Living in Paris I’ve acquired (from my Parisian neighbors) a love, if not a devote following of Woody Allen films. You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger is my recent favorite.

It’s set in London and my favorite character is Gemma Jones (Helena), partially for her quirky character and partly for her very vintage styled wardrobe. Without giving too much of the film away Jones plays a woman going through a recent separation( dumped by her husband for a younger life/wife) who lives by the readings of her faux-physic.

I kept thinking about her old-school British Lady like style; her glove collection seemed as varied as my shoe collection.

Helena and Her Gloves

I can see women going back to the days when gloves where a necessary accessory, even in the summer time.

Ok, wait I know what you’re going to say ” It’s so impractical!”

Well, it’s not really if you think about it. In fashion and our everyday lives “Everything old is new again” and of course they’ll always be exception to the rules, but for the most part most women follow fashion trends, and this will become a trend.

I see a future in all types of gloves, not just ones for the winter; IPhone gloves, for example, are a necessary accessory for our modern day lives.

And soon the variations will be numerous because really  a very easy and inexpensive way to spruce up any outfit is to put some nice or interesting gloves on.

Case in point Madonna, Michael Jackson and Rihanna or that lady I saw the other day with her Cape and long leather gloves.

I thought  the movie was very Woody Allen – you know its kind of reuses a lot of stereotypical characters he’s used in his past work. But for an adult comedy, it will give you much to think about.

It’s not a great film but its good enough.

And it doesn’t hurt to see two very well styled characters, Antonio Banderas (Greg Clemente) and Frieda Pinto (Dia), again.

If you’re in Paris its showing at the M2K Beaubourg in English with French Subtitles.

50 rue Rambuteau (3eme Arr)

Métro : Rambuteau/Les Halles
Parking : Georges Pompidou – 43 rue Beaubourg (3e)
Audiotel : 08 92 69 84 84 (#03)

Leather is no longer just an accessory!

It was everywhere and not just as tradiitonal bomber jackets or coats, but everywhere! Skirts, pants, & blouses.

Not that blue, silly! This sexy look-at-me blue! Perfect to lug around my Macbook.

I’m loving the new Celine Luggage Collection that has this magnificent ( I know a mighty word to use for a bag, but alas) carry-all.  I bet it will become the next “IT Bag” for the season. Mark my words.

Not to be outdone by one of my all time favorite ”blues” from my favorite designer The Yves Saint Laurent YSL Muse 2 Blue as was seen in that famous ad with Kate Moss staring through a window.  I still want that bag – but the prices are very steep, so I think I’ll keep dreaming a bit longer. sigh***

How to wear this seasons flower trend

70′s inspired florals are popping up in every store this season from Zara, Topshop and H&M. The latter has even created a special selection for spring called the Garden Collection. (See below)  Many of their pieces are reasonably priced and can be worn around town or out for a dinner date.

Also, lets not forget that Balenciaga did it two seasons ago on the runway -

Shopping tips:

If you’re wary of trends like these, or just want to try something floral with out going overboard here are five super easy pieces that can spice up your look and remix your spring wardrobe – all under $50. You know, so we can have more money left over for the other trend – Military ( post soon to come)!

Spun by Subtle LuxuryRetro 60s Floral Scarf

$35.00

Piperlime.com

American Rag – Sleeveless Floral Print Dress

Free People – We The Free Deuce Revo Shorts

Mango – Floral Tulip Mini Skirt

$42.56

asos.com

1. Be&D Genesis

We saw the Be&D Garbo back in the day, now give way to the Be&D Genesis bags all over New York Fashion Week. Drama Fashion blogger Bryan Boy had one and so did Olivia Palermo.
Things to know about Be&D – They now make shoes!

2. Chloe  Marcie Handbag

Rachel Bilson has been strutting  around to casting calls in  LA with her new BFB – BEST FAB BAG – the Marcie by Chloe.

3. Mulberry Alexa Handbag

The Mulberry Sachtle has been made famous by MTV VJ Alexa Chung, for goodness sake she has shoes and now bags named after her. I tihnk the thing we love most about Alexa is that she wear what she likes and makes her comfortable and that shines through as being real and confident – even if its a vintage $10 dress with a $1000 handbag.

4. Rebeca Minkof  Morning After Handbag

Rebeca Minkof has a knack for embellishing bags that makes a statement to any ordinary pair of jeans and t-shirt outfit. No wonder she’s a steady staple to the jet setting stars that carry her purses – but with prices that normal folks like you and I can afford.

5. Alexander Wang Coco Handbag

Now if theres ever a bag thats flying off the shelves this spring/summer its the COCO – the ultimate cool bag for 2010. So hot that people are searching hard to buy even the fake Alexander Wang!  Rihanna , Mary Kate, Ashlye Tisdale  are just some of the people who’ve been spotted….the Coco has an hard rock and roll edge that many can get with for an everyday bag.

Whats your favorite it bag for 2010, is it one thats not on the list?