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Sizing is different for each style, but… | a MOTHER Denim Review
It’s hard for denim brands to differentiate themselves. … like they all sell the same thing — jeans. MOTHER denim though? There’s this air of California light that surrounds on them. You know the kind I’m talking about — that Echo Park Indie Princess California aura of, ummm, coolness. Fringe is cut by themself, fridge…
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Surprisingly cool | Loro Piana shoe review
I spend a lot of my time wondering why nice things are so expensive. From carpets for the living room to skincare and even a Venti Skinny Vanilla latte, everything costs a ludicrous amount of money these days. You could say it’s my Roman Empire, but I don’t want to give it that much credence.…
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Forget what’s on the market | “Vintage” Balenciaga Motorcycle Bag Review
When you’re little, you think that being an “adult” will be so much fun. In your mind, it’s like, “I can jump on my bed, dye my hair blue, and eat junk food for dinner when I live on my own.” … and then once you get to “adulthood” it’s all knee pain, random grey…
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Trying to stay warm out here | Max Mara coat review
Maybe it’s because I’m a Cancer that I cling to the past. … but, I had this beautiful camel coloured peacoat that was given to me as a hand-me-down as a child from a family friend with impeccable taste. It had oversized lapels, horn buttons, and it fit me to a T. I wore it…
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Chanel Slingbacks Review: The New Classic ft. Sizing Tips & Prices
On March 10th 2015, an unexpected force was launched into the fashion world: the revamped Chanel slingbacks. Either in leather or suede, every model during the 97-look long Fall/Winter 2016 show had one thing in common; their two tone Chanel slingbacks. A simple beige body with a black capped toe, they were on every single…
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Unpopular opinion: Hermès’ Bride-a-Brac makes a perfectly good handbag
I’m the first person to give an unpopular opinion. … and if someone gives an unpopular opinion, I’m the first to challenge it. Basically, I live in a realm of being a confused contrarian… or something like that. In an Hermès haze, I’ve been perusing a lot of sites lately about this historic house. Imagine…
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Wolford Tights Review: My take on the most iconic hosiery brand
Frette : Linen :: Wolford : TightsRimowa : Luggage :: Wolford : TightsEres : Swimwear :: Wolford : Tights If the SATS’ analogies had been formed with designer items, my scores wouldn’t have put me in remedial English. Sometimes there are no arguments what the “top of the line” item is. New York Times, Racked,…
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Dôen Dress Review: All the details on these dreamy dresses
Recently, most of my vacations have been spent in California. As a result, my style has gone from French cool girl (read: Rouje) to relaxed California girl (read: Goop’s G. Label). There are a lot of reasons that this new ~vibe~ started, but the biggest… The location… duh. When I’m in California, the laidback West…
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9 pairs of pumps & 7 pieces of advice: A Christian Louboutin Heels Review
Click clack, click clack, click clack Who the hell is wearing heels? … and also, what kinda heels are those? The New York Times says a pair of Christian Louboutin heels are “shorthand for luxury, fabulosity and sex appeal, a kind of synecdoche of success.” … but, are these red bottomed shoes really worth it?…
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The best card holder? An Hermès Calvi card case review
I’ve had my “main” wallet for well over a decade now. Meanwhile, my card holder has been slipping in and out of bags for, probably, 7+ years. They’re both total work horses. … but, on account of their daily use, they need to return to the stable. It’s just that the edges of these two…
