i spent an extended lunch break at our local neiman marcus as shoe guru, manolo blahnik, arrives for a two-hour shoe-signing event. women clutching their manolos lined up to meet the man and be rewarded with his signature on their stylish shoe soles. dignified manolo was dressed in a double breasted cream jacket with matching bowtie. pleasant, cheerful and admirable - signing away. my two hour lunch break quickly melted away without a single calorie swallowed.
calling all vintage lovers out there. these are just a few of the hermes collection that will be auctioned off at christie’s starting in a few days in london.
all photos from christie’s
if interested to bid, log on and register at the christie’s site. auction will start on september 28. good luck!
source : purse forum at the purse blog
if you’re in the area, check out PR 2 grad, emmett mccarthy’s boutique and get the chance to shop and meet your favorite project runway season 2’s alumni with an addition of PR 3’s recently booted off, alison kelly. the event is on saturday, sept. 16 with a special appearance by tim gunn .
philippine’s own fashion icon and former top mannequin, tina maristela-ocampo, has created beautiful handmade evening bags. every clutch piece evokes an old world charm design reminiscent of the past, utilizing locally grown materials but has the modern look appeal. a perfect accessory for an evening out, they’re sold in stores at barneys and ikram in chicago.
natural mother of pearl and brass bracket $ 1115
padded shagreen with carved animal jade clasp $ 995
padded shagreen in maple wood frame $ 995
copper filigree with tiger’s eye clasp $ 700
also available in vivre.com
i am not into matchy-matchy outfits but this season’s delicious boots and bags gets you garbed in head to toe designer regalia. you can even get away with wearing old sweaters and tattered jeans with this brand spanking of-the-moment boots and bags!
all available at neimans
it may not be as grand as the prince’s necklace gift to mariah, but it is a priceless gift from the hubs (which i picked - he he) for our 6th year wedding anniversary. thanks honey!
picture and necklace by daphne