A few weeks ago, I almost tackled down and hugged the FedEx courier to death when he delivered a gift from the Conde Nast and Versace press offices. It felt like Christmas and my Birthday rolled into one hot Summer day, but without sitting on a Santa’s judgmental lap. I rapidly tore into the box to find a buttery soft black leather hobo bag by Christopher Kane for Versus Spring/Summer 2010.
 
As I stroked and petted my new beauty between the Oohs and Ahhs from the discovery of all the gunmetal chain mail hardware and shiny zippers. I couldn’t help but research all about the line and season filled with a simple and classic color palette of reds, blacks, and a slated green grey. The accents of lace, chain mail, safety pins, grommets and piercings reminded me of that famous safety pin dress Elizabeth Hurley wore in the 90s. Kane was quoted saying “I was inspired by the early Nineties and I really looked into the heritage of the company – like the safety pin details and the lionhead.”
 
Donatella Versace tapped into Christopher Kane’s talent a season earlier to revive the Versus line. Kane brought a fresh new aesthetic with sexy and feminine silhouettes without the overt fetish look. ”It is emotional for me,” Donatella Versace – who enlisted Kane’s talents for a capsule accessories collection for autumn/winter 2009-10. “He’s a volcano of ideas. He knows how to dress a woman’s body and he looks at young people and the young world, and that’s the future.”
 

 

Thank you Conde Nast & Versace for the new arm candy. <3

Man, Catherine Baba makes biking in heels look effortless.  Pumping her long gamines in some platforms while swaddled in her gypsy kimono layers; only then to dismount nonchalantly  to make her way to a show.  Pretty much guaranteed I’ll break my face if I even attempt this.  One day, one day…

They say “it’s like riding a bicycle”, you know, you’re suppose to never forget this little old skill you picked up along the way. I’m sorry, but I’m no elephant you see. I recall the first time my training wheels were removed and my Daddy giving me a heave-ho push off as I pedaled my scrawny stems off; right into some thorny rose bushes. Insert hysterical crying here.

Never wanting to give something up, I later in life gave it another go around; however, this time around the old neighborhood with my younger brother. Oh I was in bliss, I could actually ride from here to there! Here to there consisting of a straight shot, and the instant there was a bend around the corner I fell; bike and all. Mind you I was 21 and getting my ass laughed at by my skillful younger brother. I didn’t know what hurt more, my bruised ego or my bruised body.

Alas, my now-ex boyfriend decided he missed his old reckless riding days and some part of me is a glutton for punishment; so we headed to Bikecology in Beverly Hills. Two shiny new Treks later, an uber dorky helmet (hey, you have to protect the goods!), and a LA bike path map in hand; I had a new outlook on life.

No longer do I fall when there’s a break in the road, though I still can’t jump a curb without yelping that I just injured my ladybits. You can catch my long locks blowing in the wind on the Santa Monica bike path; now freed from the prison of the unstylish helmet since I’ve deemed the path safely mastered through profuse practice. Though through the mean streets of LA traffic, you will definitely not want a chance encounter with me. That is unless you want a mess of tears on the hood of your precious BMW, only then to roll off and kick the shit out of your car.

 
Pedestrians, drivers, doggies, et al… Wake Up!  You have been warned!

Fierceeeeeeeeeeee. Anna Del Russo, outfitted in a Dolce and Gabbana Lace dress and YSL vintage archive leopard heels. The Empress’s New Clothes trend? “But she isn’t wearing anything at all!” Well honey, with a sick body like that; sometimes you don’t have to.

Photo Credit: alltheprettybirds

Damnnnnnn homie, Mr. Alexander Wang is killing the accessories game. Stepping up his mean shoe game with some Dree Fringe Booties, which are appropriately named after my girl crush, Dree Hemingway. Also, can we talk about the envelope perfection of a clutch, Jena.

GET IN MY LIFE NOW! *sigh*

Both available at Kirna Zabete, for $615 and $475, respectively.

Pic Credit: VOD Twitter

Don’t front like these bad ass Fendi Spring 2010 heels don’t make you want to get your stripper on.   Logoed lucite platform with delicate silk chiffon and flower detailing; it’s like your wife meets mistress all in one shoe.

Watch. Giggle. Lust.

[Vintage Chloe Button Down, Ray Bans, Siwy Shorts, Louboutin Minibouts]

The weather has been beyond gorgeous lately; complete with sunshine, highs in the 80s, and gusty winds.  However, after my bout with the wind yesterday in a skirt (yes, skirt flew up above the head, ass out, arms full), I knew I’d be safer wearing shorts and a flowy top.  So in the midst of running errands, I decided on a photo op to show off my new shorts.

Thanks to the Denim Blog and @MichelleSiwy, I’ve been rocking these Siwy Madeline shorts in Lilt.  I have a love/hate relationship with shorts due to my potato legs.  Meaning, any potatoes/carbs/yummy fat goodness goes to my legs, hips, thighs, and my ass that won’t quit.  Yes folks, I’m pear shaped.  So while my leggy model friends are wearing essentially denim undies during the summer, I’ve got on a skirt to hide the behind.  I’m not the only one, am I?

I’m quite happy with how these Siwys make my legs look, but I wish I sized down to a 26 because they’re a little loose in the waistband (hence the stolen belt from my bro).  They are soft and cozy, perfectly distressed, and come with adorable extra paisley print pockets that I tucked up for the moment.  I’m off to enjoy the weather with a walk with my pup and to work on those potato legs.

I have hated clogs until the day I laid eyes on these beauties.  My Anti-Clog stance disappeared as these clog + bootie babies appeared on several fashion blogs, and now I’ve been clog crazeeeeeeed.  I cannot get them out of my head and yet no one seems to know who they are by.  Help my poor little clog-converted soul and let me know which fabulous designer is responsible for this obsession!

P.S. Check out the Bachman Sparrow blog and enter their giveaway! Once entered into the raffle, you can win a $50 giftcard to a clothing store of your choice. She will also include one of my favorite products, CO Bigelow’s Mentha Vitamin Body Wash (for both guys and girls) and personal style consultation.

Don’t front like you didn’t fall in love with Miroslava’s vintage Hermes leather shorts during Fashion Week. It was the swoon heard round the fashion world. Well Zara is hooking it up for Spring/Summer 2010 with a collection featuring a pair of belted brown leather shorts.  Roomy enough for the girls with hips or even girls with legs as sticks. A pinch of naughty, yet so put together even while rocking your Alexander Wang-ish plait braid.

Credit: Zara Facebook