This enormous bucket bag is large enough to carry all your daily essentials and then some! Roomy, but not lacking at all in style.

Loyd Maish Large Hobo Camel - $1,150


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With a playful spirit and artistic feminine touches, Isabella Fiore captures the latest trends while maintaining a timeless appeal. The bold, instantly recognizable desgins are adored by the shoe-obsessed everywhere.

Isabella Fiore - Dina Woven Leather Sandal $325

Woven and smooth leather
Antiqued brass hardware
Smooth leather strap across vamp
Woven multi-color leather ankle strap crisscrosses vamp, buckles at side

Isabella Fiore - Nouveau Wedge $325

Smooth leather with woven canvas trim
Ruched bow at vamp
Wraparound ankle strap with buckle
Leather wedge with intricate laser-etched lace pattern

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New York Couture, Lace Shorts, $80.00

New York Couture Gaucho Pants, $60.00

Geftaki Gemstone One Piece Suit, $194.00
(available in Sailor and Creamsicle)

This blah winter weather has me so ready for summer…luckily, LeFashionista has some new fun playclothes to ring in that warm weather. However, these styles are not your run-of-the-mill, “Yeah, I got it at Urban Outfitters/Target/Old Navy” pieces.

Get your short shorts on with New York Couture’s one of a kind Lace Layered Shorts. Available in size S/M in a variety of color combinations (Turquoise with Green Lace, Baby Blue with Light Pink Lace, you name it, they have a color combo for you.) We also love New York Couture’s Gaucho Pants in a variety of vintage patterns.

The truly daring fashionista will love Geftaki’s one piece Gemstone swimsuit, available in Sailor and Creamsicle colors. One part Sofia Loren retro-chic, one part new age fashionista.

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Kooba Ada in Terraine
Was $654 Now $516

This beautiful oversized leather tote is perfect to wear everyday! Tarnished studs decorate the leather extending around the bag.

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Emiliana Set - $86

Stay at home mom of two turned her love of fashion into an independent clothing label for children.

For Immediate Release~January 22, 2007 —When Lisa Bacon became pregnant with her daughter in 2005; she was determined to find unique clothing for her soon to be little one. “I had wanted a girl for the longest time and I was already prepared to spoil her rotten from the beginning” says Lisa.

After venturing into a local children’s boutique, she recalls her initial shock “I was floored when I saw the prices. I was a stay at home mom and we were living on a single income. There was no way I could afford spending $100 or more on a single outfit.”

She went home disappointed and pondering. She refused to let the idea of unique clothing for her daughter be a dream and after a few days an idea hit her. Why not make clothing for her daughter instead? She had learned to sew from her Grandmother when she was younger. For their anniversary, she talked her husband into buying her a sewing machine and she soon started producing beautiful one of a kind pieces custom made just for her daughter. What Lisa didn’t count on was all the attention that she would get when she took her daughter out in public. “I thought my designs were cute but I never imagined that they would be received the way that they were, it was amazing!” Lisa remembers.

Lisa’s mom urged her to put several designs online and in December 05, she started listing her designs for sale on eBay, an online auction site. That was the official beginning of Bella Fiore Couture.

She continued her success on eBay until in October 2006; she launched her own web site for Bella Fiore Couture. “I was so excited to have a place of my own where I could sell my designs straight to the public” recalls Lisa.

What began as a custom wardrobe for her daughter soon grew into an entire children’s clothing label. She continues to care for her children, design and sew all from home. The best part is I can work in my pj’s and get away with it!” jokes Lisa. She often works after her children have gone to bed or while her little one is sleeping during the day. “My husband is a huge support for me and helps out wherever he can. I love the fact that I can have my own company and still take time to watch The Upside Down Show with my little girl during the day and be there when my son gets off the bus every afternoon.”

Lisa’s designs are a mix of vintage influence with modern fabrics. Her most recent collection, which debuted on January 19, 2007, is a vintage inspiration of The Hamptons in NY. “It is very Vintage Beach meets The Hamptons….very simple but very chic and perfect for little girls. I strive to create clothing kids can really wear and not have to worry about messing them up. I stay away from all the ruffles and frills, I want every piece to be easy to clean and care for.” Lisa recently said when asked about the collection and her clothing label.

Bianca Set - $106

You can find her collections at www.bellafiorecouture.com

Since launching her site, Lisa has also added a unique assortment of baby gear and accessories to her store. You can also find hair bows and jewelry created by other Mom designers to coordinate with her newest collection.

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Kooba Sloane Large Tote
Was $645 Now $516

Roomy and practical, this gorgeous Sloane Large Tote by Kooba is just the right size for shopping or traveling.

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Penelope Cruz (source)

Penelope Cruz again! (source)

The Redeeming Dress…

Penelope Cruz (ahh, much better)

Elizabeth Banks (source)

Joy Bryant (source)

The Problem? Too much shine. The Offenders? Red carpet celebs…whether stepping out for a daytime or evening event, celebs are still slightly overdoing it with the shine factor. A little bit is okay, but unforgiving satin that blinds the paparazzi is probably a bit much. Paired with strange accents (pockets in a dress? under the armpit neckties?), they look even goofier. The tinsel is off of the tree and the ball has long dropped in Times Square…so lets put away the shiny stuff until next holiday season, hmmm?

Better bets for cold weather fashion? Think earthy tones, jeans tucked into fancy boots, chunky sweaters and lots of cute accessories…see, winter fashion doesn’t have to be boring!
Angie Harmon (source)

Kate Moss

Jessica Biel

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D&G Dolce & Gabbana $825
Large Calfskin Leather Satchel

Grained calfskin leather
Nickel hardware on white; aged brass hardware on black

Match this amazing satchel with a sexy peep-toe pump

D&G Dolce & Gabbana
Perforated Calfskin Peep-Toe Pump $465.00

Perforated calfskin leather and smooth leather
Metallic silver peeks through perforations

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Manu Pegasus with Light
Was $509 Now $254.50 Couture in the City favorite****
The Pegasus is a source of poetic inspiration, and now it’s inspiring our fashion too.

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How Many Shoes Do You Have?

So, my co-worker asks me the other day, “How many pairs of shoes do you have?”
[Shopaholics Anonymous]

Beauty Spring Peek: Matte Fuchsia Lips

The Spring 2007 Diane Von Furstenberg Show was called “All About Eve,” as in the first woman. It was meant to look simple, sophisticated and seductive. [FabSugar]

January “it” Girl – Corinne Bailey Rae

Corinne Bailey Rae’s soulful vocals pin you!! in the guitar ballad “Like A Star” and uplift you with blues-fueled school girl charm in “Put Your Records On.” [The It Lists]

Baby It’s Cold Outside

Cardigans are stylish at last, and Charlotte Tarantola’s beautiful designs are nothing like the sweaters your Grandma knit. [I Heart Luxe]

Trendscape: Wide Trouser Jeans


Chip & Pepper Arctic Fox Wide Trouser Jean | $198 at Shopbop

As we begin to retire the skinny jeans fad, we’re welcoming with open arms the wide-legged denim trend. [Omiru]

For Your Boy: Spring 2007 Versace Bag

[Kristopher Dukes]

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