Brigid Catiis Leather Striped Skirt

Brigid Catiis Leather Striped Skirt $132 $39.60. I can’t commit to a full leather skirt as much as leather skirts really appeal to me, but this leather striped skirt would be a good place to start.

ShopGoldyn’s Labour Day sale

Labour Day sale starts early at ShopGoldyn.com! For the whole week, take 30% off all merchandise from Monday, August 30th through Monday, September 6th with code LABORDAY. Ladies, take advantage of this. Pick up some cool pieces for fall for cheaps.

Let’s look at shoes first (as always). Love the oxfords and the boots.
Max Derby Oxford Flats in Black $297 $148.50 $103.95

Apepazza Liverpool Booties in Chocolate $199.00 $139.30

Apepazza New Orleans Boots in Power $299 $209.30

Apepazza Pavia Booties in Tobacco $159 $111.79

Dresses and skirts next!
ADAM Strapless Dress with Splattered Diamonds $495 $74.25 $51.98

Helmut Lang Scar Stitch Off-Shoulder Dress in Black $495 $198.00 $138.60

Shipley & Halmos Morgan Slip Dress in Geezer Black $425 $212.50 $148.75

Heimstone Jupe Molly in Zebra Print $336 $84 $58.80

And some interesting jewelry…
Candace Ang Roversi Fringe Necklace $207.00 144.90 $101.43

Goldyn ViNtAgE Portrait Locket $45 $31.50

Lauren Wolf Jewelry Fangs Necklace $88 $61.60

Deal Alert – Soo Ihn Kim Rada Chain Necklace

Soo Ihn Kim Rada Chain Necklace $180 on sale for $54.00!! Multi-chain necklaces are a must in your jewelry collection. This tiered, mixed-chain necklace features brass chains and gunmetal-tone curb chains. Brass chain fringe and curved, 24k gold-plated bar details.

Dusk ’til Dawn

Ella Moss’ Duck ’til Dawn collection is what effortless chic stuff is made of. It’s the kind of stuff that a cool-looking girl I see on the street whose clothes I cannot pinpoint what exact makes it cool but she just oozes quiet and subtle sexiness and confidence. These tops can take you from day to night no problem.

Dusk ’til Dawn Off the Shoulder Top $98

Dusk ’til Dawn Tank Top $81

Dusk ’til Dawn Slit Shoulder Top $87

Dusk ’til Dawn Slit Shoulder Top $87

Dusk 'til Dawn Racerback Tunic $94

Dusk 'til Dawn Dolman Top w/ Sequins $118

Drawstring bags

I’ve been seeing lots of drawstring bags coming out for this fall. What do you feel about them? I remember way back when they were trendy and I always thought they looked sloppy. But then again that was when those bags were not well-made with leather and it was too boho. I think this time around, the bags still have a nonchalant feel but are much cooler and much more sophisticated at the same time. The details are much defined with nice hardware and textured leather. Just don’t try to stuff it too full or you’ll have trouble finding anything .

Alexander Wang Diego Bucket Bag $825

Wendy Nichol Braided Bullet Bag $518

Cleobella Nevaeh Drawstring Bag $485

Pour La Victoire Joplin Drawstring Bag $425

CC SKYE The Nika Lace Leather Pouchette $308

CC SKYE The Ferris Drawstring Tote $595

Marc by Marc Jacobs Q-49 Lil Mia Drawstring Bag $378

Made Her Think Lizzie Bag $598

Foley + Corinna Vivi Drawstring Bag $435

Deal Alert – Juicy Couture Strapless Plaid Dress

Juicy Couture Strapless Plaid Dress $158 on sale for $47.40!! A sweet dress perfect for a first date (or any subsequent date).  The little ruffle edges are so cute.  And  I love how fitted it is in the back for a well-defined waist.

Wingtips

My Steven Wingtips are here. I LOVE them. I’ve been wearing them on long walks and they are very comfy. These are not available on shopbop anymore, but they still have other versions on sale, like the Melin Pinked Perforated Oxfords which I also like.

I’m wearing them with my Rebecca Taylor dress for a date night.

Ladylike pumps for the fall

After a summer of fierce-looking studded zippered strapped super-high sandals and wedges, I’m in a mood for ladylike pumps again. And they are not just regular ol’ plain pumps. These still got a twist of surprising elements.

PHILOSOPHY DI ALBERTA FERRETTI Suede Ruffle Pumps $395

Elizabeth and James Mason Suede Platform Pumps $395

Pedro Garcia Emelyn Satin Pumps with Swarovski Crystals $495

Sigerson Morrison Zip Choked Suede Pumps $650

Rock & Republic Celina Platform Pumps $295

Pelle Moda Han Platform Pumps $175

Jean-Michel Cazabat Giselle Lug Platform Heels $395

Schutz Choked Pumps $220

Rock & Republic Nikki Platform Pumps with Crystals $325

Inner cheetah

Channel your inner cheetah in this Gleaming Cheetah Dress $29.99. I especially love the slightly puffy sleeve.

theOutnet.com clearance sale

Have you checked out theoutnet.com’s clearance sale yet? From today August 23rd to midnight on Monday August 30th, they’re hosting an amazing Clearance Pop-Up sale with 900+ products at 80-85% off! Snatch up something you’ve been eyeing now!

Halston Peep-toe ankle boots $2,090 $418

Oscar de la Renta Mosaic cutout slingback sandals $975 $195

Marc Jacobs Lace front pumps $750 $150

Chloé Duchesse-silk blazer $2,200 $330

Donna Karan Gathered silk-blend skirt $835 $167

Stella McCartney Patch pocket safari jacket $1,695 $339

Preen Draped silk dress $995 $199

Anna Molinari Embroidered cotton skirt $1,075 $161.25

Superfine Skinny leg blue jeans $275 $55

Valentino Roma A-line cotton dress $1,250 $250

Proenza Schouler Cropped leather jacket $1,795 $359

Michael Kors Cotton-knit cardigan $795 $159

And lots and lots more…

How excited are you?

Looking at these pictures of Leighton and Blake filming scenes of the upcoming season of Gossip Girl is making me so excited about the new season. Don’t you just LOVE Blair’s outfit?! That skirt is gorgeous. And that bag is to die.

Sometimes a tee is all you need

Super comfy and easy outfit today. My guy calls this Siren top MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) inspired tee because the graphics resemble those of his MMA t-shirts from afar. I really like the shape of it. You can’t see it because I tucked it in, but it tapers down at the hips and I can pull it down and wear it as a tunic. And I can also pull it up and let it hang loose. Gotta love a versatile tee.

Antik Batik Anka beaded suede necklace

ANTIK BATIK Anka beaded suede necklace $205. This gorgeous necklace reminds me of a dragonfly’s wing, although a dragonfly’s wing is long and skinny. But the texture and the look is like one. It’s simple yet exquisitely delicate.

PS1

It’s safe to say the PROENZA SCHOULER PS1 Medium leather satchel ($1,595) is a classic now. Such a great-looking bag.

Here’s a look-alike for much less.

Martine Suede Satchel by Pink Studio $185. Also made of genuine suede leather, and with a detachable and adjustable shoulder strap.   It looks pretty good.

Miss Ferriday

I’m loving Miss Ferriday’s flirty lacy sheer tanks and dresses. They are casual enough for day and dressy enough for night.

miss ferriday Hanky Tunic Tank in Black/Nude $149

miss ferriday Sexy Drape Dress in Dune $193

miss ferriday X Back Mini in Black/Nude $158

miss ferriday Lace Shirt Dress in Black $261

miss ferriday Double Sweatshirt in Black $136 $54