Want But Can't Have

I totally need this!!!  

This neon cuff is just one of the highly covetable items from the re-launch of the Stephen Sprouse and Louis Vuitton collaboration…click here to see more!

Please bring me this jacket in a size XS and I promise I will try to be nicer, quieter, more pleasant, a better cook, tidier and work harder in the New Year.

xoxo,

Lilliana

All designer items at Saks are 40% off with an additional 50% off, which translates to 70% off some of the most coveted designer brands that you could otherwise never afford!!!!  But I know that many of you skeptics need hard evidence to get you out the door, so here are some of the best examples I’ve seen:

Bottega Veneta Handbag: was $4000, now marked down to $1100

Chanel Flats: were $500, now marked down to $175

Chanel Ankle Boots: $328

YSL Muse Handbag: was $1295, now marked down to $418 

Roger Vivier Flats: $195 

Christian Louboutin Ron Ron Pumps: $180

All that being said, RUN do not WALK to your nearest Saks, if you’ve been dreaming of owning a pair of Christian Louboutins or Chanel anything!!!!  BTW, all of the items listed above qualify as a “multiple” so you totally have my blessing!

I’m not one to issue a “correction” or regularly admit that I’m wrong…but today I must.

A few weeks ago I cleverly denounced sequin dresses as totally over and cursed the girls that still insist on wearing them to every holiday event from now until New Years…well, I take it all back.

Upon laying eyes on this Herve Leger masterpiece- also knows as his Sequin Ombre Bandage Dress- I quickly realized that sequins, in the right vehicle, can be really elegant and not at all reminiscent of pageant queens. I love the cut, color and pattern of this stunning dress and it hits all of the right party notes for the upcoming season. Unfortunately, it’s $2,800 and I just won’t be able to swing it come this Christmas…

but go ahead and wear all of your sequins proudly…this time, I promise not to judge!

Gucci Babouska Boot $1895     Bakers Studs Boot $245.99

I know these aren’t exactly cheap, but at 1/8 of the price of the Gucci ones, they’re certainly a steal.  Add a little edge to your look with shoes and boots featuring rivets and studs. You can pair these riveted boots with everything from jeans to a flirty dress to add a little contrast in style.

…from Prada’s new collection of Costume Jewelry.

this would be my dream wardbrobe!  Crew Cuts has some of the most beautiful things for kids…unfortunately, the clothes are more expensive than everything in my closet but this image was just too cute not to post.

If you read this book or saw the movie, then you believe in the law of attraction.  While I doubt the writers had a Cartier Panthere ring in mind when they talked about their powerful principle, today is my 1st wedding anniversary, so I will focus my thoughts and and language on this stunning piece of bling….

and of course, on how blessed I am to have such a wonderful and loving husband and partner.

In no way do I think these shoes appeal to everyone, or are even wearable… unless of course, you’re a Dominatrix or Victoria Beckham, but they were specially designed for Rodarte’s Fall 2008 collection and if you’re familiar with the label then the shoes make perfect sense.

I’m really enjoying all of the collaborations between Louboutin and the slew of amazing designers he has crafted one-of-a-kind, red soled art for and I can’t wait to see more avant-garde and jaw-dropping desings from my favorite shoe maker!

After seeing these pictures, I spent the morning wondering:

A) Where I can get a pair?

B) Where can I wear them???

I get funny looks when I wear my pleather leggings around Philly…I can just imagine the stares and whispers around Rittenhouse Square when I hobble along in these masterpieces!!