Gemme Aterton Green Goddess with a Pop of Green

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 at 12:00 am

Gemma Arterton is truly such a beauty. The actress graced the screening of her now movie, Tamara Drewe (hosted by Cinema Society), in a classic Grecian inspired long black draped strapless which she finished off with a pop of green – a teal green woven box clutch from the luxe brand Bottega Veneta.

Gemma Arterton at the Cinema Society screening of Tamara Drewe, September 27

Even in such a simple outfit, the actress was breathtaking. She simply looked like a Grecian goddess! Don’t you agree? If you are loving Gemma’s classic and classy style as much as we do, grab it without having to break the bank. Try these affordable pieces:

Dress: Alex Lane Black Jersey Strapless, US$153 (BlueFly.com) / Ring: Juicy Couture Midnight Swag Cluster Ring, US$88 (Zappos.com) / Sandals: Nina Ulrica Sandals, US$100 (Zappos.com) / Purses: Serpui Marie Lavander Minaudiere, US$110; Savanna Blue Woven Box Clutch, US$30; Magid Green Wicker Stone Clutch, US$53; Serpui Marie Fuchsia Minaudiere, US$118 (all from Endless.com)

High Fashion and Jessica Jensen Knocks Off Luxe Bags

Friday, October 1st, 2010 at 2:14 pm

You know how some brands create knock-off versions of really luxe and expensive ones? Well, I found a couple today – High Fashion and Jessica Jensen. In all honesty, I’m glad knock-offs exist. They can satisfy those shopping urges without hurting your wallet so much.

For instance, if you’re in the mood for the Diane Von Furtenberg Stephanie Woven Chain Link Hobo and you can’t afford it, you can enjoy the same look with this Woven Chain Link Hobo from High Fashion at a fraction of the price. Save for minor differences, the two look almost alike.

High Fashion Woven Hobo, US$120 (Endless.com)

vs.

Diane Von Furtenberg Stephanie Woven Chain Link Hobo, US$895 (Shopbop.com)

And in case you’re feelin’ the itch to buy the Bottega Veneta Nero Intrecciato Campana but don’t have that much to spend, no problem, this woven Jessica Jensen bag will do the trick. Even if it still may be quite expensive at US$898, at least it is half the price:

Jessica Jensen Woven Hobo, US$898 (Endless.com)

vs.

Bottega Veneta Nero Intrecciato Campana, US$1980 (BottegaVeneta.com)

You can purchase both High Fashion and Jessica Jensen bags from Endless.com

We Love Olivia Palermo’s Eclectic Style

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010 at 12:00 am

Today we’re featuring Olivia Palermo simply because we love this lady’s taste in fashion. We love how she mixes pieces together, always unexpected and yet always chic. The socialite and “The City” star was spotted at the front row of Tibi’s Spring 2011 presentation the other week looking like this:

Olivia Palermo at the Tibi Spring 2011 Fashion Show, September 14

What do you think? Don’t you just love her eclectic style? Who’d have thought that suede (boots), embroidery (navy dress), and a tan embossed croc (clutch) could look good together?

The dress is by Tibi and the boots are by Proenza Schouler. You can buy the dress at Shopbop and the boots from Zappos or MyTheresa. As for the purse, it’s an Hermes clutch; and we all know THAT one is not only hard to find but also very expensive, probably even more expensive than the dress and the shoes. If you can afford it, feel free to visit the Hermes boutique in your area.