Good Things to Those Who Wait

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I’ve been coveting the dimensional Tory Burch Flora bag since I saw it on the runway for Fall 2012.

When it finally came out in stores, I was a bit dismayed at the price. At nearly $1000, I was not going to buy it any time soon.

I tracked for months.  On the site, in stores, in Friends and Family sales.  Eventually I gave up when the Spring 2013 items were posted and the bag went off of the site.

Then, I receive a “Private Sale” notice.  Hoping this was a keyword for clearance, I took a chance.  And there it was for more than 75% off.  Yeah for me!

It’s still not an inexpensive item but it’s so classically shaped, neutrally colored yet totally unique, I know I will be wearing this for years.  I love the multi-season appropriate color, the faux tortoiseshell link handle and delicate flowers.  Plus the size and shape is great.  I can’t wait until it arrives!

Pretty and Good and Things

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I always love a new sweet hair accessory. Especially the ones I get from Mary at Pretty Good Things. She has such a talent for creating cute and quirky fascinators and bands and pins that I simply must have!

Plus she’s super fun and cute herself…
This time around (I think I now have 8 of her pieces!)  I had to have this whimsical donut…
and this headband made with vintage deer figurines. It can be dressed for the holidays, as shown, or just a cute string of little deer.
As soon as Spring really makes an appearance, I will pair these with woodland print dresses and all the pastels in my closet!
Check out all of Mary’s items on Etsy!

Dressing for the Season

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I was randomly browsing Tumblr last night and came upon a post from Glamour that The Limited where not only carrying the Sophie Theallet Shirt Dresses (worn frequently and with great style by Michelle Obama below) but that they were on sale for only $80, down from $118!

I like a classic dress and I love good deals on clothes, and these are both.  I grabbed one in every color!

Ink Blue
Soft Mint

Peach

Lavender

This is a well done, well priced collaboration.  Her signature design elements are kept intact and the quality seems good.

I’m already anxious for the weather to warm up a bit.  And I have plans on pairing these with bright belts and some fun bright colored or patterned shoes, from red Valentino Rockstuds to olive camo Manolo Blahnik Sedarabys, as well as patterned espadrilles and Miu Miu kitten mary janes.

Clearly Sophia Webster

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Last June I wrote about a new designer that I was keeping my eye on – Sophia Webster.

Her first designs were bright and bold and I was expecting to see her gain more coverage.  I’m excited to say that she continues to delight with here designs out for Spring and Summer.  I’m especially smitten with her ruffle-bow and sequin-bedecked PVC “Lana” t-straps.

I saw these in a number of colors on her site, including red and blue iterations, but the bold black and white is more my style.

These are party and dancing shoes.  You want to kick up your heels and step out and get noticed!  I have another pair I’m dreaming about from Ms. Webster.  She’s all the fun, flirty, girly that I love.

I think I have a new favorite designer!

Imitation = Flattery? Rupert Sanderson Lintie vs Levity Mitzi

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Last year I fell in love with the Rupert Sanderson Lintie peep-toe.  I am still sad that I did not buy these adorable mary janes.

What was I thinking???

They even came in a shiny sky blue platform option.  I love the colors, scalloped edges and buckles so much.

So imagine how shocked I was when I was scrolling through DSW and saw these heels from a brand I’d never heard of – Levity.

It’s always sad to me to see a less well executed version of a design.  And one that is so obviously stolen.

The charm of the originals has been cheapened.