Ciao Ragazza!

Though it's cold and dark in NYC this morning I am feeling suprisingly light-hearted thanks to latest from Diane Von Furstenberg's Resort Collection now available at Saks.

As you'd expect it's filled with fun prints and flattering silhouettes. My favorite piece is this "Ragazza" dress which means girl or girlfriend in Italian. I want to buy it right now. Then book the first flight to Palermo for a little divertimento, Sicilian style.

Mmmm...I can practically taste the sweet citrus and almond delicacies now....

...but before I wonder off completely be sure to visit the collection online for a chance to win a DVF wrap dress and a gorgeous piece of luggage to send you on your way.

Buon Viaggio!

Mini Me: Cute Dresses I Want Right Now.

It's another unseasonably warm day in New York and I am completely bummed that I don't have the opportunity to sport my fabulous new winter coat. (yes, ladies and gentlemen: I FINALLY found a coat that I love, but more on that later!)

These cute mini dresses, all from Saks, would suit me just fine right now:



The Viviane dress by Iodice



Hot pink, hot sleeves, hot length, heck: just plain ol' hot from Elizabeth & James




A batwing mini from Alexander Wang: understated, downtown, edgy cool.

Find them all here.

More Coats To Drool Over...And They're On Sale Too!

Okay, so I know I sound a bit like a broken record but bear with me.

Looks like I don't have to choose between saving or stealing when it comes to wrapping up for Winter.

On the left we have the fabulously girly Nanette Lepore "Kiss Me" coat, regularly $650 now $390 at Saks or the Marc Jacobs Wool Blend Felt Coat in a classic navy. Normally $568, on sale $340. Get it at Nordstrom.

I may just end up not freezing my tukas after all.

Would You Spend $1,000 For Moisturizer?

New, from La Prairie, a skin cream that purports to "recharge the skin's electrical balance," protect "the skin's DNA," and, oh yeah, keep skin hydrated.

Really?

Barring Cindy McCain and the masters of the universe that ran Lehman Brothers into the ground, who can afford this stuff in our economy?

I mean really, you could fill up your gas tank a half a dozen times for that amount.

If you've got the Benjamins then get yourself to Saks before the Closing Bell.

Call Me Cheap AND Stylish

Being a born fashion addict I naturally took to thrifting at an early age. During my tenure as a flea market diva I have scored more than my fair share of gorgeous vintage pieces. I’ve also been around long enough to experience firsthand the “inspiration” pieces by many of today’s top designers. So you can imagine my surprise when I found this lovely Brian Atwood clutch on Saks.com:

Très chic, no? Made in Italy of buttery leather and finished with gold metal corners this envelope clutch is so beautifully made it’s a Must Have even with a price tag of $1,580.

Or maybe not.

Because you see my friends….

Behold my lovely, Made in Italy, black leather envelope clutch with gold metal corners that I paid, oh $5.00 for at a NJ thrift only 2 years ago. And oh yeah, I bet ya $1600 that Atwood version doesn’t have camel leather interior or this cute mirror and change purse.

Now I realize that you need to dig through a lot of grody items encrusted with god-knows-what to unearth such a treasure but c’mon I find it appalling that 1) a designer can so blatantly rip off a vintage piece and 2) charge such an exorbitant price for a fairly simple item.

What do you think about designer’s inspiration pieces? Are they merely ripping off the past or paying homage to the classics? And on a more upbeat note, what was your best vintage find?

Ready, Set, Summer!

It's official -- Memorial Day Weekend is here and that means all of those cute li'l dresses, cuffed shorts, and peep toe shoes that I've been hoarding since January are finally going to see the light of day.

If you're feeling similarly elated, check out these cute finds:


How adorable is this Tibi shift dress? Coo coo kachoo your way into this groovy print and a pair of espadrilles and let the summer of love begin. The bateau neckline and cap sleeves keeps the look sophisticated.

Get it at Saks.

Or elevate the humble barbecue with one of these gauzy Rozae Nichols creations:



Available online at Kate.

Have a mahvelous weekend dahlings!