Shi by Journeys

Shi by Journeys now sold in Fayette Mall and...very HAUTE!

They also carry handbags and some jewelry!
Check out a few here.

Sarah-Jane Heel

Ziggy SoHo Becky Flat

Canvas Flock Bag

Ziggy SoHo April Heel

Retrodelic

Haute new handbags for the bagaholic...well made, stylish leather bags that are reasonably priced.

Retrodelic's "mission is to produce classic styled bags and luggage that transcends time, with modern appeal. Retrodelic offers a full range of stylish designs and sizes combining functionality and durability for everyday, business and travel use. Made with quality full grain leather, each piece is built to last with distinctive hardware and superb workmanship."

Ellie Weekender in Green (Dayna Devon uses it as a chic diaper bag)

Uma Tote in Chocolate with Beige Leather Trim

Candy Clutch in Blue

Ellie Everyday in Copper Leather

Anya Hindmarch - Is This Bag Haute? or Not?

Would you special order this bag? Would you wait outside for hours to get one?

This bag has caused real excitement for those in New York and many Asian cities. The story behind the bag is very interesting. (So are the riots that have been caused by those trying to purchase one).

The profits are going to an amazing cause, so knowing that makes the bag more appealing to me. We Are What We Do is the organization that approached Anya. The big controversy now is the question is being asked, Are those fighting for and buying the bag actually supporting the cause?

Check out Anya's site for more details on U.S. availability of the bags.

Another interesting link at We Are What We Do site related to the story behind the bag.






Image, top right, from wwd.com and image bottom left from we are what we do site.

Babies Abound!!

Happy Birthday to all of the new Celebrity Babies!!!

Tiger Woods & wife Elin welcomed daughter Sam Alexis on Monday as Julia Roberts and husband Danny Moder announce the arrival of Henry Daniel. Kerri Russell gave birth June 9th to a baby boy named River, Kevin James and wife announce the arrival of daughter Shea Joelle, and Nancy O'Dell welcomed daughter Ashby Grace last week.

Here are a few chic new items for the hautest new moms...when the ordinary just won't do...

Nest Children's canvas and patent leather diaper bag is chic and loaded with user-friendly features. Perfect for Spring/Summer.

Baby Kaed's On the Go Pad opens up to a changing mat on one side and 3 pockets on the other side to hold your baby kaed wipes case (included) and 4-6 diapers. This is larger than a diapees and wipees, but practical to stash in the car or under the stroller if you have a newborn.

Head to The Nest in Louisville or Oeufnyc.com to see the beautifully designed & well-appointed line of furniture. They have some precious knit sweaters and legwarmers that you must see as well!

European-designed Fresco Highchair by Bloom has tons of cool features in addition to its eye-catching style.

photos from yoyashop.com, hauteicouture.com, oeeufnyc.com, babykaed.com and nestchildren.com

Gucci and Rafe

I love this Gucci shoe - the 'tennis' high heel platform slide with horsebit.....love it!!!!!

My girlfriend just got this Gucci bag and it is gorgeous -
this picture really doesn't do it justice - check it out

Rafe.com has great....stuff!

Here are a few items I am finding very haute:

The Jane Street Courtney 75MM Wedge Sandal (check out the Gracie Square it is too cute as well)

The Lexington Sophia Peek-a-Boo Ballerina
I am not a huge flats person, but these on look awesome!

The Lexington Stam Fram Shoulder Bag

(pics from gucci.com and rafe.com - you've just got to love the name of the last two...The Lexington collection.....:)

One of Everything, Please...

I could easily close my eyes, flip thru the pages of the Anthropologie Spring/Summer catalog, stop on any item on any page and love what I landed on!

Here are a few must-haves....

Squash Blossom Tank...So pretty and summery!

Bird Watch Tank...flattering & versatile!

Woven Fan Bag...perfect to take along on vacay for day-trips...can handle all of my (& my 3 little ones') gear (sunscreen, snacks, purell, crayons, camera, etc) and still look cute!

Haute Handbags!

Chic & ladylike yet functional...these are some of our favorite bags!

See more of my Haute Handbags list at ThisNext.

Fab for under $40

Great Spring Trends at great prices!


Rafe bag - target.com $39.99
(p.s. all the Rafe bags are pretty haute!)

Red peep-toe espadrilles urbanoutfitters.com $38.00

Seagrass Tote with patent trim - target.com $12.99

Black and white braided belt - forever21.com $8.80

Black and white straw hat - forever21.com $19.80

pictures from target.com, forever21.com and urbanoutfitters.com

Metal-Mania

You can't open a magazine without noticing one of the season's hauteset treands...metallics. It's easy to incorporate this look into your wardrobe with accessories - here are a few options...

A haute handbag like this YSL tote. A more moderately priced option is this DKNY metallic tote in gold or Michael Kors' Metallic Gold Clutch.



















Shoes are a great way to wear metallic. The Kors Dame's stacked heel and strappy style is definitely haute!




These super-shiny Stuart Weitzman ballet flats are adorable!

Now go get your shine on!!

Marc Jacobs - Spring Bags

I love everything Marc...but what was he thinking with the Irina bag? Now UK fans will probably love the color, but that's about it.

However, not all of the bags are completely unfortunate in the Marc Jacobs Spring Handbag Collection such as the Deborah and the Quilted Patent Leather Bowler...those are haute!!!!

Metallics are Haute

Make a bold statement or a subtle update with one of these haute new accessories.

See more of my Metallic Accessories list at ThisNext.