update/upgrade

it's time for a change! new year, new obsession with céline, proenza, 3.1, fendi, and givenchy.

sighhh...

(DOLCE VITA x TARGET) + (MULBERRY x TARGET)

i had no idea this was even in the works, let alone going to release in Harlem, NY this sunday!!!dolce vita, a shoelover favorite, has joined the ranks of liberty of london, rodarte, zac posen, and cynthia vincent, to create a wallet-friendly collection of boots & shoes exclusively for target. after doing a little research on this, looks like this info was released late july, also noting that the collection will eventually release to the rest of us non-new yorkers on Aug. 22. (ladies, mark your calendars)

as a dolce vita fan, i couldn't help but notice the vast similarity the grey studded oxfords (above, for $29.95) had with one i've seen a few months ago. (below) is the actual Dolce Vita Fallon oxford for..wait for it..$139.95!!! cheapy oxfords, get here already!

and while i am on the subject of target collabs, it has also been brought to my attention that london-based MULBERRY will also be doing a sweet little collection exclusively for target. first thing that popped into my mind? THE ALEXA (eponymous for alexa chung, $1,195). i really really really hope they design a cost conscious version. really hope so. guess we'll just have to wait for some photos to release, or until it hits stores and target.com Oct. 10!

alexa with her alexa

via NYmag + styleLIST

IT'S IN THE BAG

for some, a handbag is a sack made of faux leather or nylon or canvas with fake plastic metal fixtures and zippers and occasionally is an obvious-to-spot imitation of the handbags that others (like us) collect and view in the highest regard to fine design and fashion. if it hasn't been stated yet, our family is a family of purse gatherers. leather, croc, ostrich, patent, suede...you name it - we love it.

one of the reasons i love the changing of the seasons (or better yet, a preview of the changing color palettes of the next season via fashion week) is to have an excuse to buy a new purse/clutch/wallet. and 0h the options. personally, i am a classic kinda girl. gimme a 2.55 or a city in any which colour and i'll be happy. it's no wonder our favorite designers stick to their signatures.

i say, if it ain't broke, just change the color swatches...

a model sneaking off with the latest chloe's right after the show..

lush & layered clutch. the texture gives some oomph to the muted,

understated brown

alexander wang's diego bucket bag in DARK GREEN SUEDE - $895

balenciaga arena giant envelope in bois de rose with the NEW rose gold hardware - $1025.

this one is definitely on my wish list.

the givenchy nightingale in fall's new navy - $1910.

always had a little crush on this baby...but it's a little on the larger side.

all handbags via barneys.com

hip-hip hooray!

any traveler knows that having a useful (yet chic) bag to carry around while trotting the world is essential. so before my annual trip to new york, i went on a hunt to find just that. when traveling i usually bring one of my balenciaga city bags but found that even that is too big and not all that sufficient being that it's a top-handle bag.

then i saw this. balenciaga's newest addition, appropriately named 'the hip.' this hands-free bag is roomy enough to fit your cell phone, camera and lip gloss, strap is long enough to wear crossbody and the colors..oh the colors! and the best part, your hands are free to hold shopping bags and cafe lattes.

via balenciaga.uk