Desperate for Flats

When I think of flats one woman comes to mind, Tory Burch. She got on the map with her clothing line but became huge when she designed her leather flats with her signature emblem on it. Now the Prima Reva Ballerina flats comes in an array of colors and textures. In her latest flat designs she has ditched her gold emblem and gone for a more subtle flat with a cute tassel.

I also don't enjoy the knockoff Tory Burch flat. It is clearly fake so why try to pass it off as the real thing? I understand that the Burch flats can be expensive but then why not just buy one by another designer? Quite honestly, I would suggest splurging on the real thing for they last for a very long time, and they don't seem to be going out of style.

Having owned the original black flat since June 06' I have become bored by the flat. The problem is there are no other fabulous flats. Browsing through the flats section on Neimanmarcus.com I saw a pair of Manolo Blahnik leopard flats.

Of course they are insanely pricey at $515. I don't even like them that much. Honestly, I like the Tory Burch leopard flats better which are a fraction of the cost of the Manolo's. I guess if I want to get a new pair of flats I will have to settle for being like one of the pack and purchasing another pair of Burch flats. Except these faux snake skin flats are unique.

Bottom Line: The Tory Burch flat doesn't seem to be going anywhere. If your a fan of them I suggest purchasing a pair, I believe they are actually starting to go on sale at this point. My friend got a pair of the classic black ones on sale at Plaza Too. Don't buy the fake ones, it is obvious that they are not authentic, splurge on the real thing.

Until Next Time...Ciao Fashionistas

Update

Update: Very important information I learned from my dermatologist yesterday. When you buy makeup, moisturizer or any product you will put on your face make sure it is non-comedogenic. It doesn't matter if it says dermatologist recommended, non-allergenic, etc. Non-comedogenic means that the product will not clog your pores causing acne. Fortunately enough Bare Minerals are non-comedogenic. If your products do not say this on the bottle, go to the company website and check it out.

FYI: I began a post on high-waisted pants a while ago however I just finished it on Monday. Therefore when I posted it, it appeared after my posting on Bare Minerals. Be sure to check it out.


Ciao Fashionistas

Fashion Nails

Fashion Alert: black nails are out navy nails are in!

Thank goodness there is a new hot color because I have been sporting dark, almost black, nail polish for two years! Like every other trend black nail lacquer has tricked down so that everyone is wearing it. Women over 50 are even wearing it. Celebrities like Lindsay Lohan, Mischa Barton, and Nicole Richie all rocked the trend. Lindsay took it up a notch by always having chipped nails. The famed fashion house Chanel known for it's couture and demure clothing came out with a black color called black satin that was such a coveted item that it was auctioned off on eBay for $100.
OPI that well known nail lacquer company has just introduced it's knew Russian Collection. I absolutely adore all these colors. The colors are all sultry and are great alternatives to black shades. My favorite color is Russian Navy. It still provides the same dark wild flair that black does but with knew edge. More importantly, it sets you apart from everyone else in the world who is still wearing black. Sarah Michelle Geller is the first celebrity to don the color. Way to go Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Unfortunately, the nail salon I frequent didn't have the color in yet but I am looking forward to trying it this week. I will keep you posted on how it looks and the response I get.

If navy is a bit too riskay for you. Don't worry reds are still all the rage. There are so many great reds out there. Right now, I'm wearing Essie's Fish Net Stockings, Deep purples, maroons, and even gray have been spotlighted as being hip colors.

Bottom line: Venture outside the box and try something knew. Say goodbye to black nails, it used to be cutting edge but now it has become the norm. Try a color that will shock people. Remember it's not permanent, it'll be gone in a week.


Until Next Time....Ciao Fashionistas