New Purchase! Kate Moss for Longchamp Clutch

I would be remiss if I didn't share with you my Vegas purchase.

I happened upon my amazing handbag while helping li'l sis select her Longchamp tote for spring and summer.  We found it:

(Isn't it cute and fun and cheerful?)

But the very first thing I saw when I stepped into the store was this:

This is one of the limited edition designs from Kate Moss for Longchamp. (You can view the entire Neo Patch design collection here.)

This was a gut reaction, people.  I saw it and fell hard.  The color combo gives it a vaguely 70s vibe, the detailed craftsmanship was evident, and it was in a glass case, like a beacon of richness and sophistication in a sea of bright florals and preppy totes.

(For the record, I'm not knocking the Longchamp classics; I have one myself and love it.)

But it wasn't JUST an impulse purchase.  I also considered how I'd use it and with what.  It's the perfect size for a clutch, because it will actually hold a phone, lipstick, keys, etc.  And I can use it for day or evening.  And frankly, it will go with so much of my wardrobe it's not even funny. 

And so it came home with me and my Vegas hangover.  Now I'm off to take a 10-12 hour nap.

Handbag of the Day: Bryna Nicole

I died a little when I saw this on Piperlime:

The Bryna Nicole Lock It Up Bay bag is one of the coolest and edgiest (yes, I said it) bags I have ever seen on Piperlime.  It's basically the perfect weekend cross body.  Distressed leather for a worn in, relaxed, I've-been-carrying-this-around-forever vibe; lock detail that serves no purpose except to look vintage-y and cool; long strap for slinging it over your shoulder to free your hands at brunch/the farmer's market/shoe shopping.  

It's $128 and also comes in a (fabulous) yellow stingray version:

Frocking Friday: April 15

Here is what I wore to see Ka in Vegas:

Outfit Details: Dress: Max & Co.; Heels: Stuart Weitzman

Dress it up: Add more jewelry (I was wearing a huge cocktail ring, on the other hand, but you can see it)

Dress it down:  Switch heels for flats, throw on cardi or leather jacket

Shoe Obsession: See by Chloe Sandals

So, I saw these and may or may not have gasped.  Out loud. 

For me, these are the perfect spring and summer shoe.  The color and shape will go with everything from skirts and dresses to shorts and wide leg jeans.  They have feminine details (hellooooo cute scallop details!) but are balanced by a substantial platform and heel. And with an adjustable ankle strap, the slingback might not even be a deal breaker.

They are over $300.  I am not saying I haven't spend that on shoes.  But such expense is usually reserved for longer term, multi-season shoes, like fantastic- but basic- black boots. 

A less expensive knock off is an option, should anything suitably similar exist.

The Budget Babe found a fairly similar look for less at Forever 21, at least for the black version:

I appreciate where she is going, but I am not convinced.  To me, the F21 version looks agressive, not sweet, and they lack the simplicity that makes the originals so versatile.

Sigh. 

So my obsession with the original continues, until I stumble upon an extra $360 to make them mine or I find a suitable alternative. 

Outfit of the Day: Shocking, A Bird Dress

Surprise!  It's a bird print dress.

Outfit Details: Dress: eShakti (find it here); Shoes: Target (find them here); Ring: NYLightMetals.

Dress it up: Add cardigan and belt; switch flats for heels.

Dress it down: Throw leather jacket over it.

Outfit of the Day: Not Friday, but I'm Frocking

Wore this during my last week of work:

Outfit Details: Dress: Calvin Klein; Shoes: Stuart Weitzman; Bag: Rebecca Minkoff; Shades: Kate Spade

Dress it up: add statement jewelry like necklace and cocktail ring or cuff, switch day bag for clutch

Dress it down: throw on leather jacket

Frocking Friday: April 1

Since I have no idea what number I am on, I am listing the date with my FF posts.  Here's what I wore on my last day at work:

Outfit details: Dress: Anthropologie (yep, it has pockets); Belt: Nordstrom; Shoes: Steve Madden; Bag: Rebecca Minkoff; Sunglass: Kate Spade

Dress it up: Throw on cardi, switch flats for heels, add jewelry

Dress it down: Take off belt?  This is damn casual already.