I don’t like accessories with lips on them. I don’t know why. Maybe it’s because it just seems wrong, somehow, to have a giant mouth anywhere other than… well, your mouth, really…. or maybe it’s because there’s just something a bit trashy about them. Who knows. The point is, I don’t like them, and while it pains me to be critical of yet another pair of shoes by the God of Shoes, Christian Louboutin, I don’t feel he’s left me with a whole lot of choice here, has he?
With these ‘Kiss Me’ pumps, Mr Louboutin has taken what is a very nice black patent wedge and… ruined it. Why has he done it? What made him think, "I know, I’ll stick a giant pair of lips on these – that’ll work!" No, I don’t want to kiss you, Christian. In fact, I feel a bit betrayed – seeing a shoe like this from you is like finding out that Santa Claus doesn’t exist. And you just know that some people are going to buy these and wear them with the Lulu Guinness ‘Lips’ clutch we featured a few weeks ago, don’t you? Do you really want to have that on your conscience?
I think I’ve probably said this before, but I tend to judge fashion labels on two main things – their dresses and their outerwear. If a label makes good dresses and jackets, I’ll probably like them, which is why I love Burberry Prorsum. It’s a world away from the ubiquitous checks that are now seen on every market stall and every tackily-dressed teenager’s back round here, and this coat is the perfect example of Prorsum’s loveliness. Of course, some of you will think the over sized collar is just way too much, but I love me some oversized stuff every now and then, and I reckon these wide lapels plus the belted waist will equal a tiny looking waist for the wearer. A gorgeous twist on the classic Burberry trench, but, at £2000, not something I’m going to be seen in anytime soon, I’m afraid.
Well, hi there, Clashy McClash, long time no see! Actually, I’m guessing the same could be said for Sharon Stone, here, because if she could see clearly, there is no way in hell she’s be out in public dressed like this. It’s a lesson to us all, folks: in the wrong hands, prints can be every bit as dangerous as ice picks. Don’t say Sharon didn’t warn you, now.
It’s been a while since I found much to impress me at Faith, but I have to admit, their latest shoe collections are a bit special, and at least three pairs have now been added to my wish list. One of those pairs is these ‘Lulti’ sandals, which are £45, but look more expensive, I think. I’m going through a bit of a “black and gold” moment, which perhaps explains why these appeal to me so much, but the white and silver version is also nice (if you’re a bride, obviously).
Oh, you have GOT to be kidding me. Antik Batik are describing these as "trousers". These aren’t trousers. These? Are tights. Baggy tights. Footless tights. Baggy, footless tights with ruching. And if you think the front view is bad, the back view’s even worse, no? And if you think they’re bad in nude, wait till you see the purple and black versions… (Actually, scratch that. Nude’s the worst.)
Still, at least we know where Liza Minelli’s been doing her shopping.
Now, this is never going to win any awards for "most original outfit of the evening" – I mean, it’s black shorts and a shirt, how exciting can it be? – but when you have a figure like Ali Larter’s you can totally get away with rocking up to the red carpet in shorts and shirt, and no will say "boo!" to you about it. It’s true. A bit of a suntan, a classic black outfit, a big smile, and legs long enough to get away with ankle straps. God, some women have all the luck.
I think "cute" is the only word for this little Cole Haan handbag. You, of course, might think other words are more appropriate, but hey, it would be a dull old world if we all liked the same things, no? The fat little belly of this bag, though, just makes me want to pick it up and hug it and I like the belt cinching it in at the top, too. It’s compact but roomy, and that’s the way I like ‘em. What I don’t like so much? The $425 price tag. Gah.
Looks like someone’s beeen taking notes from Miu Miu here, doesn’t it? I don’t care, though. These shoes don’t have quite the beauty of those Miu Miu t-bars I so admired a few months ago, but then, not much in life can compare to those shoes. These Topshop versions are doing a pretty good job, though, and I’m in love with that silver/blue combo, which will look fabulous with everything from jeans to party dresses. And at £50, they’re an awful lot cheaper than the Miu Miu, too.
