Wishlist: Dolce & Gabbana Face Wedges

From the Suede Kisses bag to Suede Faces shoes…I am obsessed. I should be growing out of these types of things, my taste and my style should be maturing as I get older, but instead, I find myself further drawn to silly, kitschy items like these Dolce & Gabbana face wedges. Is there no hope for me? Will I be a sixty-year old woman in a silly hat, wearing silly shoes and silly jewelry? Not sure yet, but stay tuned.

Photo Credits: Sea of Shoes

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The Selby In Our Place

Well, not in my place or your place, but in Toronto! The famed photographer and illustrator Todd Selby visited our lovely (if slightly G20 handicapped) city to promote his new book “The Selby is in Your Place”. Holt Renfrew held the Toronto launch of his book at Parts & Labour restaurant in Parkdale, while fans got a chance to meet him at the Bloor St. Holt Renfrew book signing the next day.

If you still don’t know who Todd Selby is (have you been living under a rock?), check out his website. It’s chock-full of great and quirky decorating ideas, that you can steal from the likes of Karl Lagerfeld, Lou Doillon, and Inès de la Fressange, and many stylish others.

Photo Credits: 2nd photo – Jennifer Roberts for The Globe And Mail; all others – Style Blog

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Elle Spain’s Disney Designers

Have you ever wondered what would happen if Karl Lagerfeld fell into some well (ala Enchanted) only to end up in a Disney-animated world? Well, Elle Spain certainly has given it some thought, and the results, I must admit, are pretty cool! Can totally see Donatella as a duck, it’s completely spot on! But then again, most of the designers in the spread are ducks (with the exception of Karl, and D&G). Were the folks at Elle Spain too scared to paint someone as a pig, a cow, or…gasp…an elephant in their April 2010 issue? I would guess so. I, for one, would never want to taste someone like Karl’s wrath! No, thanks!

I think these cartoons are pretty amazing! Do you? Sound off in the comments!

Photo Credits: www.refinery29.com

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Chanel Paris – Shanghai Collection

You might remember last year’s Chanel Paris-Moscow collection, which featured such gems as Matryoshka doll and Fabergé-inspired bags. Well, to honor the Universal Exhibition in Shanghai, Chanel launched a collection inspired by that Chinese city. This limited-edition collection also includes a pretty lacquered doll-clutch, as well as a not-so-PC “Take Away” purse, dragon cuffs, and tacky sequined bags. 

Once again, I find myself enthralled by the loveliness of the very kitschy (yet very unattainable) doll clutch, and I even like the Chanel “to go” box-bag. And why the heck not? It’s cute, tongue-in-cheek, and fun to look at. I’d definitely buy one if money wasn’t an issue. What about you? Do you like any of the pieces, or are they too much for you?

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Alexander McQueen Fall 2010 Collection

Earlier this week, 16 showpieces from Alexander McQueen’s Fall 2010 collection were presented in Paris. Inspired by the Byzantine art and Old Master paintings, the collection was hailed “heartbreakingly beautiful”. Indeed it is. It is also heartbreakingly sad, that another incredible talent is gone too soon. Rest in peace, Lee Alexander McQueen. You and your art will be greatly missed.

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La Dolce Vita

Watching La Dolce Vita tonight. Such a sad, but beautiful film. One of my favorites. Did you know it won an Oscar for Costume Design? If you haven’t seen it yet, I highly recommend it!

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Stamped?

Ok, I love Chanel! Mostly the little tweed blazers that I’ll probably never own in a million years, or the classic quilted purses that I will own in less than a million years. I love Chanel’s infamous interlocking CC’s and have been a Chanel lover for many years now. But stamping my forehead with their logo? Definitely would not do that. Now this is just an art project, which I have to admit, is quite creative…but I honestly think that there is an actual market for such a thing. Branding just took on a whole other meaning.

Would you get your forehead stamped with Chanel’s or any other brand’s logo?

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All Dolled Up

Love these dolls so much! I want them all! There’s Lanvin, Marc Jacobs, Givenchy, Gareth Pugh, Proenza Schouler…and more! If I had a daughter, I would definitely want her to have one of these Kouklitas (which seems like a Spanish-ified version of the Russian word for doll – Koukla). I can’t decide on my favorite here. They are all so cute! A little creepy too (they remind me of those 3D paintings by Phoebe from Friends, remember those?)…but still more cute than creepy! Which one is your fave?

Above from left: Proenza Schouler; Ann Demeulemeester, Givenchy

Above from left: Katie Eary, Gareth Pugh, Rick Owens; Lanvin.

Above, from left: Comme Des Garçons; Marc Jacobs.

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Alice in Wonderland…

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Can’t wait to see it!

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Halloween 2009: Marc Jacobs and Bergdorf Windows

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Most of us had come to expect festive holiday displays in various retailers’ windows come Christmas. Well, perhaps because of the scary economy, or just for fun, some stores decked their windows out in something other than “boughs of holly” and brought us these awesome Halloween displays! Whether it’s swampy in NYC, or abstract in San Francisco, Marc Jacobs didn’t lack the creativity and tried to perhaps bring some of the window shoppers into his stores instead. Although to be perfectly honest, I really don’t know whether I would be brave enough to venture into a toxic zombie waste swamp to shop for clothes. Eeek! I do, however, loooove the cow window! It’s got a perfect pop of color and is weird enough to catch my attention as I walk down the street! Wish I was in San Fran to witness it firsthand!

Bergdorf’s windows are also quite stunning, showing various fairy tales with a technological twist. Princess and the PC, anyone? Not as fun as MJ, but visually captivating all the same. So what do you guys think? Do these windows scare you away, or make you want to shop till you drop?

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More spooky windows after the jump!

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Wedding Cake Toppers: Cute or Tacky?

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Apart from the fact that I’d burnt a huge hole in my dress an hour before Stephanie and Addison’s wedding, to me, their reception was a major success! The beautiful bride wore 4 amazing dresses, the groom seemed to keep it together quite well, as did the bride, everything was very well-organized, and we all had a blast! I really loved that they showed a video of the couple’s morning and the church ceremony for those of us that missed it. Congratulation, Stephanie! I wish you and your new hubby an ocean of love and happiness together!

For a few of my other friends that are getting married quite soon, these few finds on Etsy might be of interest to you! As well as to any wedding guests that want to make a personal gift to the newlyweds! These wedding cake toppers are adorable, sometimes cringe-worthy, and at times scary, but I think they are worth a look.

About a year ago, I attended a wedding in which the couple had bobbleheads made to resemble themselves on top of their cake. As a sort of The Office tribute, I thought the idea was totally cute! So for those of you that are looking for cake toppers, the ones below are all from Etsy and range from about $50 to $200, depending on the level of customization. Some sellers will take care of the smallest details to ensure that your topper meets your high expectations, and most ship internationally. Next wedding is in about a month, so Jo, you still have time to get one of you and Gabe made on Etsy! I think your figurine should be trying on a shoe, while Gabe is buried in a pile of shoes with only his head sticking out. What do you think?

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Coco Avant Chanel

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The $24 Million Question

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Who knew that the beyond talented photographer Annie Leibovitz was in so much financial trouble? Go to the NY Times  website to read the full (shocking) article.

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Gems of Italian Cinema

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I guess it’s a little too late to let you guys know about the “Signore and Signore: Leading Ladies of the Italian Cinema” event happening at the Cinematheque Ontario, since it ends today. Boohoo! I am sure those of you that love Italian cinema have already heard all about it and have gone, and those that haven’t…well, you should definitely check it out next time!

I grew up watching a lot of foreign films, and even though Soviet films will always have a special place in my heart (Devchata, Bril’yantovaya Ruka, Operaciya I, etc), Italian films from the 50s and 60s are one of my all time favorites! I think it’s the combination of great stories, amazing actors, sharp fashions, and the language! Plus Marcello Mastroianni’s good looks don’t hurt either!

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I am re-watching an old-time favorite “Nights of Cabiria” tonight! Cannot wait! Am super disappointed that Cinematheque Ontario did not include “Marriage Italian Style” in their lineup. Sofia Loren is the leading lady of Italian Cinema, and yet this comedic masterpiece by De Sica was grossly overlooked this time around (she is both hilarious and heartbreaking as the main character Filumena). Considering that Loren’s name is the first one that pops into anyone’s head, it’s a little surprising that they only included one movie featuring the actress. Hopefully they’ll include ”Marriage Italian Style” next time, because this movie is all sorts of amazing!

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Click for more ”Marriage Italian Style” stills and a couple of my Italian favorites!

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Vogue Russia Dolls

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They’ve been around for almost a year, and I’ve never seen them before! Blasphemy!

Feast your eyes (perhaps again) on this amazing collection of Russian “Matryoshka” dolls designed by creme de la creme of designer world for Vogue Russia’s 10-year anniversary (including some homegrown talent)! Which one is your fave?

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