High-Fashion High

It’s a Mirror-acle!

Admit it. You’re a bit of a narcissist. From your computer’s screensaver (you in Agent Provocateur) to your ring tone (“I Know What Boys Like”) to your license plate (FXY-LDY), you’re your number one fan. So, when Gucci introduced it’s latest line of accessories- heels and handbags bedecked with triangular mini-mirrors- you were first on the list. A collection of suede platform sandals, tasseled hobos and chrome-plated clutches, they’re the first fashions that let you take a look at your sexy self while catapulting your already-stellar style. And, just think- you can finally get your Tom Ford shades back from your friend; she never stood still long enough for you to apply your lip plumper anyway.

Available at neimanmarcus.com.

Until this season’s ready-to-wear showings, clear accessories could be found only in establishments called Scores or Crazy Horse. But, thanks to such high fashion frontrunners as Pucci, Chanel and YSL, there is a window of opportunity for the designer-clad and fully-clothed set to sport the transparent trend. From the Lucite-and-patent-paired platforms at Dolce & Gabbana to the luxe, leather-trimmed totes at Fendi, today’s see-through extras are surprisingly chic and not-so-surprisingly sexy. Just remember- when matching sheer shoes to a peek-a-boo bag, keep your small bills stashed in a wallet. You wouldn’t want to confuse anyone.

Get the Look: Fendi’s B. Mix Large Transparent Bag is available at eluxury.com ($1580).

Exclusively sold at Neiman Marcus online, this leopard-printed suede boot by Manolo Blahnik is luxurious and trendy for Autumn. With a 4 1/5″ covered heel, this boot named “Lace Suede” is $790.

Think of how fabulous the lady is walking the city streets in these. She’s nothing less.

This is fabulous shoe overdrive! These Christian Lacroix Crystal Wedges are beyond ultimate luxury … they’re insane!

Genuine crystals on a 4 inch high wedge heel, plus a satin bow on the ankle strap. Is it just too much?

It’s all shoe candy fun, plus I really love the checked lining. They retail for $1,636.31.

As sophisticated as can be is this Embroidered Linen Sandal by Manolo Blahnik, with a multicolored jewel upper. Ohh it looks as though there are blush pearls and navy blue stones! Plus that Blahnik-styled slingback halter, ohh I love you, dear Regina! With a 3 ½” heel on this piece of Italian luxury, it’s priced at $645.

Is this Summer or Fall? It’s a boot, but it has a butterfly. It’s the color of an Autumn leaf, but it has cool & breathable cut-out leather. Perhaps it’s for those in between days. All I know is, I’m happy to see a boot right now, for I love them. That doesn’t mean I’m generally excited to see the Autumn warmth needed in clothes. Oh, no, but I do love the seasonal wardrobe change and flexibility. In some areas, such pieces aren’t allowed—shame!

Get these very IT Leather Butterfly Boots by Anna Sui at Net-a-Porter for $712.52.

For luxurious summer nights, why not bronze-leaf sandals for evening? Be a natural beauty without being a nature buff; keep your greens metallic! This Giuseppe Zanotti Metallic Leaf Slide is just so divine—the more I look at the large picture, the more I can’t stand it!

What could be more fabulous than a leopard-skin printed suede? Well, it’s on a Manolo Blahnik Mary Jane, so it’s indeed the best of Italian luxury, as well as a modern classic.

This 3 1/2″ heel is $545.

These Peep-Toe “Papillon” Pumps by Etro are just the sweetest, loveliest shoes I have seen! I love that contrast and the choice of sophisticated red and pale, pale green (yes!). I love that they’re made of canvas, and of course I love the suede fringe atop the peep-toe. I even love the shiny purple leather insole!

You’ll love that they’re on sale! at eLUXURY.

For my first post back at this blog, I’m delighted to feature these two heels. They are glittering, glamorous and everything a girl dreams of!

The first ones are these Miu Miu Glitter Pumps, they’re the perfect Cinderella does silver and gold. Decorated in jewels and darling grosgrain bow, they’re not for every feet at $470.

Secondly, we have these entirely-silver-glittered D’Orsays from Marc by Marc Jacobs that are perfect pin-up. These baby-dolls come in at $235.