I love me some Wang, but I was starting to grow weary of the heavy studs that bedeck the bottom of so many of his lovely leather creations. As soon as I saw this beauty, that old lovin' feeling came right back. With it's clean shape, clever design, and minimal rose-gold hardware, this neutral number looks totally fresh for spring.
Alexander Wang Alpha Shopper Bag in Latte, $495 @ Otte.
Between travels, weddings, and illness, I haven't had a chance to stop by the blog in the past week and a half, and it sorely needs tending. Since summer seems to have arrived in all it's sun-scorched glory, I thought I'd welcome you back with some easy, relaxed tops that will keep you feeling as cool as the icy sweat dripping down the lemonade pitcher.
Eskell's loose, silk Chloe top features charming design details, including a printed waist tie and three yellow buttons to close the shoulder. $200.
In case Gilt Groupe, Ideeli, Haute Look, Rue La La, and Row Nine weren't enough for you, now there is Mintbox. The latest entrant to the sudden proliferation of designer discount and sample sale sites aims to trump them all by providing "extraordinary perks," which are to include by-invitation-only sales on current-season merch and 5% cashback on all purchases. Having sufficiently piqued my interest with a promising roster (Alexander Wang, Givenchy, and Rag and Bone are among the names dropped), I'm very much looking forward to finding out what kind of deals can be had. As of now, it's by invitation, but you can gain access by using code AAMB5 at signup.
UPDATE 12/8/09: Whoa, this is even better than anticipated. In today's Racked:
One of this months deals from Mintbox: shop at NYC's own Otte boutiques in-store or online now until the end of December and receive 15% off all full-priced merchandise plus 5% cash back back to your registered credit card. Mintbox also provides access to private events, New York fashion week shows, and designer previews/trunk shows.
After years of sporting colored handbags, I think I'm ready to revisit basic black. My requirements are that it be large enough to tote around a day's worth of belongings, casual enough to wear daily but chic enough to go out at night, and cost under $1,000.
