You already know that Yves saint Laurent stands for understated luxury and elegance, and this springtime bag is a perfect example of their conservative chic. Nothing is more obnoxious that a bag covered in labels, so I prefer a more discreet nod to the fashion label like the simple Y shaped charm on the flap of this East West tote. Red fringed linen steps away from the ultra bright neon colors that are so prevalent this season, for a more classic seasonal bag that you can pull out every year. The simple, yet roomy shape makes this a great carryall all throughout the warmer months.

Brick fringed linen covers bone tone leather on this beautiful designer handbag. It has gold-toned hardware and double top handles. There is a large Y insert in tonal fabric on the body of the bag, and a leather strap with gold-toned signature logo snap closure. It has  a single top zip closure. Inside is brick textile lining with two front wall slot pockets and one back wall zippered pocket. It has gold-toned protective feet on the bottom. YSL bags are made in Italy. $2,395. YSL bags are here.

If you are a single lady, there’s no reason to get depressed this Valentine’s Day! I always treat myself to something nice this time of year to cheer myself up, and I found just the thing at PurseValley – free Tiffany jewelry! During February, they will offer you a free Tiffany bracelet and necklace when you make a purchase of $75 or more. So you can get those Chanel designer purses you’ve always wanted and when they arrive, your Valentine’s Day gift will be tucked inside – beautiful jewelry!

Both pieces of jewelry feature stunning heart pendants in honor of the special day. The bracelet has an engraved heart affixed to a linked chain with a simple clasp at the back. The necklace has two thin heart pendants that rest against one another and hang from a fine chain. Both pieces are plated in beautiful sterling silver, so they match to perfection.

And of course if you have a boyfriend you can get these freebies buy shopping for his gift at PV! They have a wide range of men’s watches that would be perfect. The only thing you need to do to get this deal is to sign up for Club Couture, the official club of PV. It’s easy and free, and doing so will get you more monthly deals and discounts on Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Chanel designer purses!

My favorite style handbag to carry day to day is a tote. They’re big enough to carry all my gear and I can easily get in and out without messing with zippers or flaps, however the tote can be somewhat boring in design. So I love this Michael Kors Gia satchel that has the functionality of a tote, with the style of a satchel…I get the best of both worlds.The ultra bright pink color is super fun for the upcoming weather, and while it doesn’t necessarily go with everything in your closet, it will be all the more fun to pull out when it does perfectly complete your look.

Fushia, ostrich embossed leather with dual handles and gold hardware, this designer handbag is the perfect way to bring color into your wardrobe this Spring 2012. It has top zipper closure and protective feet on the bottom. Inside is a zip pocket and two multifunction slip pockets. $895 Michael Kors bag is here

Pair with the matching wallet:

“Dear Isa,

I just love that classic look of a woman in a hat and scarf, but whenever I think about trying it, I get so confused! Should they match? How should they match? And what about my designer purses? Is it too much to match them as well? I want to try this style so badly, I just need a few of your words of wisdom to help me pull it off!

Thanks so much,
Miranda”

Dear M,

This is one of my favorite looks too! It reminds me of the great actresses of the 40′s and 50′s like Betty Davis or Audrey Hepburn. When it comes to scarves you don’t need to match, but if you choose not to, I would advise you to try to pair it with something in a complementary color.

Check out this color wheel – the arrow indicates an example of two complementary colors, in this case yellow and violet. Any two colors directly opposite each other on the wheel are considered complementary, and you can usually even get away with cheating it one shade to the left or right. So let’s say you have a blue scarf. Looking at our chart we see that its complimentary color is orange, so that might could be a great color for hats or designer purses you wear with this outfit.

I like to pick a colorful scarf, because then you can pick out any one of the colors to match with. The Louis Vuitton floral print scarf presented here is perfect for just that reason. It’s versatile enough that you could match it with the Chanel Shopper tote (one of my favorite Chanel bags this year, check out more pictures here) or with the Daino white City Bag from Prada.

I love this Louis Vuitton smiling flowers scarf with the Gucci Soho large Hobo, but you could also pick out some of the other colors to work with, like green or pink. Both are available here.

As for the hat, I personally don’t think matching is super important. Picking hats that are somehow neutral (like these straw ones) will let you wear them with pretty much anything.

If you have some unique color combinations in your look that you’re just dying to share, let me know! Send pictures!

Xo,
Isa

Dear Isa,

I’m going to a wedding in two weeks, and I have a fashion question: do I have to wear a dress? I hate wearing them, and I would love it if you could provide me with an alternative so that I won’t have to! What’s the proper etiquette in this situation?

Lupe

Dear L,

No two couples are the same, and no two weddings are the same either! What kind of event do you think it will be? Sometimes the invitation will explicitly tell you the dress code, and sometimes you just have to use your better judgment. I’ll give you a break-down on different types of weddings and their appropriate attire so you’ll have your bases covered.

Formal

I’m sorry to tell you this, but suck it up! You simply must wear a dress to a formal wedding, there’s no way around it, other than staying home! Now you should never wear white to any wedding, but wearing a white dress to a formal one would be an especially embarrassing mistake.

Semi Formal

Here you have a few more options, and can even escape the dreaded dress! But you still have to keep it classy – think really dressy trousers or a beautiful 3/4 length skirt. It should be something nicer than what you would wear to work, keep that in mind. Check out these pictures for some inspiration!

Casual

Believe it or not, more casual weddings are where most fashion crimes are committed! Dress as if it were business casual, or even a step up from that. Casual is not an invitation to wear jeans and a t-shirt!

Now if you want something you can wear to any kind of wedding, check out these replica Christian Louboutin shoes! You can never go wrong with pointy toed red pumps, patterned lace or peep toed pumps.

You can find these (as well as many other replica Christian Louboutin shoes) over here.

Have fun at the wedding!
Xo,
Isa

If you’re looking for a seasonal bag for the upcoming warm weather, this Fendi raffia shoulder bag is it. I’m always hesitant to buy seasonal bags, fearing I’ll wear them for a few months, put them away and next year they are out of style, but with a classic and simplistic design, the bag will always be chic and stylish. Fendi uses natural colored raffia, a quintessential warm weather material, on their classic Big Mamma shoulder bag for a versatile and really special seasonal bag.

Medium sized shoulder bag in natural colored raffia, this designer handbag can be worn with anything and everything from day to night during the warm weather months. It has black patent leather trim and snakeskin panel on the Fendi front logo. It has a single, black patent leather shoulder strap with black and gold metal chain inserts. Inside is cream linen lining with one back wall zippered pocket. This bag measures height 24cm-9″ x width 35cm-14″ x depth 14cm-5.5″. Fendi handbags are made in Italy. $1115 Fendi bags are here.

Once in a while, for whatever reason, some handbags simply don’t cross over into the replica world. Either it’s too difficult to copy, or the replica just doesn’t turn out well and it isn’t worth buying. Some beautiful bags just seem to get ignored by replica companies – it’s enough to break your heart!

So I’ve decided to make a little wish list. Who knows? Maybe it’ll make its way over to one of the big replica companies and they answer my three wishes! Probably not, but a gal can dream…

The Sophia Coppola Collection

The Sophia Coppola bags are simply gorgeous but I’ve been looking at the designer replica handbags online and they are simply… yuck. My hope is that somebody is just taking their time so that they can make the perfect replicas of these bags, which makes sense because most of them use two kinds of very fine leather. That’s all fine and good, but we can’t wait forever!

The Hermes Catenina

This one I get. It’s so small and detailed with tons of bright colors. The few replicas that are out there get the image all wrong, and the image is the most important part! The chain is also very delicate and has a few unique dangling charms. But I just know that if someone could make a decent copy, women everywhere would want one!

Chanel Boy Bags

Boy oh boy! These little bags are a big sensation right now, and it’s as though Chanel intentionally made this bag so unique that it would be impossible to copy! You see, designer replica handbags are always easier to make when companies use materials they’ve recycled from other bags like leathers, patterns and buckles. But these Chanel Boy bags introduce all sorts of new materials, from the unique woven chain to the highly unconventional brass clasp. Tragically, all the things that make this bag so beautiful make it almost impossible to replicate!

I usually buy my bags here, but they don’t have these ones. Do you guys have bags you wish were available as high quality replicas? Write me about them!

We all know that just picking out your clothes doesn’t mean you’re finished putting your outfit together – it’s the little things that will complete the look! Some lovely earrings, a perfectly matched Chanel purses – our accessories let us customize our look to suit our personality, so today it’s all about them! I’m going to give you some tips on what to wear, how to wear it and where to wear it!

The important thing to remember is that you want your accessories to compliment and accentuate your body type. For example, if you’re a shorter girl, you’ll want to pick tiny earrings, like these Chanel gold crystal studded earrings and a small bag, like this Chanel beige flap purse. You can also use accessories to direct attention towards or away from parts of the body. For example, a belt around the waist will draw attention away from a large bust.

If you’re going somewhere dressy, there are a few things to remember. Wearing a necklace a little higher is considered more formal. You could wear something like this Chanel crystal studded heart pendant, or the other Chanel necklace, but you’d probably want to remove the other charms for the evening. Here are more jewelry pieces suitable for any kind of occasion.

Carrying oversized designer purses is also considered a no-no at such occasions, so take a look at this small Chanel flap bag, here, it’s classy and practical. Also, try to match your bra and underwear to the outfit you’re wearing, especially if it’s loose-fitting or revealing. That way if it does show a bit people will hardly notice, and you can dodge a fashion faux pas!

If your top or dress has jewels or sequins, forget about a necklace! It’s accomplishing the same thing a necklace would do already, so both would be too much. Your outfit should dictate what kind of jewelry you wear and how many. If you’re wearing plaid, an animal print, or anything busy and flashy, you’ll want to keep your accessories to minimum and keep your designer purses very simple, ideally monochrome. You could consider a simple clutch like the Chanel quilted patent leather flap wallet here. On the other hand, if your outfit is very simple, you could add some flare with this replica Chanel Romanov chain clutch, more pictures here!

Now you should be ready to accessorize like a pro! If you have any tips or questions on the subject, don’t hesitate to write me!

Xo,
Isa

So simple and understated, yet so beautiful. Like a beautiful pair of nude pumps, I’m a sucker for a clean lined, nude handbag. This large north-to-south south tote is not only lovely to look at, it’s functional, and although I love great embellishments, you wouldn’t want exciting details on this tote – the appeal is in the clean, sleek shape. The one perfect touch? The cute little YSL logo tab is like a pair of dangling earrings, there to catch the eye without taking over.

Sand textured leather tote with gold-toned hardware, this designer handbag has double top handles and a leather strap with gold-toned signature logo snap closure. There is a large Y insert in tonal leather on body of bag. It has a top zip closure and inside is brown textile lining with two front wall slot pockets and one back wall zippered pocket. It has gold-toned protective feet. Yves Saint Laurent handbags are made in Italy. $1,969 Yves Saint Laurent Tote is here.

Dear Isa,

Can you settle a debate my friend and I are having? She won’t go anywhere unless she’s matched her belt with her shoes. I like to match as much as anyone but I think this is a little much. I didn’t have the heart to tell her this part, but between you and me, I think it makes her seem like she’s trying too hard. What are your thoughts?

Jules

Dear J,

They say that in 95% of traffic accidents, both drivers are partially at fault. In my experience, a similar rule exists for fashion arguments – both parties are partially right and partially wrong, and yours is no exception!

Your friend is right in that a matched belt and shoes can look great – and you are correct in thinking that there can be too much of a good thing! She needs to pick and choose when she’s going to use this technique. It’s great for more formal, conservative events, but there are a few key rules every woman should keep in mind.

Firstly, it’s important only to wear one really eye catching item at a time. So if you’re wearing an attention grabbing belt, you need to compliment it with very simple, subtly matching shoes. Likewise, trendy Chanel designer purses like this one here need an understated belt and shoes to match.

Here are some lovely belts that have caught my eye recently. The ones from Hermes and Gucci have flashier belt buckles and so you should consider them your one eye-catching item, which will draw attention to your waist line.

The Dolce and Gabbana and Burberry belts are a little less showy, so they could compliment designer purses and other accessories that you want to show off. The one that I like most is the pink Burberry belt, more pictures here. Is gorgeous, the colors are catchy. Wear it with a pair of skinny jeans, a printed but simple t-shirt and some nice snickers if you want a young and trendy look.

I’d like to hear more stories from my readers about their fashion disputes. Maybe I’m just a gossip girl, but I love hearing them!

Xo,
Isa