Yes, clothes are wonderful – but aren’t shoes better??

The designers at New York Fashion Week have pulled out some fantastic designs to send down the runway.  Check out the patent leather and bows from Nanette Lepore:

It’s the attack of the Tribbles, run for your life!
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Whoops, it’s only pom-poms… sorry about that…
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The New York Fashion Week Fall 2009 collections are just around the corner… and new designer cutbacks have been announced!
Marc Jacobs has decided to cut the number of invites to his always-popular runway show.
How deep of a cut?
Well… this year only 700 lucky fashionistas will get to take in the spectacle.  That’s a drop from the normal 2000 invites that go out.
But does the spectacle really change the design?  Are we going to love the quilted nylon “Casey” tote any less because there wasn’t champagne on every seat?

Of course not!
I’m sure his employees are breathing a sigh of relief that …read more

It’s always fun browsing through the sales areas of websites – especially when you find goodies like these yummy “Urban” boots by Timberland:

And let’s face it – the joy of finding gorgeous boots can brighten a girl’s day right up!  Especially when they’re this lovely…
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Try saying that three times fast…
Hoakan/Helga, indie purveyors of hot handbags made with an eco-friendly touch – are having a sale!  All of their handbags are on sale during December, which means you can get bow-tastic designs like the lovely purple “Mondarda“:

And the equally bow-tastic, but brown “Ravine” bag:

As well as the cheerful “Poppy” bag:

As always, the bags are hand-made from recycled leather garments.  Each bag is one-of-a-kind and made in Canada.
images:  Hoakan/Helga

I’d like to wish all of my readers from the USA a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Are you all primed to get the best deals possible on Black Friday?  Is a new pair of designer boots calling your name?  Do you need to find the lowest markdown on that purse you’ve been eyeing?  Why not shop online and save yourself a lot of hassle!
DSW has lots of different coupons and sales happening – check them out on their website.
Nordstrom is cutting their sale prices by an extra 50%.
Neiman Marcus will have selected new arrivals and designer goodies at 40% off.
Amazon.com hasn’t released …read more

Have you checked out Femme Sud yet?  They make unique, limited edition handbags – with a fun twist!
Perfect for the horse or dog woman, the Grand Prix wristlet takes it’s cue from prize rosettes – there’s the “1st Place” wristlet – made from embroidered satin:
 

Or for days when you’re only feeling like an “Honorable Mention” – you can snag a wristlet embroidered with that too.
Their “Ex Libris” collection is a whimsical take on vintage books, but created out of Italian leather and embroidered.  The “books” are beautifully detailed and embellished with embroidery to enhance the illusion.
Check out “The Birds and …read more

Do you have a flair for the dramatic?  Anthropologie’s “Dramatic Monogram” cuff bracelet may be just what you’re looking for!

It’s bold, with the black resin face – but the cursive, gold-plated initial has a restrained Victorian feel too.  Perfect for a winter party, especially if you might forget what letter your name starts with…
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 Do you need a hot new bag to keep you going through the chilly winter months?  MyItThings has the perfect contest for you
How to enter?  Sign up for the MyItThings community, write a post about your favorite winter accessories and follow the instructions here – it’s that simple!
What can you win?  Well, the grand prize winner will score one of these babies:

A brand-new red leather  “Renee” handbag from M. Clifford Designs – worth $380 – Yummy!
Good luck
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Or at least a pair of boots from RSVP…
I love the suede detailing on these  “Lucy” knee high boots:

It definitely kicks the boots up into the realms of sexy footwear   They’d be great with a pair of skinny jeans or a knee length skirt – perfect for adding a little more coverage for fall and winter!
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