Liu Yu

2012年9月5日星期三

Lady Gaga sends a Birkin me21age to her Japanese fans - 2012

UPDATE:As commenter Allen pointed out, it looks as though Gaga has now had her Japanese fans sign the back of the same Birkin, according the the pictures that she posted on Twitter today.

Regular readers of the blog will know that I'm a huge Lady Gaga fangirl, so I think it's fairly clever.It's not the most interesting thing she's ever done, but playing with fashion and blurring the lines of social acceptability are two things that are integral to her public image, and not only does a Sharpie'd Birkin combine those things effectively,Cheap chanel handbags, but it has managed set tongues wagging all over the internet.

If you're a fan of the Hermes Birkin (or simply not a fan of Lady Gaga), gird your loins for this one.

When her Monster Ball tour landed recently in Tokyo, La Gagita was seen in the airport carrying a white Hermes Birkin inscribed with a message that loosely translates to "I love small monster.Toyko love."

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In case you're not familiar with the Gaga vernacular, "little monsters" is the name that she uses to refer to her fans, so her Birkin message was a shout-out to those that would be attending her Japanese shows.Using accessories and the paparazzi to communicate - clever, or not so much?

Balenciaga Giant Lattice City - 2012.

The first version of the Balenciaga Giant Lattice City that I saw was the smaller multicolor version, and let's just say that my feelings were, at best, mixed.The combination of colors seemed kind of muddled, and the abundance of blue trim sorta took away from the effect of the latticed leather.But today, I stumbled across the black and white version,Chanel Handbags, and my opinion changed immediately.Since the bag is bicolor instead of multicolor, the careful precision with which the leather is woven becomes much more apparent.At first it looks scattered, but if examined closely, there's an almost-symmetry to the pattern that indicates just how much care was taken when deciding where the bag would change colors.If it had been completely symmetrical, it wouldn't nearly as interesting to look at, but as it is, I find it almost fascinating.I love the Balenciaga aesthetic in general, and I REALLY love their bags with giant silver hardware, so all of that combined with the intricacy of the black-and-white woven detail really makes me wish I had an extra $2700 laying around.If I did, I'd be all over this.Buy through Barney's for $2695.

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9 things- My ShopBop Sale Picks - 2012

8. Low Luv x Erin Wasson Hammered Triangle Hand Bracelet | $62.50 via ShopBop

Accessorize your arm candy with wrist candy. Layers lots of bracelets and finish off your look with a bracelet ring combo like this one. I ordered it myself!

Rawr, add a hint of sass to your wardrobe with a leopard print bag. This version of the Rebecca Minkoff Covet is exclusive to ShopBop and now marked down.

These ballet flats aren't actually on sale, but the price is so low that it feels like they are a steal. The positive reviews reinforce my purchasing these flats,Louis Vuitton Handbags, hoping to put them in my bag and change into them when my heels hurt.

A summer hat is a must and Eugenia Kim creates some of the best head accessories out there. Both casual and fashionable, the Fedora is a summer staple.

4. Eugenia Kim Kurt Panama Fedora | $177 via ShopBop

CC Skye designs fashionable bags that deserve much more attention. The bone hued leather on this messenger bag along with lizard embossing on the front flap makes it an on-trend piece.

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9. Yosi Samra Leopard Elastic Ballet Flats | $66 via ShopBop

6. Patterson J. Kincaid St. Tropez Maxi Dress | $138.60 via ShopBop

1. Diane von Furstenberg Laragh Tote | $9.50 via ShopBop

3. CC Skye The Caviar Onie Messenger Bag | $486.50 via ShopBop

Perfectly preppy,Louis Vuitton Handbags on Sale, this Tory Burch bag is begging to be taken ocean-side with its woven cotton and straw zigzag pattern.

5. Rebecca Minkoff Cheetah Haircalf Covet Bag | $300.30 via ShopBop

7. Tory Burch Gwendolyn Patterned Tote | $416.50 via ShopBop

This dress possesses the five F's: flowy, flirty,Louis Vuitton Replica Handbags, floral, feminine, and fabulous. A perfect summer maxi dress is a staple in my closet.

2. DANNIJO Zwi Studded Cuff | $6.50 via ShopBop

A combination of crisp white alongside red, navy, or black gives a safe yet fun color blocking option in an everyday wearable bag.

My new jewelry obsession is DANNIJO. I love this stingray cuff with pyramid studs and having it in a bright summer hue would be the perfect pop of color.

Alexander Wang Suede Coco Duffel Bag - 2012

Which is too bad, since I so totally love the bag's original black iteration, and I can think of several other color and hardware options with which I'd be similarly smitten (dark purple leather with silver studs, anyone? ).But I guess if a brand is going to devote itself slavishly to an aesthetic,Cheap Chanel, it's likely that not everything that comes out of that devotion will be good.As it is, I still love Alexander Wang.Buy through ShopBop for $850.

If Alexander Wang is going to insist on continuing to make non-black and non-leather iterations of the super popular Alexander Wang Coco Duffel, then he's going to have to do better than tan.

The material just doesn't look high-end to me, which might be a personal bias, but I suspect that I'm not alone.Wang doesn't necessarily intend to make things that are conventionally pretty, and assuming that he does would be missing the point of his aesthetic, yet I don't think his It Boy status is enough to make this bag work.I know that a lot of people that embrace his line might appreciate peculiar items on an ironic level, but if it takes irony to sell a bag, we've got to question the design itself.

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The only things that I can think of when I see this bag are the faux nubuck jackets that you see in the men's department at Wal-Mart every year and that are, presumably, purchased only by middle aged men that count huntin' and workin' on their truck among their main hobbies (note:I'm from the South, so I'm allowed/qualified to make jokes about redneck Wal-Mart shoppers).

ChloÃ© goes glo45y with the Darla Shoulder Bag - 2012.

The departure isn't enormous, for sure, but going glossy is something of a noticeable change in direction.Plus, the last time I picked up a ChloÃ© bag in a department store, I didn't topple over under its weight, and that was also something of a first.So, change:good or bad? Let's discuss.

Burberry Glossy Grain ToteLauren Merkin Lucy Glossy Croc ClutchAlexander Wang Darla Pyramid ClutchChloÃ© uses a multitude of materials to make a sleek little shoulder bag.

One of the biggest trends for fall is 60s-era tailored bags,Buycheaplouisvuitton4u.com, and a glossy finish fits that aesthetic to a T.Since ChloÃ© it known for the vintage-feeling bags, it only makes sense that with a couple slight alterations,louis vuitton handbags outlet, their normal look would fit fall's retro feel perfectly.This bag isn't my style,Cheap Louis Vuitton handbags, but if your look is a little more Jane Birkin than Joy Division (ahem), it might be a perfect fit.Buy through Saks for $1995.

Naturally, there are a few things here that aren't unfamiliar to fans of the brand:weathered gold hardware, a great neutral color (ChloÃ© makes the best tans and browns in the business) and a shape and feel evocative of a bygone (but not too bygone) era.This is definitely a ChloÃ© bag, but with some particular modifications that we'll likely see in even more bags going forward.

I never really realized it until now, but I've always associated ChloÃ© with bags made of thick, matte leather.That's more or less been the brand's modus operandi since the the Chloe Paddington came on the scene back in '04.Lately, though, a bit of aesthetic change is afoot, and that's clear with the ChloÃ© Darla Shoulder Bag.

Gucci Joy Boston Bag with Snowman and Elephant Print - 2012.

The kind of want where I am going to go tell Vlad, "You know how much you like elephants? Well, there is this bag? "

The brown elephants against the green leaves with the white snowmen is perfect.There is white leather trim and light gold hardware.The color scheme of this bag is perfect for summer whites and khakis but will easily work for fall as well.Dimensions are.6″ L x 6.7″ W x 8.7″ H.Best part of this bag (other than how much I love love love the print) is that Gucci will donate 25% of each sale of this bag to UNICEF.Buy through Gucci online for $695.

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Yes, elephants and snowmen all over a designer handbag.Why not pair two seemingly polar opposite things together on a handbag? In fact, it is so quirky that I simply,replica louis vuitton handbags, totally adore it.So much so that I want it.Not just a little bit of want,www.louisvuittonnus.com, a lot bit of want.

The Gucci Joy Boston Bag with Snowman and Elephant Print features elephants seemingly dancing and running alongside snowmen on their white beige GG plus bag.In the larger photo I posted,louis vuitton handbags sale, the elephants appear to be black, but on the Gucci website they are brown.I'm going with the website, since that is showing the actual product being sold.The print, which may sound silly, is perfectly fitting.

Jalda spreads the love- - 2012

You love LA. What would be one of the best things to do in LA on Valentine's Day? Find a secluded spot on a cliff overlooking the ocean somewhere near Malibu and have a picnic for hours?

Nancy Gonzalez spreads the love?Rebecca Minkoff spreads the love?Adriana Castro spreads the love?Devi Kroell spreads the love?

Red or pink? Which is your favorite Valentine's Day color and why? Both: pink is more romantic, red is more passionate and Valentine's Day should have both!

What is your favorite part about Valentine's Day? The Fact that it makes you think about celebrating love. It's really something to appreciate.

What are your plans for Valentine's Day this year? My boyfriend and I are going to rebel against the "commercial" nature of Valentine's Day and do something the day before and the day after (because we're all for celebrating love)!

What is the best Jalda gift for Valentine's Day, why? A Rose Croc Clutch. It's romantic yet versatile, a timeless shade, and will add color and a twist to any outfit - a true "accessory"!

Back in November I had a chance to meet the wonderful, gracious and chic Jalda.
Soon, we'll be sharing that interview with you,Chaneldiscountoutlet.com, but to give you some what of a teaser, enjoy Jalda's Valentine's Day answers below and definitely click here to see some of her amazing designs!

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