Walk through the snow or conquer the asphalt in style in those must-have boots. They will keep your feet warm and make you forget about your favourite pair of heels… probably!
LoL, Sandra
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Those beautiful gift ideas by Lanvin will make every fashionista’s face glow with pleasure. Whether writing about flower arrangements or bridesmaid’s dresses in your new must-have bridal notebook, or getting organized for your next shopping tour with Alber’s sketch pencils, all those chic nick-nacks are little treasures.
Keep them for yourself or give it as a fabulous surprise for a stylish fellow girlfriend. You can find my favourites below, available at Lanvin or net-à-porter.
LoL, Sandra
Alber sketch pencils, $30
Lanvin "Faces" playing cards, $85
Bridal notebook, $35
Set of six bridal greeting cards, $55
Notebook "Dresses", $35
Alber sketch umbrella, $140
Miss Lanvin doll 2011, $555
Miss Lanvin doll 2011, $555
Miss Lanvin key chain, $185
Mother and daughter snowglobe, $225
In 1854, Louis Vuitton opened his very first store in Paris, on the rue Neuve-des-Capucines. The house confirmed its attachment to the “City of Lights” in 1914 when his son Georges had a beautiful Art Nouveau-inspired building built on the Champs-Elysées, later to become LV’s flagship store. In 2010, the Parisian luxury house is staging an exhibition at the Musée Carnavalet, the most Parisian of the capital’s museums.
Around the iconic trunks and luggage brought together for the first time, the Carnavalet museum is showcasing the saga of Louis Vuitton, which has embodied the art of travel for more than 150 years. The visitors will discover the treasures of Louis Vuitton’s heritage collections, juxtaposed with works from the museum’s collections or other loaned pieces.
The famous trunk-maker has produced furnished sets in which the design of the form and the choice of materials were combined with technical know-how to develop a specific product or tailor it to its client’s tastes and requirements from the very first beginning. This is one of the house’s strength. It is a true pleasure to see all those different creations, an expertise of tradition and innovation, craftsmanship and creativity.
The exhibition is presented at the Musée Carnavalet – History of Paris, 23, rue de Sévigné, 75003 Paris from 13 October 2010 to 27 February 2011, open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm. Lecture visits are offered along with storytelling for younger visitors. For further information, please contact +33 1 44 59 58 58.
In case you cannot make it to Paris for the exhibition, I recommend the new book “Louis Vuitton: 100 legendary Trunks”, where all the travelers chronology of the house is recalled. It is a beautiful hommage to the Louis Vuitton trunk, the probably most iconic accessory in the world of luxury and travel. Published by Edition de la Martiniere (€100) and on sale in bookshops and at the exhibition sales desk.
LoL, Sandra
Limited edition available exclusively in LV stores, €140
Covered leather tea case, 1926 © Louis Vuitton / Patrick Gries, Photos: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton
If you want to make an easy fashion statement, I suggest that you dress all in white.
No matter if it is off-white, pure white, a greyish white or with a pale pink undertone, the non-colour from head to toe looks impressive. The innocent shade itself brings elegance, sophistication and a certain nonchalance to your outfit.
Being an ultra chic alternative to all black, white for summer is always a must, having this crisp natural freshness to it. Above you will find the most beautiful runway looks for S/S 2011.
Bags, shoes and accessories in white are warm weather essentials and infuse every look with new season lightness.
If you don’t want to wait, white can also be a sensational winter choice. Match your clothes with similarly hued accessories to channel the directional runway styling.
Discover your inner snow bunny for the ultra A-list appeal.
All items are available now, just click on the designer name to start shopping:
3.1 Phillip Lim, silk flower and pleat-embellished dress, $875
3.1 Phillip Lim, belted cotton cardigan, $225
3.1 Phillip Lim, boxy coat, $895, on sale $626,50
Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte, platform patchwork sandals, $1645
Vera Wang, pearl medallion necklace, $795
Montse Esteve, rose ring, $2050
Chloé, Marcie large shoulder bag, $1320
To make sure that you have the perfect glowing eyes and skin, I recommend a killer new product line: White Caviar Illuminating Système by La Prairie.
The innovative three-part system works to reveal a brighter, clearer complexion, free of future age spots and pigmentation patches. A must for women of all ages who are looking to fight aging and skin discoloration.
La Prairie’s latest addition includes three products and truly works its magic:
White Caviar Illuminating Cream, 50ml, CHF 558.-
White Caviar Illuminating Serum, 30ml, CHF 558.-
White Caviar Illuminating Eye Serum, 15ml, CHF 310.-
I am using the eye serum at the moment. It is a great way to boost and re-energise tired looking skin, especially now during the cold season. As I am a very visual person, I also adore the beautiful packaging, white pearlescent jars with La Prairie’s signature silver caviar beads around the cap.
One drop of bitterness comes with this feast for your skin: The price! La Prairie is one of the most expensive collections on the market at present, well-known for using high-quality ingredients like the famous caviar extracts which might justify the exorbitant costs. To Swiss quality!
LoL, Sandra
Today is Black Friday, your official free pass for heavy shopping! Shopbop celebrates the Christmas shopping with the Big Event. The more you spend, the more you save – in addition to 20% off hundreds of new items. Sounds great to me!
Spend $250.- and get $50 off, spend $500.- and get $100.- off, spend $750.- and get $150 off, going up to saving $500 when you buy for $1500.-. Just enter code BIGEVENT at checkout. The offer ends upcoming Monday, November 29, at 11.59pm PT. Worldwide shipping is available.
I pre-selected some of the best items for you that will be perfect for the next season. Just click on the links below my collages and you will be transfered directly.
Don’t wait, enjoy the holiday cheer!
LoL, Sandra
Prada Private is a new exclusive line of customizable eyewear. You will be able to choose from three colours for the frames (black, white or tortoise shell). After you have decided, the real fun starts. Dismantle the arms and insert two letters or other symbols like hearts and skulls. Imagine it, with the adjustable personalization, it will be like having a new pair of shades everyday.
The limited edition sunglasses will be available in any Prada store near you and at Sunglass Hut starting December 2nd.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Prada
If you are a shoe lover, this is a must. Walking Class Heroes is an exclusive card matching game with magnificent pairs of heels, created by the biggest fashion designers worldwide, such as Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo and Manolo Blahnik. It is the perfect gift for all shoe addicts. The 68 large-sized cards come in a beautiful shoebox, available for €24.90 at Rockwell Hudson.
Definitely on my list!
LoL, Sandra
Happy Thanksgiving to you! Here is a perfect look to celebrate in style. The colour combination of rust tones with red shades is divine and suits this festive autumn day amazingly.
The shift dress by Narciso Rodriguez is a classic piece for many years to come. The flower embellished shoes by Nina Ricci along with the stunning jewel-encrusted frame bag by Lanvin add the right amount of eyecatching drama to your outfit. Finish off your look with the bright statement necklace by Oscar de la Renta and vibrant earrings by Bottega Veneta for maximum impact. Being so tasty, there is no need to worry about the turkey.
Unfortunately, we do not celebrate Thanksgiving here in Switzerland like our dear friends over the ocean do and we do not have a Black Friday tomorrow.
In case you are not familiar with that term, Black Friday is the day following Thanksgiving , traditionally the beginning of the Christmas shopping season with many promotional, gorgeous sales. It is heaven on earth for shopaholics!
But no reason to be sad. Tonight here in Zurich, we will have for the first time a long shopping night. Most of the stores will be open until 10pm and will start their markdowns. Wow!
LoL, Sandra
Anna Dello Russo, Fashion Director at Large and Creative Consultant at Vogue Japan and a global fashion icon, revels in glamour and lives high fashion at its best. During fashion week, I always admire her wild style. Now, she is paving a new path for fashion editors worldwide with the launch of her own perfume Beyond. The scent will be available from December 3rd exclusively at yoox.com, and contains two of my favourite ingredients, vanilla and almond. The bottle is very Anna: A golden high heel shoe, reminiscent of the Cinderella fairytale.
With Anna leading the way, it seems like fashion editors can become the new superstars.
I actually like that… very much!
LoL, Sandra
Photo Credit: Giampaolo Sgura, Art Direction: Marco Braga
Photo Credit: Juergen Teller, Art Direction: Marco Braga and Giuliano Federico for Modecracy, Fashion Credit: Moschino
In case you will make it to London this weekend for a Valentino for Gap shopping tour, I recommend a visit to the neighbourhood on Oxford Street, meaning the Wonder Room at Selfridges. There you can get the first ever insight into the inner life of a superluxury handbag, you can literally crawl into a giant Kelly bag.
Sounds like heaven for all Hermès lovers or like some weird Alice in Wonderland scenario.
No worries, you do not need to drink from a bottle marked “drink me”! Once inside you can sit in a booth while watching a film of its owner’s journey and feel the motion of the bag as it moves.
The monster bag is made exactly like a regular-size one and was first introduced at Brown Thomas in Dublin in the beginning of November to promote the Marvel Room, a showcase of exclusive limited pieces at the famous Irish department store.
The Kellydoscope can be admired in London until the 30th of November. What a fun interactive experience!
LoL, Sandra