Archive for June, 2011

Just got word that H&M has teamed up with Italian fashion house Versace and they sent a really nice video my way. It talks about the history of Versace and the collaboration with H&M that will showcase 40 pieces for women and 20 pieces for men including accessories ( jewelry and house-ware) !

Yesterday at her men’s fashion show for Versace,  Donatella wore one of the pieces, a body hugging leather studded dress down the catwalk to a crowd of clapping and ecstatic front-rowers. “Very sexy” she says.

The collection is set to hit stores Novemeber 17th. Promises to be Glamour and Rock’n Roll.

What do you guys think?

Wedge shoes are  great alternative to standard heel shoes because they offer comfort without substituting style.

Summer is officially here, and even though we might not be ready to ditch our beloved ankle boots,  pointy toe heels and flat espadrilles we’re finding that with the assortment of colors everywhere its easy to find a nice, cute, cheap  yet chic pair of wedges from some of our favorite brands and online retailers.

PROMISE = These Island Yellow shoes is a 5 1/2 inch espadrille wedge with yellow straps and a tan woven upper. $49.99

TOPSHOP= These super comfy Wyatt Print Peep Espadrilles are the perfect wear-all day sandals because of the low heel height. 3 inches to be exact. Was £50.00 Now £30.00

ASOS = Even those these ASOS Pansy Mary Jane Platforms With Raffia Wedge Heel are 5 inches high, don’t be fooled, the fact that its a wedge makes walking super comfortable. Can go well with an all white ensemble. NOW $53.44

RIVER ISLAND = It’s like a floral bouquet to your feet.
super high. super colorful and looks super chic.
blue floral print canvas platform wedge sandals.
Upper Canvas, Sole Plastic. £69.99

JEFFERY CAMPBELL = If you’re into something really psychedelic then these pair of Jeffrey Campbell
Zag Platform Wedge – Desert Stripe are right up your alley.  $175.00

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If you’re trying to find some background information on the history of the french fashion brand Carven, that may be a bit hard to come by. The brand has a rich history, that was started in the 1940s by Madame Carven as a novice to the world of Haute Couture.  At the time she challenged the industry in her democratic outlook on fashion, making affordable luxuries for the masses. She had even served as a member of the very prestigious Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture in Paris in 1945.

Like many brands of that era, only few survived without interruption to this day. They’ve became more known for their perfume “Ma Griffe” and for working with airline companies to make their uniforms in the 1970s (Air France).

Following in the footsteps of brands like Chacharel, Carven has made a triumphant fashion come back since 2009 headed by (ex- Givency Paul Ka), Guillaume Henry at its helm.

I for one, am very excited with what Guillaume has done so far and hunger to see what he has in store for the seasons to come! He seems very much in touch with todays women, what we like and also the realities of our financial expectations.

Look at what he had to say to Vogue UK about the line “I wanted to create a look that was less evening, less cocktail, more girl next door; that’s the girl I know,” … ”Some designers create and imagine a woman, a customer, and that’s great – but it’s not for me. I design for the owner’s wife, my mother, my friends; someone going to work, with children, going out at night – women I know.”

Making clothes that’s accessible with a touch of luxury is definitely up my alley, and I’m sure you’ll

love it too.

Paris Store Address:
Boutique Carven
34 rue Saint Sulpice
Paris, France
Tel: +33 (0)1 43 54 78 72

Shopping in Paris is no easy feat if you’re not a Parisian. You’ll most likely be pointed to areas chock full of other tourist trying to get their souvenirs and gifts of Paris. Very few Guide books really have the most up to date information anyways on thrift shopping in Paris, because so many stores open and close frequently, especially in the last  3 years since Vintage has become some what chic and “a la mode”.

One vintage place that I still consider a hidden gem, is Guerrisol Paris. It’s one of my best places to shop for thrift and vintage in Paris because its the only thrift store that doesn’t give a damn about carrying what’s in style or even trendy.

They just hang what they want, and you can leave with a bag of clothes for under 30 Euros!

I went to the one at Place de Clichy last week, and walked away with three blazers and a pair of pants. The blazers were 3 Euros each! Much cheaper than anything I  buy in Freep Star in the Marais ( unless you have the patience to dig through the 1 euro bill bin thats upstairs in the badly lit tiny cluster).

Be aware, because this is more of a Thrift shop rather than Vintage shop, don’t expect the selection to be pre-scanned for your shopping pleasure.

So you’ll occasionally see the “who in da heck would buy that!?” item here and there. But whatever, don’t judge, get what you want and move on. I’ve yet to be disappointed.

These Raphael Young boots are on sale !

Was $1,025   Now $512.50 on Net A Porter.

Remember yesterday when I tweeted about Raphael Young? I was serious about the talent I’ve seen in his designs. Look out for more info to come along with a video from this french brand.