Mary-Kate Olsen is making me doubly jealous with Proenza Schouler and Celine
In: Mary-Kate Olsen
29 Jul 2010
Isn’t it enough for rich young starlets to just carry one bag that makes me pant with envy at every photo? Shouldn’t there be some kind of limit, so that there are enough amazing handbags to go around for the rest of us? I feel like that might be necessary after seeing these photos of Mary-Kate Olsen.
You see, she’s carrying not one but two of my recent handbag obsessions. On her left arm, she’s got the PurseBlog-favorite Proenza Schouler PS1 Satchel in a totally drool-worthy black-on-black color scheme. So what if the black hardware tends to chip? I love it anyone.
As if that weren’t enough, on her right arm she’s carrying the mega gorgeous Celine Boston Bag. I love this particular Celine bag so much that it may be my favorite that the brand has ever made. The first time that I saw it in person, I spent a good five minutes gazing at it on my arm in the mirror. Perhaps I need to make a trip back to that store…
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Blair Waldorf alter-ego (or the actress that plays her, whatever) Leighton Meester has been looking downright glum on the Paris set of Gossip Girl recently, but it looks as though she’s finally managed to plaster a smile on her face for the cameras. It’s about time – you’re lovely when you smile, Leighton!
Unfortunately, she didn’t pick the best outfit in which to do it – or, rather, the show’s stylists didn’t pick the best outfit. I love the cut of her Gucci Pre-Fall 2010 Dress, but the tiny pattern and odd ombre effect don’t leave me impressed. I also like the Mulberry Alexa Satchel on its own, but with an entirely brown dress, the black bag looks a little odd. There are good ways to mix brown and black, but this just isn’t one of them.
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Another Minkette Celeb – Nikki Reed
In: Nikki Reed
28 Jul 2010
Playing a vampire who’s described as being the most beautiful being on Earth is a pretty big challenge. But unlike many Twi-hards (yes, that’s an as-good-as-official term for Twilight fans) out there, I think Nikki Reed’s doing a great job. Plus, she’s literally changed when you see her as a vamp, with blond hair and pale skin. Apparently she got in trouble for being too tan while filming Eclipse. Oh, to have that trouble. In any case, while Nikki’s radiant, her style could be amped up a bit.
The Rebecca Minkoff deep purple Morning After Bag is a great choice, and Nikki Reed’s patterned dress is adorable, but please – take off those boots and put on a nice nude pump. Her red-carpet looks have been spot-on, though, like most of the other Twi-stars. Oh, and in case you were wondering, a Twi-star is a Twilight star. Someone should start a dictionary.
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Who did we talk about while Gossip Girl wasn’t filming? It seems like so long ago (or so many posts ago) that I can’t even remember. Wether you always agree with the show’s stylists or not, it’s hard to argue that they don’t make the celebrity style universe much more interesting.
I, for one, like the fact that the characters’ outfits don’t always match perfectly. It more accurately reflects the personal style of rich teenagers, that’s for sure. Blake Lively’s outfit on set in Paris is a perfect example – her Diane Von Furstenberg Batwing Dress and Nancy Gonzalez Glazed Python Tote may not be obvious choices to pair together, but I think she’s pulling off the outfit. A neutral shoe like this Pierre Hardy Bootie helps tie everything together.
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Leighton is carrying Lanvin and still looking irritated on the set of Gossip Girl
In: Leighton Meester
27 Jul 2010
Either Blair Waldorf is going to be in a piss-poor mood for the first couple episodes of Gossip Girl’s fourth season or the lovely Leighton Meester has come down with an incurable case of the blahs. I’m not sure which one it is, but Meester seems rather peeved on the show’s Paris sets lately. Maybe she’s like me – I get sick of travelling after a week and want to go home.
Absent any information about Leighton’s current mood, let’s talk about her outfit. She’s carrying a Lanvin Mini Pop Bag (wouldn’t it be great to see more Lanvin on GG?) while wearing a pink ruffled Marc Jacobs dress and Giuseppe Zanotti for Balmain Canvas Gladioators. This entire outfit is a miss for me except the bag – the dress looks ill-fitting and the shoes are kind of five minutes ago, if you catch my drift. Maybe Blair Waldorf really is having a bad day in this scene?
Rarely do I ever speak poorly of a bag designed by my beloved Balenciaga, but the Balenciaga City Bag that former Pussycat Doll and Dancing with the Stars alum Nicole Scherzinger is just not doing anything for me.
Where do I even start? The shiny gold hardware, the striped linen instead of leather…the design simply doesn’t have the things that normally make me love Balenciaga’s motorcycle bags so much. Not only that, but sending an expensive, lightly colored cloth bag through airport security seems like a terrible choice. Luckily her boyfriend, Forumla 1 champion Lewis Hamilton, has some eye candy for all of us bag lovers in the form of a black taiga Louis Vuitton Anton Satchel. At least one of them has good taste in bags!
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Can you identify Halle Berry’s hobo?
In: Halle Berry
26 Jul 2010
Before we talk about Halle Berry’s unknown outfit, can we talk about her daughter for a moment?
Nahla, daughter of Halle and ex/model Gabriel Aubry, is so gorgeous that it’s completely unfair. If she’s this pretty now, as a toddler, can you even imagine how striking she’ll be at, say, 23 or 24? It boggles the mind. I feel bad for any future male classmates that end up with crushes on her – Nala’s going to be a heartbreaker for sure. Or at least I would be, if I were her.
Ok, back to the bag – what is it? I’m not sure. I can’t see enough details from this angle to get any concrete ideas on who may have designed it, although Halle does have a fairly notorious love for Gerard Darel. If you know, enlighten us in the comments.
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I don’t know about you, but I had completely forgotten about Ashlee Simpson
In: Ashlee Simpson
23 Jul 2010
So much so, in fact, that I misspelled her name when I first wrote the title to this post.
It’s been a while since Ashlee Simpson had a new baby, a hit song or a successful acting gig (her most recent venture, Melrose Place was mercifully cancelled), so she’s been out of the paparazzi’s eye (and therefore off this site) for the past few months. I’m of two minds about that – she’s not outrageously talented, but she tends to wear some interesting things and dye her hair interesting colors. I’m not opposed to her being famous.
I am, however, opposed to the See by Chloé Marti Crossbody that she’s sporting in these photos. The way that the leather is dyed around the edges makes it look dirty and worn, and the flowers on the front have always struck me as sort of…vaginal. And that’s certainly never a good thing when it comes to a handbag.
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If I were carrying this Nancy Gonzalez bag, I’d look happier than Leighton Meester does
In: Leighton Meester
23 Jul 2010
Why the long face, Leighton Meester?
Let me get this straight: Leighton’s in Paris to film episodes for Gossip Girl, a show in which she stars. Her hair and makeup are professionally done and constantly touched up throughout the shoot, and she gets to wear clothes, shoes and accessories that are chosen for her by a wardrobe department that gets all kinds of adulation from style watchers, including the Nancy Gonzalez Crocodile Satchel, Erdem floral top and I HEART Ronson by Charlotte Ronson skirt in these photos. So why is she upset that paparazzi are shooting her?
If I were famous, these are the times when I would want the paps to be around. Better that than when I’m in sweats! Of course, Leighton might not ever wear sweats…
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Stephanie Pratt will launch her own bag line, but for now she carries Balenciaga
In: Stephanie Pratt
22 Jul 2010
We’ve known for a while now that Hills alum Stephanie Pratt had hopes of starting a handbag line, and it looks as though that’s finally going to happen. The Women’s Wear Daily Twitter account reported a few days ago that the She Pratt’s line will debut in the fall and also include belts. So, congratulations to her.
For now, however, she’s sticking to one of her old favorites – a Balenciaga City Bag. This particular white model has tonal leather-covered hardware, making the stark color pop even more against a colorful summer outfit. I would have paired it with something nicer than Pratt’s ensemble, but you can’t deny that she has good taste in bags.
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I’m jealous of Kim Kardashian and I don’t care who knows it.
First, she had football hottie Reggie Bush on her arm. Now that they’ve broken up, she’s kicking it with yet another football hottie, Miles Austin. What do I have to do to attract one of these dudes? Oh, look like Kim Kardashian. Right. Guess that’s not going to happen any time soon.
I may not be able to have Kim’s fierce body, but I can still buy the awesome Proenza Schouler platforms that she’s wearing in this picture. If I remember correctly, these shoes (she’s worn them a few times before) are the first time that I’ve seen Kim wear Proenza and I hope that she continues to do so. They’re a great brand and Kim, rightfully or wrongly, brings a lot of attention to the designers that she wears.
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Blake Lively Totes Fendi in Paris
In: Blake Lively
21 Jul 2010
One sentence: Gossip Girl, filming on location in Paris. While this isn’t the most over-the-top-crazy-fashion I’ve seen from on-set photos, it’s stylish, easy, and classically Serena. Kitted out in a light teal ruffled Haute Hippie dress and carrying a Fendi Twins Straw Tote, she exudes effortless glamour. Add in Blake Lively’s flowing blonde hair, flat jeweled sandals, top it off with a hat and you’re set! The best thing about this outfit, though, is the mix of high and low.
There’s the Fendi bag which is classically well-made, but doesn’t scream Fendi due to the lack of logo, and the dress from trendy and mid-range brand Haute Hippie (they have awesome items – be sure to check it out!). While I’m sure the hat is also expensive, the whole look doesn’t jump out as being too extravagant. Well, she’s carrying a wine bottle. Extravagance? I think so. Except in Paris, that may just be normal.
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