Spring 08 – Trench Coats are coming

Spring is around the corner and Trench Coats are propular. While surfing I found some I liked.Dip Dye Trench CoatsHalf-Past-Six Coat from Anthropologie $198Early morning blushes upon Taikonhu’s double-breasted twill overcoatCinched with removable buckle belts at the waist and 3/4 sleeves.Front pocketsButton closureCotton; acetate lining35.5″LI also found this dip dye trench coat at Topshop but it wasn’t my favorite: or this color  Dip Dye Trench Coat from Topshop £65.00Above the knee length dip dye skirted trench coat with higher empire waist belt and cuff tab detail 100% Cotton. Dry Clean Only.Printed Trench CoatsCheck Mate Trench Coat from Anthropologie $368Large-scale houndstooth looks sharp, especially when strategically matched with double-breasted military buttons and a swingy shape. By Hayden-Harnett.Patch pocketsLinen, viscose; polyester liningDry clean34″LApril Showers Trench Coat from Anthropologie $228The graphic dahlias of Anna Sui’s sash-tied topper await splashes of color from your rainy day accompaniments: galoshes, an umbrella, perhaps a rain hat?3/4 sleevesCotton; acetate liningDry clean32.25″LNanette Lepore ‘Racy’ Croc Trench Coat from Nordstrom $525Graphically arresting croc print patterns a crisp trench in a shorter length. Wide, bell-shaped three-quarter-length sleeves and a curvy notched collar round out the chic silhouette.Double-breasted button closure.Two front slant pockets.Wide fabric tie at waist.Back flap.Approx. length from shoulder: 32″.Fully lined.Cotton/silk; dry clean.By Nanette Lepore; made in the USA of imported fabric.Ramosport Printed Trench Coat from Nordstrom $695All-weather trench with a punched-up print is fashioned with an asymmetrical front and pleated saddle shoulders that fall to wide, modern trumpet sleeves. A narrow belt cinches in the waist.Hidden snap closure.Approx. length from shoulder to hem: 39″.Unlined.Cotton; dry clean.By Ramosport; imported.  

My Project Runway Team – Season 4

I love Project Runway! I’m a frustrated fashion designer at heart. By that I mean I would love to be one but I have neither the talent nor the creativity. But the next best thing is watching designers on Project Runway and critiquing their work (like I could do better WTH!).Well I’ve been playing a fantasy game this season online at Fafarazzi. The rules where as follows:

Check out the Project Runway 4 profiles of each designer and pick your favorite 3 for your team. You’ll want to pick characters that you think will be scoring a lot in the next episode. Points were giving for crying (Ricky), saying make it work (a la Tim Gunn), winning a challange and many other incidences. I wasn’t very good at picking the right people to get the right points but I did pick the people who would eventually go to the final.

This has been my team for weeks:I may not be able to design or win at this game but I did know who was most talented. Although this year I don’t think it was as hard as some seasons past. I do have to note for the record though that Kevin got gypped. I think he got eliminated WAAAAYYY to soon.I do think Christian will win. He is the most creative. Although his clothes are not as commercial as Rami (who I ADORE), Christian did seem to have the most range in his design aesthetic.What do you think?

Oscar 2008 – Part 5 Jewelry – Only the Good cause there was no Bad and the Ugly

If you’ve read any of my other blogs, you’ll know that I like jewelry that makes a statement. Something different. That sets you apart from the rest and helps enhance your outfit. There wasn’t that much attention paid to the jewelry this Oscar season as I’ve seen at other Oscars. There was definitely bling but only a few that stood out to me. No one wore jewelry I would categorize as bad so this is only the review of the good ones.

Good

Earrings

Miley Ray Cyrus’ didn’t impress me with her overall look but I did like earrings.

Necklaces

As I said before I wasn’t thrilled with Julie Christi’s dress but I really liked her necklace.

I thought Keri Russell’s overall look was beautiful but her necklace was striking.

Bracelets

Once again Heidi Klum and Keisha Whitaker could do no wrong in my book at this award show. Their jewelry especially their bracelets added the right finish to an overall stunning look.

Oscar 2008 – Part 4 Makeup The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

The makeup trends at the Oscars this year were mostly of two different kinds if you ask me. There were lots of heavily lined eyes and red lips but not together. There were pale lips if any lips at all (Yes Tilda I’m talking about you). Here are my views of the good and the bad.

Good

Overall Beautiful Makeup

As I’ve said in previous blogs I’ve said, I just adored Keisha Whitaker whole look. I loved her makeup her hair and her dress.

Heavily Lined Eyes with Nude Lips

Heidi Klum, Jennifer Gardner and Kristin Chenoweth all had heavily lined eyes with nude lips which I think were my favorite of the looks. Heidi is like Keisha at this award show to me. I adored her whole look, hair, makeup and dress.

Red Lips

Cody Diablo, Vanessa Paradis and Anne Hathway all rocked the red lip look. It was the main focus of their makeup look with all other features being muted. Although I’m brown skinned I never like red lipstick on myself (and believe me I’ve tried MANY shades and brands). So when I find a woman who pulls off the red lipstick look I’m a bit green with envy.

Bad
Red Lips

I liked Katherine’s dress and her hair but her makeup ruined the whole look for me. I get that the strong lights wash a person out so many actors have to apply more makeup than they normally do. But Katherine Heigl has too much blush on and her lipstick looks so matt that it reads dry to me. I just want to put on a little gloss or maybe some chapstick.

No Makeup

In the no makeup look is only one woman Tilda Swinton. Could you just pick up a lip gloss or some blush Tilda! She looked like the walking dead bat woman……ugggghly. Sorry to rag on the woman. I saw the movie Michael Clayton and I liked it. I thought she did a great job in the role but as for her look on the red carpet I’d have to give it an F-.

Oscar 2008 – Part 3 Hair The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

If you go by the hair trends shown at the 80th Oscars, I’d say a revival of the hairdos of 1940s & 50s is coming. Curls are in. We’ve moved away, almost in totality, from straight hair. Curls either in a chin/neck bob length or a side parted longer wavy Veronica Lake look were all the rage. These hair styles are the ones that caught my eye.

As I did with dresses, I breakdown my views on which hairdos I thought were good and which were bad and ugly.

Good

I adored Katherine Heigl, Julie Christi, Keisha Whitaker and Amy Adams’ hair. I’ve always been a fan of the look from the 40s and 50s and I think these styles look fresh.

Updos
Updos that have all the hairs in place or with hairs all over the place were a nice as well. I felt Heidi Klum’s updo was stunning. While Jennifer Gardner’s updo with loose pieces framing her face was beautiful in a more casual way then Heidi.

Hair Accessory

I thought Kristin Chenoweth hair accessory was attractive. As a woman with a lot of hair, I’m always looking for eye-catching hair accessories.

Hair Color

Ruby Dee’s Oscar look proved L’Oreal wrong. You don’t need all over hair color to look your best. I found her hair stunning. She proves that an older dog can teach a younger dog new tricks 😉 When I go greyer, I’m totally gonna try this look.

Bad

I Hated Calista Flockhart’s hair even Harrison Ford (her date) was looking at her hair with a face that said “WTH!”….LOL

Oscar 2008 – The Good, Bad and Ugly – Part 2 Color – The Bad & Ugly

The 80th Oscar awards have come and gone. I’m here to tell you the Good, the Bad and the Ugly. In Part 1 I wrote about the dresses I liked. Color was big at this years Oscars. Red, black and Metallic. But some of the celebrities made some bad choices.

The Bad & Ugly

Red
There were aspects of Julie Christie look that I did like but the short red dress was not one of them. She designed this dress along with her stylist/costume designer Tanya Gill.

Black
There was nothing about Tilda Swinton look that I liked. She arrived on the red carpet in a black washed silk draped evening gown by Alber Elbaz for Lanvin that was just bland and unoriginal. It looked like a piece of fabric thrown over her. No sewing. Just thrown…..ugggghhhly

Another woman whose look I didn’t like was Daniel Day-Lewis’ wife Rebecca Miller. There was just too much going on with the lace skirt & sleeves was attached to a black velvet bodice held up by red fabric on the shoulders!…Just TOO much. I also thought the fit in the skirt was poor. It seemed to hug her midsection too much accentuating her tummy.

Sequins
The last faux pas were the ladies who wore sequins. In part 1, I wrote about the women who wore sequins whose look I loved. These women’s looks I did not like. Sequins are a hard thing to carry off. They should usually be used sparingly.Faye Dunaway in a gold sequin long sleeve scoopneck sheath gown by Pamela Roland was an example of using too many sequins.

Also not to my liking was Adrienne Frantz, best known as a Soap Opera Actress, gold sequin mermaid dress. While she may have looked like a female oscar, it was just TOO many sequins for me.

Nancy O’Dell’s dress while not as bad as the two ladies above still used a bland shade of silver with sequins on the front and on the high side slit. I just thought it looked tacky.

Just Bad

In the just bad category was Michael Moore’s date/wife/mother dress looked like a prom dress or a bad sorbet southern belle bridesmaid dress.

Thanks goodness Katherine Heigl didn’t have to wear this thing in the movie “27 Dresses.”

Oscar 2008 – The Good, Bad and Ugly – Part 1 Color – The Good

The 80th Oscar awards have come and gone. I’m here to tell you the Good, the Bad and the Ugly. First I’ll start with the Color Trends and what I liked.

Good

Red

Everyone this morning is talking about the abundance of Red on the red carpet. Katherine Heigl, Heidi Klume. Helen Mirren, Ruby Dee, Miley Ray Cyrus. It really is a beautiful color and so many people wore it well. Catwalkqueen made a compilation picture of some of the best:

Rami from Project Runway would have adored Anne Hathaway’s rosette-trimmed gown from Marchesa. Look at the detailing on the shoulder:

Katherine Heigl on the red carpet in a red silk Georgette Escada column gown with one-shoulder design and draped and pleated bodice.

My two favorite Red Dresses:

Helen Mirren’s custom-made Georges Chakra garnet duchess satin gown accented with Swarovski crystal drop sleeves and back was especially designed for the event. It may have been my favorite dress of the evening.

Although Heidi Klum red silk taffeta bustier gown with drape detail by John Galliano Haute Couture was an AMAZING dress that probably only a supermodel could pull off. Look at the open back with the high neck. It was Fierce as Christian from Project Runway would say.

Black

Also represented in abundance was Black. Jennifer Gardner, Nicole Kidman and Hillary Swank all wore Black gowns. Catwalkqueen made a compilation picture of some of the best:

** NOTE: Penelope Cruz’s dress was very dark navy that read black in many pictures.Nicole Kidman had a beautiful glow and a tiny baby bump to go with her Balenciaga dress accented with L’Wren Scott necklace.Jennifer Garner looked beautiful in Oscar de la Renta.

My favorite Black Dress:

I was a HUGE fan of Hillary Swank’s black Versace gown. She made a slight alteration to the Atelier Versace gown – making it a one-shouldered version.

Metallic

The one trend I noticed that no one talked about was Metallic. Either in the color of the dress or some sequins added.

Metallic Color

Renée Zellweger was lovely in a Caroline Herrera silver hand-embroidered lace gown with Cartier jewels.

My 3rd favorite metallic dress was worn by Keri Russell. It was a stunning a strapless champagne organza bustier evening dress by Nina Ricci.

And an unindentified woman on the red carpet with Wolfgang Puck was in a beautiful silver dress.

My Two favorite Metallic Dress:

Best Actress winner Marion Cotillard wore a Jean Paul Gaultier mermaid-inspired gown with Chopard jewelry, including a champagne necklace layered with brown diamond bead necklaces. It was really striking looking.

Keisha Whitaker was my 2nd favorite. I loved her dress and her hair and her makeup. The woman just knows how to look put together.

Sequins

Sequins also made a strong appearance last nite. Jennifer Hudson, Adrienne Frantz, Nancy O’Dell, Keisha Whitaker and Cate Blanchett all had sequins adorning their dresses. Some a little; some a LOT. Some I liked a lot. Some I liked a little (very little). So little you might equate it with serious dislike (look to part 2 for that review 😉 )Cate Blanchett Dries Van Noten dress on the red carpet was an example of a dress that used sequins to complement the dress.

But a better example of sequins and also my winner for most improved form last year was Jennifer Hudson. Her white Roberto Cavalli dress was sooo much better than her Oscar debacle from last year. You remember that Oscar de la Renta dress. Here are her 2008 and 2007 dresses side by side:

That 2007 dress just proves that even Andre Leon Tally, Vogue and fashion stylists can be wrong wrong wrong….Ouch

Here is a closer look at the details of her 2008 Roberto Cavalli dress:

Special Note

Of special note should be Cody Diablo in leopard print and sequins. Just the description sounds like it could have been a mess; But her Dior by John Galliano leopard print silk chiffon gown with jeweled detail wasn’t as bad as the description makes it out to be. Not one of my top picks but I gotta give the girl kudos for an awesome script, original style and great spirit.

Metallics – Bags, Boots & Shoes

Metallics are also hot this Spring ’08 season. I’ve bought a Metallic bag and some flats to help update my wardrobe. In my search for some great items I found some Bags, Boots & shoes I thought were cute.

Bags

MICHAEL Michael Kors Astor Large Satchel Metallic (Gold) – MICHAEL Michael Kors Handbags Was – $301.95 Now – $213.25

You’ll surely take a shine to this gorgeous handbag in metallic leather.
Holds your wallet, sunglasses, personal technology and a bottle of water.
Dimensions: 16″ wide x 6″ deep x 10 1/2″ high.
Dual handles. Handle drop: 4” length.
Studded accents.
Top zip closure.
Interior lining with a back wall zip pocket and multifunctional slip pockets.

Endless.com: Donald J Pliner Zelda Foldover Clutch: Categories Was $410 Now $328

Featured
in lovely, crocodile-embossed leather, this stylish Donald J Pliner
design has a ladylike appeal. The Zelda foldover bag, though, also has
versatile verve: Carry it as a clutch or unfold the flap, slip your
fingers into the cut-out handles, and swing it sassily down the street.
* Leather * Satiny ribbed lining * Magnetic closure * 8 inches high *
15 inches wide * 2.5 inches deep * Made in Italy

Endless.com: KALE Weyman Clutch: Categories Price $395.00

Stand
back: This bag is hot! The Weyman clutch from Kale is a straight-up
charmer. Its so-of-the-moment leather, in a choice of patent or
metallic, and antiqued brass studs give a bit of a retro feel to an
all-modern bag. The best is yet to come: Inside is an indulgently soft
fuchsia suede lining. * Leather * Suede lining * Magnetic closure * 6
inches high * 13 inches wide * 1 inch deep * Dust bag included * Made
in United States

Boots

Tod’s Jodie Boot – Premier Designer – Neiman Marcus Was – $795 Now – $398

• Pewter grainy leather.
• Rubber bottom.
• 3 1/3″ stacked heel.
• Made in Italy.

Endless.com: Isabella Fiore Women’s Clover Mid Calf Boot: Categories Was – $849.95 Now – $424.98

Make a statement with Isabella Fiore’s beautiful Clover Mid Calf Boot. Constructed with sleek suede uppers, rounded toe, tall stiletto heel, and inconspicuous side zipper for the perfect, snug fit. These stylish boots hug your calf like a velvety second skin, making them the perfect choice for chilly fall and winter evenings out. * Leather and suede upper
* Leather sole
* Shaft height measures approximately 13 inches from arch
* Boot opening measures approximately 12 inches around
* Heel measures approximately 3 1/4 inches
* Made in Italy
* Item # B000WG7XY8

Shoes

Endless.com: Hollywould Women’s Audrey Ballet Flat: Gold Was $215 Now $150.47
Endless.com: Hollywould Women’s Whitney Ballet Flat: Green Was $295 Now $142.48

Your little sister’s ballerina flat just got a makeover with a little added glam! This adorable Audrey flat from Hollywould has a smooth metallic leather upper with a complementary grosgrain trimmed collar and removable ankle wrap, a pretty and dainty little round toe, and an ultra-low chunky heel. It also features soft leather linings, a fully cushioned insole, and a knobby textured outsole for a confident and graceful step. Add some sass to your favorite cropped jeans with the Audrey! * Soft Italian leather upper * Leather sole * Removable matching grosgrain ankle-tie and reinforced heel * Made in Italy

Endless.com: L.A.M.B. Women’s Daly II Platform Pump: Categories Price $319.95

Rock a fresh, ladylike look in this platformed pump from L.A.M.B. The Daly II features a gorgeous pearlized leather upper in a basketweave design resting on a sexy, stacked stiletto heel and hidden platform that’ll pair prettily with retro styles. * Leather upper * Leather sole * Heel measures approximately 4 inches * Platform measures approximately 3/4 inches * Made in Brazil

Endless.com: Giuseppe Zanotti Women’s E80055 Peep Toe Platform: Categories $694.95

Your elegance is about to shine! Everything about this fine leather pump is absolutely impeccable–even right down to its vamp’s intricately jeweled embellishment. The metallic spiked heel and platform add attitude and sass. A logo-embroidered satin dustbag is included. * Leather upper * Leather sole * Heel measures approximately 4 inches * Platform measures approximately 3/4 inches * Made in Italy

Endless.com: Isabella Fiore Women’s Loreen Wedge Pump: Categories Was $449.95 Now $382.46

The patent leather Loreen Wedge Pump by Isabella Fiore is a stunning open-toe platform shoe that is as comfortable as it is striking. Constructed with patent leather uppers, an adjustable back ankle strap with an aged brass buckle, a leather sole and insole, and a decorative leather bow at the vamp, this well-designed wedge heel turns even your drabbest jeans and T-shirt into a fun and flirty ensemble. * Patent and suede upper * Leather sole * Heel measures approximately 3 1/2 inches * Platform measures approximately 1 1/2 inches * Made in Italy

Endless.com: Cynthia Vincent Women’s Anna Platform Pump: Categories Price $354.95

Featured in snake-embossed leather with a completely on-trend, metallic, ombre-effect coloration, or crackle textured patent leather with a clear acrylic heel, the Anna platform pump from Cynthia Vincent has a luxurious and refined, but eye-catching look. Its high-style design is rounded out by a kicky, cone-shaped heel. Dust bag included. * Leather upper
* Leather sole
* Heel measures approximately 3 1/2 inches
* Platform measures approximately 1/2 inches
* Made in Italy

Has Priscilla been getting appearance advice from her Ex-Son-In-Law Jacko?

I hate to be mean…OK ok not really 😉 but when I saw Pricilla Presley on Oprah the other day I was shocked :o…..I guess everyone in the world (at least the blogging world cause I found many blog posts referring to it) knows about her plastic surgery but I was surprised. I always thought she was an attractive woman. Now she looks horrible. I think she has been getting appearance advice form her ex-son-in-law Jacko!!! It is scary. Here are some recent pics of her so you can judge for yourself: Then Popsugar posted an article about Patrick Dempsey being the face of Versace. He is pictured with Donatella Versace at her latest show for Milan’s Fashion Week. And OMG did she look like a man. I know mean but really. She looks like a drag queen….A bad one cause I love drag queens. They always look prettier than me. Donatella looks like a bad drag queen with a cute dress on. Her lips look like Glodie Hawn’s after she got too much collagen in the movie “The First Wives Club“. Her lips look like they belong to a guppy. See if you agree with me, here is a pic of the two of them:Look aging worries me. It is happening to me everyday just like everyone else but I’m trying to age gracefully (with treatments, creams and maybe botox in the future). I use whatever I can get my hands on that helps me maintain a youthful look while still allowing me to move my forehead and retain a smile that doesn’t resemble the Joker’s. I get that to be in the limelight one needs a little help but when the stars go over board on plastic surgery you gotta call them out on it and say PLEASE step away from the scalpel for a little bit. A wrinkle in time is not such a bad thing…..Actually it is a great book…..LOLLet me know what you guys think?

Patent Leather is the rage for Spring 08…Here are some bags & Boots I like

BIG BAGS

Sigrid Olsen Nora Large Patent Leather Shopper at SmartBargains.com Was – $220 Now – $99.99

A big and simple shape can have a spellbinding effect if it’s rendered in high-gloss patent leather. Let this shiny shopper from Sigrid Olsen create magic for your look, while providing ample room for all your essentials. Features

”Nora” large patent leather shopper with brushed gold-tone hardware from Sigrid Olsen

Genuine patent leather

Holds your wallet, sunglasses, keys, make-up case, small planner, and other everyday essentials

Measures 13.5” wide x 14” tall x 4” deep

Strap measures 15”

Drop is 6”

Strap is connected to another leather strap with metal buckles

Open top with magnetic closure

Heavy topstitching on lower sides and over raised panels at bottom corners

Interior back wall zipper pocket

Two interior front wall open-top accessory pockets with two pen holders and key hook

Cotton canvas lining

Patent Leather Slouch Bag – Bags – Leather – Accessories – Topshop Price – £45.00

* Patent leather slouch bag with a shoulder strap. Dimensions h38cm,w 39c. 100% Leather. Should not be washed.

MEDIUM SIZE

Amazon.com: MAXX NEW YORK Sonata Satchel: Apparel Was – $135 Now – $99.00

MAXX NEW YORK ‘Sonata’ Faux Patent Satchel
Chic, high-gloss satchel has built-in handles for comfortable carrying. Cinched belting at the sides completes the look. * Fit: Large: Holds at least a magazine, wallet and water bottle
* Dimensions: 16″W x 10″H x 6″D
* Tab with magnetic snap closure.
* Exterior slip pocket with magnetic closure.
* Center zip compartment.
* Interior zip, cell phone and MP3 player pockets.
* Polyester lining.
* PVC faux patent leather.
* By MAXX NEW YORK; imported.

Sigrid Olsen Nora Medium Patent Leather Hobo at SmartBargains.com Was – $188 Now – $79.99

The glassy shine of patent leather is amplified in soft folds, creating a fashion-forward design you’ll love showing off. Sigrid Olsen’s bold hobo fits neatly over the shoulder, and holds all you need for the day.Features

“Nora” medium to large patent leather hobo with gold-tone hardware from Sigrid Olsen

Genuine leather

Holds your wallet, sunglasses, keys, cell phone, make-up case, and other everyday items

Measures 16″ wide x 13″ tall x 5″ deep

Handles measure 15″

Drop is 8.5″

Rolled leather handles

Open top with three interior compartments; two with magnetic closures, one with zipper closure

Pleating in leather along upper front and back

Interior front and back wall compartments have inner magnetic closure

Interior middle zippered compartment has two accessory pockets, two pen holders, and a welt pocket with zipper closure

Floral printed cotton lining

SMALLER/CLUTCH/WRISTLET

Patent Oversized Clutch – Bags – Leather – Accessories – Topshop Price – £35.00

* Patent leather oversized clutch with crossbody strap. H7.5″ W12″ 100% Leather. Should not be washed.

Goldenbleu – Mercedes Snap Clutch – eLUXURY Was – $350.00 Now – $265.00

Goldenbleu
Mercedes Snap Clutch * Crinkled patent leather
* Polished gold metal hardware
* Tiny pintucked gathers along top seam
* Metal frame top with kiss-lock closure
* Sumptuous suede lining
* Interior patent-trimmed zip pocket, cell phone pocket, patch pocket, and pen slot
* Dangling key clasp inside
* 13″x 8″x 2.5″

Hobo International Double Frame Patent Clutch – Patent Accessories – Nordstrom Price: $98.00

Hobo International Double Frame Patent Clutch Crinkled patent leather creates a two-sided design, perfectly proportioned for traveling light. On the inside, one side has a zipper pocket and the other has two slip pockets and six credit card slots. * Snap closure on both sides; single magnetic closure in the middle. * Center interior ID window; three credit card slots; zip pocket. * Black-and-white checked lining. * Leather. * By Hobo International; imported. item # price: 113884 $98.00 Fit: Clutch: Holds at least a cell phone, small wallet and lipstick. Dimensions: 8 1/4″W x 4 1/2″H x 1 1/4″D.

Patent Clutch Bag – Sale Accessories – All Sale – Womens – Armani Exchange Was $98.00 Now $49.99

Patent Clutch Bag A|X logo clasp shiny finish adds polish 100% patent leather Style: E5BA395 Sizes: one size

I really liked this bag just as a wristlet to carry around at night. They sold out on Amazon but still have some at Overstock

Overstock.com: Michael Kors Jet Set Wristlet: Apparel Was – $78.00 Now – $69.99

Color: Safety Orange
Taxi Yellow
Safety Orange

Then there is the satchel version of the above bag:

Amazon.com: Michael Kors Jet Set Satchel Was – $198 Now – $99.99

• “Jet Set” small patent leather box satchel with gold hardware from Michael Kors. Genuine patent leather.
• Holds cell phone, small wallet and a couple of essential make-up pieces. Measures 8″ wide x 5″ tall x 4″ deep.
• Handles measure 19″. Drop is 7.5″.
• Interlocking gold chains attach to leather handle. Top zipper entry with gold O-ring pull.
• “Michael Kors” engraved in gold metal ring surrounding chain straps. Interior back wall slit pocket with leather trim.

And after much consideration I ordered this one from Nordstrom:

MAXX NEW YORK ‘Fenway’ Patent Bowler – Patent Accessories – Nordstrom Price – $148
MAXX NEW YORK ‘Fenway’ Patent Bowler Slim, buckled straps detail a glossy bowler with a fun zebra-print lining.
* Top zip closure.
* Silvertone hardware.
* Exterior front and side magnetic-flap pockets.
* Two interior zip pockets, cell phone and wall pockets; key hook.
* Protective feet.
* Polyester lining.
* PVC.
* By MAXX NEW YORK; imported.
* Item # 212511
* Fit: Dimensions: 17″W x 10″H x 6″D.
* Hand-held strap. Strap drop: 5″.

I ADORE IT!! And can’t wait to wear it with my short green trench coat. And I’m considering these gloves to go with my boots:

Saks Fifth Avenue – Patent Leather Gloves – Saks.com Price – $198
* Eight-button gloves of rich nappa leather paired with shiny patent stretch to the elbow.
* Silk lining
* Made in Italy

And what boots am I talking about that will go with these wonderful gloves you may ask? These:

Kate Spade “Aziza” Patent Boot Was – $545 Now – Sold out except for size 6.5 $379.99

I got them on sale for $284.99

Dress up your flat boot with a little shine. Patent leather upper with rubber sole. Full inside zip. Signature Kate Spade goldtone hardware on zipper pull.

• Catalog Item Number: 80801
• Black patent (08)
• Full and half sizes 6-10M
• Imported from Italy

I ADORE THEM!! If you really like these boots but are sorry you missed out on them, here are some similar boots I found:

Endless.com: Aquatalia Women’s Wasabi2 Boot: Knee-High Was – $234.95 Now – $164.47

The sleek Wasabi2 boot from Aquatalia is a knee-length stunner. The smoothly textured patent leather upper gives it a stylish mod look that’ll be great paired with this season’s retro-sixties silhouettes. You’ll be covered in the comfort and innovative design departments, too: The full-length zipper entry, elastic gore, soft, silky lining, and thickly padded shaft and insole really deliver.

• Patent leather upper
• Manmade sole
• Heel measures approximately 1 1/4 inches
• Platform measures approximately 1/2 inches
• Weatherproofed
• Made in Italy
• Item # B000RCIOE

Endless.com: oh…DEER! Women’s Ice Princess Flat Boot: Boots Was – $225.95 Now – $124.27

You just can’t get too much patent leather into your life these days. The Ice Princess flat boot from oh…DEER! is one glossy accessory you’ll need to include. Its punchy, of-the-moment detailing–like its superlow heel and fully zippered back–will give you a fashionable boost, and the feeling of the soft, faux-fur lining against your calves, we promise, will be worth the price of admission.

• Patent leather upper
• Rubber sole
• Shaft height measures approximately 17 1/2 inches from arch
• Boot opening measures approximately 14 inches around
• Heel measures approximately 3/4 inches
• Platform measures approximately 1/2 inches
• Made in China
• Item # B000Q8SKGC

Endless.com: FRYE Women’s Annie Double Zip Flat Boot: Boots Price $387.95

Leave it to Frye to dream up a knee-high black leather boot with classic sleek styling made special by the two zippers that run up both sides of the shaft. As you can also expect from Frye, the boot rests on a flat heel and ends in a squared-off toe that will make your feet happy, even as it complements your trendy wide-leg pants or short-short skirt.

• Leather upper
• Leather sole
• Shaft height measures approximately 16 inches from arch
• Boot opening measures approximately 13 3/4 inches around
• Heel measures approximately 1/2 inches
• Foam midsole for added comfort
• Made in Brazil
• Item # B000V41JBO

Delman “Kimana” Tall Patent Leather Boot – Shoes & Handbags – Bloomingdales.com Was – $495 Now – $329.99

Pull-on style. Patent leather upper, leather sole.pull-on tabs on inside of boot.

• Catalog Item Number: 81916
• Please note, not all colors may be available
• Black patent (08)
• Slight 1/2″ wedge
• Full and half sizes 6-10, 11M
• Imported