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Balmain rock & roll luxury

le la Moda — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:49:48 +0000

Last week Balmain has announced that they will go in the business of designing handbags. The brand has their heart set on luxury handbags, that I hope will only reflect the kind of glitz and glamour we see on the runways. Retailers in Paris have been shown their pre-collection with details such as studs, crystals and fringe. The glamorous rock & roll style that is Balmain comes with a price tag. I am still waiting to get my hands on their crystal sandals, which go for around $2,800. To die.

Carry the Sail around

le la Moda — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:52:16 +0000

Would you like to carry the sea spirit around? In case you are a sail enthusiast or just love the fashions, sea bags has an interesting way of allowing their bags sail before you buy them. How do they do this? All their handbags come from recycled sails. This makes each bag unique and as most sails are in white or off white. A different and incredibly cute design is added to each bag.

Their sizes as well as prices vary. The handles are made of robes, which are hand sliced, and sails are made from canvas or kevlar. Who is behind this fun idea of selling sail? Hannah Kubiak and Beth Shissler are the brand owners and they pride themselves on giving back to the community. The crew trades bags for sails, however if you do not want the bags for your sail sea bags will make a donation to the Sail Maine Scholarship Fund instead. They work out of Portland, Maine. Job well done!

At a first glance you could not phantom why these bags could cost so much, and now you know the sea spirit is not easy to come by all year around. Go to http://seabags.com to purchase

From my daily posts on the Organic Spa Magazine lifestyle blog, Organic Envy-http://blog.organicspamagazine.com

Surprise, Surprise-Louis Vuitton loves Madonna!!

le la Moda — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:50:11 +0000

It comes as no Surprise that Madonna is staying on as the face of Louis Vuitton for at least a another season. She will be the image you see for the ever-so-luxurious brand and their Fall/Winter 2009 Collection. Marc Jacobs and Steve Meisel are known for creating the most fashion forward images we see in magazines every day, yet I have to disagree with their choice. le la Moda never likes to be negative but the images of the last ad campaign were so drab and gloomy they did not do the brand justice. The beautiful shoes and handbags we love deserve a much fresher approach, but it could just be me. Whatever gets the money coming in. Wait for August to see what they come up with.

Denim Envy-deserving of some therapy from Eco Denim

le la Moda — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:59:43 +0000

In your search for the perfect pair of jeans this season consider what your green is investing in. Many people who buy premium denim spend on the attached label without considering if the quality is worth the money. With so many premium denim brands coming out each year it is easy to start overlooking what premium and quality meant in the first place.

Does buying organic cotton mean that you will have ti give up on your favorite brands? No way. Believe me they have caught up onto the green trend.

A another way to go green and save money is to have your old pair of jeans repaired. If you love your jeans and refuse to give them up, no matter how torn or distressed, your solution is simply threapy. I mean Denim Therapy. The name says it all. Denim therapy has many meanings, but for women I think it means that the right pair of jeans can instantly make you feel confident and beautiful with hardly any effort.

For my full article on organic cotton denim go to Organic Envy

Cars of the Future!!!

le la Moda — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:59:52 +0000

The Javits Center in New York City is having its 2009 International Auto Show from April 10th to the 19th. On display will be the new and improved green cars of the future. Among them is my favorite, the MINI Cooper. This year BMW started making an electric MINI Cooper however they will only release a limited number of them to the public. Other auto makers that are showing green cars is Mercedes-Benz, Jeep, GM and Chrysler. If you are in the market for a green car, whether it is a fuel efficient, hybrid or a battery-run electric car this is the show to see.

Gucci’s exclusive limited edition Sloaney Collection!!!

le la Moda — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:06:22 +0000

Regardless of general opinion on the brand I have a not so secret love for Gucci. Frida Giannini has designed a limited edition of handbags as a tribute to London in the Seventies. The collection finally breathes some well needed fresh air into the brand.

Sid Vicious along with Sloane Ranger are said to define the fabulous British era and Giannini tries to captures this time of swinging London in her designs.

The Sloaney bag uses the GG Canvas along with the Union Jack (British flag) of the former British Empire and is seen carried by Kate Moss. If you are not into the interlocking Gs the Royal Blue ‘Joy’ handbag made from royal-blue crocodile leather is a perfect substitute. The color is modern and the handbag is a classic. The Sloaney Collection would not be complete without including a complete luggage set, trolley suitcase, duffle bags and other accessories. The collection is available only from Gucci’s Sloane Street residence which has been redesigned to reflect the Era and it’s cultural influences.

Top Ten Fall 09 Collections as featured on Style.com!!!

le la Moda — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:21:43 +0000

1. Balenciaga, 2. Bottega Veneta, 3. Donna Karan, 4. Dries Van Noten, 5. Erdem, 6. Givenchy, 7. Haider Ackermann, 8. Lanvin, 9. Marc Jacobs, 10. Prada

Photo via Style.com

Photo(s) of the Day-Chanel Dream!!!!!!!

le la Moda — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:42:24 +0000

If Coco Chanel was still alive the Fall 2009 collection would be exactly like it was shown yesterday in Paris. The cuffs, the collars, the bows and the materials used reflect the eternal dream that is Chanel. Not only was there a classic display of what Chanel represents but the classic dream man (at least of my dreams) Sébastian Jondeau has made an appearance on the runway as well. I truly enjoyed the cuff detailing and the surprise splashes of pink sweaters. Only Karl would find the most interesting way to display the Chanel products, behind a clear plastic handbag. I have recently read an article stating that the IT Handbags are out and the focus on other accessories, such as shoes, will become much more prevalent. Is this why Karl has chosen to preserve the Chanel brand in a protective seal? I do not believe the IT handbags will ever disappear, however they do need to go away for a while. Anyone with true style knows you do not need the It handbag to have a fabulous fashion sense, in my opinion the future is about individuality and exclusivity. Mainstream minded robots that follow the pack are out. Chanel is the kind of inspiration and a classic that will be enjoyed long after our generations are gone. It is history, culture and true understanding of what women desire. That is to be free and fashionable so they can continue to pursue their individual dreams.

A French Kind of Life-Balenciaga Fall 2009!!!

le la Moda — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:45:07 +0000

While I plan my escape to France I can always dream in Balenciaga. What mostly appeals to me is the draping. The striking colors and details make for the kind of assemble you can practically live in. Maybe even dare to eat in without anyone noticing the slightest difference. Not to take the attention off of the show however the front row consisting of the Paris and US Vogue team had a distinguished style of their own, who can miss those fabulous pants. Paris Vogue always wins my style points. I have a new obsession with skinny pants and leather.

Drama, drama, drama-on the runways of course!!!

le la Moda — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:51:34 +0000

Roberto Cavalli and Fendi have summed up the shows so far in what seems like a competition in either who makes the biggest shoulders or who can replicate the chicest rock star look there is. They stood out in a perfect balance between minimalism and a edgy rock star, thus so far making them my favorite of all the shows. I did not quite get Prada’s bulging coats or what made Versace steer away from the usual, although it was not a complete hate on sight decision. Dolce & Gabanna’s modern display of the 30’s and 40’s were needless to say interesting and innovative in a rich display of I will not let the economy effect my collection type of way. The show I was the most disappointed with was Gucci, the polka dots and the repeated boredom was far from my personal style. As a younger club goer Gucci used to be my favorite and although there is a division among those who believe in the brand I used to have a lot of faith in Frida Giannini to make things right and bring Gucci back to its roots. I cherish the Gucci pieces I do own however this Fall 2009 collection is just bad. Knowing the history of Gucci and what it orginally stood for, it hurts to see it going in this direction.

Love it or Hate it-The Louis Vuitton Stephen Sprouse collection tribute!!

le la Moda — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:19:34 +0000

Today the Louis Vuitton flagship store in Soho, NYC is transforming its space into a Stephen Sprouse tribute. Louis Vuitton, along with Marc Jacobs, always seems to come out with a collection that has the right amount of dedication to the arts. At times this can destroy a brand’s image with the general public as there is a thin line between love and hate. Louis Vuitton’s tribute to Stephen Sprouse has been charming almost everyone looking for that unique item to spice up their wardrobe, however here we see Teairra Mari is an example of a dedication to a brand gone too far. I suggest losing two of the items, you pick which (hopefully one of them is the pants), and that will fix that fashion crisis.

The bright graffiti and rose collection caming out in stores over the course of January and February. Be prepared to see it on the streets and vulgarly in your faces as fakes are not too far away. I do enjoy looking at the scarf, not a huge fan of the speedy as the knock offs will soon be limitless therefore it is not really worth the price. In today’s economy it is especially important to remember that as unique as you want to remain in the public eye, the classics remain timeless.