Hello Elizabeth and James…

I had recently blogged about the Olsens, namely Ashley, however this post has to deal with both sisters.

And their incredible fashion line Elizabeth and James.

When I first heard that the Olsen twins were starting their own fashion line, I was a little skeptical.  How many “actors” have started their lines, ahem JLO and a few others, and they crashed and burned?

Yet, I was surprised at how fast this line picked up, how many other celebrities have donned the twin’s fashion pieces.  The line has been picked up at Saks, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and many other high-end department stores.

The line has been described as urban, and yet modern. Masculine yet feminine.  Roopal Patel, the woman’s fashion director at Bergdorf’s further describes this chic fashion line:

“The look of the line is very modern with an urban approach,” she said. “It’s fresh, appealing and very eclectic. I think that customers will notice that it will reflect their own personal styles without taking over their look by being supertrendy. The line shows a great balance of vintage meets masculinity and rock ‘n’ roll, which makes it unique.”

More of the article HERE…

This line, however chic and fabulous it looks, it is pretty pricey, ranging from $195 and on. They are a luxury, a rare line of unqiue pieces created to be unattainable. It is a rare glimpse of fashion, at its purest form.

To check out more looks from the Elizabeth and James line, go HERE

Spotted. Vintage D&B…

This weekend, I checked out a consignment store with two of my fabulous friends KMD and R. I have to admit, I’ve never really been to a consignment store, the closest I got was to Plato’s Closet, if that, where I sold all of my A&F clothes from back in the day.

As I was perusing through the store, I laid my eyes on a vintage Dooney and Bourke black and tan satchel bag.  Love at first sight.

My D&B BAG!

I, of course bought it, especially with my friends convincing me (I’m easily convinced when shopping). Especially with the price being so affordable.  It was the best, first purchase I made at a consignment store and now I have to say I’m HOOKED on shopping vintage!!

I don’t even want to go shopping at current retail stores.

WAIT…

I take that back, retail is my weakness.  JO giving up retail shopping is the equivalent to giving up chocolate FOREVER! Ah what a maddening idea!  But, I will be looking more into vintage now a days…with the exception of a few purchases from my favorite stores, J. Crew, BR, Nordstrom and the list goes on…

I’m pretty new at this vintage shopping, so if anyone has any tips or favorite stores they go to, please SHARE!

Once I showed my mom my purchase, her face lit up, and she told me how she remembered those bags and how she use to have a similar one.  A few minutes later, after she ran to the basement and rummaged through the various boxes, she emerged with one of her own vintage Dooney and Bourke bag!!

A similar style of my Mom's D&B bag

Safe to say that I’ll be spending more time in the basement from now on…searching for more of my mom’s vintage things I’ll also have to start checking out my grandparent’s basements too! Perfect for starters…

Happy vintage shopping!

Belle is green…

Camilla Belle is green, as in wearing green.

At the 2009 Whitney Contemporaries Art Party and Auction in New York City on June 17th, Belle along with Alexis Bledel and other celebrities came out for the event.

I, of course, was interested in the dresses, namely Camilla’s because she is my favorite fashionista, along with VHUDG.  So imagine me GASPING when I saw Camilla donning a one shoulder Max Azria green dress (via Justjared.com).

I love, love, love the dress!!

Camilla Belle in Max Azria

You have to admit.  She looks glam, right down to the gray heels.  I was just so excited about this picture that I just had to share it with all of you.

Once again, bright colors are ALL the rage in Hollywood. So that’s pink, orange/red and green.  Can’t wait to see what is next!!
Till another fashionista shows her colors,

Jo