Celine

my chic vintage Celine red/orange leather mini bag with gold hardware

My absolute fave designer & collection of the year 2010 is hands down Phoebe Philo for the french luxury house Celine! Also just named designer of the year, at the recent British Fashion Awards. The shapeless bold orange ankle length dress above with poncho and gold metal tone necklace from her Resort 2011 Collection, is a head-to-toe look of the perfect mix of her new take on minimalism mixed with elements of old world charm. Her retro touches, pop colors, perfection in details, and always managing to keep the classiness and refinement of Celine - makes you keep yearning for more!

www.celine.com

Accessories

An AMAZING bag and shoes is always a must! The above accessory story pics were featured in the current Bloomingdale's catalog. Not only am I dreaming of the Chanel, I'm also loving the story layout - which was was produced by my BF & acclaimed set-designer Ali Gallagher! Check out her website to view into the fantastical and whimsical world of art creations thru her paintings, etchings and drawings:
www.aligallaghercreations.com

L'AGENCE

Loving L'AGENCE! It might be french for "The Agency" but it was created by famed agent Margaret Maldonado and her crew of stylists in LA, not France - even thou the line seems soooo french! All looks exude a confident, laid back, low-key style with a sporty-luxe twist. A must have for me is the charcoal herringbone ankle pant with front slash pockets and rear flap pocket with zippers at the elastic ankle cuffs - the perfect easy chic winter staple! Angelina Jolie looks so holiday gorgeous in her L'AGENCE signature black velvet pantsuit with beaded top - tis the season for velvet!

http://www.lagencefashion.com/