Bags Galore

I have a weak spot for particular style from 1980s. Preppy envelope style bags and clutches from YSL and Valentino are so elegant. Although ubiquitous 80s fashion trends weren't exactly subtle, i.e. shoulder pads, neon colors, bright eye shadows, there were some killer bags exemplified timeless classic lines. I recently acquired a YSL bag and I adore the quality and the style of this bag. It's on sale in my shop, but I am attempt to add it to my personal collection. It's rare to find Valentino or Yves Saint Laurent bags from 80s in such a great condition, partially because it never leaves original owner's closet. Brown Valentino purse was sold soon after it was put on sale, but maybe YSL bag will end up in my closet...

Japan diasater Relief Effort, Donation to Unicef.

Like many others, I've been following news about Japan everyday for last 10 days or so. I'm very cautiously optimatic the condition at nuclear power plants is stablising. The breadth of the triple disaster in Japan is just staggering, and tregedy so close to home to other industrialized countries also living with nuclear power. For those who lost loved ones, our prayers are with them.

I have extended family members living in Japan. They were not hurt, but they had to live with numerous after tremors since the earthquake. Locationwise, I am concerned for them if radiation will have long term effect on their well being.

Today I added up all the fund raise sales from last week and made online donation to Unicef fund for Children effected by recent disasters in Japan.

I want to sincerely thank everyone who purchased during last week. Portion of your purchase went to a good cause.

After adding up, our shop was able to donate $182.06 on behalf of all the buyers who participated.

Benefit Sale for Relief Efforts in Japan.

I am having sale to benefit relief effort in Japan. Any item sold at my etsy shop (http://www.seesong.etsy.com/) between March 15 through March 21, I will donate 75% of all profit to Unicef fund for children effected by recent disasters in Japan. Thank you for your support!

Hyper Florals

Spring/summer 2011 Erdem collection is like visiting a city hothouse full of exotic and colorful flowers. Hyper colored beauties mixed in with lace and impeccably tailored flirty dresses.

Paired with some pieces from my Etsy vintage shop, some flowery ideas for your spring wardrobe.

Charlotte, Oh Charlotte!

If I ever have a girl-on-girl crush, my ideal crush would be Charlotte Rampling. Sexy, gorgeous, oh so photogenic. She's in her early 60s and her beauty has matured with her age. I saw her on a recent TV interview where she said she loves being photographed and being looked at.
She confessed she is (still) a bit vain(with a laugh). I think that's really sexy.

One Warm Lo----ng Scarf

I hope for spring, but it's still chilly here in NY. I am putting away the thickest of the winter coat, and wearing lighter coat or a jacket. A soft and warm scarf with generous length can provide extra warmth in this tempermental weather. Go with classic black/grey or add a splash of much needed color!

Here are some cozy ideas...

3 Women, 1977

Fashion is alot like movies. It tells a story and creates certain atmosphere. Late great director, Robert Altman's enigmatic movie "3 Women(1977)" is not only a gorgeous to look at, but it transports viewers to a dreamlike world where a "normal" lives of characters is far from normal. Shelley Duvall never looked so ethereal and lovely. With her meticulously coiffed hair, painted face, carefully decorated apartment and fluttery dresses, Duvall poignantly portrays young woman in desperate search for an identity more glamourous than her reality. Definately a movie for late 70s fashion lovers and Shelley Duvall fans.