High-Fashion High

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.

Chaiken might not be the most well-known designer on the American shores, but the designer certainly knows how to appeal to the timeless tastes of many women from all cultures. Take the dresses, first of all: From a classic A-line black dress that just falls at the knees to the collared and long-sleeved little red number that is definitely professional, these are ready for day or night, summer or fall.

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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.

Yes, we all know the fact Burberry means classic plaid. Where else can you go for plaid that won’t get you laughed at or accused of liking that blast from the ’70s past a little too much?

For example, the deep browns contrasted with white in Burberry’s skirt looks like a professional but flirty choice for fall or winter when paired with black tights and shiny black pumps. And of course, with a plaid skirt, a solid colored sweater is a must. If it is in the same color family as the skirt, that is a bonus, but Burberry makes wonderful warm matching sweaters with its skirts and pants.

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This unmistakably hot dress by Zac Posen from the Spring 2006 runway is available for $2,400 on Net-a-Porter.com.

It’s remarkably the same dress, with flattering pleats on the chest and a disco print on a mid-length halter. Do me a favor, don’t use its pockets.

I took a break from posting here because those Giuseppe Zanottis really got me too excited. Jane Choo should be back, after moving, soon too! On to the post…

As seen on Pursed Lips, the Mulberry Emmy is being named a new IT bag, but we’re not moved to such adoration that magazines plus Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson and Scarlett Johansson might have for it. Like many, I feel it’s too boxy for I to like it, yet I do favor the cute red version. The bag does have nice detail, such as the pocket and flap designs, and I do like the dogleash-clipped straps (but for me, they’re strictly-as-a-rule not meant to be made longer).

Basically, at $1,195 (available at Net-a-Porter.com), it’s all well and good, but has too much hype.

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 a fun way to celebrate the coming of Summer than with a fun Emilio Pucci swim suit. Personally, I can’t stand to look at this model, nor can I wear a bikini (this year!), but that also means I’m not ready to dish out this dough. Oh, it’s all sadness for me, but that makes me work my tush harder to get fit.

If you’re not there yet, either, better hurry, ’cause these Emilio Pucci bikinis are going, going with a sale at eLUXURY. ($249 and $153.)

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.

A different kind of buckle adorns this Fendi Selleria Hobo. It’s a one-side square buckle that sits atop a Fendi logo ribbon woven through the design. From the limited edition collection, this bag speaks luxury in every detail. Making this bag “worth” its $1,430.00 pricetag is the Fendi plaque with unique I.D. number.