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september 03, 2010
BP. 'Daniella' Pump, $39.90
nordstrom.com
Liz: I know I always say it (I only say it when it is true) but this shoe looks so much more expensive than it is. Conservative enough for work and sexy enough for going out. These would look amazing with skirts, dresses, skinny jeans/cords and/or long slacks. There is something very 70's and very modern about these at the same time.
Jane: I am kind of in LOVE with the raspberry color and it still feels very neutral to me (but pink is my favorite color). I love an open toe shoe for every season except for the absolute dead of winter. It is a way to show a little skin but still wear warm clothing if needed. These would look great with any length skirt/dress but for some reason I am dreaming of them with long, gray flannel trousers.
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september 02, 2010
Retricted Marine boots, $99
piperlime.com
Liz: These boots are perfect for over leggings or skinny jeans. I love this take on the sexy Over-the-knee boot trend as they are flat heeled (high heels + over-the-knee boots = Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman) and they are a great rich camely-brown.
Jane: I also love the way these look with a skirt or dress of any length. Flat boots are made for walking so you can wear them every day. The brass buckle details are chic and expensive looking. Pair with a camel coat and you will feel like Ali McGraw in Love Story.
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september 01, 2010
Chico's Alika Bracelet, $48
chicos.com
Liz: The hammered gold effect makes this look so much more expensive than it is. It has a vintage feel that would look fabulous with a little leopard shrunken car coat, jeans and flats.
Jane: Or it could go dramatic and dressy with a black pencil skirt and skinny ribbed black turtleneck. I also like it mixed in with other gold bracelets and/or a gold watch. Right now I am rotating about 4 different sized/designed gold bracelets on the same wrist with my vintage man's gold rolex and I am loving it.
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august 31, 2010
MICHAEL Michael Kors Kenton Bootie, $160
michaelkors.com
Liz: I can see that these are on trend but for the life of me, I can't figure out why. Maybe Jane can shed some light:
Jane: I know these are not ladylike enough for my sissy but I truly love them. They remind me of a modern, feminine, (even sexier) version of the Wallabies I wore with cords and my Pacific Trails puffer in the 70s. Paired with long trousers or skinny jeans/cords your legs will look miles long. The high wedge makes them much comfier then a traditional pump with even more height!
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august 30, 2010
Kate Spade Demi Flat, $245
katespade.com
Liz: The perfect flat in this season's must-have-trend = leopard. Love that it is made of calf hair (so it feels extra leopard-y), love that it has shiny black patent trim and best of all love that it's rubber soled, so that you can walk everywhere without worry of wearing them out. (Our mother also taught us to take every new pair of shoes immediately to the shoemaker to have a thin rubber sole applied.).
Jane: As Liz said leopard is definitely having a moment but it is also a classic pattern that is totally retro-glam (think Mad Men, Sophia Loren, Hitchcock...) These would dress down a pencil skirt, be elegant with a fuller skirt and be adorable with jeans and a tee. Try dipping yourself in all one color (black, brown, navy, camel...) and then adding these flats.
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august 27, 2010
Nolan Mixed Whisper Flower Cuff With Crystals, $175
nolanla.com
Liz: I love that this cuff is both bold and delicate at the same time. Of course I am partial to the gold but get whatever metal YOU like as it comes in gold, rose gold, silver, oxidized silver AND gunmetal. This would look great right now but would look so elegant over the arm of a skinny sweater.
Jane: I worship this cuff and it looks way more expensive then it is but if you like a tiny bit of "hoot" like moi it also comes in hearts! I have said it before and I will say it again - of course one is amazing but if you feel like springing for two and wearing one on each arm you will channel you inner Coco Chanel.
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august 26, 2010
Stella McCartney Kapoor Asymmetric Slingback, $645
stellamccartney.com
Ann Caruso, Fashion Stylist: "This is the shoe of the season. Lower heels are having their moment. This shoe comes in high and low heels, so you can have your choice. I like it in the lower heel, so I can run around town and do my shopping in it. It’s great with dresses, jeans, skinny and wide pants. It’s also a great day into night shoe. This shoe is clean looking with an edge."
Jane and Liz: This is the perfect lower heel shoe as it is still so sexy! Love the camel color and asymmetry. It's official, we want it.
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august 25, 2010
Paul's Boutique Maisy Patent Large Shoulder Bag , $92.68
asos.com
Liz: This goes out to all our shopsisters who were so disappointed when they clicked on the Dior bag yesterday only to find out it was in fact $940!! A good price when compared to the Miss Dior but not a good price when compared to $54.90 we posted. We really wanted to find a great bag for you with a price tag that wouldn't make your jaw drop. I love the clean, tapered lines of this bag. It reminds me of an old Hermes bag our mother used to carry. It is lady like while still big enough to throw lots into.
Jane: I love a winter white that you can carry all year round. This is the perfect color and shape to carry to work, to play, out to lunch, to a cocktail party ... and on and on.
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august 24, 2010
Christian Dior Panarea, Medium Tote, $940
bergdorfgoodman.com
Liz: I have always loved carrying the Miss Dior bag my Nana bought me in Paris 10 years ago. The Panarea isn't quite as lady-like but it is elegant and is a great all year round bag. While it is still expensive, it is much less then the Miss Dior.
Jane: What I like about this bag is the size and shape. While I love the Miss Dior, I received from our "Nana" as well, I find it a bit difficult to actually use as it really doesn't fit all that much. I love that this is a lightweight tote that could literally be the only bag you carry all year. It is dressy enough for any night out (other then black tie) and sporty enough to run around with. And it will fit tons and tons of stuff.
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august 23, 2010
GLAMOUR Jewelry Pyramid Studded Leather 7" Cuff Bracelet, $49.95
hsn.com
Liz: I was very excited when my friend, Cindi Leive first shared with me her plans to create a line of Glamour magazine costume jewelry exclusively for HSN. So I was not at all surprised to see those great editors nail the 80's trend. The big gold pyramids on this cuff are a modern take on the studded jewelry of way back when (I went through high school and college during that decade so I know it well!) I love the mix of the brown leather (as opposed to the expected black) with gold. Super chic!
Jane: I want to add this bracelet to the already growing mix of bracelets I wear with my over-sized man's gold watch. I love the mix of materials, shapes, sizes, and hi/lo prices all together on one arm. That said, the 1 3/4" width is substantial enough to wear alone on your arm or one on each arm.
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