Web Snob Fridays March 30, 2012
Here is this week’s Web Snob with the latest in fashion, beauty, celeb, and lifestyle:
- BagSnob obsessed with the looking glass! Take A Moment to Reflect with the Top 5 Mirrored Bags.
- Coquette previews the upcoming fashion book,Stars in Dior.
- Shopping and Info found the best designer lilac purple colored jackets, bags, denim and more for you to shop now.
- Reel Sexy collection appeals to BeautySnob‘s inner little girl who loves to play dress up. Find out more about these bursts of color!
- When it comes to making a statement, Second City Style is most interested in this Trend For Spring 2012: Statement Belts.
- The Jet Set Girls love Virgin America Airline’s Upper Class Red Lipstick!
- StyleBakery shops the top 10 handbag trends of the season
- V-Style asks, What makes the perfect handbag, perfect?
Linea Pelle Triple Zip Bag
I saw a woman at the bakery with an amazing clutch in her hand made of great quality leather the other day with triple zip top zippers and gold hardware…since that day I have been in search of this great bag that has 3 separate zip compartments in a soft squishy black leather and gold hardware. I finally found the bag and it is definitely one of the best bags other than the Alexander Wang Brenda bag that I have ever seen. Why do I love this bag? The 3 compartments are just so amazing because you can put your cell phone in one zip compartment, make up in another, and keys in the other. This little bag holds a lot and will keep you so organized and hands free with its cross body strap. It comes in green for spring too. I love it in the black of course.
Dylan Triple Zip Shoulder Bag Black for $295.
Shopping and Goodies March 28, 2012
A Few Goody Gumdrops is puzzled by Salar’s shoulder bag! Tablemat or Handbag?
Handbag du Jour says if you like handbags and vampires, you’ll love the Maison Du Posh ‘Bite Me’ suede & Swarovski clutch!
Shopping and Info found the best designer lilac purple colored jackets, bags, denim and more for you to shop now.
The Budget Fashionista found the 10 fall must buys for you to buy now.
TheFind shares the latest in prom dress trends for 2012 including glamorous floor length looks in vivid eye-catching shades.
What’s Haute loves the new Rami Kashou for bebe bridal collection!
Lilac Denim Jackets Bags Oh My – The color of the season
When I think of Spring I think of flowers and colors of flowers. One of my favorite artists is Monet for that reason. He has done some gorgeous paintings that depict the colors of the flowers from Spring and those colors almost always involved lavenders, lilacs, pinks, greens, yellows, and reds. One of my favorite colors is lilac and there is nothing better than when this color is on trend in fashion and you can find the color in everything from cashmere sweaters to shoes and bags. One of the must have items this season is the colored denim pant. Of course if I participate in the colored denim trend this season it is going to be with a pair of lilac jeans and a pair of lilac pumps. Check out my collage. I picked some amazing options that you will not be able to resist if you are a lilac fan.
Get the Lilac Short Jacket from Stylebop for $1880.
Get these awesome platform lilac pumps for $130 from Topshop.com.
Get the J Brand lilac jeans for $205 from Net-A-Porter.com.
Get the Anya Hindmarch lilac glitter clutch now for $1,580.
Get the Madewell Biltmore Straw fedora hat now for $58.
Get the Betsey Johnson glitter lilac bangle for $35 from Macys.com.
Get the purple satchel now for $214.86 from The Cambridge Satchel Company.
3.1 Phillip Lim 31 Bag completes this ensemble for Spring 2012
If there is one way to show some of my favorite items for Spring 2012 it is to show you a visual collage of how I like to put things together. Since it is early Spring 2012 and it is still very cold everywhere or rainy, we are not putting away our jackets and ankle boots yet. One of my go to looks is the boyfriend blazer, ankle boots, tunic, coated denim jeans, and a great bangle and turquoise necklace. It is just the right pop of color without overwhelming worn with a great functional size bag made with the most sumptuous leather. Take a look at my picks from 3.1 Phillip Lim, Joie, DL1961, and Rag & Bone.
Get the Rag & Bone black motorcycle boots for $595.
The 3.1 Phillip Lim 31 hour bag is gorgeous and functional for $795.
The DL1961 Coated Emma denim jeans for $168.
The always on trend Rag & Bone tuxedo jacket is a perfect complement this edgy on trend ensemble for $495.
The Joie Marlo tunic top with its open v neckline and hem length drapes nicely over a pair of skinny denims for $218.
A very cool pendant in a turquoise color brings the focus close to your face and finishes off a great outfit beautifully. Check out the Nessa Peacock Turquoise Tourmaline necklace for $1,565. And do not forget the arm party. Add the Marni Coal Vertical Band Bangle Bracelet for $345 to complete your Spring 2012 look.
Miu Miu’s Matelassé leather tote for Spring and Our Other Top Picks
When you think of springtime purses, you typically think of pastel or sherbet bags that beckon the floral colors of spring. We’ve searched for the top handbag trends for spring and found five handbags that express different styles that might not be in your typical spring accessories closet, but ones that will put you ahead of the rest for the new season. The first hot trend for spring is raffia. Raffia is a palm-like material that we are starting to see in tons of shoes, accessories, and now bags.
Our favorite one is the Burberry leather and raffia shoulder bag for $1,295. Its tan raffia base combined with caramel leather detailing give it an exotic yet modern feel. Because of the combinations of two neutrals, this bag goes great with almost any outfit and screams “fashion-forward.
The next handbag trend for spring is a spin on the typical evening clutch – the envelope clutch. Our choice is the Chloé color-block leather envelope clutch for $450. This clutch in particular embodies a traditional trend, color blocking, and a more contemporary trend, the envelope style. The lime green has a springy punch against two different shades of brown, creating a very vintage vibe. The soft leather elements and clean distinction in color blocking allow it to be able to have a more casual appearance than the usual purse you’d bring out with you on a Saturday night. The next change for handbags in spring is the textured tote. Whether it’s woven or embossed, spring will bring about tons of texture in oversized bags like totes.
Our pick is the Miu Miu’s Matelassé leather tote for $2,200. Its soft rose pink color acts a neutral but gives a bit more vibrancy than just a classic beige. The subtly ruffled exterior adds an element to the overly structured and tailored bags we’ve been so used to seeing in the past. The partially silver linked handles create an additional form of texture that ties everything together in a gorgeous, sophisticated bag.
The fourth spring handbag that we desperately need is the Victoria Beckham Victoria leather tote for $3,250. This beautifully crafted tote makes a statement with a bold pop or orange with black sides and handles. The geometric shape and expertly chosen hues make it not only chic and elegant, but also sultry and edgy. The last handbag look for spring is carrying a bright satchel.
Our pick is the Proenza Schouler small leather satchel for $1,225. The neon-coral color gives it a fashionable pop of color that will stand out against any outfit. The belt buckle straps and gold hardware are sleek additions to this fabulous bag. Whatever your style is, these five bags are the top choices for spring and utterly amazing.
Take your pick or get all 5 and stay ahead in style for spring. All bags can be purchased at Net-a-Porter.com.
Alexander McQueen Skull Crystal Clutch – The Must Have Clutch of the Season
If you need a clutch for a gala or for a night out, my suggestion is to get a really badass clutch like this Alexander McQueen skull union jack crystal and suede clutch with the skull closure in a sweet sedate neutral beige color. What is great about this clutch is the fact that you can wear it out to an event with a great long gown and delicate diamond jewels or you can wear it with a pair of leather leggings and a black blazer with black pumps for that edgy rock and roll Kate Moss style. Either way this amazing Alexander McQueen clutch is definitely more exciting than some other jeweled clutch that shall remain nameless. What do they say Go Big or Go Home? Well in this case, definitely Go Big with this gorgeous sexy clutch.
Get the ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Britannia Skull crystal-studded suede box clutch now for $2,645 from www.Net-a-porter.com.
Jessica Alba’s Gray Messenger Bag by Gerard Darel FOUND
Jessica Alba walked the carpet at the “Biggest Baby Shower” event wearing Fifteen-Twenty’s Racerback Bow Top. The fashionista accessorized with Gerard Darel’s Besace Colombo messenger in python.
Jessica Alba is definitely a fan of the cross body messenger bag look because it helps her to juggle bags and kids while out and about since she is now a mom of two. Her last cross body bag was the Longchamp bag and this new bag from Gerard Darel is a great new addition with its python texture and great gray color. Spring is around the corner and this bag is just right.
Buy Gerard Darel at Bloomingdales.com.
Web Snob Fridays Oscar Awards
Well it is Oscar weekend in Los Angeles which means everyone is driving around looking for their perfect dress, getting their hair blown out, nails done, and shopping for that perfect clutch or pair of shoes to wear to their Oscar viewing party. For those of you who got your Oscar screeners in time to see every movie nominated before tomorrow, you can now relax and do a little reading from our Web Snobs.
This Means War costume designer Sophie de Rakoff pens “A Letter to Barneys From a Costume Designer Stuck in Canada” on Stiletto Jungle.
Allie is Wired has the video of Jennifer Aniston’s adorable boyfriend Justin Theroux breakdancing on Ellen.
Want to look younger today? Try the bright pinks in Clinique’s new expanded Almost Lipstick Honey Line. The Jet Set Girls are wearing it!
Second City Style was looking for something new and different for Spring ’12…not the same old retrend and is excited to see Scarf Prints.
Shopping and Info is loving this spring trend: white dresses from designers like Diane Von Furstenberg and Theyskens’ for Theory .
The Beauty Stop has a video explanation of how to create the popular “sock knot” bun hairstyle.
Giveaway Johnny Was Hobo Bag
Johnny Was is hosting an amazing giveaway of the one thing every girl needs – a fabulous leather hobo bag. This black bag is 100% leather and retails at $240 – perfect for pairing with any look.
Here is how to enter to win this Johnny Was Christina Leather Hobo Bag:
1) Join the Johnny Was newsletter list for up to the minute information on Johnny Was news
2) Follow Johnny Was on Twitter and
3) Re-tweet “I want to win the Christina Leather Hobo Bag from @johnnywasdotcom”
1 winner will be chosen randomly from all entrants who have done the three required steps on March 6, 2012 at 12pm PST.
