It's an easy piece to layer under/over things and being 95% modal, so it's super soft and comfy.

Why isn't it spring yet??!?!

Net-A-Porter Sale Items

Top Row: Lee Angel Chunky Link Cuff, Lee Angel Black and Gold Bracelet, Kenneth Jay Lane Amber Curved Horn Pendant, Kenneth Jay Lane Black Curved Horn Pendant, Lee Angel Talia Pendant Necklace
Bottom Row: Marc Anemone Print Dress, J Brand Black Stretch Flare Leg Jeans, Paul & Joe Sister Caroline Floral Shirt, DVF Ester Print Chiffon Dress, DVF Bing A-Line Skirt

I'm a big fan of all things sale and the Net-A-Porter Sale is one of my faves to browse through. There's such really great stuff with some wonderful discounts. I love chunky link bracelets and these two by Lee Angel are just so great. I particularly like the Black and Gold Bracelet that looks like it's several chains in one. Everything at Net-A-Porter is just so gorgeous and the prices are so enticing (the Marc dress is only $143.20 and the DVF dress is only $130!). This sale definitely gives you a reason to shop! I mean, great names with gorgeous pieces for the perfect price...what else can a girl ask for??

There's even great stuff if you're looking to splurge but you're a little money-conscious about doing it (I can't help it! Even if I'm looking to buy an investment piece, I've got to know that I also got a great deal for it).

At left is THE Chloé Leather Paddington Bag in an all-purpose neutral Tan for only $924 (a definite deal on a solid investment item).

And let's face it, the best thing after the holiday/partying season (when everyone is grumpy because they're on a diet) is the sale shopping.

Here's to a great year of shopping!!!

Cute Combo!

I love wearing a scarf/wrap/pashmina type item with ANY outfit.

It's not only practical for Boston weather but it also adds pizazz and helps an outfit from looking too stark...it's like a big poufy necklace that keeps you warm.

This cute sweater and wrap is from Banana Republic but just as a side note, I LOVE the H&M wraps that are only $10 (they're super soft and there are just soo many colors to buy!).