Stella McCartney And Her Alexa Bag

While I'm not exactly taken with either of the looks Stella McCartney has been sporting this week in London- neither the awkward cleavage nor the fugly denim dress is what I consider a flattering look- her purse caught my eye. Stella McCartney is carrying the Alexa woven faux-leather shoulder bag from her own collection ($1595 at net-a-porter). The Alexa also comes a square tote and a clutch, both are pretty interesting looking, but it's this shoulder bag with its 70s feel that's most appealing.

Photos of Stella McCartney by Bauer Griffin via Zimbio.
Stella McCartney Alexa bag from net-a-porter.com

Want

This might place me in the Victoria Beckham school of shoe philosophy, but my second thought when I saw this pair of Alexandre Birman Indigo Python wedges was: "looks so comfy!" (the first one was "Pretty! Want"). Between the ample wedge, the platform and the wide straps that can hold even the wonkiest of ankles (mine) in place, these Alexandre Birman sandals look as easy to wear as they're chic. Yes, that's my idea of reasonable shoes.

Photo via Lyst.

Paco Rabanne Is Back In Fashion

Five years ago fashion designer Paco Rabanne left the house carrying his name and the ready-to-wear market. This fashion week in Paris saw the return of the Paco Rabanne house to fashion, headed by designer Manish Arora. They held a presentation to announce a reissue of the iconic bag, Le 69 Paco Rabanne (in the photo above).

There's also an interesting collaboration with two other fashion talents. A partnership with Comme des Garçons resulted in a version of the metal chain bag in the same design, but with new colors and materials (shagreen, leather). The “Le 69″ Paco Rabanne x Comme des Garcons Bags are already available in Paris as well as online from Colette (colette.fr) where they cost 815 – 1500 euro.

The other version is the Le 69 Paco Rabanne X Judy Blame, created by the punky British designer and takes the chain theme to the next level by decorating it with British coins, silver flowers, razor blades, whistles, and bottle openers. A fashionable Swiss Army knife? Maybe. Personally, I'd sell my soul for the vintage original version, but that's just me.

Photos and info: Colette, Vogue.com and trendlend.net

Alexander McQueen Butterfly Shoes

These are Alexander McQueen Butterfly shoes for spring/summer 2011. They were designed by McQueen's successor as the label's creative director, Sarah Burton, and are priced at £2,300 per pair. I wish they made prints of these shoes so I could buy them to decorate my dressing room.

Photos: luxuryculture.com

Want- DVF Harper Bag

I don't know about you, but I've had enough gray and black. The DVF Harper day bag in this geometric design makes me believe spring actually might be around the corner. Right now this pattern seems to be a Neiman/Bergdorf exclusive. There are also solid colors available on Diane Von Furstenbers'g own website, but I'm not in the mood for plain beige.

The DVF Penny Wave Satchel isn't bad, either, but I know myself: ivory suede is not going to last (or remain ivory) the season.

Photos: neimanmarcus.com

Paris Hilton Wears Chanel In Madrid

I usually try to avoid thinking about Paris Hilton. There are all the obvious reasons, of course, but truth is that I just can't figure her out. I always say that her success says a lot more about us as consumers than about her. Every time I think "well, this woman has after all successfully branded herself into a real business, she can't really be all that_________  (insert adjective of your choice)", I hear her speak and frighteningly myopic and inarticulate. So I ignore her.

I just stumbled upon a bunch of Paris Hilton's photos from last week in Madrid, where she was promoting something or other and noticed how she's starting to look like a cartoon version of herself and it isn't pretty. I dislike stripper-chic and I don't think this look is doing Paris any favors. She's only 29 but the lifestyle seems to be catching up with her. There's no amount of tasteless Chanel accessories that can hide it.

And a note to Uncle Karl: Stop diluting the brand. Please.

Photos: Getty Images Europe

Bare Manifesto

 Dark White (clothing line) and Staal (accessories) just launched their latest collection Bare Manifesto. I love how minimalist the cuts are and the color palette is so refreshing. Staal went a bit experimental mixing various chains with beads, stones and some charms. 

Congrats Bea and Debbie! :]

Photography: Seven Barretto
Styling: Bea and Debbie
Model: Jessica Sto. Domingo

www.shopdarkwhite.com/ www.staaldesign.com

Gorilla Ring

I've been looking for chunky rings and I'm so glad that I've found this ring yesterday.
Isn't it awesome? I can scratch you if you disagree...haha.

fugly! haha! I'm trying to translate Juan Caguicla's style here. boo. haha.

Naye Quiros

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Naye Quiros was born in Mexico, she studied industrial design in Milan, and now she lives in Buenos Aires. And in her artworks she combines a surprising spirit of the Latin America and European sensibility. Simple and even a bit rough these jewerly just attract the eye!  

check his site, it's pretty awesome

CROWNED

CROWNED is the accessory line that I made during my internship at the FARM last summer.
The accessories are made out of crown caps and is for the benefit of some unfortunate mothers in the metro. Here are some of my designs:

Photography/ Art Direction : Benjo Billones(me!)
Model: Kamille Reyes
Assisted by : Rizzel Tena

(unfortunately, after my internship, I wasn't able to push through with
this project because of my busy schooling.
am just too proud that I posted it here.HAHA!)

whoaaaah awesome. thanks sartorialist.

yeah this is my new purse. so what.

Theatre Products RTW Spring 2010