CK Calvin Klein, spring 2004 Once again, the sunglasses are all about the color. The translucent white frames and champagne lenses reflect the colors of the Bead-filled Platform Sandals—it’s an easy (and fun!) way to unify your accessories and pull a look together. [affmage source=”ebay” results=”2″]calvin klein sunglasses[/affmage]
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Anne KleinBead-filled Platform Sandals
Anne Klein, spring 1999 What a fun idea to fill the platforms of these champagne leather banded slides with sparkling faux crystals! Too bad the company didn’t take the time to test the durability of the vinyl shell of the platform…the first time I wore these, one platform split open and the tiny beads trickled …
FurlaPaprika Tote
Furla, spring 2005 10 ⅜” l. x 4 ¾” w. (base) x 10 ¾” h. + 6 ½” drop I love when my colors have yummy food names! And when I think they’re not really accurately descriptive, no matter how delicious they sound, I come up with another! I’ve never seen paprika quite this hue…let’s …
Metal Pointu’sWave Necklace
Metal Pointu’s, spring 2000 This lovely handcrafted gold on brass necklace was a find at the Galeries Lafayette in Paris…just a small digression from my handbag mission in the spring of 2000! I especially love it with the Francesco Biasia Wave Tote; the repetition of the undulating pattern reinforces the strength of each piece. And, …
Anne KleinGold Platform Slides
Anne Klein, spring 1998 I bought these Italian slides as a starting point for an outfit to wear to an elegant spring wedding. Yes, I often start with the shoes or bags, or even a belt or pair of gloves. I definitely would style a look around a unique piece of jewelry. My clothes are …
Francesco BiasiaWave Tote
Francesco Biasia, spring 2002 11 ½” l. x 4 ¾” w. (base) x 10 ½” h. + 8 ½” drop This Italian tote was designed two years after the three Jean Paul Gaultier bags which I showed on 06.08.2009—06.10.2009, and it employs laser-cut leather in a new and ingenious way. I love the clean edges …
Stella McCartneyStar Icon Sunglasses
Stella McCartney, spring 2005 Okay, I’m exaggerating the star motif by including these Stella McCartney shades, with just a tiny star icon… Born in London in 1971, Ms. McCartney attended Central Saint Martins; after graduating and showing only two of her own collections, she landed the top spot at the Parisian house of Chloe. She …
PradaStar Sunglasses
Prada, spring 2006 Mario Prada established his Milanese leather goods company in 1913 and began producing high quality leather bags, trunks, and accessories. What we know of Prada today is due to the influence of Miuccia Prada (born 1950 in Milan), the founder’s granddaughter, who joined the company in 1970. She gradually revitalized the family …
Moschino Cheap and ChicGlitter Star Handbag
Moschino Cheap and Chic, spring 2004 17” point-to-point I was simultaneously both star-stuck and totally amused by this glittering bag! This witty piece is from Moschino Cheap (not really, unless you mean a bit tacky) and Chic (sort of, but also sort of cheeky). The Italian designer Franco Moschino (1950-1994) was known for bringing …
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Vintage Leather BeltBlack with Black and White Striped Lining
Vintage Belt, c. mid. 1980’s 2 ¾”—5 ½” w. with 3 ⅜” buckle This belt was part of the “Dynasty” excess of the eighties—big hair, big shoulders, and big belts! Yet, as bold as this belt seemed a quarter century ago, it’s a light-weight compared to some of today’s huge and heavy accessories. There …
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