Slice of Summer

There is something so fresh and Summery about this bag.

From Mayle, known for clean bags with an tweak, the Carribea Embroidered Suede Bag is like a piece of a Summer sunset.
Besides being clean and simple, it's an example of how even the bohemian hippy-chick look does not mean fringes, beads, excess stitching, etc, etc. It is a classic look, which still has a unique design with a handle that is split at one end, wide at the other. Only the smallest of accents in the form of fine metallic stitching and a tassel as a zipper pull add interest. Made in suede, this is sure to be as soft as even your most worn in jeans, and the color will add a sunshine pop to any outfit. For your private wild side, the lining is a wild metallic animal print.
The bag is also available in olive, or black...but the orange is my choice.
Get your shoulderful of setting sun for $395 from Bird.

Va-va-lacey

Through Gnarlitude, my daily cup of cool (did that sound incredibly cheesy? I hope so...), I came across these pics of Jennifer Eymère, editor of my beloved Jalouse magazine and someone who myself and La Coquette were drooling over at the Gucci party back in February. Cobrasnake snapped her at the Jalouse Rocks Paris festival on what looks like a very very old London double decker bus (I'd recognise that hideous check pattern anywhere....). What floored me about the pics though was her top. Now forgive me for thinking this and it might be incredibly naive and childish but I've always been in that odd school of thought that basically thinks skinny people never manage to look very slutty even when wearing super sexaaay things.... it might just be an opinion but black top as illustrated below with cut-outs going down the midriff and sheer lace panels is something that me, not so skinny gal, would avoid for the reason that the one thing I've never wanted to convey is 'slutty' (it's not a bad thing by the by, just...erm... not me at all... know me in person and you'll know why...). Jennifer here is not a spindly stick figure and I'd say we're a little similar in size and she pulls off the top paired with the shorts with great aplomb which prompts me to rethink the whole super-revealing clothes and not have me grabbing for the nearest grey t-shirt to layer it underneath that black lacey bit of goodness. She even pulls it off with a guy grabbing her boob...

Goodness, it is dirty laundry week isn't it? First you see my disgusting closet. Then you discover that I don't always win em' all in the sample sale stakes. Now you find out that I am a wee bit conscious about the body in terms of what I wear...

I am talking extremes though. I'd say yes to a lot of things but it is the flesh baring garms that I have to give a little thought too and that's exactly what these... um... boob-grabbing pics have done...

Jewelry Bargains at Target.com

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Black Sapphire and White Topaz Bracelet

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Silver & Amethyst Ring

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10k White Gold Blue Topaz Pendant

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14k Yellow Gold Twist Wire Star Moissanite Pendant Necklace

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Sterling Silver Vintage Peridot Cubic Zirconia Ring

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Crowdsourcing Color Choices

Remember this pattern?



Well, I had a couple spare hours last night (Sure, I was sorry that my husband and son were stuck in traffic, but I wasn't going to let that stop me from SEWING with that found time) and decided to give it a shot:



And this is as far as I got. Which is pretty far, except that I need to buy bias trim for the edging, and I'm undecided as to which color it should be.

Colors I have ruled out: red, black, brown, gray, green, and (gasp) orange.

Colors I'm still thinking about: mustardy yellow, turquoise, blue, pink.

I'm looking for a kind of Palm-Beach, Lilly Pulitzer vibe from this dress. What do y'all think?

Here's a better look at the belt part:



I haven't done the buttonholes or the buttons, obviously, because I want them to match the binding. I zigzagged a facing to the wrong side, to stiffen it a bit and keep the edges from fraying too much.

And the neck:



Anyway, as you can see, the dress is pretty "eh" without the bias edging. It did sew up really quickly, though, which was nice. The skirt will definitely flap as you walk, showing the wrong side (which on this fabric is nearly white) so I'm almost convinced that I should line the thing, which would then (bonus!) make it reversible. I might have enough turquoise cotton to do that, and then instead of bias binding I could do rick-rack in the seam ...

I still have NO IDEA where the pockets will go. I think they will have to be patch pockets applied after the bias binding, so I can get the spacing right.

Ideas? Comments?

The last poll is OUT, Now: Which TREND IS?

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Pop Quiz #474 pt.2

The answer to the quiz is in two parts, both included here. First I'll give the answer, including what the multiude of marks implied on the second photo and then I have some comments on all the responses.

Part One:

The blue hash marks are related to the digitizing process (CAD). If patterns are made by hand as these were, they're entered into the system via digitizing. I did say this was arcane and I'd only seen it in one plant. As the person who digitized there was not a pattern maker or grader, the hash marks were placed to indicate where along the pattern edges she was to input a point for the computer to read it. On straight edges, you don't need any points entered, just corner to corner. In fact, having no hash marks on a line implied the line was straight; it also saved digitizing time. It's best to not digitize straight lines because the computer can draw them more exactly. Curvy edges need more hash marks and readings to draw the curves well. That's the first part of the answer to part one, but first:

Is it required to place these marks along the edge? I'd say not. If the person digitizing is a grader, pattern maker or someone who is very nit picky, you typically don't need to make markings. Digitizing itself though, is a lower level skill. If the work environment is heavy, why pay a higher wage pattern maker to do it, especially if there's a lot of digitizing to do? A pattern maker would get annoyed having to do something like digitizing all day long. They'd be underutilized. If it's a slower paced environment, sure, the pattern maker and/or grader could do it.

Now, the unnecessary multitude of blue hash marks on the second pattern piece (below) sent a clear message. Everyone who saw those marks bust out laughing.

And the Fall styles just keep rolling in...

Can't these people let me enjoy the bathing suit I bought in January?
Notice of more new Fall bags keep landing in my inbox, just when I ought to be searching for bargains and sales, I'm thinking about new bags at full price...insane, isn't it?
Botkier seems to be done with ruffle, and moving on to fringe.
Fringe is one of those accents that depends as much on the mood of the shopper as the style of the bag. Sometimes, I love it, nothing like long strands of leather to keep you from playing with your own split ends, and other times I look at the same bag and think "overpriced dust mop".

The Botkier Morgan Satchel in an outrageous shade of purple (total love it or hate it color...i happen to love it) gives a ladylike bag the motorcycle treatment with a pair of chrome zippers flanked by fringe which is too short to be moppish, and about as subtle as fringe can get. It's got the appeal of a trigger, Botkier's first breakout bag, and still, my favorite.
This is a really fun party of a handbag, and edgy even in basic black. At $775, it's not inexpensive for a fashion color like purple, but definitely agreeable for less trendy colors.

And Morgan doesn't stop at satchels.

There is a Morgan Hobo as well, which starts out with a more casual bag, and adds fringe around the edges. A bit less rock and roll, and a bit more bland this may be a great bag for someone not ready to commit to fringe, but who must have the latest celebrity handbag looks. In the picture, it has an unshaven appearance, sort of a George Clooney stubble...sexy on a man, not so much on a handbag.
Stubble aside, the bag has perfect construction. it slouches enough to look casual, but not crumpled. The fold over zip top is shorter than the bag so it doesn't curl and wrinkle. It also has a smiley appearance (I know I can't be the only one who anthropomorphisises bags).
I can't commit to it, but I do think it has a modernized retro feel to it which is nice, but the jury is out. At $675, it's priced well for Botkier, and a value for an every day bag.
Both bags featured can be ordered now from Singer 22 .

Cage Campaign

Mind is refreshed and ready to type something a little more intelligent than simply 'Look at me in a floral cage skirt!'. Apologies for post-repetition/expansion. Very tardy of me indeed. However it had to be recalled and retold. So I ambled into the Acne SS09 show in my floral cage skirt worn over a vintage dress with my Sophia Malig floral leggings and Ann Demeulemeester jacket and topped off with the new Marni shoes (comfy for five hours but I did have a pair of emergency flats with me after that....). The show was being held at the Acne headquarters and so all the Acne peeps were there. All the different countries' press reps, the creative team etc, so me showing up in the floral cage skirt could easily have ended up being a bit of a laughing stock. I might well be known as the 'The Girl who Showed Up in an Acne Knock Off.' However, I was pretty defiant in my campaign. As soon as the show was over and the chit chat and meet'n'greet was going on, in preparation for the post-show dinner which was also held in the show venue for all guests, people started asking me about my skirt. I can't quite remember how many times I retold the story but it was quite a few....it went something like this...

'I have a bone to pick with Acne. I saw the cage skirts in the SS08 show and waited and waited, and it never turned up in-stores online or in London. So a friend of mine (that's you Angie...!) made this for me....'.

The story was rolled out to the Acne press people who seemed to love it. The production guy at Acne heard it and he apologised. Who knows what they were thinking secretly but the final conclusion was that the Acne press people said they would try to track down the cage skirt and get it over to me.... who knows how that will transpire but in any case, it's good to know the skirts weren't discarded as malfunctioning show pieces (apparently Leigh from the Misshapes wore the cage skirt to the Acne x Lanvin party in Paris on Monday...).

But what of the show? I did a write-up for Dazed Digital but at the end of the show, all I could say was 'Very Acne...'. Not very intelligent sounding at all. What I meant though was that all the pieces seemed to have high-end aspirations and editorial approaches; sheer stripy loose leggings, exposed seams, sheer panels, jutting out hip shapes but then it was all equally casual-fied by the loose/relaxed fits and the very 'day' fabrics.

(Show images from Modette, Outfit pics by the Stockholm Street Style site)

Up To My Neck

Sure, it might be summer time 'round these parts, but the hottest accessory right now is the scarf. What? Oh yes, dear readers, get ready to tie on one. But while every celebrity and her mother is wearing Sir Alistair Rai (yawn...so five months ago), the DCGF has rounded up the freshest, coolest scarves and wraps that will put you ahead of the fashion pack this season and beyond.

First up is Little Factory's laser-cut "Uppercase Scarf," at right. Look closely: the scarf is comprised of the letters of the alphabet. Get out!

The scarf comes in white or black, and also in "Numbers" and "Lowercase." Each measures 160cm by 10cm (or about 62" by 4") and are 100% microfiber suede. And with the lightweight, open design, they're perfect for hot weather.

Now don't get upset, but currently the Uppercase version is out of stock in both colors. I wanted you to see it, though, because it's my favorite of the three and I'm sure they'll have more very soon. I want, I want, I want!!

For a more colorful look, I like this Crocheted Beaded Silk Scarf from Manushi in Nepal. It's sold via Ten Thousand Villages, a fair trade organization that supports the work of artisans around the world.

Manushi - meaning "energetic woman" - is a women's collective in Kathmandu that designs and creates products, in addition to aiding in entrepreneurship and skills training. Sound familiar?

This vibrant scarf is woven from recycled loom-end silk with beads on the fringe, so it's environmentally friendly, too. And no two are alike. I think this would look amazing with a crisp white linen dress for daytime, or a black tee and denim pencil skirt for evening. You don't even need to add any jewelry! It's such a statement piece. Oh, and it only costs $20. Perfect.

And finally, the highest-tech and most expensive of the bunch is also the most likely to provoke strangers to stare at you and little children to point. In other words, you have to be a committed fashionista to pull off this one.

Check out the Color Changing Scarf by Yasuyuki Machida, available from the MoMA online store! The polyvinylidene fibers change color when exposed to heat or cold, including changes in one's body temperature. This version in green changes to yellow and there's a gray one that turns white when it comes into contact with skin.

Kinda reminiscent of the Generra Hypercolor tees of old, right? Only way cooler. And at $110, it's certainly not cheap, but think of all the fun you'll have! The only question is, green or gray?




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MAC: Electro Flash really POPS!!!

Why, OH WHY did this not come out earlier this summer!?!? I love, love love this new collection from our amazing friends over at MAC! The baked eyeshadows are genius, I love that I can now basically get two eyeshadows for the price of one.
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(Very) Advanced Fashion Quiz

One of the boots below is an orthopedic walking cast identical to the one I had to wear for three months after I broke my foot while walking slowly on even ground (it was the most anticlimactic bone-breaking ever). The other is a creation from Stella McCartney's line for Adidas, valued at $250.


Pretty tough, no?

Update
An email from my dad this morning: "Depending on how you think about it, the walking cast probably costs over a $1000 in uninsured dollars. With the other you at least get two 'walking casts'." Excellent point! I think we've found the first bargain from Stella McCartney!

Ananas popping up all over...

Ok, so I exaggerate, they're only popping up on Canal St in New York.
That's right, Brooklyn based handbag designer Jennifer Lagdameo is opening a temporary shop for her line Ananas at 52 Canal St starting tomorrow, June 24th, for 3 (I'm sure they will seem short) weeks only.

While I've mentioned the bags here before, the shop will also feature other leather accessories, as well as clothing, jewelry, and scarves all in keeping with the Ananas aesthetic.
One of the big draws will surely be the chance to get your hands on early Fall styles before they are shipped to stores in August. These styles are so fresh, that photos are not yet available.


Judging from the photos I did see, there will also be styles in the current line available, among them classics like the Samantha (shown in a luscious cherry red with a wooden buckle accent, or the Emily, a classic Ananas shape with their signature stitch work. You can see other styles at their site, Ananas Collection.
The prices are sure to be worth the trip, with clutches (you can see an adorable Coco clutch in the storefront photo) starting at $88, and topping out at $552 for a clutch...with many styles in between, I'm sure.
There will also be scarves, eco-bags, jewelry, and more starting at about $50 to help you complete your look.
Now, what would a fashion happening be without a soon to be coveted signature item? Ananas is giving away limited edition totes with an adorable play on the classic I (heart) NY logo. How cool is that?

It doubtlessly makes the trip downtown worth it to me (much better than 3 hours in the rain outside Whole Foods for that other canvas tote...)
Lest I forget, while I'm going on and on about the merchandise...Ananas also is a company that gives back. Portions of proceeds from several of their lines go to specific charities including "Trees for the Future" restoring trees to deforested areas, and a line of clutches with a blue bag benefiting Ovarian Cancer Research and a pink one for Breast Cancer Research.
If you are unable to make it to the pop up shop before July 15th, be sure to check out the Ananas Collection on line for current styles, and sales.

Italian Vogue: The Black Issue

Naomi Campbell shot for Italian Vogue by Steven Meisel.

It's finally here! Italian Vogue has stepped up and produced the first ever all black model issue! Expect to see some household names (Naomi, Tyra, Liya) and some up-and-comers (Jourdan Dunn, Chanel Iman, Toccara Jones - yes, from ANTM!) in this ground-breaking issue. Of course they don't neglect those that paved the way. Iman, Pat Cleveland and Veronica Webb are also featured.

One source of inspiration for this issue was actually the phenomenon of the Obama campaign. In the spirit of "change" I'm guessing editor, Franca Sozzani and photographer Steven Meisel, were ready to go out on a limb. Meisel says of the shoot, “I thought, it’s ridiculous, this discrimination... It’s so crazy to live in such a narrow, narrow place. Age, weight, sexuality, race — every kind of prejudice.” Italian Vogue editor says of her publication, “Mine is not a magazine that can be accused of not using black girls”. Some of the models in this issue have graced the cover of Italian Vogue before (Alek Wek, Naomi Campbell and Liya Kebede).

The famed photographer was given 100 pages of the magazine for this spread. Other faces you can expect to see are Alex Wek, Karen Alexander and Sessilee Lopez. The issue hits European newsstands next Thursday and will be in the United States soon after. Until then, feast your eyes on the images below, including the four collector's covers featuring Liya Kebede, Sessilee Lopez, Jourdan Dunn and Naomi Campbell.

Left to right: Liya Kebede, Sessilee Lopez, Jourdan Dunn and Naomi Campbell.

Give the bag a hand

I can't tell you how many e-mails I receive touting "the best accessory for handbag lovers", and naturally, I always look, and more often than not, it's someone else hawking the same old handbag hook we've all seen on late night TV (in gold or silver, shiny or matte finish...buy one for every handbag!...).
Yes, it's a useful idea in theory, but not one I'd use, so I just close the mail and move on.
But...I finally opened one of those e-mails, and found something on the same wavelength, but with a tongue in cheek aspect that appealed to me.
The aptly named, Purse Hand.

Yes, it's the same idea as all those other purse hooks, but, the Purse Hand does have an aspect most others do not. It can be customized by choosing one of 4 hand/hook colors and pairing it with one of the 40 available tile colors. I'm no mathematician, but that's a lot of combinations!
The chubby hand (which reminds me of a Middle Eastern hamsa) probably appeals to my superstitious side, as well as my punny inner self.
It's just cute, and it made me smile, so here, I share it with you.
As I said, it's not my thing, but for $24.95, I might give it a shot. It's the perfect price for a gift to give those ladies I know who are tough to buy for, but would definitely make use of a Purse Hand themselves.
Order one of owner Lydia's favorites, or design your own at The Purse Hand.

Cha-cha-cha!

You may think one of the best things about having a handbag blog is free stuff (I never accept it, well a book or 2, I can't help that I love to read), or spending the day shopping (2 kids who did not inherit mommy's love of shopping), but neither of those, as mentioned, is the case. Truth is I love getting e-mails from little known designers, and finding a few that really mesh with my sensibilities. Usually, these are handbags made by handbag lovers like my readers, and it is obvious.
Cha Cha Handbags is one of those companies.
It is amazing to see what one person can put together in little over a year, but put together is what Lori Chalmers' line is. Designed and made by her in Toronto, the bags range from something that looks like it came from a high end boutique, to bags that have a retro chic vibe.

The Entourage is one of the boutique bags. It has a great shape and fabulous accents. I love the little "hill" at the top, it gives the bag an almost open mouth grin look. The braided handles are a great touch, as is the front zip pocket for quickly stashing small items. It is currently available in a rich brown leather for $475 at Cha Cha's etsy shop.

I absolutely went nuts for the Jenny Tote.

Screen printed on heavy canvas this super 70's print is "outtasite!" The word printed band at the top has a great angular edge to it. The whole bag shows a lot of design thought. It's $85 and comes in a muted pistachio green.

My retro radar was going nuts for the Sweet Jane shoulder bag.

The screen print which is original brought me back to all those cool PBS totes my grandmother used to get for calling in a pledge...so cool before their time. Done in some really groovy deco and 70's fonts it is "dy-no-mite!" The bag is expandable via 2 side clips and is canvas with leather trim for added durability. It is also fully lined, and features 2 pockets. For $245, it is a super looking bag, especially for anyone embracing the more buttoned down side of the 70s as opposed to the hippy one.
This super cool wordy print is on a few different styles including the Entourage, featured up top in leather.
There are plenty of other styles as well as smaller accessories, all with a similar aesthetic and those 2 signature rivets set on a diagonal. see them all at the

Cha Cha Etsy Shop, and be sure to check out Lori's Cha Cha Blog for new styles, giveaways, and news of her brand new site launching on August 1st!
In case you hadn't noticed, I'm pretty excited about Cha Cha bags, I have a feeling we'll be seeing them around for a long time, and a lot more often.
Be the first to own one, and remember where you saw them first!

There's bread down the road and garms at the top

I've been quite lucky with work locations thus far in terms of Chances for Lunchtime Shopping Sessions. I had the lovely Lamb's Conduit Street seconds away and it only took a wee bus ride to get to Topshop Oxford Circus and I must grudgingly admit that that has served me well on the occasional emergency outfit situations. Now however, in my new location, whilst I'm not stranded on a desert island, it's not exactly a bustling hub-hub either. Though, I am in foodie heaven being right next to Whitecross Street that smells of yummy chorizo sandwiches, Thai curry and all artisinal baked goods. The fashion fodder emerged though, first with the magazine market stall where it sells three issues of one-month old fashion magazines for two quid and then the charity shop.

This one isn't discreet about its wares either with rails, boxes and bags all displayed outside the shop. I did sheepishly think that being so close to quite a few London fashion publications, there might be some insane cast-offs in there. Alas, it wasn't to be BUT it did pass my charity shop litmus test which was to get great value out of a tenner. For my tenner yesterday, I got a distressed leather skirt for £3. Now, distressed and leather does sound pretty unpleasant and the skirt will probably remind a lot of people of bad denim effects. For some reason, I'm really into it and it's also surprisingly soft. A pair of nubby/sparkly/wooly Giorgio Armani black skinny trousers for a £7 was a bit of a score too and I do love a quick and cheap trew buy seeing as the thought of trying on trouser in department stores makes me want to cry...

So, bye-bye quick Topshop fixes and hello to weekly/daily trawls at Whitecross Street charity shop and lovely crusty olive bread...

P.S. Excuse the wretched look... a little hungover and bloated from excessive post-alcohol greasy food...hmm...

campaign trail

Laetitia Casta, my lifelong favourite model, was photographed for Louis Vuitton at Pont Neuf earlier this week. Eva Herzigova is the face of LV's fall campaign, so I wonder what the photos are for?...

Laetitia was also at YSL's funeral today in Paris.

photos via fash

Light and Airy

We're finally getting some warm weather here in D.C., dear readers, so I decided to think lightweight and cool for today's Goodwill Good Buy of the Week. To that end, I've found some fantastic cotton and linen pieces for your discernment!

The first is in black, but don't let that fool you. With it's 3/4 length Dolman sleeves, collarless neckline, and gorgeous open lace-work at the hem, you'll feel the cool summer breezes blowing all day.

The blouse ties at the waist with a self-fabric belt and there are no other closures. You might want to wear something underneath for more coverage. I think it would look great worn open over a knee-length linen dress. It would also make a chic cover-up, though, come to think of it.

Brand new with tags, it's part of the Isda & Co. Black Label collection and in a size S. The fabrication is 55% cotton/45% linen. I'm not sure that the picture truly does it justice, but we'll have more pics up on the DC Goodwill eBay Store tomorrow, when the blouse goes up for auction. Oh, and the jeans are the mannequins own. Ha.

The second item is a 100% cotton skirt with pleats and lace detail from Barcelona design house Sita Murt's Summer 08 collection. It's an ultra-light and flattering silhouette, as the pleats lie flat against the body and give the skirt movement.

What's really fantastic about this skirt - which is a size 46, or approximately a US 12 (it's been pinned in the back on this mannequin) - is the lace work at the waist and hemline. It's reminiscent of a vintage apron in some ways, but still has the modern lines that make it so very in style for right now.

The skirt fastens with a zipper on the left side and is fully lined in white cotton. Try pairing it with a simple white tank, as I've done here (although you really can't see it, I know) to ensure the detail of the waist can be seen. Keep shoes simple - flat leather sandals will do just fine - and you'll feel like you're on vacation, even if you're just running to the store for the latest copy of Vogue!





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