PERFORATED LEATHER

We saw the leather trend take off last year; and as it continues into 2014, a hole (pun intended) new edge is being added to the look...the result is perforated leather! 

1. Proenza Schouler, Perforated Leather T-Shirt, $495, net-a-porter.com
2. Milly, Laser Cut Leather Jacket, $695, nordstrom.com
3. J Crew Factory, Perforated Leather Belt, $28.50, factory.jcrew.com
4. Rebecca Taylor, Twill & Leather Perforated Dress, $425, shopbop.com
5. Marni, Perforated Leather Clutch, $755, net-a-porter.com
6. Chloe, Orange Perforated ‘Paraty’ Bag, $2800, neimanmarcus.com
7. Emanuel Ungaro, Leather Short Skirt, $2295, farfetch.com
8. Rachel Roy, Lexington Perforated Booties, $325, shopbop.com
9. Witchery, Perforated Suede Short, $208, witchery.com
10. Jimmy Choo, ‘Tahi’ Perforated Leather Sandals, $777, mytheresa.com
11. Vince, Orange Perforated Leather Dress, $460, saksfifthavenue.com

CHIC BACKPACKS

The backpack makes a comeback... Still not sure how I feel about this trend; but until I figure it out, here is a glimpse of a few that are still swoon-worthy regardless of my "90's grunge" perception:  

1. The Row, Drawstring Backpack, $3900, barneys.com

2. Rebecca Minkoff, ‘Logan’ Backpack, $255, rebeccaminkoff.com

3. Topshop, Croc Faux Pony Backpack, $40, topshop.com

4. Chloe, ‘Charlie’ Bucket Backpack, $1356, bluefly.com

5. 3.1 Phillip Lim, ‘Pashli’ Backpack, $895, shopbop.com

6. Alexander Wang, Prisma Cracked Skeletal Backpack, $1095, shopbop.com

7. Sole Society, ‘Beatriz’ Exotic Backpack, $49.95, solesociety.com

8. Elizabeth & James, Spotted Calf Hair Sling Backpack, $545, nordstrom.com

LUCKY CHARMS

Wishbones, and clovers, and hamsas...oh my! These are some fun jewelry finds to make a subtle statement, and hopefully bring you luck! 

1. Jennifer Zeuner Jewelry, ‘Priscilla‘ Mini Eye Bracelet, $220, shopbop.com
2. Jennifer Meyer, White Gold Wishbone Earrings, $300, barneys.com
3. Lizzie Fortunato, Evil Eye Bracelet, $120, farfetch.com
4. Shasha’s, Lucky Clover Snake Cream Leather, $123.90, pret-a-beute.com
5. Jennifer Zeuner, Mini Clover Bracelet, $155, shopbop.com
6. House of Harlow 1960, Wishbone Necklace, $100, shopbop.com
7. Dogeared, Gold-Dipped Hamsa Ring, $38, amazon.com
8. Tai, Hamsa Bracelet, $56, neimanmarcus.com
9. House of Harlow 1960, Evil Eye Charm Disc Necklace, $85, houseofharlow.com
10. Max and Chloe, Emily Elizabeth Horseshoe Bangle, $65, maxandchloe.com

POINTY FLATS

 

1. Sam Edelman, ‘Harper’ Pointed Patent Flat Slingbacks, $75, asos.com

2. Alexander McQueen, Pointed Ballet Flats, $375, shopbop.com

3. J Crew, ‘Viv’ Leather Flats, $188, jcrew.com

4. Missoni, Pointed Ballet Flats, $230, yoox.com

5. Valentino, Rockstud Ballerina Flat, $695, saksfifthavenue.com

6.  Christian Louboutin, ‘Pigalle’ Spike Pointed Toe Flats, $1095, barneys.com

Best Of: RESORT WEAR '14

1. Milly NY
2. Albino
3. JCrew
4. Jenni Kayne
5. ISSA London
6. Rachel Zoe

CLASSY COLLARS

Whoever said "a dog is a man's best friend"...was obviously a man. As a dog owner, I can confidently say Olivia (my one-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) is my BFF... she knows everything about me, has seen me at my worst, and loves me no matter what. (I am not ashamed to say this considering you are probably reading this too and nodding your head). Give a little love back to your 4-legged friend through a little bit of accessorizing.
Pamper your precious pooch with some neck candy even you may not be able to resist!

1. Bad Ass Petz, Gold Luxury Studded Dog Collars, $125-140, badasspetz.com
2. Louis Vuitton, ‘Baxter’ Dog Lead MM,  $385, louisvuitton.com
3. Kenyan Collection, 'Malindi' African Beaded Dog Collar, $40, glamourmutt.com
4. Tory Burch, Lizard Dog Collar, $66.50, toryburch.com
5. Hartman & Rose, Gucci-Style Dog Collar, $69, hartmanandrose.com

TASSELS

 

1.  Zojora, Glass Bead Necklace with Tassel, $40, zojora.com

2. Shashi, ‘Lilu‘ Chain Necklace  $58, shopbop.com

3. Isabel Marant, ‘Yakata and Mira’ Set of 2 Bracelets, $225, net-a-porter.com

4. Rosantica, Himalaya Agate Necklace,  $595, net-a-porter.com

5. Frieda & Nellie, ‘All the Tassel None of the Hassle’ Earrings, $96, shopbop.com

RADIANT ORCHID

With the new year, comes a new color. We saw last year that Pantone's prediction for the 'Color of the Year' (Emerald) was indeed, THE Color of the Year. So, we be still our trust in Pantone when it comes to the color of 2014...Radiant Orchid!
Get your wardrobe set for what is in-store for the upcoming year and stock up on that "perfect shade of purple" with a few of my favorite things:

 

1. Alexander McQueen, Enameled Skull Ring, $125, net-a-porter.com

2. Tibi, Stretch-ponte Skater Dress, $475, net-a-porter.com

3. Michael Kors, Slim Runway Bracelet Watch, $180, nordstrom.com

4. Manolo Blahnik, Tayler Suede d’Orsay Pumps,  $735, saksfifthavenue.com

5. Tom Ford, Nail Laquer in ‘African Violet’, $32, neimanmarcus.com

6. Balenciaga, Papier A4 Tote, $1445, barneys.com

7. Kate Spade, Enamel Turnlock Bracelet, $68, katespade.com

SKULLS

 

1.  Dogeared, Mini Gold Skull Earrings, $40, bloomingdales.com

2.  Greed is Gold, Skull T-shirts, $32, greedisgold.com

3. Steve Madden, ‘Croquet L’ , $75, heels.com

4. Summit, Gold Skull Table Decor, $35.84, amazon.com

5. Alexander McQueen, ‘Britannia Skull’ Clutch, $2295, nordstrom.com

6. Alexander McQueen, Skull-print Silk-chiffon Scarf, $295, net-a-porter.com