Environmentalinkly yours : I'm not a plastic bag US Edition

Usually the idea that people struggle and put themselves on waiting lists to get an object puts me off, but this canvas tote is such a brilliant idea that I have to make an exception. Just because usually fashion is a little too self-centered, it's good to see that this art can be devoted to a cause.

Everything on the US Edition and how the idea grew on Anya right here:

http://www.bagsnob.com/2007/04/us_launch_of_im_not_a_plastic.html

Dare Barbara Bui open toe boots

I remember Cameron Diaz in the movie "In her shoes", strolling about in her sister's apartment, wearing panties and a pair of designer open toe high-heeled black boots. Sooooooo sexy (No, I'm not a fetishist). I coudn't forget this scene. This season, Barbara Bui designed an entire collection of those, and although it's not an official fashion must-have (I hate this word!), I think it's daring and sexy. I would go for the beige suede ones, but if you wanna stick to the recent black chunky shoes trend, the black ones are perfect, because you'll have that stunning detail that will make people think you're not just another a fashion victim.

Plus you'll have beautiful toned legs!

I HEART B. ROMANEK

I'm surfing through the countless bag/purse/clutch/tote blogs, and I have to say most blogs are more advertising pages and big ragbags (precisely) than tasteful picks hot spots. After pages of famous designer bags worn by every unknown or indecently famous celeb, pages of ridiculously expensive edition über-limited bags and pages of bags designed by struggling designers who tries too hard to be original, I came across this gem (I know...Die-hard Fashionatas have probably known this one for months): The B. Romanek Crocodile Rockstar Clutch . I'm not a croc lover, never was, but B. Romanek managed to highlight it with carefully chosen unique colors. I'm in love with the Turquoise (above), but I would've called it Eden Garden. This bag is a little sin!

I can't resist posting the Purple one, because this shade of purple is just exquisite. It's an elegant shade, not too sweet, not too strict but I would have called it Winy. This bag is like a fresh glass of wine.

It has been spotted in the arms of a handful of celebrities. Eva Mendes and Ashley Olsen have it midnight blue, Sophie Monk and Rachel Zoe have it in the lipstick red, and Heather Locklear and Ashlee Simpson have the forest green version (L-O-V-E it).

The B. Romanek Crocodile Rockstar Designer Clutch is also available Cognac, Black, Chocolate, Bone, Midnight, Salt and Pepper, Lipstick, and Lime Juice. Available in small (7″ width x 4.5″ height) for $1,625, Regular (9″ width x 10″ height) for $1,950, and Large (6″ width x 17″ height) for $2,495.

Take a look at the entire ollection at http://www.bromanek.com.

A few of them are available at Barneys .

Naomi's going YSL Downtown

Naomi Watts was spotted rockin' the hot YSL Downtown tote in dark purple. Though it's not THE Bag we see dangling from every celebs arm, The Downtown Collection has been a hit thus far for YSL and the new colors of the hits keep rolling in. I thought that the basic black and brown versions were pretty random and even dull (this shape needs more studied colors and patterns to be highlighted properly) but I like the metallic silver leather version, which was lately introduced by our friend from www.purseblog.com (a must-read! I'm from the "bag addicts" tribe, not from the "shoe addicts"one ;o) ). Silvery bags and accessories are a must-have this season, and this baby has the perfect design to dare silver.

Through Neiman Marcus for $1595

The first time I saw ... designer cow girl boots

I went shopping yesterday, so I will post a few of my findings ;o)

I have to say I was never much a fan of cowgirl boots. I know a lot of celebs love them (ie Britney Spears, Daryl Hannah...) but to me they give an unrefined look and they are not really flattering for legs, unless you are Gisele. Needless to say few people can pull off the cowgirl look, except for Madonna during her "Music" period. Plus it's really hard to have an elegant and discreet walk with those big boots. Well Dior made up my mind. I would definetely sport those beauties. Why? because the soft leather makes me wanna shove my legs in them, the pinkinsh beige is stunning, the proportions are perfectly studied (tighter around the ankles) and the white touch on the heels is that designer touch that makes the difference. I'm awaiting your comments... :o)

A Sweet Escape with True Stars

It's nice to see Nicole and Gwen together at the Kids Choice Awards (04/02/2007). I'm so fed up with the overrated celebs constantly looking like cheap hookers ... Gwen looked classy as hell with her striped top and black sunglasses ( Gwen always knows how to choose sunglasses that fit her delicate face, not oversized like Nicole Richie who permanently looks like a bug). If you haven't seen her last music video "The Sweet Escape", watch it. The song is cute but nothing special. The video is very creative and so Gweneccentric, it's a funny tribute to gold and it looks like it was directed by this comics obsessed pop art artist, Roy Lichtenstein. Love it!

Roy Lichtenstein, Crying Girl, 1964.Enamel on steel.Milwaukee Art Museum

BREAKING NEWS : Courtney Love looks classy

With everything she's done till now, the best thing Courtney Love could do to shock us is to look sexy and classy. Well she did it : thin body (not skinny, I disagree), milky skin, designer sunglasses ... and this HOT night blue swimsuit (designer???), which she managed to accent elegantly with well-chosen accessories. Thumbs up! Celebs usually pick up expensive designer swimsuits that look like they were on sale at Target.

Mary-Kate Olsen wears the pants

MK has learned her fashion lesson since she's been spotted wearing the last fashionata must-have : large high-waisted paints. I have to admit it looks classy on her : the big black soft leather shoulder bag is a good match and the white shirt with stripes gives it a dandy look that looks FAB with the natural hair style.

Well done, keep it up! We are bored with the designer goth look.

Sonia Rykiel likes funny faces/is mischievous

Whether it's a glimpse to the Audrey Hepburn classic movie or just Mrs Rykiel's own version of a smiley, those short dresses were a ray of sunlight on the catwalk. They exude innocence, happiness and glamor (plus it's refreshing to see models smile and have fun) and the little bow turns a girl into a yummy gift. I couldn't believe Vogue.com and Style.com chose to remove them from their fashion show slideshow. My favorite one, the one with the white background, was temporarily out of stock at my local store. The acid colors look good too, but it'll definitely be more difficult to wear if you don't go for the lolita look. If you feel naughty, pick the face with the tongue out ;o) The underlying ambiguity is delicious, and so Rykiel!