Mondrian…made out of Legos…on a clutch?
I’ll be the first to admit that I appreciate a dose of absurdism in my life. I like weird movies and funny hats and people who wear bowties to daytime events without a note of irony. The weirdness that people bring to everyday life almost always makes me think that humanity might be ok after all, which is probably why the Les Petits Joueurs Mondrian Lego Suede Clutch makes me smile. Except for the price, naturally.
Famous works of art made out of children’s toys are on-face funny in a way that requires no explanation, but the joke here is better if you have some background on famed Dutch painter Piet Mondrian, whose work graces this clutch. Mondrian was part of an early 20th century art movement called neoplasticism, but that doesn’t mean that plastic was involved in the painting. (Mondrian painted on canvas.) So this is Mondrian’s neoplastic work on actual plastic, and the fact that this little joke makes me giggle probably tells you all you need to know about how utterly lame I am.
On another level, I also thoroughly enjoy the bizarre combination of Dutch fine art and children’s toys that I associate with my 80s American upbringing, and it strikes me that the angular, colorful medium of Legos is a pretty perfect re-imagining of Mondrian’s work. I would absolutely wear this weird little clutch if someone were to give it to me, or if I were to find it in a secondhand store. I won’t pay the asking price, so for now, I’ll smile at it from afar. Buy for $1254 through Luisa Via Roma.
Memorial Day Sales!
Happy Memorial Day! Nothing kicks off the summer season quite like Memorial Day sales. With such amazing advancement in technology, you no longer have to choose between sun or store– you can shop online while at the beach! From Marc Jacobs to Alexander Wang, there are so many hot bags on sale. I’ve had my eye on the Botkier crossbody and Longchamp leopard ponyhair all season, now at 30% off, they’re are pretty hard to resist! Hope you had a lovely weekend, let me know if you found great bargains!
Botkier Charlotte Clutch
BE & D Rowan Satchel
Botkier Venice Cross Body Clutch
Alexander Wang Eugene Satchel
MARC JACOBS ‘Bamboo’ Leather Crossbody Bag
Botkier Top Handle Metallic Leather Flap Satchel
Longchamp Calf Hair Shoulder Bag
Bottega Veneta 2012 Resort: City Slickers Feel the Miami Heat
Tomas Maier served up a realistically glamorous 2012 Resort collection that suits the glamorously realistic woman. He showed us exactly how a sophisticated – and rather smokin’ – woman dresses from the time she leaves her city stomping ground until she arrives beachside.
For departure: a sleek turtleneck and a mysterious trench to wear with an urban-perfect neutral tote (intrecciato, dual-toned, and ombré). Just as the modern jetsetter sheds her overcoat as she hits the seaside (or luxury hotel pool), the collection gets more revealing and colorful, ideal for showing off bronzed legs. Maier also revealed his Miami roots: a hot pink and firey red dress with matching satchel radiates heat. So do shades like yummy yellow and lagoon blue set against vanilla neutrals.
The bags not only speak for themselves. As well-conceived bags should, they define the collection: no in-between sizes, just big, welcoming totes – equally ideal for city-dwelling which demands you carry your life in your bag and lazy poolside lounging – and tiny clutches for pops of color and evening adventures absolutely anywhere.
The Chinese Iphone Different Case Of Chinese Inventiveness
China apple China under the condition of different invention
Have an apple on the Internet is a must in everyone’s wish list although only a few people can own one computer. At present, of course, apple apple is expensive, at least in the foreseeable future price will not become affordable enough for everyone to buy. Therefore, it may become necessary for those who want to an apple high costs, without paying the develop alternative methods, such as China, at lower prices of various cost.
Matching of American technology
In fact, China’s Internet another example of how China is developing in the field of consumer electronics, though China long-term obtain cheap we type products, now has gone a step further, walked into the production of replacement more technologically advanced products. In fact, China apple is enough to give the original attend their money and not chintzy products usually of Chinese products together.
In fact, it is possible to buy Chinese iPhone for only one quarter of the price of the original and they also help you save a lot of dollar price, the initial investment cost and monthly expense. In different kinds of these Chinese cloning, China apple has attracted people care about most is one kind of inconceivable, polar bears P168 effect similarities, it will be the iPhone really take a very careful observation, I know this is actually in fact, China, in fact, apple and not the original.
China has much to be desired functions, including apple flat touch screen, bluetooth and network browsing, even able to see the ability of films and videotapes can listen to music. More importantly, there are also many features in this China has never seen an apple in the original apples.
In addition, because this Chinese apple, you can use the phone carrier, it also boasts two Sim position, is another very useful characteristics. In fact, this Chinese apple will have more speakers than found in the original battery can also activities it is extremely lack of original apples. Thus, you can believe that China’s ability outstanding products manufacturing technology advanced again shown to the world come up with play an excellent Chinese iPhones.
Trina Turk Catalina Towel Tote
I have been looking for a few beach totes to wear throughout the summer, and the Trina Turk Catalina Towel Tote is definitely on my radar. Show off poolside or seaside with a cute pink or white logo-print tote and matching terry cloth towel. Price: $140.00 at Bloomingdales.com
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Celebrate Memorial Day with a beachy straw tote
From left: Mary Y Sol Panama Striped Tote, $100. Club Monaco Tall Straw Tote, $49.50. Elliot Mann 24/7 Tote, $242. All via ShopBop.
In the US, Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and all the beachside fun that comes with the season. The PurseBlog team is going to take most of today to relax and enjoy the advent of season vacation season, but if you’re stuck indoors and want some bags to consider, take a look at these three reasonably priced, sun-ready straw totes: The Mar Y Sol Panama Striped Tote, Club Monaco Tall Straw Tote and Elliot Man 24/7 Tote. (Ok, that last one is macrame and not straw. Just go with it.)
Mar Y Sol Panama Tote, $100 via ShopBop.
Club Monaco Tall Straw Tote, $49.50 via ShopBop.
Elliot Mann 24/7 Straw Tote, $242 via ShopBop.
Oscar de la Renta 2012 Resort: Oscar’s True Colors
It’s been too long since we’ve seen a major bag presentation from the Master of Beauty. For 2012 Resort, Oscar de la Renta reminded us he is gentleman who knows true ladies need complimentary carryalls – just like exquisite dresses need arm candy to finish them off.
The 2012 Resort collection not only brought flamenco flair and major artsy influences (Cubist Picasso was clearly cited), it brought an upbeat array of new bags. Multiple-roll clutches in gorgeous hues, shots of bright coral-red with glossy nails to match, and a large Trocodero hobo bag round out the tasteful line. My favorite of the collection? The chic and ladylike “Lipp” bag in flamingo and aqua python (also in black calf with a covered chain).
Cheery and uplifting with flavor and class to spare, this collection is a celebration of color as much as it is a toast to women. Reminding us that no one does color like Oscar – exuberant yet refined. Remember, this is a man who once told me he is not a minimalist designer nor does he aspire to be!
Rebecca Minkoff “Cherish” Tote: Cherish the Cheerfulness
I must have come down with yellow fever (does turning your half Colombian husband into an honorary Chinese count?) because I can’t get enough of yellow bags. Maybe it’s all the cheery, clear weather we’re been getting inLA this weekend – everything’s coming up sunny. Whatever it is, a big yellow tote is made to be enjoyed in a carefree way.
If you just want a spring fling with a bright bag, at under $300, Rebecca Minkoff‘s “Cherish” tote is perfectly priced for such an affair. Unlike Dsquared2′s smooth“Quebec” bag that has the shade right-on but a distracting logo, this frugal variation has depth and texture for needed richness. Warm brights this bright are bit tricky and can look cheap without purposeful dimension.
An easy, functional tote for all your vacation or work needs: think laptop during the week and beach towel on weekends. And a soft floral print any day, a great pairing with bright yellow, for an unexpected burst of happiness sure to perk people up all day long. On ShopBop for $295.
Pair with: Bright yellow and warm gray is always a winning combination, especially when you throw in the high interest of Camilla Skovgaard‘s patent-leather sandals. Camilla Skovgaard Patent Leather Sandal, $470.
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Lucy Liu Carries Roger Vivier: In Liu of the Boring Clutch…
Make no mistake, Lucy Liu is baaaaack! And looking better than ever! I love her sensibility: never fussy, always glamorous. She proves few can work the simple shades of black and white, a belted dress, and most importantly, a Roger Vivier clutch the way she does. Making the rounds to promote her new movie “Kung Fu Panda 2″ she carried off a near-impossible feat: beguiling us from the likes of Angelina Jolie.
What could be more glam than Vivier clutches? Sure, her sleekly sophisticated yet coquettishly feminine dress and heel choices didn’t hurt – Marchesa with Jimmy Choo in LA, Antonio Berardi with Casedei in NYC, and Givenchy with Jimmy Choo at MoMA. Though it was Vivier’s clutches that finished her looks in style and really caught my eye.
The “Boite de Nuite” box clutch got double duty, showcased in two styles at the film’s premiere in LA and a MoMA dinner. No surprise: the bag is a versatile, futuristic-chic mix of resin and crocodile, hard and soft, color-blocked in contrasting hues. In New York, her black and white dress was beautifully complimented with a strong kick of color via the “Night Tube Plume” in fuchsia with scattered beading and crystal buckle.
I am having major bag envy right now, and while we’re at it, add leg envy! She looks amazing, and I’m so glad to see her in the spotlight again.