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Book Report, Fabulous Finds

A Belated Baguette Birthday

Uncle Karl’s Vision

They say man cannot live on bread alone but we tend to disagree…  As little girls, we grew up on French baguettes in Belgium (and waffles, too) and now, as adults, we’re into Fendi’s fashion version (after all, calories do count these days!) which celebrated it fifteenth birthday last month.  This iconic purse was honored all over the world with celebrity-filled parties, a sketch by Karl Lagerfeld and even a book.

Baguette Specchietti – Spring / Summer 1999

Baguette Jeans – Spring / Summer 2000

Over the years, Fendi has designed over 1,000 different styles and has partnered with many artists to create one-of-a-kind designs.

Baguette Yasuko Kuramoto

For the fall season, Fendi has re-issued some of it’s bestselling baguettes so we’ll definitely be looking into one of these…

Baguette Zucca – Spring / Summer 2000

The Baguette Book

and decorating our coffee table with the book.  Tanti aguri!

P.S.  To see more of theses beauties, click here!

Photos via Fendi

 

Fabulous Finds

Let’s Go Shopping: Boticca

Where we you go to find beautifully crafted, one-of-a-kind fashionable finds made by more than 160 artisans in over 40 countries?  Boticca, of course…  and you wouldn’t have to leave your desk!

Sari Glassman - Flowers Necklace

Sari Glassman - Flowers Necklace

Domakaya - Crochet Flower Bag

Domakaya - Crochet Flower Bag

Founded by two French Iranians who have tracked down designers from Israel to Istanbul, this online store offers a shopping experience like no other.  If accessories make the outfit, then you won’t have any trouble finding something that will have your girlfriends asking, “Oh my goodness, where did you get that gorgeous ____________ (fill in the blank with necklace, earrings, bracelet, ring, purse or scarf)?!”

Toosis - Amethyst Earrings

Toosis - Amethyst Earrings

Mojo - Anne Clutch

Mojo - Anne Clutch

And if you’re not quite sure what’s on trend for the season, there’s always the advice from guest curators like The Guardian‘s Life & Style Editor, Kate Carter, or Vogue.com’s features editor, Jessica Bumpus.

Gemma Redux - Jacqueline Necklace

Gemma Redux - Jacqueline Necklace

StyleMark - Nacre Flower Earrings

StyleMark - Nacre Flower Earrings

New categories and designers are being added all the time so every visit to Boticca will bring a renewed sense of discovery.  Here are some floral finds we’d like to add to our spring wardrobe …  Do you have a favorite?

Photos via Boticca

Fabulous Finds, The Latest Buzz

Guest Blogger Claire: Fashion on Top

Here’s another wonderful post from our intrepid 12-year-old fashionista!

In case you have not noticed, floral accessories are extremely “in” this year.  Notice that I did not use the word “season”.  That is because florals have been “in” for SEASONS!  They got lucky, you could say.  Everyone knew that the 70’s GoGo boots were never going to work forever.

Forever 21 - Haute Rosette Headband

Forever 21 - Haute Rosette Headband

I am going to focus this entry on FLORAL HAIR ACCESSORIES.  Personally, I think a woman or girl can never have enough of these.  These simple beauties can transform a boring, bland outfit into one that is unique and eye-catching.  Have nothing to wear? Just put on a black tee with a pair of dark wash jeans…add a flower accessory, and voila!  You have a fashion statement.  Don’t be shy!  You might think that you have a head that doesn’t please the headband; but, I will tell you that there is a flower for everyone.

Anthropologie - From A Seed Clip

Anthropologie - From A Seed Clip

Here’s the “heads-up” on some favorites:

Anthropologie - Florist's Pick Clip

Anthropologie - Florist's Pick Clip

Forever 21 - Mesh Flower Headband

Forever 21 - Mesh Flower Headband

Nordstrom - Tasha Fluttering Flower Headband

Nordstrom - Tasha Fluttering Flower Headband

Forever 21 - Lacquered Flower Clip

Forever 21 - Lacquered Flower Clip

And here are some celebrities showing off their “flower power”:

Fabulous Choice, Rihanna!

Fabulous Choice, Rihanna!

An Amazing, Creative One-of-a-Kinder!

An Amazing, Creative One-of-a-Kinder!

Ms. Hilton

Ms. Hilton

So you see, there are many different flower choices, each as unique and special as the person who wears them.  Wearing floral hair accessories always make me feel confident, “fashion forward,” and “heads above the rest”.  (Which is funny since I am only 4’9″!!)

Have fun picking yours !!!!
Claire