Spike-a-delic!

In honor of the tenth anniversary of the Andy Warhol Museum, leading designers, artists and celebrities have done sketches of shoes which is being auctioned of on ebay NOW! All proceeds will go to the Warhol’s educational exhibitions and programs fund. Participating designers include some of our favourite people like Manolo Blahnik, Nicole Miller and Ferragamo!!


Andy Warhol himself had a lifetime obsession with shoes, as you can see in this art work of his (which I actually studied last quarter) called "Diamond Dust Shoes" done in the 1980's. This is one of my favourite works by him, just because it seems to say shoes, shoes and more shoes to me.

Here are some of our favourite shoe sketches . . .


Ah the simple sexy red heels. I especially love that it contrasts with the black background. This is done by Paloma Picasso, the daughter of the oh-so-famous Picasso and the designer of the Paloma Picasso jewelry collection at Tiffany's.
And this one by Narciso Rodrigruez is SO professional that I feel like I am peeking into the process of shoe making!



But my absolute absolute absolute favourite, has got to be these printed oh-so-cool funky heels done by our favourite shoe maker of all-Manolo Blahnik. These are so cool that they are apparently not on sale on ebay, but will be auctioned lived at the Spike-a-delic gala fundraiser on April 9. So feast you eyes now!

Bag Trends Spring/Summer: Retreat the Italian Way

No doubt the Italians know their fashion, and bags of course. With Miuccia Prada leading the league, she brings the world fashion on a 24/7 holiday this season. Follow her fabulous designs and other fellow Italian designs to travel around the world!

THE IT bag from Miu Miu this season: Geometric-Print Pin Satchel, as featured in ALL major fashion magazines.

Miuccia sings 'Under the Sea' with you with this Prada Canvas Sea Print Tote. Fantasitc to carry holiday stuff, like swimsuit and sunscreen.

Have a sophisticated picnic in the countryside with Prada's Straw Frame Bag. It's one of the best straw bags this season.

Another fantasically practical and stylish Prada bag, the Drawstring Handbag. I've held this bag in real life, and believe me, it radiates youth and Prada.

Speaking of Italian, one must not forget Gucci. This monogram backpack is perfect for the rich and famous to err... take on hikes and bring on road trips.

The D&G Printed Shoulder Bag is perfect for all the party girls who need to look tanned and gorgeous at celeb holiday spots like Miami and the Bahamas.

For the ladies who are less active and enjoy dinner parties and looking pretty in some exotic country, this Missoni Embroidered Handbag will look great on you.

After looking at these fantastic handbags, I'm sure you can notice that the dominant colors are white, yellow and orange. So go buy yourself a fabulous holiday bag to spend your summer with!

C&C California

Below is an ad featuring 3 blonde models wearing literally the same thing in different colors. . . this is the C&C California ad.

I am sure all of you have heard of C&C California even if you don't live in the west coast, since its all over the fashion magazines and literally all over the nation. I don't understand WHY they are making such a big deal out of it and WHY they are charging such an outrageous price for something so ordinary and plain.

This classic tee is their signature item. And it is worth $46. I am speechless.

Granted they DO vary their products a bit besides the colors. Through tie-dying. . .

. . and widening the neckline. How fascinating.

The concept of C&C is to create the "Perfect Tee." It should be "easy and wearable, yet certain to exude a laid back appeal," and is especially designed to be layered and mixed. These tee's are certainly all those things stated above. But one can't help but think that this purpose can be similarly achieved with Gap tees, like this one here. This too is 100% cotton, plus it CAN be machine washed. That is an extra bonus. Who wants a plain ol' tee that has to be handwashed anyway?