D-Day is Upon Us

Knowing that Jimmy Choo's collab with H&M would be dropping in a mere ten days (gasp!), and after hearing the endless buzz about the party in LA, I checked the website to peek at the collection again. Protocol for the drop date seems tedious enough (H&M has a fairly detailed policy for you eager shoe-mongers), so I suspect I'll be nixing the line. Frankly, while some of the shoes are pretty hot, spending $299 at H&M for a pair of boots (albeit beautiful, 100% leather, knee-high stiletto boots) seems absurd. I suppose the prices are easier on the pocketbook than Jimmy Choo's standard fare, but I still don't feel quite right about it.

My favorite pair is this incredible black leather/grommet-and-cut-out-embellished number. So chic, but I have a feeling that by the time I make it to the downtown store, it's going to be sold out. If anyone wants to grab me a pair in a size 9, I'll love you for it.

Top image via ObsessedWithShoes.com, bottom image via Luxuo.com.

Gossip Girl's Latest Guest Star: Valentino 360 Bag

Known less for its content and more for its incredible fashion, Gossip Girl has had a slew of guest stars this season. Between Tyra Banks, Hillary Duff, Bree Williamson, and now, Valentino's 360 Bag, I'd have to say the latter has been my personal favorite.

In one of the most awesomely shallow conversations on TV this fall, Blair and Brandeis (played by Bree Williamson) managed to name some of the best players on the show within 30 seconds. Highlights:

Blair: “I love your 360...Very smart to pair it with Peter Som.”
Brandeis: “You’re good.”
Blair: “I know. I’m Blair. May I?”
Brandeis: “Sure.”
Blair: “From the moment I saw it it joined the list of Blair’s most wanted. Believe me when I tell you, I don’t say this very often. But I like you.”
Brandeis: “Well give me those peep toes and I’ll believe you.”
Blair: “Sorry, but Alexandre Birman’s are sacred.”
Brandeis: “Amen.”

But honestly, I can't blame them. At a cool $4,900, this bag is just so hot. Photo via GeekHandBags.com.

Retro-Chic Lingerie by Stella McCartney

Stella McCartney's Spring 2010 lingerie collection was revealed earlier today - and I love it. There is a definite nod to art deco design. Clean lines, complimented by geometric elements, showcase McCartney's penchant for simple elegance and sophistication, while the gorgeous palette (soft, dusky neutrals and pinks) are so subtly sexy. According to WWD, the collection retails from $40 for briefs, up to $195 for McCartney's Monogram Knickers of the Week. Stunning! Photo via WWD.

Introducing House of Harlow 1960 Footwear

Most celebrities-turned-style-doyennes tend to design rather underwhelming collections (or, better yet, are responsible for some of the greatest fashion train wrecks, a la Lindsay Lohan's heart-shaped pasties for Ungaro). But I can't deny when one of these starlets predicts, spot-on, what I want for the upcoming season. Perfect example: Nicole Richie's House of Harlow is expanding its accessories line to include footwear, available Spring 2010. I'm pretty excited about this collection; the strong tribal designs on fiercely feminine silhouettes make a knock-out statement. The first two designs look fantastic, and I'm curious to see the full line -- and if/how the footwear line will complement the new contemporary line she's launching, Winter Kate. Photo via Stylist.com.

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