by trish on November 17, 2011
Enjoy taking a peek at our featured boutique this week, Jacki Easlick Handbags. Jacki Easlick is the former Design Director for Kenneth Cole Productions and Vera Bradley. She has also designed for Hello Kitty, Hilary Duff, Nike, Victoria’s Secret, as well as many other brands.
Crossbody
You can wear this bag so many ways! Beautiful craftsmanship and created from high end cow hide. Also available in Black.
Tote
Beautiful craftsmanship and created from high end cow hide. Unique design featuring working zippers that open, expanding the purse, giving it an edgy look. Also available in Cognac.
Hobo
Soft, slouchy, and roomy. Also available in Cognac.
Satchel
a must have.
by trish on October 14, 2011
by trish on August 3, 2011
All 5 pieces are part of the slow fashion movement. No mass production here. Don’t you want to know where this Fall’s clothing and accessories are coming from? Take a peek …
1. Tunic Top
2. Ava Ankle Boot
3. Print Scarf
4. Pendant Necklace
5. Vintage Patent Leather Bag
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by trish on June 8, 2010
MiMo Handbag – Sue
“New Old” leather with antiqued silver hardware give this Mi Mo handbag a vintage appeal. The compact design with multiple inner pockets for cell phones, keys and MP3 players make the Sue perfect for everyday wear.
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by trish on December 10, 2009
We become more and more obsessed with Smashing Darling everyday. We have serious case of {heart <3 lust} for this website. LadyLux’s West Coast Editor, Macala Wright spent the week looking through every brand on Smashing Darling to bring her design hits for 2010.
2010 Smashing Designers To Watch
1. {Ao3} Designs - Brown & Oatmeal Handbag – I love the balance and symmetry of this handbag. The pattern reminds me of 1940s Hollywood Glam; being in LA, a little West coast glam is a must!
2. Cynthia Jones Jewelry – The Simply Siren Statement Necklace – This is a beautiful piece! I’m obsessed with “simple” statements and this one take the cake. This necklace goes from elegant and sophisticated to urban bohemian in less than 60 seconds.
3. Mimo – The Mimo Satchel – has been in a few or our sets. I can’t help it, I love it. I own it. It fits my 15″ Mac or my Mac Air perfectly. It’s a must have bag.
4. KRELwear – Cream Bishop Dress – This dress represents fashion forward, edgy Southern California style to a “T”. It’s amazing and could be worn at three different ways. In LA, versatility is a must.
5. Red Doll by TM – The Ingrid Jacket – is gorgeous. It’s not your average piece; at the right event, it’s definitely gonna turn a few heads and get a girl noticed. Perfect for the aspiring actress or models.
6. Status – The Kimono Top - is effortless. It says “I don’t have to try, I just have taste.” The top can be worn your skinny jeans and ballet flats or over a pair of leggings. In the summer, it’s a dress to be worn with Sam Edelman or Frye gladiator sandals. It receives bonus points for coming in three colors.
7. Manic Trout – Marie Louise Zsa Zsa Cocktail Ring - is amazing. It’s bold, it’s big, yet the design and wiring maintain an earthly, organic feel. We love this. We’d pair this with our Status Kimono top.
8. Vaness Quijano Jewelry - The White Brass bracelet - is extremely modern. It’s Rhianna meets your inner Valley dominatrix. With four inch stilettos, watch out! You’ll own the room with this piece. Riding whip entirely optional.
9. Sue Rock – These fabric belts – remind me of my favorite Chanel clutch handle with their design. They’re very unique and I love that the scarves are recycled, making this an eco-friendly accessory line.
About LadyLux:
Once upon a time, there was girl named LUX. She believed in humanity, doing good for the sake of good, and all things beautiful in our world. As she grew older and began to take stock of the world around her, her mission in life became clear: be a Change Agent. The tasks associated with being an “Agent” is to use her mind and voice to help fix what is broken in the world and empower the people in it to do the same. Thus was born The Lady LUX Network.
Founder Elizabeth Wahler
At LadyLUX, our motto is “Good for the Sake of Good.” We believe in doing good and being good, while looking good. We believe in fashion, life, love, philanthropy, eco-luxury and laughter. We empower women to follow their passions, live authentically, and to honestly know and love themselves. Choosing health and your best self, being good to others and good to the environment is simply living the LUX life. In each outfit we put together, we always include organic and “green” items that were created with the idea of sustainability.
See last week’s LadyLux Editor’s Picks here.
by trish on October 21, 2009
Silver Leather Handbag
This lovely little silver handbag is the perfect everyday accessory … what doesn’t go with silver? Large enough to fit your wallet, cell phone, and one or two of your favorite beauty items but small enough to not take over your outfit and get in the way. Shop Brooklyn Royalty’s full clothing and accessory collection here.
About Brooklyn Royalty:
Founded in 2006, Brooklyn Royalty is a Williamsburg-based apparel line inspired by the fiercely independent spirit and highly individual aesthetic of King’s County residents. Created by Bob Bland, a professional menswear designer with experience at Triple Five Soul, Rugby by Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger Banana Republic and Urban Outfitters, the line combines timeless design principles, premium materials and hand-printed graphics for indispensable garments that are meant to look and wear better over time.
Brooklyn Royalty offers men’s and ladie’s fleece, tees, tanks, denim, bags, scarves and leather goods.
Read an interview we did with Bob Bland owner/designer for Brooklyn Royalty.
by trish on August 15, 2008
It’s early morning in late September, and I’m rushing off to get the boys to school and then onto business in Manhattan. After an hour of closet time the night before, I’ve figured out the perfect thing to wear. It’s all Indie fashions for me today. These pieces will intrigue even the über fashionistas of Seventh Avenue. They will, no doubt, be wondering “who are you wearing?”. These days it’s consider “JV” in the fashion world to only embrace the big designer labels. The real challenge is to discover the next “It” designer, and to wear pieces that people haven’t seen all over the streets. The Krelwear dress is enough to make me giddy. It’s light weight enough to last through the afternoon heat. Simply pop on an Anne De Pasquale hat to combat the September morning chill. Luckily, I’ve found a way to look chic and walk comfortably through the streets of Manhattan. I’ve chosen the perfect pair of Ricardo Tovar gladiators. Grab a Mi Mo hobo bag – big enough to carry all the day’s necessities. Top the outfit off with some beautiful jewelry. The Scorpienna’s Beadery earrings will bring out the pink in my cheeks in the most subtle way, while the Mushka Designs necklace will dance across my chest like the leaves of Fall on a breezy day. Lastly, I clasp on a Twist Style bracelet for added feminine detail. GASP! I’ve done it. I have found the middle ground between active mom, and fabulous entrepeneur. Thanks Smashing Darling! Jean Voute Pratt – Style Observer and Gift Girl
Center photo: KRELwear – V-neck waisted dress
Clockwise:
Anne de Pasquale – Kat’s Beret
Scorpienna’s Beadery – Rhodonite Flower Earrings
Mushka Design’s – Mod Petal Necklace – Brass
Twist Style – Freshwater Pearl and Semi Precious Bracelet with Antique Button
Ricardo Tovar – Black Patent Leather Gladiator
Mo Mo Handbags – Cari 903A Brown
Contact me if you would like to try your hand at being the next Editor for the day with our Editor’s Picks. We love to link to other blogs and sites, so it is a great way to get something out there that you want to promote! email me trish(at)smashingdarling(dot)com. Keep checking in…tomorrow we have the weekly Scavenger Hunt. Play along and you could win a fabulous Student Smash Up!
