Tuesday: black patent Prada wedges

My Fourth of July was overcast and chilly… how was yours? But honestly I didn’t mind — with only one day off, in the middle of the week at that, I wasn’t going anywhere. I was discombobulated enough. I kept thinking it was Sunday…

I decided to partake in some indoor activities — online window shopping for fall!

At $865, this YSL large Tribute tote seems like a bargain. Did I just write that? But what “premium designer” (as Saks puts it) handbags are ever under $1,000 these days?

That said, the YSL quilted patent Medium Tribute tote, while smaller, sure looks worth the upgrade to $1,195.

Now all I have to figure out is how to flatten my wallet and makeup bag to fit into this tote… Oh wait, I know how to flatten my wallet — by buying this bag!

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Wednesday: bronze Manolo d'Orsays

Yup, the first round of designer markdowns has begun at Saks, Neimans, Bergdorfs et al… And yes, I have partaken… I found these Prada peeptoes at Saks — but in the most gorgeous blush-colored crocodile… so beautiful I almost cried (especially when I saw how much they were, even at 30% off). I know these light colors are impossible in the city, but I can’t help myself. My sister has an amazing blush-colored Nancy Gonzalez croc bag (note to self: must steal sister’s bag), but she lives in L.A. and doesn’t ever have to risk dirtying up her precious in a cab or subway.

What else is worth buying now?

How about these Marc Jacobs mouse flats, in golden or nickel. I’m kind of digging the nickel (okay, it’s just silver).

These brown and gold Manolo knot d’Orsays are tempting — though I always have problem with this style. My feel always end up sliding forward through the peeptoe and I get the worst cramps because my feet are caught in a death grip. You know what I mean?

I still like these Prada gold wedges, disco queen that I am.

And I adore this cream lambskin coat from Fendi — when on earth I’d ever wear it this summer I have no idea.

I’m also a sucker for flower details (yes, I confess, I did like Angela’s florettes on Project Runway season 3), so these Fendi peeptoe slings are right up my alley.

Happy shopping!

Technorati Tags: summer sales, Fendi, Prada, Manolo, Marc Jacobs

Tuesday: straw Prada wedges

I’m starting the countdown now. The Saks flagship store on Fifth Avenue is opening a whole new shoe floor in August! That’s 8,500 square feet of shopping heaven — a 35% expansion from the current shoe department — so vast that it is getting its own zip code and commemorative stamps. (Gimmicky I know…) It’s as exciting as when Harvey Nicks finally opened a shoe department in the late ’90s, just as I was moving from London, I should note. Can you imagine, Harvey Nicks with without its fabulous shoes? Even though I couldn’t complain about the shoes I bought at Harrods and Selfridges, I still am filled with regret when I think about how I was deprived all those years before…

But back to the future. Imagine! There will be so much more room to graze, try on, strut, elbow all comers during sales. And most of all, Saks officials say, there will be a whopping 150% more shoes to be had on the sales floor. Be still my beating heart!

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Tuesday: Manolo gold lizard sandals

Vacation, time to get away! It’s been far too long since I’ve had a proper, do-nothing, sit-on-the-beach vacation — okay, how long ago is never? I’ve never been the sort to sit on the beach and do nothing. Will I get bored? Will I find somewhere to shop? Most importantly: What will I wear?!

Let’s start with these Fendi Cube Sunglasses. . .

…and add a bag. Though is this Celine Bittersweet Striped Large Bagtoo heavy for the Caribbean?

For a dinner out, I found this Missoni Assenzio Boatneck Dress. . .

. . . that could be worn with the Fendi Spicy Patent Sandal

So that’s one day down, six to go. Oh yeah, and what about the swimwear??

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Wednesday: Gunmetal yellow peeptoes

Go! Run, don’t walk! Today is the day… The one and only Manolo sample sale. If you’re reading this over your morning coffee, you may already be too late! The masses have already gathered. If you’re just arriving now, you’ll see that the early birds probably have different colored tickets from yours and that can’t be a good thing. Do you have the patience to wait it out? Did your boss really believe that excuse (cough, cough) you gave over the phone? Sick? Try sick with anxiety! Is someone in that room scooping up every last pair in your size? Is everyone else a size 36 too??

Is it worth it? The wait, the anxiety, the thrown elbows? The cold sweat once you emerge and realize what a mega-dent you just made in your bank account? (Did you really need that pair of lavender crocodile Carolynes?)

Hell yeah! What are you waiting for?

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