It’s been a while since I really, really liked a Foley + Corinna bag. It’s not that I’ve disliked the brand’s recent offerings, but more that they haven’t inspired much critical thinking. I can only write so many posts about the dozens of different City Tote iterations before my ability to think of new words to describe them ceases to continue.

On the other hand, I really quite like the Foley + Corinna Python Bucklette Hobo. In the brand’s tradition, the design is relatively free of unnecessary complications and totally user-friendly, but the asymmetrical buckle placement gives it just enough attitude to make it noticeable beyond your average hobo.

This bag isn’t anything revolutionary, but it would certainly be a chic, slightly off-kilter option for casual use. It looks room

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I’m not usually that big a fan of patent-leather shoes, or of retro-chunky platforms.  But, the shape and line of these almost makes me forget that they are just a little bit thick in the heel.  I find myself falling for them. Hard. The

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Luisaviaroma.com may just be my new favorite online store-that-I-can’t-afford-to-shop-at. The sound you are  now hearing  is me sighing  wistfully.

Self-pity over; here’s a treat from the website in question. Set your eyes on this sparkling Sergio Rossi creation.

The strappy caged upper hints at the shape of a bow. Certainly these would be an amazing present for any shoe-lover to receive – no gift wrap required.

With that earthy bronze tone and glamorous shine, they are perfect for both summer and fall evenings in either dressy skirts or classic denim.

Plus, crystal embellishments have been steadily increasing in popularity with shoe designers throughout the year. As someo

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Bayern and premium partner adidas have unveiled the club’s Champions League kit for the coming season, which will be available here. In their quest for a place in the final at Wembley next May, the German champions will wear a stylish combination of anthracite pin-striped shirts, with anthracite shorts and socks.

“I really like the new Champions League kit. It looks very classy,” commented Thomas Müller during Wednesday’s launch presentation at the Säbener Strasse. “All that’s needed now is for us to play classy football,” the shooting star continued. Müller’s team-m

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It’s the rage, Silly Bandz are collected by the hundreds!

If you have a child over the age of four, you probably have Silly Bandz in your house too. For the uninitiated, Silly Bandz are colored rubber band bracelets that come in different shapes:  zoo animals, farm animals, pets, dresses, magic wands … you name it. I even saw one in the shape of the Statue of Liberty. They are affordable (between $2.99 for a packet of twenty-four to $5.99 for the glow-in-the-dark or tie-dye style), and can be purchased at your local corner Walgreens, CVS, or pharmacy. My

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