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Oilslick Purses from Gucci

Chloe Findlay-Harder — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:00:31 +0000

I’m still a big fan of oilslick-look patent leather. Yes, it’s definitely a departure from the standard patent, but I love the unique finish and how it changes under the light.

Gucci has been making some lovely purses with oilslick patent lately, of course – featuring their signature horse bit:

The medium shoulder bag features a permanent handle and removable & adjustable shoulder strap.

The medium tote is perfect if you want a simpler bag, but don’t need a shoulder strap.

images: Neiman Marcus

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Oilslick Purses from Gucci

Simple Elegance from Alexander McQueen

Chloe Findlay-Harder — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:30:35 +0000

Okay, so the phrase “elegant simplicity” isn’t neccessarily the first one that comes to mind when you mention the name Alexander McQueen, the UK’s bad boy designer.

But check out the sleek lines and clean design of these flat patent leather sandals:

If the black is a little too austere, check out the fun hot pink version:

The sandals are accented with a narrow metal band, engraved with “Alexander McQueen”, running down the front of the instep.

images: Zappos Couture

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Simple Elegance from Alexander McQueen

cheery yellows from Tory Burch

Chloe Findlay-Harder — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:08:20 +0000

I have to say, I love the yellow accessories that are on the market these days – they’re so cheerful!

This particular purse is the “Lux T – Jordana” by Tory Burch:

It’s made from embossed patent leather and accented with metal logo cutouts and vegetable tanned leather.

image: Nordstrom

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cheery yellows from Tory Burch

Paris Hilton makes wearable shoes?

Chloe Findlay-Harder — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:00:04 +0000

When I first heard that Paris Hilton was designing shoes, I shuddered… and then completely forgot about. Until I was browsing through Zappos and came across these charming patent leather “Chino” flats:

They’re wearable…

And pretty…

And not the hooker shoe monstrosity I was expecting! Now, not all the shoes in the collection thrill me, but I was amazed that most are actually wearable.

Are there snowball fights breaking out somewhere warm today?

image: Zappos

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Paris Hilton makes wearable shoes?

Fall & Winter handbag previews from Yoox

Chloe Findlay-Harder — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 02:04:41 +0000

I love browsing through the new season previews on Yoox – this time, it’s my favorite picks from the upcoming Fall & Winter handbag & purse collection

Nappa & patent leather purse from Dries Van Noten.

Printed red cloth bag from Armani.

Patent leather chain-strap purse from Maliparmi.

Leather, plastic & technical fabric tote from Ipa-Nima.

Perforated leather purse with flowers from Braccialini

Yummy, yummy, yummy

images: Yoox

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Fall & Winter handbag previews from Yoox

Mouse shoes from Marc Jacobs

Chloe Findlay-Harder — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:41:33 +0000

A person could argue that no woman over the ago of, oh – say 10 years, should wear shoes with faces…

But these patent leather mouse shoes from Marc Jacobs are just too adorable to not mention:

Cute, no?

Suitable for wearing to sit in a cafe and sip coffee or browse through your favorite bookstore… just avoid teasing cats in them!

image: eLuxury

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Mouse shoes from Marc Jacobs

Sweet Deals event at Piperlime

Chloe Findlay-Harder — Wed, 21 May 2008 17:10:59 +0000

And speaking of more great deals (it’s been that kind of morning Piperlime has just cut prices on a ton of their hot sellers during their Sweet Deals event – so you can snag some great deals at 20% off!

Some of my favorite picks are:

The Lilly Pulitzer “Color In Bloom” flat.

The jeweled “Gabrielle” sandal by Hollywould.

And last, but not least – the unique & pretty “Paradise” wedge from Anne Klein.

Happy shopping

all images: Piperlime

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Sweet Deals event at Piperlime

Celebrate Earth Day with environmentally friendly accessories

Chloe Findlay-Harder — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:46:31 +0000

It’s Earth Day today – now, I’m one of those people who think that we should be more Earth-friendly every day… but it’s still a good day to focus on products that are better for our environment

Let’s start off with the “Baldaci” shoe from Timberland:

It’s got an organic cotton upper and lining made using 70% recycled fibers.

image source: Timberland

This totebag combines two Earth-friendly things – first of all, carrying a totebag means you don’t need to use plastic bags. This “Shelogical” totebag is also created with organic cotton (did you know that cotton is one of the most heavily pesticided crops?)

image source: Shelogical

Cork is another eco-option – did you know that it’s actually made from tree bark? Luckily, shoes with cork soles have come a long way since the days of chunky, orthopedic sandals – check out the “Amber” wedge by La Canadienne:

image source: Nordstrom

So there you have, you can be environmentally friendly and still have fabulous accessories

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Celebrate Earth Day with environmentally friendly accessories