Shanna's Pad: March 2009

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Spring Trend: Bandage

How do you wear bandage if you don't have the perfect body? Simple, wear a bandage skirt with a loose top just like this look from Narciso Rodriguez Spring 2009 Runway.

Narciso Rodriguez

*Photo taken from Net-a-porter.com

Monday, March 23, 2009

I am not a big fan of LV monogram bags, but I'm really digging this one. It's sophisticated and it looks expensive, which is not always the case with some monogram bags. It also has a zipped closure and a flap which is a big plus for me as I like to keep my things safe. There is a GM (Largest) and MM (medium size) version of this bag but I prefer the PM which is the smallest because I think the style looks better small, it's cute like a satchel. This bag costs $1860.

*Photos taken from Louisvuitton.com

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Spring Trend: One-Shoulder

The one-shoulder dress or top is one of Spring 2009's hottest trend. I think it's sexy, elegant, revealing but in a sassy chic way. Especially nice if you have tone arms and shoulders. Why not make this an excuse to work-out and tone those arms.

Kay Unger New York

One Shoulder Satin Dress

At Neiman Marcus $310

Marc Bouwer Glamit

Raffled One-Shoulder Dress

At Neiman Marcus $495

Carolina Herrera

One-Shoulder Bow Dress

At Neiman Marcus $2290

Armani Collezioni

Asian Toile Dress

At Neiman Marcus $1295

Monday, March 16, 2009

Pretty in Pinks

One of the biggest trends for Spring 2009 is Color and Pink is my color of choice this season. Pink is the most feminine of all colors. It is often associated with being too girly girl, just think of Reese Witherspoon in Legally Blonde or Isla Fisher in Confessions of a Shopaholic. Pink also symbolizes romance and calmness except for the hot pinks where it brings out intense emotions. I am more into deeper pinks than the sweet pastel ones so maybe I'm an intense person. Here's my pretty in pink picks:

Oliver Peoples

Sofiane Sunglasses

at Neiman Marcus, $390

Jose & Maria Barrera

Lace Agate Bracelet

at Neiman Marcus, $440

Jose & Maria Barrera

Lace Agate Earrings

at Neiman Marcus, $215

Trina Turk

Printed Silk Dress

at Neiman Marcus, Sale $177.90

Alexander Mcqueen

Silk Assymetric Dress

at Neiman Marcus, $1,445

Christian Louboutin

Mirrored Platform Pumps,

at Saks, $1,295

Christian Louboutin

Platform Cage Sandal

at Saks, $995

Alexander Mcqueen

Squeeze It Clutch

at Naiman Marcus, $1,020

Nancy Gonzales

Matte Crocodile Bowler,

at Neiman Marcus, $3,650

Prada

Naplak Bowler

at Neiman Marcus, $1,695

*Photos from www.saksfifthavenue.com and www.neimanmarcus.com

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Love it or Hate it: Chanel Carrier-inspired Bag

I remember watching project runway and how Michael Kors and his gang of judges lashed out at designer contestants saying their designs were uninspired, lack imagination, too plain or taken too literally. I wonder what they would say when presented with a design that is something like this. Luckily Karl Lagerfield is an established designer so he wouldn't care less what everyone thinks. And Chanel had developed a huge loyal followers over the years and I think some of them would even go gaga over this. I doubt this would pass in design school though, it just looks like a work of someone who has run out of ideas, need something for the deadline and sees a carrier bag lying around and voila, a luxury bag. However I look at this bag, it just looks like a plain old carrier bag and I don't see any creativity. I still love Chanel and the classic flap bag is still my favorite, but I'm not shelling out money for design that even a grade school student can do. What do you think?

*Photo taken from www.Chanel.com

Saturday, March 14, 2009

The Yellow Dress

This dress is by Phillip Lim made of 100% silk with handkerchief collar and elasticated waist. I rarely buy yellow dresses or tops bec. yellow is just not right for my skin, but i can't help looking at this dress. It looks fun, sunny, comfy, simple yet chic. Pair it with a wide statement belt and you're good to go. Perfect for spring or summer. Saw this dress at www.Net-a-porter.com

*Photo taken from www.net-a-porter.com

Louis Vuitton Fall 2009 Show: Handbags

I wasn't in love with the bags from Louis Vuitton's Spring 2009 Runway Collection but their Fall collection is amazing. The colors are rich and elegant, the shapes are classic with a twist (e.g. the Alma) and it's definitely more edited than the previous. I think Marc Jacobs did a good job this time and everyone seems to agree. I wonder which one of these bags is going to be released. I can't wait for fall, though I think this would be quite expensive but there's a lot of time to save ;-)

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