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The "it" bag

The “it” bag or better yet, the ‘it’shape is what best represents this seasons trends...

The “it”, is the bag that makes you dream or at leat the bag you wear with pride and enjoy it’s texture, the color and shape.

This season there so many shapes, sizes, forms, textures that sometimes it’s crazy because there is so much to choose from that it can get confusing... but in short the biggest trend this season is the ladylike vintage look, skin print, fur handbags.

One suggestion when apiring your handbags- try to honor your day bags with your daywear... sometimes the day handbags can be taken into the evening, but if you had a choice, then I recommend to use your evening bags only for the evening.

Here are some of my favorite looks this season and also they can be found on Xtravagans Facebook page

1 Fendi striped calf-hair peek-a-boo

2 Jimmy Choo large suede bag

3 Yves Saint Laurent large bowler bag

4 Yves Saint Laurent metallic zip bowler bag

5 Marc Jacobs brown structured leather tote

6 Gucci suede tote

Have a great week!

The bag special edition for Spring 2010

I want to give you a fun way to learn about bags, nowadays there are so many names for bags, that when we go into a shop we sometimes feel a bit lost... on the picture above you will get some “key” words to familiarize ourselves, when we go shopping and learn something new every day.

A Handbag is the accessory that frequently completes a look.

When I’m really “into” a bag I can wear it almost every day, but when my mood tells me to dress up, then I can change bag almost every single day... I know, it’s crazy, but sometimes I can be very picky with what I match my bag, sometimes my bag has nothing to do with what I’m wearing... it gives that loose look I tend to look for sometimes.

So, if you are like me or similar like me, when it comes to your bag then enjoy it! And if not, enjoy it as well. There is no golden rule for bags! Thanks for that, right?

Hangbags : metallic python D&G by Dolce Gabbana, Marc Jacobs sequin, Brown Celine bag, Abaco python leather bag, Yellow Bottega Veneta, Grey Preen bag, grey washed Alexander Wang, beige Stella McCartney woven flap, black Marc Jacobs bag

Satchel: Miu Miu denim bag, black Mulberry, nude Chloe, blue Alexander McQueen

Tote: Camel Tory Burch, Louis Vuitton, black and cream Celine shopping bag, camel and white Smythson bag, two tone suede washed Fendi bag, woven metallic python Bottega Veneta tote bag, Valentino lace, Fendi shopping tote

Clutch: military Guiseppe Zanotti design clutch, black satin Judith Leiber art deco bag, Nancy Gonzalez python clutch, zigzag black and white Emilio Pucci, black leather butterfly Jimmy Choo clutch, zebra Roger Vivier clutch, stone Steffen Schraut clutch, pink python Michael Kors clutch, green abalone shell clutch Celestina, soft silk pink petals Christian Louboutin

Hobo: orchid woven napa leather Bottega Veneta hobo, beige and black handle Stella McCartney hobo, python Michael Kors hobo, Valentino Garavani metallic, fringed Jimmy Choo hobo.

Buy Keep Store 2010

I would like to start the year with one of my favorite editorial issues – What to buy keep or store right now. Some of us are still in the “cold” wave, with clear blue skies, and some of you live in the tropics and want to start mixing some spring trends into your outfits.

Here are some guidelines on what to do right now….

BUY – If you want to start incorporating some key spring items into your winter wardrobe I recommend that you look for dresses in nude or pastel colors. Look for that shape that best fits your body, and if you want to wear it now, I recommend wearing it with high boots in dark brown, or beige. Continue to match your outfits with big heavy metal necklaces; just remember to balance it with smaller earrings, and vise versa. Wooden shoes will be very big this coming spring/summer, so if you still have them from previous seasons get them out! When it comes to Jackets, soft materials will be more appropriate than structured jackets, trying to achieve that flow and loose look. Soft jackets will help you give movement to your cloths and it will also help hide those extra kilos you may have gained over the holidays… just make sure that when you use layers you use block colors to cover that area you most want to hide…

One of the biggest trends this spring/summer are prints with techno vibe, look for prints that flatter your body type and tones that compliment your skin color not the print that is in fashion. When it comes to handbags, crocodile, snake, and reptile skins will be the “most have” material in bags this coming spring, as well as skin clutches with metal accents.

KEEP – Floral dresses will continue to be very popular in the warmer months; I recommend that you choose the right floral pattern, the one that makes you look fresh and young, and brightens up your face. When I say floral, I don’t mean big and bold, I mean the one that you like the best, and reflects your personal style. Continue making a statement with big bead necklaces, and strappy sandals. Keep your sharp shoulder jackets, and also those shirts, and T-shirts you bought with shoulder pads and big sleeves. Slouchy bags will continue to be key pieces this coming spring.

STORE- My biggest advice is to avoid wearing all black outfits from February on, and store those dark black hosieries, and exchange them for beige, and browns. Animal charms won’t be very “in” in the next couple of months, so store them for the moment and once it’s hot get them out! Mary Jane shoes are great for any time of the year, but if we want to experience the change in season let’s store them until next fall. Cropped jackets are also very wearable but let’s try and incorporate softer looks. Store your plaid prints, until the next school season, as well as your boyish messenger bags.

For further information please write to: blog@xtravagans.com

Xtravagans Holiday Gift Guide

It is better to give than to receive apart from advice

–

Mark Twain

One of my favorite things is to give gifts to my friends and family. I love to collect things, all year round, and if I bump into that special present, for that special person, I take the chance and get it. I believe gifts should be bought when you have the change, because they rarely are available when you want them to be.

This will be the last editorial of the year, since I will be taking a small break for the holidays, hopefully I will be back in January to continue with fresh ideas and share more fashion advise on anything and everything and making Xtravagans your fashion & lifestyle referral for any occasion or event.

Wishing you a happy holiday, and may all your wishes come true, and many more!

Here are some holiday’s presents I found and I hope they give you ideas on what to get if you haven’t done it.

For him

Missoni toweling bathrobe, Panasonic ultra thin shaver, Neiman iPod case, YSL grey polo top, Thomas Lyte backgammon set, Lanvin cufflinks

For Kids

Morgan Cycle Retro bling scooter, Ralph Lauren two-piece set, Gayle Warwick eliza cotton pajamas, Mogo charmband, Swankie blankie Camo pillow and sleeping bag, Juicy couture dress-up ballerina kit

For her

Lanvin rose brooch, Ines & Marechal fox vest with satin lining, YSL lovely lip color palette, Bex Rox gold plated onyx ring, YSL tote with zipper detailing, Erdem silk print scarf

Holiday Travel & Fashion

If you are still undecided and don’t have plans for this holiday, I would like to give you 3 options where to go for either 3 days, or 10 days.

According to my sources & research I will give you options on where to stay in these places and also some fashion suggestions on what to wear.

Antigua: Antigua is becoming more and more the “elite” place to be, since not many people know about it, and because its beaches are more untouched than in other Caribbean islands.
Hotel accommodations:
www.bluewaters.net, www.galleybayresort.com, www.hermitagebay.com
Missoni has come up with Missoni mare, a more affordable line for swimwear, and honestly so chic and glamorous, pair it with earrings from Sazingg. The new Tory Burch shoes, are just the perfect tone to go with anything and everything, it just reminds us there is a sun even if we don’t go to Antigua…

Berlin: Berlin has become a place of reference for the modern arts, and business world. Another good thing is that you can stay at a 4 star hotel with reasonable prices.
Hotel accommodation:

www.schlosshotelberlin.com/, www.louisas-place.net, sofitel-berlin-gendarmenmarkt
Imagine new years day with this Karen Millen tuxedo dress, you can do as the photo and wear opaque tights for a more strong look, pair it with this luminous earrings to light up your face, Brian Atwood platform shoes , and DVF soft leather clutch bag.

Verbier, Switzerland: “Verbier has become the serious skier’s resort of choice for laid-back glamour and good time” according to Harper’s Bazaar.
Hotel Accomodation:

www.thelodge.com, www.ckverbier.com, www.bestchaletintheworld.com

For a chic and comfortable look, I recommend this Adidas by Stella McCartney ski pant, Moncler soft and light jacket that is just great because it keeps you warm but it also accentuates your waist. Dior boots, perfect for the after ski appero, rabbit earmuffs, and Marni sunglasses.

Have a fabulous and safe trip!

Stylish Halloween

I have always believed in beauty and I have never understood why we have to look ugly for Halloween. That is why I would like to give you different Halloween ideas with a chic twist, and looking beautiful to whatever party you may have.

The secret to be beautiful for Halloween is in the ability to create a good outfit and in the makeup. Here are 3 examples of great looking makeup, which you can try and do yourself or just go to your makeup stylist and ask them to do something similar.

Modern witch: I wanted to give you a modern witch in leather, with a more “informal” approach and trying to achieve that sexy look. Fendi black leather cuff with chain detail, Junya Watanabe black nylon jacket with chain detail, Stella McCartney black thigh-high boot, Alexander McQueen black leather pencil skirt. Christian Louboutin zip-detail clutch

Arlequin: I found this amazing makeup to go perfectly with this great dress, Rachel Gilbert sequined satin dress, Since the dress is achieving all that you want for the costume, just add earrings that stand out on their own, and have that WOW effect. Kenneth Jay Lane 9 row crystal baguette earrings. Remember is all in the makeup here, another makeup option is your face very white with one black tear drop, black lips, and maybe smoky eyes to beautify you.

La Vampiresse: Vampires are so “In” right now, I had to give the classic Vampiresse look. Go for a dramatic strapless dress, One Vintage gold sequin-embellished black strapless tulle dress so that your makeup and neck Vampire Bite Makeup Kit are the key pieces here. Your makeup should achieve that “cold” look, so your skin should look whiter than ususal. Your lips should look very red, but very glossy as well, and try to intensify the smoky eyes to achieve that mysterious Vampiresse look along with this Jennifer Behr pearl veiling and Sylvia Toledano clutch bag

For further consultation please contact me
Have a great Halloween!

Shine like sequin

Ever since I was very small I loved anything that shinned, and today I still do even more. As for sequin, I feel today I understand them better, and I deeply enjoy wearing them even for the day, of course if they are discreet and flatter my personal style.

This season because of the 80’s rush we are getting; many designers have incorporated sequins, but in a more sophisticated way and not as flashy as we remember the 70’s and 80’s.

I would recommend that if you wish to incorporate sequin into your style, you wear a sequin T-shirts and cover it with a cardigan, or the opposite effect can also look great. If you tend to be more of a classic style or sporty wear the sequin with nude or dark shades to take down the glitz, or just wear it in a bag, shoes, and scarf.

Here are some examples of I like the most right now.

Items from left to right from top to bottom: ADAM silver sequin embellished jersey sweatshirt, Matthew Williamson paillette mini dress, Oscar de la Renta gold paillette-embellished cardigan, Dolce & Gabbana silver sequin sneaker, Angel Jackson sequin and stud satchel clutch, Proenza Shouler sequin tee.

3.1 Phillip Lim sequin sprayed blacl and gold t-shirt, Ashish fashion stripes in this fierce tiger-patterned sequined tank top, Day Birger et Milkkelsen black sequin and beaded cotton vest, Valentino sequin shoes, Haute Hippie sequin mosaic tank dress, Oscar de la Renta multicolored sequin sprayed silk dress.

Chain Chain Chain

There’s nothing like Aretha Franklin singing this song... Chain chain chain, Chain a fool...

Every time I see a chain bag; I remember two things, the song and Chanel. Since it is obvious that Chanel is the masters in chain bag, I wanted to give you different options besides Chanel.

A few ideas on where you can wear any of these bags for example Marc Jacobs studded bag, Lanvin quilted leather tote, Stella McCartney, Dior, or the Raspberry Fendi bag these will be great for that every day look. The sequin Lanvin, the bronze Lanvin with the rose detail and the Chloe with the bow detail are perfect for drinks, a premier event, the Opera, or a Gallery opening. These bags deserve to the taken to beautiful places were other women can enjoy your great taste. The multicoloured Anya Hindmarch, and the Fendi Black and beige I think they could look great for a tea with friends, a very important meeting that you wish to look very sharp or a business lunch. Emilio Pucci’s denim bag, Roberto Cavalli studded grey clutch, Lanvin quilted lambskin and Zagliani blue python bag can also be worn for every day or dress up an informal look.

From top to bottom - left to right:

Chloe crystal bow bag in goatskin, Dior dark brown and cream shoulder bag, Fendi Raspberry baguette with strap, Zagliani blue python skin bag, Fendi two-toned leather bag, Marc Jacobs studded quilted chain bag, Emilio Pucci blue denim shoulder bag with gold tone chain strap, Lanvin black quilted leather bag, Roberto Cavalli grey suede studded clutch, Stella McCartney black faux leather boho bag with chain detailing, Lanvin quilted lambskin bag, Fendi pony skin bag with embroided detail, Lanvin mini bag with jewelled rosette, Mulberry gold cracked metallic clutch, and Anya Hindmarch multicoloured leather clutch.

I would like to thank all the emails I have received over the past weeks, I truly enjoy making your personal style more enjoyable.

For further consultations please contact me

Bags of Fall 2009

For today I wanted to give you my favourite bags for the fall/Winter 2009. Bags are one of my favourite things in fashion; well I think in my case any type of accessories! I truly believe in personal style, and if you know me, you know I love big totes and clutch bags.

Here are some fall bags...

Bags: white emilio pucci in chains, black and white silk emilio pucci, black and hot pink leopard print jimmy choo, Vintage look Lanvin, black and green paillete Valentino, Pink Marc Jacobs hand bag, Silver stone Valentino tote, Brown fur Fendi bag, Red leather Peekaboo tote Fendi, Black and white pony skin Jimmy Choo bag, Python Fendi, Gold Givenchy, black, white and brown Judith Lieber, Gold Lanvin in chains, Louis Vitton limited edition, Black embellished Marc Jacobs hand bag, Missoni fur shoulder bag, and Louis Vitton tote.

You can purchase these bags @ Net-a-porter , Mytheresa , Louis Vitton

* I hope you like my new template, I think is a bit more organized.

Look of the week

The look of the week I have created this week is all in nude and it has been a must summer colour for awhile now, especially if you have a great tan. Remember these are just ideas on how to mix and match things together. I decided that since the hat has a great black sequin strand I would focus on that and make the accessories black. Nude looks great with any colour so don’t be afraid in using turquoise, pink, blue, orange, gold, red, purple colours. These are the items: Cosabella top, Derek Lam sequin vest, Eugenia Kim braid fedora hat, Ysl earrings, Halston envelope clutch, Ysl necklace, Proenza Schouler pleated silk pyjama pants, Stella McCartney nude shoes, Alessandro dell Acqua cream sheer knit top, Oscar de la Renta leather cuff, Stella McCartney pants and Versace peep toe shoes.