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Sam Edelman ‘Delicia’ Wedges the Perfect Summer Shoe

March 20, 2006 | Posted by Allison as For Her at 9:00 am | (2) Comments »

Looking for the perfect pair of summer shoes for 2006?  Well, ladies- look no further than the Sam Edelman ‘Delicia’ wedges!  These babies scream beautiful, delicious (as the name implies) and originality.

This fashionable ankle strap wedge features polished stone ornamentation and satin floral detail on the heel.  It is available in either leather or snake embossed leather upper- choose from brown, orange or aqua.

Put your best foot forward in this forward-thinking open-toe ankle strap so charmingly adorned with polished stone accents and floral appliques.  Cost, $135.

Enter Spring in Luxury with Derek Lam

March 14, 2006 | Posted by Allison as For Her at 2:01 pm | Comments »

Get lost with Derek Lam this spring in his short-sleeve empire-waist dainty white dress.  Devoe chiffon with an abstract floral print makes this dress ready to wear, wherever you’re off to. 

This beautiful piece accentuates any figure with a ruffled boatneck and gathered empire-waist that combines a fluffed sleeve.  Perfect for the summer to come.  Cost, $1750.

Hit the Road with Louis Vuitton Spring 2006 Wedges

March 6, 2006 | Posted by Allison as For Her at 2:58 pm | (1) Comment »

Louis Vuitton is getting back to the classic style of life with the Spring 2006 line.  This beautiful wedge sandal is just what you’ve been looking for and will be perfect with any outfit- dress it up with a BCBG dress or dress it down with your old, trusty jeans.

With shiny gold metal links and golden studs that secure a cut-out natural leather flower, these are a lovely Vuitton specimen.  They are finished with a lacquered 4″ wedge heel and a Monogram flower stitched on the insole, leather sole.  Available in Rose & Yellow, made in Italy.  Cost, $640.

Get Ready For A Juicy Swim

March 1, 2006 | Posted by Allison as For Her at 3:13 pm | (4) Comments »

The dreaded swimsuit season is almost upon us.  Wherever you go, they are there just waiting for you to shed those winter pounds and get ready for a rollicking good summer.

Juicy Couture is bringing back the 70’s, whether you wanted them back or not.  This lovely Shirred Butterfly Swimsuit just says “I’m a feather-haired Jane Fonda and I’m sexy”. 

Green with lime stripes with a solid green butterfly elastic belt on the drop waist, this swimsuit is perfect for a martini tasting or the beaches of Jamaica.  Juicy Couture really knows how to make them.  Cost, $164.

Let ‘Free People’ Free Your Wardrobe Of The Uglies

February 28, 2006 | Posted by Allison as For Her at 1:01 pm | (1) Comment »

For a while now Free People have been pushing us into a grandma-skeek look.  And I have to say that I do embrace that look, even if I cannot always afford it.  They have a great spring / summer line coming up, but this dress in particular struck my fancy.

Take Kate Spade To The Derby This Year

February 24, 2006 | Posted by Allison as For Her at 9:00 am | Comments »

The annual Kentucky Derby helped inspire the new Lexington group of soft, raffia bags by Kate Spade.  Designed to bring a little bit of lawn party to any occasion, the striped shea is a cluth with a chin strap that can be tucked away, a frame opening, a single interior zip pocket and double side pockets. 

This sweet little thing is trimmed in smooth calfskin and accented in 14 karat light gold hardware and lined with their signature ashbury paisley print.  The bags are available in hybiscus pink, black, kelly green, snow & sunflower.  Cost, $225.