Shoe Expansion at Bergdorf’s

In case you haven’t already heard, Bergdorf Goodman has expanded their shoe salon on 5th Avenue at 58th Street in New York. For some of us, this mean a convenient one-stop-shop fashion heaven to pick up all of your weekly, luxurious must-haves. For most of us, however, it is just one more extraordinary boutique to window shop and save up for the season toward that one special pair of shoes. Whether you chose to browse online or at their 2nd floor shoe salon, Bergdorf’s updated presentation of flats, boots, platforms, and stilettos is sure not to disappoint. Here are a few of my favorites, Bergdorf’s 5th/58th blog.

1. Giuseppe Zanotti suede and strass peeptoe slingback, $1,495. 2. Ash fango brown leadh enigma bootie, $375. 3. Brian Atwood pony hair maniac pump, $770. 4. Dries Van Noten colorblock lizard ankle strap sandal, $995. 5. Alexander McQueen lasercut white hair calf peep toe platform $1,325. 6. Rene Caovilla brown satin/leather/raccoon fur sandal $1,250. 7. Stella McCartney black velvet bootie $1,095. 8. Christian Louboutin hematite strass daffodile platform, $5,995.

Click here to see Bergdorf’s Fall/Winter 2011 Shoes via 5th/58th


Tee Party

The power of the t-shirt is probably the most underestimated item in one’s wardrobe. These simple luxuries can easily take you from day to night, or casual to formal. Being a college student, I live in t-shirts and find a high quality piece to be worth the investment. One t-shirt can translate to several appealing outfits. For instance – to class: pair with cotton leggings, for happy hour: pair with leather leggings, for a night out: tuck into a bandage skirt with pumps, to a bar: just add jean leggings and booties, to the office: layered underneath a blazer, hanging out with friends: loosely paired with denim shorts, the possibilities are endless. Here are my must-have t-shirts of the moment.From Top Left: UNIF fancy bones tee, $68, Karmaloop. / Diesel t-wings t-shirt, $75, SSENSE. / Tie Dye tunic, $18, Mikkat Market. / Marni short sleeve leather top, $606, The OutNet. / Obey the native triangle slub domain tee in burnt sienna, $34, Karmaloop. / Givenchy, jungle t-shirt, $405, SSENSE. / Ashish sequined silk t-shirt, $245,  The OutNet. / Really a mermaid lennon sweater, $198, WildFox Couture / Alexander McQueen bead embellished cotton jersey t-shirt, $262, The OutNet.


Daily Jackpot

As a bit of a perfume connoisseur, one of my favorite hobbies is definitely collecting a variety of fragrances – which I never really get to full finish a bottle of. This can be quite an expensive habit, but we all know, buying the perfume that’s a little more expensive goes a very long way. I fell in love with this Tokyo Milk perfume at the Fontainebleau Spa in Miami. To me, Sparrow No. 18 resembles Chole Rosebud parfum fragrance for almost 1/4 of the price! If you’re willing to make the investment, I definitely would recommend the Chloe floral fragrance as it is a limited time cosmetic and the Tokyo Milk perfume seems will be around for a while; however, both would be fabulous additions to your fragrance arsenal.

Tokyo Milk No. 18 Sparrow parfum, $28, Beauty.com
a blend of neroli & citrus, crisp greens, gardenia & rosewood Chloe rosebud parfum, $110, Cosmetic Mall
a blend of pink peony, freesia, lychee, magnolia flower, lilly of the valley, rose, cedarwood, amber, honey 


The Lovely Bones

As much as I am a fan of The Lovely Bones, this post is appropriately about the ongoing infatuation with skulls and skeletons in the fashion world, not the story about a pedophile. I began my love affair with skeletons in a high school art class, when I realized they were probably one of the best things I could draw, keeping it semi-realistic looking. There is something about the natural beauty of a skull, which is inevitably found in all of us, that mixes a rough exterior with an enchanting beauty. Thinking “skull“, of course the first designer that comes to mind is Alexander McQueen, but this boney masterpiece is becoming more and more prevalent throughout each season’s trends. Here are a few of my favorites.

1. DSQUARED2 skull t-shirt, $190, Shopbop. 2. Juicy Couture skull stud earrings, $45, Bloomingdales. 3. Rebecca Minkoff skull ipad case, $125, Shopbop. 4. Alexander McQueen black leather skull clutch, $1,195, My Theresa5. Your Eyes Lie floral skull tee, $34, Urban Outfitters. 6. Tokyo Milk skull shea butter soap, $11, Beauty.com. 7. Ilena Makri skull chevalier rose gold diamond ring, $3,735, Net-a-Porter8. Kosta Boda still life skull votive, $35, Bloomingdales. 9. Alexander McQueen leather and brass skull keyfob, $275, Net-a-Porter. 10. Alexander McQueen skull-print silk-chiffon scarf, $295, Net-a-Porter.


Daily Jackpot

Metallic, structured accessories are making quite the comeback this season. A clutch that doubles as a last-minute-emergency mirror ensures you’re getting full value of this fashionable fall handbag. Return of the Jetsons? Back to the Future? Whichever you may call it, I am totally onboard this fashion space agePyramid metal tip clutch, $27.44 , ASOS.

If you’re willing to splurge on the ultimate metallic-meets-structured-meets-textured-accessory-all-fall-trends-in-one handbag, in Alexander Wang I trust.

Alexander Wang devere satchel, $855, Shopbop.


Daily Jackpot

Major Sale Alert! Probably the best discount I’ve seen all, summer (besides those Camilla Skovgaard booties I got for $470 $40 – that was just unreal). These Alexander Wang platform booties are perfect for every season, and at 65% off, you definitely could not go wrong adding these to your shoe collection. Hurry over the The OutNet to check out all of the other amazing Alexander Wang merch they have – before it’s sold out!

Alexander Wang jacquelyn leather platform ankle boots $700 $245.


Daily Jackpot

If you have an iPad you need to have this! This DANNIJO iPad case is 70% off right now on Shopbop and a perfect (and affordable) way to keep your technology just as fashionably savvy as you are.

DANNIJO mahlia ipad case, $150 $45, Shopbop.
(be advised that this is not for the latest generation of iPads)


Rainy Daze

In spite of this unusually rainy, August, New Jersey weather – I figured today’s post could only be appropriate for rain-wear. As the cooler, fall months approach, the following items are definitely appearing more and more on college student shopping lists. I must add, that a good umbrella and fabulous pair of rain boots are definitely worth the investment. Stick to something basic and classic that you can wear throughout all seasons and you definitely will make great use out of your purchases!
1. Jimmy Choo chesire flat rainboots, $375, Saks Fifth Avenue. 2. Dolce & Gabbana leopard print pvc wellington boots, $325, Net-a-Porter3. Adidas by Stella McCartney run animal print shell jacket, $325, Net-a-Porter. 4. DiorShow waterproof mascara, $40, CosmeticMall.  4. American Apparel the unisex circle scarf, $28, American Apparel. 6. Felix Ray vintage dot print umbrella, $80, Shopbop. 7. Hunter Boot welly socks solid, $40, Zappos. 8. Alexander McQueen umbrella with gold skull handle, $850 $595, Net-a-Porter. 9. Marc by Marc Jacobs jungle umbrella, $60, Net-a-Porter.


Daily Jackpot

Add this perfect piece by DANNIJO to your arm party for under $100!DANNIJO siamese ring, $92, Tobi.


Missoni x Target

Unless you live under a rock, you’ve heard about/are anticipating/anxiously awaiting/dying over the arrival of Missoni’s latest collaboration with Target. Bloggers everywhere have been taking this collection by storm with look books and creative sketches of what to expect; but finally, the 400-piece full assemblage has been unveiled. The collection’s entirety is priced from $3-$400, thus it would be foolish not to grab everything you can. Perfect timing for back-to-school shopping and apartment redecorating. But hurry, Missoni for Target is only in stores from September 13-October 22. Here are some of my favorite, must-have-need-to-get pieces.A college dormer’s dream come true. Folders and notebooks for class, decorative storage bins to replace those dull, plastic ones (store your hair products, last season’s shoes, textbooks, etc.), and trays for your jewelry and cosmetics.

I’m a huge fan of throw pillows. I tend to purchase plain, solid down comforters and adorn the rest of my abode in colorful mis-matched throws. Missoni for Target’s throw pillows are hundreds of dollars less than original Missoni Home throws. The tea cups are perfect, especially with their storage device; and I won’t even get started with the candles, I need them all.

They’re even launching handbags, clothing, shoes, and accessories! Love these rainboots to brighten up a gloomy day. I’m dying over the flats, scarf, and gloves. Hopefully socks with platform sandals will remain a trend this season because I certainly wouldn’t mind pairing such anklets with my new Grettta platforms. Side note: I love how they’ve opted to keep the original interior tags from the classic Missoni line.


These items are pretty self explanatory and totally necessary to implement into your daily routine. Absolutely obsessed with the travel bags and makeup cases, the tote is perfect for overnight trips or lugging around heavy school books, and I can not wait to have all of these make up brushes and bags in my possession. I’ve needed new brushes for several weeks now; I’m definitely glad I waited. Oh, and the shorts? Love.

I couldn’t think of a more perfect and chic gift for a celebration or night at a friends. Love the assorted gift tags, perhaps that suggests there will be boxes in all of those wild, fun, epitome-of-Missoni patterns?

In my mind, this is the Rolls Royce of the collection. Yes, I’m sure many of you are more excited for that amazing bicycle, but this luggage makes me want to hop on a plane and travel in style. The colors, the hardware, the pattern – perfection.

Click here to see the entire 400-piece look book via Fashionista.